The next day.
True Person Mei led Chen Shuangbai back to Sunken Jade Valley.
In less than a few years, the Spirit-Seeking Sect and the Great Buddha Temple were destroyed, and the entire Jing Kingdom, except for Yang Province, came under the control of the Jade Spring Sect, becoming part of this vast territory.
The ubiquitous Bandit Cultivator gradually disappeared, and the entire Jing Kingdom presented a magnificent and righteous scene.
The spiritual atmosphere of Sunken Jade Valley remains.
The Shattered Star River rushes out from the distant, continuous snow-capped mountains, flowing through the Sunken Jade Valley. Its cool waters irrigate this valley, nurturing countless creatures.
One after another, flying boats, shimmering with various spiritual lights, came and went, laden with a great deal of spiritual materials and resources, making them quite dazzling.
Most of them came from the treasure vault of the Spirit-Seeking Sect.
Among them are many secret records and classic texts, all of which are books from the Spirit-Seeking Sect Library.
Compared to those spiritual materials and resources, Chen Shuangbai believed that these were the truly priceless treasures.
Most of them will likely be stored in the Book Collection Cave, and the Book Spirit will probably be very busy for the next while.
After passing through the mountain gate formation, True Person Mei led Chen Shuangbai forward to a bright and clean hall.
Unlike True Person Bo's Abyss Suppression Hall, and Master True Person Mei's Dao Transmission Hall, this hall is located on a spiritual peak in the very center of Sunken Jade Valley.
The entire hall is constructed of azure jade, which gleams with a warm luster under the sunlight.
Inside the main hall, the space was much more spacious than it appeared from the outside.
The pillars stand facing each other, carved with many intricate patterns and various inscriptions, recording the achievements of our ancestors.
The dome is inlaid with eighty-one fist-sized luminous pearls, arranged in the shape of stars in the sky, emitting a soft yet bright light.
At this moment, many people were already standing in the hall. Chen Shuangbai glanced around and saw many familiar faces—Master Uncle Huo Min, Master Uncle Gongye Chun, and several Foundation Establishment disciples who had made great contributions in the war.
The group stood in twos and threes, talking quietly, most of them with relaxed smiles on their faces.
His own master Yi Chongyue, was also there. When he saw that his prized disciple Chen Shuangbai, had finally returned, his face lit up with joy, and he was about to greet her.
But then he saw True Person Mei beside him and dared not be too hasty, lest he be impolite.
Chen Shuangbai stepped forward and performed a disciple's salute towards her master.
"Master, your disciple has returned."
Yi Chongyue's face was full of smiles, very satisfied with his eldest disciple. He said with a smile, "It's good that you're back. Today is the day to reward those who have made contributions, and you'll get a share."
When True Person Mei entered the main hall, everyone stopped talking and bowed to her. True Person Mei nodded slightly in return and walked straight to the center of the hall, where she sat down next to the main seat.
There was no one in True Person Bo's seat; he must have gone into seclusion to cultivate.
But in the main seat sat a person.
He was none other than the current sect leader of the Jade Spring Sect, Nascent Soul Cultivator, True Lord Qingchen.
now.
The handsome Daoist priest sat in the main seat, one hand supporting his chin and the other casually resting on the armrest, his posture very relaxed.
Those captivating peach blossom eyes, accentuated by the jade hibiscus crown atop her head, appeared even more bright and alluring.
It's not just about physical beauty, but also about having a vibrant spirit and energy.
For a long while.
After everyone was seated, Qingchen smiled and said, "You've all had a tough time while I was away."
Not me, but myself.
One sentence was enough to make all the disciples laugh.
Many Foundation Establishment were somewhat reserved after their sect leader became Nascent Soul True Lord, but they all relaxed upon hearing these words.
True Lord Qingchen took in everyone's reactions, and the smile in his peach blossom eyes deepened.
He stood up, his gaze sweeping across the room, his voice clear and gentle. "Alright, I won't bother with formalities."
"I have gathered you all here today primarily for two matters."
"Firstly, it is to reward and honor those comrades who have rendered meritorious service in this battle."
"Secondly, it is to discuss the future development plan of my Jade Spring Sect and even the entire Jing Kingdom."
The sect leader of the Jade Spring Sect upheld a fair attitude and rewarded each cultivator for their achievements, bestowing upon them Spirit Stone, pills, Spirit Artifact, and Secret Method. In short, the smiles on the faces of all the cultivators present never ceased.
When it was Chen Shuangbai's turn, True Lord Qingchen paused for a moment.
When he went into seclusion, he did not seal his five senses, so he was unaware of any activity within the sect.
True Person Bo and True Person Mei had ways to pass messages in, so they naturally recognized Chen Shuangbai.
Qingchen sized up Chen Shuangbai and saw that this junior had a tall and straight posture, bright eyes and outstanding appearance. It was clear at a glance that he was no ordinary person.
Chen Shuangbai's refined handsomeness is quite different from Qingchen's.
Qingchen possessed a handsome appearance that exuded a touch of suave charm and unrestrained elegance.
Her peach blossom eyes curved slightly, and they were like a gentle spring breeze, making one's heart flutter. She was like a flower blooming in the clouds, beautiful but unattainable.
Chen Shuangbai's handsomeness, on the other hand, is more like that of a pine tree standing tall amidst snow-capped mountains.
There was an aura of righteous indignation between his brows and eyes, his gaze clear and firm, yet beneath this lay a touch of mystery, like the bright moon hanging high in the sky, his heart unshakable by anything in the world.
The two people were standing together.
Regardless of their cultivation levels, each of them was beautiful and pleasing to the eye, making the cultivators feel a sense of wonder and unsure which one to look at first.
The appreciation of beautiful things transcends gender.
"No wonder Junior Brother Bo and Junior Sister Mei praised you so highly; you are indeed Jade Spring Treasure Tree!"
Chen Shuangbai smiled helplessly, thinking to herself that from this day forward, the title of "[ Jade Spring Treasure Tree ]" would be impossible to shake off.
But it doesn't really matter.
Having a title is better than having no title at all.
All the cultivators were waiting for the sect leader's reward for Chen Shuangbai.
They all wanted to know what kind of treasure the sect would offer as a reward for Chen Shuangbai's outstanding contributions in this battle.
Qingchen seemed to understand the cultivators' desires. His peach blossom eyes suddenly narrowed, he blinked, looked at the disciples, and teased, "Did you all think I would reward you with many spiritual materials?"
Huo Min laughed heartily and replied, "The sect leader has his own considerations."
Qingchen was finally satisfied. He then took out a jade tablet covered with landscape and cloud patterns, raised his hand, and the jade tablet floated to Chen Shuangbai's front. He smiled slightly and said, "Any other spiritual material would be too vulgar to reward you with, and it wouldn't be worthy of your talent, much less compare to your contributions to the sect."
"Alright then, from this day forward, you are the Daoist Dao Child of the Jade Spring Sect."
Dao Child!
These words shocked the entire hall.
This title is a level higher than that of the Chief True Disciple.
Moreover, the Dao Child is not awarded in every generation; it is always bestowed upon top geniuses who are considered to have a very high probability of achieving the Nascent Soul.
The selection of the sect leader of the Jade Spring Sect is based on merit; there has never been a sect leader lineage.
In other words, Dao Child is the candidate for the next sect leader.
And he was the only candidate.
Once selected as the [ Dao Child ], all the treasures and Secret Method of the Jade Spring Sect will be made available to Chen Shuangbai.
This is no longer just a matter of valuing; it's a recognition that Chen Shuangbai will definitely achieve the Nascent Soul and become the next pillar of the Jade Spring Sect!
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