Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

The Holy Mother of Wudang smiled bitterly.

"Compared to those fellow disciples who made it onto the Investiture of the Gods list, I am already considered lucky. Junior brother, does Master have any instructions?"

Lin Zhu said seriously:
“My master commanded me to travel through the Three Realms and, in the name of love and justice, to judge the Western Sect. I have already punished several Western Sect disciples in the human world and exposed their hypocrisy.”

"Love and justice?"

The Holy Mother of Wudang looked puzzled.

Lin Zhu coughed lightly.

“This… Master said that I am too good-looking, and if I do not do good deeds and accumulate merit, I may incur the jealousy of the heavens. Therefore, I must act in the name of love and justice.”

Upon hearing this, the Holy Mother of Wudang carefully examined Lin Zhu's face and couldn't help but smile.

"Master has a discerning eye. Junior Brother is indeed quite outstanding in appearance."

Lin Zhu touched her nose, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Senior Sister, you flatter me. By the way, why does Penglai Immortal Island appear so desolate? Wasn't it once known as a place where ten thousand immortals came to pay homage?"

Mentioning this matter, the Holy Mother of Wudang's face instantly darkened, and anger burned in her eyes.

"They're all those shameless bastards from the Western Church!"

She slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly, shattering the stone table with a crash.

"After the Investiture of the Gods, our Jie Sect and the Western Sect reached an agreement that Penglai Immortal Island would never be opened to the outside world, and they would not be allowed to set foot on it. However, those bald monks, seeing that our Jie Sect was weak, repeatedly tested us. After confirming that our master was imprisoned in Zixiao Palace, they even used the pretext of subduing demons to launch a large-scale attack on our Penglai Immortal Island!"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Zhu's eyes.

"What did they do?"

"What have you done?"

The voice of the Virgin Mary trembled.

"They captured all the ancient and exotic creatures on the island to use as mounts, uprooted their innate spiritual roots, and even dug out the key magical artifacts of the island's protective array! Those bald monks claim to be compassionate, but their actions are even more ruthless than those of the Demonic Sect!"

Lin Zhu listened quietly, but her aura grew colder and colder.

The temperature inside the hall dropped sharply, and a thin layer of frost condensed on the ground.

"Sister, don't worry."

Lin Zhu said, enunciating each word clearly:

“I will make the Western Church repay these debts a hundredfold.”

The Holy Mother of Wudang was stunned by the sudden burst of power emanating from Lin Zhu, but quickly calmed down.

"Junior brother, you must not act rashly. The Western Sect is currently enjoying great fortune, with two sages presiding over it, while we are outnumbered and outmatched."

"Senior sister, there's no need to worry."

Lin Zhu calmed his breathing and regained his composure.

"I know what I'm doing. Since Master sent me down to the mortal realm, he naturally made preparations."

After a moment's hesitation, the Holy Mother of Wudang finally nodded.

"Alright, since Junior Brother is confident, Senior Sister will fully support you. Our Jie Sect has been silent for too long; it's time to let the Three Realms know of our existence!"

Lin Zhu smiled with satisfaction.

"With Senior Sister's help, great things can be accomplished. By the way, several fellow disciples are also arriving soon. Senior Sister will be very happy to see them."

"Fellow disciple?"

The Holy Mother of Wudang exclaimed in surprise.

"Besides me, who else from the Jie Sect escaped the Investiture of the Gods?"

Lin Zhu smiled mysteriously.

"You'll find out when the time comes, Senior Sister."

Even after racking her brains, the Holy Mother of Wudang couldn't think of any other disciple of the Jie Sect who could move freely.

She suddenly thought of something, and her expression changed.

"Could it be Senior Brother Duobao? But wasn't he already..."

On Penglai Island, clouds and mist swirl, and cranes cry.

Lin Zhu and the Holy Mother of Wudang were sitting under a thousand-year-old peach tree, enjoying tea and discussing philosophy. The aroma of tea wafted through the air as the two were engrossed in their conversation.

