Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel-Chapter 742 - 413: I Have Three Gifts (Part 2)

No one knew exactly why, but even through the jade pillars, Mr. Sui could sense that Bodhisattva’s silent discontent—because of the added influence of the Ancestor Master and the demand, the relationship between Celestial Vein Sword Mountain and the Four Seasons Sect was incredibly good.

Saying it was like a couple in harmony didn’t seem like an issue...

To the extent that whenever cultivators from other sects opened their mouths, they would face the pressure of two sects, truly terrifying.

He perked up his ears, ready to hear more gossip.

But it was at this moment.

Lixi suddenly said, "Here they come!"

Hmm?

Who is coming?

Sui instinctively looked up to the sky.

And saw a divide between the clouds and the clear blue in the vast heavenly dome, the sun that should have been hung high in the sky had vanished without a trace.

A bird emitting dazzling glows, extremely magnificent in appearance, was pulling a resplendent golden carriage through the sky, leaving ripples like sunlight in its wake.

Simultaneously, rain, no, clear liquor, poured down from the heavenly dome.

The light emitted by the carriage even replaced the sun, and no matter where in the Tao Furnace Realm it was, one could witness this divine-like spectacle.

A voice came from behind the carriage:

"Welcome all to my Nascent Soul ceremony, I’ve brewed some wine from beyond the heavens, offered as the first gift to everyone!"

The voice was grand yet gentle, echoing between heaven and earth.

As the voice sounded, 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

before all living beings gazing at this place, a cup forged by sunlight appeared, and the wine dripped into it, just half-filled. The golden crystal cup brimming with translucent liquor was truly beautiful.

Whether plain folks, cultivators, spirit beasts, or the Spirit Race, all could see that this gift would greatly benefit them—this was osmanthus wine strengthened by the Tao Furnace Realm’s power.

They all drank the wine in unison.

Then shouted together:

"Thank you, True Man Lingye!"

"Thank you, Immortal!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

A figure had already descended from the Phoenix-pulled carriage, directly seating himself on the lotus platform prepared by the Four Seasons Sect, which was about an acre in size.

He sat cross-legged on the ground.

Sunlight scattered upon him, making him seem as though glowing.

And the Phoenix also shrank.

Quietly landing on Li Ye’s shoulder, leisurely preening its feathers.

Next, the Flint Fire Crystal Insect, Cyan Bird, Beaver, Magnolia, Gourd, Spirit Ant, fungal threads... All spirit beasts and spirit plants reared by Li Ye emerged from different portals and nestled quietly beside him.

Except for a clearly young, plump beaver who boldly came over with the Flint Fire Crystal Insect and Magnolia, with one occupying his embrace, one on his shoulder, and another on his hair.

Li Ye gently stroked the small beaver in his arms, lowering his gaze to see only its shining black eyes looking back at him.

Full of admiration.

Li Ye smiled indulgently.

Looking up into the distance.

That high platform of clouds, the vast crowd of cultivators in the distance, and the magnificent Four Seasons Grotto Heaven landscape all in his eyes.

Many deity elders and sect mentors were also over there, looking at him.

Eyes filled with joy and encouragement.

—Honestly speaking, to have the Four Seasons Sect orchestrate such an elaborate ceremony, there had never been another like Li Ye in over a thousand years.

That they could hold such a grand event indeed brought them great happiness.

It’s like a common household parading through a banquet night and day for a child who secured the top laureate in exams, much like how the Four Seasons Sect felt at the moment.

Li Ye closed his eyes briefly.

With a smile at the corner of his mouth, he said, "Welcome, everyone."

And then.

Once again, the sound akin to a mountain shattering sea roared—

"Wishing True Man Lingye success in achieving Nascent Soul, with boundless longevity!"

"Wishing True Man Lingye a full fruition of Tao, and smooth future!"

"Wishing True Man Lingye vast sky and seas, all wishes fulfilled!"

Simple blessings.

But with so many cultivators shouting in unison, the voices truly roared like a mountain calling and the sea responding, even the heavens and earth replied together.

After their cheers quieted.

