Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant-Chapter 1468 - 63 The 2nd Dao Intent Spirit Beast_4

"I pay my respects to the Patriarch."

Who would have imagined that the True Spirit of the incense burner would actually return the salute.

This, however, put Wang Ba in a bit of a difficult position for a moment.

Qu Shentong smiled and broke the ice, briefly introducing the identity of the Nine-hole Patriarch.

He then said:

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"With the Nine-hole Patriarch accompanying you, the journey to Zhongsheng Continent should be more secure."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba pondered for a moment and did not refuse Qu Shentong's kindness.

Although he was confident, he was still going in his true form.

If he had the Nine-hole Patriarch's company, he indeed could feel more at ease.

The Nine-hole Patriarch immediately flew into the incense burner and was then put away by Wang Ba.

Afterward, Wang Ba bowed to Qu Shentong, expressing his gratitude:

"Thank you for your support, Sect Master."

Qu Shentong waved his hand:

"This is also for the consideration of our Sect, there's no need for thanks."

Yet, his tone shifted as he continued:

"I have heard about the incident of Huangji Continent's invasion. After you finish this task and return, I intend to pass the position of Sect Master to you."

Wang Ba was startled upon hearing Qu Shentong's words, and quickly responded:

"No! The Sect Master strengthens our Sect, is universally respected, and is still vigorous. Why the need to rush this decision?"

Qu Shentong chuckled:

"I took the position of Sect Master before simply because there was no other option. It was actually to buy you time for cultivation. Now your strength is extraordinary, and the land of Zhongsheng Continent is fit for achieving Immortal Ascension. It's time for me to step down and cultivate properly, striving for my own Immortal Ascension."

After hearing Qu Shentong's words, Wang Ba fell silent for a while before finally nodding:

"If the Sect Master wishes to strive for Immortal Ascension, Wang Ba will surely support. However, I'm not keen on accepting the position of Sect Master just yet."

Qu Shentong frowned and couldn't help saying:

"Why? With your current strength and reputation, if you were to express your desire for leadership, most in the Sect would rally behind you. Your assumption of the position is only logical, and none would object!"

He said it half-jokingly, and Wang Ba could hear that.

Still, he responded:

"To the Sect Master, aside from my own cultivation, I'm deeply devoted to the construction of the Taoist Field. I truly lack the spare energy to manage other affairs. To assume the position but neglect its responsibilities, I would feel guilty in my heart. Furthermore, I also wish to resign from the position of Deputy Sect Master and leave it to someone more worthy."

Qu Shentong couldn't help but say:

"Leave it to someone more worthy? Who could be more capable than you?"

Wang Ba was left at a loss for words.

Considering Wang Ba's words, Qu Shentong's expression became troubled as well.

Compared to who becomes Sect Master, the ability to cultivate a Taoist Field is indeed the key issue.

After thinking it over, he still asked hesitantly:

"Is this Taoist Field truly feasible? Or will it just be a case of wasted effort..."

Wang Ba firmly stated:

"Where there's a will, there's a way. We have no other choice. As time passes, if heaven and earth continue to wither, our only hope for salvation lies in this."

Seeing Wang Ba's unwavering conviction, Qu Shentong hesitated for a while, but finally nodded:

"Since you're so determined, I will continue to support you with all my might! I shall continue to reluctantly hold the position of Sect Master. But if you ever wish to take over, it's yours for the asking."

Wang Ba smiled and remained silent.

They then discussed the handling of the Sect's internal affairs and some intelligence.

Soon after, Wang Ba left Chunyang Palace.

Back inside the Pearl Dungeon of Wanfa Peak.

Wang Ba released the Big White Goose and Jia 15.

As soon as the Big White Goose jumped out, it spread its wings and posed as if it wanted to attack Jia 15.

But upon seeing the mountains full of Spirit Grass and Spirit Plants, the White Jade Lion Head Goose's eyes instantly sparkled with excitement.

The snow-white feathers fluttered vigorously as it happily pounced towards the spirit flowers and Spirit Grass.

Then, like a plow through soil, it cleared a whole spirit field in the blink of an eye.

Jia 15, with eyes full of indulgence, followed behind.

He clucked 'gobble gobble' from time to time as if to let the White Jade Lion Head Goose do as it pleases, for he, Jia 15, had contracted it for this purpose.

Seeing this scene, Wang Ba's face immediately darkened.

If this creature were really to be raised, would it not ravage the entire Pearl Dungeon?

It could eat even more than a Spirit Pig.

He quickly set aside an area and confined the Big White Goose.

He then instructed the Long-armed Ape to regularly supplement its diet with various Spirit Insects, Spirit Valley Bran, and leftover bits of unnecessary Spirit Plants.

After observing for several days.

He found that the Big White Goose had an astonishing appetite, devouring food indiscriminately more than ever.

Yet its consumption far exceeded that of Spirit Chickens of the same rank.

He couldn't help but sigh, indeed the decision made back then was right; Spirit Chickens truly were the most cost-effective Spirit Beasts.

To Wang Ba's surprise, the newly hatched three-legged chick and the One-legged Golden Crow did not grow close. Instead, the chick, after feasting to its heart's content, would squat under the Azure Fire Paulownia Tree and occasionally call out to Erya in the tree canopy.

The sound, although as harsh as the One-legged Golden Crow's 'caw caw', was difficult to endure.

When tired, the three-legged chick would curl up at the base of the tree, tucking its head beneath its wings.

With its feathers not yet fully grown and its fluffy body, it looked adorably clumsy.

However, the overtures from the three-legged chick had no effect on Erya in the tree canopy.

In fact, annoyed by the unpleasant sound, Erya crafted earplugs from the Fire Paulownia Tree leaves to block its ears and deliberately hid deeper inside the canopy.

Wang Ba indeed intended for Erya, the elder sister, to take more care of this younger brother with whom she shared blood relations.

However, Erya was not appreciative of the gesture.

So he had to let it be.

"But then again, are Erya and the three-legged chick half siblings through their mother or father?"

After pondering for a long time, it remained an unsolvable question.

However, the naming of the three-legged chick was soon decided.

"With Golden Crow bloodline, and possessing three legs, let's call it..."

"'Sanjin' it is!"

Looking around at Erya, Sanjin, Ding Twenty-two, and the Hybrid White Tiger...

Recalling the time when he first joined the East Saint Sect and named his first Spirit Chicken Jia 1, it felt like it was just yesterday.

Who could have imagined that, in just over two hundred years, he'd have so many Spirit Beasts with divine beast bloodlines by his side.

He shook his head and sighed for a while.

He meticulously arranged for the many Spirit Beasts in the spirit beast ground.

He harvested a batch of Yin-Yang energy fostered by the Double-headed Stone Lizards.

He went to the Eastern Sea to retrieve some tokens used previously for the Complete Heaven Escape.

He also visited Shou Peak and notified Qi Yan, admonishing him to adjust and rest well afterward.

At last, he stepped alone into the Teleportation Array of the Wanxiang Sect...