The banquet was only halfway through, but the hall had grown livelier than ever.
No one knew who started it, but the guests began discussing the Dao and demonstrating their divine abilities.
Ever since the Three Pure Ones had gone their separate ways, disciples of the Three Teachings had lived apart and rarely gathered. Now that they were finally together, they naturally wanted to spar and exchange insights.
Guangchengzi drew Duobao to one side of the hall and spoke to him in a low voice.
He looked solemn, frowning at times and nodding at others, as though seeking advice on something important.
Duobao, meanwhile, looked thoroughly pleased with himself. He spoke animatedly, gesturing now and then and occasionally pointing toward Yellow Dragon.
"Junior Brother Duobao, is there a secret to teaching the Human Emperor?" Guangchengzi kept his voice low, but his earnestness was unmistakable. "The Human Emperor bears the fortune of the Human Race. Every word and deed of his affects its rise and fall. Could you..."
Duobao chuckled. "Don't worry, Senior Brother Guangchengzi. It isn't as difficult as you think."
"Oh? Please, enlighten me."
"Listen. As Teacher of the Human Emperor, all you need to do is teach him cultivation. You don't have to worry about anything else." Duobao sounded as if he were joking.
Guangchengzi naturally did not believe him. He pursed his lips. "Junior Brother, that's hardly fair."
Duobao smiled helplessly. He was telling the truth. Why wouldn't Guangchengzi believe him?
When it came to teaching Lieshan, Duobao really had only been responsible for cultivation. Everything else had been out of his hands.
Seeing Guangchengzi's disbelief, Duobao briefly recounted how he had sent Hong Yun's true spirit into reincarnation, watched over Hong Yun as he grew, and taught him. He also explained the role Yellow Dragon had