Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 96, Dividing Territory

Chapter 96: Chapter 96, Dividing Territory

"Just ask and you’ll know."

Duobao walked towards the distant pit while Long-Eared Ding Guangxian stood motionlessly in his original spot.

By the side of a huge pit, Wudang Saint Mother stood alone in a white Immortal Dress, with images of various sub-halls of the Tao Palace floating before her.

Duobao approached Wudang Saint Mother and casually summoned an image of a hall, examining it closely.

Wudang Saint Mother smiled and said, "Elder brother, what brings you here?"

Duobao dismissed the palace image with a wave and looked around with a serious tone, "Junior sister, there’s something off about the construction of this Tao Palace, isn’t there?"

"Where is it off?"

"The area is too small; it does not fulfill the numbers of the Heavenly Dao." Pointing at the deep pit, he said, "And what is this?"

Wudang Saint Mother suddenly realized and said, "So this is what you mean! Junior brother has discussed it with Master already, and this was allowed by Master."

"Bai Jin? What did he say?"

"Even the Great Dao isn’t perfect, let alone a single palace. If everything is too full, it will overflow. He also said the previous Tao Palace was too stern, so adding a few ponds introduced a touch of softness."

"Heh, heh, he is really devoted to Master’s palace."

Wudang Saint Mother laughed and said, "Junior brother is the most devoted to Master’s affairs, this is something we can’t compare to, and junior brother does have a point."

Duobao frowned and said, "But I still feel like something’s not quite right?"

"Elder brother, you’re overthinking it."

...

In just two days, a majestic Tao Palace was situated atop the mountain peaks, its main color a dignified and solemn purple.

All disciples stood respectfully at the mountain’s peak, arrayed in two neat rows, their eyes brimming with excitement, feeling a proud sense of shared glory in their hearts - Master’s Tao Palace was also built with our effort!

Bai Jin was also very pleased, having saved quite a bit of materials. My Tao Palace should be one step closer; Master is indeed very generous.

A tall figure appeared silently in front of the Tao Palace.

All Jie Sect Disciples bowed in respect, calling out one after another: "Greetings to Master~"

Bai Jin stepped forward, bowing respectfully and said, "Master, your Tao Palace is now constructed. Though it’s not perfect, it is all attributed to the disciples’ hard work. Please do not disdain it."

The other Jie Sect Disciples all nodded, their eyes filled with hopeful expectancy, wishing to receive Master’s approval.

"Very good!" Tongtian said with a smile, stepping up the white jade staircase into the interior, with all the Jie Sect Disciples following behind in turn.

Entering the gate was a vast courtyard, filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs, small bridges over flowing water, and beautiful scenery.

Bai Jin introduced, "Master, some of these plants and flowers have been provided by our Jie Sect disciples; it’s a token of our thoughts."

Tongtian nodded in satisfaction and turned to walk along the path towards the side hall.

"Master, this is the Alchemy Hall!"

"Master, this is the Artifact Refining Hall!"

"Master, this is the Array Refining Hall!"

"Master, this is the Rest Hall!"

"Master, this is the Scripture Storage Hall!"

"Master, this is the Tea Tasting Hall!"

"Master, this is the Enlightenment Hall!"

"Master, this is the Treasure Pavilion!"

"Master, I really can’t make this up anymore." Bai Jin looked helplessly at the Master beside him.

Tongtian emerged from the last great hall, speaking leisurely, "So many halls we won’t even use!"

Bai Jin nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes! It is indeed too wasteful.

It was you who insisted on building eight palaces, for they represent the suppression of the eight extremities."

"My idea?"

"Yes! The construction images you gave me were just like this."

"Oh! These palaces are pretty good, I like them."

Bai Jin, speechless, hurriedly kept up with Master’s pace.

The final group of people came before the front courtyard’s grand hall again. The towering grand hall was situated in the middle, its closed doors each adorned with a sword pattern, coming together to form an Immortal Sword, clearly in the style of the Qingping Sword.

Bai Jin said respectfully, "Master, this is the main hall, please bestow it with a name."

"Emerald seas reflecting the bright moon, blue skies with drifting clouds, a gentle breeze; let’s call it Biyou Palace!" Tongtian Sect Master waved casually, and three characters appeared on the plaque above the grand hall, Biyou Palace.

The great door of the hall thunderously opened, and Tongtian Sect Master’s figure silently disappeared.

A voice from within the grand hall rang out: "Come in!"

The disciples walked into the grand hall one by one.

