Flower Immortals sang and danced, Grass Immortals served tea and water, Exotic Beasts greeted and escorted guests...

Under his arrangements, Ao Yi was specifically responsible for receiving congratulatory gifts, and in just half a day, a variety of gifts had packed a Treasure Hall endowed with Storage Merit to the brim.

Yu Yuan also felt delighted in his heart.

On this day alone, many fine treasures had been received just from accepting gifts.

Although none were of the top-notch collection, they were all excellent selections.

After all, ordinary treasures would not suffice for an occasion such as this.

No wonder The Queen Mother of the West, Immortal Zhenyuan, and others relished hosting gatherings of Immortal Gods so much.

"Many thanks for the kindness, fellow Daoists."

No matter who came, Yu Yuan always greeted them with a smile, then ordered Ao Yi beside him: "Please invite the fellow Daoists to take a seat and ensure they are well attended to!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Receiving the congratulatory gifts, Ao Yi immediately responded respectfully and politely ushered everyone to their seats.

The Flower and Grass Immortals also hurriedly brought forth cups of fragrant tea and freshly picked Spirit Fruit.

At this time, the Heavenly Vault above was filled with colorful clouds. Led by Star Lord Taibai, Li Changgeng, more than a dozen Divine from the Heavenly Court approached on clouds, calling from afar: "I am Star Lord Taibai from the Heavenly Court. By the command of the Emperor of Heaven, I am here to extend congratulations to Yu Yuan Immortal!"

With that, he respectfully presented the congratulatory gift that had been brought.

Three hundred and sixty-five Ren Shui Peaches were neatly laid out, all of them featuring purple patterns and tiny cores, representing the most exquisite Ren Shui Peaches that ripen once every nine thousand years.

The Heavenly Court has also sent someone?

Yu Yuan felt a stir in his heart.

Ever since the "Yang Jian Saving His Mother" incident, it seemed that the Emperor of Heaven had been trying to forge a connection with the Jie Sect, but Duobao and the others previously did not handle affairs.

Therefore, the Jie Sect and the Heavenly Court had not formed an actual alliance.

Now that he had just been appointed as the Vice Sect Hierarch, the Heavenly Emperor immediately sent a grand gift.

The intention to make amends was self-evident.

Due to his recent experience traveling to the future, Yu Yuan still had some favorable impressions of this Heavenly Emperor.

He immediately went out to greet them, smiling and saying: "You need not be overly courteous! It's been many days; Star Lord appears to have progressed impressively in Dao Xing. By the way, how has His Majesty been lately? Is the Holy Mother still yearning for her daughter? I've been wanting to visit the Heavenly Court to pay respects to His Majesty, but the affairs of our sect have kept me occupied and unable to leave..."

"Thank you Immortal for your concern!"

Li Changgeng appeared somewhat flattered as he bowed and said: "I will surely convey the Immortal's kind sentiments up to His Majesty and the Holy Mother!"

While saying this, he also pondered the other party's intentions in his heart.

Although he and Yu Yuan were old acquaintances, times had changed, and the difference in status between them had grown substantially.

He had initially thought that with Yu Yuan's current status, it would be incredibly difficult to reach him, that managing a single conversation on this visit would already be invaluable. Yet, the attitude of Yu Yuan was as cordial as ever...

No, it was warmer than before!

Looking at it this way, if he could forge a connection with this Vice Sect Hierarch of Jie Sect, the Emperor of Heaven's wish to ally with Jie Sect could very well be fulfilled soon!

Seeing Li Changgeng thoughtful, Yu Yuan knew that this strategist from the Heavenly Court had almost understood his stance, then let Ao Yi take over the hospitality while he attended to other matters.

Yu Yuan didn't have the luxury to concern himself too much with Li Changgeng.

After all, he merely wanted to send a "friendly" signal through Li Changgeng.

Whether the two sides could form an alliance would still depend on the attitude of the Emperor of Heaven.

He didn't want to be overly proactive, as it could lead to a disadvantageous position in the cooperation.

Considering the current situation alone, Jie Sect still stood as the foremost great sect in Primordial times, maintaining the initiative during the Divine Enthronement Calamity, especially after enduring a covert plot by the saints of Chan Sect. That Heavenly Emperor should also be more eager to form an alliance with Jie Sect.

Thus, he was in no hurry to propose an alliance.

Many guests came today to offer their congratulations, both known and unknown.

Regardless of familiarity, they all brought congratulatory gifts.

Yu Yuan accepted them all, amassing enough to fill several Treasure Halls.

Even the Western Sect made a substantial offering, as the Daoist Maitreya sent quite a few treasures.

Guest after guest arrived.

Some left immediately after offering their congratulations, not wasting time; some stayed to enjoy Spirit Fruit and Immortal Brew, seeking to become more familiar to Yu Yuan; and a few Immortal Gods were so captivated by the dance of the Flower Immortals that they almost forgot why they had come...

...

In the afternoon,

An Auspicious Cloud traversed between sea and sky, drifting towards the direction of the Penglai Holy Realm.