The Holy Mother of Wudang, dressed in snow-white robes, had a worried look in her eyes as she spoke of the tragic past of the Jie Sect during the Investiture of the Gods.

"That battle back then."

Before the Holy Mother of Wudang had finished speaking, her expression suddenly changed, and she abruptly stood up and looked towards the sky.

Suddenly, the protective array surrounding Penglai Immortal Island rippled with light, and three dazzling streaks of red, white, and green light streaked across the sky, rushing toward the center of the island like shooting stars.

The radiance was so intense that it overshadowed the surrounding clouds.

"This is."

The Holy Mother of Wudang's pupils suddenly contracted, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter," splashing tea onto the hem of her skirt without her noticing.

Her body trembled slightly, and her lips quivered, but she couldn't utter a word.

Lin Zhu also stood up, his eyes showing understanding, and the corners of his mouth slightly turned up.

"It seems our distinguished guest has arrived."

Three beams of light arrived in an instant, stopping abruptly in front of the peach tree, transforming into three graceful fairies.

The leader, dressed in white, possessed a cool and aloof demeanor; to his left, a fairy in red had exquisite features and an imposing air; to his right, a lively and spirited girl in green had tears in her eyes.

"Clouds and Sky, Azure Skies and Jade Skies"

The Virgin Mary's voice choked with emotion, as if she could not believe her eyes.

"Is it really you?"

"Senior sister!"

The three fairies called out in unison, their voices filled with excitement and longing.

They practically rushed toward the Holy Mother of Wudang, the four of them embracing tightly, tears streaming down their faces like broken pearls.

Lin Zhu stood to the side, a gentle smile on her face, but her eyes held a complex expression.

He watched this touching scene quietly without disturbing it.

"We thought we'd never see our senior sister again."

Qiongxiao cried like a child, clinging tightly to the sleeve of the Holy Mother of Wudang.

Bixiao wiped away her tears, but still forced herself to maintain her pride.

"Senior sister, how have you been these past years? We...we miss you so much."

Yunxiao, the eldest, could not control his emotions, and his voice trembled.

"Since the Investiture of the Gods, our true spirits have been trapped within the ranking list, yearning day and night for our fellow disciples of the Intercepting Sect."

The Holy Mother of Wudang stroked the hair of the three people, her vision blurred with tears.

"I thought... I thought I'd never see you again. How could you..."

After the initial excitement, the Holy Mother of Wudang suddenly realized something and nervously grabbed Yunxiao's hand.

"How dare you descend to the mortal realm? You are bound by the Investiture of the Gods."

The three fairies of Sanxiao exchanged a glance, then turned around and respectfully bowed to Lin Zhu.

"Thanks to this benefactor, we were able to escape the Investiture of the Gods and regain our freedom."

The Holy Mother of Wudang looked at Lin Zhu in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Junior Brother Lin, did you make this?"

Lin Zhu smiled slightly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"There's no need for such formalities, senior sisters. It's only natural for fellow disciples to help each other."

"what is going on?"

The Holy Mother of Wudang asked anxiously.

Lin Zhu explained:
"I accidentally discovered that the Four Dragon Kings and Ao Lie, the Dragon Prince of the West Sea, were secretly colluding with the Western Sect with treacherous intentions. So I set a trap to capture them and put them on the Investiture of the Gods list, in exchange for the freedom of my five fellow disciples of the Jie Sect."

Five?

The Holy Mother of Wudang's eyes lit up.

"That's right. Besides the Three Immortal Sisters, two more fellow disciples will be returning one after another."

Lin Zhu nodded.

"It's just that their true spirits are severely damaged and they need some time to recover."

Tears welled in the eyes of the Holy Mother Wudang, and she suddenly bowed deeply to Lin Zhu.

"I will never forget Junior Brother Lin's great kindness!"

Lin Zhu quickly helped her up.

"Senior sister, you flatter me. Now that I have joined the Jie Sect, I should do my best for my fellow disciples."

The three fairy maidens of Sanxiao looked puzzled, and Bixiao couldn't help but ask:
"Senior sister, who is this?"

