Chapter 96

Lu Xuan! All you do is eat, eat, eat! Ji Fuyao has returned, this is such a huge matter, and you still haven't notified the sect?!

The voice fell!

Many peak masters shook their heads, as if resenting iron for not becoming steel.

Lu Xuan said calmly, "I sent a voice transmission to the sect leader, but no one replied."

The Sword Peak peak master frowned and said, "True or false?"

Nobody believed it.

Dan Peak peak master Gu Yuefang frowned and asked, "Lu Xuan, do you know or not? The Cang Xuan Old Ancestor and the sect leader went to Cang Prefecture to save Fuyao. Now Fuyao has returned, yet you didn't even tell us?"

Lu Xuan was slightly stunned.

It turned out that on that day, in the Cang Xuan Old Ancestor's cultivation place, the Cang Xuan Old Ancestor and the sect leader suddenly panicked and changed expression, also because of Ji Fuyao's matter.

Um……

The key is, when he asked the sect leader, the sect leader didn't tell him.

Things have come to this; let's just eat first.

Lu Xuan started eating again.

Ji Fuyao's face turned red, and she was too embarrassed to eat.

At this moment, Dan Peak peak master Gu Yuefang asked, "Huh? Fuyao, what's your cultivation?"

Everyone was startled.

Ji Fuyao is already a one-star Profound Saint!

They remembered that three months ago, when Ji Fuyao went out, she was only at the third-level Profound Venerable Realm, right?

In just three months, she entered the Saint Realm—this is simply unbelievable!

Ji Fuyao smiled sweetly, looked at Lu Xuan, and said, "Seniors, this is all thanks to my master."

Lu Xuan said calmly, "I actually didn't do anything."

Everyone's faces twitched.

Lu Xuan, you still have the nerve to speak?

Of course, this matter doesn't have much to do with you……

Everyone shook their heads lightly; Cang Xuan Old Ancestor had already told them that Xuan Qing Feng had a strong expert protecting Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao.

Ji Fuyao's cultivation increased so quickly; it must be that expert's handiwork!

For a moment.

The many peak masters judged Lu Xuan with their gazes.

They were also puzzled; at this point, could Lu Xuan still eat?

Lu Xuan's heart is truly big!

The key is that Lu Xuan ate with relish, as if no one else were there.

Seeing this, the many peak masters were so angry they laughed bitterly.

Even after so many years, they had grown accustomed to Lu Xuan, but now they could hardly restrain themselves, wanting to rush up and beat him.

But they ultimately held back.

Because they received a voice transmission from Cang Xuan Old Ancestor, the expert who saved Ji Fuyao is likely still on Xuan Qing Feng.

Since that expert can endure, they can only endure as well.

For a moment, the many peak masters watched Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao eat, gritting their teeth in wait.

Chest tightness, liver pain.

Ji Fuyao whispered, "Master, shall we wait a bit before eating?"

Lu Xuan casually said, "Eat; it'll get cold and not taste good later."

Everyone: "……"

The Peak Master of Dan Feng, Gu Yuefang, wanted to speak but stopped.

Ji Fuyao suddenly thought of something and no longer hesitated, starting to eat.

She worried that if the Qing Ming Heavenly Water and Dao Xuan Iron Pot were exposed, what would they do?

Master always likes to keep a low profile!

Seeing Ji Fuyao eating without regard for image, Gu Yuefang cleared his throat and said, "Fuyao, you don't need to be so hasty; Cang Xuan Old Ancestor and the others are rushing back, still several hours away."

Ji Fuyao nodded, but continued to eat as quickly as possible.

Seeing this, everyone wore a look of helplessness and let out a long sigh, "Ah..."

Such a talented disciple as Ji Fuyao should have long since given up grains, but now Lu Xuan has led him astray.

Cultivators should keep their spirits focused, abandon worldly habits, only then can they approach the Dao.

The Sword Peak Master couldn't help but ask, "Fuyao, is this food really that delicious?"

Ji Fuyao didn't know how to answer.

Lu Xuan, however, smiled and asked, "You'll know once you try it."

The many peak masters' faces instantly darkened.

Eat?

Hehe...

They would rather starve to death or jump from here than eat a single bite!

