Chapter 2059: A Long History?

Only several young cultivators halted before this prosperous town; they had originally been heading to Dao One Immortal Sect for the entry sect examination, but seeing the extraordinarily bustling scene of carriages and horses, they all froze, secretly pondering.

"This place……could it be Wuji Xiancheng?"

One cultivator showed a strange expression, hesitantly asking.

As his words fell, the faces of the others also turned somewhat dazed, and they all spoke up.

"We seem to have just left Wuji Xiancheng not long ago."

"But if this isn't Wuji Xiancheng, then where could it be?"

Another cultivator furrowed his brows, full of doubt, muttering to himself.

They looked at each other, none able to give a definite answer.

After all, they had never heard of such a large and prosperous human city existing outside the outskirts of Wuji Shanmai besides Wuji Xiancheng.

Thus, several people stood blankly outside the city, their thoughts tangled for a long time, unable to regain composure.

After a while, they gradually came to their senses as if waking from a dream, but their hearts remained filled with confusion and curiosity; ultimately, with this complex feeling, they slowly stepped through the city gate.

Upon entering the city, they found the architectural style rather simple and plain, even the streets paved with earth.

Yet surprisingly, although the roads were not wide or flat, the streets were crowded with pedestrians, the bustling throng filling the whole town with a rich atmosphere of prosperity.

Just as these young cultivators were full of suspicion, a voice suddenly came from not far away.

"Young friends, you wouldn't happen to be here to take the Dao One Immortal Sect's entry sect examination, would you?"

Hearing this, several turned toward the sound and saw a kindly-faced old man smiling as he walked toward them.

Faced with this old man who took the initiative to approach and speak, the several young cultivators first blinked in surprise, then regained their composure, honestly nodding in response.

Seeing them so obedient and well-behaved, the old man's face instantly showed a gentle smile, and he spoke.

"That's really great; I happen to know a bit about Dao One Immortal Sect, so I might as well give you young people a thorough introduction."

Hearing this, the several young cultivators couldn't help but look at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and surprise.

"What's going on? Someone actually gives a preliminary briefing before the entry sect examination? This is truly unexpected."

However, before they could figure it out, they were involuntarily led by the old man toward a lone big tree not far away.

After arriving under the tree, everyone casually found a spot to sit.

The old man cleared his throat calmly, then launched into a nonstop lecture.

At first, these young cultivators were eager to hear about the entry sect examination, after all, that was key to whether they could successfully join Dao One Immortal Sect.

However, as time passed, they gradually realized something seemed off.

What the old man said had nothing at all to do with the points and techniques of the entry sect examination; instead, it turned into outright praise of Dao One Immortal Sect.

From the sect's long history and great strength, to the various generous benefits disciples could enjoy and the enviable cultivation resources, he practically extolled Dao One Immortal Sect as unmatched under heaven.

Listening to the old man's endless laudatory words, these young cultivators grew increasingly bewildered.

Originally happy to expect useful information, they now felt as if they had fallen into a foggy riddle, completely unable to make sense of it.

The old man continued his nonstop lecture, showing no sign of stopping.

One young person finally could no longer suppress his doubts, mustered courage, and spoke.

"Senior, I dare to interrupt you a moment; though I just heard you say Dao One Immortal Sect's history is ancient and vast, I have never heard of such a sect existing in the world."

As his words fell, the old man's formerly enthusiastic expression instantly turned displeased; he widened his eyes at this impudent junior and snorted coldly.

"Hmph, what does this greenhorn know? Dao One Immortal Sect is a reclusive sect, naturally unknown to the world."

However, his explanation not only failed to quell everyone's doubts, but instead aroused even more curiosity and questioning.

At this moment, another youngster plucked up courage to continue asking.

"But senior, if it's a reclusive sect, how can it be so utterly unknown? Could it really leave not a trace?"

For a moment, the scene fell into silence; several young cultivators looked at each other, seeing the same confusion in each other's eyes.

Just then, someone else raised a question.

"Senior, when we registered for the Dao One Immortal Sect entry sect examination at Wuji Xiancheng earlier, Elder Hong Zun clearly said the sect was not long-established and certainly not a reclusive sect."

His words struck like a thunderbolt; the old man froze on the spot, his face showing disbelief.

However, after just a moment, he quickly regained composure, forced a calm demeanor, and spoke slowly.

"What does he know? You should definitely listen to me."

Seeing the old man's assured look, the several young cultivators only felt their heads buzzing, as if the Dao One Immortal Sect elder actually didn't understand.

The old man saying Hong Zun doesn't understand left the several young cultivators even more lost in the fog.

However, the old man apparently had no intention of dwelling on this issue; he quickly changed the subject and continued extolling the various benefits of Dao One Immortal Sect.

While the several young cultivators were initially full of doubt, under the old man's nonstop narration they gradually became filled with longing.

It seemed that as long as they could join Dao One Immortal Sect, thereafter it would be a straight ascent to heaven, and the immortal path could be expected.

Such brainwashing left the several young cultivators dazed and staggered.

When the last few finally left, each was flushed with fervor as they said to the old man.

"Senior, rest assured; we will surely exert our utmost effort, pass the entry sect examination, and definitely become disciples of Dao One Immortal Sect."

"The young are teachable."

Seeing this, the old man nodded with a satisfied smile of praise.

In the city, it's not just this old man; many places can be seen where similar seniors are giving brainwashing talks to numerous young cultivators.

They are doing this voluntarily; after all, Dao One Immortal Sect is opening its mountain to accept disciples for the first time, and since they have followed Ye Zhangqing in training for many years, they naturally want to support the occasion, and altogether they came up with this method.

By then, adding their own junior disciples, they will certainly make the Dao One Immortal Sect's mountain-opening lively and bustling.