Chapter 4353: Jade Cavity Stone

Early that morning, a vast bluestone plaza was filled with numerous green jade tables, behind which cultivators were seated. Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qiulin, and others were among them, occupying more prominent positions.

Ye Xuanji, Xuan Xuzi, Lin Jiu, and their companions were further back, followed by Golden Immortal cultivators.

As a loud Buddhist chant resonated, a clear male voice announced, "The auspicious hour has arrived; please welcome Senior Martial Uncle Miaode."

Immediately, waves of Buddhist chants echoed throughout the entire City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, like the harmonious singing of countless Buddhas.

Hearing the chants, the cultivators felt a profound sense of peace.

A seven-colored Buddhist light appeared in the distant sky, faintly revealing a figure amidst the continuous chanting. The seven-colored light moved swiftly, appearing above the plaza in a flash. As the light receded, Grandmaster Miaode's figure was revealed.

He was clad in a golden monk's robe, with palms pressed together, his face benevolent. Buddhist light enveloped his entire body, making him resemble an ancient Buddha.

Wang Changsheng and the other Grand Unity Golden Immortals rose to their feet, bowing slightly in respect.

Wang Lihe and the other cultivators also stood, saying in unison, "Greetings, Grandmaster Miaode (Senior Martial Uncle Miaode)."

Their voices resonated throughout the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, echoing continuously in the sky.

"Amitabha," Grandmaster Miaode said. "Thank you all for traveling great distances to attend this humble monk's Grand Unity celebration. Your presence is deeply appreciated."

Grandmaster Miaode's voice, though not loud, carried across the entire peak.

He descended onto the main platform and took his seat.

"The Star-Moon Palace congratulates Grandmaster Miaode on ascending to Grand Unity Golden Immortal. We present a set of mid-grade immortal artifacts, a pot of third-tier immortal tea, and a batch of artifact-refining materials."

"The Wang family offers a top-grade immortal artifact, the Seven-Colored Zen Staff, ten 20-million-year-old immortal herbs, a third-tier immortal talisman, and a bottle of third-tier immortal pills, wishing Grandmaster Miaode further progress."

"Qian'an Temple congratulates Grandmaster Miaode on becoming a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, presenting a set of mid-grade immortal artifacts and ten 10-million-year-old immortal herbs."

Many representatives offered gifts. Among the congratulatory guests, Du Yue had the most formidable background, but the Wang family's gift was the most valuable. While other forces typically offered a set of mid-grade immortal artifacts at most, the Wang family presented a top-grade immortal artifact, along with immortal herbs, talismans, and pills. It was no secret that Grandmaster Miaode had a good personal relationship with the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple. Immortal Lord Taihao was skilled in artifact refining, so offering a top-grade immortal artifact was not unusual. With the Calabash of Time in his possession, it was easy for Wang Changsheng to cultivate 20-million-year-old immortal herbs.

Grandmaster Miaode beamed with delight; Wang Changsheng's gift was precisely what he desired. When he ascended to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect had only rewarded him with a set of mid-grade immortal artifacts. It was known that even Grand Luo Golden Immortals typically used sets of top-grade immortal artifacts, and supreme-grade immortal artifacts were exceptionally rare. The Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect had many Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and it was impossible to reward a top-grade immortal artifact for every new one. Top-grade immortal artifacts were still very precious. Of course, this was relative to ordinary Grand Unity Golden Immortals; for an artifact refiner like Wang Changsheng, who was skilled in the art, a single top-grade immortal artifact was not particularly significant.

After all guests had presented their gifts, Grandmaster Miaode raised his teacup and said, "Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. This humble monk raises a toast to you all."

After he finished his spirit tea, the cultivators all raised their teacups and drained them. As the tea entered their bodies, the Grand Unity Golden Immortals felt a sudden enlightenment.

"Excellent tea! Is this Bodhi Immortal Tea?" Du Yue praised.

