Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme-Chapter 822 - 513: Meeting_2

Chapter 822: Chapter 513: Meeting_2

The gifts were generously given, and the returns from Wuzhuang were also substantial, whether it be the Grass Returning Elixirs, the many delicacies during the banquet, or the Immortal Gods preaching and discussing the teachings and exchanging what they had, all were worth the “ticket price!”

But…

These Pure Vase Jade Dew and Pure Bitter Bamboo, were they not given too lavishly?

It’s not that it’s bad to give valuable gifts, but it’s troublesome for Wuzhuang to reciprocate. If they cannot produce objects of the same caliber, then it would seem that Wuzhuang’s hospitality is lacking. At least an eighth tier Miraculous Elixirs would be needed, and it could only be eighth tier Miraculous Elixirs.

After all, this is the Pill Origin Gathering. Wuzhuang couldn’t just bring forth two Immortal Artifacts in return, could they?

What would that look like!

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So, it is said that gift giving is an art, but it seems Buddhism doesn’t understand this art today.

Given such heavy gifts, how could Wuzhuang reciprocate?

The Scholar’s Palace established its way just over three thousand years ago, Great Immortal Zhen Yuan hadn’t even entered the Heavenly Secret Realm, without ninth tier spiritual objects like Pure Vase Jade Dew as potentiality, his own Elixir Skills were still seventh tier, unable to refine eighth tier Immortal Spirit Elixirs to return the favor…

Could it be that Buddhism intentionally came to cause trouble, wanting to disrupt this Pill Origin Gathering?

The cultivators were alarmed and uncertain, but dared not speculate rashly, they could only suppress their doubts and quietly observe how the situation would unfold.

As everyone managed to calm down, they saw from beyond the skies, a squadron of golden light parted, and a procession of carriages like dragons, with Heavenly Soldiers and Generals majestically arriving.

“This is…”

“Heavenly Court?”

“Heavenly Venerable’s grand carriage!”

“Could it be the Great Heaven Honored person himself has come?”

The cultivators were startled and rose up, and the realm of Calamity Immortals and Gods also frowned.

The Eastern Victory Heavenly Court is the supreme ruler of the Immortal Realm, Heavenly Venerable is supreme above all, even surpassing a Nine Tribulations True Immortal in name at least.

Now that Zhen Yuan has entered Tribulation, hailed as Honored Wandao, although comparable to a True Immortal, he is ultimately not in the realm of True Immortals. Therefore, the congratulatory guests are all Calamity Realm Immortals and Gods, the Dragon Clan sent the Dragon King of the Southern Sea, the Underworld dispatched Mount Tai Yama, and the highest standard from Buddhism was only a Great Mercy Bodhisattva with eight calamity cultivation.

The Nine Tribulations True East Sea Dragon Emperor, Emperor Fengdu, and the two venerables of Buddhism all did not show up.

Dragons do not dwell with snakes, phoenixes do not roost with birds, this involves a matter of status.

A realm’s master, a Nine Tribulations True Immortal, shall not visit in person.

Thus, from the Heavenly Court…

One could see Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the Golden Chariot Procession, descending into Mount Longevity, arriving in front of Wuzhuang.

Subsequently, the curtain lifted, and a figure emerged from the carriage, a female Immortal, elegant and graceful, with an aura both naive and inexperienced in worldly matters, and yet also possessing the demeanor of noble royalty, evoking admiration yet an inexplicable sense of reverence.

It was…

“The young Lady Yao, congratulates the Emperor on his Immortal Fruit attainment and his certification of immortality!”

The female Immortal stepped down from the Golden Chariot Procession and came in front of Wuzhuang, greeting with propriety, evoking pity from heaven and earth.

Inside Wuzhuang, another person stepped out, equally stunning of the age, it was none other than Peony Fairy.

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“Jade Pool Palace Master, your personal arrival brings glory to all of Wuzhuang. Alas, my elder brother is tied up with Alchemy and cannot free himself, so I must come forth to welcome you, please forgive us, Palace Master.”

Peony Fairy came out to greet her, also making a courteous bow.

“Sister Peony, you are too polite.”

The Jade Pool Palace Master smiled gently, stepping forward to help Peony Fairy up: “The Emperor is the Venerable of Ten Thousand Paths, one of our Heavenly Court’s Six Imperial Majesties; you and I are sisters, to perform such ceremonious rites, isn’t that estranging, please rise quickly!”

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Watching the two interact in such a manner, the onlookers inside could only remain silent.

“The Jade Pool Palace Master!”

“Is the daughter of previous Heavenly Venerable, Taihuang, and sister to the Jade Emperor!”

Heading the Jade Pool, her status is indescribable, and although she has only three calamity cultivation, her status is unquestionably not inferior to any of the Four Great Bodhisattvas of Buddhism.”

“Arriving in a golden chariot procession, representing the Jade Emperor at this elixir meeting, he must be a guest of honor among guests of honor.”

“Such arrangements, the Jade Emperor… is really considerate!”

The cultivators silently sighed in their hearts, and Peony Fairy also welcomed the Jade Pool Palace Master into the temple.

“Immortal Child!”

Gentle Breeze and Bright Moon stood in front of the temple, and from another fairy, received a name card and a gift list.

