Congratulations to Senior Disciple Brother, The Heavens Are Vast!

Chapter 040: Congratulations, Senior Disciple Brother, The Heavens Are Vast, and My Dao Flourishes! "Good morning, Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Good morning, Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Senior Disciple Brother."

As the sky gradually brightened, Xue Ding descended the cliff with proper bearing, walking through the temple. Every junior disciple he passed respectfully greeted him.

This was a reflection of the Celestial Master Temple's reverence for elders and teachers, as well as Xue Ding's esteemed reputation as the senior disciple brother.

Whether their sentiments were genuine or feigned, his daily conduct as the senior disciple brother was impeccable.

Externally, he was a key member in upholding the Celestial Master Temple's reputation.

Internally, he had long since replaced his master in imparting knowledge to the junior disciples at fixed times. He was gentle in nature, and even when newly initiated outer disciples sought his guidance, he shared everything he knew without reservation.

Therefore, after Feng Qi's commotion yesterday, when the numerous junior disciples learned that Xue Ding was unable to draw his sword for an unknown reason, not a single one stepped forward to provoke him or mock him. Instead, they all looked at him with concern and sympathy.

Outside the Celestial Master Hall, Xue Ding stopped and surveyed the junior disciples surrounding him, a brilliant smile gracing his lips.

"Everyone, shouldn't morning practice have started long ago!"

Before the others could grasp the true meaning of his words, Xue Ding's daoist robes fluttered as if by wind, soaring like a dragon.

The next moment, a sword's cry echoed in all directions!

The Celestial Master Sword shot into the sky, soaring like a dragon. A majestic aura slowly spread, dispersing the lingering mountain mist that shrouded the hall, and clearing the gloom from the faces of the junior disciples, revealing their growing joy!

"Senior Disciple Brother has recovered!"

"So cool, Senior Disciple Brother!"

At this moment, Xue Ding looked up at the Celestial Master Sword spinning above him. Energy surged through his body, and a divine light emerged from his spine, like a slumbering great dragon awakening within him, his power increasing severalfold!

In this scene, who wouldn't know—the Dragon Opening Realm!

Senior Disciple Brother had not only recovered but had finally broken through years of difficulty and entered the Dragon Opening Realm!

Genuine joy bloomed on the faces of all his fellow disciples. Without a leader, they all reached a tacit understanding and congratulated him in unison:

"Congratulations, Senior Disciple Brother, on breaking through the bottleneck and entering the Dragon Opening!"

"Congratulations, Senior Disciple Brother, on breaking through the bottleneck and entering the Dragon Opening!"

Their voices boomed, spreading throughout the entire Celestial Master Temple.

The Sect Leader Celestial Master and several elders heard the commotion and emerged from their respective locations. They looked at the exceptionally distinguished figure in the flying daoist robes on the main hall's plaza, their surprise and joy evident.

"Xue Ding is alright!"

"His state of mind has broken through!"

"The demonic thoughts can also be overcome; this child is formidable!"

"As expected of our sect's chief disciple, haha!"

"Senior Brother, with Xue Ding here, our Celestial Master Temple will surely prosper day by day!"

The Sect Leader Celestial Master did not speak, merely stroked his white beard and nodded with satisfaction.

"Everyone, follow me in cultivation!"

The Celestial Master Sword descended, kicking up dust.

A spirited Xue Ding held the ancient heirloom sword, his feet tracing the Big Dipper formation. He raised his sword towards the stars, sword energy crisscrossing the air.

The disciples in the plaza immediately lined up, drew their swords in unison, and followed Xue Ding in practicing the Celestial Master Demon Subduing Sword.

"The heavens are vast, and my Dao flourishes!"

"Slaying demons between heaven and earth, I roam in great freedom!"

Their voices, like a surging tide, spread through the mountains and forests with the rising sun.

"The heavens are vast, and my Dao flourishes!"

"Slaying demons between heaven and earth, I roam in great freedom!"

Meanwhile.

On the other side.

The Quanzhen Sect Leader, Changchunzi, stood by a still-warm campfire with several others, his expression filled with anger.

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Feng Qi, the Quanzhen Sect's senior disciple brother, had been killed. Changchunzi could not help but be enraged. His death was not just the loss of a life, but a provocation, even a declaration of war, against the Quanzhen Sect.

Who had done it?

"The Celestial Master Temple?" someone speculated. After all, they had just had a major conflict with the Celestial Master Temple, attempting to seize their mountain spirit land, and Feng Qi had been so provocative before. It was hard not to associate them with the incident.

"Sword wounds, with extremely heavy killing intent. The Celestial Master Temple does not have similar sword techniques," an elder analyzed calmly, believing the Celestial Master Temple was not responsible.

