On the Avenue.

Chapter 676 The Inheritance Never Dies
Jiao the Cripple was somewhat troubled. Previously, he was troubled by the lack of disciples on Jin'ao Island, but now he was troubled by the excessive number of disciples.

For a long time, Jin'ao Island has followed the principle of "better to have none than to have bad ones," accepting only one disciple every few hundred or even thousands of years. Of course, disciples with good aptitude are often unwilling to come after hearing about Jin'ao Island's reputation.

Although Chen Shi has brought many immortals, their aptitude and comprehension are clearly inferior to those of Chen Shi, Jiang Guo, and others.

Managing the elixirs, elixirs, cultivation techniques, and magical treasures of 200,000 disciples is an immense problem. Jiao the Cripple is already overwhelmed with managing Qiao Gujiang and others; managing 200,000 would be worse than killing him.

The accommodation for these people is also a major problem.

The caves of 200,000 immortals would probably be enough to cover Jin'ao Island!

More importantly, how do we teach them?
Jin'ao Island teaches according to aptitude. Everyone must enter the Cliff of Divine Path and comprehend different techniques from there, which are then interpreted and passed on by their elders or senior brothers. Of course, if one is exceptionally talented, no one's help is needed.

However, most of the immortals that Chen Shi brought probably don't even have the qualifications to step onto the Cliff of Ascension.

If they can't enter the Cliff of the Ascent, someone needs to teach them martial arts and supernatural powers. Who will do this?

Jiao the Cripple was worrying when Chen Shi gave an order, and the 200,000 immortals were divided into different heavenly army camps. Under the leadership of their respective generals, deputy generals, captains, and squad leaders, they set up simple dwellings outside Jin'ao Island.

Many more heavenly soldiers, led by the general, set out to search the territory near Jin'ao Island and capture the intruding demons.

The area within tens of thousands of miles of Jin'ao Island, after being refined by Chen Shi, is free from external pollution. However, demons corrupted by external forces frequently invade this place and establish themselves as kings of the mountains.

Jiao the Cripple usually ignored these demons because there were too few people on Jin'ao Island. Even if they drove away the demons, they would not be able to defend the island.

The area around Jin'ao Island is full of sacred mountains and blessed lands, with abundant mineral deposits and radiant light. There are even ancient grotto-heavens with treasures left behind by the immortals of the Three Pure Ones lineage. However, because there are too few disciples on Jin'ao Island, no one cares about it.

Moreover, the disciples of Jin'ao Island all studied under Jiao the Cripple, and from childhood they developed the habit of being penniless, euphemistically calling it "a gentleman is content with poverty," and the development of these places was far from sufficient.

Now, the immortals that Chen Shi brought are much more ferocious than they were. They can be said to be leading an army to conquer the surrounding immortal mountains, killing or capturing those powerful and extraordinary demons. Those that cannot be tamed are roasted and eaten over the campfire.

The general leading the expedition also explored the ancient immortal caves, which were left by the masters under the Three Pure Ones. Among them, the most numerous were the Golden Immortal Caves, and there were also several Taiyi Golden Immortal Caves.

Inside, there are many seals and strange beasts that have been invaded by heretics. When the general leads his troops to attack, he suffers a defeat and asks the governor for help. The governor will then lead ten thousand immortals to come and together destroy the Golden Immortal's cave.

When Jiao the Cripple saw this lively scene, with celestial armies capturing demons everywhere and blessed lands and grottoes bursting forth with celestial radiance, he was momentarily stunned.

In the distance, a deafening roar suddenly erupted. The top of a sacred mountain was blasted open, spewing out billowing demonic energy from the cave. The energy was pitch black, and demons were hiding within it. Just as the demons were trying to escape using the energy, tens of thousands of sword energies flew in and pierced them like sieves.

Then cheers erupted.

Jiao the Cripple looked over and saw that the immortals brought by Chen Shi had opened the seal of a celestial mine, releasing the demons inside.

Those immortals were very young and full of vigor. They entered the immortal mine in a group, ready to start mining.

"These little guys aren't afraid of dying!"

Jiao the Cripple rushed over and sternly stopped them, saying, "Some of these mines contain the remains of great demons. If they are dug out, they will release heretical energy, which is extremely dangerous."

