Closed-Door Cultivation Is Not Advisable, I Must Descend the Mountain for Training!

The Jie Sect truly lived up to its name of Ten Thousand Immortals Pilgrimage—its disciples numbered in the tens of thousands!

At this moment, nearly all of the Jie Sect disciples were gathered on Kunlun Mountain, surrounding Lin Changqing, gazing at him with eyes full of reverence.

That Golden Pillar of Merit which had just descended, bearing ten billion merits—it had all been summoned by Senior Disciple Brother!

Though Senior Disciple Brother was only at the Mystic Immortal realm, his methods were undoubtedly immensely powerful!

Ten billion merits—even the entire Jie Sect as a whole didn't have that much!!

"Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother!"

"We pay our respects to Senior Disciple Brother!"

Instantly, a chorus of salutations rang out around him.

Led by the Eight True Disciples of the Jie Sect, the ten thousand Jie Sect immortals all treated Lin Changqing with utmost reverence.

By the time the ten thousand Jie Sect immortals arrived, the Twelve Golden Immortals had long since vanished without a trace.

No matter how jealous they were, they dared not face the Twelve Golden Immortals—especially the Eight Personal Disciples of the Jie Sect, whose cultivation was in no way inferior!

"Mm."

Lin Changqing nodded, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and looked at the Jie Sect disciples.

He had seen everything clearly when the Jie Sect first opened its mountain.

He recognized all these disciples, and of course, they recognized him too.

However, only the Eight True Disciples knew he was the Senior Disciple Brother.

But now it was different—it seemed all the Jie Sect disciples knew he was the Senior Disciple Brother.

Lin Changqing looked toward the Jie Sect Hall, where Tongtian was smiling at him, nodding slowly.

"Disciple pays respects to Master!"

Lin Changqing clasped his hands in salute. This awakening of the system had all been thanks to the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir.

If Master had not remained steadfast and bestowed such a supreme treasure as the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir upon him, he would have no idea how many years it would take to awaken his golden finger.

Tongtian nodded slowly, now thoroughly satisfied with this eldest disciple.

"Changqing, bring your eight junior brothers and sisters and come inside."

After nodding slowly, Tongtian said to Lin Changqing.

Lin Changqing's brow twitched slightly; he glanced at Duobao and the others, then walked into the Jie Sect Hall.

Inside the hall, Tongtian sat atop the Dao Platform, his entire being suffused with the rhythm of the Dao, the majesty of a sage laid bare.

Below, led by Lin Changqing, nine disciples all clasped their hands in salute.

"Disciple pays respects to Master!!"

Lin Changqing spoke first, and the junior brothers and sisters behind him immediately followed with their bows.

Tongtian nodded slowly.

He looked at these disciples, deeply satisfied in his heart, especially at his eldest disciple Lin Changqing—the more he looked, the more agreeable he found him.

This disciple, who had followed him for a million years, was his most beloved.

He had been worried before that this eldest disciple's foundation was so poor, his cultivation so hard to break through, that when the great tribulation came, he would surely be in grave danger.

But now, with ten billion merits, when the tribulation descended, aside from the sages, no one would be safer than this eldest disciple.

In fact, these ten billion merits might even affect the Jie Sect's fortune—his own sect would benefit from the eldest disciple's help.

But... why was his cultivation still at Mystic Immortal?

"Changqing, you absorbed ten billion merits—surely you still haven't felt any breakthrough?"

"Ahem... Master is just asking casually. Since you have encountered such an opportunity, a breakthrough should not be a problem."

Tongtian asked with concern, then, afraid of hurting Lin Changqing's pride, coughed twice to explain.

But by now, Lin Changqing no longer cared about these things at all.

Foundation? Fortune?

What were these compared to a golden finger!

Before his system, all of these could be easily resolved.

Though he was still a Mystic Immortal now, who knew—the next time the system appeared, he might break through directly.

"Thank you for your concern, Master!"

"Though this disciple has not yet broken through during this seclusion, I have gained many insights."

"I now request Master's permission to go down the mountain and train."

Lin Changqing clasped his hands to Tongtian.

