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

Apart from Qingdi, Randeng found a total of three disciples for Yuanshi. Since they were all registered in the sect at birth, they had Taoist names but no secular names.

The largest one, whose Taoist name was Taotan, was found in a jar in a peach grove. He was born with a pair of ram horns and was abandoned by his tribe as a monster.

Now, having reached the Daoist realm of nearly a hundred years and the Heavenly Immortal stage, he wears a white robe with yellow patterns and has established his own independent peak.

Secondly, there was a Taoist named Kunqian, who was found in a river in front of Kunlun Mountain. He was originally a drowned infant, but fortunately he was discovered by Randeng.

Dressed in white-patterned black robes, with fifty years of Daoist experience, he has now reached the True Immortal realm and has independently established his own peak.

Finally, there is Shi Qi, who is now cultivating under Yun Zhongzi. He has been practicing for over ten years and has reached the Earth Immortal realm.

Upon seeing Qingdi emerge from the Jade Void Palace and after examining his cultivation level, they all had the same thought.

"His talent is even greater than mine, that's amazing!"

Tao Tan's lips trembled as she took a big bite of the spiritual fruit in her hand and couldn't help but say.

"Junior brother, you must cultivate diligently. I will protect you in front of me during the Chan-Jie Grand Competition ten thousand years from now."

Kun Qian, who was fiddling with his whisk, suddenly couldn't help but pluck a strand of the whisk and exclaimed excitedly.

"Looks like the inner demon I begged from Brother Yaksha won't be of any use; someone's taken the blame for me!"

Shi Qi, being the least composed of the three, widened his eyes and almost jumped up.

"Senior Brother Yunzhong, I'm saved!"

Having been disciples for decades, they had both heard of the agreement between Yuanshi and Lingbao: ten thousand years later, the two would choose two disciples to have a contest to determine who was superior in the Dao.

Upon first hearing this, they thought the two had some real grudge, and secretly resolved that it was necessary to cultivate diligently to repay the kindness of the Primordial Beginning in imparting knowledge.

But later, after they followed Yuanshi to Biyou Palace several times, they also began to understand its appeal.

The master and his uncle had a very harmonious relationship. Uncle Lingbao treated them, the disciples of the Chan Sect, very well. Although the master did not think highly of some of Uncle Lingbao's outer disciples, he was very fond of his close disciples.

Who would dare to fight then? If they lost, their master would be unhappy; if they won, their uncle would be unhappy. They would please neither side and couldn't afford to offend either. Nobody wanted to fight anymore.

However, this cannot be said outright, otherwise it might displease the master. And ten thousand years later, the age difference between the three in Peach Blossom Altar is negligible.

With two people selected from the Chan Sect, Senior Brother Yunzhong's spot is already a done deal, and the other spot, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be chosen from these three.

Therefore, the three of them had been troubled by this matter for a long time.

Now, the newly arrived junior brother Qingdi has formed his golden core in three days, which is faster than their five-day process. The age difference is not that big, so the second spot has been secured!

In the Tunling Palace on the Two Elements Peak of Taotan, he hurriedly got up and flew towards the outside of Kunlun Mountain.

"Go out and find some spiritual plants and fruits, my good junior brother! You must surpass my cultivation level soon!"

Kun Qian also left the Qiankun Palace on the Three Talents Peak to find some treasures that would benefit Qing Di's cultivation.

Only Shiqi himself was not free and could only look longingly at Yun Zhongzi beside him.

Yun Zhongzi wore a wry smile, helpless against this junior brother who was like a younger brother to him.

"Alright, when Taotan and the others return, I'll give you some spiritual fruits. Go and check on your junior brother."

"Okay~"

Shiqi chuckled, appearing very well-behaved.

Yun Zhongzi was much older than his fellow disciples, and also the most talented. He had already accepted this arduous task from the bottom of his heart—he couldn't escape it anyway.

Qingdi knew nothing of this. He had been sitting in the Jade Void Palace for three days, bored out of his mind. Now that he finally had some free time, he was determined to have some fun.

"When your body turns eighteen, I will take you to Biyou Palace to see Lingbao."

Recalling Yuanshi's words, Qingdi stretched. There were still fifteen years left. He wondered if there were as many fun things to do in Kunlun Mountain.

Qingdi couldn't help but look around, but before he could see much, Randeng had already come closer.

"As expected of you. Let's go back to Yuanjue Palace. You've achieved some cultivation. I'll give you a few magical artifacts to use."

"Okay, let me see what you have."

Upon hearing this, Randeng laughed heartily, waved his hand, and clouds rose beneath his feet as the two flew towards Lingjiu Peak.

After three years of getting to know each other, he had gotten used to Qingdi's way of speaking, which was not in line with his age. However, he did sometimes feel that Qingdi's eyes were strange.

It was as if... he was looking at his junior?

How strange. Even if you are the reincarnation of Lao Deng, I, Randeng, am at least a powerful innate being. Where did this senior come from?

It was probably just my eyes playing tricks on me. Ran Deng pulled his thoughts back and decided to stop thinking about it.

Kunlun Mountain is vast, but Randeng's pace was not slow either. In just a short while, he arrived at Yuanjue Palace.

The two entered the main hall, where seating arrangements were also important. Randeng dared not be presumptuous, and whenever he discussed matters with Qingdi, the main seat was always empty, so he and Qingdi each sat at opposite ends.

"I have three magical artifacts here that I have crafted. Although they cannot compare to magic treasures, they are still quite powerful for cultivators who have not yet become immortals. Which one do you want?"

As he spoke, three orbs of light appeared in front of Ran Deng, their light gradually dimming to reveal their true forms.

Upon closer inspection, they are a mirror-shaped ritual implement inscribed with the Eight Trigrams, a bronze tripod-shaped ritual implement, and a lamp-shaped ritual implement emitting a slightly cold light.

I've played with guns, lotus flowers, jade, and books, but I've never played with these items before. What should I choose?

Qingdi stroked his chin in a seemingly serious manner, then looked at Randeng with a puzzled expression.

"Can't I choose both?"

"Heh, still too young," Ran Deng said, stroking his beard with a mysterious air.

"You don't understand this. Magical artifacts and treasures are not about quantity, but quality. Choose one and use that type of treasure in the future to unleash its full power. Don't be greedy for more."

"I've never heard of that before. You're not just saying that to comfort yourself because you've only had your natal spirit lamp as your magic weapon for tens of millions of years, are you?"

Qingdi couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. This poor kid has quite a vivid imagination when it comes to boosting his confidence.

"I've taken them all. Anyway, I'll be breaking through to Earth Immortal soon, and my master will bestow spiritual treasures upon me then. I'll return these to you, so it's not like I'm taking advantage of you."

Ran Deng's smug expression gradually froze, his face darkened, and he stammered, unable to utter a word for a long time.

"What do you mean 'you'? At worst, I'll let you use that magical treasure. You're so stingy."

As he spoke, Qingdi jumped off the chair, then jumped up again, picked up the three magical artifacts, and walked outside.

If we're being honest, my second brother has rewarded you with countless innate spiritual treasures for giving me advice on taking on disciples. These junk pieces... consider them a small reward.

No, I can't forget the important matter. I came here to comprehend the Great Dao, how did I end up arguing with a junior?

Feelings... feelings...

I have a deep bond with Taiyi and Yuding's disciples. Since I can't find Nezha and Yang Jian now, I'll go find my two senior brothers to reconnect with them.