Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

The Jie Sect has gained thousands of new disciples, making the entire Jin'ao Island bustling with activity.

Having received instructions from the Tongtian Sect Leader, Zhao Gongming readily took on the responsibility of resettling the children.

This senior disciple of the Jie Sect acted swiftly and decisively, and within ten days, he had arranged thousands of new disciples in an orderly manner.

According to their cultivation levels, they arranged corresponding spiritual peaks as their dojos. Duobao and Huanglong discussed that they would first pass on the Shangqing Immortal Method, and then explain it to the new disciples every now and then.

Once all the disciples had basically mastered the Shangqing method, Duobao and Huanglong, who were his personal disciples, finally had some free time!

After everything was settled, the eldest disciple, Duobao, waved his hand and decided to hold a grand celebration for his two junior sisters, Jinling and Wudang.

The news caused an uproar throughout the East China Sea.

On this day, the square in front of Biyou Palace in the center of Jin'ao Island was bathed in countless rays of light and auspicious clouds.

In the center of the square stands a nine-tiered jade platform, with the Daoist Duobao seated on the top level. Below him are, in order, the inner disciples, including the Holy Mother Jinling, the Holy Mother Wudang, Zhao Gongming, and the Three Immortal Sisters. Further down are the outer disciples, including the Seven Immortal Attendants and the Ten Heavenly Lords.

Around the square, thousands of newly initiated disciples sat cross-legged in an orderly fashion, their eyes filled with excitement.

Huang Long, as a special guest, was seated in a prominent position to the left of Duobao, opposite the Golden Spirit Mother.

"Fellow junior brothers and sisters."

Duobao stood up, his voice booming like a bell, echoing throughout the hall: "Today's banquet is for two reasons. First, to celebrate our two junior sisters, Jinling and Wudang, attaining the Great Luo Dao and condensing the Ninth-Rank Dao Flower—a great fortune for our Jie Sect. Second, to welcome our newly joined junior brothers and sisters. From now on, we are all one family, and we should work together with one heart and one mind to comprehend the Great Dao!"

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous cheers erupted in the square.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister Jinling! Congratulations, Senior Sister Wudang!"

"The Intercepting Sect will last forever!"

Amidst the cheers, Jin Ling and Wu Dang exchanged a smile and stood up to return the greeting to the crowd.

Duobao raised his hand and pressed down lightly. After the sound subsided, he laughed and said, "Since it is the Great Luo celebration, how can there be no congratulatory gifts? I will start by throwing out a brick to set the stage."

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeves, and two beams of light flew out.

A beam of energy descended upon Jin Ling, transforming into a three-foot-long green blade. The blade was as clear as glass, with a fine golden line running along its spine from end to end. Upon closer inspection, the golden line was actually formed from countless tiny sword energies.

"This sword is named 'Golden Glass,' forged from the essence of Western Geng Metal mixed with Eastern Sea Glazed Jade Marrow. On the day it was completed, it naturally possessed a sword spirit, capable of unleashing countless sword energies according to its master's will," Duobao explained. "Junior Sister Jinling specializes in the Metal Element Sword Dao, and this sword is perfect for you."

Another beam of light fell upon Wudang, transforming into a silver bracelet. The bracelet had an antique design, with countless fine spatial patterns on its surface, shimmering with a mesmerizing glow in the sunlight.

"This bracelet is called the 'Empty Ring,' containing a folded space spanning three thousand miles. It can be used for storage, trapping enemies, and concealment. Junior Sister Wudang specializes in the Great Dao of Space; with this treasure by her side, she will be like a tiger with wings."

Seeing Duobao give away two more magical treasures, Huanglong couldn't help but exclaim, "Senior Brother Duobao truly lives up to his name! He's given away two acquired spiritual treasures with just a few words!"

Jin Ling accepted the Golden Glass Sword, lightly flicking the blade with her fingertips, instantly producing a clear and melodious sword sound. Joy lit up her eyes, and she cupped her hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your generous gift, Senior Brother Duobao!"

Wu Dang stroked the spatial patterns on the empty ring, feeling its profound mystery, and bowed gracefully, saying, "Senior Brother, you've gone to a lot of trouble."

Duobao laughed heartily: "This is but a small gift, nothing to mention."

With him taking the lead, the other disciples also offered their congratulatory gifts.

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When it was Huang Long's turn, he hesitated for a moment and took out two jade boxes from his sleeve.

