Chapter 324 Extra Chapter 5: Daily Life [Grand Ceremony]
When Hongchen returned to the Upper Realm, he happened to pass by the edge of the Demon Forest.
"Where did Qi Sha go?"
Hongchen looked closely and saw that the towering Seven Killings Flower Tree at the end of the River of Forgetfulness at the edge of the Demon Forest had disappeared, leaving only a vast expanse of Seven Killings Forest.
"Could it be that Qi Sha has finally returned? Perfect, let's go find him and have a fight."
Hong Chen said, "Qi Sha has not moved his body for hundreds of thousands of years. If he were to return, the heavens and earth would sense it, but I did not detect his presence."
The voice said with a hint of regret, "It's a real shame he died."
“It’s not necessarily dead.” Hong Chen raised his eyes to look at the sixteenth heaven. In the newly established immortal palace, the Seven Killing Flower Tree was dazzling and almost enveloped the entire immortal palace.
"Your apprentice is young, but he's quite bold."
When Jiang Gu received Hong Chen's telepathic message, he had just buried the last bit of the Seven Killing Tree's roots into the ground. He looked at Wei Feng, who was excitedly jumping up the tree beside him, and said, "Master is back."
Wei Feng was pondering where to put the eggshell when he heard this and asked, "Is Grandmaster fierce?"
For the past 100,000 years outside the Divine Gate, the Hong Chen he encountered was merely a product of his imagination and a slight embellishment by the Heavenly Gate. He never had the opportunity to truly get along with Hong Chen, and Jiang Gu rarely mentioned him either. His understanding of Hong Chen was limited to hearsay and snippets of conversation from Jiang Gu.
“Master is aloof, but not fierce,” Jiang Gu said. “It’s just that the situation is a bit special. According to common understanding, there is another soul inside him.”
"One body, two souls?" Wei Feng asked, "Just like the brothers Lu Ziming and Lu Zhenyi?"
“They are not the same. Master’s other soul is also himself. Apart from a slight difference in temperament, they are almost identical in other aspects. He can also walk independently in the world, but he is violent. Master has always kept him inside his body and does not allow him to show himself.” Jiang Gu said, “When the time is right, he can be strangled.”
Wei Feng was stunned for a moment: "Kill yourself?"
"Hmm." Jiang Gu didn't feel anything was wrong. "The other person sometimes acts erratically, so you don't need to take him to heart. Therefore, you don't always have to listen to everything your master says."
Wei Feng nodded, but judging from Jiang Gu's expression, he felt that the last sentence was the key point.
When Wei Feng paid his respects to Hong Chen, Hong Chen was playing chess with someone. The other person was also dressed in white, but his hair was all loose behind him. Although he looked exactly like Hong Chen, he gave off a very fierce and oppressive feeling. The moment Wei Feng met his gaze, the ghost pattern almost exploded.
Hongchen looked up at him, and the other man placed a piece and leaned lazily against the ancient pine tree next to him.
"Disciple greets Master." Jiang Gu respectfully bowed to Hong Chen.
“Disciple Wei Feng greets Grandmaster.” Wei Feng followed suit and stood behind Jiang Gu to bow.
Hong Chen's gaze fell on Wei Feng, and he immediately saw through his disguise. He said calmly, "No need for formalities, get up."
As soon as Wei Feng straightened up, a cold, ethereal aura enveloped him, cleansing away all the impurities that had previously tainted him. Then came a blessing; the moment it touched his primordial spirit, Wei Feng sensed the laws of heaven and earth, and the hidden ailment that Jiang Gu had been painstakingly treating for him was silently healed.
The same blessing also fell upon Jiang Gu, only for a longer period of time. Hong Chen looked at Jiang Gu and said, "Although you narrowly won this Chaos Tribulation, it damaged your foundation. You must not act rashly next time."
"Yes." Jiang Gu carefully put away the blessings. "How has Master been lately?"
Hong Chen nodded, and the person next to him said, "We originally planned to go to Kunbei Sea for seclusion, but we only rushed back because of your apprenticeship ceremony. However, we recently obtained a piece of Xiaming Spirit Jade. If you call him Master, I will give it to you."
Jiang Gu said, "Master."
"?" The other person was stunned for a moment, looking at him with a sense of disbelief.
"I mean what I say." Jiang Gu extended his hand.
