A Breach of a Thousand Miles Begins with an Ant Nest; Qingyuan Enters the Golden Immortal Realm!

"Master possesses great virtue and wishes to spread the Dao among all beings of the Primordial Wilderness, granting everyone, regardless of origin, a chance to cultivate and transcend. To the beings of the Primordial Wilderness, this is a blessing of creation. It will also mean that the disciples of our Interception Sect will grow ever more numerous in the Future."

"Those who join the Interception Sect in the Future may include madmen steeped in sin, corrupt in morality, and utterly lawless."

"The existence of such madmen will tarnish the Interception Sect's customs, morality, and reputation, destroying the foundation of its Fortune Aura. Though more disciples may gather greater Fortune Aura, we will also inherit all their Karma and grudges. A breach of a thousand miles begins with an ant nest. If our Interception Sect has no rules and regulations, then no matter how enormous it becomes in the Future, it will still be dragged down and collapse."

"Wasn't the Dragon-Phoenix-Qilin Three Clans once at the height of their prosperity?"

"Yet they ultimately collapsed as well, no longer visible in the Primordial Wilderness..."

Serene Peak Dojo.

Within the courtyard.

Duobao and the others listened as Qingyuan explained everything in detail, their expressions growing increasingly solemn.

Originally, they had thought that the more disciples the Interception Sect had, the more prestigious it would become. It proved that their master's Dao was formidable, and the resulting Fortune Aura could aid their cultivation.

As for the conduct of the Disciples of the Jie Sect.

They indeed tended to act according to their own hearts, but they were, after all, beings born of Heaven and Earth.

Some had violent temperaments and indulged their whims, acting cruelly and ferociously. Yet the Primordial Wilderness had always been a world where the strong devoured the weak, so they had never given it much thought.

Only after hearing Qingyuan's words did they realize the problem.

"Whether it is the Interception Sect or Heaven and Earth, there should be rules to maintain order. Don't you agree?"

Qingyuan took a sip of Immortal Dew and said solemnly, "If the Interception Sect wishes to endure, it must have sect rules. Those who violate them should be imprisoned and punished for minor offenses, while serious offenders should be expelled from the sect or even executed on the spot. What do you think, junior brothers and sisters?"

"Senior Disciple Brother, isn't expulsion from the sect or execution on the spot a little too harsh?"

Golden Spirit Holy Mother frowned slightly. "If word of this gets out, it may provoke the dissatisfaction of many disciples."

"Joining the Interception Sect is their opportunity, their chance to undergo a complete transformation and escape the Tribulation of Calamity. But if they fail to grasp that chance and instead rely on the Interception Sect's reputation to commit evil in the Future, do you think that would be good for the Interception Sect?"

Qingyuan's voice rang out clearly. "The Interception Sect has only just been established. Setting sect rules is the Heavenly Mandate entrusted to us Inner Sect Disciples to assist Master in managing the Interception Sect."

"In chaotic times, severe laws are needed; for deep-rooted illness, strong medicine must be used! Only then can we rectify the sect's customs and govern the disorder. Once the disciples of the Interception Sect follow the rules in the Future, what is wrong with rewarding them through grace and virtue?"

Everyone found his words reasonable, but Golden Spirit Holy Mother still felt somewhat uneasy. "Senior Disciple Brother, Master has never issued any rules or harsh laws. If you establish them, will the other junior brothers and sisters refuse to accept them?"

"Master knows all things in the Primordial Wilderness. Since he has not stopped us, he is allowing us to act freely."

Qingyuan respectfully cupped his hands toward Shangqing Peak.

Hearing this.

Duobao, Jin Ling, and Wudang also respectfully bowed toward Shangqing Peak.

"Senior Disciple Brother, I understand."

Golden Spirit Holy Mother nodded. Holy Mother Wudang waved her fist and laughed. "Don't worry, Senior Disciple Brother. Whoever refuses to listen will get a punch from me. I'll keep hitting him until he obeys!"

"I will do my utmost."

Daoist Duobao nodded.

"Then I thank all of you, junior brothers and sisters!"

Qingyuan suddenly rose and solemnly bowed to the three of them, startling them into hurriedly stepping aside.

"Senior Disciple Brother, maintaining the Interception Sect's order and stability is what we should do. You're making us nervous!"

"Please rise. We will certainly carry it out!"

"Senior Disciple Brother... you are too courteous."

Seeing that all three had agreed to the matter.

Qingyuan finally straightened up.

He then discussed the rules, order, and methods of punishment with them in detail.

Only then did he escort the three beyond the dojo.

After watching them depart.

Qingyuan sighed softly to himself.

Master had spread the Dao throughout the Primordial Wilderness, opening a thread of opportunity for all beings. Anyone sincerely devoted to the Dao could join the sect. This was Master's Dao. Qingyuan could neither obstruct it nor had any right to do so.

But he could at least try to prevent the Interception Sect from becoming the sort of murderous, violent, and lawless sect of evil immortals it would become in later generations.

Sigh... this is all I can do.

"If I have the opportunity in the Future to seize the Chaos Bell that suppresses Fortune Aura, perhaps it could stabilize the Interception Sect's Fortune Aura somewhat. But the Chaos Bell was later lost in Chaos during the Witch-Demon Tribulation, its whereabouts unknown. How could I possibly find it whenever I wished?"

"I'll simply do my best..."

Qingyuan sighed.

