Trust Crisis

Fang Yang praised the Divine Grain so highly because it was food, not medicine.

No matter how potent immortal or divine medicines were, their efficacy diminished with frequent use. Even spiritual fruits like the Huang Zhong Li, Ginseng Fruit, and Flat Peach were no exception.

But food was different. The effect of food was constant; no matter how many times or how much one ate, its effect would not diminish.

Meng Zhen, as the Crown Prince of the Azure Dragon Clan, was deeply knowledgeable about the Way of plants. The moment Fang Yang presented the Divine Grain before him, he recognized its Mysterious Wonders.

The characteristics possessed by the Divine Grain were something that divine medicines and spiritual fruits could not replace.

"Merely looking at it probably won't allow me to understand its true profundity. Fellow Daoist, why don't you try it yourself and see its effects."

Fang Yang's five fingers grasped, and five cold lights flashed. The husk was smoothly cut open, and the Divine Rice flew out from within.

The Divine Rice was crystal clear throughout, with innate spiritual energy flowing on its surface. Inside, there was a core of Vital Energy shaped like a chicken egg. The Vital Energy and spiritual energy were perfectly locked within the Divine Rice, with not a trace leaking out.

"En!"

Meng Zhen did not engage in perfunctory pleasantries. He was genuinely very interested in the Divine Rice.

Originally, the Divine Rice tasted better after cooking, but this was not the time to be concerned with taste.

Meng Zhen manifested his Dragon Mouth and took a large bite, swallowing the Divine Rice whole.

The moment the Divine Rice entered his mouth, a mixture of Vital Energy and spiritual energy erupted within his body. The energy was extremely gentle, actively combining with his magic power and replenishing his blood and Qi.

Meng Zhen circulated his magic power, slowly cultivating. He was surprisingly able to refine this mass of energy quickly!

"What pure Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, with no medicinal properties at all, only the gentlest Vital Energy and spiritual energy. While its effect in replenishing blood, Qi, and spiritual energy is not as fast as pills, it excels in its balanced and peaceful nature."

Meng Zhen was filled with surprise and joy. Fang Yang had not lied to him. If such a divine item were to be popularized, it would indeed benefit all living beings.

"There's something even more marvelous,"

Seeing Meng Zhen's reaction, Fang Yang smiled slightly and continued, "When its Mother Plant grows, it does not feed on Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, but rather absorbs the turbid energy of the earth."

"Its Mother Plant possesses a special ability. After absorbing turbid energy, through sunlight, it can transform the earth's turbid energy into spiritual energy within the fruit."

"This means that as long as there is soil and sunlight, this item can be cultivated."

He looked steadily at Meng Zhen, his expression incredibly serious. "Now, Fellow Daoist, do you understand how crucial this item is."

Meng Zhen took a deep breath. He was completely conquered by the Divine Grain.

Their Azure Dragon Clan held a revered position in the world and should contribute to the well-being of all living beings.

Even if his Imperial Father did not help, he would mobilize all the resources of the Azure Dragon Clan to assist.

"Good. Originally, I had some doubts when Fellow Daoist said that the Intercepting Sect was a sect that intercepted a glimmer of life for all beings. Now, it seems that this is true. Such a divine item, and you are willing to share it with all beings, truly makes you a model for all Gods and Immortals."

Meng Zhen's Imperial Father, Uncle, and Aunt were all beings whose merits were world-shattering. The pocket money merits given by his Imperial Father, and the New Year's Eve merits given by his Uncle and Aunt, made Meng Zhen a major recipient of merits as well.

He couldn't comprehend the difficulty of earning merits at all and automatically ignored Fang Yang's fundamental purpose.

However, Fang Yang did not hide anything about this matter. He could hide it from Meng Zhen, but he couldn't hide it from Mengzhang Divine Lord.

The situation of the Four Spirits of Heaven-Opening and Empress Houtu was quite similar. On their own territory, they could exert Saint-level combat power.

"Fellow Daoist praises me too much. This Daoist acts for all living beings, and also for merits."

