What a Brilliant Way to Shift the Trouble Elsewhere! Duobao: Don't Blame Me-I Want to Be the Senior Brother Too

Deep within the Inspection Department.

Inside a majestic and imposing hall.

A figure with deep, steady breaths absorbed Innate Spiritual Energy, radiating the charm of Great Dao Laws. At his side, a Golden Cicada also emitted spiritual light in resonance, their Great Dao interaction drawing them into a state of unity between man and heaven.

But not long after.

The commotion outside roused Daoist Duobao from his seated cultivation.

A trace of displeasure flashed through his cold, stern eyes.

He had been on the verge of using his communion with heaven and comprehending Great Dao Laws to break through to the Golden Immortal Peak, yet those Registered Disciples outside had abruptly disturbed him?

"Phew... I'm only one step away from entering the Golden Immortal Peak."

"These thousands of years serving in an important post within the Inspection Department and governing the sect members have advanced my cultivation far more quickly than when I rigidly secluded myself after first entering Master's sect to comprehend the mysteries of the Dao. Whenever I govern the sect members with an imposing, commanding manner, I unexpectedly feel utterly at ease and clear-minded. Not only has my state of mind improved, but my understanding of Laws, my comprehension... everything has been soaring."

"Why..."

"Why do I feel this way after becoming Deputy Director of the Inspection Department and managing the sect members?"

"Could this be my Dao?"

Recalling his experiences over the years.

A complicated expression appeared on Daoist Duobao's face.

Sensing the noise outside.

He rose and walked toward the hall entrance.

Along the way, many members of the Inspection Department saw him and promptly bowed, calling out, "Greetings, Deputy Director."

Duobao's expression remained solemn and unmoved.

He merely gave a soft "Mm" through his nose in response.

"Greetings, Deputy Director!"

When Chang'er Dingguang Xian saw Daoist Duobao arrive, he hurried over. Daoist Duobao nodded. "What happened outside?"

"Deputy Director, the Chan Sect has gone too far in bullying us! Guangchengzi and the others injured several hundred of our disciples, then, relying on Daoist Randeng to back them up, injured over a thousand more of our sect members. They said we were nothing but wet-born egg-layers, beasts with fur and horns, and that staying in the Kunlun Mountains would only disturb the purity of the Mystic Gate and tarnish the name of the Pangu Orthodox Lineage!"

Immortal Dingguang said indignantly, "Deputy Director, you must stand up for us!"

"Guangchengzi and the others have become this arrogant?"

Displeasure appeared on Duobao's face.

Speaking of which.

After Qingyuan had severely taught Guangchengzi and the others a lesson atop Yuqing Peak.

The Chan Sect Immortals had kept a low profile for many years.

Whenever they saw Jie Sect Disciples, they would take a detour. They dared not start conflicts, nor did they compete for opportunities and hurl insults as brazenly as before.

But after Qingyuan left the Primordial Wilderness several thousand years ago to seek opportunities, and the Chan Sect gained several more Inner Sect Disciples, Guangchengzi and his group became increasingly active and began clashing with Jie Sect Disciples.

Still, that had remained within controllable limits.

It was merely minor scuffling. The Interception Sect had many disciples, so they did not suffer losses when fights broke out.

But ever since Daoist Randeng had joined the Chan Sect several hundred years ago, everything had changed.

Although Daoist Randeng was clearly the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect, he repeatedly disregarded his status and personally injured Jie Sect Disciples, unfairly taking sides and suppressing the Interception Sect. This enraged more and more Jie Sect Disciples, drawing everyone from Registered Disciples and Outer Disciples to even Inner Sect members such as Golden Spirit Holy Mother and Holy Mother Wudang into the conflict, until the fighting became utterly chaotic!!

Unfortunately.

Daoist Randeng was one of the Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao Palace.

Though his reputation among the Innate Demon Gods was not particularly great, his genuine Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation was beyond doubt.

No one in the Interception Sect could defeat him.

"Mm. I understand the gravity of the matter. Where are Junior Sisters Jin Ling and Wudang?"

Daoist Duobao walked outside without haste or panic.

