A seven-colored rainbow bridge connected the golden Dharma image to the ground beneath "Liu Xiuer's" feet.
"Disciple, come onto the bridge!"
A majestic and resonant voice, akin to the true essence of the Great Dao, echoed.
Liu Xiuer's heart surged with emotion. Following that voice, he raised his foot and stepped onto the seven-colored rainbow bridge.
The illusory and ethereal seven-colored rainbow bridge was incredibly solid. Liu Xiuer felt a sense of unwavering stability as he stepped on it.
In the next instant, the seven-colored rainbow bridge ascended, carrying Liu Xiuer to the front of the golden divine statue.
Sevenfold Phenomenon – Rainbow Bridge Reception!
Here, the "super explosive and incredibly awesome disciple recruitment special effect" finally concluded. All the phenomena slowly dissipated. Liu Xiuer, enveloped in spiritual light, was flown towards the cave where Hao Ren resided.
...
The Yun Family Immortal Estate.
Silence reigned, so profound one could hear a needle drop!
Everyone was immersed in the previously astonishing phenomena, unable to extricate themselves!
After an unknown period, Su Muxue's slightly excited voice slowly sounded.
"Senior is truly unfathomable! Merely taking in a disciple, yet causing sevenfold phenomena..."
As she reached the end, Su Muxue couldn't help but feel a touch of jealousy.
Senior was truly "spoiling his disciple with power"!
Recruiting a disciple and manifesting sevenfold phenomena, a feat that shook ancient and modern times, was utterly unprecedented!
Such an act was ostentatious, but it had to be admitted, it was incredibly impressive!
Others might wish to be ostentatious, but they lacked such power!
Heh, sevenfold phenomena; it was impossible for ordinary people to even manifest one!
Senior, awesome, awesome, awesome!
Chong Xuanzi and the others, who had been kneeling until their legs were numb, rubbed their limbs and stood up.
"What realm is Senior truly in?"
"Even an Ancestor in the Nascent Soul stage wouldn't possess such power!"
"What Nascent Soul stage? Even the Mahayana stage wouldn't be this formidable!"
"In that case, Senior... could it be that they are beyond the Mahayana stage... a Celestial Being?"
"I think there's a non-zero possibility of that!"
...
The crowd chattered incessantly, discussing the matter without end.
Their words were filled with reverence for the Senior and envy for Liu Xiuer.
That's right.
This group of Golden Core cultivators was openly envious of Liu Xiuer.
Senior manifesting sevenfold phenomena and spoiling his disciple – who wouldn't be envious?
If possible, they would gladly replace Liu Xiuer and become the Senior's junior disciple.
"Do you think if I went to kneel before Senior's cave now, Senior would take me as a disciple?"
"Don't even think about it. Senior has incredibly high standards; how could he possibly fancy someone as rotten as you!"
"Hey, what are you saying? Back in the day, I was the most outstanding disciple of our Five Elder Peaks!"
"I think everyone can give it a try. Let's go to Senior's cave and kowtow to become disciples!"
...
The more this group of Golden Core cultivators discussed, the more excited they became. Finally, someone proposed a "terrible idea": why don't we all go and kneel outside Senior's cave? What if Senior takes us as disciples?
This "terrible idea" was actually agreed upon by everyone.
"Alright, alright, let's go together!"
"Uh, fellow cultivators, have any of you considered a small issue? Who among you knows Senior's cave?"
A good question indeed!
The Golden Core cultivators present exchanged glances. None of them had interacted with the Senior before, and they had no idea where his cave was!
After a second of silence, everyone looked at Yun Zhenting in unison.
"Patriarch Yun, please tell us the location of Senior's cave!"
Chong Xuanzi of the "Chong Xuan Sect" bowed to Yun Zhenting, his face filled with hopeful anticipation.
Yun Zhenting forced a wry smile.
"I can discuss other matters, but regarding this, I regret I cannot agree!"
"Sect Master Qingfeng of the 'Water Moon Sect' spoke up to persuade him, 'Patriarch Yun, please rest assured, we will absolutely not steal Yun family's thunder in front of Senior!'"
In Sect Master Qingfeng's opinion, the reason Yun Zhenting was unwilling to reveal the location of Senior's cave was primarily because he was worried that if too many people fawned over Senior, Senior would no longer protect the Yun family.
Yun Zhenting shook his head.
"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand! I am delighted that so many people admire and revere Senior; why would I stop you? It's just... Senior lives a secluded life and prefers quietude over movement. He doesn't seem to particularly enjoy visits from outsiders!"
Yun Zhenting had profound personal experience with this.
In the beginning, when he sought out Senior, Senior was always indifferent.
Later, Yun Zhenting painstakingly moved Senior with his sincerity, bit by bit.
Yun Zhenting dared not rashly bring people to meet Senior. If he angered Senior, the losses would outweigh the gains!
The Golden Core cultivators were still unwilling to give up. They surged forward, talking over each other, ceaselessly trying to persuade Yun Zhenting.
"Patriarch Yun, why don't you go and ask Senior first!"
"That's right, what if Senior is willing to see us?"
"Patriarch Yun, please!"
...
Facing everyone's requests, Yun Zhenting wanted to refuse, but he found it difficult to decline directly, so he reluctantly agreed.
"Very well, since everyone insists, I will go and inquire with Senior to see what his esteemed wishes are!"
Upon hearing Yun Zhenting's agreement, the Golden Core cultivators were overjoyed. They expressed their gratitude to Yun Zhenting one after another and urged him not to delay, to set off immediately.
Thus, amidst everyone's urging, Yun Zhenting, the head of the Yun family, left mid-way through the "Immortal Sect Assembly."
Under normal circumstances, such behavior would be extremely impolite.
It was not the way to treat guests!
How could the host leave halfway through?
However, the Golden Core cultivators from various factions who had come to attend the assembly not only bore no ill will but were all grinning from ear to ear, exceedingly happy.
Joyful!
Delighted!
They were all discussing what posture they should adopt when kowtowing to Senior, should Senior agree to see them...
Yun Zhenting did not leave alone; he took Yun Tianzhong and the little spirit monkey king with him.
He brought Yun Tianzhong with him due to selfish intentions.
Senior had "unprecedentedly" taken in a disciple.
Yun Zhenting's thoughts began to stir. He was considering if Senior might take Yun Tianzhong as a disciple.
If that were to happen, it would be wonderful.
The mere thought made him incredibly excited!
Yun Zhenting also knew that Senior's requirements for taking disciples were stringent, and it was highly unlikely he would accept Yun Tianzhong. However, people always need dreams; what if a dream came true!
As for why he brought the little spirit monkey king.
This was Yun Zhenting's "emotional card."
In his opinion, the little spirit monkey king was a beloved pet of Senior. With it present, Senior would be in a good mood, and the chances of him taking a disciple would increase.
Yun Zhenting, Yun Tianzhong, and the little spirit monkey king – two people and one monkey set off.
At this moment, no one noticed that Su Muxue had disappeared.
Yun Zhenting, along with Yun Tianzhong and the little spirit monkey king, flew ahead on their swords.
Behind them, a white figure followed silently. The white figure activated a marvelous treasure, distorting light and concealing her form, making her presence undiscoverable.
Thus, Yun Zhenting, with an invisible "tail" trailing behind, flew towards the location of Hao Ren's cave.