Chapter 155: Three Great Disciples Gather!

"... If we can capture Ji Fuyao, Grand Elder, I guarantee you will step into the Nine Star Great Emperor! Others with merit, I guarantee you will directly rise one star level, and you can also cultivate the Extinction Sect's supreme technique!"

The voice fell!

Many elders erupted in excitement.

Even the Grand Elder's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Nine Star Great Emperor!

He has been stuck at the late stage of the Eight Star Emperor Realm, perfect completion, for hundreds of years!

The Nine Star Emperor Realm, for him, is within sight but unattainable.

If the Extinction Old Man could grant the opportunity of the Nine Star Emperor Realm, would he personally move to capture Ji Fuyao?

Next, Duan Hunsheng looked at the Grand Elder, flicked his sleeve and flung out a Heavenly Net Order: 'Gu Lang, from now on you are fully responsible for this matter. You can mobilize the Main Hall and the remaining Branch Halls, all elders except me!'

The Grand Elder's body trembled slightly as he respectfully received the Heavenly Net Order: 'Yes, sir!'

This time, the Hall Master actually delegated authority!

You should know that although he has held the Grand Elder position for thousands of years, he has hardly any authority; almost every order comes from Duan Hunsheng, and he merely relays it.

But now it's different; holding this order, he will become the supreme existence of the Heavenly Net Hall, above all and below only one.

The next moment.

Duan Hunsheng flicked his sleeve again, and three golden divine decrees shot out, hovering before Grand Elder Gu Lang the Great Emperor.

Three Hall Master's divine decrees!

Duan Hunsheng said, 'These three Hall Master's divine decrees contain my three full-force strikes! If you encounter a Nine Star Great Emperor, you can protect yourself!'

The Grand Elder eagerly accepted the three Hall Master's divine decrees, bowed, and said, 'Thank you, Hall Master!'

In the field, the other elders looked at the Grand Elder with intense envy.

The Grand Elder swept his gaze over the crowd, his face turning stern: 'This operation, do not fear death! As long as we obtain Ji Fuyao's reincarnation rebirth secret technique, everyone in our Heavenly Net Hall can gain immortality!'

The voice fell!

Everyone became somewhat excited!

Reincarnation cultivation, an undying body!

Many elders bowed to the Grand Elder: 'We will follow the Grand Elder's arrangements!'

Seeing this, Duan Hunsheng on the main seat finally showed a faint satisfied smile.

Very good! Very good!

……

Grand Dao Sect.

Boom!

The void shattered!

Space twisted!

A gray-robed old man slowly stepped out of a void crack, his body surging with the terrifying might of the Nine Star Emperor Realm, filling this heaven and earth like a roaring sea.

The comer was none other than Yunzhou, Azure Wood Academy, and the Nine Star Emperor Realm Old Ancestor Jiujun!

He had received an invitation from Old Ancestor Tianyuan to come together to study that wisp of the Bronze Ancient Hall's Dao Resonance!

The next moment.

Old Ancestor Tianyuan, Old Ancestor Changxuan, and the others rose into the air, clasped their hands in greeting: 'Old Ancestor Jiujun, long time no see.'

Old Ancestor Jiujun returned the salute, clasping his hands: 'Old Ancestor Tianyuan, thank you for the invitation.'

Old Ancestor Tianyuan smiled and nodded.

The next moment.

The void tore open once more, and another Nine Star Great Emperor stepped out.

The comer was none other than the Old Ancestor Nanchenzi of the Supreme Mystery Sect!

Nanchenzi seethed with resentment; although he had deep recent grudges against the Grand Dao Sect, this did not prevent him from coming to the Grand Dao Sect to jointly contemplate that wisp of the Bronze Ancient Hall's Dao Resonance.

Old Ancestor Tianyuan said, 'Old Ancestor Nanchenzi, please.'

Nanchenzi nodded slightly, his expression cold.

Soon.

The Medicine Family, Cinnabar Fragrance Sect, Ancient Royal Family, and many other hegemon-level powers descended upon the Grand Dao Sect.

This time, Old Ancestor Tianyuan only invited the major human powers; the demon and foreign races were not notified.

Medicine Family Old Ancestor Yaoquan looked at Old Ancestor Tianyuan and said in a deep voice, 'Old Ancestor Tianyuan, I have vaguely heard that for this matter of contemplating the Bronze Ancient Hall's Dao Resonance, the Grand Dao Sect did not invite them, and the demon and foreign races have strong objections.'

Old Ancestor Tianyuan gave a cold snort: 'No problem! This is the opportunity of our human race; why cooperate with them?'

Old Ancestor Jiujun nodded and said, 'That's true; among our human powers there are indeed grudges, but behind closed doors, this is solely our human race's affair.'

Everyone expressed agreement.

Soon.

A host of old ancestors followed Old Ancestor Tianyuan into the hidden place.

