Demon-Swaying, God-Slaying, Devil-Killing, Immortal-Butchering, Buddha-Slaughtering Myriad Severance Canopy Treasure Umbrella Refining Artifact Diagram, Qingyuan's Command

"Junior Brother?"

"When did he come back?"

The Golden-winged Great Peng's strange laughter drew the attention of Yun Zhongzi, Wuzhiqi, and the others.

Seeing that Qingyuan was not angry,

Yun Zhongzi hurried over to the Golden-winged Great Peng and said, "Junior Brother, hurry and apologize to Master. Then this matter will pass. Don't act on impulse!"

"Master is no ordinary person. Follow him, and in the future, you and I will both shine brightly in the Primordial Wilderness and become great powers who tower over heaven and earth!"

Yuan Hong also offered a reminder.

Wuzhiqi merely gave the Golden-winged Great Peng a cold look and said disdainfully, "You're only arrogant because of your background. I'm already in the Late Mystic Immortal Realm. Give me some more time—once I enter the Golden Immortal Realm, just watch how I deal with you!"

"Hmph!"

The Golden-winged Great Peng, who had been somewhat moved, was enraged by Wuzhiqi.

He raised his head and said, "By the time you become a Golden Immortal, I'll already be Taiyi. You'll never have a chance to catch up to me!"

"Heh..."

Wuzhiqi gave a cold laugh. An iron staff appeared in his hand as he swung it at the Golden-winged Great Peng, roaring viciously, "Why wait for the future? We can settle who's superior today!"

"You think I'm afraid of you?"

The Golden-winged Great Peng summoned a spirit sword and slashed at him furiously.

Yun Zhongzi and Yuan Hong could only each stop one of them, their faces full of helplessness.

What was going on?

Why were these two junior brothers both so hot-tempered?

They started fighting at the slightest disagreement. It would be bad if Master got angry later.

Sure enough.

Qingyuan's attention was drawn over, and his expression gradually turned cold.

Only then did the Golden-winged Great Peng restrain himself. He ran over with a flattering grin and said, "Greetings, Master. May Master be blessed."

Qingyuan glared at him and said, "Do not bicker with your senior brothers in the future. Disorder must not arise within; fellow disciples should stand united."

"Yes, Master. I understand."

The Golden-winged Great Peng chuckled, carefully massaging his shoulders as he said admiringly, "Master, you're incredible. How long has it been, and you've already broken through to the Mid Golden Immortal Realm? I heard from the fellow disciples in the Interception Sect that you were only a Mystic Immortal before."

During those years of wandering about,

he had encountered quite a few Interception Sect disciples.

Those disciples learned that he was Qingyuan's disciple, and since the Golden-winged Great Peng was exceptionally outgoing, he had pried into many of Qingyuan's glorious past deeds.

"The past and present do not mean anything. As long as one is willing to start planting now, one will be able to harvest in the future."

Qingyuan shook his head and sighed. "Disciple, your aptitude and foundation are not inferior to most Innate Spirits of the Primordial Wilderness. You are merely too mischievous, with no heart for cultivation. Otherwise, cultivating the Great Dao with Yin-Yang Two Qi as your foundation, it would be no difficult matter for you to enter the ranks of Quasi-Saints in the future, Severing the Corpse and taking your place among them."

"You said you wanted those Phoenix Clan members who look down on you to be beyond reach."

"You want to give Kong Xuan a good beating."

"But none of that can be achieved merely by thinking about it..."

Qingyuan spoke earnestly, causing the Golden-winged Great Peng to fall silent again. Even the hands massaging his shoulders stopped.

After a long while.

The Golden-winged Great Peng finally exhaled heavily, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Master, for enlightening me. This disciple understands. From now on, I will cultivate diligently and study the Great Dao with care."

[ Ding! The host has guided his prodigal disciple back onto the right path, persuaded a wayward disciple to reclaim his Dao Heart and understand his goal. Reward: Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Formula *1, Purple-striped Fine-Kerneled Peaches of Immortality *99, Demon-Swaying, God-Slaying, Devil-Killing, Immortal-Butchering, Buddha-Slaughtering Myriad Severance Canopy Treasure Umbrella Refining Artifact Diagram *1. Please keep up the good work, host!! ]

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[Purple-striped Fine-Kerneled Peaches of Immortality: Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that ripen once every nine thousand years. Mortals who eat them will live as long as heaven and earth, enduring alongside the sun and moon. They contain Essence of Innate Ren Water and can be used to recover from injuries and Dao Injuries.]

[Demon-Swaying, God-Slaying, Devil-Killing, Immortal-Butchering, Buddha-Slaughtering Myriad Severance Canopy Treasure Umbrella Refining Artifact Diagram: A Heavenly Dao Ferocious Exotic Treasure refining artifact blueprint. It gathers the most vicious, baleful, and resentful qi in the world, forged from materials such as Chaos Refined Gold, Sky-Opening Jianmu Tree, Essence of Innate Li Fire, Red Lotus Karmic Fire, Netherworld Ghost Fire, Solar True Fire, Buzhou Celestial Pillar, Soul of Myriad Demons, Essence of Myriad Sorcerers, Primordial Fragments, and more. Once completed, the artifact's ferocity will be boundless, capable of slaughtering all beings and all worlds. It can evolve hundreds of millions of Fiend Gods within the umbrella to empower its wielder, open heaven and earth within Chaos to suppress Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. Those of the same realm cannot break it without tens of thousands joining forces. Even Saints who enter the fray will be entangled by Slaughter Qi and have their Daoxing reduced!!!]

