A single day is enough for the news of the young sect master of Shangxu Peak accepting disciples to spread throughout the entire Tianzhi Sect. In addition, the sect members gathered together to bestow an honorific title upon the young sect master. This act was to announce to the entire sect and even the entire cultivation world that the young sect master of Tianzhi Sect had broken through the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul stage.

A hundred years to reach the Nascent Soul stage is unprecedented in the entire cultivation world!

The disciples of Tianzhi Sect felt honored and gathered early at the training ground, especially the newly initiated disciples, who all wanted to catch a glimpse of the young sect leader's peerless appearance.

A whooshing sound came from the direction of Shangxu Peak, and two people appeared on the high platform seats in the training ground. They were wearing the same moon-white wide-sleeved robes, one tall and one short, and came hand in hand.

It is as tall as the moon reflected in clear light, bright and clear, its beauty unparalleled yet indistinct.

She was short, like a lotus pedestal in the water, delicate and pure, with a slight upturn at the corners of her lips, which added a touch of allure.

After the master and disciple landed on the high platform, they separated slightly. Rong Yu sat down on the dragon-carved chair, and Geng Qi spontaneously stood behind him.

The training ground below was completely silent, as if people had not yet recovered from the "beautiful view" from the high platform.

Geng Qi looked around and saw that all twelve peak masters had arrived, but the master of Shangxu Peak was still nowhere to be seen.

"Isn't our grandmaster coming?"

His only disciple had reached the Nascent Soul stage, and not only did he not bestow an honorific title upon him, but he also failed to attend such a grand ceremony? What kind of master is that!

Rong Yu said, "It's alright."

"..."

Perhaps he had already gotten used to it, because even the person who was on Shangxu Peak after he took on a disciple did not "show up," and it would probably be difficult to see him again in the future.

Geng Qi, on the other hand, was quite happy with his freedom.

The training ground where the ceremony was held was more than twice as wide as the square where the disciples were selected before. Everyone said that it was difficult to enter the Tianzhi Sect and that there were fewer disciples than other sects. However, when the entire sect gathered together, it was still quite a large group.

On the hexagonal disc, the disciples stood according to their respective peaks, with the outer disciples standing at the back. Each corner corresponded to a soaring jade pillar, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Geng Qi and the others stood in front of a palace made of cloud crystal. The white jade steps led directly to the round platform on the training ground. Ten steps down was a field where eleven peak masters stood respectfully. Today, Rong Yu was the protagonist, and they, as elders, had to bow their heads and lower their eyes.

Someone spoke up, "Congratulations to the young sect master on breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm."

"Congratulations to the young sect leader on breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm!"

The unified voices seemed to shake the heavens, and a whole field of people knelt down. Even the Demon Lord, who was used to seeing others worship, was shocked at this moment.

Rong Yu's expression remained as still as a mountain. Just as he was about to raise his hand to call them to get up, a sudden gust of wind arose, and after a surge of spiritual energy, three figures appeared in mid-air, standing atop the six jade pillars.

Only when a cultivator reaches the Nascent Soul stage can they comprehend the laws, which transform their bodies, allowing them to remain suspended in mid-air. The three people appearing in mid-air all possessed the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul stage.

"Jiyun Palace in Linyi..."

"The Yan Yang Palace is now restored..."

"Langu Gate Wind..."

"I have come to seek guidance from Master Lingyuan!"

The sound, generated by spiritual energy, resounded in the air. Disciples with lower cultivation levels covered their ears and crouched down on the training ground. Even disciples with Golden Core cultivation couldn't help but frown and show signs of pain.

When a Nascent Soul cultivator establishes a title, it's true that people from different sects will spar under the guise of seeking instruction. If they were to fight appropriately at the same level, it could help the newcomer consolidate their cultivation. However, the fact that all three of them have come out at once is undoubtedly a show of force from the three major sects to the young sect leader of the Tianzhi Sect.

The eleven peak masters below the steps were enraged at the same time. They raised their hands to dispel the ear-splitting spiritual energy shock. Pu Ye stepped forward and said, "The three of you have all been at the Nascent Soul stage for more than three hundred years. To bully a newcomer like this is truly a sign of your good upbringing. Why don't I, this old man, take a look at you!"

Just as he was about to take to the air, Master Linyi said, "Master Puye, you are mistaken. Three months ago on Mount Pipi, the demon appeared. Even with the combined strength of our two halls and five Nascent Soul elders, we were no match for him. Your sect's young sect leader single-handedly resisted the demon, thus finding a sliver of hope for us. With such cultivation, after three months of seclusion, he must have made even greater progress. We dare not underestimate him and can only join forces to learn a thing or two from the young sect leader."

Although he said he dared not underestimate his opponent, there was no trace of solemnity in his expression.

Geng Qi stood behind Rong Yu, his eyes slightly narrowed.

He naturally recognized that Elder Linyi as the one he had fought on Mount Pipi. The matter of the young sect leader being harassed by the Demon Lord was deliberately spread by the people of the Second Hall. Although few people believed it, many people knew about it. Now that Linyi had proposed to challenge him, if Rong Yu lost, he could defeat the Demon Lord but not the three elders. Wouldn't that confirm that the Demon Lord had taken a liking to him and was intentionally letting him win?

Damn it!

Geng Qi gritted his teeth in resentment, wondering why he hadn't broken those people's teeth with a whip back then. Letting them run wild here for no reason!

At the same time, I couldn't help but feel guilty.

He was angry and unaware of the truth at the time, so he did that absurd thing.

Look at all the trouble you've caused him!

Geng Qi scolded himself in his heart, then looked down at the person sitting in front of him. Although he liked the way people paired the two of them together, he didn't expect it to be such an unpleasant relationship.

He never intended to treat Rong Yu as a "male concubine".

No, perhaps he did think about it.

When people are in a high position for a long time and cannot get what they want, they will always have some extreme thoughts.

During the three months he missed this person, he lost count of how many thoughts had crossed his mind. He must have even considered kidnapping Rong Yu and taking him back to the Demon Palace.

He can think that way, but others can't!

"Master, they..."

Or should we send them away for now and then stop them on their way back and give them a good beating?

He was pondering a solution when he saw Rong Yu suddenly stand up, gaze into the air, and say, "I wonder how the three seniors wish to learn from you?"

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