Chapter 331: Chapter 330: Treasured Relics (First Update)

For a long time, the Immortal Martial Mountain did not officially introduce its own Daoist of three generations. Even the title "Daoist" only emerged recently. It’s not that Immortal Martial Mountain lacked talented young individuals, but there were too many.

When the first-generation disciples were young, Immortal Martial Mountain was just in its infancy. No one would be recognized as the Saint Heir of a Holy Land, only respecting the most powerful cultivator, Hong Xuanji, as the foremost figure, while among the second-generation disciples, the Valkyrie was once acknowledged as the most talented of her generation.

Unfortunately, she died.

Compared to the second generation, there were far more third-generation disciples, and naturally, there were no shortage of outstanding talents; those who started early had already reached the Star Lord Realm.

Zhou Chengwu, known as the Little Martial Immortal, reached the Star Lord Peak at just over a hundred years of age, attempting to break through to the Super Star Position, possessing the highest cultivation level, thus recognized as the foremost of the third generation.

Though acknowledged, Immortal Martial Mountain had not officially conferred such a status, let alone receiving recognition like Wang Xuan, who earned the title "Hongwu" bestowed by the Martial Immortal.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Wang Xuan," Zhou Chengwu said with goodwill in his eyes, smiling at Wang Xuan.

He had long surpassed a hundred years in age, and his realm was considerably high, making it inappropriate to still be referred to as "youth".

Now that Wang Xuan has excelled and received the Martial Immortal’s acknowledgment, becoming the Daoist of the entire Immortal Martial Mountain, officially recognized as the foremost individual of the youth.

It’s not due to his cultivation level, but his talent, accomplishments, character, and other outstanding qualities, serving as an exemplar for the youth of Immortal Martial Mountain.

The emotions among everyone were complex, especially the third-generation disciples; Wang Xuan became the Daoist of Immortal Martial Mountain at such a young age, destined to receive better training in the future.

Within the Immortal Martial True Inheritance, besides his cultivation level, Wang Xuan had already reached the forefront, his status far surpassing theirs. As disciples of Immortal Martial Mountain, each considered themselves prodigies, inherently proud.

But comparisons between individuals can be detrimental, and even the most random of them were revered by cultivators of the same realm, yet now they had to look up to Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan stood up, cupped his hands towards Zhou Chengwu, and then said to Hong Xuanji, "Disciple had the fortune to glimpse some mysteries by chance and contributed with luck, and is truly undeserving of such praise; moreover, as a member of the Human Race, my actions are merely duty."

"You are humble." Hong Xuanji manifested a suit of armor consisting of a Golden Silk Armor, Cloud Pattern Purple Gold Crown, white silk cloak, and Cloud-Stepping Sea-Soaring Boots. With a casual wave, Wang Xuan was clad in it.

Once Wang Xuan donned the armor, towering golden light enveloped his entire being, dragon shadows danced around him, and a phantom of a True Phoenix hovered overhead, resembling a War God descended!

"The Ancestral Martial Immortal grants you a piece of Primordial Purple Gold. This metal is a remnant from when the Ancestral Martial Immortal forged his Lifebound Weapon, of extremely high grade, still capable of nurturing into an Immortal War Weapon embryo." In Hong Xuanji’s hand was a piece of brightly glowing purple Immortal Gold, so dazzling that it made everyone squint, slowly flying towards Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan respectfully accepted, his heart excited, for such a treasure was indeed a prized possession, even equivalent to trading for a Level 3 Life Source Star.

"Thank you for the grace of the Ancestral Immortal." Wang Xuan gazed at the Primordial Purple Gold with fervent eyes, and everyone present envied him, wishing they were in his place.

Know that such a treasure is hard to obtain even for Half-Step Immortals; only reaching the Immortal Realm would grant the ability to acquire such materials to forge one’s own Immortal War Weapon.

Hong Xuanji continued, "Furthermore, I grant you a meditation mat, on which even a True Immortal can meditate to increase wisdom and aid cultivation. Also, an Immortal Source Void Python, inherently capable of traversing spaces and gathering stray source particles, provides substantial auxiliary effects. Finally, a Star Hall, able to withstand Star Lord attacks for a short time, gathering pure starlight to operate autonomously, is a treasure of defense."

These three treasures left even True Immortals like Hou Zhaohua and Wu Zhutian gazing enviously, for such valuable items could only be received as gifts from elders, truly as difficult as ascending to the heavens to find on their own.

