The Three Sects' Joint Grand Plan: The Entire Primordial Wilderness Must Make Way! Kunlun Mountains Project Department Established!

Seeing Guangchengzi prostrate on the ground.

Trembling with fear.

The Chan Sect immortals' hearts sank. Their originally confident and sharp gazes now dodged and wavered, not daring to look at Qingyuan.

Daoist Taiyi saw Qingyuan's gaze sweep toward him.

He knew it was bad. He's coming for me!

Sure enough.

Qingyuan looked at True Person Taiyi and said calmly, "Junior Disciple Taiyi, you said establishing an Immortal Market has no benefits and only invites trouble, didn't you?"

Seeing countless eyes turn to him.

True Person Taiyi was filled with regret. Why did I have to provoke this guy?

Steeling himself.

He said awkwardly, "Yes... yes and no."

"Actually, Junior Disciple Taiyi's concerns are not without reason."

Qingyuan smiled, first affirming him: "Though the Dao Ancestor's Three Lectures at Zixiao Palace sorted the realms and Daoxing of the Primordial Wilderness, distinguishing orthodox paths from side doors, draping the savage and bloody Primordial Wilderness in the outer robe of Immortal Dao, we, as inheritors of the Mystic Gate Heritage, must naturally carry forward this civilizing influence—to sort and teach the beings of the Primordial Wilderness to understand propriety, know rules, speak of civility, and establish new customs."

"The establishment of the Immortal Market serves, first, to exchange goods and benefit all beings of the Primordial Wilderness, and second, to spread the civilizing influence of the Mystic Gate."

"As the dojo of the Three Pure Ones' saints, with Mystic Gate Elites gathered here, who in the Primordial Wilderness would dare to cause trouble?"

"Even if someone dares, who can surpass the divine powers and techniques of the Chan Sect Immortals? Who can surpass the elegant and effortless style of the Human Sect disciples? Who can surpass the heroic unity of my Intercepting Sect?"

"Our Three Sects Joint Grand Plan—whether the Demon Race or the Witch Clan of the Primordial Wilderness, or even the Innate Divine Beings—all must make way for us. What more of the scattered cultivators outside the Demon and Witch Clans?"

"Could it be that all you Chan Sect junior disciples believe yourselves incapable of handling mere scattered cultivators of the Primordial Wilderness?"

"I am not rigid and unchanging!"

"The Kunlun Mountains Immortal Market welcomes any being of the Primordial Wilderness to visit—warmly welcome!!"

"But let me say this plainly: if friends come, our Three Sects will sweep the mats to receive them. But if wolves and tigers come, there's no need for you Chan Sect to act—my Intercepting Sect will be the first to step forward and clear out the wicked guests and villains. I will never allow anyone to defile the reputation of our Mystic Gate Immortal Market!!"

Qingyuan first flattered the Three Sects' disciples.

Making the Chan Sect Immortals involuntarily lift their heads, quite proud.

Indeed.

In terms of origin and birth, no one in the Primordial Wilderness could surpass them as direct disciples of Yuqing.

If a real fight broke out, they'd definitely have to rely on them!

The Intercepting Sect was also proud. We have numbers—who are we afraid of?

As for the Human Sect.

Xuandu and the others puffed out their chests, striking a few poses to display their elegant and effortless style.

"Moreover, with my Junior Disciple Duobao here, wielding the sword of punishment, with his nature of loathing evil as an enemy, he will never tolerate any outsider daring to run wild on Kunlun Mountains!!"

Qingyuan praised Daoist Duobao.

The tall, stout, and imposing Daoist Duobao cooperatively stepped forward, murderous intent seeping out: "Any outsider who dares to cause trouble on Kunlun Mountains will be killed without mercy. Even if Di Jun or Tai Yi come, I will cut them down without hesitation!!"

"Those who offend our Three Sects, though far, shall be punished!"

As he spoke.

The aura of a half-step Primordial Unity Golden Immortal raged like a hurricane, shaking heaven and earth.

The sharp sword intent within him erupted.

Making countless disciples tremble.

Junior Disciple Duobao seems even better at showing off than me. I wonder what impact it will have, now that I've steered the 'Vice Sect Master of Intercepting Sect,' who in myths and legends was amiable to others, into becoming the Sword of Damocles hanging over all Intercepting Sect disciples' heads.

Qingyuan muttered inwardly.

Then he cooperated: "At that time, the Immortal Market will be fully installed with the Heavenly Net. Within billions of miles around the Immortal Market, Expressways and Service Areas will be built, and the Heavenly Eye will monitor all evil."

"With my Junior Disciple Duobao as this Sword of Damocles upholding justice, zero tolerance for any crime!"

The disciples of the Human, Chan, and Intercepting Sects didn't know what the Heavenly Net or the Sword of Damocles were.

But hearing the Intercepting Sect's Senior Disciple Brother speak so impressively.

They felt an inexplicable awe.

And burst into cheers.

Seeing that Qingyuan hadn't completely humiliated him, True Person Taiyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Senior Disciple Brother Qingyuan is right."

"Junior Disciple, let me ask you—have you ever had this kind of trouble?"

Qingyuan smiled: "For example, when you're struck by inspiration to refine pills or artifacts, but you lack a single ingredient, and then you go searching the Primordial Wilderness for tens of thousands of years, only to return empty-handed?"

