Daoist Bengshan bowed respectfully, pressing his palms together before his chest.
"Poor Daoist Bengshan greets Fellow Daoist Beiming and Fellow Daoist Nüwa."
Bei Ming and Nüwa exchanged a glance, then both raised their hands in return, calm and composed.
Bei Ming looked at Zhunti, a hint of teasing in his eyes.
"It seems Fellow Daoist Zhunti gained quite a bit from the battle in the East Sea as well?"
Zhunti hurriedly shook his head, a smile returning to his face. "Not at all, not at all. It was all fate.
"Fellow Daoist Bengshan is fated with our West, so naturally we should guide him across."
Nüwa furrowed her brow slightly and carefully examined Daoist Bengshan.
"His Golden Body... seems rather unusual."
Jieyin smiled and replied, "Senior brother, Senior sister, please take a seat first. Then I shall resolve your doubts."
As he spoke, he extended a hand, and auspicious clouds spread out ahead of them.
Zhunti turned slightly and instructed Daoist Bengshan.
"Fellow Daoist Bengshan, go cultivate first. We have some important matters to discuss."
Daoist Bengshan respectfully replied, "Poor Daoist shall take his leave first."
He turned and departed into the mountains. Under the light, his Golden Body shone even more brilliantly.
Jieyin and Zhunti led Bei Ming and Nüwa through tier upon tier of stone steps, arriving before the Eight Treasures Merit Pool.
The pool water was crystal clear, faint golden light rippling across its surface while an atmosphere of purity and solemnity filled the air.
Perhaps thanks to the wonders of the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, the spiritual energy here was comparable to that of certain grotto-heavens and blessed lands.
Several Three-Grade Merit Golden Lotuses floated in the pool, golden radiance flowing across their petals as their fragrance drifted sweetly and faintly through the air.
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