True Person Bo continued, "The founding patriarch of my Jade Spring Sect crossed over from the Buried Wind Ocean, and came from a continent called [ Eastern Splendor Continent ]."
"The patriarch left behind jade scrolls and scriptures, which record that the flourishing of Daoism in the Eastern Splendor Continent far surpasses that of our Celebrated Splendor Land."
"He was the successor of an ancient Daoist lineage in the Eastern Splendor Continent, the [ Heavenly River Dao Lineage ]. However, to escape a great calamity that would sweep through the sect and even the entire Eastern Splendor Continent, he had no choice but to carry part of the lineage and plunge into the Buried Wind Ocean. He survived countless near-death experiences before finally arriving on the Celebrated Splendor Continent!"
"He eventually drifted to the Celebrated Splendor Land, which is now the coast of the Spirit Gauze Sea. He traveled inland until he arrived at Sunken Jade Valley, where he discovered a naturally occurring spiritual energy well. Seeing that it was rich in Spiritual Qi and relatively secluded, he settled down there and, through hardship, established the foundation of the Jade Spring Sect."
"I see..."
Chen Shuangbai was also somewhat shocked.
Yi Chongyue obviously knew part of the secret, but now that he heard it again, he couldn't help but feel emotional.
"Our patriarch was truly amazing."
Only then did Chen Shuangbai remember something—
"No wonder my family, without any Nascent Soul Nascent Soul, can hold the position of the number one immortal sect in the Jing Kingdom... It turns out it's because my family has a long and profound lineage, with Secret Method and profound techniques; we are the inheritors of the Eastern Radiance Great Dao lineage!"
Seeing the admiration on his face, True Person Bo Bo's smile widened, and he said, "That's exactly what I mean."
"Although the patriarch was not hindered by his injuries and ascended to immortality before reaching Nascent Soul stage, he did take on disciples, pass on his mantle, and leave behind his last instructions."
"One of these principles is that disciples of the Jade Spring Sect should take it upon themselves to glorify the Daoist tradition and pass it on from generation to generation."
"If one day the sect reaches its peak, outstanding disciples among the younger generation may attempt to explore the path back to the Eastern Splendor Continent, settle their karmic debts, and revisit their old haunts."
Speaking of this dying instruction, True Person Bo's face showed emotion and regret as he murmured to himself.
"It has been no easy feat for our sect to establish itself here over the past three thousand years, let alone cross the two seas, which is akin to ascending to heaven. The only way is to pass it down from generation to generation, so that you, our True Disciple, may know of it, and leave a memento, so that you will not forget the origin of our family's lineage."
Chen Shuangbai bowed solemnly again. "This disciple will certainly remember, and if any disciple is ever listed among the True Disciple in the future, this tradition will continue."
"Very good!"
True Person Bo nodded, no longer elaborating on the sect's secrets, and instead said, "Alright, it's good that you know about the past. Now, tell me about your reward..."
As dusk settled, the master and disciple returned to Deer Deep Waters Peak.
Chen Shuangbai was still somewhat shocked and asked, "Master... tell me, what does that other continent... look like?"
Yi Chongyue also showed longing, but he returned to reality and said, "It is said that the Dao is flourishing, and it should be a golden age of cultivation. However, even the patriarch came here to seek refuge, and he survived by the skin of his teeth. As for us... our meager strength can mostly only be regarded as a wishful thought."
Chen Shuangbai then fell silent as well.
"Taking the path you're on carefully is the most important thing right now."
Chen Shuangbai sighed softly and stayed on Deer Deep Waters Peak for a while to study Dao of Alchemy with her master Yi Chongyue.
Just as he had almost finished researching the [ Mystic Light Illuminating Life Pill ], he immediately refined a batch for his master.
then.
The true fire slowly ignited, and the fragrance of medicine gradually spread. Chen Shuangbai's body was surrounded by blue and white colors, which intertwined to form indigo magic light. He extracted the essence of each medicinal herb and put it into the furnace, slowly beginning the refining process.
Three days later, the fire in the Pill Furnace slowly opened. At the bottom lay twelve perfectly round pills, like pearls, gleaming with white light and exuding a fragrant aroma. Among them, eight were of high quality, two were of excellent quality, and two were of average quality.
Yi Chongyue couldn't help but clap his hands and cheer, exclaiming, "Now... you can be considered a first-tier Alchemist!"
Chen Shuangbai replied with a smile, "It is all thanks to Master's teachings that I am where I am today."
The Jade Spring Sect has six first-tier Alchemist, two second-tier Alchemist, and an uncounted number of alchemy apprentices. Now that Chen Shuangbai has refined this First-Tier Superior-Grade [ Mystic Light Illuminating Life Pill ], he is a genuine first-tier Alchemist.
This was a joyous occasion, and the sect was naturally delighted, with people coming to celebrate.
Furthermore, Chen Shuangbai foundation for his cultivation, achieved Foundation Establishment, and was listed as True Disciple, for which the sect also bestowed rewards upon him.
The sect's rewards were naturally generous.
Besides the twelve boats of water and wood element crystal sand suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivation, Chen Shuangbai was also rewarded with three boats of Water Moon Jade Crystal, a delicate jade bell, and a shimmering green divine rope.
Crystal sand is self-evident; it originates from places rich in primordial energy, and each grain is brimming with primordial energy, making it suitable for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment and above to refine.
As for the jade bell and the divine rope, they are Spirit Artifact Low-Grade Spirit Artifact. As for why they weren't given high-grade ones... it's probably because they were worried that Chen Shuangbai would neglect her cultivation by relying on her many Spirit Artifact.
But what satisfied Chen Shuangbai the most was the three boats' Water Moon Jade Crystal!
But Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but ponder it again.
"This Water Moon Jade Crystal is what I currently use to recharge the Dao Fruit in my Sea of Consciousness; the rest will be used for cultivation... Did the sect bestow this upon me because they quite liked it when I was in the outer sect? Or was it because there was a hazy moon shadow in my Foundation Establishment phenomenon... that they guessed I was likely connected to the Grand Yin, and thus bestowed so many upon me?"
True Disciple Hall.
True Person Bo had been observing Chen Shuangbai, unaware that... Chen Shuangbai had also been secretly observing this Late Golden Core Stage cultivator.
Now...
Chen Shuangbai knew in his heart that the sect must have guessed that he probably had other fortuitous opportunity, but seeing that he had always admired the sect and was now True Disciple, they had let their guard down.
Back in the True Disciple Hall, if Chen Shuangbai showed even the slightest abnormality, he would be met with the most ruthless suppression from a Late Golden Core Stage cultivator.
"Perhaps it's a combination of both, or perhaps it's just a coincidence. In any case... judging from the current situation, it shows that the sect's attitude towards me is at least mostly goodwill and investment."
Chen Shuangbai's mind raced, making various guesses about the situation.
"There's no point in overthinking. Since the sect has treated me with sincerity, I should repay them with sincerity in return."
But in addition to these rewards, the clan also had arrangements for Chen Shuangbai.
This day.
An old man and a young boy climbed Deer Deep Waters Peak.
The older one was Foundation Establishment cultivator, his body brimming with fiery energy, dressed in a black Daoist robe, clearly a seasoned Foundation Establishment expert. As for the younger one behind him...
When Chen Shuangbai saw the other person, her eyes lit up, and she said:
" Senior Brother Du!"
Du Zifeng was startled by the shout, his eyes showing a hint of excitement, but he hesitated. Just then, Chen Shuangbai stepped forward and respectfully bowed:
" Du Zifeng... greets Senior Brother True Disciple!"
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