Initially, Yu Yanshi intended to establish an Immortal Dynasty, bestowing benevolence upon mortals, offering a path to transcendence.
Later, Master Tao exhausted all his wealth, spreading sweet rain everywhere, delivering all sentient beings.
It seemed as if two major forces had initiated some form of competition, while the mortals of the Human Clan had uniquely received all the benefits.
Initially, most people felt that the benefits offered by Master Tao were not as appealing as those from Yu Yanshi.
Spirit Treasure Dew?
It's merely a rain, how rare could it be?
Yet it required Master Tao, who had achieved Great Perfection in the Ultimate Happiness Realm, to exhaust all his wealth and still wasn't enough. It even called for an additional "Treasure Vault of the Gods", gifts from the gods that Master Tao had every reason to keep for himself, thus becoming the richest cultivator in the Longevity Realm.
Even if Duobao were reborn, he might still not compare to his beloved disciple.
This grand and burden-free benefit is something even a Saint should accept.
Master Tao, however, chose to forsake it all, just to bring a "Spirit Treasure Dew" to the seventy-two provinces.
Upon hearing this, many were filled with curiosity, all wanting to know just how miraculous the rain personally summoned by Master Tao could be.
Tao Qian did not delay either; as soon as his words fell.
With a wave of his sleeve, the treasures and extraordinary items seen everywhere in the Penglai Sea reversed and surged upward like a torrent, not returning these gifts to the hands of the gods, but rather borrowing the Heavenly Track to send them into the complete Ancestor God Forbidden Technique.
With another wave, even the bride price and dowry were sent up as well.
The endless treasures and extraordinary resources were all transformed into large or small pure Source Qi points, swallowed by the suddenly manifested All Heavens' network and Ancestor God Forbidden Technique.
After evaluating, he knew it was enough.
Tao Qian immediately saluted the numerous Exotic Treasures within the forbidden technique, including the "Nine States' Twelve Treasures", and then loudly declared: "All treasures possess spirit, assist me, I implore."
After speaking, Tao Qian began to chant: "Golden light of merit illuminates the dark abyss. Fragrant streams flow from the floral pool, lotus canopy floats with the clouds. The spirits gather in harmony, always residing in twelve towers. Swiftly proclaim the Spirit Treasure decree, to freely wander in paradise."
The Sweet Rain Skill was originally a basic spell of the Spirit Treasure Sect, casually performed by an ordinary disciple on Qingping and Bibo Islands to cover a few mu of territory.
Yet to cover the entire world, complete seventy-two provinces, even Tao Qian, now at Perfect Ultimate Happiness, couldn't achieve that.
Thus, he borrowed the power of the Ancestor God Forbidden Technique.
If others asked for a loan, even if it were the sect masters and elders of the Twelve Daoist Sects, most would find it impossible. But Tao Qian was different, with immense reputation.
As soon as he finished chanting the Spirit Treasure Dew Spell, the heavens changed.
More precisely, the seventy-two provinces of the Longevity Realm, including the Penglai Sea, as well as extreme territories such as the South Sea, North Sea, and Ice Plateau, all manifested clusters of golden light "auspicious clouds".
Like thunder awakening all things, rumbling and echoing.
Sweet rainstorm, pouring down heavily.
At this moment, every province, every city, every town, every county, every village... even the various secret realms within the cultivation world, also received this unprecedented gift.
The sweet rain covering the Longevity Realm, equally unprecedented.
Even sect forces with enmity towards Tao Qian, such as the Evil Sect, Demon Buddha Temple, and the Xiu Family, quietly opened their forbidden arrays, allowing the sweet rain to fall.
Tens of billions of people!
With extraordinary coherence, they stepped out the door, facing the sky, allowing the rain to fall upon them.
Initially, they only felt that the rain was sweet and refreshing, soothing their hearts.
Afterward, they quickly felt mentally refreshed and temporary relief from ailments.
Seeing the benefits, no one could resist.
They all went to find various pots and bowls to collect the rain, while the more impatient directly opened their mouths to drink like cows, filling their stomachs.
Unexpected changes emerged in some unnoticed territories within the Longevity Realm.
There were various living beings!
Human Clan, or other races, even common grass and stubborn stones.
After being showered with the "Spirit Treasure Dew" summoned by Tao Qian, they were transformed and experienced some incredibly mystical changes.
Some living beings' bodies underwent astounding transformations, while others received seeds of thought.
The former is straightforward, but for the latter, even Tao Qian himself does not know what changes they will undergo.
"This technique is no longer the ordinary Spirit Treasure Dew Technique; it contains the blessings of the Heavenly Venerate, the essence of the gods, the spirit of the Human Dao, and some personal touches I added."
"All living beings may bathe in the dew, but those who are destined will receive my true gifts."