Immortal Dingguang hurriedly followed behind him and replied, "Senior Disciple Sister Jin Ling and Senior Disciple Sister Wudang went to argue with Daoist Randeng. Later, they were injured and entered Secluded Cultivation to recover."

"The Chan Sect is this arrogant? They even dared injure Inner Sect Disciples like us?"

Daoist Duobao's face darkened with displeasure.

Before long.

The two walked out of the Inspection Department. Upon seeing Daoist Duobao arrive, vast numbers of Jie Sect Disciples burst into cheers. Their voices were like mountain floods and roaring seas, shaking heaven and earth. Countless eyes fell upon Duobao, and for some reason, he greatly enjoyed the feeling. He said flatly, "All of you, shut up! Speak slowly and tell me exactly what happened!"

Daoist Duobao had served as Deputy Director of the Inspection Department for many years.

He governed the sect members, oversaw discipline and rules, and handled punishments and judgments, naturally possessing an air of authority.

The moment he spoke.

Many Disciples of the Jie Sect immediately fell silent.

"Second Senior Brother, Guangchengzi and the others were the ones looking for trouble! We fellow disciples were fishing and holding a feast by the Jiangyue River outside Shangqing Peak, enjoying ourselves, when Guangchengzi and his group insisted we had taken over their cultivation grounds. When they could not argue against us, they attacked and injured people. We could not accept that, so we fought them, but Taiyi, Juliusun, and the others secretly attacked us."

Qiushou Xian said furiously, "Then I called our fellow disciples for help and beat Guangchengzi and the others until they fled in panic, but who would have thought Daoist Randeng would intervene too!!"

"Randeng set up an arena by the Jiangyue River and said he was willing to suppress his cultivation to fight us. If he lost, he would apologize and admit that the Chan Sect was inferior to the Interception Sect. But if he won, the Interception Sect would never again be allowed to appear before Chan Sect disciples in the Kunlun Mountains!"

"Second Senior Brother! Daoist Randeng is clearly the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect, yet he has repeatedly disregarded his identity to attack us. He is simply disgracing the name of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal!"

After Qiushou Xian finished speaking.

Large numbers of Jie Sect Disciples also indignantly complained that the Chan Sect acted tyrannically and without honor.

"Mm."

Daoist Duobao merely gave a soft snort through his nose, yet it suppressed every voice in the crowd.

He greatly enjoyed the feeling of being watched by thousands.

He glanced coolly at Qiushou Xian. "Qiushou Xian, what did you just call me?"

"Second Senior Brother. What's wrong?" Qiushou Xian asked, somewhat confused.

"Second Senior Brother?"

Daoist Duobao's voice suddenly rose as he said coldly, "If you call me Second Senior Brother elsewhere, there is no problem. But this is outside the Inspection Department. What should you call me here? And what should all of you call me?"

Seeing Duobao suddenly become angry.

The disciples were all quite puzzled. Qiushou Xian was silent for a moment before saying, "Deputy Director!"

"Mm. You are also a member of the Inspection Department. Why are you still so rash in your actions? Why did you get involved with them?"

Daoist Duobao snorted coldly. "What is the punishment for gathering a crowd to cause trouble? And what is the punishment for group fighting?"

The gathered sect members stared in stunned disbelief.

Qiushou Xian could hardly believe it either. They had been bullied by outsiders and returned to seek help, only for their own people to step forward and punish them?

"Guards, seize everyone who caused trouble and lock them up!!"

Daoist Duobao shouted coldly.

Behind him, Jie Sect Disciples such as Golden Hoop Immortal and Ma Yuan stepped forward to seize Qiushou Xian and the others. As they did so, they said apologetically, "We are carrying out our duties. There's nothing we can do, fellow Daoist!"

"Second Senior Brother, why are you arresting us? We were bullied by outsiders. Fine if you will not help us, but now you are bullying us too?"

Qiushou Xian did not resist, allowing Golden Hoop Immortal and the others to imprison him.

But his face was full of indignation as he roared, "You help outsiders instead of your own people. You are inferior to Senior Disciple Brother. You are not worthy of being the Interception Sect's Second Senior Brother!"