At this moment, Ji Fuyao stood up and bowed to the many peak masters, "Seniors, please don't speak of my master; this time I owe my master's intervention, otherwise I might have..."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked doubtful and asked, "Fuyao, you mean Lu Xuan went to Qingzhou to save you and then came back?"

Ji Fuyao nodded.

Everyone fell silent immediately.

A moment of silence.

The Sword Peak Peak Master asked, "Is that powerful one still at Xuan Qing Feng?"

Ji Fuyao looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Yes."

The Sword Peak Peak Master asked, "May I request that senior to show himself?"

Ji Fuyao said, "He has already appeared."

Everyone immediately extended their divine sense to investigate.

They found nothing.

After a moment, everyone shook their heads and gave a wry smile; that powerful one is an existence that even the Cang Xuan Ancestor feels awe toward—how could they hope to detect his presence?

They simply gave up.

Soon after.

The Sword Peak Peak Master and others used the supreme secret method to send a voice transmission to the Cang Xuan Ancestor, informing the Cang Xuan Ancestor and the Sect Master and others of the situation at Xuan Qing Feng.

The Cang Xuan Ancestor immediately said, "Please convey to that powerful one, for Ji Fuyao's sake, not to leave yet; I have matters to discuss with him when I return."

The Sword Peak Peak Master nodded and said, "All right, Ancestor!"

After a moment, everyone looked at Ji Fuyao and relayed the Cang Xuan Ancestor's request.

Ji Fuyao's delicate lips parted slightly, not knowing what to say.

The master is right here, but nobody believes the master is that powerful one!

This…

Ji Fuyao looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Master, may I meet the Cang Xuan Ancestor?"

Lu Xuan pursed his lips and said, "No problem."

Everyone was puzzled, wondering why they still needed to ask Lu Xuan about this.

Ji Fuyao looked at the many peak masters and said, "That powerful one has always been at Xuan Qing Feng."

Everyone nodded and said, "That's excellent!"

Not long after.

Lu Xuan finished his meal and then lay back down on the Yan Chuang.

Meanwhile, Ji Fuyao carried a wooden tray to the Cao Wu to wash dishes.

Everyone was so angry they gritted their teeth.

Lu! Xuan!

Their patience with Lu Xuan has reached its limit.

Several hours later.

Boom!

Void Rending!

Space distorted!

A terrifying aura permeated the void, and from within the rift, the Cang Xuan Ancestor emerged with the Sect Master and others in a thunderous appearance.

They directly stepped through the void toward Xuan Qing Feng.

Ancestor!

Sect Master!

The many peak masters immediately bowed toward the void.

The Cang Xuan Ancestor and the Sect Master and others nodded and landed on Xuan Qing Feng.

Seeing Ji Fuyao's cultivation, the Cang Xuan Ancestor's eyes flashed with a gleam of approval: "Not bad, not bad! You have grown quickly in this period!"

The Cang Xuan Ancestor flicked his sleeve and said to the many peak masters, "All right. You may leave first; I have some things I want to discuss alone with Ji Fuyao."

Upon hearing that, everyone immediately rose into the air and departed.

In the arena, only Qing Xuan Old Ancestor, Ji Fuyao, and Lu Xuan remained—three people.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor stroked his beard and smiled, saying to Ji Fuyao, "Fuyao, may I ask that fellow Daoist to come out for a chat?"

Ji Fuyao glanced at Lu Xuan, Lu Xuan nodded, and she said, "All right."

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor secretly transmitted his voice to Ji Fuyao, "Now that your reincarnation secret art has been made known to the high-level of the Tianluo Palace, but they cannot confirm whether it is true or false."

Ji Fuyao's expression changed slightly.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Lu Xuan, you go back first; I will go with that fellow Daoist to Fuyao's cave dwelling to have a chat."

Lu Xuan: "......"

Ji Fuyao said in a low voice, "Old Ancestor, my master also knows about this."

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor stared, mouth agape.

How could such a matter be told to Lu Xuan?

Lu Xuan said, "Old Ancestor, let's talk at my cave dwelling."

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor frowned inwardly, "That expert is in your cave dwelling?"

Lu Xuan said, "I went, and he was there."

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor pondered and said, "All right."

