Honghuang: It makes sense that there are four Sanqing, right?

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi and Lingbao were somewhat puzzled. Lingbao frowned and said:

"Of course. My four brothers and I have been of one heart and one mind for countless years. How could this possibly damage our harmony? Fourth brother, your words are rather superfluous."

Yuanshi nodded and stroked his beard, clearly agreeing with Lingbao's words.

"If only that were true," Xu Qing thought to himself, but said outwardly.

"Yes, yes, I've said too much. But let's set that aside for now. What do you two brothers think of my suggestion? Would you be willing to give it a try?"

This time, Yuanshi spoke first.

"What Fourth Brother said is correct. Since it is a debate about ideas, once we put them into practice, the superiority of one side will be clear."

Lingbao continued.

"That makes sense. However, since it's a competition to teach disciples, I think we shouldn't live together on Kunlun Mountain."

I must establish my own practice center; otherwise, if I live under the same roof as my second brother's disciples, we will inevitably exchange ideas, and then it will be impossible to distinguish who is superior.

Can...can we communicate?

If Xu Qing hadn't known the outcome, he probably would have believed Lingbao's words.

However, if Lingbao establishes a separate dojo, his demon disciples will not be seen by Yuanshi, which will help prevent a breakdown in their relationship. Xu Qing strongly agrees with this.

"Third brother's consideration is very thorough, and I fully agree. I just happened to have acquired some spiritual minerals and plants during my travels, which I will entrust to third brother to set up the Daoist temple."

"Very well, then I thank you in advance, Fourth Brother."

Lingbao was very pleased with Xu Qing's approval and glanced sideways at Yuanshi.

Yuanshi originally didn't want to separate from Lingbao, but seeing that Xu Qing had already expressed his opinion, and after being given that look by Lingbao, he tapped Lingbao and pretended to be angry, saying:

"Very well, then go and establish your own dojo. I want to see what you can teach."

Yuanshi agreed, and Xu Qing was overjoyed. Fearing he might change his mind, he quickly said:

"In that case, why not go and find a suitable place to hold that ceremony now?"

"Just what I wanted!"

Lingbao immediately responded and looked at Yuanshi, who was sighing and getting up.

The next moment, the three of them appeared in the sky above Kunlun Mountain. Yuanshi was helpless, while Lingbao was excited.

"You and Fourth Brother go ahead. I'm going to Buzhou Mountain to check on the human race and maybe take on a few disciples."

Yuanshi glanced at Lingbao and thought, "Does she really not want to live with me?" He flicked his sleeves and was about to walk alone toward Buzhou Mountain.

Lingbao ignored him, turned to Xu Qing, and said, "Then let's go to the East Sea and take a look."

Perfect timing! Jin'ao Island is right in the East China Sea. Make sure your disciples don't go to Kunlun Mountain and let your second brother see them.

Xu Qing nodded quickly, and the two of them transformed into streaks of light and flew eastward together.

After walking for a while, Yuanshi looked back and found that Lingbao and Xu Qing had disappeared. His face darkened, he snorted coldly, and turned into a golden light.

On the East China Sea, the first rays of dawn broke, the water shimmered, fish leaped and eagles soared—a truly beautiful scene. Xu Qing sighed inwardly and said to the spirit treasure beside him:

"I see that island over there has a strong spiritual energy and good feng shui. Why don't you come with me to take a look?"

"Auspicious purple clouds are rising from the east, and auspicious clouds are swirling around. It is indeed a good place for my temple."

Lingbao, dressed in a scarlet robe and wearing a tall crown, glanced at the island upon hearing this and nodded in satisfaction.

A moment later, the two flew to the island. The island was lush and green with abundant vegetation. It was an irregular oval shape with a protrusion at the front, resembling a large turtle.

Just as the two were about to land, a voice suddenly came: "Fellow Daoists, do not go down. This is just a place for me to rest, not some island."

Oh no, it really is Jin'ao Island, but Buzhou Mountain is still there, and Nuwa hasn't mended the sky yet. We've come too early.

Xu Qing suddenly remembered the origins of Jin'ao Island from his previous life.

After Gonggong broke Buzhou Mountain, Nuwa patched up the sky. Lingbao cut off the limbs of the giant turtle to support the sky, leaving behind its huge body. After the Three Pure Ones separated, Lingbao used the giant turtle's body as the base to refine the Golden Turtle Island.

But now, under Xu Qing's influence, Lingbao is looking for a Daoist temple ahead of time, and the giant turtle is still alive.

Lingbao, unaware of all this, became interested after hearing what the giant turtle said, raised his fist, and laughed.

"I am looking for a place to practice Taoism, and I have taken a fancy to your body. Why don't you grant me your wish?"

Upon hearing this, the giant tortoise released its primordial spirit, which appeared as an old man in a wide golden robe. The robe was loose, and the old man was withered and looked quite incongruous.

He shook his head hurriedly, his expression terrified.

"Master, we have no enmity between us, why make things difficult for a mere early-stage Quasi-Saint?"

Lingbao pursed his lips and raised his head.

"You're really boring. I only want your body, I won't take your life. On the contrary, it might even be an opportunity for you."

The old man in the golden robe trembled slightly, his hunched back trembling with a mixture of confusion and apprehension.

"What do you mean by that, Master?"

Lingbao didn't answer directly. Instead, she put her hand on Xu Qing's shoulder, pulled him close, and the two of them whispered to each other.

"Such a large turtle is probably hard to find in the entire prehistoric world. It can be used as a Taoist temple. If one day you feel that this place is not good enough, you can just swim away."

This is far better than Kunlun Mountain. My second brother will definitely regret not coming along when he finds out. Of course, even if he had, he still wouldn't have been able to outcompete me.

Xu Qing was speechless. Lingbao was indeed a representative of youth. He was fine with his older brothers watching over him, but now that he was free from supervision, he was doing things that were simply absurd.

The old man breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, knowing that his life was safe and sound, though he might lose his freedom.

Lingbao continued to chatter on, as if he wanted to finish saying everything he hadn't said about Kunlun Mountain. Seeing that Xu Qing ignored him, he turned to the old man.

"Your physical body will not be able to move around freely in the future. Your primordial spirit will be outside. I will help you find an object that will be no less than your original giant turtle body."

After the establishment of our religion, if you wish to join us, we can offer you an elder position and share in our destiny.

The giant turtle lives deep in the East China Sea year-round, and is a loner. It does not know Lingbao or Xu Qing, nor does it know the scale of the sect that Lingbao has established.

But he was still delighted to hear it. He thought he was going to die here, but in the end there was no consequence. The dramatic rise and fall was enough to excite him.

"Of course I'm willing. May I ask, Master, what is the name of our sect?"

Ju'ao had expected to hear some imposing religious name, but instead saw Lingbao scratch his head and say...

"Uh... I haven't decided yet."

"Cough...cough...it's alright, I'll think of something soon. Do you have a Taoist name? As my first follower, I can grant you one wish."

Lingbao coughed twice, then changed the subject.

The old man's eyes darted around a few times. Although this young Taoist priest had profound cultivation, he was completely unreliable in his words and actions, so it was unlikely that his wish would be fulfilled.

Why not... give him a chance to show himself, and maybe we can build a relationship with him?