"Many thanks to Elder Sister Jin Ling for going easy on your junior brother."
In the void, Cangyuan waved his hand and dispersed the ancient, desolate Martial Dao Heavenly Stele. He cupped his hands toward Jin Ling, his expression humble and restrained, as though he had not been the one to defeat her just now.
Jin Ling clutched her full chest, feeling a stifled resentment in her heart that she could not suppress.
This brat...
He had clearly defeated her, yet he said she had gone easy on him!
Gone easy on him, my ass!
Had she not erupted with the cultivation of a mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal at the end and used the Four Symbols Pagoda with all her strength to defend herself, her Dao Body might have been shattered by Cangyuan already.
This brat... that expression of his was so punchable.
But she could not beat him.
How infuriating.
Holy Mother Jin Ling shot Cangyuan a glare, her silver teeth grinding audibly. "You brat..."
Holy Mother Jin Ling was not upset because she had lost to Cangyuan. As the Elder Sister of the Jie Sect, she was not that petty. What truly frustrated Jin Ling was that this brat had clearly won, yet he still wore such a humble expression as though seeking guidance.
Anyone unaware of the situation would think she had won.
This brat was putting on an act!
"Alright, alright."
Duobao stepped forward and smiled as he smoothed things over. "We are all fellow disciples. There is no need to fret over this. Let us discuss the Three Religions Dao Discussion Conference instead."
After thinking for a moment, Cangyuan took an Innate Spiritual Root from the Evergreen Realm.
It was a small golden tree, radiating dense Geng Metal Qi. Every wisp of its aura seemed like an unrivaled divine sword, sharp enough to pierce the bone, and it contained the Geng Metal Law!
This tree was none other than the High-grade Innate Spiritual Root—the Geng Metal Mother Tree!
It was one of the three High-grade Innate Spiritual Roots that Cangyuan had previously looted from Fangzhang Immortal Island.
"Elder Sister Jin Ling, I heard that you attained Form Transformation from Geng Metal Qi. I believe this High-grade Innate Spiritual Root will be of great help to you. If you refine it, perhaps you may break through to the Late Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal in a short time."
Cangyuan smiled sincerely. "At that time, with the cultivation of a Late Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, Elder Sister Jin Ling will unquestionably be the number one person among the Three Teachings."
Cangyuan had used up most of the low- and mid-grade Innate Spiritual Roots, as well as the acquired spiritual roots, but he had not touched a single High-grade Innate Spiritual Root.
Jin Ling looked at Cangyuan with an amused half-smile. "And then lose to you again, right?"
Cangyuan gave an awkward laugh. "Haha."
Jin Ling nodded lightly and did not refuse Cangyuan's goodwill. "Thanks, Junior Brother. I will not take your spiritual root for nothing. If you ever need anything in the future, just call for me. I may not be skilled in strategy, and my combat strength is not your match either, but I can still be of help."
Holy Mother Jin Ling had attained Form Transformation from a wisp of Geng Metal Qi between Heaven and Earth. The Geng Metal Spiritual Charm and laws contained within the Geng Metal Mother Tree were both great tonics for her!
If she refined this tree, Jin Ling was confident that she could break through to the Late Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal within one Yuanhui!
The further one progressed in cultivation, the more time was required—measured in Yuanhui, or even Calamities.
This Geng Metal Mother Tree could greatly shorten the time Jin Ling needed to break through to the late stage of Great Luo.
Cangyuan had been right about one thing. Once she broke through to the Late Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, she would unquestionably be the strongest among the Three Teachings!
Of course, that was excluding the anomaly known as Cangyuan.
Cangyuan chuckled softly.
Jin Ling put away the Geng Metal Mother Tree.
They returned to Three Immortal Island.
Everyone took their seats again and began discussing the arrangements for the Three Religions Dao Discussion Conference.
Han Zhi Xian, Fairy Caiyun, and Shiji were Registered Disciples. They could not get a word in during this sort of discussion involving formal disciples and Great Luo Golden Immortals.
Yunxiao had always been elegant and tranquil. Unless necessary, she generally did not speak.
Bixiao and Qiongxiao were kept in line by Yunxiao.
Since attaining Form Transformation, Bai Lianxin had grown close to the Sanxiao Sisters. She had now integrated into their circle, as close to them as sisters.
The fourth Xiao?
Holy Mother Jin Ling had no interest in such matters.
Holy Mother Wudang had always had little presence and did not enjoy speaking either.