Wei Qingye, wearing a specially designed and fitted Taoist robe, appeared from the direction of Celestial Vein Sword Mountain.

He smiled at Li Ye and said, "Celestial Vein Sword Mountain congratulates True Man Lingye on achieving Nascent Soul, bestowing a pair of Heavenly Deficiency Spiritual Jade, three Celestial Vein Sword Ginseng, and a thousand pounds of Celestial Incline Sand!"

Li Ye greeted him with a cupped hand: "Thank you."

Following Wei Qingye,

Cizhu Bodhisattva from Kongxiang Temple also stepped forward and said, "Kongxiang Temple congratulates True Man Lingye on reaching the great achievement of Nascent Soul, with smooth path to immortality, presenting a purple-golden alms bowl, three hundred sticks of relic sandalwood, and a lotus throne pavilion!"

Li Ye continued to express his thanks.

Then, Bitter Journey Academy, Spirit Refining Sect, Qiongguan Mountain, Yaoxiang Demon Sect...

One after another, the six major sects presented their gifts for his Nascent Soul celebration.

All were extremely precious treasures exclusive to them—speaking of value, those treasures alone were likely enough to purchase several miniature worlds.

So many gifts received, he felt numb—but his smile was genuine, even contemplating that if he could achieve Nascent Soul a few more times, he might accumulate enough wealth just from receiving gifts to become wealthy himself.

After the six major sects had presented their gifts.

The air paused briefly to a standstill.

When Sister Wangshu’s voice unexpectedly rang out.

"Nascent Soul achieved, the path is clear."

"Just hope you won’t forget this fine time and beautiful view, my brother."

"This is our small blessing."

No sooner had her voice faded, the deities in the heavenly dome cast down rays of spiritual light, surrounding the floral wreath given by Ancestor Master Su Xing to Li Ye, forming a miniature scene of the four seasons.

Though Li Ye temporarily couldn’t discern the wreath’s specific use, he knew it was undeniably a precious treasure.

This time he stood solemnly to thank: "Thank you, venerable mentors, thank you... Sister Wangshu."

Thereafter.

He sat again.

His voice boomed across the skies like thunder:

"Previously I offered wine to everyone, now I have another gift."

"Please join me in enjoying it."

"It’s truly beautiful."

Li Ye extended his hand.

This time, from the heavenly dome, or rather the Tao Furnace Realm’s power poured down like a waterfall—once again, the Tao Furnace Realm supported Li Ye, and this vast Power of Heavenly Dao settled into his palm.

Falling and scattering from his fingertips.

As if drifting sand, each grain transforming after passing through his fingers, becoming a small ring composed of four colors.

The ring was not large, but under its radiant glimmers it was akin to a painting, ceaselessly shifting with the beauty of the four seasons, yet an enigmatic veil of rain shrouded it.

No matter how deep into the Demon Path a demonic cultivator was, wearing this ring would calm their tumultuous heart, while the sound of wind and rain would whisper by their ear—much like a night long ago, sitting in a room watching raindrops fall like a curtain outside the window.

The drizzle, accompanying peace...

And a rare sense of security.

The downpour isolating all.

Including all worldly troubles and mundane struggles, the pursuit of livelihood, the hunts from foes, the pressure of advancing...

All cast aside.

In this moment, only the veil of rain and the splendid view lingered.

Many remained silent.

This gift was exceedingly precious.

The previous wine was pure spiritual power meant to aid advancement, whereas this ring provided a barrier for souls and divine senses, immensely beneficial to righteous cultivators and practically a panacea for troubled demonic cultivators.

Its rarity and value were indescribable.

More than just saving a life—it would be a remedy for countless tribulations of demonic possession.

A righteous path leader’s willingness to offer such a gift is astonishing!

Though some demonic cultists might disdain, others subjected to the Demon Path out of necessity felt joy.

They opened their mouths.

Hoping to express true, solemn thanks.

Yet Li Ye spoke first:

"And, I have another gift for you all."

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit with anticipation.

Then they saw in Li Ye’s palm a black-and-white lotus accompanied by strands of gray mist, through which another world seemed visible.

Seen... was the Underworld.