The False Jie Sect

"This disciple is terrified, and does not know what is required of him?" Zhou Qing did not agree at once.

"There is no need for you to do anything. You need only cultivate the Shangqing Immortal Method in peace and comprehend the Great Dao," Xuanzun said.

"As for that whip, nurture it well. It may prove useful in the future."

"Once you enter my Jie Sect, there will naturally be more resources to aid you. Even fully repairing this whip will not be impossible."

The terms sounded exceedingly generous.

Enter a great sect, obtain the true transmission, and even have hope of repairing the God-Beating Whip.

But Zhou Qing kept feeling that something was off. Xuanzun's attitude was far too "calm," as if everything lay within his grasp.

"This disciple is willing to enter the Jie Sect and devote himself to cultivation," Zhou Qing said. After a brief ponder, he bowed and accepted.

Given the current situation, there was no room to refuse.

And entering the Jie Sect might perhaps bring him closer to certain truths.

"Good." Xuanzun seemed satisfied. A stream of light flew down from the cloud platform and landed in Zhou Qing's hand. It was a black token.

On its front was an ancient seal-script character, "Jie," and on the back were the two words "Outer Sect."

At the same time, a Jade Slip also descended with it.

"This is the token of an Outer Sect Disciple of the Jie Sect. With it, you may enter the outer perimeter of the Shangqing Dao Realm to cultivate."

"Within the Jade Slip are the first three volumes of the Shangqing Dongxuan True Scripture. Comprehend them well. If you have any questions, you may ask the transmission elder."

"Thank you, Sect Master." Zhou Qing accepted the token and Jade Slip.