"Senior Sister Jinling, Junior Sister Wudang," Huanglong handed over the jade box, "this Enlightenment Tea is a gift for you both!"

What Huang Long took out was not the Enlightenment Tea produced by the acquired spiritual root, but the tea produced by the innate spiritual root. Of course, it was not one of the three thousand teas with the patterns of the Great Dao Law!

"This gift is too generous." Jin Lingwudang opened the jade box, and the spiritual fragrance that rose into the sky made everyone present feel enlightened just by smelling its aura.

Huang Long smiled and shook his head: "It's just a few tea leaves. You've just entered the Great Luo, and you need this to solidify your foundation."

The Taoist priest Duobao, who was watching from the side, saw this clearly and his eyes flashed with admiration.

"Junior Brother Huanglong is very kind." Duobao nodded and said, "In that case, Jinling and Wudang, you should accept it and not let Junior Brother Huanglong's efforts go to waste."

Jin Ling and Wu Dang then solemnly put away the jade slip and bowed deeply to Huang Long: "Thank you for your generous gift, Junior Brother and Senior Brother."

The celebration continued, with celestial wines and spiritual fruits being served in a continuous stream. The disciples discussed profound mysteries and doctrines, creating a lively atmosphere.

Huang Long sat at the table, looking at the magnificent scene before him, and felt a sense of emotion.

These disciples of the Jie Sect were indeed resolute in their pursuit of the Dao, but that did not mean they were morally pure and virtuous.

On the contrary, a large portion of these disciples had fought their way to where they are today through brutal battles in the primordial world!

Now that he has the identity of a disciple of a sage, he acts without any scruples.

Huanglong only gave Duobao and Zhao Gongming a word of advice: as disciples of a saint, they still need to cultivate more merit and virtue, and should not take advantage of their status as disciples of a saint to act recklessly and commit indiscriminate killing.

Whether Duobao and Zhao Gongming can listen to their advice and properly manage this group of Jiejiao disciples is not something he, as a disciple of Chanjiao, should concern himself with.

Moreover, his original intention was to come to the East Sea to congratulate his uncle on establishing a new Daoist temple for the Jie Sect. Now, not only has he obtained a primordial spiritual root, but his cultivation has also advanced two levels, reaching the late stage of the Great Luo realm.

It's time to leave.

After the celebration banquet ended, the disciples of the Jie Sect dispersed, and Jin Ling and Wu Dang also began their seclusion to comprehend the Great Luo Dao.

Huanglong bid farewell to Duobao.

"Leaving so soon?" Duobao was somewhat surprised. "Junior Brother Huanglong, why don't you stay a little longer?"

Huang Long cupped his hands and said, "I appreciate your kindness, Senior Brother. However, I have troubled you for too long on Jin'ao Island, and I still need to make a trip to Shouyang Mountain..."

When Huanglong mentioned Shouyang Mountain, Duobao said no more.

He paused, then looked at the disciples who were diligently cultivating on Jin'ao Island: "My master asked me to assist you in teaching and imparting knowledge, but you are far more proficient in the Shangqing method than I am, and my fellow disciples have also deeply mastered the art of formations."

"I will not embarrass myself any further."

"However, I have compiled a jade slip containing my eldest master's alchemy skills and my teacher's weapon-refining skills, and I have given it to my senior brother. With my senior brother in charge and the assistance of all my fellow disciples, the Jie Sect will surely prosper."

Huanglong would certainly not hand over the complete alchemy and weapon-making inheritance of the Taiqing Sage and the Yuanshi Tianzun to Duobao, as this would be against the rules.

He only compiled a portion of commonly used elixirs and weapon-refining methods.

Duobao took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Junior Brother Huanglong, this...!"

These two jade slips can be considered an introductory encyclopedia of alchemy and artifact crafting!

Huanglong's gift, though seemingly less substantial than magical treasures and elixirs, actually holds profound significance for the inheritance and development of the Jie Sect. With a systematic inheritance of elixirs and artifacts, the overall strength of the Jie Sect disciples will be qualitatively enhanced.

After all, ever since the conflict broke out between the disciples of the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect, the disciples of the Chan Sect no longer studied the Dao-proving and inheritance stone tablet in front of the Shangqing Palace.

The disciples of the Jie Sect no longer studied or practiced the weapon-refining inheritance stele in front of the Jade Purity Palace.

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