Daoist Duobao stared at the shimmering Chaos Buddha Śarīra in Qin Mu's hand, utterly stunned.
He could clearly sense the terrifying energy contained within that tiny pearl, as vast as a sea of stars.
It was the crystallization of an era's overlord's lifetime of cultivation!
"E-Eldest Senior Brother, this... this is too precious!"
Daoist Duobao waved his hands repeatedly, not daring to accept it.
This was a trophy you won by slaying the Ancient Buddha yourself, a supreme ultimate treasure at the level of half-step immortality. How could you simply give it to me?
But Qin Mu allowed no argument and pressed the Buddha Śarīra straight into his hand.
"Take it."
Qin Mu's tone brooked no refusal.
"No matter how fine a treasure is, it only has value when put to use on the blade's edge. Keeping it would merely add flowers to my brocade, but taking it west would be like delivering charcoal in a snowstorm."
"You're going to expand the Interception Sect's territory. As your eldest senior brother, how could I let you go empty-handed?"
Warmth spread from his palm. Holding the weighty Buddha Śarīra, Daoist Duobao felt his eyes grow hot as a warm current swept through his entire body.
He knew his eldest senior brother was supporting him through deeds.
That trust, that affection, carried more weight than any words.
"Thank you, Eldest Senior Brother!"
Daoist Duobao no longer refused. He solemnly put away the Buddha Śarīra and bowed deeply to Qin Mu.
Watching from the side, Sect Master Tongtian smiled broadly, his heart filled with emotion.
For the Interception Sect to have disciples like Qin Mu and Duobao, who treasured loyalty and affection and stood united in heart and purpose, was truly a blessing from the Heavenly Dao.
"Good. Now that we have both the