Inside Jade Void Palace, Primordial Heavenly Venerate had gone into seclusion to prepare for the Calamity. He had entrusted all affairs to his eldest disciple, Immeasurable Immortal Elder.
Immeasurable Immortal Elder, who looked much like the God of Longevity, personally came out to receive Taiyi Zhenren. Tao Yu and Nezha were introduced to him as well.
Immeasurable Immortal Elder knew about the Spirit Pearl's reincarnation.
This was a task his master had given Taiyi Zhenren to help him advance into the ranks of the Twelve Golden Immortals. It was simple enough to complete.
As for Tao Yu, Immeasurable Immortal Elder had a very favorable first impression of him too.
Normally, Jade Void Palace was strict about accepting disciples. It didn't reject those who had already learned other arts, but it scrutinized them closely.
That was a far cry from the Interception Sect's policy of accepting everyone without discrimination.
But Tao Yu hadn't merely come with Taiyi Zhenren. He also looked every bit the part, surrounded by immortal qi and brimming with righteousness. He fit Jade Void Palace's style perfectly.
His disdain for those with feathers or horns especially pleased Immeasurable Immortal Elder!
As acting leader of Chan Jiao, he couldn't very well reveal his preferences to someone he'd only just met. Still, stroking his beard, he said,
"Hahaha! Fellow Daoist Xuanji, you certainly have a keen eye. The Interception Sect has its own way of teaching without discrimination, but its disciples are of wildly varying character. Their teachings have played no small part in the rampant spread of demons among mortals."
He wasn't openly criticizing the Interception Sect, but he was "objectively" pointing out that Jade Purity Palace's teaching methods could wreak havoc on the world.
"I think so too."
Tao Yu nodded with a smile, looking entirely in agreement.