A Mahayana cultivator taking on a disciple—especially a peak Profound Tier existence—naturally could not have been so casual about it. Yet when Kou Yuxin saw Shui Yuanji bow respectfully, he did not stop him. Instead, he accepted the other man's three resounding kowtows.
"Get up. Once we return to the Ancient Crane Secret Realm, we'll properly hold the Master-Apprenticeship Ceremony. For now, step aside and let me speak with this fellow Daoist."
With a wave of his hand, a surge of force appeared and lifted Shui Yuanji to his feet. Kou Yuxin spoke in an indifferent tone.
The more than one thousand cultivators present, regardless of how near or far they stood, all wore expressions of alarm mingled with deep respect, while excitement gleamed in their eyes.
Though none of them prostrated themselves on the ground, every one of them stood with their bodies slightly bent, appearing exceedingly deferential.
Even the five members of the Danxia Sect stood with their arms hanging low, their expressions filled with alarm.
To everyone present, regardless of how profound their cultivation was, it could be said that none had ever witnessed the legendary Mahayana Existence with their own eyes. Now that a Mahayana from their realm had suddenly appeared before them, how could they possibly maintain a calm state of mind?
Yet among these thousand-plus exceedingly respectful cultivators, one person hovered in midair with his back straight. Though his face revealed a solemn expression, not the slightest trace of fear or panic could be seen.
As for Mahayana cultivators, the number everyone present had seen combined probably could not compare with the number Qin Fengming had encountered.
If one counted only the top-tier Mahayana cultivators he had seen, then even this young Mahayana before them might not surpass Qin Fengming's encounters. The top-tier Mahayana