Yang Huai had originally wanted the many junior brothers and sisters on Kunlun Mountain to try taking in some nominal disciples, or to leave behind some mountain gates across the land, contributing to the flourishing of the Jade Clarity lineage.
But he discovered that these junior brothers and sisters were utterly impossible to motivate.
Faced with his senior brother's persuasion, Guang Chengzi wore an awkward expression.
"But didn't Master say that the Dao must not be transmitted lightly, lest one become tainted by karmic sin?"
Yang Huai patiently tried to persuade him.
"Master is naturally correct, but he never said disciples could not be accepted. This is now the most crucial era of the transformation from innate to acquired. The innate legacy is blossoming, and many fine talents are bound to emerge. Wouldn't it be a pity to miss them?"
Guang Chengzi shook his head repeatedly.
"Senior Brother, please spare your junior brother. My Dao cultivation has yet to reach fruition—how could I teach others?"
With that, he hurriedly slipped away.
Yang Huai was secretly annoyed. He also tried to persuade his other junior brothers and sisters to leave the mountain.
But these people were wholly devoted to hiding in the mountains and diligently cultivating the Great Dao, terrified of being tainted by the air of the mortal world.
Yang Huai understood it well enough in his heart.
This was a problem at the source. The Mystic Gate had always emphasized letting the Dao follow nature.
And so, each one was more idle than the last, caring only to roam free and live at ease.
Only when calamity descended upon their heads did they know to scramble for a response.
This was the consequence of shallow realms and an inability to see through the changes of heavenly destiny. Beyond letting