"This volume is called 'Yin Yang Ascension Scripture'," he announced, having acquired it during his travels. "It's a heterodox scripture for refining Yin and Yang, but it takes an unusual path and is still worth a look."
"This object is called the 'Hidden Soldier Box,' which contains ten thousand ancient terracotta soldiers. They don't possess much killing power, but they should have no problem crushing those who Transcend Mortality. Feel free to take it and enjoy."
"This is a magical treasure I refined in my early years, called the Xuan Yang Iron Ruler. Once you master its use, even Foundation Establishment Realm Evil Demons will not be able to bother you; if you use it well, you can even fight against those who have Transcended Mortality. Go ahead and play with it."
Each Devil Immortal's gift, which they called little things, was handed to Tao Qian to be admired and played with.
But it's worth knowing that Tao Qian himself was just a small cultivator at the Qi Refining Realm Perfection.
Each of these treasures, for him, was an incredibly rare and precious item.
Yet, Tao Qian could not refuse them; after the Heavenly Punishment Sword had spoken, it was as if their respectful relationship had been confirmed.
In the eyes of each Devil Immortal master, Tao Qian was seen as their own Senior Brother Qingjing's newly acquired first disciple.
Barring any significant surprises!
This child might someday inherit the Duobao Lineage.
Such a status, naturally, was immensely popular.
Tao Qian had no choice but to accept each gift while expressing his thanks, his refined face soon stiffening into a forced smile.
However, this was admittedly a painful yet joyful experience.
In just a few breaths, Tao Qian's "harvest" was immeasurable.
Even though in the past, Tao Qian had robbed many Evil Cultivators who chased him, storing treasures and cultivation resources in his Mustard Seed Talisman Seed, these were quite abundant.
But those things paled in comparison to the Devil Immortal masters' welcome gifts, each one practically trash.
Later, even Zhong Doudou, Shan Jiu, Little Age, and Lian Jing'er were affected, each receiving their fair share of benefits.
Most popular was "Little Age"; the Taisui Baby was adorable and sweet-talking, swiftly charming the gathering of Devil Immortals, who doted on the cuddly little one. They didn't ask Tao Qian for anything directly but all invited Little Age to visit their Cave Mansions.
Even in the lively and harmonious atmosphere surrounded by tens of thousands of immortals, Tao Qian and the masters weathered the storm together.
Just then, the space ahead suddenly cleared.
A vast sea of rippling blue waves suddenly burst into view.
They saw numerous Immortal Islands scattered like stars across the ocean, with many Immortal Sceneries appearing that were never seen in the Mortal World.
Tao Qian had heard from Zhong Doudou bragging that inside the Penglai Sea, there were a good thousand islands, almost all capable of condensing Source Qi, suitable for establishing Cave Mansions, with some even containing Secret Realms directly.
Now, the Devil Immortal masters visiting the ocean each had their Cave Mansions, but at this moment, none stopped to rest.
Instead, each transformed into a streak of divine light, heading towards the most profound part of the Penglai Sea, a rugged and enormously large island.
There, thunder, fierce winds gathered, billions of clouds and auroras continued up to the sky, and right where they met, a mysterious palace was noticeably floating.
Tao Qian and the others were also swept up in a golden light, merging into the strange spectacle of "Ten Thousand Immortals Coming to Biyou Palace."
It was just in time for the arrival of ten thousand immortals.
The palace doors opened wide, and about thirty Strange and varied Devil Immortals, Daoists stepped out in strides.
At first, the Devil Immortals and Daoists noticed nothing.
Until the leading figure, a tall and rough Daoist, suddenly laughed loudly and stepped forward, greeting the immortals while spitting out two cryptic phrases.
"Dear junior brothers and sisters, I, Duobao Daoist, have calculated that today is a great hour, suitable for me to accept a fine disciple."
"Look, here comes my disciple."
Hearing his words, those thirty-odd Devil Immortals, Daoists all turned their gaze towards the many streaks of divine light, where the Taixuan Ruyi Circle was located.
Seeing Tao Qian's true face, the other Daoists felt little.
Only the leading female fairy suddenly had a Spiritual Resonance, about to begin a divination.
Unexpectedly, a young-looking female fairy flew from afar, landed, and shouted towards her, "Sister Yunhua, you have a letter, sent by your close friend, the Daughter Palace Master."
ps: There will be updates tomorrow at 8 AM, returning to twice-daily updates. Additionally, this book borrows some names from 'Investiture of the Gods,' such as Duobao, Biyou Palace, etc., but it won't evolve into that storyline; I will continue with my own system, don't overthink it.