The boat slowly sailed to the front of the rooftop. The clouds surrounding it dispersed, and rays of light shot out from the middle, spreading out a seven-colored rainbow. After a short while, a canopy was propped up, covered by a curtain. Inside the canopy, the silhouette of a woman could be vaguely seen. Outside the canopy, there were many illusory, small and exquisite figures of heavenly maidens, only the size of a palm, circling around her.
At this moment, a voluptuous woman walked out from her side. She bowed to everyone on the rooftop and said, "Greetings to Sect Master Xuan Hong and all of you. Due to Celestial Maiden Han's cultivation, she can only stay in Pauline's Seven Clouds Umbrella for the time being. She can't come out to see you, please forgive her."
The Sect Masters of Mount Luo Monastery didn't mind that Celestial Maiden Han couldn't come down. This was understandable. After a Celestial Maiden cultivated, she needed to keep her body pure and untainted. When she succeeded, she could completely discard her body and no longer have such a hindrance.
Master Xuan Hong didn't mention this. The bearded Daoist bowed and said, "Greetings, Daoist He. Now that the Heavenly Lords have not arrived yet, why don't you come down and have some tea first?"
The woman surnamed He didn't respond. Her eyes turned and said, "I've long heard that Mount Luo is the direct descendant of Grandmaster Tai Ming. He once bestowed a divine item for future generations to cultivate. However, Celestial Maiden Han has never seen it before and is very curious. Since our two sects are getting married, why don't we take it out and have a look before the Heavenly Lords arrive?"
The bearded Daoist frowned. This Mystic Stone was passed down by Grandmaster Tai Ming, so how could it be taken out for others to admire? It would soon be given out, but it would also belong to Xian Yin and Celestial Maiden Han. It wasn't something that belonged to one family. However, on second thought, Celestial Maiden Han wouldn't be so superficial as to suggest this. There must be a deeper meaning behind it.
He looked back at Master Xuan Hong and the latter nodded at him. He understood and turned around, saying, "Enlightened Master Wan, Celestial Maiden Han is already one of us. There's no harm in taking a look. I'll have to trouble you to take out the Mystic Stone left behind by Grandmaster Tai Ming."
Enlightened Master Wan felt a little uncomfortable, but the Sect Master didn't object. He could also see that there might be a hidden meaning behind this. Hence, he bowed to the stage and said, "I'll be back soon."
He stepped out of the rooftop and headed towards the cave where the Dark Stones were stored. Not long after, he arrived at the boundary of the earth. He passed through layers of restrictions and entered the cave. Seeing that the divine object was floating there peacefully, for some reason, he felt at ease. He bowed on the spot and went forward to pluck it down. However, he did not touch it with his dharmakaya. Instead, he supported it with his dharma power. Then, he carefully placed it into a glazed jade box, covered it with his sleeves, and picked it up.
After successfully reaching the outside world, he flew into the sky again and returned to the rooftop. He bowed to Master Xuan Hong and took out the jade box containing the profound stones. "The item left behind by the patriarch is here."
The bearded Daoist received it and after asking for instructions from Master Xuan Hong, he turned to the people above and said, "Before the ancestral master's gift is delivered, it must not leave Mount Luo. Goddess Han, please come down and take a look."
He Xianyin said, "Senior Martial Brother Gong, why don't I deliver it? I'll definitely get it back in a while."
Daoist Gong smiled and handed the jade box to him. "This divine object will soon belong to the two of you. This should be done by junior martial brother."
He Xianyin received it and said solemnly, "Even so, before the ceremony is completed, I won't let it leave my hands."
Daoist Gong's expression also turned serious. "Junior martial brother is right."
He Xianyin bowed and stepped into the void, heading towards the flying ship in the sky.
Han Xiaoruo had cultivated the Dahuan Wu Wang Heavenly Maiden Body. If she were to cultivate the technique with someone else, she would be able to improve her cultivation and even break through without any hindrance. If he became her Dao companion, it would not be impossible for him to completely ascend to that step.
However, Chi Wang Tian would not do it for nothing. Therefore, they had to return the favor with a generous gift. Especially when Chi Wang Tian Lord Han Su requested for the divine object left behind by the Great Underworld Patriarch. After some consideration, Master Xuan Hong agreed to the request. This was because the object was shared between two people. If there were any benefits, it would be shared between the two of them. In other words, Chi Wang Tian did not get much of an advantage.
He Xianyin quickly arrived before the flying ship. He was a man of etiquette and did not step onto the ship. Instead, he stood outside and held the jade box in his hand. "Goddess Han, the divine object left behind by the Great Underworld Patriarch is here. Please take a look."
He opened the jade box and revealed the profound stone that was floating in the air. He could sense that a pair of eyes were staring at him from behind the curtain. After a while, a clear and melodious voice came from the canopy. "Senior Brother, can you allow me to take a closer look?"
He Xianyin shook his head and said firmly, "Please forgive me, Goddess Han. This was passed down by the ancestral master. Before the ownership is decided, it is still the sect's property. I cannot make the decision."
Goddess Han's voice sounded again. "What is so special about this mystical stone? Has senior martial brother comprehended it before?"
He Xianyin said seriously, "I have never used the mystical stone since I started cultivating. Moreover, the ancestral master left behind a rumor that only the fated person can take it, so I have never touched it."
Goddess Han said, "Senior martial brother He, do you think you and I are the fated person?
He Xianyin smiled and revealed a hint of confidence. "Apart from you and me, who else in this world can be the fated person?"
He had this confidence. In the all-heavens, he had never heard of anyone in the same generation who could compare to him. Even further out, it wasn't that there weren't any geniuses that could shock the world. However, compared to them, most of the spiritual vigor and external medicines were inferior. Their techniques weren't necessarily brilliant either. This was an unfair competition. How could there be anyone who could surpass him?
