Hongyuan Tianjun was very satisfied with Gaoxian's reaction. When accepting gifts, one should be frank and generous. Xiantian Qi is very precious, and it is meaningless to pretend to be polite and refuse.
Of course, he also loves his beloved disciple because he loves his wife and his people. After all, they are relatives and friends of his beloved disciple, so he has to look up to them.
Besides, Gao Xian was handsome in white clothes, as bright as the moon and as pure as glass, and he was also very romantic and suave, with a demeanor like a god. Even if Yingying had the talent to be a fairy, she was not as good as Gao Xian in appearance.
He had seen countless masters and strong men in his life, and he only said that those with good looks were the best. Such people made people happy just by looking at them, and they would naturally feel close to them and happy. Those who had prejudices were another matter.
Lord Hongyuan did not show favoritism and praised Zhizhen and Rudian a few more times, and gave each of them three sixth-grade top-grade elixirs: Cao Huandan.
Cao Huan Dan is made by melting the essence of various plants and trees, which can best enhance the vitality of human beings. Moreover, the medicinal properties are mild, and even Yuanying-level cultivators can refine it.
One Grass Rejuvenating Pill is enough to extend the life span of a Spiritual Transformation by 800 years. The enhanced original vitality is equivalent to comprehensively strengthening the foundation of the cultivator, and it has a huge benefit for all aspects of cultivation.
Zhizhen and Rudian were a little surprised. They didn't expect the Heavenly Lord to be so generous. They were not related to each other and had not done anything, so they were not so shameless as to accept such a generous gift.
It’s just a reward from the Heavenly Emperor, so I can’t just refuse it.
The two were hesitating on how to decline when Dao Hong Dao Zun said softly, “Why don’t you thank the Heavenly Monarch?”
With Dao Zun's words, Zhizhen and Rudian could no longer refuse and both bowed to express their gratitude.
Hongyuan Tianjun smiled slightly: "No need to be polite, you are all the pride of the human race, talented, and brave enough to take on important responsibilities. I am very happy that the human race has such outstanding people like you..."
Gaoxian, Zhizhen and Rudian all accepted the teachings obediently.
Dao Hong Dao Zun waited for Hongyuan Tianjun to finish speaking, and then he said, "I have something to discuss with Tianjun, you guys go down and rest first."
Wan Yingying also followed Gao Xian and the others out of the hall. She and Gao Xian hadn't seen each other for a long time and had a lot to talk about.
Zhizhen and Rudian were also very tactful. They found an excuse to leave first, leaving Gao Xian and Wan Yingying behind.
"Brother Daniu was killed by an evil creature when he just moved to the East China Sea. And Xiaobai, when he was trying to achieve the golden elixir, he was possessed by the evil spirit and died...
"Over the past nine hundred years, most of my old friends have passed away. Nothing in this world lasts forever, only the Tao lasts forever..."
"Yes, I am very lucky to have been able to move forward and have today..."
All the people on Longlin Island had run away. Gao Xian took Wan Yingying to the beach for a walk. The two talked about people and things in the past. Through these common topics, they quickly found a sense of familiarity and were able to resonate emotionally.
After all, they are all cultivators who have reached the state of Divine Transformation, so they can be very compatible when it comes to cultivation.
Wan Yingying was also very curious about how Gao Xian had survived all these years and how he had achieved enlightenment and become a god. She knew that Gao Xian had a poor background and that the Qingyun Sect had been destroyed again.
Even though she had a Tianjun as her teacher, it was not easy for her to advance to the level of a spirit. She could not imagine how Gao Xian, who did not even have a sect inheritance, could make it in the strict and orderly Jiuzhou.
Gao Xian briefly recounted his experiences over the past few hundred years. Looking back, he found that there was nothing particularly noteworthy.
The most important step was to enter the Xuanming Sect, obtain the Great Five Elements Divine Light, the Five Emperors Wheel, and the Daluo Transformation Sutra, thus laying the foundation for practice.
Thinking about it carefully, the journey was quite smooth. Of course, the most important thing was that he had the Fengyue Baojian. Without this heaven-defying artifact, it would be difficult for him to form a golden elixir with his qualifications.
Gao Xian said it lightly, but Wan Yingying knew how difficult it was.
From Lianyun Sect to Qingyun Sect, and then to Wanfeng Sect and Xuanming Sect, Gao Xian has changed four sects, and he can thrive wherever he goes. This wisdom alone is amazing.
"Brother, you are so amazing."
Wan Yingying looked deeply at Gao Xian with her bright and azure blue eyes, her eyes filled with sincere admiration and joy, just like the lively and clever fourteen-year-old girl nine hundred years ago.
Gao Xian also thought of the past, and the smile on his face became more gentle.
No matter what, it was a rare fate to meet again after nine hundred years. He and Wan Yingying had both grown up, and it was impossible for them to really go back nine hundred years.
