The Times Have Changed

Chen Xuan and the other two were greatly surprised.

Wasn't the Immortal Alliance still organizing local Cultivators for an expedition to Europe? How had it suddenly disappeared?

The Ascension Terrace was clearly still around!

"Who arranged for you to clean this residence?"

"It was a joint decision by the four major sects. The disciples assigned to guard the place are also rotated among the various factions each year," Wang Wenyi said respectfully. "This is the consensus of all the sect leaders. Without the guidance of you immortal masters, we Cultivators could never have reached our current level."

The four major sects?

Liu Shuyue had already asked, "Which four?"

Wang Wenshou cupped his hands. "The Ascension Terrace, Fengtian Academy, Medicine King Pavilion, and Lotus Cloud Sect."

"What did you say?!" Liu Shuyue suddenly rushed forward, grabbed his collar, and demanded, "What was the name of that last sect?"

Wang Wenshou was frightened and stammered, unable to speak for a moment.

Wang Wenyi forced himself to repeat it. "...It's called the Lotus Cloud Sect. Why is the immortal master angry?"

"She's not angry. She's just a little excited." Chen Xuan was equally shocked, but he showed none of it on his face. "What is the origin of this Lotus Cloud Sect?"

"It inherited the legacy of the immortal path. Its founders were the disciples of you immortal masters, Ji Yun and Ji Lian."

Chen Xuan was utterly confused. Had I ever taken those two as disciples?

Liu Shuyue pulled him aside. "Those two are Wei Jiu and Wei Hua."

He thought for a moment. "That pair of siblings?"

"Do you remember that they used to have a master? He died atop the Flesh Tower. But before he breathed his last, he saw his disciples and gave them jade plaques bearing their Dao