Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

The Three Immortal Islands, Penglai Island in the East Sea.

On the immortal island of Penglai, countless Penglai disciples either ride the wind or soar through the air on cranes.

Lingwei, the contemporary True Person of Tian Shu of Penglai, stood in front of the main hall of Tian Shu Peak, watching his disciples bustling about. Although he had a smile on his face, it was clear to anyone with discerning eyes that Lingwei's mind was not on this matter.

"Did the sect leader summon me back in such a hurry just to look at the scenery here?"

A clear voice rang out behind him, and the boys standing on either side of Lingwei immediately bowed upon seeing the newcomer: "Greetings, True Lord Lingzhao."

The person standing next to Lingwei at this moment was none other than Lin Fan.

Lingwei shook his head: "Junior Brother Lingzhao, in our Mountain and River Daoist School, a new generation of true disciples is born every three thousand years. Now, it's only the second thousand years of my Ling generation."

Lin Fan listened for a while, his words tinged with emotion: "Who can argue with that?"

"Speaking of which, when Lingyuan and I joined Penglai, it was still nine thousand eight hundred years ago."

"We came in at the tail end of the first millennium, so we can be considered seniors now."

Lingwei spoke softly, "It was 39,818 years ago, which was 1,600 years ago."

Lin Fan nodded: "Yes, the elders of the Dao generation have already entered the Eastern Heaven, and the senior uncles and senior masters of the Hao and Yu generations have gone into seclusion to study the mysteries. Now, it is our Ling generation's turn to take on the responsibility in Penglai."

"In the past thousand years since the Three Realms Conquered the Cauldron, many promising talents have emerged in the sect. Our Ling generation has successors. Even if we all go to the Nine Provinces Realm, we don't need to worry about anything. Senior Brother Sect Leader can rest assured now."

Lingwei shook her head: "That's not what I'm worried about."

"Besides the Three Realms and the Eastern Heaven, Penglai also has many other worlds. Even if only one person out of billions of people in a world is chosen to join a sect, Penglai will have countless outstanding talents over the past thousand years."

"But is it only in Penglai that this happens?"

After saying that, Lingwei turned to Lin Fan and asked, "I wonder if Junior Brother Lingzhao knows anything about the Feng generation of the Qiankun Dao Sect in the Nine Provinces Realm?"

Lin Fan pondered for a moment, then said, "The Qiankun Dao Sect, they are different from our Penglai."

“My name is Penglai Taishang Qingwei De Jingxuan, Yuanshi Yuhao Daolingzhen, which is the first name; while Qiankun Daozong is the second name.”

"The Feng generation is from the same generation as my Penglai Hao generation, but there's at least a six-thousand-year gap between them."

"What, is there a problem with the Feng generation of the Qiankun Dao Sect?"

Lingwei nodded slightly: "Lingyu sent back a message from the Nine Provinces Realm, saying that Ling Feng of the Feng generation of the Qiankun Dao Sect has emerged from seclusion."

Lin Fan laughed upon hearing this: "The Feng generation, to put it bluntly, is only one generation older than my Penglai Hao generation. What kind of cultivation does that Lingfeng Zhenjun possess that makes him worthy of such seriousness from our sect leader and senior sister Lingyu?"

Lingwei glanced at Lin Fan: "Five Tribulations True Monarch."

Five Tribulations True Lord!

Upon hearing this answer from Ling Wei, Lin Fan's expression turned solemn, and his tone became serious: "A Fifth Tribulation True Monarch?"

"Ling Feng is at most seven or eight thousand years removed from the present, and he's already a Fifth Tribulation True Monarch?!"

Lingwei said quietly, "A True Monarch of the Fifth Tribulation who has lived for seven or eight thousand years is very rare?"

"Ling Zhao, do you still remember the Starry Sky True Monarch of the Starry Sky Holy Sect?"

Star-Magic Lord!

