Chapter 773 - 545: Pill Formation Ceremony (Part 2)

Chapter 773: Chapter 545: Pill Formation Ceremony (Part 2)

After reading the commendation list, Lu Qian and Jiang Qingfeng chatted for a while longer.

Senior Sister Qingfeng remembered something: "Junior Brother and Little Yan have achieved the Golden Core, and have befriended the Spirit Beast Sect, receiving the commendation from the Xuanwei Sect, a situation flourishing like oil on a raging fire. However, recently, all the disciples have been discussing something, and the voices have grown louder, finally reaching me."

Facing Lu Qian’s puzzled look, Jiang Qingfeng continued: "Many disciples think that our sect has already rooted in Cangzhou, surpassing the prosperity of previous generations. Yun Mountain is ultimately the former land of Qingzhou, thousands of miles away from here. Whether from a geographical or achievement perspective, it might be time for a renaming and transformation."

"They all say we should take this Pill Formation Ceremony as an opportunity, to establish a new sect, honoring you, Junior Brother, as the Sect Founder."

"Nonsense!" Lu Qian’s face darkened, "Sect heritage has its own order, how can one speak such nonsense of the founder’s blood and toil."

"So, Junior Brother, you are against it?" Jiang Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, the Yunshan Sect has twelve hundred disciples. Only less than ten are true Elders from Qingzhou. The rest of the disciples are local Cangzhou people, whose impression of the old land of Yun Mountain exists only in the teachings of a few Elders and educational readings. While thinking of reclaiming the Ancestral Vein one day is indeed exciting, on the other hand, there is not much persistent attachment.

Although Jiang Qingfeng had confidence in Lu Qian, such voices growing louder made her a bit apprehensive.

Lu Qian said solemnly, "You can inform all the disciples not to discuss this any further. Reclaiming the Ancestral Vein and revitalizing the sect’s mountain gate is our sect’s long-standing wish. Yunshan Sect, this name, is both heritage and motivation."

"All disciples should self-reflect, not forget the shame of past defeats and destruction, endeavoring to make our Yun Mountain renowned across the heavens and earth!"

The matter of simply renaming could have been idle talk to be laughed off. However, behind this, it exposes the current arrogant and impetuous mindset of some disciples, something Lu Qian does not wish to see.

Reform within the Yunshan Sect needs to be carried out promptly.

After exchanging a few more words, Senior Sister suddenly asked: "Junior Brother, have you decided on your Daoist Name yet?"

Lu Qian shook his head: "Since achieving Core Formation, things have only just become clear, there’s no time to think about this."

"Xiaolin mentioned it to me once." Jiang Qingfeng smiled, "The disciples are all busy rebuilding Minglong Mountain, otherwise they would be eagerly offering up numerous Daoist Names for you to choose from."

"That’s not urgent." Lu Qian thought about Gu Nishang’s pale face and slightly relaxed his grip on Senior Sister’s arm.

"How can it not be urgent? According to tradition, it’s always announced to the world at the Pill Formation Ceremony, widely spread." Senior Sister’s cheek pressed against Lu Qian’s chest, "Even if you don’t want one for yourself, you should choose one for Little Yan’s Daoist Name as her master."

"Then I’ll think about it again..."

Lu Qian was casual in his reply, yet Senior Sister Qingfeng wasn’t planning to let him off: "Let me think of one for you, okay?"

Lu Qian blinked, hesitating over the phrase, "I’ve decided," unable to utter it.

A blissful and hopeful smile appeared on Senior Sister’s face: "Let me name you this time, and when our children are born later, you can give them names..."

...

The 406th year of Jia Shen, June 1st.

Minglong Mountain is resplendent with gold and crimson. Golden flags and red ribbons fly high under the effect of talismans, dazzling from above, strikingly magnificent.

The mountain buildings have already been renewed, and the previously overly dense forests have been trimmed, making the sunlit golden summits shine brightly.

The Jade Flood Dragon revealed its original form, coiling around the gigantic jade pillars near the mountain gate. Its dragon body, tens of feet long, was imposing, and its dragon scales were smooth and white, exhaling large swathes of clouds.

This is part of Yunshan Sect’s demonstration of strength, a spectacle of auspicious beasts welcoming guests.

In the mist, the Jade Flood Dragon rolled its eyes at the firmament. Originally, today was an overcast day, but at Lu Qian’s request, it soared into the sky and used the Dragon Race’s Divine Techniques of wielding wind and clouds to sweep away the clouds within a hundred-mile radius, allowing the splendid sunshine to fall on Minglong Mountain.

Alas, what injustice, what heartlessness... Am I this underappreciated child laborer, without anyone to pity me?

With the ceremony at hand, Lu Qian had no time to pay attention to it. Down the mountain, Wu Yan was leading the Elders of Yunshan to welcome guests, while Lu Qian waited at the entrance to the great hall atop the mountain.

Today’s visitors to congratulate are of high status, naturally, they need not climb Minglong Mountain. After ceremonially entering the mountain gate at the foot, they can follow the starry avenue formed by the gathering spiritual power, guided by the Yunshan disciples, directly to the great hall.

The sound of drums and announcements welcoming guests never stopped, and the voices of heralds announcing names rang continuously.

"Fairy Ye Xiao, Sect Leader of Huanggen Sect, comes to congratulate—"

"Master Cangfeng, Supreme Elder of Mingyu Sword Sect, comes to congratulate—"

Allies of Yunshan Sect, the two masters arrived together. Having been acquainted for long, with solid friendships, there is no need for excessive formalities, after exchanging a few words, they are invited to take their seats.

"Cloud-Riding Elder, Leader of Wind and Thunder Gang, sends an envoy to congratulate—"

Since the division of Junle County, the Wind and Thunder Gang and the three sects have closely interacted, being quite amicable. This time, Cloud-Riding Elder sent an envoy with generous gifts for congratulations, showing sincerity.

Lu Qian warmly welcomed him and invited him into the hall.

"Master Kan Yuan, Sect Leader of Jiyang Manor, comes to congratulate—"

This time, the already seated guests were quite surprised, Master Cangfeng and Fairy Ye Xiao exchanged a glance.

That Master Kan Yuan, who usually remains hidden within Amber Lake and rarely ventures out, surprisingly came personally to extend his congratulations today, which carries profound significance.