The Celebration Begins

The bells rang, and guests flocked to the altar, which was surrounded by people.

All eyes were focused on Lu Yang, who was dressed in imperial robes and had a solemn expression.

Lu Yang walked step by step toward the altar, and the people around him made way for him.

No one knew that Lu Yang was currently engaged in Celestial Person struggle.

"Come on, let me do it!"

"Fairy, are you reliable? Or should I take your place?"

"I have been worshipped since time immemorial, and I know the process better than you do!"

After a struggle, Lu Yang was successfully forced to relinquish control of his body.

The immortal fairy ascended the altar carved from white jade, her steps steady and powerful, as if she had experienced countless vicissitudes and walked from High Antiquity times, carrying a heavy sense of history.

"Who is this person? He looks so young." The older generation of the audience were stunned when they saw Lu Yang take the stage, as he didn't match anyone they knew.

"I've heard that Lu Yang, the youngest disciple of the Silent Daoist, is currently the most talked-about person. Some say he's invincible in the Golden Core stage and is the number one among the younger generation."

"Invincible at the Golden Core stage?"

This title carries immense weight. The Golden Core stage holds a pivotal position within the entire cultivation system. To be a dominant figure and invincible within the Golden Core stage signifies limitless future achievements!

"That doesn't make sense either. Even if someone is invincible at the Golden Core stage, they shouldn't be on the altar."

"It's widely rumored that the Silent Daoist intends to groom this young disciple, making him the acting Sect Master and entrusting him with organizing such a major event as the celebration."

"The rumors circulating outside are unreliable. In my opinion, the old thief who doesn't speak up is afraid to show his face and has pushed his young apprentice to the forefront."

"That's the kind of thing that the Silent Old Thief would do."

"To achieve so much at such a young age, what incredible fortune! I just wonder if this Lu Yang has someone he likes. My family has a few girls who are the right age and have decent talent."

"But he's the old thief's little apprentice."

"Never mind then."

Thump--

As the immortal fairy took the stage, the chime bells rang out, their ancient and grand sounds transporting people back 100,000 years.

The music played by the Fourth Elder and their disciples was a piece used in the sacrificial rites of the Ask Dao Sect.

As a Confucian scholar, the Fourth Elder was proficient in music. His flute playing could attract hundreds of birds to pay homage, and in his youth, he used this skill to attract countless young girls.

The altar was used to worship three tall statues covered with red cloth. The Grand Elder performed a spell to tear off the red cloth, revealing the true appearance of the three statues.

The Heavenly Dao founded the Ask Dao Sect, the Guiyuan Heavenly Venerable who was the founder of the Immortal Sect, and the Hanhai Daojun who was the ancestor of the restoration.

These three individuals hold special significance within the Ask Dao Sect, being known as the Three Ancestors of the Ask Dao Sect. Lu Yang's apprenticeship was witnessed beneath their memorial tablets.

The immortal fairy held a jade tablet, clasped her hands together, left hand on top, palm facing inward, and bowed three times to the memorial tablet.

Yun Zhi watched as the Immortal Fairy bowed respectfully beneath the altar, and nodded in satisfaction.

Logically speaking, even if Lu Yang becomes the acting Sect Master, he is not qualified to represent the entire Ask Dao Sect in holding a sacrificial ceremony.

But the one standing on the altar was not Lu Yang, but the Immortal Fairy.

As one of the Five Immortals of High Antiquity and the possessor of the Immortal Dao Fruit, when the Immortal Fairy pays Ask Dao Sect, the consideration should not be whether the Immortal Fairy is qualified, but rather whether the Three Ancestors' destinies are strong enough.

The immortal fairy lit incense and candles, and amidst the rising smoke, she recited a sacrificial text in a clear and resonant voice that echoed throughout the Ask Dao Sect.

"Oh, holy and divine being, born of the deepest antiquity... We respectfully offer silk and sacrificial offerings, and present various kinds of food..."

The eulogy was written by the Immortal Fairy at Lu Yang's command, Lu Yang, taking advantage of the Immortal Fairy's power, ordered the Fourth Elder to write it.

