"The foremost among all scriptures, the origin of all techniques."
Tao Qian, overwhelmed by the Lifebound Scripture that filled his mind, couldn't help but exclaim upon viewing these Records.
Before the inheritance ceremony of the Ancestor Master's Teachings at the grand assembly, Tao Qian actually knew of several scriptures, like the Ultimate Happiness Scripture that his Alcohol and Meat Uncle practiced, and the Upper Pure Five Elders Red Book Jade Technique Marvelous Scripture, the Spirit Treasure Cave True Salvation Scripture, and so on.
There was also the "Spirit Treasure Unlimited Salvation Supreme Scripture," which Tao Qian knew of by name before he joined the sect.
Because this scripture was exceedingly renowned, being the first volume of the Spirit Treasure Daoist Collection, it was recognized by many cultivators in the Cultivation World as a supreme technique transcending mortality.
In a sense, it could also be considered the leader among the Nine Classics.
Tao Qian did not expect that in resonating with himself and drawing forth the convergence of vital energies, what would come to him would be this Great Book.
While striving to assimilate the Magic Gate Mantra that filled his mind, Tao Qian continued to look toward the Records that had burst forth earlier, which he had had no time to read at that moment:
[Listening to the Spirit Treasure Daoist music... comprehending the principle of Transcend Mortality.]
[Listening to the Spirit Treasure Daoist music... comprehending the principle of Cavernous Mystery.]
[Listening to the Spirit Treasure Daoist music... comprehending the principle of Ultimate Happiness.]
[Granted one Innate Spiritual Treasure Divine Light... with infinite effects, but the Divine Light conceals itself, awaiting the right moment to reveal itself.]
Even Tao Qian, accustomed to his Special Ability, found himself somewhat overwhelmed at this moment.
At the same time, he again couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder, no wonder Master preferred to delay teaching me Magic Skills, insisting that I attend the grand assembly to receive the Ancestor Master's Teachings."
Tao Qian was naturally joyous for a reason.
Although the Records' Daoist music and the so-called supreme rationale of realms did not mean that Tao Qian would immediately be able to step into realms such as Transcend Mortality, Cavernous Mystery, Ultimate Happiness, or even Daoist Transformation after his enlightenment,
how could things be so easy in this world?
It only meant that compared to the ordinary disciples within the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate and the rest of the Cultivation World,
Tao Qian, who had listened to the Daoist music, had a slightly greater chance of making progress, and his speed in cultivation would be a bit faster.
To put it plainly: The Ancestor Masters taught the Basic Methods, highlighting the key points for you, akin to extra tutoring.
Who could refuse such benefits?
Evidently, the other seventeen inheritors must have received these as well.
As for that one [Innate Spiritual Treasure Divine Light], Tao Qian did not know if it was something all inheritors received.
Or perhaps, it was something only he, Tao Qian, had been granted.
"But what could that Divine Light possibly be used for?"
"It actively conceals itself within me, and I can't even find it, not to mention it insisting on revealing itself only when the time is right..."
"Lingbao Tianzun is really a riddler."
Standing in front of Biyou Palace, Tao Qian couldn't help but mutter silently to himself.
He quickly realized, had he done it again and courted disaster?
He hurriedly added in his mind: "Heavenly Venerate above, as you know, I have always held you in the highest respect; it was an unintentional remark, please don't take offense."
Obviously, Lingbao Tianzun couldn't be bothered with this thick-skinned junior disciple.
After a while of silence, Tao Qian gradually assimilated what he had received from the teaching.
When he opened his eyes again, he felt as if he were in a different world.
He didn't have time to look in front of him or at those around him, but just formed a Spirit-calming Dao Seal, soothing his somewhat swollen Divine Soul.
At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart:
"The Human Dao is boundless, the Immortal Dao vast... This Great Book is extraordinary, terribly difficult to cultivate."
"Behind the opening summary alone, it divides into the Longevity Chapter, the Imperial Decree of God, the Divine Talisman Chapter, the Summoning Spirits Chapter, and in total thirteen chapters, sixty-two volumes, enough for me to cultivate until I am old and die."
"I wonder besides me, who else has been granted this scripture?"
"And what scripture or Cultivation Technique did the other inheritors receive?"
With these thoughts in mind, Tao Qian looked towards the others.
Among the eighteen true inheritors, Tao Da, the True Master, was the last to wake.
Initially, his gaze met with the envious eyes of the many Spirit Treasure Disciples, and only then did he see the other seventeen inheritors, all of whom had undergone changes.
Clearly, they had all received great benefits.
Even Master Yan Demon Wei Xuan and Golden Crow Fairy Lu Xi, these two who normally kept their emotions hidden, now couldn't contain the smiles on their faces.
More exaggerated, like Huang Zhen, who cultivated the Mao Ri Dharma Form, his countenance of joy was such that he was almost ready to reveal his Dharma Image and crow triumphantly.
Or like Ma Yuan, who cultivated the Hayagriva Ming King Dharma Form, trying to maintain a dignified face but with the corners of his mouth already stealthily stretching to his ears.
Although cultivators should be able to control their emotions and Spirit,
Spirit Treasure Sublime Dharma seems to seek a state of following one's heart; hence such expressions were normal.
Tao Qian thought for a moment then also grinned widely with a smile.
But including himself, the eighteen inheritors couldn't smile for long,
for Duobao True Monarch once again directed the Daoist Officials to act, blowing flutes, striking bells, beating drums, and playing sheng. However, the sound differed from the leisurely tunes during the grand assembly.
This time, the atmosphere in front of Biyou Palace became extremely solemn, even carrying a sense of funerary music.
Initially stunned, Tao Qian soon realized what was about to happen.
The Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Immortals!
More precisely, a decisive competition.
Although Tao Qian's time with the sect was brief, he had almost fully learned of the many secrets regarding the "Decisive Contest of Ten Thousand Immortals."
It was just unexpected that it would seamlessly connect right after the grand assembly.
Yet it wasn't abrupt; as soon as the immortal music changed, it immediately brought all the disciples and Elders into the mood for the decisive contest.
Everyone's expression turned serious, and they slightly bowed their heads.
Then, Duobao Daoist took a step forward and declared in a loud voice:
When the familiar four words fell, billions of rosy lights burst forth once again.
But this time, they didn't envelop everyone; instead, with a resounding roar, they shot out from Penglai Island, streaking like a heavenly river of light, towards the distant seas.