Cultivation knew no years. Within Jingming Other Mansion, Ling Qing had long since stabilized his realm.
After Nie Yinniang returned the Immortal-Slaying Sword, he also sorted through the Immortal-Slaying Formation once more.
At the same time, he reviewed the path of his nine incarnations, each digesting their previous gains.
Daoist Lingguan and the others had not rushed to manifest their own mystic embryos, but had instead done as Ling Qing once had.
They used spiritual treasures as materials to verify their various insights and raise their chances of success.
By now, they could already proficiently refine a spiritual treasure to the level of Three Tribulations.
The reason they had yet to open up worlds was also because they wished to further solidify their foundations.
Just as everyone was discussing the Dao together, their hearts suddenly stirred. They exchanged glances.
Daoist Lingguan said, "Let us get up at once."
Ling Qing and the others assented. After making some preparations, they left the mansion, turned their respective talisman tokens, and arrived in Yuyu Heaven.
Two White Crane attendants had long been waiting for them. Upon seeing the group, they bowed and said, "Senior Brothers, Master is waiting in the hall."
"Thank you for leading the way, Junior Brother!" Ling Qing and the others returned the salute, then followed him toward the main hall.
Upon entering the hall, everyone bent low and kowtowed. "This disciple and the others pay respects to Master! We do not know why Master has summoned us. What are your instructions?"
Dharma Master Wudang flicked the whisk in his hand and said softly, "I have summoned you here because there is a matter I need you to handle."
"Please give your orders, Master!" Ling Qing and the others cried in unison.
"I require a wisp of human incense faith.