The three stepped into Lu Xuan's cave dwelling.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor raised his hand and unleashed countless seal restrictions; for a moment, endless brilliant spirit patterns surged within Lu Xuan's cave dwelling.

Lu Xuan invited Cang Xuan Old Ancestor to sit down.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor probed the surroundings, but found no other Emperor-realm experts.

"Lu Xuan, where is that fellow Daoist?"

Lu Xuan pointed at himself, "It's me."

Ji Fuyao's mouth opened wide into an "O" shape.

Has the master decided not to stay low-key?

Is this going to be exposed?

"Papapa!"

Suddenly, Cang Xuan Old Ancestor clapped his hands and laughed loudly.

Lu Xuan froze, "What's wrong?"

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor chuckled, "Fellow Daoist, is it that you don't want your true form to appear, using Lu Xuan's body to speak with me? It seems your identity involves some secrets of Nan Huang; in that case, I won't insist you reveal yourself."

Upon saying that.

Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao exchanged a glance.

Their faces were full of question marks.

???

Seeing Lu Xuan's expression, Cang Xuan Old Ancestor gave a faint smile, "Now I understand why Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen hold Lu Xuan in such awe and reverence; it turns out the fellow Daoist uses Lu Xuan's body to impart teachings. Then everything makes sense: why Lu Xuan insists on taking Fuyao as a disciple, and why Ye Chen insists on joining Xuan Qing Feng."

Lu Xuan remained silent.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor continued, "Actually, I had a vague suspicion earlier, but I dared not be certain. Now I am reassured. Fellow Daoist, you indeed harbor no ill will toward my Grand Dao Sect!"

Ji Fuyao glanced at Lu Xuan, divine light flickering in her beautiful eyes.

Ah... this...

Lu Xuan has laid all his cards on the table, yet Cang Xuan Old Ancestor still doesn't believe.

It seems the old ancestor's bias against the master is too great!

At this moment, Lu Xuan asked, "Old Ancestor, what is your stance on this matter?"

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor said, "Anyone who harms Fuyao shall die! As for this secret of reincarnation, I have not yet told anyone else."

Lu Xuan nodded.

For now, the Grand Dao Sect will not covet Ji Fuyao's reincarnation secret art.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor's gaze was deep, "Fellow Daoist, the Heavenly Net Palace knowing this news is not frightening. But if this news reaches the other hegemonic powers of Nan Huang, it will stir up a bloody storm."

Lu Xuan asked, "What then?"

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor chuckled, "Then let Nan Huang witness the profundity of the Grand Dao Sect."

The profundity of the Grand Dao Sect!

Lu Xuan frowned and asked, "How profound is the Grand Dao Sect?"

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor's face showed a hint of pride, "It seems you, fellow Daoist, have not yet probed the profundity of my Grand Dao Sect?"

Lu Xuan: "..."

Ji Fuyao's eyes flickered with divine light, as if deep in thought.

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor lowered his voice, "My Grand Dao Sect itself involves supreme secrets, and its profundity is vast and astonishing; as an Old Ancestor of the 'Cang' lineage, I am merely a relatively weak great emperor, and there are other powerful beings who have not yet emerged."

"Even among hegemonic powers, there are differences!"

"Take the Heavenly Net Palace as an example; this power has indeed risen to hegemonic status over the past few thousand years. But with the profundity of my Grand Dao Sect, a snap of the fingers could destroy it!"

Lu Xuan froze.

Holy shit?

A snap of the fingers can destroy the Heavenly Net Palace!

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor is merely a relatively weak great emperor of the 'Cang' lineage!

That means there are still other lineage Old Ancestors...

He had no idea about any of this before!

Just how strong is the Grand Dao Sect?

Lu Xuan felt for the first time that the Grand Dao Sect seemed shrouded in mist, even he could not see clearly.

It seems the strength the Grand Dao Sect has shown so far is merely the tip of the iceberg!

Moreover, the last time he asked Cang Xuan Old Ancestor about the Heavenly Net Palace's strength, the Old Ancestor meant that the Heavenly Net Palace is a formidable rival of the Grand Dao Sect.

The Old Ancestor is lying!

Cang Xuan Old Ancestor gave a faint smile, "I say these things only to give you peace of mind. Since you secretly protect Fuyao and Ye Chen, you are also a friend of my Grand Dao Sect."