Afterward, everyone withdrew from Green Tour Palace and made their way to Ling Qing's cave dwelling.
He looked over those before him: the Four Great Disciples, the Seven Attendant Immortals, the Nine Luminaries Star Lords, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gangs, the Seventy-Two Di Sha, as well as the Three Xiao Sisters, Zhao Gongming, Lady Shiji, and the rest.
"Honored uncles and elders, this disciple Ling Daoqing greets you."
He made a full circle of cupped-hand bows to them, then said, "Because you honored uncles and elders harbor grievances and wish to test yourselves against the immortals of the Clarifying Sect.
"Yet no matter what entanglements lie between us, the Three Teachings are one family in the end. When the time comes, whether one lives or dies shall be determined by the tribulation.
"You honored uncles and elders must not bear resentment, much less go back on your word. May I ask whether you can agree to this?"
Upon hearing this, the immortals all looked at one another, then broke into discussion.
Holy Mother Wudang was the first to speak. "Since it is Master's command, what harm is there in letting you direct me?"
After all, she was his own master. Seeing that Ling Qing had won the esteem of the sect leader and their master, she too felt honored by his glory. Naturally, she would not make her own disciple lose face.
Daoist Duobao, Holy Mother Golden Spirit, Holy Mother Turtle Spirit, and the others had often practiced the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation with him, and they also knew his honest and generous temperament.
Moreover, they had already approved of his proposal earlier. Now that their master had spoken as well, how could they oppose it?
Zhao Gongming had been saved by him, and he and the Three Xiao