Dao Qing Transmits the Orthodox Lineage

After Ling Qing and the others emerged from the instance, they found that Zhao Zhen had already gathered Li Li, Li Qing, Sun Yuling, Bai Zhiyuan, Yang Liyi, and the rest.

Everyone entered Sanqing Hall and took their seats according to rank.

Daoist Lingguan looked over his junior brothers seated before him.

Among them, Li Li, Tian Yong, Zhang Zhe, and Zhu Guang had already attained Earth Immortal status.

Of those remaining, Ling Qing, Bai Zhiyuan, and Sun Yuling were at the peak of the Human Immortal Realm.

Though Han Fu, Zhao Zhen, Yang Liyi, Li Qing, Tian Ying, and Sun Tai were at different stages, all six were within the Human Immortal Realm.

Among the next generation, Jiang Chengyan, Cheng Xinya, Ling Ji, and Wei Wenjun were likewise in the Human Immortal Realm.

Since Wen Ling was not yet gifted, her cultivation progressed slowly.

Sun Yuwei, meanwhile, was now like Ling Qing had once been, delayed in her Foundation Establishment cultivation. Still, she should soon attain the Human Immortal Realm as well.

With this, barring any unforeseen events, the Mount Lao Sect would enjoy at least several centuries—perhaps even several millennia—of prosperity.

"The Special Affairs Department has sent word. The situation is unclear, but we cannot simply ignore it." After Daoist Lingguan explained the matter, he spoke.

"All of you junior brothers are to remain on Lao Mountain and await orders. Junior Brother Dao Li, Junior Brother Dao Yong, Junior Brother Dao Zhe, Junior Brother Dao Guang, Junior Brother Dao Qing, and I will go and assess the situation.

"If there is anywhere we are needed, we shall not hesitate.

"But the sect will be entrusted to you."

"We obey Senior Brother's command!" Han Fu and Zhao Zhen answered together with the other junior brothers.

"Dao Fu! Dao Zhen!"