When Lingwei mentioned this name, Lin Fan hesitated for a moment. Although this was also an enemy of the Mountain and River Daoist School in the past, nowadays not many people remember this once brilliant and talented genius of the unorthodox sect.

Lingwei's voice was calm and unhurried: "Junior brother may have forgotten, but I have not forgotten."

"He rose to power ten thousand years ago by taking advantage of a great calamity. In less than five thousand years, he has become incredibly powerful and founded the Starry Sky Holy Sect. When our generation joined the sect, he had already reached the level of a Fifth Tribulation True Monarch."

"What an extraordinary talent! If he hadn't joined Panfeng Realm and the sect's founder hadn't intervened, another Pure Yang Dao Lord would have been born in all the heavens and myriad realms."

"And it was precisely because of this journey of obstructing the path that Ancestor Xuanming borne immense karma, and now he rarely appears in the sect."

"And he did not perish; he is still in heaven, holding the position of a regional ruler!"

After a pause, Lingwei sighed and said, "Junior brother, tell me, how many talented people are there in this world?"

"A person from a humble background can rise to the top by taking advantage of a great calamity. How vast will the future be for someone like Ling Feng, who is a natural genius and has the background of a holy land?"

Lin Fan had recovered from his slight surprise and returned to his nonchalant demeanor: "I never expected that a Fifth Tribulation True Monarch would emerge from the Feng generation of the Qiankun Dao Sect."

Lingwei glanced at Lin Fan: "What, Junior Brother Lingzhao has a way to deal with this?"

Lin Fan laughed: "Sect Leader, Ling Feng is indeed a genius rarely seen in the world, but is there really a lack of geniuses in all the heavens and myriad realms? Is there really a lack of geniuses in my Penglai?"

"If Ling Feng is so powerful, how could my senior uncles and aunts from the Yu, Shi, and Yuan generations of Penglai be inferior to him?"

"The fact that our sect leader can still calmly enjoy the scenery here means he must have already made a decision."

"Please give me your guidance, Senior Brother Sect Leader."

Upon hearing this, Lingwei smiled slightly: "I have indeed made a plan for this matter."

"Since the Qiankun Dao Sect is trying to boost morale before the great battle, how can my Penglai show weakness?"

"He wanted to compete with my Penglai Shi generation and Yuan generation, so I granted his wish."

"True Lord Yangyan Yuanyi has already set off."

South China Sea, Little Penglai.

Inside the Xuanqing Palace, Lin Fan leaned against the cloud-shaped bed and table, sipping the immortal fruits and fine wines of Xiaopenglai, completely at ease and not at all acting like a guest.

Looking at Lin Fan's casual demeanor, Jiang Sheng sighed and said, "You might as well stay in the Cangwu Realm. What else can you do besides disturb my peace and quiet after coming back?"

Lin Fan pretended not to hear, focusing only on eating and drinking. After he had eaten and drunk his fill, he wiped his mouth and said, "Yuan Chen, you have such a treasure land and such delicacies from land and sea, yet you live such a frugal life. Don't you think it's a pity?"

Jiang Sheng laughed: "If I live a life of hardship, then what kind of life do the ordinary disciples of Penglai live, and what kind of life do the lowly cultivators under heaven live?"

"You are not me, so why should I enjoy myself? If you have nothing to do, hurry back to the Eastern Heaven and don't linger here."

Seeing that Jiang Sheng was about to send him away, Lin Fan quickly said, "Hey, hey, I really have something to do."

As he spoke, Lin Fan recounted how Ling Yu had sought help from the sect, and how Ling Wei had asked True Monarch Yuan Yi to enter the Nine Provinces Realm.

Jiang Sheng listened for a moment and then looked at Lin Fan: "Yun Xuan, what are you really thinking? Don't tell me you also want to go to the Nine Provinces Realm?"

A glint of light flashed in Lin Fan's eyes: "That's right, that's exactly what I was thinking!"