He turned and returned to the dojo, summoning Yun Zhongzi and Wuzhiqi.

After guiding their cultivation.

He bestowed upon them pills he had refined himself, never expecting to receive what he currently lacked in return.

[ Ding! The host has bestowed Spirit Cleansing Pills, Foundation Strengthening Pills, and Heaven and Earth Great Tonic Pills upon disciples Yun Zhongzi and Wuzhiqi. Return critical strike activated. The host is rewarded with "Seven Revolutions Spirit Cleansing Pill," "Great Witch Body Refining Blood Spirit Great Medicine," and "Five Elements Origin Pill"!!]

[ Please continue your efforts, host!!]

After the two disciples departed.

Several porcelain bottles appeared in Qingyuan's hand.

He shook his head and said in bewilderment, "A pillow really arrived just as I was dozing off."

He returned to the pavilion, activating the formation to protect himself.

Qingyuan took out the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Yin Yang Two Forms Lamp that Sect Master Tongtian had gifted him and silently refined it.

The Yin Yang Two Forms Lamp contained Yin-Yang Law. Through the two forms of Yin and Yang, one could observe the Five Elements Laws of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Innate Spiritual Treasures were so rare because they contained innate spirituality and Innate Laws. Refining the restrictions within was also a process of comprehending Laws.

Because he had accepted disciples, Qingyuan's Daoxing had soared.

His comprehension of the Sword Dao, Formation Dao, and Pill Dao had advanced by leaps and bounds, but entering the Golden Immortal Realm required comprehension of the Five Elements Law.

His comprehension of the Five Elements Law was indeed somewhat lacking.

The Sect Master had gifted him this Lingbao as a stepping stone into the Golden Immortal Realm, while also reminding him not to neglect his foundation.

It truly showed his painstaking care.

Time flowed silently by, and several thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

Within Serene Peak.

Qingyuan tempered his body with pills and cultivated his Primordial Spirit with the Mysterious and Origin Techniques while refining the Yin Yang Two Forms Lamp. His Daoxing drew infinitely close to the Golden Immortal Realm.

The next day.

He comprehended the Five Elements Law. It circulated endlessly within his body, and he naturally entered the Golden Immortal Realm!

Boom!

In an instant, storm clouds churned.

Boundless Innate Spiritual Energy gathered like tidal waves. Resplendent golden light shone as the Five Elements manifested, while vast Dao Resonance descended in rolling torrents.

The disturbance startled Yun Zhongzi and Wuzhiqi, who had been cultivating on Serene Peak, out of Secluded Cultivation. They soon went to stand guard.

They respectfully gazed toward the pavilion.

The reverence in their hearts surged ever higher.

As expected of Master!

He was merely breaking through from the Mystic Immortal Realm to the Golden Immortal Realm, yet his aura was deeper and more terrifying than that of most cultivators who had toiled in the Golden Immortal Realm for years. Master was truly powerful!!

Within the pavilion.

His aura became increasingly vast and profound.

Several dozen days later.

His Secluded Cultivation finally ended.

The pavilion doors opened, and Qingyuan emerged.

"Greetings, Great Master! This humble one wishes Great Master an early ascent to the Saint Dao!"

Willow Immortal transformed and prostrated himself from afar, his face full of fawning smiles.

Qingyuan glanced over the clean and orderly dojo, flicked over a bottle of pills, and said, "Mm. The dojo has been cleaned well. This is your reward."

"Many thanks, Great Master!"

Willow Immortal excitedly extended his willow branches to receive the pills, then shoved the entire porcelain bottle into the earth and let his roots grind it apart and absorb it.

"Your disciple greets Master!"

"Greetings, Master!"

Yun Zhongzi and Wuzhiqi also came forward to offer their congratulations. "Congratulations to Master on entering the Golden Immortal Realm!"

"It is only the Golden Immortal Realm."

Qingyuan smiled and nodded.

At the same time, he looked at the two of them and said with satisfaction, "Very good. It seems that you have not wasted these years."

Over several thousand years.

Yun Zhongzi had cultivated to the Late True Immortal stage. His Sword Intent was dense, clearly indicating that he had crossed the threshold of the Killing Sword Dao. His talent was truly exceptional.

Although Wuzhiqi's realm had not risen, his body radiated a fierce, bronze-and-iron luster. He had evidently nearly completed his conversion to the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, and his physical body was even more powerful than before.

Both of his disciples possessed extraordinary talent!

"Compared to Master, what does our little progress amount to?"

Yun Zhongzi shook his head and sighed. "It feels as though we will never catch up to you, even in a lifetime!"

"That's right. Over these thousands of years, I've only barely managed to convert more than half of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, while Master has already become a Golden Immortal. Some people even say that your Postnatal Origin makes you unworthy of great responsibility. If I hear anyone spouting such nonsense again, I'll tear his mouth apart!"

Wuzhiqi snorted twice.

Qingyuan smiled helplessly. "Cultivation is like rowing against the current: if you do not advance, you retreat. Besides, your gains have not been small either."

The three chatted for a while.

Only then did Qingyuan ask about the situation within the Kunlun Mountains.

During his earlier Secluded Cultivation, he had heard the sound of a Golden Bell and Jade Chime coming from Yuqing Peak, indicating that the Chan Sect had gained another member. He wanted to know who had arrived.

At his question.

Wuzhiqi's face filled with indignation...