blueteamnovel Chapter 403 - 314 Innate Spiritual Objects
Chapter 403 - 314 Innate Spiritual Objects
Imperial Capital.
It was noon.
The cultivators in the city suddenly felt a premonition and looked up to see a five-colored auspicious cloud stretching across the sky.
They quickly used their spiritual vision spells to look into the distance, and only then could they make out a Taoist riding a bull.
At first glance, the bull appeared to be an ordinary farm ox, yet it covered hundreds of miles in one step and in the blink of an eye arrived outside the Imperial Capital, circling twice before descending into a hermit cave in East City.
"His presence is comparable to that of a Divine Transformation Heavenly Monarch, why such a showy display?"
Ordinary cultivators internally scorned the ostentation, but none dared to voice their thoughts. Heavenly Monarchs had sharp ears and clear eyes, and should they encounter someone petty-minded, they might deliver a bolt of Heavenly Thunder as a ’gift’.
Those with profound cultivation immediately communicated with their sects and Daoist companions upon seeing the appearance of the bull-riding Taoist.
The Imperial Court officials, who had been waiting for a long time, confirmed the identity of the Taoist and then flew into the Imperial Palace on their escape lights.
Diligent Administration Hall.
A light of escape descended, transforming into an elder in purple official robes who bowed deeply to Emperor Yuanding sitting in the highest seat.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!"
The entire Dongsheng Divine Continent knew that Emperor Yuanding was the first Heavenly Monarch of the Heavenly Court and therefore should address him as Heavenly Emperor. However, the more critical the moment, the more careful and meticulous one must be to avoid displeasing the many ancient immortals.
"Grand Preceptor, no need for such formality."
Emperor Yuanding, with a kindly face, gently waved his hand to cast a spell lifting the elder. He said, "Has the chief disciple of the Three Teachings come to the capital?"@@@@
Xi Yunzi, the one holding the rank of Grand Preceptor, sensed the deep and profound mana with a look of amazement on his face. Just a few days ago, His Majesty was at the Nascent Soul realm, yet now he had successfully ascended to Divinity Transformation!
"Grand Preceptor need not be surprised."
Emperor Yuanding seemed to guess the old man’s thoughts and explained with a smile, "The Art of Incense Fire Divine Enthronement is not only capable of helping ancient ancestors break through to return to the void; since I am to lead the multitude of divine beings, merely being at the Nascent Soul Realm is indeed too weak."
The cave’s formation glowed, revealing an entrance.
Xi Yunzi walked straight in, nodding slightly to the yellow bull lying in the courtyard as a form of greeting.
Entering the main hall and seeing Zhou Yi tasting tea, he cupped his fists and said, "I have long heard of the chief disciple of the Three Teachings, and I am finally graced with your presence today!"
Zhou Yi smiled and responded, "I am not worthy of such praise. This is Spiritual Tea harvested from a five-thousand-year-old tea tree, please allow me, Grand Preceptor, to share a taste with you."
"Five-thousand-year-old Spiritual Tea!"
Xi Yunzi’s eyes lit up with joy, as he was a tea connoisseur himself. Despite exerting tremendous efforts, he had only been able to procure a branch from a three-thousand-year-old tea tree from the hands of an ancient immortal; the Spiritual Tea he harvested from it was already of the finest quality.
Forgetting all about reading the imperial edict, he promptly sat down opposite Zhou Yi, watching his naturally flawless tea-making skills, and remarked in admiration.
"I have drunk tea for one thousand five hundred years, but today, I realize that was but superficial, comparing to your level, I am several realms behind!"
"You are too kind, Grand Preceptor."
Zhou Yi personally poured tea for Xi Yunzi and said, "I presume the Grand Preceptor’s visit today is not just for social reasons, could it be that His Majesty has some reward for me?"
"You are correct, the Emperor bearing in mind your contributions to the Divine Enthronement has decided to appoint you as the Prime Minister and also to bestow upon you the position of National Preceptor," Xi Yunzi said, sipping the Spiritual Tea and continually expressing his admiration, "Such Spiritual Tea, how often can one encounter in the world!"
Zhou Yi’s face showed a look of surprise. Since the founding of Daheng by the Great Eternal Ancestor, there had been no Prime Minister established like in other National Dynasties. The fact that Emperor Yuanding could go against ancestral systems indicated his eagerness to win him over. Enjoy new tales from novelhall.Côm
Taking out a Jade Box from his sleeve, he opened it to reveal a one-pound tea cake and said,
"Since the Grand Preceptor enjoys this tea so much, feel free to take it and enjoy. I do not appreciate it as one should, drinking it is like a bull chewing on a peony for me!"
"So much?"
Xi Yunzi eyed the tea cake and expressed his envy, "You must have found a five-thousand-year-old tea tree, otherwise, every leaf of such Spiritual Tea would be priceless and worth treasuring!"
Spiritual Tea was different from ordinary tea leaves; a single leaf could be brewed multiple times, and when sold, it was usually counted by the leaf.
Zhou Yi nodded slightly, acknowledging that he indeed possessed a five-thousand-year-old tea tree.
Thousands of years ago, he had planted about a dozen in the Kunlun Cave Heaven, considering them merely decorations at the entrance of his Daoist temple. Over time, they had turned into treasures of incredible value.