Goddess Han asked again, "Does this count as a violation of the ancestral master's rules?"
He Xianyin faintly smiled and said: "The ancestor set the rule, if no one is fated to take it within a million years, then it will belong to the Luo Mountain Sect. There is still a thousand years left, to you and me, it is but a snap of the fingers, there is not much difference between having it or not having it."
After a while, Goddess Han's voice sounded again, "Senior martial brother He, have you asked if this divine object is willing?"
He Xianyin could tell that she wasn't joking. He pondered for a moment and said, "Goddess Han wants me to ask about this divine object?"
Goddess Han said, "Rumor has it that divine objects have spirits. Since it was passed down by the Great Underworld Ancestral Master and is waiting here for the fated person, perhaps it can tell by itself?"
He Xianyin's expression became a little more serious. He vaguely guessed the reason why Goddess Han wanted to see this item. She was clearly worried about who the divine item belonged to, but it was possible. Divine items would choose their own masters, but He Xianyin still believed that he was the most suitable person.
He lifted up the jade box and slowly moved it towards his hand with the thought of obtaining it. Seeing that the divine object did not move, he relaxed and was about to take it down. However, at this moment, the stone suddenly turned. His expression changed greatly and he abandoned the stone and retreated.
The female cultivator surnamed He also sensed that something was amiss and immediately activated all of the restrictions on the ship.
With a rumbling sound, an extremely loud sound came from the heavens above, as if a hole opened up in the sky. He Xianyin retreated several tens of li in one breath, and only then did he stabilize his aura. When he raised his head again, he saw that the profound stone floated in the sky for a moment, and then with a flash, it flew towards a certain direction.
This sudden turn of events startled everyone.
Venerable Wan hurriedly said, "Sect Master, the direction of the stone seems to be where it was originally placed." He then said, "Disciple will be back soon."
With that, he turned into a ray of light and chased after it. Some people were worried and wanted to follow, but Master Xuan Hong said, "No need. Venerable Wan has guarded this object for tens of thousands of years. No one knows it better than him. If he can't get it back, it's useless for you to go."
On the other side, Goddess He said, "Goddess, Uncle Hua was right. There is a change in the situation, what should we do next?"
Goddess Han said, "No need to say anything. Go back first."
Goddess He said, "Aren't we going to greet him?"
Goddess Han said, "Heavenly Lord will talk to Master Xuan Hong."
The cultivator surnamed He didn't hesitate and immediately passed down the order. A moment later, the flying ship began to move. It was covered in colorful clouds and returned to where it came from.
When Priest Gong saw this, he turned around and looked at the rooftop, "Sect Master, this …"
Master Xuan Hong only said, "Let them do what they want."
Not long after, a ray of clear light flew over. It was Venerable Wan. He landed on the platform and bowed, saying, "Sect Master, the divine object has returned to its original cave."
Master Xuan Hong seemed to have expected this and wasn't surprised. He thought for a moment and asked, "Venerable Wan, has the divine object moved recently?"
Venerable Wan lowered his head and bowed deeply, saying, "Forgive me, Sect Master. The divine object seemed to have moved a few days ago."
Priest Gong snorted and said coldly, "Venerable Wan, if you know this, why didn't you repay it?"
Venerable Wan sighed and stood there without saying anything.
Master Xuan Hong said, "Forget it. This has nothing to do with Venerable Wan. He also didn't want to make any mistakes during the ceremony."
Someone asked in confusion, "But why is the stone like this?"
Master Xuan Hong pondered for a moment and said, "That fated person has appeared. The divine object sensed it and is waiting for its master, so it won't allow others to touch it."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
Someone asked, "Sect Master, where did this person come from?"
Master Xuan Hong said, "He should have come from beyond the heavens."
Hearing this, the person said angrily, "My Mount Luo is the rightful one. The object left behind by the patriarch belongs to us, how can it be passed down to those other sects?"
Venerable Wan couldn't help but sigh. Although Mount Luo Monastery claimed to be the direct descendants, in reality, all of them were just guardians of the treasure cave.
Moreover, it was said that the orthodoxy passed down by the Great Underworld Patriarch didn't differentiate between close and distant. Those sects couldn't be considered side branches either. If they really wanted to compete, they would be even more ashamed to call themselves the patriarch's descendants.
However, they landed here and had frequent dealings with the heavens. Moreover, they were powerful, so outsiders thought that the most orthodox lineage under the Great Underworld Patriarch was Xuan Hong Heaven's Mount Luo Monastery. As time went by, even they themselves thought so.
Master Xuan Hong looked over and saw that He Xianyin was already at the bottom of the stairs. He said slowly, "Xianyin, what do you think?"
He Xianyin's face was calm. He bowed and said, "Xianyin didn't have the help of the divine object before, so I still cultivated to become a mortal. Having the divine object is good, but without it, I'm still me, nothing has changed."
Master Xuan Hong nodded. "Very good. Unrestrained by external things, unfettered by the heart, that's how cultivators should be. The patriarch's inheritance should be obtained by those who are fated. Since you're not the fated one, there's no need to be greedy. "
He Xianyin bowed and said yes.
In fact, at the beginning, he was also a little embarrassed. After all, Just Now, he had boasted in front of his Dao companion, but was exposed in the blink of an eye. Anyone would feel embarrassed. However, he had cultivated for so long, and his temperament was not comparable to ordinary people. After sorting out his thoughts, his heart was calm.
Since the person who obtained the Fate Law was someone from beyond this world, it was only a matter of time before he came to Xuan Hong Heaven. However, the ancestor did not say that he would protect this person back then. This place was outside of the Upper World and was filled with danger. It was normal for something to happen to this person. If that was the case, this item would still fall into his hands in the end.
To be continued.
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