As the most cultured person in the entire Ask Dao Sect, the Fourth Elder naturally took on the important task.

The Immortal Fairy could tell at a glance that the eulogy written by the Fourth Elder was of very high quality—she didn't recognize many of the characters, and even those she did recognize were difficult to pronounce.

After the eulogy was read, the Immortal Fairy smiled contentedly.

That felt great.

In the past, it was always others who worshipped her; today, it's finally her turn to worship others.

As the acting Sect Master and guest elder, it was perfectly reasonable for her to pay Ask Dao Sect.

"Our sect has prepared a variety of activities. Everyone should eat well, have fun, and rest for a day. The finals begin tomorrow."

Lu Yang's planned celebration process is as follows: celebration begins -- guests enjoy the sights -- finals begin -- closing ceremony.

The righteous path's goal is to use this final competition to find ancient cultivators who have lost their power and need to rebuild their strength.

However, Lu Yang felt that it would be difficult to determine whether the opponent was an ancient cultivator based solely on their performance in the competition. Therefore, he proposed to observe the behavior of the participating cultivators during the celebration activities and combine this with their performance in the competition to make a judgment.

The idea was immediately approved by Emperor Xia and the other sect leaders.

The Ask Dao Sect has planted many cultivators responsible for observation. Some are from the imperial court, and some are from immortal sects. They are all sycophants who are best at reading people's expressions and moods.

Since it was difficult to find sycophants on the Ask Dao Sect's side, they did not send anyone.

After the sacrificial ceremony ended, a group of elders from the cultivation world still held great interest in Lu Yang. Elder Sikong and Lu Baqian were among them; they were all close friends.

"I heard this junior is exceptionally strong, defeating the four sect leaders and leaving them severely injured."

"That's a rumor. Even a reincarnated immortal couldn't have this kind of combat power at the Golden Core stage."

"That's not how it works. With the arrival of a great era, it's not surprising that all sorts of geniuses will emerge. Haven't you heard of the High Antiquity times when someone was born to Tribulation Transcendence, possessed unparalleled cultivation, and ultimately attained immortality?"

"What you say makes some sense, but I still feel like something's not quite right about this."

"Look, Qiu Jinan and the others are right there. Why don't we just ask them?"

"Let's go ask."

Cultivators are decisive and act on impulse.

Qiu Jin'an and his three companions, their faces grim, were searching for the Silent Daoist.

When the story of "The Ask Dao Sect - Lu Yang Chapter" reached their ears, they immediately knew that it was the work of that bastard, the Silent Daoist.

After a month and a half of recuperation, all four had recovered from their injuries. Yang Ding's hair grew back, and Master Jiesha's hair grew back as well. Everything was back to normal.

"Fellow Daoist Qiu, I heard that Lu Yang beat up the four of you, is that true?" The elders approached Qiu Jin'an and the others, asking quite bluntly, their faces clearly showing they wanted to see a good show.

The four men's faces darkened simultaneously, unsure how to respond.

"It's true, but..." Qiu Jin'an nodded helplessly, and was about to explain when Lu Baqian interrupted him.

"Fellow Daoist Qiu, that's where you're wrong. Losing is losing. It's normal to have wins and losses in cultivation. How can you make excuses?"

As a powerful cultivator in the Tribulation Transcendence stage, Lu Baqian's words carry great weight.

"Yeah, yeah, Lao Qiu, you always say that cultivators should be open and honest and have the courage to admit their shortcomings. Why doesn't your advice apply to you?"

"This will not be good for your future spiritual practice."

The crowd chattered on, getting more and more excited. They were determined not to miss this rare opportunity to mock Qiu Jin'an and his group.

Qiu Jin'an, unable to bear it any longer, gave Luo Hongxia a look. Luo Hongxia understood, took out the Light-Binding Treasure Box, and the box emitted light, putting everyone into it.

Balancing cultivation levels requires the consent of both parties, but if it's just about taking people in, Luo Hongxia can decide for herself.

"Superior!"

Inside the treasure box, the Abstinence Master made the first move, with Qiu Jin'an and the other two providing cover, and they utterly defeated the group of elders.

The second update will be at 11 PM.