525: Chapter 35 The Pure Realm!

As she spoke, she looked Meng Li over and found nothing different from before, yet she was still happy inside.

Song Da Ren, Wu Da Yi, Zhang Xiaofan, and Lin Jingyu all showed looks of astonishment.

Even Su Ru felt surprised.

Meng Li nodded.

Tian Buyi then said to Su Ru, “Make a few sets of new clothes for the Seventh later.”

The Qingyun Sect was, after all, an ancient Sect with a thousand-year Legacy. While its hierarchy wasn't strictly rigid, it still had certain rules, one of which was the distinction in attire between ordinary Disciples and high-ranking members.

Now that Meng Li was an Elder, his clothing naturally needed updating to distinguish him from the common Disciples.

Su Ru smiled and nodded in assent.

Immediately after, Tian Buyi looked towards the gray-furred little monkey that had been playing with Da Huang earlier.

It had jumped onto Zhang Xiaofan’s shoulder while Tian Buyi was speaking, clearly having some connection with him.

Therefore, Tian Buyi directly asked Zhang Xiaofan, “Ninth, what’s the story with this monkey?”

Because of the addition of Meng Li and Lin Jingyu, Tian Buyi’s attention toward Zhang Xiaofan had been significantly diverted, making his attitude less one of intense disappointment compared to the original timeline.

Since Caomiao Village had not been massacred, and coupled with the companionship of his childhood friend Lin Jingyu, Zhang Xiaofan’s personality was also not as sullen and dull as in the original story.

Consequently, the relationship between this Master and Disciple was much more harmonious and amicable than in the original timeline.

Hearing Tian Buyi’s question at this moment, Zhang Xiaofan calmly replied, “Master, it is called Little Gray. Jingyu and I encountered it while Cultivating in the back mountains. At first, it threw stones at us, but then, for some unknown reason, it became attached to me.”

Lin Jingyu also added, “That’s right, Master. Little Gray possesses considerable spiritual intelligence; it must have a karmic affinity with Xiaofan.”

“Is that so?” Tian Buyi stroked his chin and said to Zhang Xiaofan, “Since it has an affinity with you, Ninth, you might as well keep it.”

“It will also have a playmate for Da Huang.”

Zhang Xiaofan quickly cupped his hands and agreed, “Yes, Master.”

At this time, Meng Li stared at Little Gray for a moment, then smiled, “If I’m not mistaken, this should be the legendary Three-Eyed Spirit Monkey.”

After saying this, he walked up to Zhang Xiaofan and gently stroked the space between Little Gray’s eyebrows.

Instantly, Little Gray reacted to the stimulus; a vertical line appeared on its forehead, then split open to reveal a third eye.

Zhang Xiaofan, Lin Jingyu, and the others were all surprised when they saw this.

Subsequently, Meng Li withdrew his hand and smiled as he introduced, “That’s right, it is the Three-Eyed Spirit Monkey. According to the ‘Record of Spirit Beast Sightings’ stored in the Tongtian Peak Library, once a Three-Eyed Spirit Monkey reaches adulthood, it can not only see for a thousand miles but is also proficient in the Five Elements Immortal Arts.”

“Junior Brother Xiaofan, if you Cultivate it well, you will have quite a significant asset in the future.”

Tian Buyi immediately spoke with earnestness, “Ninth, did you hear that?”

“I know you have a contented nature, satisfied with whatever life brings. However, those who Cultivate must have some means to protect themselves. Your Aptitude is average, making rapid progress in Cultivation difficult. To this day, you are not qualified to learn Spells and only possess some martial arts techniques.”

“In that case, you must rely on external help.”

“This Three-Eyed Spirit Monkey has an affinity with you, so take good care of it. Should an accident occur in the future, perhaps it can save your life.”

“Of course, no matter how much I say, your own Cultivation is the foundation.”

“Therefore, you cannot neglect your daily practice.”

“Do you understand?”

Zhang Xiaofan respectfully replied, “This Disciple understands. I will definitely Cultivate Little Gray well and practice diligently at the same time.”

“Good.” Tian Buyi nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the Disciples including Song Da Ren and Wu Da Yi, his face stiffening as he spoke in a deep voice, “It’s not just the Ninth; all of you too. There isn't much time left until the Seven-Peak Martial Tournament, and this time, our Dazhu Peak must send nine people.”

