The disciples present had experienced quite the emotional roller coaster these past few days.
Listening to Wen Zu's teachings was one joy;
Being accepted into his sect was a second joy;
Not being chosen as Direct Disciples or among the Eight Immortals in Attendance naturally brought a measure of disappointment;
And now, being allowed to claim treasures according to fate was a third joy.
Among the disciples, some first bowed in thanks, then extended their Spiritual Sense toward the Spirit Treasures, drawing out items suited to them;
Others were first drawn to a particular Spirit Treasure, reaching out to take it before solemnly paying their respects.
Ling Yan, Moyuan, Han Chi, Yun Biao, and Xiong Jun stood quietly to one side and watched.
They had all received Spirit Treasures in advance, so naturally they would not compete with their junior brothers.
After the selection, none of the Nominal Disciples left empty-handed. Each obtained one or two Innate Spiritual Treasures.
Bei Ming said, "I will soon travel and preach. The Direct Disciples and Attendant Disciples will accompany me;
The rest of you may establish Cave Abodes in the Changbai Mountain Range, cultivate and comprehend the Dao, reflect upon the teachings you have just heard, consolidate your foundations, and accumulate reserves."
The more than one hundred Nominal Disciples all bowed and solemnly said, "We respectfully obey Master's imperial decree."
Immediately, the cultivators dispersed, transforming into streaks of light as they searched the Changbai Mountain Range for suitable places to establish Cave Abodes.
Some landed atop cliffs and peaks, while others vanished into the depths of the forest sea...
Their figures gradually blended into the mountains and clouds and mist.
Ling Yan, Moyuan, Han Chi, Yun Biao, and Xiong Jun did not leave, remaining at Bei Ming's side.
Bei Ming glanced at them