Xuanwu called out first, his tone filled with unspeakable frustration.
Upon hearing this, Baolin of Lotus Temple showed no mockery on his face; instead, his expression grew even more sorrowful. He softly recited another phrase of Buddhist chant and echoed, "..."
" Baolin of Lotus Temple, along with his disciples, has come to pay a special visit to True Lord Xuhong of the Jade Spring Sect! We humbly request that True Lord grant us an audience!"
The two called out one after the other, and soon two streaks of light landed in front of them, revealing two Qi Refining Stage disciples standing on a flying boat.
Despite facing a legendary figure like Nascent Soul True Lord, these two ordinary disciples of the Jade Spring Sect showed no fear or timidity. They first bowed respectfully, then said, "Our Dao Child invites you!"
Upon hearing this, their expressions softened, and they were about to step inside...
But then...
Within the Jade Spring Sect Sect's mountain gate, a purple-gold light emerged, spreading out and transforming into a rainbow bridge. Enveloped in celestial breezes and enchanting music, it grandly extended directly towards the two.
Xuanwu's half-step seemed to be stuck in mid-air as he looked up.
High above, a majestic Purple-Gold Heavenly Gate stretched across the void, with a vast expanse of purple-gold light flowing down from it, exuding a mysterious yet incredibly powerful and terrifying aura, suppressing half of the Jing Kingdom's territory.
The Nascent Soul from the Arrayed Mystery Sect were also furious, knowing that Chen Shuangbai was giving them the cold shoulder.
But things had progressed to this point, and circumstances were beyond his control. Since someone in his family had been detained, he could only force a smile and praise, "Truly a fine Spirit Treasure!"
The two Qi Refining disciples on the flying boat suppressed their laughter but said nothing, only continuing to gesture for them to proceed.
The two frustrated Nascent Soul True Lord stepped onto the rainbow bridge and traveled all the way to the Myriad Phenomena Hall.
Xuanwu first looked back at the various parts of the Jade Spring Sect. He saw that although there were still some ruins, the overall situation had been largely restored. The disciples were walking in the clouds in the mountains, and their faces did not show much gloom, nor did they have much weariness. He knew in his heart that the blow suffered by the Jade Spring Sect this time had not caused too much damage.
After the two entered the hall, their eyes immediately fell on the Daoist priest in the main seat, who was wearing a pine-frost-colored feather robe.
Aside from his pine-frost-colored feather robe, the Daoist's black hair was gathered in one place, not loose, but tied with a jade hairpin. He wore a jade crown, and his sleeves fluttered. His figure was like a proud pine or cypress, and his demeanor was exceptionally noble and refined, like a celestial being in the moon.
There was a person standing on each side—on the left was a female cultivator surrounded by azure water light, with a gentle and graceful temperament.
On the right is a young man radiating golden divine light, his aura as majestic as the sun.
Nearby stood a boy with frost-green wings, piercing white eyes, and a cold, icy demeanor. He also exuded a faint Yao Qi, suggesting he was the spirit beast he rode.
True Lord Xuanwu and Chan Master Baolin exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of solemnity in each other's eyes.
They had assumed that the Jade Spring Sect, having suffered such a calamity, would be severely weakened and its members filled with fear. But the scene before them hardly resembled one that had been seriously injured.
They were clearly a strong and well-equipped force, exuding an imposing aura!
Especially the Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal in the main seat... his aura and Divine Ability seemed unfathomable.
The two dared not delay and stepped forward to bow in unison.
True Lord Xuanwu cupped his hands and said, " Xuanwu Arrayed Mystery Sect greets True Lord Xuhong!"
Chan Master Baolin clasped his hands together and said, " Baolin of Lotus Temple greets True Lord Xuhong!"
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, and said calmly, "You two have come from afar, may I ask what brings you here?"
True Lord Xuanwu took a deep breath, inwardly cursing.
Are you pretending to be ignorant when you know the truth?
It was intentional!
That kid definitely did it on purpose!
In the past, this Nascent Soul from the Arrayed Mystery Sect would have already launched a fierce attack, unleashing a Divine Ability with each slap, then grabbing the other's head and demanding, "Do you disrespect the prestige of the Arrayed Mystery Sect?!"
But now the situation is beyond our control... When you're under someone's roof, you have no choice but to bow your head.
The Daoist priest, possessing a somewhat otherworldly air, forcefully suppressed his feelings of resentment and said in a deep voice, "I have come to disturb your esteemed sect today because of the matter concerning True Lord Purple Thunder of my Arrayed Mystery Sect!"
"We implore the Sword Immortal to show mercy and spare his life. Our sect is willing to offer a generous gift to redeem him!"
With that, he waved his hand, and the disciples behind him opened the jade boxes one by one.
In an instant, the air was filled with Treasure Light. There were dozens of items, including spirit medicine, Spirit Stone, Law Artifact, and talismans, each a rare and precious treasure.
But among these, two things are exceptionally precious.
One is a jade branch that displays a bluish-green luster, and the other is a jade stone with an orange-yellow color.
True Lord Xuanwu pointed to the two treasures and explained them one by one:
"[ Pure Origin Jade Branch ] is a section broken off from the divine tree [ Supreme Origin Azure Wood ], and it has the function of transforming demons and spirits, strengthening the foundation and increasing vitality, and prolonging life."
"[ Rehmannia Warm Jade ] is a unique piece that has been nurtured deep underground for thousands of years. It contains a wisp of acquired Wu Earth and can be refined into Law Treasure, greatly enhancing their properties!"
In recent years, Mystic Sea Avatar Jade Spring Sect's avatar has been taking over the reins of the Jade Spring Sect in place of the original body. He has spent most of his time studying alchemy and cultivating, and has gained a lot of experience. He recognized the body after only a few glances and secretly transmitted his voice to it.
"They're all fourth-tier spiritual talents!"
Fourth-tier spiritual talent is already quite rare in the Celebrated Splendor Continent today.
Those with fixed production quotas are basically treasured by each family, and each one is becoming increasingly rare.
Only Arrayed Mystery Sect is so large and powerful, possessing this fertile land of the Zheng Kingdom, could such fourth-order spiritual resources be nurtured here.
However, Chen Shuangbai's expression did not change much after listening. His gaze lingered on the Pure Origin Jade Branch and the Rehmannia Warm Jade for a moment, and he nodded slightly, but did not show much enthusiasm.
He turned his gaze to Chan Master Baolin, " Lotus Temple is blocking the path of my two disciples' return to Buddhism, intending to take them back to hear the Dharma and enter the Buddhist order. I wonder if Baolin can explain the reasons behind this?"
These words were spoken softly, yet they struck like a thunderbolt, chilling the heart of the Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator.
The middle-aged monk's face showed even more sorrow, but he dared not say anything, trying his best to make his tone sincere and calm. "This was truly the fault of my Lotus Temple, and we know that we have caused harm to the two disciples of the Sword Immortal... Therefore, my Lotus Temple has come here today with sincere intentions to apologize!"
Unlike the Arrayed Mystery Sect, the Lotus Temple brought slightly fewer treasures, but their quality was by no means inferior.
The most eye-catching item was a box of gleaming golden elixir.
This precious liquid was contained in a Glazed Glass goblet, its entire surface displaying a clear golden luster, as if it were formed from liquid sunlight, radiating a warm and vast aura.
Even through the barriers above, the cultivators in the hall could still feel the immense energy contained within.
"This is [ Lotus Blossom Treasure Liquid ], produced in the Pure Land of my Lotus Temple. It is suitable for healing and cultivating the Dharma Body. For the two disciples of the Sword Immortal... it should be of great use."