“Excluding the Seventh, all of you must participate.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Linger asked in surprise, “Why isn’t Junior Brother participating?”

Su Ru smiled and explained, “The Seven-Peak Martial Tournament is a competition among Disciples of the various Peaks. The Seventh is now an Elder. How can an Elder step down to compete against Disciples? Moreover, his Cultivation has long since reached the Perfection of the Shangqing Realm, while you are all in the Yuqing Realm, and some haven't even reached the Perfection of the Yuqing Realm.”

“There is at least one major Realm difference between you. If he participated, you would have no chance of winning.”

“That’s right,” Tian Buyi affirmed.

He had only realized afterward that Shang Zhengliang’s proposal for Meng Li to become an Elder probably contained some intention to exclude Meng Li from the Seven-Peak Martial Tournament.

However, there was no evidence, and Meng Li’s Cultivation level was indeed too overpowered compared to those participating in the Seven-Peak Martial Tournament.

Even if Tian Buyi had suspicions, it was inappropriate for him to say anything.

Song Da Ren, Zhang Xiaofan, Lin Jingyu, and the others fell silent.

Even though they already knew Meng Li was a monstrous Genius, they couldn't help but be shocked: reaching the Perfection of the Shangqing Realm in just a few years, stepping into the level of the previous generation, and perhaps even surpassing them... was this what a true Genius looked like?

He truly was incomparable to ordinary people.

Ordinary people could only look up to him.

Tian Linger, however, looked at Meng Li with shining eyes, full of adoration.

Seeing this, Tian Buyi continued, “All nine of you must participate. If you don’t want to lose face then, hurry up and Cultivate diligently.”

“The top four this time will receive the Legacy transmission from the Kunlun Nine Instruments Cauldron.”

“This is a rare opportunity; I hope none of you miss it.”

“Especially Eighth Brother, your Aptitude is the best, second only to the Seventh.”

“If you can enter the top four this time and receive the Legacy transmission, it will be extremely beneficial for your future.”

“And Ling’er, you too.”

Lin Jingyu and Tian Linger, who were called out, quickly lowered their heads and acknowledged, “This Disciple understands.” and “I know, Father.”

Seeing this, Tian Buyi said no more and waved his hand, “Alright, you may go Cultivate now.”

“Yes.”

...

After returning to his room, Meng Li sat cross-legged on the bed. After setting up protective measures using the Qimen Formation, he submerged his consciousness into his inner landscape, preparing for a Breakthrough.

The Shangqing Realm spiritual power within his body had long been polished to Perfection. Once he fully comprehended the first layer of the Taiqing Realm Cultivation Technique and confirmed it was flawless, guiding and circulating it would naturally transform it into the higher-level Taiqing Realm spiritual power.

Just then, Meng Li’s Dao Core showed movement.

As if stimulated by something, it began circulating the three scrolls of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao Cultivation Technique in sequence, generating the Qi of Yuqing, Shangqing, and Taiqing.

Immediately following this, the Three Qi merged into one, transforming into a form of Chaos.

Meng Li’s consciousness then sank into an extremely profound state.

The number three...

The Three Pure Ones: Yuqing, Shangqing, Taiqing—One Qi Manifesting Three Pure Ones?

Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, Three gives birth to all things?

Past, Present, Future—Three Lives Body?

Heaven, Earth, Man—The Three Powers?

Sun, Moon, Stars—The Three Treasures of Heaven?

...

After an unknown amount of time, Meng Li withdrew from the profound state and opened his eyes.

Then, with a thought, three streams of pure Qi flew out from within his body, transforming into three figures.

Their appearances were almost identical to Meng Li’s, but they represented different stages of age.

The first figure was a young man with black hair and dark robes.

The second was a middle-aged man with half-black and half-white hair, wearing black and white Daoist robes.

The third was an elderly man with completely white hair, clad in white robes.

The youth and the middle-aged man looked distinct and solid, like entities, but the elderly figure was blurry, only showing an outline.

This was a new secret technique Meng Li comprehended by integrating the Three Pure Ones spiritual power from the Taiji Xuanqing Dao—One Qi Manifesting Three Bodies!