Chapter 828 - 473: Crowned as a Direct Disciple

For the Immortal Sect Disciples who were long accustomed to the signals of the Celestial Dao Cauldron, having a "signal" meant having a pillar of support.

In terms of personal safety, it provided a tremendous guarantee. After all, within the coverage of the Celestial Dao Cauldron’s signal, support teleportation arrived in an instant. Back when Zou Feng was hunted by the Sea Race of the Fallen Immortal Sea, Jiang Wanzhao had been directly teleported over to save him.

In short, with a lethal weapon like the Celestial Dao Cauldron arriving on the scene, Zou Feng truly couldn’t fathom what tricks the Ninefold Celestial Court and the Yama Underworld could possibly pull.

As for the Dubhe Divine Domain, they had to be constantly careful not to let the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect discover their coordinates. Otherwise, with the strength of the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect, they could easily split their forces to annihilate the Dubhe Divine Domain.

"Who is Zou Feng!?"

A loud shout rang out, jarring the eardrums of most of the disciples present. As soon as the voice faded, a towering, burly figure flew over from the distant horizon. The newcomer wore only a traditional halter top and shorts, their muscles bulging to the point of looking like a monster. Just by the sheer size, they were far more robust than the Giant Spirit Immortal of the Celestial Court that Zou Feng had encountered. Moreover, the sense of oppression exuded by this person far exceeded that of the Giant Spirit Immortal.

Zou Feng didn’t recognize this person, but many nearby disciples did and hurriedly bowed with utmost respect.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Ma!"

"Senior Sister Ma has come out of seclusion?"

He thought, "Senior Sister!?" Zou Feng was stunned. He had originally thought this person was a pervert with a fetish for halter tops. He never expected it to actually be a woman!

Truth be told, it wasn’t as if Zou Feng hadn’t seen muscular women before. Even Bian Yixia, one of his Dao Companions, possessed a well-proportioned, toned physique. However, this was Zou Feng’s first time seeing someone train their muscles to the exaggerated extent of this Sister Ma. With muscles blown up to such an absurd degree, one couldn’t expect her face to retain any feminine softness. If the others hadn’t called her "Senior Sister Ma," no one would have been able to tell she was a woman.

"The Immortal Sect’s True Inheritor, Ma Qianqin!" Zhao Feixiong introduced her via voice transmission to Zou Feng.

He thought, "Another True Disciple? What is her intention in seeking me out by name?" Although puzzled, Zou Feng still flew forward a short distance, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Sister Ma, I am Zou Feng!"

Before his voice could fade, a fragrant breeze swept past as Ma Qianqin appeared right in front of him.

He thought, "Uh, she’s built like a tank but still remembers to wear perfume..."

After looking Zou Feng up and down, Ma Qianqin furrowed her brows. "Your Body Refining Skill doesn’t look pure enough!

"To be my Dao Companion, you’re still lacking a bit!"

He thought, "Who wants to be your Dao Companion... What exactly is this woman trying to do?" However, considering she deliberately brought up his Body Refining Skill, Zou Feng faintly guessed why Ma Qianqin had sought him out.

During his time in the Outer Sect, he had received favors from Undying Master, so it was long assumed that he belonged to Undying Master’s lineage. Though Zou Feng didn’t know much about the people of this lineage, he knew they were all Body Cultivators. They were all Cultivators who, much like Undying Master, climbed to the pinnacle through Body Refinement. To put it bluntly, it was something akin to a "muscle appreciation club."

And this Ma Qianqin was clearly part of this Body Cultivator lineage. Although he possessed the Tribulation-Indestructible Body at the Realm of Transcendence and could be considered a Great Cultivator in Body Refinement, his foundation wasn’t pure, just as Ma Qianqin had pointed out. After all, his primary focus was still Cultivation in the Poison Dao.

"What a pity. If your Path of Body Refining was a bit purer, we could consummate our marriage right here and now!"

He thought, "That’s completely unnecessary!!" Zou Feng revealed an awkward yet polite smile. "Senior Sister Ma must be joking!"

"Who’s joking with you? Can’t you see I’m only wearing a halter top?"

"..." Zou Feng was left speechless. At this moment, he could only rejoice that his Body Refining Skill wasn’t pure enough. Otherwise, wouldn’t he really be taken by Ma Qianqin right in front of so many people, including a few of his own Dao Companions?

He thought, "It wouldn’t go that far. With my current strength, even when facing a Direct Disciple, I could still hold my ground in a head-on clash, even if I couldn’t win." Judging by the reactions of the surrounding disciples, Ma Qianqin likely behaved this way normally and wasn’t specifically targeting him. As a Body Cultivator of the same lineage, she had no reason to intentionally embarrass him.

Just as he was at a loss for how to respond, an exceptionally resplendent Flying Celestial Ship rapidly approached. A figure flew down from the bow of the ship. It was none other than Undying Master.

Zou Feng immediately stepped forward to greet him.

Undying Master looked at him with immense satisfaction. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he got straight to the point. "The Sect Leader has already agreed to anoint you as a Direct Disciple of our Immortal Sect.

"Once the Celestial Dao Cauldron arrives, the appointment ceremony will commence immediately!"

Zou Feng wasn’t surprised by this at all. Having endured such an exaggerated Celestial Tribulation earlier—one that even Gongyang Marquis at Nascent Soul Realm Great Perfection couldn’t withstand—it would be bizarre if he wasn’t promoted to a Direct Disciple.

Just as he was about to express his gratitude, Ma Qianqin stepped forward and complained to Undying Master, "Elder Undying, this person doesn’t match what you told me earlier. He is truly not a suitable Dao Companion for me..."

Hearing this, Undying Master’s expression turned incredibly awkward. "Uh, this old man made an error in judgment... There’s no rush, no rush. New prodigies of Body Refinement rise in our Immortal Sect every year. Just wait a little longer!"

While saying this, Undying Master shot a glance at Zou Feng, his eyes filled with helplessness. Clearly, he hadn’t intended to sell Zou Feng out; it was simply that Ma Qianqin was too eager to find a Dao Companion.

Zou Feng had no idea what was wrong with this woman to make her suddenly develop the desire to seek a suitable partner. Logically speaking, for Ma Qianqin to reach her current Realm in Cultivation, her Dao heart should have long since become as solid as a boulder, unwavering and firm. Thus, she shouldn’t have developed thoughts she clearly never possessed before.

Perhaps something had gone wrong with her Cultivation... Putting that aside, who could possibly be her Dao Companion? One look at her build was enough to know—it would be a death sentence! A Nascent Soul Realm Body Cultivator who pursued extreme Body Refinement...