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In fact, Lu Bai still had a kind smile on his face when he said this.

However, to the other Mahayana stage cultivators, this sent a chill down their spines, as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats.

The Mahayana stage cultivators present were all shrewd and capable of understanding the subtext in Lu Bai's words.

The Sect Master of the Taishi Sect quickly spoke up, saying, "Rest assured, Heavenly Venerable, since it is your decision, we naturally have no objections. I'll make this clear: if anyone dares to harbor ill intentions, I will be the first to punish them."

"That's right, we will obey the decree of the Primordial Venerable."

"It is widely expected that Fellow Daoist Yuan Zhong will become the second-generation Celestial Venerable."

The senior figures present all spoke up, their eager expressions making it impossible to discern their true thoughts.

They were unaware that deathmatch fighters like Lu Bai would leave the Deathmatch Arena after completing their objective.

Based solely on Lu Bai's act of sending away the Immortal Dao Flower, it can be inferred that Lu Bai might be on the verge of ascension, hence the arrangement of his affairs at this time.

Without knowing who the deathmatch fighter was, their guesses were actually quite reasonable.

After all, Lu Bai was terrifyingly strong. Cultivators of the same level were practically infantile compared to him. For such a being to continue roaming the mortal realm was simply too unreasonable, wasn't it?

Based on this speculation, the Mahayana stage cultivators present naturally dared not provoke a quasi-True Immortal at this time, lest they be kidnapped and killed.

Let them feel aggrieved; as long as Lu Bai ascends to immortality, they will still be renowned figures and patriarchs.

As for what they're saying, do they really consider Daoist Yuan Zhong a second-generation Celestial Venerable?

Don't be ridiculous. As soon as Lu Bai leaves, let alone maintaining the current rule of law, at least half of the Mahayana stage cultivators present will directly try to seize the Immortal Dao Flower.

Lu Bai could guess what these guys were up to even in his wildest dreams; they weren't going to be fooled so easily.

He smiled as he looked at the crowd who were expressing their opinions, and said softly, "Not enough."

Although he was the one who implemented the law, he didn't intend to rely on evidence in such matters.

A vast, ocean-like surge of Mana emanated from his body, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of hundreds of miles. An invisible pressure lingered, as if a mountain was pressing down on everyone.

Sensing Lu Bai's posture, suggesting he might attack at any moment, many Mahayana stage cultivators present gradually broke out in a sweat.

Daoist Yuan Zhong had gained an advantage, but he dared not show off in front of Lu Bai. He stood silently in place, keeping his eyes down and his mind at ease.

With things having come to this, the Sect Master the Taishi Sect gritted his teeth and said, "I swear to Heaven that if I commit any illegal or disorderly acts, may my path to immortality be severed and my cultivation completely lost."

Lu Bai gave the Taishi Sect Master an approving look.

He had long ago realized that this Sect Master was a brilliant talent of his time, exceptionally pragmatic.

Lu Bai then looked around, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, the pressure growing heavier with each passing moment.

They have this attitude of "If you're not respectable, I'll help you be respectable."

With the Taishi Sect Master setting an example, the remaining senior experts, even if they were unwilling, dared not show it.

The only option was to follow the example of the Taishi Sect Master and swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao.

After the last Mahayana stage cultivator finished making his oath, Lu Bai finally withdrew his magical Mana and casually made a promise, "That's more like it. Don't worry, there are still three or four generations to hold the position of Heavenly Venerable."

Knowing it was time for Daoist Yuan Zhong to make his stance clear, he immediately spoke with righteous indignation, "If I am fortunate enough to succeed to the position of Heavenly Venerable, I will be cautious in my words and deeds, and follow the established precedents."

Since things had come to this point, the Mahayana stage cultivators present still gave Daoist Yuan Zhong face by cupping their hands in response and offering some polite words.

Lu Bai stretched.

He has done what he was supposed to do; after all, the duties of the Heavenly Venerable are written in the law.

With the "carrot" of the Immortal Dao Flower dangling in front of us, we can basically regard the Celestial Venerable as an artificial intelligence without any selfish desires, which at least ensures that this system can continue for tens of thousands of years without any major problems.

Perhaps with the passage of time, or due to technological advancements or changes in the world, the entire system will decay, but until then, the people of Xuanzhou will still be able to live a decent life.

"Alright, everyone, you can all go home and do what you were doing."

Lu Bai turned to look at Daoist Yuan Zhong: "Come with me for a moment."

Having said that, he rose gracefully into the sky.

Daoist Yuan Zhong seemed to realize something, and without saying a word, he followed.

During the flight, a flush rose on his face. This time, however, it was not an expression he had created Mana magic, but rather a genuine expression of excitement.

High above, the wind howled fiercely.

Fortunately, their Mahayana stage cultivation was genuine, and the gale couldn't even break through their protective magic Mana. The Nine Heavens Gale, which easily reaped the Golden Core stage cultivators, was like a gentle breeze to them.

Lu Bai stood with his hands behind his back, his deep eyes seemingly able to pierce through the clouds and overlook the entire Xuanzhou below.

Daoist Yuan Zhong stood quietly behind him without uttering a sound to disturb him.

"Do you think what I did was right?" Lu Bai asked without turning his head.

Daoist Yuan Zhong's back hunched slightly as he flattered, "The Heavenly Venerable's actions are naturally without fault."

"At a time like this, please refrain from such remarks. You are my appointed second-generation Celestial Venerable."

Lu Bai sighed slightly, "The heart appears on the twenty-first day of the embryonic development, begins to beat around the thirtieth day, and never stops until death."

Before the elderly Yuan Zhong could respond, he continued, "Actually, everyone starts out the same, so I made reforms in the hope that everyone will be equal."

Daoist Yuan Zhong fell silent.

Frankly speaking, if Lu Bai hadn't been strong enough, the Third Supreme would never have imagined that he would work for mortals, let alone empathize with them; he could only remain silent.

Lu Bai smiled meaninglessly, summoned the Immortal Dao Flower attached to his Primordial Spirit, and threw it at Daoist Yuan Zhong, discarding it like a worn-out shoe.

"Here you go."

[Bite!]

[Objective Task 1: Successfully open the ascension portal (Completed)]

[This Deathmatch Showdown will end in thirty seconds. Please remain in place and do not move.]

The Deathmatch System's notification sound rang in Lu Bai's mind. After getting used to it, he found the mechanical notification sound rather familiar.

Thirty seconds passed in the blink of an eye, and he did not say anything more to Daoist Yuan Zhong.

The world in Lu Bai froze, and then, as if from a mirror, shattered with a crash, and he vanished silently from the spot.

Daoist Yuan Zhong enveloped the Immortal Dao Flower with his Mana, not in a hurry to refine it.

He just stared blankly at the spot where Lu Bai had disappeared, and for some reason, he found that he wasn't as excited as he had imagined.