Just as Hu Le was walking past the foot of Taiqing Peak, a person came down from the mountain, and the two came face to face.

The visitor was none other than Xuan Du Daoist, the direct disciple of the Supreme Pure Immortal.

"Fellow Daoist! It's been a long time!"

"haven't seen you for a long time!"

The two greeted each other with smiles, without exchanging many pleasantries. Xuandu then took out a gourd from his robes and placed it in Hu Le's hand.

"Fellow Daoist, what's going on?" Hu Le looked at Xuan Du with a puzzled expression.

Xuandu laughed and said, "This is a gourd of Nine-Turn Great Rejuvenation Pills. My master specially instructed me to give it to you, fellow Daoist. I hope you will not refuse."

Hu Le was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. He had no dealings with Taiqing Zhenren, so why would the latter give him a golden pill?

You should know that this Taiqing Zhenren is the patriarch of alchemy in the primordial world, and most of the various elixir formulas circulating in the world were researched by him.

As for the Nine-Turn Great Rejuvenation Pill, it is even more extraordinary.

Not only can it increase the spiritual power of cultivators, but ordinary people can also ascend to immortality in broad daylight and become immortals instantly after taking one pill.

It should be known that nine is the ultimate number, and once the quality of the Golden Elixir reaches the ninth revolution, it has reached its limit and cannot be improved in the slightest.

The conditions for refining the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir are extremely demanding.

Besides suitable medicinal materials and refined refining techniques, the most important factors for truly refining the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir are timing and luck.

If Heaven does not allow this batch of pills to be born, no matter how great your abilities are, in the end you will only get a batch of pill ash...

Even the Taoist Taiqing hasn't been able to refine much over the years.

Therefore, the Nine-Turn Great Rejuvenation Pill refined by the Taoist Taiqing was basically not circulated in the prehistoric world.

The fact that Hu Le was given a gourd today must mean he had a specific purpose in mind. Hu Le wouldn't dare accept it so easily without asking him clearly.

Unexpectedly, Daoist Xuandu simply smiled and said, "Since it was given to you by my master, you may accept it. As for why, you will understand soon enough."

Before he finished speaking, Daoist Xuandu suddenly transformed into a wisp of breeze and drifted away up the mountain...

"Fellow Daoist! Please wait..."

Seeing that Xuandu had only left behind this vague statement before departing, Hu Le hurriedly got up and chased after him.

Just as he reached the mountainside, a figure turned around from behind a ravine not far away, and a middle-aged Taoist priest emerged, blocking his path.

Hu Le stopped in his tracks and looked up. The Taoist priest had a refined appearance and a calm expression. He was wearing a plain white Taoist robe and had a sword on his back.

The Taoist priest spotted Hu Le and a flash of hatred crossed his eyes.

"It's you, kid!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Le glanced at the Taoist priest and suddenly chuckled, "So it's Senior Dongwanggong! It's been a long time!"

"Senior is quite lucky to have been given a second chance at life. It must be said, the Supreme Master Taiqing is truly powerful!"

"You... Hmph! I am no longer the Duke of the East, but the Taoist of the East. You must remember that." The Taoist of the East said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Hu Le brushed his bamboo cane around his body and said with a smile, "Alright, whether you are Senior Dongwanggong or Fellow Daoist Donghua, I don't care. Anyway, our karma has already been formed."

Although Mr. Hu doesn't care about this cause and effect, he imagines that fellow Daoist has always kept it in mind.

If that's truly the case, then whatever you wish to do to resolve this karmic debt in the future, I, Hu, will accept it and await your decision.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Donghua became even more furious.

Hu Le's words clearly showed that he didn't take him seriously at all.

New and old grudges surged into his heart, and he could no longer restrain himself, so he immediately let out a fierce shout.

"Youngster! Today I will settle the score with you for our past deeds. If you have the guts, come with me!"

After saying that, the sword on his back emitted a soft hum, and he leaped into the air, instantly transforming into a streak of sword light that shot out of Kunlun Mountain.

"Ha! What are you afraid of!"

Hu Le shook his head dismissively, then took a step forward, his figure already in the air, constantly shuttling through the clouds, chasing after Donghua Daoist.

If we're talking about the former Eastern King Duke, he certainly wouldn't be a match for him. However, he is no longer the great supernatural being who suppressed the East Sea for over ten eons.

Now that he has become the Taoist of Donghua, merely inheriting some of the legacy of the Eastern King Duke, what does Hu Le have to fear...?

Taiqing Peak.

Eight Views Palace, in front of the Taiqing Hall.

A tall, naturally formed jujube tree stands there, its branches twisted like dragons, its crown like an umbrella, its entire body lush and verdant.

at this time.

Xuan Du Daoist was standing in front of the tree, watching Dong Hua Daoist's sword light disappear into the distance.

Suddenly, an old voice came from inside the jujube tree: "Young master! Is it really a good idea to let him go like this? In my opinion, he's probably no match for that person!"

Taoist Xuandu patted the jujube tree and replied with a smile, "Senior, do not worry."

He glanced into the Taiqing Hall and said, "Since the teacher didn't stop it, Donghua shouldn't be in any danger even if he's no match for him."

This jujube tree is one of the primordial spiritual roots that, in accordance with the fortune of the Three Pure Ones, transformed from one into three.

These trees have been planted in front of the Taiqing Hall for many years, their age unknown.

Xuandu Daoist only remembered that this spiritual root had already grown this thick and strong before he became a disciple of Taiqing Sect.

Moreover, the Taiqing Daoists have always addressed Linggen as a fellow Daoist.

Taoist Xuandu certainly wouldn't dare to be disrespectful to Him...

After hearing Xuandu Daoist's explanation, He felt relieved and said, "What you say makes sense, boy. Since Brother Taiqing hasn't spoken, what do I, this old man, have to worry about?"

Xuandu said no more and looked up, casting his gaze towards the outside of Kunlun Mountain.

Actually, he was a little confused at first.

The teacher knew perfectly well that Donghua Daoist was still a novice and no match for Hu Le. When Donghua went to seek revenge, the teacher did not stop him at all.

However, he seems to have figured some things out now.

Over the years, Donghua Daoren's path of cultivation has not been smooth, all because of the hatred in his heart.

At some point, his Daoist heart was tainted by the ever-growing hatred.

If this hatred continues to accumulate and cannot be expressed, it will one day become a demon within his heart.

In the future, let alone continuing cultivation, just being able to maintain a clear mind and avoid falling into calamity would be the greatest fortune.

At this moment, if he could take advantage of the fact that the demonic path is not flourishing and that the hatred he has accumulated in his heart has not yet turned into a demon, it would not necessarily be a bad thing for his future.

...

Inside the Taiqing Hall, the Taoist Taiqing sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed, seemingly in a state between sleep and wakefulness.

Regardless of the conversation between Taoist Xuandu and that immortal jujube tree.

It was Donghua Daoren who provoked Hu Le, and the two of them left Kunlun Mountain.

He seemed completely unaware...