"That's right! You are not worthy of being the Interception Sect's Second Senior Brother!"

"Senior Disciple Brother once fought his way alone up Yuqing Peak and thoroughly taught Guangchengzi and the others a lesson. He was incredibly imposing! But you? When your fellow disciples are bullied, you join in bullying them instead!"

"You are inferior to Senior Disciple Brother..."

Many Jie Sect Disciples had attained the Dao as flying birds and beasts.

They were simple-minded and hot-tempered.

They ignited at the slightest provocation.

Some Jie Sect Disciples close to Qiushou Xian even immediately unleashed their magic treasures and attacked Daoist Duobao.

"Insolence! You dare injure others outside the Inspection Department!"

Daoist Duobao erupted in fury, blasting away the few disciples who had attempted to harm others. After ordering them imprisoned, he said coldly, "The Inspection Department is the Interception Sect's law enforcement institution, established only after Senior Disciple Brother received Master's approval. It cleanses disorderly and corrupt practices and maintains peace. But look at what all of you are doing now?"

"Gathering crowds to cause trouble before the Inspection Department and even daring to attack others—is that what you should be doing?"

"If you refuse to accept this, then go find Senior Disciple Brother! Let us see whether Senior Disciple Brother's sword is better than my warning?!!"

"If Senior Disciple Brother were here today, would there not already be dead and wounded among you?"

Daoist Duobao's words were like a basin of cold water poured over the Jie Sect members.

These simple-minded people could not help but begin resenting Qingyuan.

Their whispers gradually grew louder, greatly satisfying Daoist Duobao inwardly. Yet his expression did not change as he said solemnly, "Public matters are public, private matters are private. I, Duobao, am also a Jie Sect Disciple! How could I bear to see outsiders insult our Interception Sect like this? Do you think I do not feel stifled by this anger as well?"

"Today, I, Daoist Duobao, will remove this Enforcement Mystic Robe and fight the Chan Sect alongside all my junior brothers and sisters. Even if Senior Disciple Brother returns and punishes me, I am willing to bear everything alone!!"

"Whatever punishment there may be, I will bear it alone. There is no need for any of you junior brothers and sisters to plead on my behalf!!!"

"Let's go! Let us fight the Chan Sect!!"

Upon hearing these words.

The Jie Sect Disciples were silent at first, then erupted with cheers like mountain floods and roaring seas, deafening in their intensity, all praising Daoist Duobao.

During this time.

Voices blaming Qingyuan also gradually arose.

They surged like mountain floods and roaring seas.

Joy filled Daoist Duobao's heart, yet his face remained impassive. He showed a helpless expression and said, "You do not understand. Within the Inspection Department, we speak only of laws and discipline, not personal feelings. Senior Disciple Brother is doing this for our own good. Stop speaking of Senior Disciple Brother like that! Senior Disciple Brother only wants what is best for the Interception Sect. What has he done wrong?"

"If Senior Disciple Brother's disciples make mistakes, they must go to prison too. How could you and I be exceptions?"

"But as Jie Sect Disciples, how can we allow others to insult the Interception Sect?"

"Go! Isn't Daoist Randeng holding an arena by the Jiangyue River? What if I risk my life to fight him today? All fellow disciples, come with me!!"

As he sensed more and more Jie Sect Disciples becoming dissatisfied with Qingyuan.

Duobao became even more delighted inwardly. He muttered to himself, Forgive me, Senior Disciple Brother. I want to be Senior Disciple Brother too...

"Senior Brother Duobao is amazing!"

"Senior Disciple Brother is simply too overbearing! Why did he have to establish this Inspection Department? He even had Senior Brother Qiushou Xian arrested!!"

"From now on, I will only submit to Senior Brother Duobao..."

The Jie Sect Disciples' emotions were ignited as they supported Daoist Duobao and departed.

Among the crowd, Yun Zhongzi, Wuzhiqi, Yuan Hong, and several others frowned deeply.

They all felt that Martial Uncle Duobao was deliberately directing the conflict toward their master...