External Dao is Not Dao

The descent of the second- and third-generation disciples of the Jie Sect was undoubtedly a major event. With so many gods descending, the number of ritual altars needing preparation was naturally immense.

Chen Shi alone could hardly prepare these altars in a short time, but fortunately, Golden Ao Island lacked nothing except disciples.

He summoned the entire garrison, and within half a day, the altars of the various deities were built.

The altars were categorized according to the heavenly palaces of the heavenly court, divided into ten palaces: Dipper, Thunder, Fire, Plague, Rain, Darkness, Wealth, Taisui, Smallpox, and Water. Each palace governed the divine seats of numerous deities, with the Dipper palace taking precedence among all heavenly palaces.

Chen Shi led many disciples to personally burn incense, and the fragrant smoke curled upward, piercing straight into the outer empyrean.

The prayer read: "In former years, the Three Pure Ones slew Shang and conquered Zhou; our sect was breached, and ten thousand immortals withered, with only Golden Ao surviving. Now, Jiao Huang governs Golden Ao Island; though disciples are numerous, he lacks the secret arts of the sages and struggles to continue the legacy of the saints. We sincerely invite the predecessors of the sect to revisit Golden Ao, preach the Dao, impart learning, and renew the torch."

Following the prayer, divine radiances suddenly surged from the void above Golden Ao Island, brilliant enough to pierce the river of stars, illuminating even the hazardous lands of Western Penglai until they became exceptionally resplendent. The mountains seemed draped in radiance, attracting the exploration of many powerful demons in Western Penglai.

The Haotian Great Emperor of Plague Province led eight hundred deities of the plague department, descending from the sky along the divine radiance. The emperor's imperial crown swayed with tassels, and he