Chapter 2039

"Dao One?"

Looking at the Shanmen above, the characters 'Dao One' written in dragon-and-phoenix style, three Immortal Realm cultivators who had gone into the mountains to hunt stood upright in place, each showing doubt.

They exchanged a glance, and one of them spoke first.

"When did this sect appear here?"

"I don't know; the last time I passed by, there wasn't one. I remember there was only a Kirin Immortal Beast here; if I couldn't beat it, I would have captured it already."

"What about the Kirin? Was it captured by the people of this sect?"

"Just go up and see; since we're here, paying a visit is fine."

The appearance of this sect is truly abrupt, giving no preparation at all, and it just appeared here out of nowhere.

Unable to figure it out, we might as well go see for ourselves; besides, the three of us mean no harm, and it's normal for fellow cultivators to visit each other, so let's just exchange a few words.

Thinking this, the three actively released their own auras.

Because they feared causing unnecessary trouble, the three also had no intention of forcing their way in, and they observed proper etiquette.

As their auras were revealed, not long after, Lin Potian tore open the void and appeared outside the Shanmen.

Seeing Lin Potian, the three respectfully clasped their hands and spoke.

"Greetings, fellow cultivators; my three brothers passed by here, saw your Shanmen, and out of curiosity came to pay a visit."

Faced with the three's friendly attitude, Lin Potian returned the gesture and did not refuse.

Having Lin Potian come is also because he understands etiquette, at least among the many senior brothers.

If you sent Hong Zun and them instead, who knows what trouble they'd stir up.

Personally leading the three into the Shanmen, but all the way up to the mountain peak, the three Immortal Realm cultivators grew increasingly suspicious.

How come there's only a solitary mountain path? Aside from this path, there are no other structures.

Something's off about this sect.

"Fellow cultivator, I don't know why this mountain path is somewhat desolate."

One of them curiously said, "Since we came to clear up doubts, we naturally ask whatever we don't understand."

Moreover, this isn't something secret; it wouldn't provoke the other side, it's just casual chat.

Lin Potian also hadn't thought much; facing the Immortal Realm cultivator's question, he simply replied offhand.

"Oh, we just haven't had the chance to build it yet."

Huh???

Although that wasn't a lie, hearing it, the three Immortal Realm cultivators were stunned.

Haven't had the chance to build it?

All the way to the mountain peak, the doubts in their hearts not only didn't lessen but grew even more—this is absurd.

Fortunately, on the mountaintop, the three finally saw other buildings.

At a glance, they were completely new, with nothing particularly special about them; they could only be described as ordinary and standard.

Inside the Main Hall, the three Immortal Realm cultivators also saw Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, and several other senior brothers.

Seeing Lin Potian lead the three people in, Qi Xiong stood up voluntarily and laughed.

"The Dao One Immortal Sect welcomes the three fellow cultivators."

"Fellow cultivator, you're too polite."

"I am the current Sect Master of the Dao One Immortal Sect, named Qi Xiong."

"Greetings, Sect Master Qi."

Upon learning Qi Xiong's identity, the three returned the salute with clasped hands, their expressions complex, but they thought: "Isn't this sect newly built? And yet you are the current Sect Master—does that mean your Dao One Immortal Sect still has a previous Sect Master?"

Moreover, with merely Ancestor Realm cultivation you can become a sect master and still call yourselves an Immortal Sect—your boasting is a bit over the top.

A sect worthy of being called an Immortal Sect in the Immortal Realm must at least have an Immortal King Realm expert holding the fort, even reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm.

At the very least, a sect master must have entered the Immortal King Realm.

How can a sect that lets a mere Ancestor Realm cultivator serve as sect master have the nerve to call itself an Immortal Sect?

So, although they didn't say it out loud, the three Immortal Realm cultivators secretly thought the same thing.

"What a wild sect, just slapping gold on their own faces."

However, since there's no grudge among them, they naturally wouldn't say such things out loud.

Besides, they have no strange hobbies; why would they start a feud over nothing?

After taking their seats, everyone began to chat casually.

Mainly, the three, out of curiosity, took the initiative to ask, while Qi Xiong and the others answered.

"Not long ago I passed through this area and hadn't seen your sect; has your sect just been established?"

"Fellow cultivator, you may not know, but our sect was established long ago; since the founding ancestor established Dao One, we have a history of a thousand years, and we have only recently moved to this place."

At first it was fairly normal, but as the conversation went on, the answers from Qi Xiong and the others began to become absurd.

"Oh, I see, but although the name Dao One has been passed down for a thousand years, I have never heard of it before."

"Our sect follows the path of secluded cultivation; we are a hidden-world Immortal Sect."

Huh???

"A hidden-world Immortal Sect? What kind of path is that?"

"Remaining hidden and not emerging, non-competitive, single-mindedly cultivating."

"There's still such a path?"

"That's natural."

"Back when I passed through earlier, there was a qilin guarding this mountain, its strength formidable; did you fellows capture that beast?"

Given the strength of Qi Xiong and the others, it's utterly impossible for them to have taken down that qilin.

So this person therefore had this doubt; looking at that beast's appearance, it was clearly treating this immortal mountain as its own territory.

How could one tolerate others sleeping soundly beside the sickbed? Thus, even a slight approach at that time would draw the beast's hostility.

And right now, the Dao One Immortal Sect is establishing itself here; the first thing needed is to deal with that beast.

Otherwise, with that beast around, how could we possibly let everyone establish a sect here?

However, Qi Xiong's answer left this immortal realm cultivator dumbfounded, and he froze on the spot.

Oh, the auspicious beast senior is our sect's guardian divine beast; it has actually always been guarding our sect's mountain gate here.

Guard the mountain gate?

No matter how you hear this, it doesn't sound like the truth; that auspicious beast is obviously untamable, how could it be guarding the mountain gate here?

But what surprised the three people even more was that Qi Xiong and the others could, with Ancestor Realm cultivation, tame that auspicious beast? This isn't a joke.

The difference in cultivation between the two sides is nowhere near trivial.

In that case, it seems this is the only explanation.

Could it be that the Dao One Immortal Sect truly has, as Qi Xiong and them claim, already a thousand-year history? Previously they just remained hidden and never appeared, so they hadn't heard of it.

In the main hall they chatted about everything under the sun, and even the three of them stayed overnight.

Only the next day did they take their leave.

When they were about to leave, the three of them kindly reminded.

Qi Zongzhu, the Wuji Shanmai is Xiōngxiǎn; who knows how many great demons and ancient beings lurk within; establishing a sect here is not a wise choice.

This is indeed a kind reminder, but Qi Xiong waved his hand without hesitation and replied.

Our sect, from top to bottom, never fears danger; the founder, when establishing the sect, made a grand vow; our Dao One Immortal Sect ought to Hù yòu the world as its duty.

But you're not a reclusive immortal sect; you don't concern yourselves with worldly affairs, right?

Huh???

The three of them expressed doubt; just yesterday they had said this, but when these words came out, Qi Xiong froze—had we said this before?

But facing the three's doubts, after Qi Xiong regained his composure, he quickly steadied his mind and spoke without blushing or panting.

This is our sect's ancestral instruction, the founder's grand vow.