Who knew that Meng Zhen, upon hearing this, didn't care at all.

He waved his hand: "My father often says, judge matters by their results, not their intentions. Fellow Daoist is acting for the benefit of all beings and following the Heavenly Dao. Even if Fellow Daoist has his own purpose, it is not worth mentioning."

"Those hypocrites who speak of having no desires or attachments, yet secretly steal the luck of heaven and earth and exploit all living beings, are the ones my Azure Dragon Clan despises the most."

Meng Zhen's eyes were full of admiration, without any trace of contempt or disdain.

"Fellow Daoist, please accompany me to East Pole Heaven. I will order the Great Powers in my clan to cooperate with us to complete this matter."

If the Great Desolation were compared to a country, then the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth would be the Royal Family of that country, and the Four Spirits of Heaven-Opening and their four clans would be the Great Clans of that country.

As a great clan that had been passed down for three kalpas, the civilization of the Azure Dragon Clan had obviously developed to a high degree, far surpassing the Witch and Demon Clans. The Human Clan, in front of the Azure Dragon Clan, was merely like primitive humans living in the Stone Age.

Their highly developed civilization made the thoughts of the Azure Dragon Clan exceptionally advanced.

From Meng Zhen, Fang Yang saw the breadth of vision of a great clan in the Great Desolation.

"Then I will trouble Fellow Daoist!"

Fang Yang cupped his fists and thanked him sincerely.

Whoosh!

Two streams of light, one purple and one green, tore through the void, heading in the direction of East Pole Heaven.

Not long after the two left, a sweet rain fell upon the immortal mountain that had been destroyed by Lü Yue.

The spiritual rain, rich with infinite vitality, evenly sprinkled every inch of the immortal mountain's land, cleansing the land that had been infected by the plague and revitalizing the withered plants.

Even so, it was impossible for this immortal mountain to recover to its peak state.

Destruction was always easier than creation, not to mention that Lü Yue had even damaged the earth veins.

The existence of people like Lü Yue, although it could boost the prestige of the Sect of Interception, also caused unimaginable damage to the Sect of Interception's luck.

Currently, Sect Master Tongtian's merits could still hold up. When Sect Master Tongtian's merits could no longer hold up, the karmic debt would be spread equally to every disciple of the Sect of Interception.

This meant that the conflict between Fang Yang and Lü Yue was irreconcilable.

In Biyou Palace, Sect Master Tongtian sensed all the Karma, including Fang Yang taking in Lü Yue.

He sighed deeply, his sigh filled with helplessness over fellow disciples harming each other and disappointment in Lü Yue's failure to live up to his potential.

He had helped Lü Yue seize a sliver of Vitality, but who would have thought Lü Yue would instead try to seize the Vitality of all living beings.

Lü Yue had ultimately lost his own sliver of Vitality.

"Duobao, do you understand what your Teacher means?"

Sect Master Tongtian looked down at Daoist Duobao, who was cultivating the Myriad Treasures Golden Body Art while soaking in Chaos Divine Oil, and asked in his heart.

Among all the disciples of the Jie Sect, Sect Master Tongtian favored Daoist Duobao the most, because Daoist Duobao was a miracle he had created himself.

Daoist Duobao was originally just a Treasure Mouse, and even Becoming Immortal was difficult for him. After meeting Sect Master Tongtian, he soared, cultivating to his current Realm.

Daoist Duobao's existence proved the feasibility of the path of "Teach without discrimination."

In their subsequent interactions, the Emotions between Sect Master Tongtian and Daoist Duobao deepened. Sect Master Tongtian no longer saw Daoist Duobao as a disciple but as a son.

Otherwise, Guangchengzi next door didn't even manage the Sect of Enlightenment's Discipline, so there was no reason for Daoist Duobao to be like the Vice Sect Master of the Jie Sect.

Fang Yang's existence was a warning from Sect Master Tongtian to Daoist Duobao, hoping he would turn back in time.

However, being able to have such doubts in his heart proved that Sect Master Tongtian's confidence in Daoist Duobao was dwindling.