Metal-Element Lotus Leaf, the Feeling of Flying

Queen Mother of the West truly was a top-tier immortal maiden capable of living forever—wise and perceptive, decisive in her actions. No wonder she could outlast even several of my masters.

Upper Pure Tongtian's face darkened slightly.

It was one thing for Zhou Qingqing to praise Queen Mother of the West, but she still had to take a detour to mock him.

Now that she had obtained the Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag, she was no longer trying to curry favor with him???

"Then I must thank you, Fellow Daoist."

"We merely took what we each needed. No matter what, I should still thank you, Fellow Daoist."

With her problem resolved, Queen Mother of the West's thoughts cleared once more.

"The matters here are rather complicated. I intend to enter seclusion and sort them out properly."

Upper Pure Tongtian understood what Queen Mother of the West meant. Although she had escaped danger with his guidance,

she likely still wondered why Hongjun had bestowed such a supreme karmic position upon her. These matters would require time to untangle.

Tongtian naturally took the hint and bid her farewell.

After agreeing to discuss the Dao together in the future, he left Western Kunlun as well.

The distance between Eastern and Western Kunlun was no more than a step for them. There would be plenty of time to chat later.

"Here, Qingqing. Refine this Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag and merge it into yourself. Then you will be able to break through your current bottleneck and continue cultivating."

Third Master, you are the best master in the entire Primordial World. You always think of your disciple. My admiration for you is like the waters of the Four Seas, rolling on without end...

"Thank you for thinking of Qingqing, Third Master."

The curve of Tongtian's lips lifted.

His disciple appeared calm and indifferent as she thanked him, yet inwardly she was already in turmoil. The contrast was truly amusing.

He nodded slightly.

"Go ahead and refine it. I'll be nearby refining the Creation Gourd for you. Ask me if you run into any problems!"

"Alright!"

She answered her Third Master crisply and decisively.

Only then did Zhou Qingqing turn her attention to the Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag she had obtained.

The Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag was a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with forty-eight layers of innate divine restrictions. After it appeared within the Green Lotus Space, Zhou Qingqing sensed that the restrictions it contained resonated with her own divine restrictions.

At once,

she pushed the banner, flickering with hazy immortal light, toward the place within the space that resonated with it.

As the divine restrictions aligned, Zhou Qingqing suddenly felt the world before her change. An immense platinum world slowly unfolded before her.

So this was the true power of metal in the Primordial World? It felt like flying. This was what cultivation was supposed to be.

Listening to Zhou Qingqing's inner voice, Tongtian finally settled his mind completely.

It was obvious.

With the addition of the Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag, his disciple could sense the metal-element power within the Primordial World far more easily.

Not only that.

The Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag itself shared the same origin as Zhou Qingqing. Its metal-element power would fully condense into the essence of geng metal, helping Zhou Qingqing condense the most perfect Five Qi.

Time slowly passed.

Eastern Kunlun entered one of its rarest periods of tranquility.

And that tranquility

was ultimately shattered by an invitation.

The invitation came from the Penglai Immortal Court.

Its contents naturally invited the Three Pure Ones to attend the Penglai Assembly.

The Immortal Court would formally announce its establishment at that time.

The appearance of this invitation naturally alerted Supreme Pure Laozi and Jade Pure Yuanshi, who had been in seclusion.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Upper Pure Tongtian told them everything concerning himself, Eastern Duke, and Queen Mother of the West. Naturally, this included Zhou Qingqing's great contribution in obtaining the Western Plain White Cloud Boundary Flag.

"A clown who leaps about. Nothing to fear!"

Supreme Pure Laozi gave his verdict on the matter.

In Supreme Pure Laozi's eyes, now that he knew the full story, Eastern Duke's every action was no different from courting death.

What interested him more was Zhou Qingqing's method of using a supreme karmic position to resist the backlash of fortune.

After making his deductions,

he found no flaws in Zhou Qingqing's idea. It would absolutely work. So long as the supreme karmic position suited Queen Mother of the West, it would take effect once she successfully ascended to it.

"Eastern Duke lacks the temperament. Unable to defeat Third Brother, he sends an invitation to provoke us."

"His title as leader of all male immortals is nothing but an empty shell. There is no need for us to respond or give him an audience."

Jade Pure Yuanshi's voice was majestic.

"Indeed. Any male immortals who wish to surpass Eastern Duke likely will not show their faces at the Penglai Assembly this time."

"Since we are ignoring him, he will gain no attention."

Upper Pure Tongtian nodded lightly in agreement.

Ah, I thought there would be a chance for an all-expenses-paid trip, but none of my three masters intend to go?

Looks like I won't get to see my three masters pull off that cliché scene of showing off and slapping faces.

Zhou Qingqing felt somewhat disappointed as she listened to her three masters abandon the idea of attending the Penglai Assembly.

What was so interesting about cultivating in Eastern Kunlun every day?

The East Sea had many spiritual treasures now. The Northern Mysterious Origin Water-Control Banner should be in the East Sea, and Third Master's Daoist temple was there too. Penglai Island also had its benefits.

None of my three masters are going to fleece Eastern Duke~

Life is so hard. Qingqing sighs~~

The Three Pure Ones had already decided not to go.

Then they heard Zhou Qingqing's long string of complaints.

It was as though refusing to attend the Penglai Assembly had made them heinous villains in their disciple's eyes.

However,

some of the things Zhou Qingqing mentioned did catch their attention.

Among them was the Northern Mysterious Origin Water-Control Banner, one of the Innate Five Directional Banners. Qingqing truly needed it now. If it really was in the East Sea, then the trip would indeed be worthwhile.

There was also Third Brother's Daoist temple.

Tongtian was rather interested in his future Daoist temple.

As for fleecing Eastern Duke,

that also seemed feasible.

Still,

they had just said they would not go. Changing their attitude immediately would be a little too abrupt.

The turn had to be handled properly for the transition to feel natural.

Tongtian felt that he was better suited to handle this matter.

He cleared his throat several times.

"Upon further thought, Eastern Duke personally sent us an invitation. If we do not go, would that not tarnish the Three Pure Ones' reputation?"

"If he loudly proclaims that we were afraid of him, would we not be falling into his scheme?"

That's right, Third Master. Exactly. Not going means we're truly afraid of him. We have to go.

"Indeed!"

"Third Brother's words make sense."

Jade Pure Yuanshi wore a stern expression.

"We Three Pure Ones cannot let them look down on us!"

"Eldest Brother, what do you think?"

Supreme Pure Laozi snorted coldly.

"Since Eastern Duke invited us sincerely, then we shall make the trip."

That's right, absolutely right. Let's go, let's go...

Hearing Zhou Qingqing's cheers in her heart, the Three Pure Ones exchanged glances.

It seemed settled!

They had been cooperating with Zhou Qingqing's little performances every day, and they were becoming increasingly coordinated and adept at it. They had buildup, transitions, and emotional preparation—there was not a single flaw.