"Brother, there is something I must say."
Wan Yingying was still thinking about how to start the conversation, but now that she had found her way back to being with Gao Xian, she decided to just speak directly.
"You say." Gao Xian roughly guessed what Wan Yingying was going to say, and he also wanted to hear what Wan Yingying thought.
“This Heavenly Alliance Conference is extremely dangerous. The White Kui (Kui) Demon King brought along Yin Feihu, Xuan Ba, and Liu Sanxiang, all of whom are top-level gods of the Heavenly Demon Alliance.
"Yin Feihu is good at teleporting in the void, coming and going without a trace and being extremely secretive. Xuanba is of the Heavenly Dragon bloodline, with infinite Xuanwu divine power and a body as strong as a diamond. He also has the Zhenwu Thunder Blade, which is extremely powerful. The cultivation of these two demons is not inferior to ours.
"The most powerful one is Liu Sanxiang, who has the bloodline of a nine-headed demon dragon. It is said that one of his feet has already stepped into the sixth level, and his cultivation is the best among the fifth level. His three-headed demon dragon true form is said to be indestructible. My teacher once said that Liu Sanxiang's cultivation is far above ours."
Wan Yingying said softly: "Brother, you go into battle and do your best. This kind of upper-level demon race is born with the power of golden elixir and is naturally strong.
"This kind of bloodline talent is a hundred times better than ours. Fortunately, bloodline talent has an upper limit. When we achieve Pure Yang Dao, these monsters will be nothing..."
Gao Xian nodded silently. Taoist Xuanyang had also said these things, but Wan Yingying said them in more detail.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Since the Heavenly Monarch is not going to let you take action, why did he come here this time?"
Talking about the Heavenly Sovereign behind his back is likely to be discovered by the other party. Wan Yingying had no taboos when talking about the demon king Bai Kui. Perhaps she had some secret method to protect herself and was not afraid of being discovered by Bai Kui. Gao Xian did not have such ability. When talking about the Heavenly Sovereign, his tone was also very respectful and polite.
"Bai Kui is here. If the teacher doesn't come, we will be far behind in momentum..." Wan Yingying's words were a little vague, but Gao Xian understood clearly that this Heavenly Lord came here to show his support and to cheer them on, but he could not do anything else.
From this perspective, the generous gift given to them by Hongyuan Tianjun upon meeting them should be a form of compensation...
He felt a little depressed. The situation at the Heavenly Alliance Conference was so bad! He was very confident in himself, but he could not doubt the vision and insight of the Seventh Rank Heavenly Monarch...
Inside the hall, Daohong Daozun was talking with Hongyuan Tianjun about the Heavenly Alliance Conference.
Dao Hong said solemnly: "If Daoyou doesn't send someone to the battlefield, we will really lose this time..."
Hongyuan Tianjun showed a bit of helplessness on his gaunt face: "Brother, the other Taoist friends all think that Jiuzhou cannot be defended, so it doesn't matter if it's a few years earlier or later. There's no need to turn against the Tianyao League for this.
"This way, it will be easier for your Jiuzhou Sect to gain a foothold when it moves to the East China Sea."
He then comforted Dao Hong: "Brother, although Jiuzhou is the center of this world, it is a place of many battles. The four seas and eight wastelands are all eyeing Jiuzhou. The changes in heaven and earth have destroyed the foundation of Jiuzhou's law domain. For us humans, it is more disadvantageous than beneficial to defend this place. Moreover, it is difficult for us to defend it."
"Instead of doing this, it would be better to let go earlier, which would save countless energy and resources, and prevent countless deaths..."
Dao Hong Dao Zun sighed deeply: "I understand. But our foundation is all in Jiuzhou, so we must try our best."
Dao Hong Dao Zun stood up and bowed to Hong Yuan Tian Jun: "I am very grateful that Daoyou can come to help this time."
Hongyuan Tianjun stood up and returned the greeting: "Brother, you are too kind. I am ashamed that I can't help you this time. I just hope you don't mind."
"This is not your fault. It's just that the demons are bullying us too much. We humans are weak, what can we do?"
Dao Hong Dao Zun shook his head. The several Heavenly Monarchs of Daluo Sect were unwilling to come forward and only told him to move the sect. Hongyuan had done his utmost to come. How could he be angry with Hongyuan?
Please...collect 6...9...books...!
All I can say is that everyone has his own stance. In the eyes of all the Heavenly Lords, Jiuzhou has become a battlefield of numerous battles and has no value, so just give it up.
The Daluo Sect has taken root in Jiuzhou for tens of thousands of years, and it can be said that its roots are all in Jiuzhou. It is easy to say that it will move to the East China Sea, but whether the sect can survive after this move is still unclear.
Besides, as the master of the Nine Continents, the Daluo Sect enjoys the offerings of the people of the Nine Continents. But when faced with danger, they just run away. This is not good for the people of the Nine Continents...