The hidden place seemed to form a world of its own; the power of the Grand Dao Classic surged, the heavens clear, the mountains and rivers endowed with spiritual excellence, every blade of grass and tree implicitly in accord with the heavenly way, making the old ancestors of the many hegemon-level powers feel profoundly mysterious.

Truly worthy of the Grand Dao Classic!

Here, the power of heaven and earth evolved into myriad phenomena, clearing their minds and purifying their souls.

Even though they were as mighty as Nine Star Great Emperors, being in this place they could also feel the influence of the 'Dao' and its 'Resonance'.

Old Ancestor Tianyuan smiled and said, 'Everyone, we need not rush to begin; we can fish awhile in the long river of Old Ancestor Changxuan, and if we can catch a few spirit fish, that would also be quite delightful.'

Old Ancestor Jiujun felt moved, looking at the long river manifested by Old Ancestor Changxuan, and said with a smile, 'I have heard that Old Ancestor Changxuan practices the Grand Dao Classic through the art of fishing; today I see it, and indeed it is marvelous.'

Many old ancestors gazed at the long river; the river was clear as a mirror, profoundly tranquil, with the heavens reflected above, water and sky illuminating each other, beautiful as a painted scroll.

A gentle breeze blew, and the water did not ripple.

At this moment, the many old ancestors all felt a coolness on their heavenly spirit caps, sensing a heaven‑man communion and the profound wonder of the Dao becoming one.

In the long river, some spirit fish swam about leisurely, looking extremely happy.

"Marvelous! Marvelous!"

Everyone clapped and laughed loudly.

They naturally had figured out the mystery of this long river; these spirit fish were all transformed from the heavenly and earthly power captured by Cang Xuan Lao Zu.

Fishing here is actually about comprehending the Heavenly Dao, uniting body and mind as one.

With such a good opportunity, the many old ancestors naturally did not refuse.

In a moment, each person held a fishing rod, sat cross‑legged, temporarily set aside studying the Bronze Ancient Hall's Dao Resonance, and began fishing.

Not far away, the Sect Master smiled faintly; for some reason, Lu Xuan came to his mind.

When it comes to fishing, none does it better than Lu Xuan!

The Sect Master himself had seen Lu Xuan catch several barrels of spirit fish, comparable to what Cang Xuan Lao Zu catches in a year.

Right.

I haven't paid attention to Xuan Qing Feng these days; I don't know if that brat Lu Xuan has started lazing around again.

Half a day later.

Nan Chen Zi was somewhat impatient; everyone else had caught at least one spirit fish, but he still had nothing.

One day later.

Nan Chen Zi still had no catch.

Tian Xing Lao Zu chuckled and comforted Nan Chen Zi, saying, "I didn't catch anything either!"

Nan Chen Zi: "……"

In the next instant.

Tian Xing Lao Zu leapt straight into the long river and stomped a spirit fish to death with his foot.

The many old ancestors looked puzzled.

Nan Chen Zi flicked his sleeve and said, "Crude!"

Everyone laughed and kept their distance from Tian Xing Lao Zu.

Tian Xing Lao Zu pursed his lips.

Two days later.

The many old ancestors were still fishing.

Several days later.

Everyone still had not gone to study the meaning of the Bronze Ancient Hall's Dao Resonance.

Seeing this, the Sect Master's face twitched.

Even as strong as a Nine Star Great Emperor, one cannot resist the temptation of fishing!

Once you get hooked on this, there's no stopping it!

The Sect Master gave a dry cough and walked over, saying, "Cough, cough, seniors, it's getting late—how about…"

Before he could finish, everyone stopped him, saying, "Wait a moment."

After another several days.

Nan Chen Zi finally couldn't hold back and gave up.

His state of mind could not be calm, so no spirit fish took the hook.

Nan Chen Zi looked at Cang Xuan Lao Zu and said, "Cang Xuan, there's something wrong with these spirit fish."

Cang Xuan Lao Zu replied, "No."

The many old ancestors looked at Cang Xuan Lao Zu's wooden bucket; without a doubt, he had caught the most spirit fish.

Jiu Jun Lao Zu sighed softly, "Cang Xuan, you are the Master of the Long River; naturally you are the one who has caught the most spirit fish in the Grand Dao Sect."

Cang Xuan Lao Zu's face twitched as he recalled Lu Xuan, saying, "No! Lu Xuan has caught even more than I have."

Everyone was puzzled, "Lu Xuan? Isn't he just the Peak Master of Xuan Qing Feng who has some reputation in Nan Huang?"

Cang Xuan Lao Zu nodded.

Nan Chen Zi frowned and said, "Bring Lu Xuan over; I'd like to see what he's capable of!"

Tian Yuan Lao Zu looked at the Sect Master and said, "Go fetch Lu Xuan. Also summon Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen."