"Precisely so. This is our Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect's exclusive immortal tea," Grandmaster Miaode said with a smile, nodding.

The assembly enjoyed tea and discussed the Dao, clinking cups and exchanging pleasantries.

Over two hours later, the celebration concluded, and guests gradually departed. Grandmaster Miaode invited Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to stay for a longer period, and they accepted.

In a secluded manor, Grandmaster Miaode, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Ye Xuanji sat in a bluestone pavilion, conversing.

"Madam Wang," Grandmaster Miaode said, "this is something you mentioned to this humble monk; a fellow Daoist gifted it to me."

Grandmaster Miaode took out a golden jade box and handed it to Wang Ruyan.

Wang Ruyan took the golden jade box, opened it, and saw a silvery-white jade stone emanating a silver glow. It had spiraling patterns, resembling acupuncture points. She picked up the jade stone; it felt light and cool to the touch.

"Jade Aperture Stone!" Wang Ruyan exclaimed, her face lighting up with joy. This was a crucial material for refining Jade Aperture Immortal Talismans, which the Wang family had been searching for but had not found.

"Grandmaster Miaode, I'll take this Jade Aperture Stone. Please name your price," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

"If Madam Wang likes it, please accept it as a gift," Grandmaster Miaode replied with a smile. "Fellow Daoist Wang gave me a grand present, so this humble monk giving you a Jade Aperture Stone is nothing."

"Then thank you very much," Wang Ruyan said. She did not decline and accepted it. If they could refine a Jade Aperture Immortal Talisman, they could attempt to open the ninth aperture.

"Grandmaster Miaode, you've received quite a few valuable items this time," Ye Xuanji said with a hint of envy. "It seems you have a good chance of cultivating an Immortal Body."

Grandmaster Miaode had received many congratulatory gifts, including at least four types of third-tier immortal pills for body tempering, all refined with the core crystals of Grand Unity Golden Immortal-stage seven-colored Chaos Beasts.

"Cultivating an Immortal Body is not that easy," Grandmaster Miaode explained. "While those body-tempering immortal pills can indeed strengthen physical power, they are still far inferior to our Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect's Sarira Pills."

"Sarira Pills? I've heard of them. I heard they are refined with eight-colored core crystals. It's truly impressive that your sect can even purify eight-colored core crystals; you are indeed a great sect," Ye Xuanji said with admiration. The Ye family could also purify core crystals, but their highest achievement was purifying six-colored Chaos Beast core crystals from the Golden Immortal stage, which required a significant amount of time and rare formation materials.

"Of course," Grandmaster Miaode responded. "Otherwise, Sarira Pills wouldn't be so effective. Unfortunately, purifying nine-colored core crystals is extremely difficult. If we could purify them to refine Sarira Pills, cultivating an Immortal Body would be guaranteed." Only Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect cultivators who had made significant contributions could receive Sarira Pills. Supply was short compared to demand, mainly because purifying eight-colored core crystals was so challenging.

"Purifying nine-colored core crystals? I doubt many forces in the Immortal Realm can achieve that!" Wang Changsheng mused.

"Certainly not many," Grandmaster Miaode agreed. "Even if they could, it would require substantial formation materials and a vast amount of time. I heard from Senior Martial Brother Huikong that some special immortal artifacts, when imbued with Primordial Spiritual Treasures, can also be used to purify Chaos Beast core crystals, which is relatively more convenient. One such artifact appeared over 50 million years ago, and multiple Grand Luo Golden Immortals competed for it. It was said to have fallen into the hands of Fairy Taiyang, but she has been missing for many years, and her fate is unknown."

"Special immortal artifact! Fairy Taiyang! Grandmaster Miaode, could you elaborate?" Wang Changsheng asked, hearing this for the first time and feeling curious.

Grandmaster Miaode nodded and recounted what he knew. This was not a major secret; it had been widely discussed back then, but so much time had passed that many had forgotten.