Dao Xing Tianzun's expression stiffened. He said nothing more, merely raising a hand in a gesture of invitation:
"Senior, please lead your people and follow me."
Yuding Zhenren stepped forward, cupped his hands in salute, and said:
"May Senior Uncle Jieyin please reveal himself, so this junior may escort you into the Jade Void Palace."
As soon as he finished speaking, an aura rippled through the void.
Jieyin's figure appeared. He glanced at Zhunti, then said slowly:
"Junior Brother, go with them for now. I will first accompany this young friend to meet Senior Brother Yuanshi."
Zhunti nodded slightly, then turned and led a large contingent of Western Religion disciples after Dao Xing Tianzun, heading to various places throughout East Kunlun to rest for the time being.
Yuding Zhenren, meanwhile, led Jieyin into the Jade Void Palace.
As they walked, Jieyin wore a faintly meaningful smile and tried to ingratiate himself.
"Young friend, your foundations are extraordinary, and your cultivation of the Yuxu Immortal Technique has borne considerable results. I wonder whether you have any interest in the wonderful methods of my Western Religion?"
Yuding Zhenren's heart tightened, but his steps did not falter. He hurriedly answered with a solemn expression, "Senior Uncle flatters me.
"The Yuqing Immortal Technique alone has already benefited this junior beyond measure. On the path of seeking the Dao, I truly dare not divide my attention."
Hearing this, Jieyin smiled lightly. "The path of seeking the Dao may also draw from many sources.
"The Primordial Wilderness is vast, and wonderful methods are endless. Shutting oneself away and blindly forging ahead would not be good."
Yuding Zhenren looked utterly solemn as he said firmly:
"A profusion of flowers dazzles the eye. This junior's cultivation is still shallow; how could I dare look around carelessly? I seek