"I feel ashamed that I have failed the trust of the sect and the expectations of everyone."
Zhizhen bowed deeply to Daohong Daozun, she knew that Daozun had high hopes for her. But Gaoxian's swordsmanship was superb and she was clearly defeated, so she had nothing to say.
Dao Hong Dao Zun said softly: "Winning and losing are common. In this battle, you have seen the heroes of the Nine Continents verify what they have learned and sharpen their cultivation. This is enough."
"Yes." Zhizhen felt ashamed, but there was no need to say too much. She bowed to the other Taoist masters before leaving.
The Dao Masters did not look at Zhizhen, they looked at Dao Master Xuanyang. Dao Master Xuanyang's mouth curled up slightly, showing his undisguised pride and joy, which made Dao Master Beiming and the others feel a little uncomfortable.
Losing is losing, but Xuan Yang's winner look is really ugly.
Dao Hong Dao Zun smiled and said, "Congratulations, Daoist friend, you won the bet."
He turned and asked, "What did we agree to do earlier?"
The Sanhua Pill is extremely precious. Xuanyang is a bit lazy and dissolute. Dao Hong Dao Zun needs to ask for clarification before the old guy cheats.
Daoist Xuan Yang nodded: "Naturally follow the agreement."
"Okay." Dao Hong Dao Zun also felt that this would be better for Gao Xian. Such a genius might be able to achieve the Pure Yang Dao in the future.
He didn't mind having more Chunyang Daoists. Jiuzhou was vast, and one more Chunyang wouldn't change the world. Not to mention the changes in the world, the more powerful people the better.
If Gao Xian came out on top, that wouldn't be a bad thing. At the Nascent Soul stage, Gao Xian's character was already set. No matter how powerful his cultivation became, it was unlikely that he would change his mind.
Even if he has some deep thoughts, he is still a human. This period is enough. Besides, he is doing a favor by helping.
Daohong did not take this seriously. It was easy for Gao Xian to attain enlightenment and become a god, but if he wanted to attain enlightenment as a pure yang, he was still very far away.
In this situation, anything could happen. In short, these were too far away to even consider.
Wuji Sword Master glanced at Xuanyang Taoist Master. She didn't say anything, but used her eyes to remind Xuanyang that everything should be done according to the prior agreement.
Taoist Xuanyang nodded slightly. This was a great thing for Gao Xian, so he would naturally not break his promise.
Bei Ming Dao Zun said coldly: "You are really lucky. I don't know where you picked up this natural sword."
As he spoke, he had already given the jade box to Xuan Yang. This was a prior bet, and although he felt a little distressed, he was not going to cheat.
He just felt a little uncomfortable with the loss, so he said casually: "This person is very talented and famous in Jiuzhou, which is not a good thing for him."
Taoist Xuan Yang chuckled and said, "I will take care of it myself. Don't bother me, Taoist friend."
He casually bowed and said, "Thank you for your generous gift, fellow Taoist."
Tianzhu Daozun, Wanbao Daozun, and Huikong Daozun also put out their bets. The three Daozun didn't like to talk too much. Xuanyang won, so he deserved to be proud.
Several Dao Masters had to admit that they had misjudged Gao Xian, which led to their loss to Xuan Yang. There was nothing much to say about this.
As for what would happen to Gao Xian in the future, the Dao Masters did not think too much about it. They did appreciate Gao Xian's talent, but that was all. After all, he was not their disciple, so there was no need to care too much about him.
If Gao Xian wants to reach the level of Chunyang, it will take at least three to five thousand years.
The world has changed dramatically, and it is not easy for Gao Xian to grow up. Even if Gao Xian can prove his Dao to Chunyang, a Chunyang who has just passed the tribulation, he is still far behind them.
Generally speaking, the Pure Yang of the human race would never fight among themselves. Unless Gao Xian himself committed suicide, then no matter what went wrong, they would still have time to deal with Gao Xian.