Atop the cloud stood a young Daoist clad in a white robe fluttering in the wind.

He was dressed in an Eight Diagrams cloud-patterned Daoist robe, his countenance fair and handsome, exuding the aura of transcendental detachment.

The young Daoist here is none other than the Fude True Immortal Yun Zhongzi of the Chan Sect.

At this moment, he has been entrusted with a decree from Yuanshi Tianzun and is carrying a jade box filled with Wind and Thunder Immortal Almonds eastward from the Southern Continent.

When he arrived in front of the Penglai Holy Realm, he saw the Tian Yuan Palace packed with guests, beams of Immortal Light rising skyward, endless auspiciousness lingering above the palace halls. It seemed as if a tide of heavenly fortune was swirling above the Penglai Holy Realm, like blooming blue lotuses.

Grand and majestic, it lingered undispersed!

"Has the fortune of the Jie Sect actually risen instead of declined?"

Beyond the thirty-three heavens.

In the Yuqing Realm Qingwei Heaven.

A point of Wisdom Light slowly lit up, transforming into a pair of invisible and intangible eyes, colorless and non-reflective, observing the various scenes within the Penglai Holy Realm.

Previously, such sights were invisible.

Although a Saint could open their eyes and peer into any corner of the Three Realms, they were unable to see through another Saint's domain.

Only by borrowing the "eye" of a disciple could they clearly see the grand fortune within the Penglai Holy Realm!

"Is it because Yu Yuan was appointed Vice Sect Hierarch, thereby boosting the fortune of the Jie Sect?"

Inside the Qingwei Heaven, Yin and Yang evolved, the Five Qi clustered, and Qian Kun continued to shake.

"It's only one person; how could they drive such a surge in the Sect's fortune?"

"This child is definitely not simple!"

"Perhaps another trial should be conducted."

"If it's as I suspect, one could eliminate them without lifting a finger..."

Penglai Holy Realm

Tian Yuan Palace

Perceiving the arrival of Yun Zhongzi, Yu Yuan immediately came out to greet him, expressing his surprise, "Aren't you busy refining that 'Miniature Jiangshan Sheji Map'? How do you have the time to come?"

"I am here on orders."

Yun Zhongzi said with a smile, "My teacher, Yuanshi Tianzun, has heard that you were granted the honorable position of Vice Sect Hierarch, and has specially sent me to deliver two Wind and Thunder Immortal Almonds, to enhance your prestige!"

With those words, he took out a jade box and handed it to Yu Yuan.

This jade box seemed to be a crystal-clear gemstone, delicate and small, square-shaped, and only about the size of a palm. The surface of the box was carved with exquisite patterns and runes and it also emitted a faint fragrance.

It was uncertain whether the scent came from the box itself or whether the fragrance of the Immortal Almonds inside was seeping through.

Yu Yuan looked at Yun Zhongzi with surprise and his eyes were filled with suspicion.

But no matter how much he looked or even used the Upper Pure Divine Eye, he couldn't spot any flaws.

Yun Zhongzi, seeing that Yu Yuan hadn't accepted the box and was instead staring intensely at him, said with displeasure, "Do you suspect that I'm an imposter?"

"How strange! Truly strange!"

Yu Yuan curiously said, "Previously the Yuqing Saint wanted to crush me to death, and now you're unexpectedly bringing a gift... could there be some trickery involved?"

Yun Zhongzi was taken aback and his face looked somewhat displeased, "Regarding the past, I've heard you broke the rules, and also that your Jie Sect disciples disrespected the Saint, attempting to strike at my teacher...

Let's leave that aside. If you do not wish to accept the Immortal Almonds, I can take them back."

With that, he moved to retrieve the jade box.

However, Yu Yuan was faster and had already grabbed the box first.

He was sure of one thing.

To Yun Zhongzi, the Yuqing Saint Yuanshi Tianzun was a benefactor and teacher, who treated him exceedingly well, like a father to a son. Even though he and Yu Yuan had a close relationship, if Yu Yuan dared to utter a single word against his teacher, he would never tolerate it!

Yu Yuan could understand Yun Zhongzi's feelings.

Just as if anyone dared to insult his own teacher, the Golden Spirit Saint Mother, no matter who the person was, he would surely make them pay a price!

"Wind and Thunder Immortal Almonds, are they those legendary Spirit Fruits that even mortals can ingest to immediately possess Heavenly Immortal Power?"

Yu Yuan curiously asked while holding the jade box.

He remembered that Yun Zhongzi had a disciple called Lei Zhenzi, who had swallowed a Wind and Thunder Immortal Almond and instantly transformed from a mortal child into a Heavenly Immortal with profound Dao Xing.

Seeing him accepting the jade box, Yun Zhongzi's displeasure faded, and he nodded, "That's right, these Wind and Thunder Immortal Almonds have always been nurtured in the Yuxu Palace, a rarity even for direct disciples like us."

"Then I really must see what it looks like."

While speaking, Yu Yuan reached out and gently opened the jade box.

The next instant, a stream of the purest Divine Light burst from the box like an arrow, shooting straight into his brow.

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