Ling Qing thought to himself, Since that's the case, I might as well see this through. We've already reached the final juncture; it wouldn't do to fall short over a matter of sentiment. Then I'll head to Northern Julu Continent first and bring this perfect merit to completion.
After thinking it over, Ling Qing checked his bearings, leaped into the air, transformed into a streak of mysterious light, and flew straight north.
Before long, he saw Northern Julu Continent, still shrouded within the grand formation.
By now, the grand formation had directed most of its power toward refining the continent.
It was no longer as tightly sealed off within and without as it had been before.
Having received word from Wondrous Dao Emperor long ago, the spirit official guarding the formation naturally did not stop him and let him through.
Ling Qing cupped his hands in thanks to the spirit official. Once inside the formation, he flew toward Wudang Mountain.
Along the way, he saw mountains and waters of surpassing beauty everywhere across the land, the scenery picturesque as a painting.
Even the snowbound mountains exuded an air of serene, open desolation.
There was none of the former feeling of barren mountains, treacherous waters, and turbid filth.
The entirety of Northern Julu Continent had been utterly transformed.
"What boundless merit indeed," Ling Qing could not help but praise.
Seeing that the land below was like this everywhere, he did not linger any longer.
When he reached Wudang Mountain and descended from his flight, a divine general came to receive him.
He led him all the way to the Golden Hall atop the mountain.
Within the Golden Hall, the Eight Immortals, Daoist Lingguan, Li Li, and the others had long been waiting.
The moment they saw him, Daoist Lingguan, Li Li,