Holy Mother Guiling... perhaps because she was a turtle, this voluptuous and alluring elder sister was usually rather simple-minded and dull. Yet when she got angry, her temper was even fiercer than Jin Ling's.
Likewise.
Guiling did not speak in such a setting.
As for Cangyuan, he agreed with Duobao about everything. No matter what Duobao said, Cangyuan would respond, "Ah, yes, yes, yes. Everything Senior Brother says is right. Let us do as Senior Brother says."
This behavior from the entire group left Duobao utterly at a loss.
In the end, he left.
He planned to discuss matters with the disciples of the other two teachings.
There was simply no way to discuss anything with these junior sisters and junior brothers of his!
After Duobao left, the Female Immortal Conference on Three Immortal Island continued.
The fighting matches had ended.
What followed was Dao discussion.
Cangyuan dragged Six-Eared Macaque out from his cultivation in Canglan Palace.
He had him sit in and listen.
The Dao discussion between three Great Luo Golden Immortals, five Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and three Golden Immortals was immensely beneficial to Six-Eared Macaque, who was only at the Profound Immortal realm.
During the discussion, Cangyuan was also generous, taking out Enlightenment Tea Leaves and brewing them for everyone to taste.
He fully displayed the hospitality of a host.
With the support of the Enlightenment Tea, everyone's Dao discussion proceeded as though aided by the heavens!
Especially since it was their first time drinking Enlightenment Tea—the effect was insanely good.
In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years passed.
The Female Immortal Conference on Three Immortal Island came to an end.
Everyone had gained something.
Among them, Six-Eared Macaque directly advanced from the peak of the Profound Immortal realm and Attained Immortal Golden Immortal in one leap!
From then on, he would live as long as Heaven and Earth, surviving through countless calamities without dying!
Golden Immortals were immortal!
Jin Ling could not wait to return to her own Dojo with the Geng Metal Mother Tree.
She wanted to break through to the late stage of Great Luo!
She wanted to become the number one person among the Three Teachings!
Wudang had a mild and tranquil temperament, believing in letting nature take its course. Naturally, she was in no hurry when it came to cultivation.
On the contrary.
Guiling was anxious.
Among the four Personal Disciples, she was the only one who had yet to Attain the Great Luo.
Even her little junior brother had Attained the Great Luo before her.
It would have been strange if Guiling were not anxious.
Thus, Guiling hurriedly left, saying that she was going to seek her opportunity to Attain the Dao.
Cangyuan did not think much of it.
Guiling attaining Great Luo Golden Immortal was a certainty.
It was merely a matter of sooner or later.
After bidding farewell, Han Zhi Xian, Fairy Caiyun, and Shiji also departed together.
At this point.
Only five people and one monkey remained on Three Immortal Island.
Six-Eared Macaque scratched his head, carrying the Coiling Dragon Staff as he walked up to Cangyuan. He grinned and said, "Hehe, Master, I have already Attained Golden Immortal. I want to go out and take a look, to discuss and exchange insights with the fellow Daoists of the Jie Sect."
Hearing this, Cangyuan looked puzzled. He looked at Six-Eared Macaque and asked, "When have I ever restricted you? If you wanted to discuss and exchange insights with the Jie Sect's fellow Daoists, you could have gone before."
Six-Eared Macaque: "..."
"Uh... was that so? Looks like I misunderstood Master's intentions."
Previously, Cangyuan had never mentioned letting Six-Eared Macaque go out. Six-Eared Macaque had therefore thought that Cangyuan was worried his cultivation was too low, and that going out would only disgrace his master, which was why he had not been allowed to leave.
Monkeys were naturally unable to stay still.
Now that Six-Eared Macaque had Attained Golden Immortal, he immediately brought the matter up with Cangyuan.
He believed that, as a Golden Immortal now, he was no weaker than some second-generation disciples of the Jie Sect. If he went out now, he would not disgrace his master.
Who would have thought... Master had not mentioned it because Master had never restricted his freedom in the first place.
"Hehehe."
Six-Eared Macaque was delighted. He circled around Cangyuan and said, "Then, Master, I'm off."
"Mm."
Six-Eared Macaque rode off on auspicious clouds.
At this point, only Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, Bai Lianxin, and Cangyuan remained on Three Immortal Island.
Yunxiao looked at him with a gentle smile. Her voice was as clear and pleasant as an orchid in an empty valley. "Junior Brother, you have just returned from Master's place. What do you plan to do next?"
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