Jade Spring Sect, True Disciple Hall.
The fragrance, like wisps of smoke, rose gently, refreshing and pleasant without being pungent. Instead, it concealed the many ancestral tablets in the main hall, creating a solemn atmosphere.
Several days have passed since Chen Shuangbai was granted the title of [ Dao Child ].
The entire mountain... no, I should say the entire Jing Kingdom, all the major and minor cultivation forces, knew about it.
The sect leader of the Jade Spring Sect, who had been in seclusion for many years, had successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul. When he did make a move, it was astonishing. He killed the False Nascent Soul ancestor of the Spirit-Seeking Sect, suppressed the others, and even forced the First Seat Huinan of the Great Buddha Temple to commit suicide. Only then were a few innocent disciples saved.
At the same time, the Jade Spring Sect gained another [ Dao Child ].
Chen Shuangbai wasn't particularly interested in the reactions from outside the mountains.
Yi Chongyue stopped the many reactions in the mountains, but the jade token containing the identity of the Jade Spring disciple contained congratulations from many friends and fellow disciples, which rang for several days in a row.
Chen Shuangbai chose to reply to some of the people she was closer to, and left the rest to her master.
He stepped into the True Disciple Hall again because True Lord Qingchen had summoned him.
Originally, this place housed the spirit tablets and life jades of the Jade Spring Sect disciples who had passed down their True Disciple through generations.
The shrine is set up for the deceased True Disciple, and incense is burned continuously throughout the year, showing the sincerity of the deity.
The Life Jade is set up for True Disciple seeking the Dao in the mortal world. The two are placed opposite each other, and there are also special people to clean and guard it. If anything is found to be wrong, it is ensured that the sect will know immediately so that people can be sent to rescue them.
At the very center are the shrines and portraits of the patriarchs of all generations.
When Chen Shuangbai stepped into the hall, he saw that True Lord Qingchen was facing away from him, looking up at a portrait hanging on the wall.
" Shuangbai greets the Sect Master."
Despite already being Dao Child, Chen Shuangbai still did not forget etiquette.
True Lord Qingchen nodded, slowly turned around, his peach blossom eyes appearing exceptionally deep in the hazy smoke.
He walked to a table to the side, picked up a white jade teapot, poured himself a cup of spiritual tea, then poured another cup, gesturing for Chen Shuangbai to sit down.
Chen Shuangbai sat down opposite him, took the tea from the sect leader with both hands, but did not drink it immediately. Instead, she waited quietly for him to speak.
True Lord Qingchen took a sip of tea before slowly saying:
"How?"
"How is Dao Child's treatment...?"
Chen Shuangbai paused for a moment, then said truthfully, "Being second only to one person and above ten thousand others, treating someone sincerely or offering insincere flattery each has its merits; it's both a blessing and a responsibility."
True Lord Qingchen put down his teacup, his gaze falling on Chen Shuangbai's face, his expression slightly strange.
"You're so young, why do you talk like an old man?"
Who taught you?
" From the Chengyun Riding Sect?"
Chen Shuangbai shook her head and said, "This is my natural personality; I don't need anyone to teach me. True Person Bo and True Person Mei have both treated me extremely well..."
"Hey! Alright, alright!" True Lord Qingchen waved his hand, a hint of impatience on his face, interrupting Chen Shuangbai's next words, and continued, "I didn't call you here to hear you say such nice things."
Chen Shuangbai stopped abruptly.
The handsome sect leader continued, "Your inclusion among the True Disciple shows that your heart is with the sect."
"When I was in seclusion, Junior Brother Bo and Junior Sister Mei kept me informed of your situation. I know you have a great fortuitous opportunity, and I understand you still have some reservations. But after all these years, the sect's attitude towards you must have become clear to you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai remained calm.
True Person Bo and True Person Mei also said similar things.
He had long understood the sect's attitude towards him, so he wasn't flustered at all.
He simply sat there quietly, waiting for True Lord Qingchen to continue.
Seeing his calm demeanor, True Lord Qingchen's eyes flashed with approval, and he continued, "Junior Brother Bo and Junior Sister Mei's attitude is also my attitude."
"Every cultivator has their own destiny, and I am no exception."
"Now that I've confirmed your sense of belonging to the sect, there's no need to say anything more."
On this continent, there are countless cultivators, each with their own destiny. The Jade Spring Sect, including its main branch and its lineage disciples, has at least several thousand people. If the few leaders in charge all cared about them, the Jade Spring Sect would not have produced so many talented individuals today.
True Lord Qingchen paused, picked up his teacup, took another sip, and his tone became more relaxed:
"Okay, let's leave this topic here and not bring it up again."
"I summoned you here today because of your identity as a [ Dao Child ]."
Chen Shuangbai bowed slightly. "Sect Master, please speak."
True Lord Qingchen raised his hand and flicked his sleeve. Five-colored light swirled and landed on the offering table in front of the portraits of the patriarchs. From the hanging curtains, three Treasure Light floated, and three golden books and jade scrolls could be vaguely seen.
Chen Shuangbai stared intently.
Three golden books and jade scrolls floated silently above the offering table, each radiating a distinct divine light and aura, like three stars vying for brilliance between curtains.
The book on the right has a clear, deep blue light, like an abyss, with the majestic color of dragons and whales echoing around it. It shares many similarities with the Water-Phase True Light on True Person Bo's body!
Its name is [ Golden Scripture of Heavenly One Generating Water ]!
The book on the left has a divine light as cold and clear as frost and snow, exuding a chilling yet inclusive sword intent. It is as if thousands of water-colored sword lights are gathered together to form a silver Heavenly River phantom, flowing endlessly and soaring upwards!
It is called [ Heavenly River Soul-Cleansing Sword Scripture ]!
The book in the middle emitted Five-Colored Divine Light.
Black, moon white, dark blue, crimson, and ochre—five colors, like five-colored flowing clouds, quietly surround this golden book, explaining the five transformations of water and demonstrating its five virtues!
Chen Shuangbai felt a sense of familiarity and quickly recalled the five colors corresponding to the Five-Colored Mystic Gui that True Lord Qingchen had used that day.
[ True Illumination Cavern Abyss Five Qi Art ]!
True Lord Qingchen walked to the offering table, gently stroking the three golden books and jade scrolls, his tone tinged with emotion. "You should also know that the founding patriarch of our sect, Daoist Jade Spring, was a disciple of a great lineage in the Eastern Radiance Continent."
"However, later the lineage suffered a calamity, which is why it crossed the ocean, both to escape the pursuit of enemies and to ensure the continuation of the lineage."
Chen Shuangbai nodded.
When he was True Disciple, True Person Bo had already informed him of this.
"These three Cultivation Method were brought from the Eastern Radiance Continent by Patriarch Jade Spring. They are the most core inheritance of our Jade Spring Sect over thousands of years."
"Now that you are Dao Child, you are qualified to cultivate these three Cultivation Method."
He turned around and looked at Chen Shuangbai, his gaze carrying a hint of inquiry. "I know you cultivate the Grand Yin Water Technique, and also practice swordsmanship Dao of Alchemy... All three Cultivation Method can lead directly to the Spirit Transformation. Choose one to cultivate."