Any single one of these matched their entire net worth, and now Wang Xuan possessed all three, along with the armor and Primordial Purple Gold, highlighting Immortal Martial Mountain’s emphasis on their "Daoist."

Wang Xuan accepted the items, and following Sect Leader Hong Xuanji’s indication, he proceeded to give his "acceptance speech," a necessary part of the process.

Below, most Immortals were of a higher generation than him. Having only entered the sect for two years, he progressed from the Meridian Opening Realm to the Peak of Earth Immortal, becoming the King of Earth Immortals, honored as the Daoist of Immortal Martial Mountain.

His rise was truly legendary, even the True Disciples of Immortal Martial Mountain found it incredible.

Earth Immortal and Human Immortal disciples gazed at him with reverence and respect, while Celestial Immortal disciples looked at the radiant Wang Xuan with thirty percent respect and seventy percent envy.

Ah, the Daoist of Immortal Martial Mountain, with the inclination of resources destined to rise faster; currently surpassing them in status, in the future likely to surpass in combat power and cultivation level, becoming someone they look up to in every aspect.

Wang Xuan stowed away the white jade-colored meditation mat, Primordial Purple Gold, and Star Hall, while the Immortal Source Void Python circled his person, absorbing source particles, eventually coalescing a mass that became a radiant pearl.

"Most of my achievements are largely due to luck, simply because I dared." Wang Xuan shared his foresight of future "visions" with the people present, revealing the context to the many Immortals.

If not for his faith in his dreams and his bold return to Immortal Martial Mountain to meet the Sect Leader through Yue Yiyi’s hand, the millions of living beings stationed on Earth in the Celestial Demon Realm would have perished.

At that time, the Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal disciples in the Celestial Demon Realm looked at Wang Xuan with fear, realizing that Wang Xuan turned out to be their savior.

This time, Wang Xuan’s achievements were astonishingly significant, and their gratitude towards him was immense. At this point, they sincerely acknowledged Wang Xuan as the Daoist.

Dozens of True Disciples stood up, bowing deeply towards Wang Xuan, and said, "Thank the Daoist, thank the Sect Leader."

Wang Xuan said, "My achievements are merely passing the word, hardly noteworthy."

Though he spoke this way, Wang Xuan felt no guilt about the rewards he received; knowing that peeping into the future came at a price beyond these disciples’ imagination.

Looking at the dazzling Wang Xuan, some disciples felt a bit discontented, thinking Wang Xuan was really lucky, believing he merely stumbled into fortune with a desire to think "I could do it too."

Although these are likely illusions, they will never know the truth, nor will they know how humble Wang Xuan truly is. Yet, with the Sect Leader’s acknowledgment and the Ancestral Martial Immortal’s designation, none dared to object, instead offering their congratulations. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"As members of Immortal Martial Mountain, everyone should be cautious in words and deeds, strive courageously forward, and protect our homeland, working for a more prosperous future for Immortal Martial Mountain!

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What Wang Xuan said stirred many disciples into fervor, eager to establish their own achievements and become a figure like Wang Xuan.

Hong Xuanji nodded in silent approval, finding Wang Xuan’s conduct indeed had the demeanor of a Daoist, with praiseworthy highlights.

Following this was the process of awards and recognition, with a Golden Scroll in Hong Xuanji’s hand, evaluating what items should be given based on the achievements of the Immortals, not including the first generation ancestors for the years concerned.

The Nine Veins’ disciples contributed most through the Five Veins, receiving the highest rewards.

"Zhou Mingyu, awarded a Peak Earth Grade Celestial Treasure based on merits."

"Wu Ruo, awarded a Lower Celestial Grade Spirit Grass based on merits."

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"Wu Zhutian, awarded a True Tier Immortal Gold piece and a Lower-Rank Demon Saint servant based on merits."

"Lin Xiyue, awarded an Immortal Osmanthus and a Middle Celestial Grade Celestial Treasure based on merits."

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One by one, disciples received their treasures, which were the hard-earned fruits of fighting against demons from the Ten Thousand Beasts Realm, albeit with substantial worth, equivalent to many years of accumulated wealth.

"Wang Xuan, awarded development rights of the Black Mountain Territory in the Ten Thousand Beasts Realm, with all earnings belonging to him."

Upon hearing this, everyone enviously looked at Wang Xuan, with those who knew the true size of the Black Mountain Territory aware of its vast millions of square kilometers, its exploitative development, yielding enormous profits.