All in all, there is no need to take Gao Xian seriously for the time being.
The cultivators of various sects in the hall could not see the communication between the Dao Masters, and most of their eyes were on Zhizhen. It must be said that this woman had an excellent demeanor and grace.
She did not pretend to be sad, nor did she act reserved and arrogant. Instead, she was calm, composed, open-minded and generous. She admitted that her cultivation was not up to par and she had failed to live up to everyone's expectations, showing the breadth of mind and character that a true cultivator should have.
Yue Kunlun, Ye Tianxiu and others had some ideas about Zhizhen, but now they were completely honest. Such a peerless talent was not something they could control.
Zhicheng greeted Zhizhen with tears in her eyes. She thought her senior brother would win, but he was defeated by Gao Xian. Although Gao Xian was her friend, he was naturally not as important as her senior brother Zhizhen in her heart.
Seeing Zhizhen coming back, Zhicheng felt sorry for his senior brother. Before Zhizhen could do anything, she couldn't help crying . Zhizhen knew Zhicheng's character, and he cried from the heart without a trace of pretense. Although the tears of the 300-year-old Yuanying were a little funny, his feelings were very real.
She gently wiped Zhicheng's tears: "You are not as skilled as others, so it's normal to lose. Don't cry, others will laugh at you..."
Zhicheng snorted: "Who cares about them?" That's just her personality. She doesn't really care what others think.
She thought for a moment and said, "Gao Xian is such a bad guy. I won't be friends with him anymore!"
Zhizhen laughed: "Fellow Daoist Gao is a great man. We have different levels of skill in our discussions, but we cannot let this ruin our friendship..."
The other Yuanying of the same generation in Daluo Sect watched from the sidelines, not knowing what to say. Seeing Zhizhen being so open-minded, they admired her magnanimity.
At this moment, only the cultivators from Daluo Sect would keep their attention on Zhizhen, while the other cultivators all cast their eyes on Gaoxian on the water mirror.
Since ancient times, people have been accustomed to respecting winners.
At the Jiuzhou Dharma Assembly, Gao Xian defeated powerful enemies all the way, and finally won by beheading the strongest Zhizhen with a sword. This first place is absolutely deserved! Gao Xian did not leave the Baxuan Palace because he still had a storage talisman to take.
He just used Tai Chi clone to die in place of the opponent's sword formation, and only then did he find the opportunity to kill Zhizhen. Zhizhen reacted quickly, but he was still a level behind in swordsmanship.
Zhizhen continued to use powerful secret magic skills, and his spiritual consciousness and magic power were almost exhausted. He used a move of Qingfeng Brushing Clouds to break through the opponent's defense and ended the battle.
After such a great battle, with so many Dao masters watching outside, Gao Xian felt a lot of pressure and almost tried his best. He was not tired physically, but he was really tired mentally.
If the reward wasn't so tempting, if he didn't need great fame, he wouldn't be so aggressive and high-profile.
Having said that, beating the Nine Continents genius in front of all the Dao Masters and winning first place is also a huge honor! I can brag about it for the rest of my life...
Gao Xian took the storage talisman left by Zhizhen, and took the storage talisman from the niche to see if there was anything missing before activating the teleportation talisman.
Amidst the shining light, Gao Xian appeared in front of the hall.
This time, all the cultivators of the Daluo Sect looked at Gao Xian, the First True Lord of the Jiuzhou Dharma Assembly, including the nine Dao Masters, who were all examining Gao Xian.
Please...collect 6...9...books...!
The Dao Masters who lost the bet naturally did not use their aura to intimidate Gao Xian. They were just a little curious about what kind of ability this low-level cultivator had to have to get to this point. Gao Xian and Zhi Zhen’s battle just now should not have been done with all their strength. This young cultivator still had some secrets.
Being scrutinized and looked at by several Dao Zuns, Gao Xian felt as if he had been stripped naked, with every hair of his being seen clearly by the Dao Zuns.