"Currently, Wangwu Mountain appears to be dominated by our few forces on the surface. However, as the Divine Smoke of Entering the Dao spreads online, many people have already infiltrated various locations, waiting for an opportunity."

"Indeed, Evolved Beasts lurk among the mountains and rivers, and many demonic cultivators are also preparing themselves, their whereabouts unknown."

"This stab wound was clearly not the work of the Celestial Master Temple. Perhaps someone with ulterior motives wants to provoke a major conflict between us, muddy the waters around Wangwu Mountain, and profit from the chaos."

Not everyone in the Quanzhen Sect agreed with Changchunzi's actions. The Celestial Master Temple had provided the Quanzhen Sect with significant assistance for many years, and they were neighbors with a deep bond. Yet, Changchunzi was now acting to seize their mountain gate without any regard for principles.

Changchunzi remained silent, his gaze fixed on the brutally murdered Feng Qi, lost in thought.

At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Provoke conflict? That's quite a statement. We've already made it clear we intend to take the Celestial Master Temple's mountain gate. Why would we need outsiders to stir up trouble when the conflict is so obvious? In my opinion, this must have been the Celestial Master Temple's doing!"

Everyone looked over to see the Wang Family patriarch, Wang Mingshou, approaching, surrounded by several people. He exuded a powerful presence, his square face and imposing demeanor clearly indicating his accustomed authority.

Changchunzi's gaze met Wang Mingshou's, and both saw the thoughts hidden in each other's hearts.

Feng Qi was already dead. If the killer were right in front of them, it would be a different story. But since they didn't know who it was, there was no need to waste effort investigating. The immediate priority was how to seize the Celestial Master Temple's mountain gate and the Divine Smoke of Entering the Dao that was about to emerge.

The matter of seizing the mountain gate was already somewhat unsavory. Now, with this incident, wasn't it providing a perfect excuse to act?

Changchunzi's eyes flickered. He suspected the Wang family was behind this. They had planned similar schemes before, but Changchunzi had rejected them. A ruse of self-inflicted harm was crude and simple, but it required a ruthless heart to execute.

An elder, also aware of the underlying strategy, shouted, "I also believe the Celestial Master Temple did it! A stab wound is easy to imitate!"

"Indeed. We only have major conflicts with the Celestial Master Temple. If it wasn't them, who else could it be?"

"Let's go to the Celestial Master Temple and avenge Senior Brother Feng Qi!"

"Yes, to the Celestial Master Temple!"

The Quanzhen Sect and the Wang family's plan would not be halted by the objections of a few individuals.

They had originally agreed to ascend the mountain in three days, but now, due to Feng Qi's death, it was moved up.

In an instant, the Quanzhen Sect and the Wang family, along with a large number of disciples and clan members, set off en masse towards the Celestial Master Temple, intending to use revenge as a pretext for their despicable actions.

A chilling aura of death swept through the forest, startling birds, and dark clouds gathered in the sky.

Along the way, mutants, lone wolves, and many smaller factions realized that a major event was about to unfold. News spread rapidly, drawing attention.

"No way, what's going on with the Quanzhen Sect and the Wang family? Didn't they say three days from now? It's only been a day!"

"I heard the Celestial Master Temple killed Feng Qi of the Quanzhen Sect and several elders."

The Quanzhen Sect had already spread the news of Feng Qi's death, seeking a righteous cause.

"Is that true?"

"Feng Qi is indeed dead."

"The Celestial Master Temple is in trouble. The Quanzhen Sect is one thing, but the Wang family, with their technological prowess, won't be easy to deal with."

"This feels very suspicious."

"Heh, there's definitely something fishy going on. With the future uncertain, who doesn't want to secure more trump cards? The Celestial Master Temple's mountain gate is rich in vital energy but is gradually declining; it was destined for disaster."

The Celestial Master Temple also received wind of the situation.

Hurried and chaotic footsteps echoed within the temple.

The Sect Leader Celestial Master and all the elders appeared at the temple entrance without delay, their expressions solemn as they awaited the visitors.

Moments later, Xue Ding arrived, sword in hand, followed by disciples. Though their expressions were tense, none of them retreated.

The Sect Leader Celestial Master did not turn around, his voice carrying out:

"Today, the Celestial Master Temple faces a tribulation, and our fate is uncertain. Anyone unwilling to fight may leave of their own accord. Even ants cling to life; it is only human nature."

A disciple raised his arms and shouted, "This disciple vows to live and die with the Celestial Master Temple!"

"The Celestial Master supports me, carrying me into the cloud mountains!"

"No retreat! No retreat! Absolutely no retreat!"

"The heavens are vast, and my Dao prospers daily!"

"The heavens are vast, and my Dao prospers daily!"

"The heavens are vast, and my Dao prospers daily!"