The craftsmanship of a sage is extraordinary. The island's inhabitants were unwilling to miss such a golden opportunity and stopped to watch. They saw Xuan Tian infuse his merit into the Reincarnation Brush, which then flew into the air and stopped in front of him. Xuan Tian's hands moved up and down rapidly, perhaps intentionally slowing down his movements to allow everyone to observe, yet still incredibly fast. He continuously infused the Reincarnation Brush with incantations. After nine hundred and ninety-nine incantations, the Reincarnation Brush emitted a dazzling light. After a while, it finally revealed itself. At this time, the Reincarnation Brush did not change much in appearance, but its internal functions had greatly increased. With the help of the great merit of creating characters, seven more restrictions were added to its internal structure, transforming it into a postnatal merit treasure with thirty-seven layers of restrictions.
After Xuan Tian finished refining the magic weapon, everyone gained some insights and bowed to him. The methods of a sage in refining weapons are rarely seen. After witnessing the sage's methods, the weapon-refining skills of the people from Penglai Island were also improved.
Xuan Tian handed the magic weapon to Cang Jie, saying, "This time, with the help of the merit of creating characters, this Spring and Autumn Reincarnation Brush has been upgraded to a supreme treasure of acquired merit, making its function even more powerful. You can explore it on your own."
Cangjie bowed deeply in gratitude.
Some time later, one day, Xuan Tian was giving extra lessons to his three disciples when Zhu Ling announced that the Heavenly Court had sent someone to request an audience. Xuan Tian then asked him to invite them in.
The heavenly messenger was an old man with silver hair and a white beard. He looked somewhat like Laozi, but he didn't have Laozi's non-action temperament.
The old man entered the Capital Heaven Palace, bowed deeply to Xuan Tian, and said, "The Heavenly Messenger, Venus, greets the Sage Pangu Xuan Tian, and wishes the Sage a long and prosperous life."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Tian became quite curious. This Taibai Jinxing was a famous person, very well-known in his previous life. After a closer look, he indeed saw a wise and venerable old man, much more handsome than the one he had seen on television in his previous life. However, his observation left Taibai Jinxing feeling rather inadequate.
Venus had come to invite Xuan Tian to the Heavenly Court for the Peach Banquet. He had never met Xuan Tian before; when the Heavenly Court was first established, Xuan Tian was not yet an immortal. Later, after ascending to the Heavenly Realm, he was appreciated by Haotian and became Haotian's confidant. Haotian had repeatedly warned him before he left that he must not offend the Sage Xuan Tian, so he arrived with utmost respect, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. At this moment, he was wondering, "I haven't offended the Sage Xuan Tian in any way, so why is the Sage Xuan Tian ignoring me?"
Seeing Xuan Tian standing there in a daze, Hui Xin wondered what was wrong with the teacher. She coughed lightly to get Xuan Tian's attention.
Xuan Tian was observing Taibai Jinxing. Because of the fame of Journey to the West, Taibai Jinxing was a celebrity in later generations, appearing in many movies and TV series. Although he was now a saint and had seen everything, he was still interested in the memories of his past life and was curious about these people. So when he heard that it was Taibai Jinxing, he became curious and forgot about everything else.
Hearing Huixin cough, he realized he had lost his composure. Fortunately, the sage was thick-skinned and did not show his emotions, so he did not appear embarrassed.
Then Xuan Tian said, "Rise. May I ask what brings this celestial being to my humble abode?"
Upon hearing this, Venus quickly replied, "Three days from now, the Queen Mother of the West will host a grand banquet, opening her treasure pavilion to hold the 'Peach Banquet' in the Jade Pool, inviting immortals of immense merit from the primordial world to attend. I have come here on the orders of the Jade Emperor to invite you, and I humbly request your presence."
Xuan Tian was taken aback. The Peach Banquet, indeed, he had to go. It was a famous banquet from his past life. Now that he was a saint, he should go and see it. "The Heavenly Court's grand gathering, this humble Daoist will certainly arrive on time."
Venus bowed again and said, "In addition to inviting the Sage, the Jade Emperor has also invited the Sage's disciples."
He paused, then turned to Huixin and said, "Emperor Fuxi has enlightened all people and has performed immeasurable merits. Lady Huixin has guided them and has performed great merits for the prehistoric human race. The Jade Emperor has decreed that she be given the honorific title 'Holy Lady of Supreme Merit and Virtue, Lady Huixin,' and we humbly request that Lady Huixin grace us with her presence."
Huixin was quite pleased to hear this. Although the title itself wasn't anything special, it would still be a way to gain recognition. However, she needed her master's approval first. She turned to look at Xuantian and saw him nod. Overjoyed, she immediately agreed.
When Taibai Jinxing saw that Huixin had agreed, he was also happy. This time, he had received a strict order from Haotian to win over the Sage Xuantian. The Heavenly Court was weak, and most of its power was controlled by a few great sects of saints. Haotian was not one to maintain the status quo, so it would not be easy for him to survive and develop among these saints. Apart from Xuantian and Nuwa, all the saints had their own great sects. Although Nuwa did not have a sect, she was still thinking about the demon race. Only the Sage Xuantian had not established a great sect and had no other power except for Penglai Island. Therefore, Xuantian was one of the people Haotian wanted to win over.
Venus then turned to the True Way and said, "Earthly Sovereign Shennong has also performed immeasurable merits in educating the human race. Immortal Master Liaozhen, as the teacher of Earthly Sovereign Shennong, has also performed great merits. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon him the eight-character honorific title 'Sage of Supreme Merit and Virtue, Immortal Master Liaozhen of Morality.' I also request the Immortal Master's honor."
Liao Zhen was also happy and readily agreed.
Venus then said to Cangjie, "Brother Cangjie, your creation of characters and the transmission of writing have benefited the education of all people, leaving a good name for generations to come. Your merits are immeasurable, and you are also among those invited to join us. Furthermore, I bestow upon you an eight-character honorific title: 'True Lord of the Wondrous Meaning of Transmitting the Dharma and Morality!'"
Seeing that the three disciples of Xuantian Sect had all agreed, Taibai Jinxing was naturally very happy, as he had successfully completed this mission.
Venus bowed to Xuan Tian and said, "I have to go to other places, so I won't disturb you any longer. I'll take my leave." After saying that, he slowly left the hall under the guidance of Zhu Ling.
After Venus left, Xuantian said, "You are fortunate this time. Those peaches were bestowed by the Dao Ancestor upon the Jade Pool of Heaven to suppress the Heavenly Court's fortune; they are one of the six innate spiritual roots."
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