The Holy Mother of Wudang then remembered to introduce herself, wiped away her tears, and said:

"This is Junior Brother Lin Zhu, Master Tongtian's newly accepted disciple, who has already attained the Taiyi Golden Immortal Dao Fruit."

"Master Tongtian has taken on another disciple?"

Qiongxiao opened her eyes wide in surprise and looked Lin Zhu up and down.

Yunxiao seemed to be deep in thought.

"No wonder he was able to help us get out of trouble; he's a disciple of the master."

Lin Zhu nodded with a smile.

"My three senior sisters have suffered. From now on, we, as fellow disciples, will be of one mind and will surely be able to restore the prestige of the Jie Sect."

Bixiao, being the most straightforward, asked directly:

"Junior Brother Lin, why did you risk your life to save us? Although the Four Seas Dragon King has made mistakes, he has far-reaching connections behind him." Lin Zhu's expression turned serious.

"I, Lin Zhu, act only to ensure my conscience is clear. My fellow disciples in the Jie Sect are like brothers; to see a brother or sister in distress and not help is not the act of a true man. As for the risks..."

His eyes held a sharp edge.

"I have my own way of dealing with this."

The Holy Mother of Wudang sighed:
"Although Junior Brother Lin has only been a disciple for a short time, he has already mastered the true teachings of the Jie Sect. He is loyal and righteous, and fearless of power."

Lin Zhu shook his head and smiled:

"Senior sister, you flatter me. Actually, besides welcoming the three of you, I have another request to make."

"Junior brother, please speak freely."

The Holy Mother of Wudang immediately said.

The three fairy maidens of Sanxiao also nodded, indicating their willingness to help.

Lin Zhu looked around at the four people, his expression turning serious.

"I will attempt to reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm in three days."

"what?"

The four women exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

The Holy Mother of Wudang was the first to react.

"Junior Brother's cultivation speed is so fast? But the Great Luo Realm is no small matter; it requires going through three calamities and nine tribulations."

"I'm sure of myself."

Lin Zhu said confidently.

"However, the Western Sect will never sit idly by and watch the Jie Sect gain another Great Luo Immortal, and will definitely send people to obstruct it. Therefore, I would like to ask my four senior sisters to protect me."

The three fairy maidens of Sanxiao looked at each other in bewilderment. Yunxiao solemnly said:

"Junior brother, don't worry. Although our cultivation level has dropped to Taiyi Golden Immortal because of the Investiture of the Gods, the three of us working together to set up the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation would be difficult even for a Daluo Golden Immortal to break."

Bixiao patted her chest and guaranteed.

"Anyone who dares to cause trouble will have to get past me first!"

Qiongxiao asked curiously:
"Junior Brother Lin, your aura is clearly still that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, so why do I feel that you are much stronger than an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal?"

Lin Zhu smiled but did not answer, instead saying:
“The three senior sisters have just escaped their predicament and their cultivation has not yet recovered, so we should not trouble them. However, this matter concerns the future of the Jie Sect, so we must proceed with caution.”

The Holy Mother of Wudang nodded.

"Junior brother, you've thought this through. The Western Sect certainly won't let any opportunity to suppress the Jie Sect slip by."

"Not only that."

A glint of light flashed in Lin Zhu's eyes.

"If I successfully break through, the Jie Sect will have another Great Luo Golden Immortal, which is crucial for us to restore our prestige."

Yunxiao solemnly said:
“Junior brother has lofty ambitions, and we will do our best to help him.”

Lin Zhu suddenly revealed a mysterious smile.

"Before that, I have a gift to give to my three senior sisters."

As he spoke, he took out a purple-gold gourd from his sleeve and gently opened the stopper.

Instantly, a refreshing fragrance of medicinal herbs filled the air, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to tremble.

Lin Zhu poured out a golden pill the size of a longan. Nine cloud patterns flowed on the pill, radiating a heart-palpitating energy fluctuation.

"This is."

The Holy Mother of Wudang widened her eyes, and her voice changed tone.