He suppressed his uneasiness and put on a calm and carefree look to salute Xuan Yang and other Taoist masters. He knew very well that being looked at by these people would not cause him any harm, and the dignified Pure Yang Taoist Master would not do anything to him.
Daoist Xuan Yang smiled at Gao Xian, saying that Gao Xian's victory this time had made him a lot of money. Looking at this cultivator who had just joined the sect, he found him pleasing to the eye.
Although the other Taoist masters had their own ideas, no one would say much to Gao Xian.
Dao Hong Dao Zun, as the host of the Dharma Assembly, had to make a few comments.
He nodded gently to Gao Xian and said, "This Jiuzhou Dharma Assembly has brought together many talented people, each with their own unique abilities. This is a rare grand event in the past ten thousand years.
"Your five elements are a combination of inner and outer, which can be called pure. You use the power of the five elements to transform all things into swords, which can be called even more brilliant. Therefore, you can sweep away all the heroes and take the lead. You deserve the title of Dousheng Zhenjun."
"All of you fellow Taoists are extremely talented. It is only by luck that I can rely on the power of my sword." Gao Xian bowed his head deeply, his attitude very humble.
Dao Hong Dao Zun said sternly: "You don't have to be modest. I just hope that you and all the geniuses can understand the right way, take on the responsibility of the human cultivators, remember your roots, and live up to the expectations of all living beings..."
"I will follow the teachings of the Taoist Master and never forget them." Gao Xian knew that he had to express his stance at this time. In front of so many Taoist Masters and cultivators from Jiuzhou, he had to put on an act.
Daohong Daozun smiled with approval and waved his hand to signal Gao Xian that he could leave.
Gao Xian bowed again, and he felt relieved. Listening to the leader's instructions is not an easy job.
He turned around and bowed to the practitioners from various sects. Facing this group of practitioners, he felt much more relaxed.
A wonderful battle needs these audiences to be interesting.
Many cultivators did not know Gao Xian's thoughts. Just now, Gao Xian was humble and sincere in front of Dao Hong Dao Zun, and he was calm and composed, and responded correctly. He was really elegant and extraordinary.
He was also personally praised by Dao Hong Dao Zun, confirming his title of Dou Sheng Zhen Jun. What an honor it is to be personally awarded the title by Dao Hong Dao Zun!
Many cultivators could not help but feel envious and jealous. When they looked at Gao Xian again, they felt that this guy was radiant and they even dared not look directly at him.
Gao Xian's eyes swept across the crowd and paused for a moment on Xiao Jinse. Xiao Jinse bowed her head slightly to indicate that Gao Xian's eyes were too bright and dazzling.
Xiao Jinse practiced the "Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Sutra", but she followed the path of pure Yin cultivation. She was defeated by Gao Xian, and she admired and respected Gao Xian very much. Seeing the radiant Gao Xian, she was even happier for some reason.
But she didn't dare to look Gao Xian in the eye, for fear that Gao Xian would see the emotions surging in her heart...
Ru Dian, however, stared at Gao Xian, her bright eyes full of excitement. She mainly wanted to find Gao Xian to test his inner and outer unity, and she was full of fighting spirit and couldn't help being excited.
She thought to herself, "Fellow Daoist Gao is a straightforward and easy-going person. I don't think he will refuse to spar with me!"
Zhicheng was a little angry with Gaoxian at first, but when she saw Gaoxian smiling brightly at her, she couldn't help but smile back. Then she felt a little sorry for her senior brother, and quickly showed an apologetic expression to Zhizhen.
Zhizhen didn't look at Zhicheng at this moment. She looked at Gaoxian silently with complicated eyes.
Tai Ning's cheeks were flushed with excitement, and she looked at Gao Xian with extremely fiery eyes. She wished she could run to Gao Xian right now and announce to all the cultivators that this was her man...
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