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Ten days later, at Qingyun Sect Mountain.

A month ago, Master Zisong announced that he had found a cultivation genius who was rare in a thousand years and would take him as his personal disciple. He specially invited the six major sects of the Eastern Continent of the Immortal Martial Continent, as well as surrounding forces, to come and witness this.

In the open-air main hall, He Lixian, the sect leader of the Tianqing Sect, who had always been at odds with the Qingyun Sect, said to his two junior brothers with a displeased expression:

"Four years ago, the Qingyun Sect accepted Lu Chen, a disciple with extraordinary cultivation. Even so, that old bastard Zisong didn't invite everyone to attend the disciple acceptance ceremony."

"I never imagined that they would gain another disciple with such extraordinary talent, and even take him as their personal disciple. Heaven has truly closed its eyes! From now on, the Qingyun Sect will definitely surpass my Tianqing Sect. This is an insult that's hard to swallow."

The junior brother on the left, Wang Qinghai, said, "Senior Brother Sect Leader, there's no need to worry. Perhaps it's just that old man Zisong playing tricks. When did cultivators with unparalleled talent become as easy to obtain as cabbages?"

On the other side, Li Tiangou said, "Even if he is a peerless genius, nurturing him will inevitably require countless rare and precious materials and a lot of effort. In the short term, my Tianqing Sect and Qingyun Sect will still be evenly matched, so Senior Brother Sect Leader need not worry."

He Lixian snorted coldly: "Fine, I'd like to see just how extraordinary this personal disciple is that even the old man Zisong would make an exception for and accept."

As they were talking, Shen Zhao and his group arrived at the scene.

"Young Master Shen!"

Upon seeing Shen Zhao, Mo Xinchen immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"I must thank you for the medicine last time."

"Elder Mo, you're too kind. This pill is a birthday gift I prepared for City Lord Lu. You don't need to thank me."

"Young Master Shen, please don't stand on ceremony, please take a seat."

Mo Xinchen led Shen Zhao, Ding Bu'er, Su Yunying, Liang Hao, and Fahai to the seats that had been prepared in advance, which were right next to the Tianqing Sect.

He Lixian glanced at them and couldn't help but snort, "Heh, a bunch of rogue cultivators who came from who-knows-where can come to witness such a grand ceremony. The Qingyun Sect is really going downhill."

Upon hearing this, Liang Hao immediately slammed his fist on the table: "Old man, what are you saying that's all veiled insults? How dare you spout nonsense in front of me from a mere Tianqing Sect? Believe me or not, I can tear down your dilapidated mountain gate with a single order."

Wang Qinghai roared, "Kid, I advise you to watch your words! Do you know..."

"And who are you? Did I even speak to you? Why are you so eager to get attention?" Liang Hao interrupted him directly.

"you……"

"Alright, stop talking. So many sects are watching. Don't let them make a fool of our Azure Sky Sect."

Although He Lixian was very angry, he managed to suppress his anger and calm Wang Qinghai and Li Tiangou down.

However, he had already formed a grudge against these ants and decided to find an opportunity to deal with them secretly.

But Liang Hao kept rambling on, saying to Shen Zhao, "Brother, this kind of small scene is nothing to see. When I have time, I'll take you back to the Heavenly Evolution Holy Sect. That's what I call a big scene."

Shen Zhao yawned: "Just stop causing me trouble, why bother arguing with them so much?"

Ding Bu'er also said, "That's right, it's just the Tianqing Sect, what's the big deal? Why lower yourself to argue with them? You might as well rest and have a good meal and drink."

Su Yunying smiled, picked up the dried fruit on the table, and looked at them without saying a word.

Upon hearing this, Liang Hao immediately smiled apologetically: "Brother is right. We came here today on important business. We really shouldn't have wasted our breath arguing with these ants. There's no sense of accomplishment in showing off. I promise I won't do it again next time."

Meanwhile, upon hearing the words "Tianyan Holy Sect," the expressions of the Tianqing Sect members all changed.

This is absolutely not something that these few forces in the middle and lower ranks of the cultivation world can touch.

"Sect Leader, that...that person is from the Heavenly Evolution Holy Sect?"

"I don't think so. Could it be that the Qingyun Sect has also gotten involved with the Tianyan Holy Sect? This... the Qingyun Sect is probably going to defy the heavens."

He Lixian was also panicking, but he still tried to remain calm and said, "What's the panic? The Heavenly Evolution Holy Sect is so elusive, how could it have any connection with the Azure Cloud Sect? This guy must just be boasting and trying to show off his presence. We don't need to pay any attention to him."

"But what if..."

"Even if there were a 'what if' scenario, if the Azure Cloud Sect really had a connection with the Heavenly Evolution Sacred Sect, do you think the Azure Cloud Sect would still exist today?"

"The sect leader is right. We were being presumptuous."

The three felt somewhat relieved and said no more, continuing to wait for the auspicious time for the disciple-acceptance ceremony.

Before long, the sect bell rang three times, its mysterious sound ethereal, enveloped by auspicious clouds.

Amidst the gazes of thousands of disciples and guests, Master Zisong of the Qingyun Sect, dressed in a cyan-purple celestial robe, gracefully landed on a high platform in the center, a platform the size of a football field.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

The 20,000 male and 20,000 female disciples of the Qingyun Sect, along with elders from all sides, knelt down and paid their respects to Master Zisong.

Master Zisong smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you all for attending my Qingyun Sect's disciple-acceptance ceremony. I imagine you are all quite puzzled."

Why did I invite all of you to witness this acceptance of a disciple? Don't worry, I will soon explain, for this is my personally chosen, last disciple.

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd began to discuss it.

Amidst the crowd, Lu Chen, clutching his sword, felt deeply dejected.

He naturally knew that the sect leader's personal disciple was Lin Feng, the man who had stolen his limelight.

Shen Zhao and his group, however, seemed indifferent to this, since they had only one purpose for their trip.

To curb Lin Feng's arrogance.

At this moment, He Lixian spoke up again: "They put on such airs even when accepting a disciple. How much is the Qingyun Sect disliked?"

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