He had thought it through clearly—if he wanted to trigger the golden finger, staying on Kunlun Mountain all the time would never work.

The first time the golden finger triggered required a treasure like the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir; who knew what it would demand next.

Only by roaming the Primordial World and seeking various opportunities could he possibly trigger the golden finger again.

He wasn't even sure if it always took treasures like the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir to activate it.

As Lin Changqing said this, Tongtian and the other eight personal disciples all stared at him in astonishment.

"Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Senior Brother Changqing!"

Yunxiao and the other disciples called out one after another, while Tongtian furrowed his brow.

"The Primordial World is in chaos right now. Have you thought this through, Changqing?"

Tongtian frowned and asked Lin Changqing.

In his heart, Tongtian didn't want Lin Changqing to go out and train.

At this time, the Witch and Demon Clans held sway over the Primordial World.

Even the saintly teachings of the great sects counted for little amidst them.

There were no small number of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, and plenty of old monsters at the Quasi-Sage level.

Let alone Lin Changqing, who was only at the Mystic Immortal realm—even Duobao, a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, wouldn't dare descend the mountain lightly.

"Disciple has made up his mind."

"Sitting in meditation on the mountain is like building a cart behind closed doors. Only by descending to train, seeking opportunities, and contending with the beings of the Primordial World for heavenly fortune can I find a chance to break through!"

Lin Changqing had long prepared his reasoning, and now he laid it out directly to Tongtian.

"Good!!"

Seeing Lin Changqing speak thus, Tongtian clapped his hands and laughed heartily, repeatedly praising him.

"Haha! Worthy of being This Seat's disciple, with such spirit!"

Tongtian looked at Lin Changqing, his fondness growing ever deeper.

At this time, the Six Saints of the Primordial World, the Three Pure Saints, and all the old monsters of the Primordial—which of them hadn't fought their way out from among countless Primordial Innate Beings?

By contrast, the disciples of the Three Sects now were like flowers raised in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the wind and rain.

That his own great disciple had such thoughts made Tongtian overjoyed.

But at the same time, how could he not worry?

Especially since this was his most beloved disciple, Changqing!

"...Changqing, since you have this intention, then as your master, I cannot stop you."

After a long pause, Tongtian still didn't want to dampen his disciple's resolve, and nodded as he spoke.

"The Primordial World is fraught with danger, old monsters emerge endlessly, and the conflict between the Witch and Demon Clans engulfs half the realm. Be careful in everything."

"Your master has little else to give, only some protective items, which I now bestow upon you."

As Tongtian spoke, he reached out to draw upon the Heavenly Dao, and strands of mysterious golden threads traced before him, forming a sword talisman.

"This sword talisman contains the power of one strike from your master. It can be used at a critical moment, enough to protect yourself."

But that wasn't all. Tongtian reached into the void and pulled out another object—a small silver lock, its surface etched with strange divine patterns, utterly wondrous.

The Heart-Piercing Lock!!

Lin Changqing's pupils instantly contracted. This was a treasure Tongtian had obtained at the Treasure Distribution Rock in the Purple Cloud Palace!

Such a treasure was undoubtedly an Innate Spiritual Treasure, and likely a top-grade one at that!

"Changqing, this is the Heart-Piercing Lock, boundless in killing power. Your master bestows it upon you."

Tongtian said this without a hint of reluctance, pushing the lock and the sword talisman to float before Lin Changqing.

Lin Changqing quickly grabbed the Heart-Piercing Lock. A sharp, piercing sensation came through, startling him.

Truly a treasure! With such a treasure by his side, roaming the Primordial World would give him some backing.

He then reached out and took the sword talisman. The endless killing power contained within made his heart tremble slightly.

He sensed that if he used his mana to activate it, he could call upon a single strike from a saint!

This, too, was a top-tier treasure of the Primordial World!

"Disciple Lin Changqing thanks you, Master!"

But just then, a voice sounded once more in the depths of his heart.

Lin Changqing was startled—this was the system appearing!

[Ding! Gifted Tongtian Sword Talisman, returning hundredfold reward]