Chapter 774 - 545: Pill Formation Ceremony (Part 3)

Chapter 774: Chapter 545: Pill Formation Ceremony (Part 3)

When did the relationship between Jiyang Manor and Yunshan Sect become so close? Does this mean Jiyang Manor might also join the Three Sects Alliance?

Lu Qian went up to welcome them, receiving Master Kan Yuan and Wei Zhaixing behind him.

In just ten short days, it felt like a lifetime for Wei Zhaixing. Now returning to Minglong Mountain, facing the familiar grass and trees, the close fellow disciples, he felt incredibly conflicted inside.

Seeing Lu Qian, his body trembled and he was about to kneel, but Lu Qian supported him in advance.

"Sect—" The word was stuck in Wei Zhaixing’s throat, and his eyes were already slightly red.

He is now Master Kan Yuan’s closed-door disciple, wearing the formal uniform of Jiyang Manor. The Yunshan disciples were unaware of his circumstances, so everyone’s eyes were full of confusion as he walked by.

Lu Qian just gave him a slight smile, nodded to signal, and then exchanged a few words with Master Kan Yuan.

Master Kan Yuan’s condition seemed fine at a glance, but he likely used some method or took some elixir to boost his Essence Qi for a while, though it was hard to conceal the deep weariness.

Last time they talked, he revealed he had only twenty years of lifespan left.

The lifespan of a Golden Core is eight hundred years, but now there’s only a little bit left. Is this the outcome of trying to alter the Celestial Mandate?

Just as Master Kan Yuan was led into the hall and seated, there was a flash of starlight, and a dreamlike Spirit Cat leaped and landed in front of the hall, its body flashing rapidly to shrink. It was Jiang Baitao’s Dao Pattern: Beiluo Master.

Jiang Baitao and Hai Shuangyao jumped down from Beiluo Master. It was Hai Shuangyao’s first time here at Minglong Mountain, looking around with curiosity.

"Lu Qian, it’s quite lively here." Hai Shuangyao nodded, "Will there be a performance later?"

Lu Qian led her into the hall, smiling as he walked: "There will certainly be performances, and there might even be a fight."

Hai Shuangyao’s eyes lit up, and her shoulders crackled. She had been sealed in ice for twenty years and was full of pent-up energy, having indulged wildly in Nocturnal City for several days, feeling eager to stretch her muscles.

Seeing her, Ye Xiao’s memories from twenty years ago immediately resurfaced, and he was greatly shocked, standing up to greet her: "Daoist friend, are you well?"

This Zhenren’s status was noble and generous, and the brilliance of the Spirit Marrow still flashed in his eyes.

How did Lu Qian manage to invite her over; they seem quite close!

The others, perceiving Hai Shuangyao’s status as Golden Core Perfection, naturally dared not underestimate this Golden Core Female Cultivator who looked no more than thirteen or fourteen, and all stood to pay their respects.

Lu Qian introduced: "This is my old friend, Master Hanmu from the Immortal Fall Islands."

Immortal Fall Islands!

At this, Master Cangfeng and others were greatly surprised. The legend of the Immortal Island is known to all, they never expected Lu Qian to have friends from the Immortal Fall Islands, and a Golden Core Perfection at that.

Just then, a long roar echoed through the sky, a mountainous black shadow emerged from the clouds, causing the Yunshan disciples to be awestruck.

It was Profound Turtle Hidden Six!

This late-stage Nascent Soul Spirit Turtle had revealed its form, like a giant mountain suspended in mid-air, casting a shadow that blocked out the sun. Its body was shrouded in mist, mysterious talismans surfaced on its shell, dark scales gleamed, and light rain fell within a thousand feet, refracting into rainbows under the sun.

And Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch was leading four Golden Core Masters and twenty Foundation Establishment Feather Scholars, sitting upright on the back of the Profound Turtle, Xi Chan Daoist among them.

The Yunshan disciples finally snapped back to their senses, singing loudly: "Spirit Beast Sect’s Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch, here to congratulate us—"

Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch really came!

With a flash of colorful brilliance, Lu Qian had already flown up, welcoming alongside Wu Yan. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch ordered Cangliu to shrink its form, and the party landed before the Yunshan Sect mountain gate, walking inside slowly.

A great dominator indeed did not enter the hall directly, this showed significant respect and courtesy to the Yunshan Sect! All the disciples felt proud and honored.

Wu Yan led the way, Lu Qian paid his respects to each Golden Core, Xi Chan Daoist patted him on the shoulder with a grin, pushing him to Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch, with whom he conducted friendly conversations, showing the closeness between them.

Upon reaching the main hall, except for Hai Shuangyao, other guests had already come to greet. Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch nodded slightly and entered the hall.

Meeting Master Hanmu, this unfamiliar Golden Core Perfection, Lu Qian gave a brief introduction, and Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch couldn’t help but be slightly surprised, giving her a few more glances.

Lu Qian led the way throughout, and now at the upper part of the hall, three principal seats were set side by side. Lu Qian invited Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch to sit in the middle, taking his seat on the right. The other Spirit Beast Sect Golden Cores and Foundation Establishments took their seats below.

The Spirit Monarch noticed the empty seat on the left, raised an eyebrow slightly, but before Lu Qian could introduce, the disciple announced once more.

"Xuanwei Sect’s Master Ling Xuan is here to congratulate—"

Amid the sky filled with glowing clouds, Master Ling Xuan, adorned in magnificent attire, his complex and exaggerated hair bun, exceptionally graceful appearance, revealed himself, arriving on a rainbow boat before the hall.

He walked forward a few steps, his skirt trailing, leaving points of rainbow light in his wake.

"Sect Leader Lu, I hope I’m not late?"

Lu Qian laughed heartily, quickly stepping forward to greet him. After a few courteous exchanges, he led him into the hall.

Even though there had been prior news, actually seeing Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch still made Master Ling Xuan slightly astounded, but then he smiled with crescent eyes, stepping forward to pay respects. Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch did not put on airs, standing up to return the gesture.

Their eyes met for a moment, then Master Ling Xuan covered his face with his sleeve, Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch lowered his gaze, each with thoughts of their own.

This time, the three principal seats were crafted from precious wood and jewels, covered with luxurious, soft fur, which satisfied Master Ling Xuan.

Once he settled on the Spirit Monarch’s left, the esteemed guests of the Pill Formation Ceremony were all present.

Nine bell chimes leisurely resounded from the peak of Minglong Mountain, everyone’s expressions grew more solemn, and they heard the disciple announce loudly.

"The Pill Formation Ceremony, now begins—"

Just then, a thunderclap sounded! The sky trembled, and Lu Qian suddenly raised his head, Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch narrowed his eyes.

"The Sikong Family comes to pay their respects to the mountain!"

"Sikong Heng is here, Lu Qian, come fight to the death!"