"We'll mine some celestial ores to refine magical artifacts; we won't dig too deep," the young immortals laughed.

"That's not OK!"

Jiao the Cripple scolded, “Some of the great demon skeletons still retain a remnant will. If you’re not careful, you’ll all perish in the mine! The dog tied up in front of our Golden Turtle Island gate is a gourd hound that can smell demon bones. Go and invite it over. Remember, call it Senior Brother.”

Just as Jiao the Cripple finished giving his instructions, he heard a loud noise outside the mine and rushed out.

A group of reckless immortals opened up a blessed land in the distance, spewing out deadly Danxia energy that crashed outwards.

That blessed land must have been left behind by a powerful figure from the Three Pure Ones sect, who was already at the level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal. The Danxia Qi was his immortal essence.

—When the upheaval occurred back then, this powerful figure was probably in seclusion, unaware of the invasion by external forces. By the time he realized what was happening, it was too late, and he died in his own blessed land.

When Chen Shi restored the nearby heretical paths to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, the blessed land of this Taiyi Golden Immortal was also restored, which led to the phenomenon of Danxia Qi leaking out.

The leaking Danxia energy was extremely fierce and domineering. The group of immortals hurriedly activated their sword energy to resist the impact of the Danxia energy. Seeing that they could not withstand it, tens of thousands of immortals arrived and together activated countless sword energies to meet the Danxia energy. The two clashed and barely managed to block it.

Jiao the Cripple rushed over, his sleeves billowing out like bottomless pits, drawing away most of the Danxia aura.

Before he could collect the remaining Danxia energy, a dragon's roar echoed from the distant abyss, as a group of immortals broke the seal on a demonic dragon and released it.

The demonic dragon attacked the immortals, then suddenly transformed, its head growing larger than a celestial mountain, attempting to swallow them whole!
A cane flew by, striking the demonic dragon and breaking its horns, causing it to fall to the ground.

"Thank you very much, Uncle Jiao!" The immortals were overjoyed and shouted loudly.

Ignoring his breath, Jiao the Cripple ran as fast as his legs could carry him to a more distant place. There, a group of immortals had triggered the Ten Earths Great Calamity Formation and were trapped within it, their lives hanging in the balance.

He had just rescued these immortals when another group of immortals encountered danger, so he rushed there without stopping.

For more than ten days in a row, Jiao the Cripple was either busy rescuing people or on his way to rescue people, and he was so busy that he was overwhelmed.

The 200,000 immortals brought by Chen Shi were incredibly efficient. In just over ten days, they swept through the entire territory spanning tens of thousands of miles, capturing dozens of demons and subduing them to serve as mounts. These demons were exceptionally swift and powerful.

They opened twelve more immortal mines, and the immortal gold produced in the mines was of extremely high quality, making it a superior material for refining immortal artifacts.

These immortals also found sixty-seven immortal residences, four blessed grottoes, twelve golden immortal caves, and two Taiyi golden immortal caves.

They harvested thousands of celestial artifacts, over four hundred celestial furnaces for alchemy, vast fields of celestial herbs, and more than thirty thousand demonized celestial herbs. — Several alchemist immortals used these herbs to refine elixirs, poisoning two people to death.

Thanks to Jiao the Cripple's effective rescue efforts, few of the 200,000 immortals were killed or injured during this major cleanup of Jin'ao Island. Apart from the two immortals who were poisoned while testing the medicine, no other immortals died.

Jiao the Cripple felt as if these ten days had been more than ten years, and he had never been so tense and exciting.

But these past ten days have been incredibly peaceful.

The world around Jin'ao Island has been completely transformed, with green mountains and clear waters, and a mystical atmosphere, no longer as gloomy and dangerous as before.

These immortals also built immortal palaces and temples, placing them on various immortal mountains.

"These guys have so much energy."

Jiao the Cripple was extremely impressed with them. Even he, who was about to become a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was exhausted, but these guys weren't tired at all!

They excitedly repaired their cave dwellings, dug for magical mines, extracted rare and precious materials, and cultivated magical herbs.

In the past, they worked for Li Tianwang. No matter how well they did, the things they mined were not theirs, and the treasures they refined were not theirs either.

