Yang Jian's Opportunity

"Since you have joined my lineage, I shall explain Azure Nether Island's rules to you."

Bai Yu's gaze was calm, his tone indifferent yet carrying unquestionable authority as he continued:

"Dao Venerable dislikes empty formalities. You need not kneel and pay respects every day; it is enough to hold reverence in your hearts and honor your master and the Dao.

Azure Nether Island does not ask about one's origins or pry into one's past. It judges only by Dao Heart, cultivation, and character.

Fellow disciples are strictly forbidden from harming one another, engaging in private fights or vengeance killings. Nor may you leave the island without permission to stir up trouble and tarnish the reputations of Azure Nether Island and Dao Venerable."

He paused and looked at Yang Jiao.

"Since you are my disciple, you must be even more careful with your words and conduct, and cultivate diligently.

When your cultivation advances in the future, you will naturally have your own opportunities and standing.

Should you dare violate the island rules, at best your cultivation will be crippled; at worst, you will be scared out of your wits and forever denied reincarnation. Do you remember?"

Yang Jiao's heart trembled. He immediately bowed and answered solemnly:

"This disciple shall remember Master's teachings and will never dare violate them in the slightest!"

Nuwa gave Yang Chan beside her a gentle glance and said softly:

"The same goes for you. You need not be bound by worldly etiquette. It is enough to honor your master in your heart and seek the Dao. Do you remember?"

Yang Chan hurriedly nodded obediently, her voice soft and respectful:

"This disciple remembers. Thank you, Holy Mother Teacher, for your consideration."

Then Nuwa shifted her gaze to Kong Xuan, who stood quietly nearby, her tone gentle.

"Kong Xuan,