Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

As the senior disciple of the Jie Sect, Duobao naturally sat in the main seat as the host!

As a guest from afar, Huang Long was placed in the first seat to Duobao's left.

Zhao Gongming sat at the head of the table to Duobao's right. This man, who would become the favorite of countless people in the future, stared intently at Huanglong with a hearty smile on his lips.

The Three Immortal Sisters sat below Zhao Gongming, and below them was Shiji, who had entered the core of the Jie Sect!

Below Huanglong were Jinling and Wudang, two direct disciples, each with a distinct temperament, one calm and the other sharp, but both wearing kind smiles at the moment.

The Water and Fire Boys were seated at the very end. Although the two little ones had the lowest cultivation level and the youngest seniority, they had a very high standard because they had been by the side of the Sage for many years. At this moment, they were not reserved at all. Instead, they opened their eyes wide and curiously looked at the senior brothers and sisters in the hall. They were especially smiling at Huang Long, the senior brother who had given them two large baskets of spirit fruits.

"Junior Brother Huanglong, you've come from afar, a true guest." Duobao raised his cup, his voice warm and gentle like the clinking of jade. "This cup is to welcome you."

He held a jade cup in his hands, the wine inside a blood-red amber color, exuding a domineering and mellow aroma.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank together.

The contents of the cup were none other than the blood jujube wine brewed by Huanglong.

Huang Long downed the wine in one gulp, swirled the wine cup in his hand, and said to Duo Bao with a smile, "Senior Brother Duo Bao, it's a bit much for you to treat me to blood jujube wine."

Duobao put down his wine cup and said with a smile, "It's only because Junior Brother Huanglong came that I took out this last jar of Blood Jujube Wine. Otherwise, I would have been reluctant to part with it."

"Junior brother, this time you must allocate a few more jars for your senior brother. Don't worry, I know the rules...!"

Huang Long nodded, indicating that they would discuss the matter in detail after the banquet.

After everyone finished drinking Duobao's jar of blood date wine, they were still not satisfied and their eyes were fixed on Huanglong.

Clearly, Huanglong will be needed to provide it next.

Huang Long didn't care. Was there anything more worthwhile than using a few jars of wine to strengthen the bond between the disciples of the Jie Sect?

With a wave of his hand, he produced several jars of spirit wine and blood date wine.

The initial quality was exactly the same as the jars given to the Tongtian Sect Leader.

However, it was not buried under the big Chinese toon tree, and it did not have the long period of time to nurture it.

However, this wine lacks the nurturing and time-honored qualities of the ancient Chinese toon tree, making it several grades lower.

However, everyone present drank to their heart's content, and even the two boys, Water and Fire, received a large bowl.

In particular, the Water and Fire Children each received a drop from the Tongtian Sect Leader, but they were so affected by the powerful Daoist spiritual energy within that drop that they became intoxicated before even tasting its flavor.

Although Shi Ji was only at the Golden Immortal realm, her strong physique allowed her to withstand the nourishing blood and qi of the Blood Jujube Wine far better than that of the Water and Fire Boys, who were at the same realm. She drank several bowls before she became slightly drunk.

After everyone had enjoyed their drinks, Duobao mentioned his discussion with Huanglong. Having just broken through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, Duobao knew he was no match for Huanglong, so he didn't make a move, but instead they discussed the cultivation path of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

The Three Immortals, including Jinling Sanxiao, were also in high spirits. They were now Taiyi Golden Immortals, especially Jinling Wudang, who was only one enlightenment away from breaking through to the Daluo realm!

The debate between two Great Immortals was far more enlightening for them than any lecture by a sage!

Huanglong and Duobao did not hold back, and explained their cultivation and understanding of the Great Luo Realm one by one.

For a moment, the laws of the Great Dao were faintly visible within the hall, and the Daoist charm flowed.

The three immortals, Jinling and Wudang, listened with rapt attention and gained a great deal from the lecture.

However, Shi Ji and her two attendants, Shui Huo and Shi Ji, who were both Golden Immortals, were clearly confused.

He could only keep drinking the wine in his bowl and eating the fruit on his plate.