Now, they are working for themselves. The rare and precious materials they mine belong to them, the treasures they refine are their own, and the cave dwellings they repair are for their own use. Naturally, they are full of enthusiasm.

Now that there was less danger, Jiao the Cripple felt a little relieved and then remembered to go find Chen Shi.

When he finally found Chen Shi, his face darkened. During the time they were busy, Chen Shi had actually expanded Penglai West into a territory spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.

As Chen Shi refined the heretical practices of these places, the immortals followed, their eyes gleaming with thieving light as they gazed upon this fertile land.

This place signifies magical treasures, wealth, cultivation techniques, and a bright future.

It means a place to stand!

What they can't get in Heaven, what they dream of, they can get here!
Jiao the Cripple felt a terrible headache coming on and sighed, "Do we have to do it again?" Just then, Senior Sister Jingmei's voice came: "Why are there so many people?"

Jiao the Cripple's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly flew to her side. He saw that Senior Sister Jingmei had rushed back to Jin'ao Island, looking around in surprise.

She went to seek revenge on the enemy who broke her leg, and hadn't been away from Jin'ao Island for very long. However, upon her return, Jin'ao Island had changed drastically, and she almost thought she had stumbled into some sacred immortal realm. Only after arriving at the island and finding it did she confirm that this was indeed the place.

"Jingmei, these people are all your junior brothers and sisters!"

Jiao the Cripple grabbed her as if she were a lifeline and said quickly, "During this time, you must protect the lives of your junior brothers and sisters! Also, be careful of those pharmacists among your junior brothers and sisters! If they make any strange or weird things for others to eat, you must stop them!"

He thought for a moment, then added, "We can't let them eat it by themselves either!"

Jingmei was in a daze when she suddenly saw a group of jubilant immortals rush into a celestial palace. Black light burst forth from the palace, and she cried out in alarm, rushing over to rescue them.

Jiao the Cripple shouted, "As long as they're not dead! Don't waste time exchanging pleasantries inside; there are other people waiting for you to rescue them outside!"

Jingmei quickly resolved the trouble, then saw a group of immortals fighting a demon that had cultivated to an exceptionally powerful level. She immediately flew over and knocked the demon down with a few punches and kicks. Then she heard a cry of alarm from afar and hurriedly flew away.

Seeing this, Jiao the Cripple felt relieved: "Jingmei is quite strong and can hold out for a while. I can rest for a bit."

He found Chen Shi, who was in a large swamp refining the heretical pollution within. Jiao the Cripple came up behind him and said, "These immortals are too troublesome. They may not be strong, but they are quite capable. If you open up more areas, they might cause even more trouble. Two people have already died."

Chen Shi asked in surprise, "Two people died? How did they die?"

Jiao the Cripple recounted how the pharmacist, while refining elixirs, poisoned two immortals who were testing the medicine.

Chen Shi said with a dark face, "These bastards, why don't they test the medicine on themselves?"

Jiao the Cripple hesitated for a moment. The pharmacist who had poisoned the two men had originally planned to test the medicine himself, but Jiao stopped him, which is why he didn't die.

“Senior Uncle, Penglai West is a great holy land. It would be a pity if it were left to decay.”

Chen Shi understood the meaning of his visit and smiled, "These immortals come from many worlds in the mortal realm. They ascended to the Earthly Immortal Realm, but they never had a good day, nor did they have a place to stand. Not a single tile or roof in the Earthly Immortal Realm belonged to them. They didn't even have their own lives. Now, in Penglai West, they have finally found a place to go. I am opening up more holy lands for them. Only when they have a place to stand can they settle down, have ideals and ambitions, and reach higher realms."

He paused, then said, "If one can only barely make ends meet, how can one talk about ideals and ambitions?"

Jiao the Cripple said, "I understand what you're saying. But our Golden Turtle Island doesn't have enough cultivation methods to teach according to individual aptitude, nor do we have enough experts to impart Taoist magic and supernatural powers to them!"

Chen Shi pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "We have it."

Jiao the Cripple was slightly taken aback.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Uncle-Master, you don't need to worry about this matter. I will take care of it. You just need to keep an eye on them and make sure no one else dies."

Jiao the Cripple left with some doubt.

With his help, Senior Sister Jingmei could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"These junior students are too much trouble," she complained.

