Daily Intelligence: From Water Snake to Jinghe Dragon King

Chapter 267 Acting Sect Leader Leads the Journey East, Replenishes Earth's Veins and Gains Merit

Yu Yu Daoist clapped his hands and laughed: "Good, good, disciple, I will entrust you with the specifics of this journey to the east."

"If needed, the entire Jie Sect, including your master, will obey your command."

Yu Yu Dao Ren's words directly propelled Liu Qing to a high position, making him the person in charge of the Jie Sect's Eastward Journey Plan.

He also demanded that everyone in the Jie Sect obey Liu Qing's orders, granting him a great deal of power and practically grooming Liu Qing as the future leader of the Jie Sect.

Overjoyed, Liu Qing hurriedly bowed and thanked his master, saying, "This disciple kowtows to thank Master for his kindness. This disciple guarantees that the plan for my Jie Sect's eastward journey will be successfully completed!"

"Gather our fortune and revitalize the Jie Sect!"

"Haha, good. Gathering up fortune and revitalizing the Jie Sect? I've waited so many years, and finally I see hope."

"Good disciple, I have not misjudged you."

The admiration in Yu Yu Dao Ren's eyes deepened. With a flick of his hand, a token appeared in his palm. This token was shaped like a small sword, with a radiant light emanating from it and a soaring sword intent.

The three, Wudang Holy Mother, Pilu Immortal, and Jingu Immortal, were shocked to see Yu Yu Daoist take out this sword-shaped token.

But after glancing at Liu Qing, he nodded slightly.

"This token contains a sword intent of my true self. It can defeat an ordinary Great Luo Realm cultivator with a single sword strike. Its power is no less than that of a high-grade acquired spiritual treasure."

"However, the greater purpose of this token is to symbolize the identity of the sect leader. My disciple, I now bestow this token upon you. When the Eastern Journey begins in the future, you may use this token to represent your master."

boom--

A huge wave surged through Liu Qing's heart.

This truly surprised Liu Qing; the fact that Daoist Yu Yu had bestowed upon him this sect leader token was of immense significance.

Not only can this token represent the teacher and command the entire Jie Sect, but it also seems to have a deeper meaning.

Yu Yu Daoist is preparing to train Liu Qing to be the second leader of the Jie Sect.

Liu Qing, who possesses this token, is of the same status and identity as Guang Chengzi of the Chan Sect and the Buddha of Buddhism.

A warm feeling welled up in Liu Qing's heart; he was deeply moved by Yu Yu Dao Ren's kindness.

"Teacher, rest assured, your disciple will certainly live up to your expectations."

Liu Qing accepted the sect leader token with both hands. Without needing to refine it, its power was equivalent to that of a high-grade acquired spiritual treasure. It transformed into a sword intent and entered Liu Qing's spiritual treasure.

Then, a small sword pattern appeared between his eyebrows.

When there is no trouble, the small sword between his eyebrows reveals Liu Qing's identity. If there is danger, he only needs to think about it, and this sword intent containing the saint's power can fly out and kill the enemy.

An ordinary Great Luo Realm cultivator can be defeated with a single sword strike!
This is both a way of showcasing one's status and standing up for oneself, while also providing oneself with a protective shield to avoid encountering a trap like today.

After expressing his gratitude, Liu Qing thought for a moment and then asked, "Teacher, when Guang Chengzi of the Chan Sect left just now, he gave me a Chan Sect token. Its meaning is self-evident. It seems that he intends to join forces with our Jie Sect to plan our journey to the East. Teacher, what do you think I should do?"

Yu Yu Daoist waved his hand: "Hehe, after I gave you the sect leader token, you will be in charge of these matters."

"Just do it. No matter the outcome, the teacher will be there to support you."

This person is truly grooming himself to be the future head coach.

The teacher trusted him, but he couldn't be overconfident. A glint flashed in Liu Qing's eyes as he slowly said, "Teacher, I suspect that after today, Buddhism will definitely unite more closely with the Heavenly Court, combining the strength of both sides to try to sabotage our Jie Sect's grand plan to travel east."

