He changed tack, his tone turning slightly more serious:
"However, you have only just attained Primordial Chaos. Your Saint Body and Dao Fruit have yet to fully stabilize, and it will take time to understand and adjust to your connection with the Blood Sea and Reincarnation.
"The Karma and Karmic Force tied to your great vow in founding a sect are as vast as the sea. You must constantly reflect upon them with the Saint Heart Mirror and follow your doctrines as your measure, putting them into practice step by step. Only then can you avoid straying from the right path.
"Return to your dojo for now, fellow Daoist. Go into seclusion to consolidate your cultivation and put your sect's affairs in order. Do not rush to Manifest Divinity before the Primordial Wilderness and draw too much attention."
Minghe's heart tightened. He immediately understood that these were words of wisdom from Zhenyuanzi, the Earth Dao Leader and a senior Saint—and, more than that, protection and guidance for him as a newly ascended Saint.
He hurriedly bowed again. "I will remember the Saint's teachings! My attainment of the Dao today is entirely thanks to the Saint's guidance in the past and the opportunity you granted me with the Purple Qi, as well as Lady Pingxin's permission and support.
"I cannot begin to repay such kindness. Minghe and the Asura Sect will forever guard the Blood Sea and serve the Earthly Dao, without the slightest disloyalty! I'll return at once to consolidate my cultivation and set the sect's affairs in order, so I won't disappoint the Saint."
With that, Minghe gave a slight nod to Ancestor Hong Yun, Daoist Yin Yang, and the newly converted Ran Deng and Queen Mother. Then, with a flicker, he and the cheering Asura Clan People below