Yuanshi nodded slightly. The Three Sects had been competing for a long time. From their parting at Wuzhuang Temple to the end of the discussion at the Purple Cloud Palace, several hundred thousand years had passed. In the beginning, the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect had suffered near-total defeat at the hands of the Jie Sect. But times had changed. Under Yuanshi's strict guidance, the Chan Sect was no longer what it once was. If the Western Teachings still viewed them through the old lens, they would surely suffer greatly.
With that thought, Yuanshi's mood improved somewhat. After a moment's consideration, he took out several spiritual treasures and distributed them among his disciples. "These are Houtian Spiritual Treasures forged by your master. Each of you shall receive one top-grade treasure and three high-grade ones. Return and refine them properly. Should you encounter a powerful enemy, call for your master at once. I will come to your aid."
The disciples accepted the spiritual treasures, overwhelmed with gratitude, and repeatedly bowed in thanks.
Yuanshi let out a long sigh. He had truly exhausted himself for these disciples. Forging these spiritual treasures alone had cost him immeasurable effort. He only hoped they would not disgrace the Chan Sect's reputation, lest he be forced to act personally and earn the accusation of bullying the weak.
Within the Jie Sect's great hall, Tongtian Jiaozhu was teaching the Dao to his disciples. His four direct disciples—Daoist Duobao, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Wu Dang Shengmu, and Gui Ling Shengmu—the Seven Attendant Immortals including Wuyun Immortal and Golden Hoop Immortal, as well as the three sisters Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bi Xiao, together with Zhao Gongming, his four outer disciples, all listened respectfully.
"Have you all mastered the formations I taught you?"
The disciples answered in unison,