“Although our Jie Sect is not afraid, we are currently short-handed and cannot have our teacher personally intervene in everything. I suggest that the Chan Sect be involved.”

"Even if the Chan Sect is defeated, it will only slightly benefit the fortune and merit of the Eastern Journey. The Eastern Journey was originally led by the Jie Sect, and in the end, the Jie Sect will definitely take the majority of the fortune and merit."

"Therefore, I believe that accepting the Chan Sect and uniting against Buddhism and the Heavenly Court would be more beneficial than harmful."

Upon hearing this, the Golden Hoop Immortal and the Pilu Immortal nodded slightly. The Holy Mother of Wudang hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded as well. The teacher, Daoist Yuyu, smiled and said, "Let's do as you say."

"Alright, you can arrange the rest yourself. There's no need to ask me about everything. Just do it with confidence."

After speaking, Yu Yu Daoist waved his hand and sent Liu Qing and the six Great Sages, including the Bull Demon King, who were now the third-generation disciples of the Jie Sect, out of the Great Thousand World.

As soon as Liu Qing left, the Holy Mother of Wudang asked Daoist Yu Yu, "Master, Junior Brother Kui Niu hasn't come all day. Where did he go?"

“That’s right. I’ll have Kui Niu find Banjiao Qing Niu to find out where your eldest brother was taken by his senior brother back then.”

Pilu Xian hesitated for a moment: "Teacher, do you think that Junior Brother is the reincarnation of Senior Brother?" Jingu Xian said with certainty: "It's not a feeling, it's a certainty. There are no two leaves that are exactly the same in this world, just as there is no Liu Qing who looks exactly like Senior Brother."

Yu Yu Daoist continued, "When I first saw Liu Qing, it was as if I saw your senior brother Duobao. The two look exactly alike. Otherwise, our teacher would not have accepted Liu Qing as his last disciple so casually."

"Although my Jie Sect has declined, it is not a sect that just any snake demon can join."

A memory flashed in Wudang Shengmu's eyes as she murmured, "They look so alike. Not only do they look exactly the same, but their habits are also the same as my eldest brother's. When I see Liu Qing, I always think he is my eldest brother."

“Junior Brother Kui Niu went to inquire with Ban Jiao Qing Niu. If it was indeed the Grand Master Uncle who arranged for Senior Brother to be reincarnated, then Ban Jiao Qing Niu would definitely know that the person the Grand Master Uncle trusted most, besides Senior Brother Xuan Du, was Ban Jiao Qing Niu.”

"Yes, I remember that when our eldest master took away senior brother Duobao, he also rode a blue ox with flat horns. It must know."

Yu Yu Dao Ren concluded, "Let's wait and see what news the Kui Niu brings back."

Liu Qing had already left by then. If he knew, he would surely have resolved his biggest question.

Why would Yu Yu Dao Ren, a sage who has divided his soul and stands at the pinnacle of the Three Realms, accept me as his disciple, just because he hangs a portrait of me and burns incense?

What a joke! Would a saint be short of your incense stick?

Throughout the Three Realms, countless people offer incense to the Sages, so why were they not accepted as disciples, while I became a closed-door disciple?
Furthermore, the Holy Mother of Wudang, the Immortal Pilu, and the Immortal Jingu were too kind to me. Even my senior and junior brothers never gave me the top-grade Heavenly Spirit Dragon Pearl or the innate five elements of Qi as soon as we met.

The only truth is that everyone in the Jie Sect, seeing the exact same face and mannerisms as their senior brother Duobao, assumed that their senior brother had returned.

"Nephews, are you six willing to protect my Jie Sect from now on?"

After leaving Master Yu Yu Dao Ren's Great Thousand World, Liu Qing did not immediately leave the Flowing Sand River. Instead, he turned to ask the Bull Demon King, the Flood Dragon Demon King, and several other great demon saints.

Upon hearing this, the six Great Sages, including the Bull Demon King, were overjoyed.

