He Lu Sect, Ming Dong Xianzi

The man laughed heartily. "I'm an itinerant rogue cultivator, Qing Yangzi. I happened to hear that the Ancient Immortal Sect was being rebuilt, so I came to congratulate that fellow Du Gu Jiu Meng.

"On my way here, I sensed Sect Master Xu condensing his Dao Heart and causing heavenly phenomena, so I came to offer my congratulations as well."

Xu Qing's heart stirred at this. He quickly cupped his fists and said, "So it is Senior Qing Yangzi. This junior greets you."

Qing Yangzi waved a hand. "No need for such courtesy. I came this time—"

"Hahahaha! Old Ghost Qing Yang! You're still alive?!"

At that moment, a burst of laughter arrived from afar in an instant.

Du Gu Jiu Meng suddenly threw an arm around Qing Yangzi's shoulders, his face full of delighted surprise.

"You're alive, so how could I possibly be dead? The moment I heard that the Ancient Immortal Sect was being rebuilt, I rushed over without stopping."

Qing Yangzi spoke with deep emotion, his face likewise filled with joy.

"It has been three thousand years since we parted at Past Life Cave, hasn't it?"

Du Gu Jiu Meng looked at Xu Qing. "Come, greet this renowned Senior Qing Yang from the Fourth Province. Even Li Yunxi of the Heaven Suppression Sect would have to address him as Senior."

Xu Qing hurriedly and obediently cupped his fists in salute, curiously sizing up this figure whom even Li Yunxi had to call Senior.

His face was as fair as jade, his skin pale and clean, with a slight beard.

At first glance, one would think him a frail scholar and never associate him with a powerful cultivator.

Qing Yangzi smiled and waved his hand. "Why be so formal? Too polite, too polite."

Then, he looked at Xu