"Yes, Senior He!"
Knowing that He Xiuyuan's Dao was higher than their own, the Disciples didn't hesitate and immediately started calling him Senior He.
He Xiuyuan, having just woken up from his earlier fantasy, heard the Disciples calling him Senior and couldn't help but smile wryly.
"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for this. We can simply address each other as Fellow Daoists."
"That certainly won't do! After Senior and Junior Martial Uncle started addressing each other as Fellow Daoists, it was already inappropriate for us to continue using that term!"
Previously, they thought He Xiuyuan was just a Mortal Realm Cultivator, so his Dao wouldn't be particularly high.
Therefore, even though the address felt a bit strange at the time, they didn't think about changing it.
But now, seeing He Xiuyuan's powerful Dao, they were already completely convinced and quickly began calling him Senior.
"That's right, He Fellow Daoist, please don't decline. You can't possibly let me be of the same generation as them, can you?"
Qingxiao Daoist watched this scene from the side and immediately chuckled.
He was extremely pleased with He Xiuyuan's Dao, because this meant that there was now another powerful Cultivator among the Cultivators.
In the future, there would be another pillar of support!
Seeing that even Qingxiao Daoist said so, He Xiuyuan could only agree.
Everyone sat on the clouds chatting idly, when Qingxiao Daoist suddenly thought of something and turned to He Xiuyuan, asking,
"Oh, by the way, He Fellow Daoist, have you ever heard of the Jade Peak Gathering?"
"Jade Peak Gathering? What's that?"
He Xiuyuan shook his head and asked, hearing the question.
He Xiuyuan knew nothing about what the other party was talking about.
Among the various rumors he had heard before, there was no mention of this Jade Peak Gathering.
"The Jade Peak Gathering is a gathering of some Cultivators that happens every thirty years. At this gathering, people can exchange items with each other, or exchange methods of Cultivation."
"Of course, besides these, there's also a very important matter."
As Qingxiao Daoist spoke the last part, his expression became solemn.
Before, he felt that this matter had nothing to do with He Xiuyuan for the time being, so there was no need to involve He Xiuyuan.
But now, having seen He Xiuyuan's Dao, he felt that He Xiuyuan was qualified to know about this matter.
He Xiuyuan saw Qingxiao Daoist's solemn expression, and his own expression immediately became serious.
"Please elaborate, Fellow Daoist."
"Fellow Daoist, do you know why we are called Cultivators?"
Qingxiao said, looking up at the sky.
He Xiuyuan followed his gaze upwards but didn't see anything. Seeing this, he shook his head in confusion, "I don't know about that."
"Isn't it because we Cultivate to achieve this?"
Qingxiao Daoist nodded upon hearing this, "There is indeed some truth to that, but it's not the most crucial meaning."
"The most crucial thing is that the Heavenly Dao is shattered, and extraterritorial entities are trying to encroach upon this world. What we Cultivators must do is repair the Heavenly Dao and resist those extraterritorial entities."
"This is also why, as long as there are no great demons causing trouble in the Mortal Realm, we generally don't interfere with the Mortal Realm."
"Compared to those matters, repairing the Heavenly Dao is what we must do. Only when the Heavenly Dao is fully repaired can those extraterritorial entities not enter."
"But if those extraterritorial entities were to enter this world, not to mention the common people of the Mortal Realm, even we would likely face death."
The Great Dao of this world is shattered?
He Xiuyuan was stunned upon hearing this, his expression becoming somewhat dazed.
The other Disciples beside him, hearing these words, looked at each other with expressions of horror.
Previously, they had only heard their Master say that once they achieved success in Cultivation, they would have to bear the responsibilities they should.
But at that time, their Master never said what it was.
Now, hearing their Junior Martial Uncle explain it like this, they finally understood why.
The Heavenly Dao is shattered, so is this also why their Cultivation is so difficult?
Everyone thought this in their hearts, filled with nervousness.
He Xiuyuan pondered for a long time before coming back to his senses, "If that's the case, how can this Great Dao be repaired?"
Since He Xiuyuan was in this world, he knew he had to help, otherwise, if that extraterritorial entity came in, He Xiuyuan would have nowhere to hide.
Seeing He Xiuyuan's reply, Qingxiao Daoist felt a sense of relief.
He had been worried that He Xiuyuan would retreat after knowing about this, but it seemed he had worried too much.
"As for how to repair this Great Dao, no one knows even now. Many Seniors and Fellow Daoists are currently traveling around, trying to find a way to repair the Great Dao."
"The Jade Peak Gathering is where all Fellow Daoists discuss the results."
"If Fellow Daoist is interested, you can go and take a look then."
As for how to repair this Great Dao, it's truly unknown right now. Everyone can only try to find a solution everywhere.
He Xiuyuan nodded upon hearing this, "Then, where is this Jade Peak located?"
"Here's a map. After Fellow Daoist takes it, you'll be able to find it."
Seeing He Xiuyuan's interest, Qingxiao Daoist immediately took out a map and handed it to He Xiuyuan.
He Xiuyuan lowered his head and looked at the map, then put it away and said, "Then, how much time is left until the Jade Peak Gathering?"
"Twenty years have passed since the last one. Fellow Daoist, wait another ten years, and it will be time for the next Jade Peak Gathering to begin."
"That's good then."
Hearing that there were still ten years, He Xiuyuan relaxed.
Qingxiao Daoist saw this, thought for a moment, and then said, "I'm just afraid that those Fellow Daoists will still have gained nothing by then. If Fellow Daoist continues to travel in the Mortal Realm in the future, you can also help investigate this matter."
"Currently, no one knows how to repair this Great Dao, so we can only try to find solutions and clues everywhere."
Qingxiao Daoist thought that He Xiuyuan seemed quite fond of the Mortal Realm, so he brought it up.
"If I come across anything, I will definitely make a note of it."
He Xiuyuan immediately agreed upon seeing this, and then couldn't help but look up at the sky.
The last time he saw the Heavenly Dao, it didn't seem to be able to speak. If it were possible, he would just directly ask the Heavenly Dao how to repair it.
But this method probably wouldn't work. If it really could, someone would have tried it long ago.
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and still asked, "Fellow Daoist, can we consult the Heavenly Dao, or use divination to figure out how to repair this Heavenly Dao?"
"This method has already been tried by Fellow Daoists, but all of them have failed."
Qingxiao Daoist shook his head upon hearing this and replied.
He Xiuyuan's heart sank upon hearing this. Was it really like that?