The three fairy maidens of Sanxiao simultaneously gasped and exclaimed in unison.

"Nine-Turn Great Luo Golden Elixir!"

Lin Zhu held his palm up, and a pill shimmering with golden light floated quietly in the air.

The pill was no bigger than a thumb, yet it exuded a chilling aura. Nine mysterious patterns on its surface moved like living things, each movement bringing with it a storm of spiritual energy.

"This is this"

The fairy maiden of the clouds opened her beautiful eyes wide, her red lips parted slightly, and her voice trembled.

"Nine-Turn Great Luo Golden Elixir!"

The Holy Mother of Wudang cried out in shock; even she, usually so composed, could not hide her astonishment.

"A legendary treasure that Laozi (the Supreme Lord Lao) could only refine once every thousand years!"

Inside the cave, golden light shone on the four women's exquisite faces.

Fairy Qiongxiao subconsciously took a half step back, while Bixiao immediately covered her mouth, afraid that she would cry out in surprise.

Lin Zhu smiled slightly.

"That's right, it is indeed the Nine-Turn Great Luo Golden Pill."

"Yunxiao, with your cultivation level, will taking this pill allow you to recover to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?"

Yunxiao's chest heaved.

"More than just recovery! This pill contains the laws of the Great Dao. If I consume it, I will not only return to my peak condition, but I might even advance further!"

As she spoke, her eyes held a longing, but then dimmed.

"but."

"But what?"

Lin Zhu raised an eyebrow.

Yunxiao suddenly smiled, turned around and took Qiongxiao's hand.

"This golden pill should be given to Sister Qiongxiao. Her foundation is the most damaged, and she needs it the most."

Caught off guard, Qiongxiao was pushed forward, and her pretty face immediately turned red.

"Big sister! What nonsense are you talking about! I..."

She looked at Bixiao in a panic.

"Bixiao's cultivation is the lowest, so it should be given to her!"

Bixiao waved her hands repeatedly, her face flushed.

"I...I can't! This is too expensive, I can't afford it."

She stole a glance at Lin Zhu, then quickly lowered her head again.

"Eldest sister has the highest cultivation level, so she should be the one to take it."

The three sisters pushed and shoved each other, leaving Lin Zhu both amused and exasperated.

"OK OK."

Lin Zhu rubbed his temples.

"How long are you going to keep passing the buck like this?"

Yunxiao said solemnly:
“Fellow Daoist Lin, the three of us sisters are of one mind, but there is only one pill, so it should naturally be given to the one who needs it most.”

"Who told you there was only one?"

Lin Zhu suddenly laughed.

The four women froze simultaneously, and the cave became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Lin Zhu flipped his hand, and two more pills, each shimmering with golden light, appeared in his palm.

The three Nine-Turn Great Golden Elixir shone brightly, illuminating the entire cave as if it were a golden palace.

"This is impossible!"

The Holy Mother of Wudang was the first to lose her composure. She suddenly stood up, her jade finger trembling as she pointed at the pill in Lin Zhu's hand.

"Three Nine-Turn Great Luo Golden Pills? You dare to even approach Laozi?"

"blackmail."

Lin Zhu replied casually, a sly glint in his eyes.

"That's right, it was extorted from Laozi."

"hiss"

The four women gasped simultaneously.

Bixiao's legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground, but fortunately Qiongxiao caught her in time.

Yunxiao was the first to come to her senses, and she tried to calm her wildly beating heart.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, how exactly did you do that?"

Lin Zhu smiled mysteriously.

"Well, I have a clever plan for that."

He paused.

"In short, these three golden pills are prepared for you three sisters."

"For us?"

Qiongxiao pointed at herself in disbelief.

"good."

Lin Zhu nodded.

“You three fairy maidens were once so splendid, but now your cultivation has been greatly damaged due to the Investiture of the Gods. These three golden pills should be able to help you return to your peak.”

Bixiao's eyes suddenly reddened.

"Brother Lin, you're so kind to us."

Lin Zhu waved his hand. (End of Chapter)