The man chuckled and looked at Hong Chen: "Your disciple has become smarter after going through a tribulation in the mortal realm."
Hongchen said, "Take it out."
The other party had no choice but to take out the Xiaming Spirit Jade and said, "If this jade is properly cared for, it can develop its own spirit. Consider it a gift for our meeting."
"Thank you, Master," Jiang Gu said.
Wei Feng then said, "Thank you, Grandmaster."
The other person propped his head up and said, "I think this little filth has good potential. Why don't you acknowledge me as your master, and let Yaoyan call you senior brother from now on? How about that?"
Wei Feng immediately bristled and turned to look at Jiang Gu.
Jiang Gu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master. However, Wei Feng and I are already master and disciple, and Heaven has already granted him his immortal status under my name. I'm afraid I will disappoint you."
The other party said regretfully, "Then forget it."
Hong Chen asked, "You moved that Seven Killing Tree to the sixteenth heaven?"
“Yes,” Jiang Gu said. “Wei Feng was born on that Seven Killings Tree. He had a deep affection for the tree, so I transplanted it to his palace and used the water from the River of Forgetfulness. After several thousand years, it will be no different from before.”
Hongchen's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing this: "That tree is willing too?"
Jiang Gu asked doubtfully, "It should be willing. I consulted the tree spirit before transplanting it. When it first entered Linming Immortal Palace, it even bloomed once."
Hongchen said, "If it wants to leave in the future, there's no need to force it to stay."
"yes."
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The apprenticeship ceremony and the immortal couple ceremony were arranged in one place, but the order still followed Jiang Gu's wishes, with the apprenticeship ceremony first and the immortal couple ceremony second.
Jiang Gu is now the ruler of the entire Upper Realm. Yao Yan Immortal Palace holds an unparalleled position among the palaces. With the strong support of Yao Shuo Immortal Palace, Ling Yin Immortal Palace, and Lin Ming Immortal Palace, this grand ceremony is unprecedentedly prosperous and magnificent in the Upper Realm. All the prominent immortals from the Three Realms, Nine Provinces, and Upper Heaven have come.
The apprenticeship ceremony was relatively simple. Wei Feng first presented Jiang Gu with his apprenticeship letter, then knelt and kowtowed, offering three cups of tea. Jiang Gu then tied up his hair, bestowed a name upon him, and presented him with a book and gifts, along with some words of encouragement.
When Wei Feng knelt before Jiang Gu, he looked somewhat dazed.
He felt as if he had returned to the time at Touchun Peak of Yanghua Sect. He was ignorant and naive, and he kowtowed to his master along with everyone else, but he was also looking forward to Jiang Gu touching his head after tying up his hair, just like the other masters.
"May you be diligent and tireless on your path of cultivation, with many good teachers and helpful friends. May the sun and moon shine upon you, and may your path be smooth and peaceful." These words from many years ago came out of Jiang Gu's mouth again.
Wei Feng looked at him with eyes still full of joy and admiration. Even after experiencing countless hardships and dangers, he was still that young man with a heart full of sincerity.
This time, however, under Wei Feng's expectant and eager gaze, the hand finally landed on his head.
The ceremony is complete.
Amidst a loud shout, Jiang Gu led him to Hong Chen. The elaborate ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows was performed. Before the immortal register of the Endless Heaven, the position of Wei Linming's name began to change, eventually falling under Yao Yan's name, and above Yao Yan was Hong Chen.
Only in this way could Wei Feng be considered to have fully inherited Hong Chen's immortal lineage and become a disciple personally taught by Hong Chen, the Immortal Venerable.
This identity is far more illustrious and noble than that of a palace master. Not to mention that Wei Feng was personally raised by the God Ling Yin and Prince Yao Shuo, and had a close relationship with immortal lords such as Zi Guang Feng Ji. He was not only Yao Yan's closed-door disciple, but also Yao Yan's only immortal partner. Not to mention that Wei Feng himself controlled the chaos that made people tremble and the fortune that everyone fought over... With all these identities combined, anyone who saw him would respectfully call him Immortal Lord Lin Ming. Who would care that he was once just an unknown nobody in the Upper Heaven?
To rise from a mere filth to such a powerful position is a testament to the extraordinary good fortune that this Immortal Lord Linming possesses. After all, even after enduring countless hardships, ordinary people may not be able to truly achieve enlightenment.
Everyone was envious and full of praise, and words of congratulations were heard endlessly.