"The reason for this is that Long Yuan and Mu Feng provoked us. After Senior Sister Ling Yu entered the fray, Long Yuan died on the other side, but then a Fifth Tribulation True Monarch, Ling Feng, appeared." "Now that Uncle Yuan Yi has also entered the fray, it's hard to guarantee that someone else on the other side won't make a move."

"It's naturally difficult to get involved in the battles of those True Monarchs at the Integration Realm, but why can't I fight against the Qiankun Dao Sect at the Refinement Realm? It would be a way to boost morale before the great battle and enhance the prestige of Penglai and the Daoist School of Mountains and Rivers."

Jiang Sheng said quietly, "Today you, Ling Zhao, will be eliminated, tomorrow someone from the Yuan generation will be eliminated, the day after tomorrow someone from the Feng generation will be eliminated, and my Penglai will have another Yuan or Shi generation True Monarch at the Integration Realm."

"If they keep going back and forth, catching each other, how can Qinghua and Tianhe not get involved?"

"Can Yaochi and Chixiao really remain unmoved?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan laughed and said, "Isn't that even better?"

"No matter how you put it, in this great battle, the patriarchs wanted to settle their karma, and so do we. What's wrong with settling it off as soon as possible?"

Jiang Sheng paused for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled: "It was my fault for being indecisive. Now that you've decided to enter Kyushu, when do you plan to set off?"

Lin Fan poured himself another full glass of wine, then stood up with a flourish: "Now is the time!"

"Yuan Chen, please sit here for now. Once I enter the Nine Provinces Realm and slay the three true disciples of the Qiankun Dao Sect, I will return to drink and admire the moon with you."

After saying that, Lin Fan left without looking back, walking away casually and freely.

Looking at Lin Fan's carefree demeanor, Huang Ping'an couldn't help but say to Li Jianchun beside him, "Uncle Lingzhao is unrestrained and free-spirited, truly possessing the air of a chivalrous hero, which is truly enviable."

Li Jianchun nodded as well.

Both of them came from the countryside and had developed a free-spirited nature through their struggles. Now, when they met Lin Fan, who was so unconventional and unrestrained, they felt as if they had met a kindred spirit or idol, and they were incredibly excited.

In contrast to Huang Ping'an and Li Jianchun's excitement, Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu seemed to follow Jiang Sheng's temperament, remaining calm and composed.

As for Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi, although there was longing in their eyes, they suppressed it and were unwilling to show it, as if they were intentionally suppressing their inner feelings.

Looking at his six apprentices, Jiang Sheng's eyes revealed a smile.

Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu were Jiang Sheng's first disciples. They were from the Eastern Region of the Mountain and River Realm and had been with Jiang Sheng the longest and experienced the most. Therefore, they were calm and composed.

These two disciples are the ones Jiang Sheng can trust the most right now, and their future prospects are obvious.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu will each inherit a portion of Jiang Sheng's legacy.

As for Huang Ping'an and Li Jianchun, they were destined to meet by Jiang Sheng during his travels in Panfeng Realm. Both of them came from poor backgrounds, so they were kind-hearted, arrogant to their superiors but compassionate to their inferiors, chivalrous, and also had the feelings of wandering heroes.

The fact that these two didn't experience too many rules wasn't a bad thing; on the contrary, it allowed their natural instincts to shine through. Without rules and regulations, they were able to understand nature.

Therefore, these two will inevitably make a name for themselves in the myriad worlds in the future, and correspondingly, they will not make Jiang Sheng's life easy.

Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi were bound together by Jiang Sheng's entry into the Linghua Realm to avenge Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu.

The two not only had a karmic connection with Jiang Sheng, but also with Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu. These two entered Xiao Penglai before Huang Ping'an and Li Jianchun, and usually cultivated under the guidance of Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu.

Therefore, these two were closest to Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu, and could be considered his followers. However, in reality, these two were not exactly well-behaved and each had their own agenda.

Looking at his disciples, Jiang Sheng realized: his disciples had reached the point where they longed for adventure and to experience the storms of life.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Sheng said, "Peace and safety, see Chun."

