"Before she becomes a Sage, bind her fortune completely to that of our Yao Clan. This is crucial to our clan's Great Cause!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi nodded, deeply agreeing.
As for all this, the Witch Clan, roaming across the lands of Honghuang, paid it no mind.
They didn't cultivate their souls or revere the Heavenly Dao, and had no interest whatsoever in the power of merit.
At that moment, they were busy fighting the Yao Clan for territory and expanding their strength. They had no time to care what color of cloud had appeared in the sky.
At the heart of the ley lines beneath Mount Sumeru.
Xuanqing, Zunti, and Jieyin had just emerged when they saw the boundless sea of merit clouds overhead.
"Boom!"
The sea of merit clouds churned violently. Two immense beams of Merit Golden Light descended first, striking Zunti and Jieyin precisely.
Their bodies jolted, and both closed their eyes.
A vast amount of merit surged through them, cleansing their souls and bodies.
Their minds, which had been somewhat lost about the path to becoming a Sage, seemed to be cleaved open by a bolt of lightning. In an instant, everything became clear!
Countless insights welled up in their hearts.
"So that's how it is... So that's how it is!"
Zunti abruptly opened his eyes, his face alight with joy.
Jieyin opened his eyes as well, a faint, enlightened smile appearing on his face.
They had finally sensed it!
"Martial Nephew!"
Zunti turned to Xuanqing, his expression excited, though tinged with apology.
"My senior brother and I have suddenly gained some insight. We need to go into seclusion at once, so I'm afraid we must leave immediately!"
Jieyin bowed solemnly to Xuanqing as well. "Martial Nephew, we will always remember your great kindness. Once the two