By the hour of Hai that day, the sky was already brilliant with stars.
Inside Pure Yang Hall, Cheng Xinzhan was still wearing himself out over paperwork.
"For the esteemed attention of Origin Yin Hall:
Fang Wuya of Purple Mist Mountain submits the following:
Sect Master, I have recently been planning to take a group of Second Realm disciples from our mountain north to broaden their learning, behold the mighty river, discuss the Dao with the northern schools, and expand the younger generation's horizons. At present, I have narrowed the destinations down to Qilu and Heluo. Qilu lies along the coast, where we could observe the sea's qi; Heluo has the demonic sect of Mount Beimang, but the overall situation is manageable, and it would allow the younger disciples some initial contact with the northern demons. Which do you think would be suitable?
Awaiting your reply."
Cheng Xinzhan frowned. The duties of the deputy sect masters of the Pure Yang and Origin Yin Halls were to resolve problems that the eight mountain branches of the blessed land could not resolve themselves, and to assist the Sect Leader with the affairs of the entire sect. Generally speaking, these involved either coordination and mediation between multiple mountains within the blessed land, rulings on major matters, or external affairs and matters concerning demons. Yet clearly, none of what Fang Wuya had submitted fell into these categories. This was something he could decide entirely for himself.
Mustering his patience, Cheng Xinzhan took up his brush and replied:
"I recommend Qilu. You can climb Mount Tai and gaze into the distance, watch the great river enter the sea, and admire the boundary between the Bohai and Yellow Seas. The Daoists of Laoshan have broad perspectives, and the place boasts magnificent mountain and coastal scenery, making