Gao Xian and Wan Yingying walked on the beach until the sun set over the sea and dusk deepened, then they returned to their respective homes.
Although most of the buildings on Dragon Scale Island have been moved away, the remaining rooms are enough for each person to have a courtyard. After all, they are all powerful gods, and they can't really live in the same courtyard, which is too cramped.
Gao Xian's courtyard is also equipped with a magic array, and it is of a very high level. This is also to prevent accidents. After all, the demon race is notoriously shameless and can do anything.
Several courtyards were connected to form a powerful magic circle, and even the Pure Yang Demon Lord could not get in silently. Gao Xian was also very cautious about security. He had checked the magic circle long ago and even set up a small magic circle in his room.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Gao Xian found that the door was open and the Qingmu Yuntian flag he had set up was broken. He was shocked and puzzled. With the Heavenly Sovereign in charge, how dare the demons come here? "Gao Xian, it's me." Dao Hong Daozun's deep voice came from the room.
Gao Xian was startled. What was this person doing in his room? He hurried into the room and saw Dao Hong Dao Zun, wearing a golden crown and purple robe, sitting in the guest seat in the main hall. The old Taoist's eyes in the dark room were even deeper, which made Gao Xian's heart tremble.
"Junior greets the Taoist Master." Gao Xian suppressed his doubts and bowed his head to greet him.
"You come uninvited, so you're an unwelcome guest. You don't have to be polite, take a seat." Dao Hong Dao Zun put down the book in his hand and greeted him softly.
Gao Xian took a quick look and saw that the book in the old Taoist's hand was exactly the "Great Joy of the Intercourse of Yin and Yang in Heaven and Earth" that he had given him. He was even more frightened. What did this Taoist master mean?
He came here so late at night, holding his book. Was he going to give him a lesson or something?
Dao Hong Dao Zun smiled slightly: "Gao Xian, the way of dual cultivation of yin and yang described in your book is simple but direct, and it has explained the profoundness of the ultimate way of yin and yang. It is indeed extraordinary, no wonder it has become popular in the nine continents..."
"Haha, I come from a lower class background, and I just want to find a way for low-level practitioners to practice..." Gao Xian explained with an apologetic smile.
"Do you know that this book sells hundreds of billions of copies a year?" Dao Hong Dao Zun asked.
"Yes, it's about this number." Gao Xian hadn't calculated it in detail. This kind of ordinary book is very easy to be damaged, and Wanbaolou and Jubaolou are promoting it vigorously, so the sales volume is very terrifying.
If he could collect royalties, he would make a fortune.
"This book will require dozens of kilograms of plant pulp to make paper. Hundreds of billions of pieces of paper will require hundreds of millions of mortals to work hard for a whole year..."
Dao Hong Dao Zun said faintly: "You come from the lower class, so you must understand the truth."
Gao Xian responded solemnly. He certainly knew how difficult it was. Without a large number of mortals and low-level cultivators, he would not be able to do this no matter how high his cultivation was.
"You see, this is the relationship between us and the lower class. Mortals and lower class monks are like the roots of a big tree, hidden deep in the soil. We are the fruits on the big tree of the human race.
"Many high-level practitioners think that they have achieved what they have today by going against the will of heaven with their own strength. However, they do not know that they have benefited from the vast human civilization since the moment they were born. Without a stable human organization, there would be no descendants. Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and the practice of various magic arts all come from human civilization.
"Some cultivators have become so powerful that they no longer need to borrow the power of their own tribe, and no longer take their own tribe seriously. This is normal. Whether it's humans or demons, they are all selfish individuals.
"The human race lives together for better survival. With this understanding, we can clarify the relationship between ourselves and the tribe. Helping the tribe is also for the betterment of ourselves. An absolutely selfish person is of no help to the tribe, so what do others want him to do?"
Dao Hong Dao Zun smiled coldly: "Those seventh and eighth level people think they are above others. Let's not talk about them for now."
He turned and said seriously: "You are extremely smart, so you naturally know the pros and cons. I don't need to explain this. If we lose this Heavenly Alliance Conference, it won't be a big deal for you or me. Only hundreds of millions of mortals and low-level monks will die."
Dao Hong Dao Zun was silent for a while before he continued: "Some things have to be done by someone, and some responsibilities have to be taken by someone. I don't need you to risk your life, I just hope you can do your best for the people of Jiuzhou."
Daohong Daozun stood up and bowed to Gaoxian in a very formal manner.
Gao Xian wanted to evade, but was locked by the invisible magical power and could only stand there and accept Daohong's salute.
"This gift is for the sake of the people of Jiuzhou. You can't afford it."
Dao Hong Dao Zun nodded slightly: "You don't have to think too much, what I did was just to make you feel at ease, not to force you to do anything..."
When Dao Hong Dao Zun disappeared, Gao Xian sighed softly, but he didn't know why he sighed...
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