Primordial Era: The Three Senior Brothers of the Taiqing Clan

Seeing that Duobao also agreed with Chen Qing's suggestion, Tongtian sighed softly and no longer hesitated.

"Very well, since that's how it is, Duobao, I'll leave this matter to you. If there's anything you don't understand, please ask your senior brother."

"Disciple obeys." Duobao knew that his master was somewhat unhappy, so he didn't say much and respectfully agreed.

Tongtian nodded and said to Chen Qing, "I've taken on some disciples recently. Duobao, let Gongming and the others come in and meet your senior brother."

"Yes." Duobao turned and left the hall, and soon returned with several people.

Tongtian spoke first, his voice authoritative yet gentle: "These are your eldest disciple, Daoist Chen Qing. Although he is a disciple of your eldest master, he is also my disciple, and your senior brother. Do you all understand?"

"Disciple understands!"

The crowd responded in unison. Although they had never met this senior disciple, they had already heard many legends about him.

Especially the earth-shattering surge of magical power they had just witnessed—though their cultivation levels prevented them from witnessing it firsthand, they could guess that it must have been a clash between powerful beings. Later, upon learning that it was their eldest brother fighting against the Sage Zhunti, their curiosity only grew stronger.

"Zhao Gongming pays respects to his senior brother!"

"Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao greet their senior brother!"

The other disciples also stepped forward and introduced themselves one by one.

Chen Qing glanced around and found that almost all of the core disciples of the Jie Sect had arrived, including the four direct disciples, Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, and others.

There were a few others who didn't come, but Chen Qing didn't think highly of them, such as some of the Seven Immortals who served him. Most of them were currently still serving in the demon race, and although some of them were of decent character, most of them had poor fundamental nature.

Needless to say, there are those like Chang Er Ding Guang Xian who later betrayed the sect. Although Qiu Shou Xian and Ling Ya Xian did not commit any misdeeds in the Investiture of the Gods, they devoured 100,000 heavenly soldiers and slaughtered the Lion Camel Kingdom during the Journey to the West, which shows that their nature was hard to change.

In the Investiture of the Gods, Zhao Gongming shone brightly with his magical treasures such as the Dragon-Binding Rope, the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, and the Golden Whip. He defeated the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, captured Huanglong Zhenren, and injured Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Yuding Zhenren, and others. In the end, he was defeated by Randeng's scheme and Lu Ya's Seven Arrows of Nailhead. After his death, he was enshrined as the God of Wealth.

The Three Immortal Sisters were even more formidable, setting up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, which severed the three flowers atop the heads of the Twelve Golden Immortals, forcing the Sage to personally intervene. Although somewhat reckless and with a tragic end, it was enough to prove their extraordinary abilities.

Now that the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl has been refined and absorbed by Chen Qing, it is unknown what treasure Tongtian Shishu has bestowed upon Zhao Gongming.

Chen Qing's mind raced, and with a casual wave of his hand, a basket landed in the main hall of Biyou Palace. Instantly, the aura of an innate spiritual treasure spread out, echoing endlessly in the spacious hall.

When Duobao saw the basket again, his lips twitched involuntarily. He was speechless at his senior brother's "outrageous extravagance"—the baskets people used to carry things were all innate spiritual treasures, and they were piled high with innate spiritual treasures.

Looking at the few things he was wearing, he was utterly ashamed. He had complained countless times in his mind about the Daoist name his master had given him, saying it was completely unworthy of his name and that the title "Many Treasures" should have been given to his eldest brother.

Seeing this, Tongtian, who was seated at the head of the table, twitched at the corner of his mouth. This junior disciple had started his "flaunting wealth" performance again. Didn't he think about how his elders would be able to show off their wealth in the future after giving such a gift?

The clever and mischievous Bixiao's eyes lit up as she stared at the basket with shining eyes. Although it was a bit ugly, it was still a primordial spiritual treasure!

"Senior Brother, is this for me?"

As soon as Bixiao uttered these words, everyone present twitched at the corners of their mouths. Good heavens, you actually dared to say that!

Chen Qing explained helplessly, "Ahem, junior sister, the spiritual treasures for you are in that basket."

Seeing Bixiao's sparkling eyes, clearly indicating she was about to take the whole basket away, Chen Qing quickly added that although he could refine more, it would take time.

He doesn't plan to continue refining treasures for the time being. He needs to keep some in case he runs into a newly initiated junior brother in Kunlun Mountain and ends up empty-handed.

Bixiao pursed her lips; she was just joking. There were at least dozens of spiritual treasures in that basket, and even if her senior brother really gave them to her, she wouldn't dare take them all. If she did, how could she maintain her position in the Jie Sect?

However, seeing the magical treasures darting around in the basket like fish, she couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother, could you take a few more?"

"One for each person." Chen Qing shook his head, refusing outright. He couldn't set this precedent. What if he agreed to Bixiao's request, and then others followed suit? If everyone wanted more, he wouldn't be able to do anything else; even refining weapons every day wouldn't be enough.

"So stingy!" Bixiao pouted, reached out and grabbed a spiritual treasure. Sensing its innate aura, she immediately beamed with joy.

The others were already used to Bixiao's temperament, so they shook their heads helplessly and each took a magical treasure.

"Thank you so much, Senior Brother, for the treasure!" everyone said in unison.

Chen Qing nodded and said earnestly, "Spiritual treasures are ultimately external objects. Fellow junior brothers and sisters, you still need to cultivate diligently, for cultivation is the foundation."

"Yes, we will keep your teachings in mind."

Everyone looked down at the magical treasures in their hands, and they couldn't put them down.

Only Bixiao was still staring intently at the basket. Chen Qing shook his head, reached out and put the basket away, and only then did Bixiao look away.

Seeing the joyful scene below, Tongtian's mood improved considerably.

Afterwards, the group bid farewell to Tongtian and accompanied Chen Qing on a tour of Jin'ao Island before finally leading him to Duobao's cave.

Looking at the ordinary cave in front of him, Duobao felt a little embarrassed: "Senior Brother, why don't we go to Junior Sister Jinling's place? My place hasn't been maintained for many years, it's really shabby."

"It's alright." Chen Qing didn't care at all, and stepped inside. "As the saying goes, man follows the earth, the earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. This is just fine."

Upon hearing this, everyone pondered the words carefully, finding them increasingly profound and unfathomable.

"As expected of our senior brother, his level of skill is beyond our reach. Let's go!" Duobao sighed and quickly followed.

After everyone was seated, Duobao took out some spiritual fruits to entertain them, and then began to discuss the plans for the Jie Sect. Although it was called a discussion, Chen Qing did most of the talking, while Duobao and the others listened attentively, occasionally asking a few questions to clear up their doubts.

Although Chen Qing had not personally experienced such things, he had read so many novels in his previous life, and it wasn't all for nothing.

Simply take a set of systems from those sects, and that will be enough for the Jie Sect. After all, it is a sect of saints, different from ordinary sects, so there is no need to make it too complicated.

While Chen Qing and his group were enthusiastically discussing the future development of the Jie Sect, on the other side, the Wu and Yao clans returned to their respective territories and were making intensive preparations for the final battle.