Huang Ping'an and Li Jianchun quickly turned around and said, "Master."

Jiang Sheng raised his hand and pointed, and two brocade pouches flew into the hands of the two men.

But Jiang Sheng said, "You two are already quite skilled; what you lack now is experience and perspective."

"These two brocade pouches contain talismans that I have carved, elixirs that I have refined, blue plaques that I have drawn, and some emergency supplies."

"You two take this and go through the South Heavenly Gate to catch up with your Uncle Lingzhao. Tell him that I said you two should go with him to the Nine Provinces Realm for training."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ping'an and Li Jianchun showed joy, but hesitated slightly: "Master."

Jiang Sheng laughed and said, "Hurry up, or you won't be able to catch up with your Uncle Lingzhao, and I might even change my mind."

Upon seeing this, Huang Ping'an and Li Jianchun hurriedly thanked them and then left in a hurry.

Watching the two leave, Qiu Buyu said softly, "Master, aren't Junior Brother Ping An and Junior Brother Jian Chun still a bit lacking in skill?"

Jiang Sheng shook his head: "On the path of pursuing the Great Way, there is never any such thing as timing or intensity."

"Silent One, do you still remember why you entered Penglai in the first place?"

Qiu Buyu recalled everything and said softly, "The emperor of the Tang Dynasty was incompetent and persecuted loyal officials, resulting in the execution of my entire Qiu family. I was fortunate enough to escape and entered Penglai in order to clear my family's name."

Jiang Sheng then asked, "Back then, you traveled a long way, enduring countless hardships, crossing half of the Eastern Continent, and braving the winds and waves to cross the East Sea to reach Penglai. Finally, you distinguished yourself in the trials, and I accepted you as my personal disciple."

"The past is but a fleeting memory. Now, I want to ask you, but you remain silent: what is it that you are pursuing now?"

Qiu Buyu rarely showed a smile: "I am valued by my master, my family is now prosperous, and I have reached the Nascent Soul stage. I must go and see the path to immortality and see how far I can go."

Jiang Sheng looked at Qiu Buyu with a meaningful look: "You seem to be indifferent because of the Xuanxin Wangqing Sutra, but I know that you are sentimental. Although you have a firm Dao heart and an indomitable spirit, if you don't pay attention to this, you will fall because of it sooner or later."

"The Qiu family's Mysterious Heart Sutra of Forgetting Emotions teaches that the more one forgets emotions, the more one values ​​them."

At this point, Jiang Sheng looked at Tian Ming'an and asked, "Ming'an, do you still remember how you became my disciple?"

Tian Ming'an said respectfully, "Disciple remembers clearly that at that time, I was eager to cultivate, so I knelt in front of Master's temple for seven days to prove my sincerity."

Jiang Sheng smiled and said, "Although your grandfather Tian Guofu had a slight connection to you when you became an apprentice, I saw your true intentions."

"The path you embarked on was partly due to your grandfather and partly due to your youthful heart. Every step you took after embarking on cultivation can be said to have been arranged by your master."

"He entered the path of cultivation without saying a word, partly for the sake of his family and partly for his own sake."

"I was aware of this, which is why I chose to let you and Buyu be left to your own devices and allow you to grow on your own."

"As your teacher, I can answer your questions and guide you, but I cannot point out the way for you."

"The path you choose to take is up to you. Once you embark on it, I will support you and watch over you for a while. The rest is up to you."

After speaking, Jiang Sheng took out two brocade pouches and handed them to Tian Ming'an and Qiu Buyu.

“My Mountain and River Daoist School is about to go to war with the Nine Provinces Realm. Your Uncle Lingyu and Uncle Lingzhao have already taken the lead in entering the Nine Provinces to compete for destiny. You should also make preparations.”

"You two should return to Penglai in the East Sea to see the Sect Leader. The Sect Leader will make arrangements for you then."

"Go and do your best for the sect, and while you're at it, fight for your own future." (End of Chapter)