Previously, Liu Qing had led Yu Yu Dao Ren to acknowledge the identities of the six people as third-generation disciples, which had already surprised and delighted the Six Great Saints.

Now, the task of protecting the Dharma of the Intercepting Sect has been put forward, which makes the Six Great Sages even more excited and grateful.

The status of a Dharma Protector of the Jie Sect is even higher than that of a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect. There are many disciples in the Jie Sect, but Dharma Protectors are few and far between.

In the past, when the Jie Sect was at its peak, Zhao Gongming served as its protector. After the Investiture of the Gods, a wisp of Zhao Gongming's soul ascended to heaven to become the Marshal of the Xuantan, and the position of protector of the Jie Sect has remained vacant ever since.

Unexpectedly, the position of protector, which was in charge of the Jie Sect's external killings and internal punishments, would fall into the hands of the six of them.

Not only in terms of power and status, but also in terms of position, they are far superior to the nominal disciples, and the position of Dharma Protector can enjoy the blessing of the Jie Sect's fortune.

If the plan to travel east succeeds and the Jie Sect is revived, the fortune shared by the position of Dharma Protector alone will allow the six great saints to advance further on their path.

The six great sages, including the Bull Demon King and the Flood Dragon Demon King, had tears in their eyes. They knelt down on one knee with a thud and said in a loud voice, "We six will always be grateful for the cultivation we have received from our Uncle Master, and we will never forget it."

After the decline of the demon race, all demons in the world were threatened and killed by the gods and immortals. Then Sun Wukong was born, and the demon race had hope of revival. But who knew that the monkey was too impulsive and directly attacked the Heavenly Court.

Afterwards, he was suppressed by the Buddha, and he became a pawn in the Journey to the West, a pilgrim in Buddhism's scheme. The demons of the world were also implicated and were feared and suppressed by the Heavenly Court and Buddhism, living a miserable life.

Even a great demon king like the Bull Demon King had to keep his tail between his legs and struggle to survive in the cracks between the major powers of the Three Realms.

Now things are much better. First, he joined the Jie Sect as a nominal disciple, and now he has a legitimate status. He is no longer looked down upon by the major powers of the Three Realms and can be killed at will.

Now, having been appointed by Liu Qing as a protector of the Jie Sect, he holds an even higher position and greater power. Looking across the Three Realms, who would dare to call out to the Six Great Sages or curse them as beasts?
As for Uncle-Master Liu Qing's appointment, will it be approved by the Jie Sect?
What a joke! Uncle-Master Liu Qing is now the acting leader of the Jie Sect. With a word he speaks, which immortal in the Jie Sect would dare to disobey him?

Liu Qing waved his hand and unleashed a divine power, rousing the six great saints of the Bull Demon King.

Then, looking towards the vicinity of the Flowing Sand River, the aftershocks of the recent battle had spread far and wide; the space above the Flowing Sand River had been torn apart and severed.

The Liusha River below was in even worse shape. The aftershocks of the river's supernatural power severed its course, damaged the underground water veins, and caused the mountains and plains on both banks to collapse, cracking open in numerous fissures. The earth's veins were also severely damaged.

"When we gods and Buddhas fight, we must not let it affect the human world or destroy the places where living beings live. Bull Demon King, you and the others should now work with your uncle to reorganize the earth veins and water veins in these damaged areas and repair the broken spaces."

The six great sages of the Bull Demon King clasped their hands in greeting: "We will obey the orders of our master uncle."

Subsequently, Liu Qing, together with the Bull Demon King and the other six great saints, reorganized and restored the damaged space, earth veins, and water veins near the Flowing Sand River to their original state. During the process, for those areas that were severely damaged, Liu Qing even took out some earthly treasures and heavenly spirits to replenish their origin.

Several days later, the Liusha River area was affected by the battle, but the damaged landscape and space were restored to their original state.

[Territory Merit: 200 points]

The extent of the damage this time was too great, making repairs very difficult. Therefore, the reward for meritorious deeds was greater than the previous one at Dasanguan.

(End of this chapter)