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In 'Yuyu Tian,' Ji Mei, Shu Heng, and Fa Ya gazed upon the clear white sky. Fa Ya couldn't help but comment, "What a boring sky, just fit for a god of spiritual treasure!" But before his words could fully escape his lips, a hologram of Aurelia furiously popped out. Her stern voice scolded,
"Liu Fa Ya, you must always, always respect the gods!" she reprimanded, her tone eerily similar to a raging Asian parent on a disobedient child. "What you just said is better left unheard by Lingbao Tianzun himself."
Her hologram also appeared on everyone's wrists to reiterate their mission. "Your task here is to negotiate with Lingbao Tianzun, obtain his powers, and secure his weapon – the 'Shangqing's Jasper Yaoguang scepter.' Unlike The Primeval Lord of Heaven, Lingbao Tianzun is somewhat less powerful and holds fewer divine artifacts and weapons. As the Heavenly Lord of Spiritual Treasures, he values moral virtues. Ming Cong's earlier comment might not sit well with him." From her statement, Shu Heng glared on him, that deadly gaze threatening to slit him in half. "Hey, we're merely humans, we all make mistakes. But Fa Ya, please be cautious next time." Ji Mei stepped in.
For a while, Shu Heng stood still, he remembered that pivotal moment, when he made a mistake, and got overwhelmed by the elemental beasts, his life was at stake, yet Li Wei fortunately woke up and dealt with the mistake that would've supposedly cost him his life. He silently glanced away, the tense atmosphere lifted.
Out of the blue, Lingbao Tianzun boomed with his ancient voice,
"Who dares to mock my realm?" he thundered.
Fa Ya, stricken with terror and guilt, immediately cried out an apology. "I'm sorry! I'm truly sorry, great Lingbao Tianzun! I meant no disrespect!"
Luckily, Lingbao Tianzun proved to be a kind and merciful god. He gazed at Fa Ya with understanding and compassion, offering a nod of his head in forgiveness.
Much like Li Wei, Ji Mei, with her rich knowledge of history and mythology, initiated negotiations. This second of the Three Pristine Ones showed a much friendlier disposition towards their guests. In a gracious act of goodwill, Lingbao Tianzun lent them some of his powers.
"I deeply empathize with your world," he spoke kindly. "I hereby bestow upon you my blessings"
He handed them a mysterious sparkle, that shone brightly, then slowly dimmed and became a bundle of weapons and artifacts. Then energy particles illuminated the place, and flew into their bodies. 
"From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, I promise we will use them wisely, and defend our peaceful nation." A tear escaped from her eyes, she was especially touched by his unexpected graciousness.
 With the god's blessings, the trio left 'Yuyu Tian,' their mission accomplished, and they returned to their comrades.