“Jade Pool Palace Master of the Heavenly Court presents one nine-thousand-year flat peach, three six-thousand-year flat peaches, and nine three-thousand-year flat peaches, along with ten jars of jade dew wine…”

The gift list was extensive, and the announcement lasted a long time, amazing everyone inside the temple.

“Heavenly Court, truly worthy of the name Heavenly Court!”

“The leading Taoist lineage of the Earth Immortal Realm, really well-endowed!”

“The nine-thousand-year flat peach, that’s the ninth-order immortal root, the fruit of the flat peach treasure tree, known for prolonging life and avoiding disasters and calamities. Among them, the nine-thousand-year flat peach is the finest, easily handling the minor tribulations of the Three Calamities, and even greatly assisting through the Six Calamities. Its value is not less than that of the Great Mercy Bodhisattva’s pure vase jade dew.”

“In past Flat Peach Meetings, only the Jade Emperor, Jade Empress, the Four Auxiliary Imperial Lords, and a few selected immortals such as the Jade Pool Palace Master could enjoy these nine-thousand-year flat peaches. By offering them as a congratulatory gift now, is the Heavenly Court aiming to solidify the reputation of the Great Immortal among the Six Imperial Majesties?”

“Humph, I heard that a few months ago, at a great assembly in the Heavenly Court, several calamity realm celestial officials together joined the Wandao School, aiming to reclaim the rights to the Ascension Platform, blatantly disregarding the Great Immortal as one of the Six Imperial Majesties. In my opinion, it’s better not to hold such a title, and instead preside as the Master of Ten Thousand Paths in South Observance, rather than being subordinate.”

“Be cautious with your words, the matters between the Heavenly Court and the Scholar’s Palace are not for you to discuss. The Great Immortal has his own plans!”

“Exactly, with the opening of the Heavenly Secret Realm soon, and the Demon Nation Abyss eyeing us covetously, we cultivators of the Human Clan should be united and not provide any opportunities for the demons to exploit.”

Faced with the grand congratulatory gifts from the Heavenly Court, the cultivators had varying attitudes, but regardless, the progression of the elixir meeting could not be altered.

“Everyone who should be here, has arrived!”

“Those who shouldn’t be here, I doubt they’d dare to come!”

“The elixir meeting is about to begin, I wonder when the Great Immortal will appear?”

“Just now, True Person Ziyang and Peony Fairy mentioned that he seems to still be busy with alchemy and can’t leave just yet.”

Inside the Wuzhuang Temple, the cultivators took their seats, the temple itself containing a universe within, a gathering of ten thousand people as if in one hall, not feeling crowded at all, but rather filled with lively atmosphere.

The cultivators were seated, each to their own place, and Taoists moved like streams among them, Golden Boys and Jade Girls, Azure Luan and White Crane, serving jade dew wine and rare delicacies of the Immortal Clan.

“This is…”

“Empyrean Nectar?”

“Empyrean Nectar from the Twilight Realm?”

“Essence of the sun and moon, crafted into this celestial wine, jade dew wine!”

“The Earth Immortal Realm is too high in status, and Heavenly Dao is ordered. The Essence of the Sun and Moon is rare, but outside the Earth Immortal Realm, many realms have abundant jade dew.”

“Especially the Twilight Realm, where heaven and earth are unique, the sun and moon shine together, often raining down Empyrean Nectar. Twilight Mountain regularly sells this substance; whether for alchemy, talisman making, smelting, or setting formations, it has marvelous uses, making those old Taoists of Twilight earn a fortune.”

“That was the past, Twilight Mountain was loosely managed, and there emerged a renegade who colluded with demons, nearly causing havoc in the lower realm, nearly leading to the downfall of Twilight. Fortunately, the Great Immortal noticed and dispatched soldiers to the lower realm, containing this chaos.”

“Now, the Twilight Realm is under the jurisdiction of the Scholar’s Palace, let’s see if those old Taoists can still conduct their exclusive trades?”

“Hahaha!”

The cultivators tasted the wine, sipping the Empyrean Nectar, and laughter continued throughout the banquet.

Not just the Twilight Empyrean Nectar, the banquet also featured many rare delicacies, some from the Earth Immortal Realm, some from the lower realms, and others cultivated exclusively by the Scholar’s Palace.

The banquet alone was worth the “ticket price” for many, not to mention the upcoming Pill Origin Gathering.

“Ginseng Fruit!”

“Grass Returning Elixir!”

“This Grass Returning Elixir is made using the Longevity Fruit from the backyard of the Wuzhuang Temple, combined with hundreds of herbs, thousands of flowers, and the essence of ten thousand trees, along with the essences of heaven and earth, and the splendors of the sun and moon, forged over forty-nine days, hence named the Grass Returning Elixir, also known as Ginseng Fruit!”

“The Great Immortal is versed in ancient and modern times, comprehending the ways of heaven and man, mastering all arts and methods, especially proficient in Elixir Talisman Array Tools and Spirit Plant Beast Mastering. Three thousand years ago, he planted the Longevity Fruit in the backyard of this Wuzhuang Temple, a sixth-order spiritual root. Now three thousand years have passed, surely it has reached the seventh order?”

“You are outdated, already a thousand two hundred years ago at the start of the Pill Origin Gathering, that Tree of Longevity reached the seventh order. The Great Immortal then crafted forty-nine seventh-order Grass Returning Elixirs, inviting various True Immortals to the banquet, what we obtained was merely by chance.”