The first two items were fine.

But upon seeing the last item,

even Qingyuan could not help revealing a shocked expression.

After a long while.

It turned bitter.

This was no different from giving a level-ten newbie account an absurdly powerful level-nine-hundred-ninety-nine divine set!

Leaving everything else aside, where was he supposed to obtain the Soul of Myriad Demons and Essence of Myriad Sorcerers?

And that Red Lotus Karmic Fire—wasn't that Ancestor Minghe's signature treasure? Without becoming a Saint, who could defeat Ancestor Minghe in the Netherworld Sea of Blood?

And if he became a Saint before getting those things, this item would seemingly be of little use anyway...

Better than nothing.

Qingyuan sighed inwardly.

Then he called out, "Junior Sister Jin Ling, Junior Sister Wudang, Junior Brother Qiushou Xian, Junior Brother Piluxian, Junior Brother Jinguang Xian, step forward."

Though everyone was confused, they still stepped out and bowed.

"Just now, when I preached at the dojo, your discussions of the Dao with me gave me considerable insight. These peaches shall be given to you for your enjoyment. May all my junior brothers and sisters attain the Great Dao soon."

Qingyuan waved his hand.

Immediately, five plump and enticing Purple-striped Fine-Kerneled Peaches of Immortality appeared before them.

"Peaches of Immortality?"

Everyone was delighted and quickly accepted them.

"Shi Ji, Ma Yuan, Dai Li, Jin Dasheng..."

As Qingyuan called out names,

Shi Ji, Ma Yuan, and the beings from Plum Mountain stepped forward expectantly.

Qingyuan did not slight them either, granting each of them a Peach of Immortality. "You have overseen affairs at my Serene Peak and aided my disciples. Even if you have no great merit, you have worked hard. These Peaches of Immortality are bestowed upon you."

"Thank you, Senior Disciple Brother!"

The Interception Sect disciples immediately bowed in joyous thanks.

Their fervor grew even greater.

Afterward.

Qingyuan gave four more Peaches of Immortality to his four disciples, causing Wuzhiqi and Yuan Hong to become exceptionally excited.

The Golden-winged Great Peng had originally wanted to put on airs and say that he had eaten things even more delicious than Peaches of Immortality, but under Qingyuan's icy gaze, he did not dare show off.

"Greetings, Great Master! Great Master is wise!! Great Master, I too wish to taste what Peaches of Immortality are like. Please bestow one upon me!!"

Beside them, the Willow Immortal swayed its branches as it bowed in thanks and begged for one.

Its appearance made everyone laugh.

"You have sheltered us from wind and rain and kept the dojo clean. You too shall be granted a Peach of Immortality."

Smiling, Qingyuan also bestowed a Peach of Immortality upon it.

Seeing how generous Senior Disciple Brother was,

the many Interception Sect disciples were envious. Yet knowing they had never rendered Qingyuan any service, they did not dare ask for any.

"Today's sermon has ended. I happen to have a great opportunity that will benefit every disciple of the Interception Sect, and I wish to speak of it. Please help me gather all Interception Sect disciples at the Jiangyue River. Thank you for your efforts!"

Qingyuan gave the order.

None of the immortals refused.

They flew away from Serene Peak one after another, heading out in every direction.

"Yun Zhongzi."

"Master, this disciple is here." Yun Zhongzi hurried forward. Qingyuan nodded and said, "Go to Taiqing Peak and invite Senior Brother Xuandu to the Jiangyue River for a discussion. Tell him I wish to speak with him about the Immortal Market."

"Yes!"

Yun Zhongzi turned and departed.

"Wuzhiqi."

Wuzhiqi stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "This disciple is here!"

"Go to Yuqing Peak and find Junior Brother Guangchengzi. Tell him that I invite the Chan Sect disciples to the Jiangyue River to discuss the Immortal Market."

"Yes!"

Just as Wuzhiqi was about to leave, the Golden-winged Great Peng yawned and volunteered, "Master, how about letting this disciple go to the Chan Sect? This disciple is fast. I can reach Yuqing Peak with just a few flaps of my wings. If you send this Water Monkey, who knows how long it'll take him."

"You're asking for a beating!!"

"Tch..."

"Shut up. Wait to the side. I'll have something for you to do shortly."

Qingyuan rebuked them, and only then did the two part unhappily.

Afterward.

Qingyuan led the remaining people from Serene Peak toward the Jiangyue River, where they waited on the empty riverbank.

One after another.

Interception Sect disciples arrived, chattering among themselves.

The bolder ones even dared ask Qingyuan what exactly had happened, but Qingyuan merely smiled without answering.

"Master, what do you want me to do?"

The Golden-winged Great Peng scampered over. Qingyuan pointed at the Chaos Spirit Stone in the riverbed and said, "Do you see that stone?"

"I see it."

"Go lift it up and hold it in the air. Keep holding it until I tell you otherwise."

"Yes, Master!!"

The Golden-winged Great Peng excitedly transformed into a streak of golden light and plunged into the riverbed.

Rumble rumble rumble!!

In an instant, mud and dust churned through the Jiangyue River and Mountain Peak trembled. Then, a Chaos Spirit Stone as large as a landmass was raised overhead by the Golden-winged Great Peng with both hands. Looking majestic and imposing, he asked, "Master, what next?"

Qingyuan said calmly, "Didn't you have nothing to do? Just keep holding it there."

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