With the help of that old Daoist, things would definitely be much easier.
"Old Daoist, I have yet to ask your name. Why not come with me to the Heavenly Court? His Majesty will surely put you to great use," Shen Gongbao said.
The old Daoist smiled faintly. "General, the time has not yet come. This poor Daoist cannot casually go to the Heavenly Court. I am merely a wandering Daoist, drifting like idle clouds and wild cranes, with no name to speak of. We shall meet again if fate permits."
After saying that, the old Daoist headed into the distance and soon vanished from sight.
Shen Gongbao watched the old Daoist leave, feeling somewhat disappointed. Such a formidable Daoist was truly hard to come by.
Shen Gongbao then left the Eastern Victory Divine Continent and returned to the Heavenly Court.
This trip had brought him the core energy from Hongjun Island, as well as the core earth energy from Flower Fruit Mountain. The gains had truly been abundant.
When the Jade Emperor learned of this, he was overjoyed.
"Now that we possess so much core earth energy, I can rely on it to easily enter the Golden Immortal Realm—and even reach its later stage," the Jade Emperor said with a smile.
"The core earth energy of Flower Fruit Mountain is very difficult to obtain. How did you manage it?" The Jade Emperor was very curious.
Shen Gongbao told the Jade Emperor about his encounter with the old Daoist.
After hearing this, the Jade Emperor frowned slightly, deeply curious as well. "Who is this person? Why is he so powerful?"
"I do not know either. He seemed like a profound recluse. Perhaps Heaven itself wishes to help Your Majesty, which is why that old Daoist emerged from seclusion to help