"Yes, that happens, but if you keep looking, you'll always find it. If worst comes to worst, I can borrow from senior or junior brothers to tide me over."

True Person Taiyi thought for a moment, then replied.

"We could borrow from fellow disciples, or even ask Second Martial Uncle Venerable Yuanshi for help. But have you considered—helping you is a kindness, not helping is only natural. To call this ingredient 'borrowing' sounds nice, but the truth is you take it and never return it."

Qingyuan chuckled softly. "Once or twice is fine. But we cultivators have endless years. If you keep borrowing without returning, it will eventually harm your bond with fellow disciples, and even..."

"Even what?" True Person Taiyi frowned deeply.

"Even make you seem incompetent."

Qingyuan's voice echoed between heaven and earth.

The disciples of the Three Sects fell into thought.

Especially the numerous Jie Sect disciples—this insight struck them deeply.

Indeed, helping you is a kindness, not helping is only natural.

Asking again and again—this isn't just being inconsiderate; it shows your incompetence!!

Within the Chan Sect.

Immortal Elder Nanji, Chijingzi, Puxian, Manjushri, and other cultivators who had lent Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or Immortal Gold Divine Materials to True Person Taiyi all wore unpleasant expressions.

They had originally found it hard to refuse out of courtesy.

Always thinking of sect brotherhood.

But now it seemed—Taiyi was the one being inconsiderate.

"I, I, I..." True Person Taiyi's face flushed red.

He hadn't expected Qingyuan's sword to strike here.

Even the glib-tongued True Person Taiyi didn't know how to retort.

"Junior Brother Taiyi, think again. If there were a place where you could trade freely, you could spend a little time and purchase the materials you lack."

Qingyuan said calmly. "If that place doesn't have what you need, you could put up a bounty with an idle item, mobilizing tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands to search for you. You'd only need to wait a few years to gather the materials. Isn't that convenient?"

"Doesn't that save time for cultivation?"

"Indeed it does. I was shortsighted."

True Person Taiyi was deeply ashamed, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Seeing Guangchengzi and Taiyi both retreat after being shot down.

True Person Huanglong grew uneasy, afraid Qingyuan would humiliate him. He braced himself, putting on a tough front, ready to take the blow.

But who would have thought.

He waited a long time.

Qingyuan went on answering other disciples' questions.

Without even glancing at him.

He felt deeply frustrated inside...

What's this?

Am I not worthy of being scolded by you???

This instead made Huanglong feel his face had fallen. He spoke up to ask, "Senior Brother Qingyuan, you don't refute me—does that mean you think I'm right?"

"?"

Qingyuan was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected someone to willingly walk into the line of fire.

To be honest, Qingyuan couldn't be bothered with him.

Guangchengzi and Taiyi were one thing—they actually had something. But you, Huanglong, a three-nothing Daoist, dare to spout nonsense?

A pause.

Qingyuan smiled gently. "Junior Brother Huanglong, just now you said that Chan Sect Immortals have extraordinary origins, deep blessings, are born with great fortune, and lack neither cultivation resources nor techniques and divine abilities—correct?"

Daoist Huanglong thought carefully and found nothing wrong.

He nodded. "That's right, I said that."

"But Junior Brother Huanglong, have you considered?"

"Considered what?"

"Origins, blessings, innate abilities, resources—what do you have?"

Qingyuan's warm smile triggered a roar of laughter from the whole crowd. Even Juliusun, Yuding, and several other Chan Sect Immortals couldn't help laughing out loud.

Daoist Lingbao frowned slightly and retreated behind the Chan Sect immortals, afraid of drawing Qingyuan's attention.

Daoist Huanglong was struck as if by a heavy blow. His body swayed, nearly falling from the Cloud Summit, and was steadied by Chijingzi and Manjushri. Guangchengzi also shook his head with a sigh. "Junior Brother Huanglong, why did you have to provoke him for no reason?"

Just then.

Zhenwu of the Human Sect cupped his hands and asked, "Senior Brother Qingyuan, there is something I do not understand. I hope you can enlighten me."

"Please speak, Junior Brother Zhenwu."

Qingyuan replied with a gentle smile.

Zhenwu frowned and said, "The Jie Sect already has many disciples, making Kunlun Mountains far from peaceful. If we build an Immortal Market now, countless beings will gather here—will this not plunge Kunlun Mountains into endless turmoil?"

Hearing this, Qingyuan immediately laughed and said, "Junior Brother Zhenwu, you jest. Do you know a saying once spoken by Senior Grandmaster Uncle?"

"What did the Teacher say?"

It was not just Zhenwu.

Xuandu and the others all turned their gazes toward him.

"To hide in the wilds is small; to hide in the city is great. That is how one truly reaches selflessness, detachment, and the path of non-action."

Qingyuan smiled and said, "To cultivate painstakingly in lofty mountains and deep valleys is merely the surface—a pursuit of external illusion, not an elevation of the spirit. It is difficult to find the Great Way!!"

At these words.

The members of the Human Sect were all stunned.

They murmured this saying to themselves, finding some insight in it.

Yet doubt lingered in their hearts.

Was this truly something the Teacher had said? Why had they never heard of it before?

He then answered more disciples' questions.

Qingyuan suppressed the noise of the crowd.

And declared in a deep voice, "Very well, since no one has further doubts, I now announce the formal establishment of the Kunlun Mountains Immortal Market Project Department. I will then assign the work for each sect..."