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Duobao pocketed the Blood Jujube Wine and Enlightenment Tea he had traded with Huanglong, smiling as he watched. Only after everyone had finished their transactions did he slowly speak: "Junior Brother, you've just arrived at Jin'ao Island, so you'll need a place to stay. I have an unused spiritual island on the east side of the island, with a spiritual spring, abundant spiritual energy, and beautiful scenery. How about I give it to you for temporary lodging?"

Although spiritual peaks on Jin'ao Island are quite rare compared to the many disciples, Duobao, as the senior disciple of the Jie Sect, still has this level of authority.

Huang Long shook his head and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Brother. However, outside Jin'ao Island, I observed the innate Dao patterns manifesting in the world, which were infinitely mysterious. When I entered the island, Junior Sister Bixiao interrupted me, so I didn't gain anything. I wanted to take advantage of the time before the lecture to study them outside."

He spoke sincerely. Upon hearing this, Bixiao stuck out her tongue and whispered, "Is it my fault?"

Yunxiao glared at her.

Duobao gave Huanglong a deep look. Dao patterns were manifesting on Jin'ao Island. How come this senior brother of the Jie Sect didn't know?

However, seeing that Huang Long's eyes were clear and not just a polite excuse, he did not insist, and simply said, "In that case, junior brother, please do as you please. The island's protective formation has recorded your aura, so you may come and go as you please."

After the banquet, Huanglong bid farewell to everyone and left Duobao's dojo.

Before leaving, Huanglong informed Duobao and Zhao Gongming that the disciples of the Jie Sect should not attack the East Sea Dragon Clan recklessly while traveling in the East Sea.

Duobao and Zhao Gongming patted their chests and assured each other that they would strictly discipline the other disciples of the Jie Sect.

Outside Jin'ao Island, on the boundless sea, tens of thousands of creatures have gathered.

They would gather in small groups, riding magical artifacts and auspicious clouds, stopping thousands of miles away from the island and congregating in areas designated by the disciples of the Jie Sect.

The highest cultivation level among these beings is the Golden Immortal Realm, and the lowest is some True Immortals, but these True Immortals are all aquatic creatures from the East Sea.

Or, alone, one might sit cross-legged on a white cloud, a lotus leaf, or a flying sword, closing one's eyes and concentrating to comprehend the Daoist principles of the mountain on Purple Gold Turtle Island.

But most people were frowning, clearly indicating limited gains.

All living beings, in their myriad forms, are seeking the Way.

Huanglong did not speak to any living beings.

He arrived in the void above the great formation and reached out to grab something.

A wisp of cloud flew from the horizon where the sea meets the sky, and by the time it reached his palm, it had condensed into a pure white cloud about three zhang in diameter.

The clouds were dense and thick, cool to the touch, yet they did not sink, steadily supporting his body.

He sat down cross-legged, and the white clouds adjusted their shape to become a comfortable cloud seat.

He released half of his mind and began to carefully observe the spiritual peaks of Jin'ao Island and the layout of the grand formation on the island.

Meanwhile, the other half of his mind sank into his body—into the Xuanhuang Realm that he had created and which was slowly growing.

Within the Xuanhuang Realm, beside the towering spiritual root and earth vein dragon pattern tree, a section of charred tree trunk was sealed by a restriction formed by the world power of the Xuanhuang Realm.

This section of tree trunk is the very trunk of the Enlightenment Tea Tree that the Azure Dragon Ancestor obtained.

The primordial spirit of Huanglong appeared before the black earth.

He crouched down and gently touched the piece of dead wood.

It feels cold and hard to the touch, like black iron, with fine cracks covering its surface, and a faint black aura flowing deep within the cracks.

The dead tree is about two feet long and as thick as a thigh, with an irregular cylindrical shape.

Huanglong closed his eyes and probed the depths of the tree trunk with his divine sense.

Divine senses, like silk threads, penetrated the surface as hard as divine iron and entered the interior.

All that could be seen was deathly stillness, devoid of any sign of life.

But if you continue to penetrate about three inches deeper, the scenery suddenly changes—

A fist-sized area presents a bizarre scene of "yin and yang in confrontation".