The Sect Master nodded, stepped out of the hidden place, a divine rainbow appeared beneath his feet, and he flew toward Xuan Qing Feng.

At that moment.

Lu Xuan brought Chen Zhangsheng back to Xuan Qing Feng.

"I'm back."

Lu Xuan sent a mental message to Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen.

The two quickly put down their cultivation and ran out from their cave dwelling.

Seeing the middle‑aged man standing beside Lu Xuan, Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen were stunned.

This man had ordinary looks, giving the impression of a mediocre person.

He was even a bit slow‑witted!

Chen Zhangsheng bowed respectfully to Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen, saying, "Greetings, Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, I am Chen Zhangsheng."

Lu Xuan's face twitched.

This Lao San is even better at pretending than he is!

A Great Emperor paying respects to a Profound Sage and a Profound Venerable, yet acting so solemnly—how could he feel embarrassed?

Ji Fuyao carefully sized up Chen Zhangsheng; she was slightly disappointed.

He was merely a late-stage Profound Sect Realm cultivator, and his aptitude appeared to be around thirty or forty years old, his looks were ordinary, and he seemed not very smart.

Master had an elegant bearing, sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, handsome appearance, wearing a white robe, like a god-king descending to the mundane world, forming a stark contrast with the third junior brother.

Moreover, the third junior brother…… is not good-looking.

Ye Chen was also quite surprised.

These past few days, he has also been discussing this with Senior Sister.

Both of them felt that the third senior brother or third junior sister must be an unparalleled genius!

Of course, it would be best if it were a little junior sister; they could dote on her and watch her grow up.

Who would have thought it was a middling-aptitude middle-aged man!?

Chen Zhangsheng observed Ji Fuyao's and Ye Chen's expressions, quickly discerning their thoughts.

Hehe……

Just as he had anticipated.

This is excellent!

Everyone had better think he's a good-for-nothing, so he can laze around like Master.

They won't assign him any tasks; just lying low and cultivating silently will do.

Chen Zhangsheng put on a sorrowful look: 'Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, my cultivation talent is poor. Actually I never wanted to take a master, nor did I want to come to the Great Dao Sect, but Master forced me to come.'

Lu Xuan's face darkened.

Old Three this guy also took the opportunity to criticize him.

Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen looked toward Lu Xuan; Lu Xuan gave a faint smile: 'I take disciples entirely according to fate. When fate arrives, I accept. From now on, you all should look after Zhangsheng more.'

Saying that, Lu Xuan was about to return to his cave abode to sleep.

Ye Chen came over, lightly patted Chen Zhangsheng's shoulder, and said earnestly: 'Third junior brother, never give up on yourself. In cultivation, talent is not the most important; effort is.'

Chen Zhangsheng clenched his fists and said, 'I will strive.'

Ji Fuyao, wearing a Huo Se Chang Qun red long dress, like a fairy, stunningly beautiful, came before Chen Zhangsheng and handed him a storage ring: 'Junior Brother Zhangsheng, take these, cultivate well, do not disappoint Master.'

Chen Zhangsheng took it, probed with his divine sense, and was slightly startled.

Inside there actually was an imperial weapon, several saint weapons, millions of top-grade spirit stones, numerous high-grade spiritual herbs, pills… simply too many to count.

Chen Zhangsheng said, 'Senior Sister, this is truly precious.'

Lu Xuan turned his head and said, 'Just accept it; your Senior Sister is now also a little rich woman.'

Hearing this, Ji Fuyao's face flushed slightly.

Ye Chen also gave Chen Zhangsheng a storage ring; he is now also a 'resource tycoon'.

Lu Xuan directly handed Chen Zhangsheng over to Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen: 'Alright, you two chat. I'm going back to sleep. Oh, by the way, Xuan Qing Feng still has vacant cave abodes; Zhangsheng, pick one for yourself.'

Just then.

"Boom!"

Not far away.

The Sect Master stepped onto a divine rainbow and shot forth, landing directly on Xuan Qing Feng.

He looked at Chen Zhangsheng's unfamiliar face, full of doubt: 'Who is this person?'

Lu Xuan said, 'My third disciple, Chen Zhangsheng.'

The Sect Master was stunned.

Could there be a mistake?

This is a middling-aptitude middle-aged man!

And he looks foolish!

The Sect Master's face twitched as he looked at Lu Xuan: 'What is your disciple-taking standard?'

He did not understand.

The first two disciples were geniuses; how did the third disciple become an ordinary person.

With such talent, in the Great Dao Sect he would probably be just an ordinary inner-door disciple.

Lu Xuan gave a faint smile: 'No standard, just go with fate.'

Sect Master: '……'

Lu Xuan leisurely asked: 'Sect Master, earlier I accepted Fuyao and Ye Chen; you and the other peak masters vied for them. Now this third disciple, why not send him to another spirit peak?'

The Sect Master hurriedly waved his hands: 'No need for now.'

……