Inside, Tongtian Sect Master sat in the highest seat, his posture upright, his dignity emanating forth.

Jie Sect Disciples knelt in a row on the cushions below, respectfully saying, "We greet Master!"

Tongtian declared, "From today onwards, Golden Turtle Island in the East Sea shall be our Jie Sect’s Taoist sanctuary!"

All disciples joyfully bowed and said, "We will follow Master and never tarnish the reputation of the Jie Sect."

Tongtian laughed heartily and said, "Good! All of you are fine sons of our Jie Sect."

"Master, your disciple has a matter to report!" Bai Jin said as he kowtowed.

"What matter?"

With a forced smile, Bai Jin raised his head and said, "Some broken, jumbled, and randomly assorted scrap materials were left over from the construction of the Tao Palace. I would like to take care of them for you."

Dubo’s eyes suddenly went wide as he incredulously turned to look at Bai Jin, thinking of those Innate Spiritual Materials as broken scraps? He hastily kowtowed and cried out, "Master, can I also help in handling it?"

Bai Jin turned his head and shot Dubo a glare: "Elder brother, aren’t you being unfair?"

Dubo returned a covert glare: "It’s because you’re too greedy!"

Bai Jin quickly bowed again and said, "Master, I request to take a few days off."

Dubo’s brow furrowed. What kind of mischief is he planning now?

"Oh! And what’s the occasion?"

Bai Jin respectfully replied, "To listen to a word from Master is more enlightening than thousands of years of arduous cultivation. The philosophy behind Master’s construction of the Tao Palace embodies the ultimate virtues of the Tao. I’m finding it difficult to comprehend and am thinking of seeking advice from Eldest Uncle."

Tongtian burst into hearty laughter and said, "Very well, you do indeed need to pay a visit to your two Eldest Uncles. As for those scraps, you can help your master dispose of them."

Overjoyed, Bai Jin bowed and said, "Thank you, Master!"

Dubo was fuming with anger, itching with hatred for that sycophantic trickster.

Tongtian surveyed the disciples below and announced, "All of you have worked together to build the Tao Palace for your master, and I am very pleased. I have also found some islands in the East Sea to bestow upon you, as places for you to settle."

"Shi Ji~"

Shi Ji was startled, and quickly responded with respect, "Disciple is here!"

"I grant you Skull Island as your sanctuary!" A streak of green light shot from Tongtian’s hand, landing in front of Shi Ji and turning into a brownish rock.

Joyfully, Shi Ji replied, "Thank you, Master!" He held the rock in his hands, and at that moment, he sensed an island located not far from Golden Turtle Island.

"Qiu Shouxian~"

"Disciple is here!"

"I grant you Qingfeng Island as your place to reside."

"Thank you, Master~"

A streak of green light descended and transformed into a rock in front of Qiu Shouxian.

"Lingya Immortal~"

"Disciple is here!"

"I grant you Crescent Moon Island as your place to reside."

"Gu Liang~"

"Master, your disciple is here!"

"I grant you Mushroom Island as your place to live and establish yourself."

"Thank you, Master!"

"Jin Guangxian~"

"Disciple is here!"

"I grant you Bright Peak as your place to live and establish yourself."

"Thank you, Master!"

...

One by one, the islands were bestowed, and all the Jie Sect Disciples were visibly delighted. Having an individual island to serve as a sanctuary was far better than living together on Kun Mountain as before.

In the end, only Dubo, Wudang, Jin Ling, Gui Ling, the four Direct Disciples, and Bai Jin were left without an island granted to them.

Tongtian waved his hand and said, "The rest of you may go now!"

"Yes!" Hundreds of Outer Disciples answered in unison, rising to their feet and heading outside. They joyfully flew out from Golden Turtle Island, eagerly heading towards their own territories.

...

Inside the grand hall, Tongtian looked at the five disciples below and said, "You may go out and build your sanctuaries or live on Golden Turtle Island."

Gui Ling Saint Mother immediately chirped up, "Master, I’ll live on Golden Turtle Island; this here is my home."

Golden Spirit Saint Mother also nodded repeatedly and said, "I will also live on Golden Turtle Island."

Full of anticipation, Bai Jin asked, "Master, if we live on Golden Turtle Island, are we included in the Tao Palace allocation?"

"How about you stay at Biyou Palace?"

Bai Jin awkwardly laughed and said, "Perhaps not, I wouldn’t want to cause any inconvenience. Master, then I will live outside and stand guard for you."