Jiao the Cripple said, "I've been doing this for over ten days. What about Qiao Gu and Bai Jingming?"

Jingmei said, "Senior Brother Qiao has been gone for some time. He said he went to find Senior Brother Wen, who was lost and wandering. Isn't Senior Brother Wen working as a stable boy for Immortal Lord Lingxiao? Junior Brother Chen can refine heretical techniques, so Senior Brother Qiao wants to find him and help him remove demonic energy."

"Where is your Senior Brother Bai?"

"Senior Brother Bai has also gone out to look for the other senior brothers."

“Your senior brother Bai often tests medicines on people in Redwood Valley, which has honed his ability to resist poison. It might come in very useful,” said Jiao the Cripple.

Just then, Jiang Guo returned to the mountain, and the two were overjoyed, so they captured him as well.

The three rescued people everywhere, managing to avoid causing any major trouble.

More than ten days later, Bai Jingming returned, bringing back a senior brother named Bian. Jiao the Cripple immediately arranged for Bai Jingming to test and refine the medicine, and then asked senior brother Bian, "Bian Liu'er, where have you been all these years? I haven't seen you in a long time, only occasionally sending some Tianyuan coins back to the mountain."

Bian Liuer looked ashamed and said, "Uncle-Master, I've been mining in the Yama's Well for over four hundred years. The mine owner, seeing I wasn't dead, raised my wages more than ten times. He even promised to marry his daughter to me, and that the celestial mine in the Yama's Well would all be mine in the future. If Junior Brother Bai hadn't found me, I wouldn't have planned to come back..."

"You've been sold out and you're still counting the money for the seller!" Jiao the Cripple scolded him.

Bian Liuer felt even more ashamed and asked, "Uncle-Master, what am I supposed to do back at the mountain this time?"

Jiao the Cripple's heart stirred slightly: "You survived mining in the Yama King's Well until now, so you can definitely survive mining in Penglai West as well. You can continue mining, but this time you can bring your junior brothers and sisters with you."

"okay!"

Bian Liuer readily agreed, "I know this well!" she said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him.

Jiao the Cripple kicked him: "I don't have a daughter to give you! If you're so capable, find one among your junior sisters!"

Bian Liuer rubbed his bottom and left.

Seeing Jin'ao Island flourishing day by day, Jiao the Cripple was overjoyed, thinking to himself, "Even if I die now, I can die with a smile on my face. Bah, great fortune!"

Knowing that these immortals were of low cultivation level, weak strength, and inadequate techniques, he hurriedly came to find Chen Shi.

Chen Shi had already returned to Jin'ao Island and was bathing and burning incense in Biyou Palace. When Jiao the Cripple burst in, he saw the incense smoke rising slowly, connecting to other dimensions.

Amidst the incense smoke, a solemn female face gradually took shape, and a voice came from her mouth, saying, "Very well. I understand your intentions. However, I have already died once, and am no longer a disciple of Tongtian, but Doumu Yuanjun under the Great Heavenly Venerable. This will only happen once, and there will be no next time."

"Thank you, Lord Yuanjun." Chen Shi bowed in gratitude.

Upon seeing the dignified woman, Jiao the Cripple hurriedly knelt down and choked out, "Disciple Jiao Huang greets the Holy Mother Jinling, my Martial Aunt!"

"Get up."

Doumu Yuanjun said, "I have no connection with your Jin'ao Island anymore. I am now a deity who upholds the divine way, so you don't need to call me 'Uncle-Master.' This is a one-time exception, understand?"

She then dispersed.

Chen Shi pulled Jiao the Cripple to his feet and said with a smile, "Uncle-Master, quickly set up an altar and prepare to welcome Doumu Yuanjun and all the Tongtian disciples!"

Jiao the Cripple was greatly alarmed: "Are they going to descend?"

Chen Shi laughed and said, "Aren't you worried about who will teach these outer disciples? Wouldn't it be better if they were taught by your senior uncles and grand-uncles?"

Jiao the Cripple's eyes burned and his nose stung. Since the Battle of the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation 360,000 years ago, the second and third generation disciples of the Jie Sect had rarely gathered together.

They have become stars in the sky, deities of the heavens.

The Jie Sect no longer exists.

Now, they will reunite, solely to leave behind a legacy.

(End of this chapter)