"Some seeds only await the day they bloom; let's see what surprises await."
Before Biyou Palace, these thoughts surged in Tao Qian's heart.
At the same time, as he looked at the Seventy-two provinces, special figures reflected in his eyes, including young men and women of the Human Clan and some alien races.
As Tao Qian gazed at the Human World, he also sensed approving glances cast from the Outer Realm.
Clearly, his actions, although unexpected by everyone, were extremely favorable in the eyes of the "All Gods" from the Spirit Treasure Heavenly Venerate's camp.
Tao Qian successfully navigated the Dao Path's conflict with an unexpected method.
When all heavens celebrated and all gods blessed, it was the most auspicious.
The Ma Yi Immortal presiding over the wedding signaled for the music to play and called out:
"Jade Ring Goddess, Spirit Treasure Immortal."
"Revel in this evening, the Phoenix sings in harmony."
"As the Phoenix sings in harmony, it shall soar and fly."
"May it rest with the heavens, celebrating the endless flow."
As Ma Yi spoke, the divine music and celestial sounds reached their peak.
Though there were no treasures from the gods to accompany, the blessings from the immortals and countless people filled every corner of Penglai Sea with joy and happiness.
Attending the banquet personally, Yue Lao and the Red Bird Fairy couldn't help but cast spells, summoning a sky filled with Red Bird Star Light and red threads under the moon.
These phenomena were truly astonishing.
The guests at the banquet today would likely never forget the scene they witnessed in this moment, even after hundreds of years.
Amidst this celestial display!
Tao Qian and Yunrong first bowed to heaven and earth, then to their elders, and finally to each other as husband and wife.
Normally, after the ceremony, it would be time for the celebratory banquet.
But just as the guests were about to return to Ascending Immortal Island for the banquet, Grandma Taizhen, who had cheerfully accepted the couple's homage, suddenly stepped forward and called out:
"Hold on, hold on!"
"On this joyous day, there's still one matter to address."
Upon hearing Grandma's words, the guests were puzzled, and so was Tao Qian.
The couple had already finished their bows, what else could there be? Surely, the only thing left was the wedding night.
In some territories of the Mortal World, there are customs like parties for the wedding night, but such things are not popular in the Cultivation World.
Just as everyone was in doubt, they saw Grandma Taizhen dressed in festive attire, taking out a treasure from her sleeve while speaking to Tao Qian:
"Good son-in-law, you once made remarkable achievements in the Mortal World, and thus a small problem arose."
"Normally, it should be Mr. Duobao who clears it up for you, but he is lazy and reincarnated through Corpse Disintegration, so this falls on Grandma."
"Now that you're the son-in-law of Jade Ring Mountain, you're considered part of our Doumu lineage, and this benefit is yours to enjoy."
With that said, without waiting for Tao Qian and the guests to comprehend.
Grandma Taizhen spoke again, unexpectedly revealing a secret unknown to cultivators in this realm.
"Good son-in-law, earlier you tricked and killed the alchemist and inadvertently also the Hu Hai Demon Lord."
"But you didn't know that the magic fetus avatars left by Ancestor Dragon were more than one; besides Hu Hai, there is another one near the Longevity Realm. This original body belonged to his descendants, related to Hu Hai and was his blood brother. Though lacking talent, he had some experiences."
"He was first refined by Ancestor Dragon into an avatar, thus enjoying a lifespan of ten thousand years, everlasting life."
"Later, while wandering in the Great Abyss, he combined with an Outer Realm evil creature."
"This Evil God is called Red Teeth Star Lord, originally a star monster with promising cultivation, hoping to ascend to godhood. Unfortunately, he overestimated himself during the god war, was severely wounded, and unexpectedly merged with the descendant of Ancestor Dragon, becoming a new demon."
"This monster, though hating you greatly, is cunning and cautious; he won't act unless absolutely sure."
"Surely planning to hide in the shadows, waiting for a chance to ambush you after you enter the Great Abyss for training."
"As this small calamity was discovered by Grandma, I might as well take care of it for you."
"It's just right!"
"Your wedding with Yunrong caused such strange phenomena, that fool can't help but peek out from the Secret Realm, bound to perish today."
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This speech contained so much secret information that Tao Qian and the guests were all left dumbfounded.
Grandma Taizhen had already taken out that treasure, which turned out to be a mirror of neither gold nor jade, inscribed with ancient tadpole script, and emitting divine light that soared into the heavens.
The mirror held a very high status.
Even when Grandma Taizhen used it, she must first hold it and perform a ceremony before saying:
"I request Lord Haotian!"
"To eradicate the Red Teeth Star Lord for Yunrong and her good husband across space."
"For the three-year fetal period, peace is deserved, how can it be watched by such vile creatures."