Wei Feng simply nodded and smiled, then returned to Linming Immortal Palace to change into the wedding attire for their evening ceremony.
It was a red robe with intricate and exquisite workmanship. Unlike the usual fitted sleeves he wore, it was a wide robe with large sleeves. He had always found wide sleeves inconvenient, so he rarely wore this kind of clothing. However, he really liked his master's wide sleeves. When he was lazy, he would often transform into his original form and hide inside to sleep. Jiang Gu would not point it out, but would occasionally stuff some fairy spirits and delicious fruits into his sleeves for him...
Wei Feng was lost in thought when he heard a palace maid outside bow and say, "Greetings, Immortal Yao Yan."
Jiang Gu pushed open the door and came in. He saw him sprawled out on the bed and said, "The main hall will begin in an hour. If you are tired, take a nap."
Wei Feng said, "I'm not tired, I just feel like I'm dreaming."
Jiang Gu had already changed his clothes; he was wearing a dark red formal suit. His features were cold and aloof, and his jade crown was tied high, giving him an imposing and dignified aura.
Wei Feng kicked off the bedpost, used the momentum to lift his head and rest his head on his lap. He raised his hand to trace the smooth lines of the man's nose and laughed, "If someone had told me back in Yanghua Sect that this day would come, I would have thought they were crazy."
Jiang Gu grasped his hand, lowered his gaze to meet his clear, bright eyes: "I was too harsh on you before."
Wei Feng placed his hand on his chest and couldn't help but laugh, "I knew all along that you had ulterior motives towards me."
Jiang Gu's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"When you dug out my protective scale back then, you also used a pain-dispersing magic array," Wei Feng said. "Later, when I dug it out myself, the pain was worse than death, completely different... Do you use this kind of magic array when you attack others?"
Jiang Gu remained noncommittal, simply straightening his collar and saying calmly, "Your crying is really noisy."
“Jiang Gu, you liked me the first time you saw me, which is why you went easy on me,” Wei Feng said confidently.
Jiang Gu said, "You've only just become my disciple, and you're already calling me by my name. Have you completely forgotten about respecting your teacher?"
Wei Feng said smugly, "You only need to say yes or no."
"No." Jiang Gu let him wrap himself up with the ghost pattern, pinched his chin, and put a pair of bright gold earrings on him.
Wei Feng was clean-cut and handsome. His bright red clothes and elaborate accessories did not feel cumbersome at all. On the contrary, they made people feel that he was born to be so gorgeous and dazzling. His golden earrings were just the right amount of flamboyance. When he smiled, he would reveal his tiger teeth, which made people feel happy.
Jiang Gu looked away from his laughter: "Get up and tidy up."
Wei Feng tugged at his belt and pulled him into his arms, saying, "Master, stay with me for a nap."
Jiang Gu naturally wouldn't refuse.
In his dream, he saw Wei Feng again, covered in dust and dirt. He had struggled to climb Qingping Peak and was startled when Wei Feng suddenly appeared. But when he saw him clearly, his eyes filled with laughter, and he happily came closer. The extra red rope around his neck swayed gently in the wind.
It seemed that with just a gentle tug, the other person would happily jump into his arms.
The Seven Killing Trees of Linming Immortal Palace were dazzlingly bright, and the Immortal Pool of Yaoyan Immortal Palace was shrouded in celestial mist. He and Wei Feng walked to Ling Yin and Yao Shuo, and kowtowed to heaven and earth, sun and moon, parents and teachers amidst the sounds of ceremonial music.
Countless petals fell from the Seven Killing Tree, and cries of congratulations and well wishes filled the air. Celestial music resounded in the Glazed Forest, and auspicious clouds of seven colors filled the sky. Hundreds of flowers bloomed in competition, and hundreds of birds sang in unison. The banquet stretched from Yaoyan Immortal Palace all the way to the Endless Heaven and the Heavenly Gate at the other end, and the Golden Snow Waterfall seemed to cascade down from the heavens.
Jiang Gu looked up and met those bright, clear black eyes again.
He extended a hand towards Wei Feng.
Wei Feng smiled brightly and intertwined his fingers with his.
The red ribbon binding their hair fluttered in the wind, as blessings and stars rained down, reflecting the two figures standing side by side in the celestial pool.
“Master, this is not a dream, it is my wish coming true.”
"Um."
"Master."
"I am here."
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