Bai Mao Takes Over as Longevity Sect Leader! One Person, One Mountain, That Is the Immortal

Su Yan Yan had returned to the sect two days earlier, but after hearing that she had dealt with the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance's reconnaissance team, she felt relieved. She thought to herself that her Dao Child had matured and could stand on his own. Although she did not stay in the sect, she still managed to resolve this trouble.

The initial investigation mission by the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance was originally intended to be extremely disadvantageous to the Longevity Sect.

It's foreseeable that this group will cling to the information about the Devil Cultivator's location, and if a reasonable response isn't provided, it will be difficult to get rid of them.

As a result, Yongxin Sword Son was too eager for quick success and instant benefits, which led him to do something rash and unreasonable. He lost face and his reputation. Naturally, he lost his confidence and momentum in the subsequent investigation task, and Chen Dengming it off on the grounds that it involved the secrets of the Longevity Sect's lineage and could not be disclosed.

At this moment, Chen Dengming, Su Yan Yan, and Xing Huiguang gathered together in the Perilous Hall, representing the highest power center of the Longevity Sect.

Su Yan Yan cautioned Chen Dengming, "Yongxin Sword Son has earned a lot of face in the Tiandao Sect and the Shu Sword Pavilion, but he has lost face here. I'm afraid he already sees you as a thorn in his side."

Chen Dengming put down his teacup and laughed, "Uncle-Master, we're not in the Western Demon Sea anymore, so we're not playing the Western Demon Sea's game of seeking revenge without holding grudges."

The Yongxin Sword Sect enjoys a fairly good reputation.

Unless Yongxin Sword Son no longer wants the good image and reputation he has maintained, he wouldn't be too obvious if he wanted to target me in the future.

In short, if he makes a fair and square move, I'll accept it; but if he tries to use underhanded tactics, I can only say we'll see.

"That's right, you still need to be careful." Su Yan Yan nodded slightly.

What the world doesn't know is that the Longevity Dao Child embodies two Daoist traditions.

She knew Chen Dengming's true strength. After all, someone who could escape from the mouth of Senluo True Body was likely to be able to make his Nephew Disciple suffer, even if Yongxin Sword Son used underhanded tactics.

"Now that their investigation team from the cultivation alliance has left, this matter can be considered closed."

Xing Huiguang shook his head solemnly and said, "However, their investigation this time is mainly to warn those familiar with our overseas sects, to understand the strength of our sects, and to prepare for a real counterattack."

In my opinion, we may have to fight back within the next thirty years. The main reason I came back this time is to remind them of this."

"The next thirty years?"

Chen Dengming and Su Yan Yan immediately became solemn.

This makes the timeframe quite tight.

After thirty years, Chen Dengming calculated in his mind that he should still be at the eighth or ninth level of the Longevity Merit, and might not be able to break through to the Golden Core Perfection.

However, upon closer reflection, it's clear that we can't afford to delay any longer.

If this continues for too long, the four domains may have already been turned into strongholds by Outer Domain Evil Cultivator, making it difficult to take them back.

After the three continued to discuss the future situation and sect plans for a while, Xing Huiguang suddenly and solemnly cast a sound-blocking spell.

Chen Dengming looked surprised, but Su Yan Yan remained calm, as if she already knew what Xing Huiguang was going to say next.

"This is the authority of our Longevity Sect's leader, and also the sect's most precious treasure, the [Longevity Jade Seal]."

Xing Huiguang solemnly took out a jade seal with a milky white, ethereal glow from his Storage Bag.

Bathed in sunlight streaming in from outside the palace, the jade seal refracted a dazzling array of colors, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

However, the front of this jade seal is round and the bottom is square, which seems to indicate the concept of "heaven is round and earth is square", which is the opposite of the Heavenly Immortal Hall. The front is engraved with the ancient character "heaven" and the bottom is engraved with the ancient character "longevity", giving people a sense of weight and antiquity.

Xing Huiguang said solemnly, "This [Longevity Jade Seal] was forged from a fragment of the Dao Essence Jade from the Heavenly Immortal Longevity Palace. It contains Immortal Celestial Dao Power and can also enhance Immortal Celestial Dao Power and Divine Ability. It is a supreme treasure representing the identity of the Longevity Sect Leader."

Chen Dengming, who had been staring intently at the [Longevity Jade Seal], suddenly sensed that something was amiss upon hearing this.

No?

Why does Senior Brother Xing sound like he's about to entrust the position of sect leader to someone else?

Xing Huiguang looked at Chen Dengming with bright eyes and said, "With this [Longevity Jade Seal], one can also sense the location of the Heavenly Immortal Longevity Palace in the Unseen."

Many years ago, after the First Ancestor contacted us through 'Heaven's Will' and gave me guidance, I have never given up searching for the location of the First Ancestor through the jade seal.

Until recently, I had basically pinpointed an entrance to the Shattered Heavenly Immortal Realm, through which I might be able to find the First Ancestor and the Celestial Longevity Palace.

Finding the First Ancestor is equivalent to finding the Palace of Longevity and the Palace of Destiny, and even the Palace of Fortune; it signifies a complete Immortal Celestial Lineage.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming held his breath, his eyes widening slightly.

Does this mean that now, through the [Longevity Jade Seal], there is hope of going to the Shattered Heavenly Immortal Realm and obtaining the complete Immortal Celestial Lineage?

Su Yan Yan, who hadn't spoken until now, said, "The entrance to the Shattered Heavenly Immortal Realm is likely located somewhere near the edge of the Eastern Region among the Four Domains, perhaps even in the Fallen Forbidden Zone. We'll need to go and investigate to confirm."

But telling you this isn't to encourage you to go to the Shattered Heavenly Immortal Realm; it's far too dangerous there.

However, if a counterattack breaks out in the future and the situation becomes critical, you might be able to try to hide in the Shattered Heavenly Immortal Realm. Only those of us who have inherited the Immortal Celestial Lineage can venture into such a place."

Chen Dengming froze, increasingly sensing that something was amiss in the atmosphere, and was about to speak.

At this moment, Xing Huiguang suddenly held up the [Longevity Jade Seal] with both hands and solemnly handed it to Chen Dengming, saying, "According to the rules of our Longevity Sect, if the current sect leader breaks through to Nascent Soul stage, he shall step down and hand over the [Longevity Jade Seal] and the position of sect leader to the next sect leader."

"I should have handed over this [Longevity Jade Seal] to you many years ago. Now that I'm handing it over, I can say I've fulfilled my mission!"

Chen Dengming sat there dumbfounded, staring in astonishment at the [Longevity Jade Seal] that was handed to him.

Although he had sensed something was amiss long ago, the fact that the sect leader had actually passed on the position still left him feeling bewildered and confused, as if it were a farce.

Realizing what was happening, Chen Dengming immediately stood up, "Senior Brother Xing!"

"Why!"

Xing Huiguang also got up and shoved the [Longevity Jade Seal] into Chen Dengming's arms like a radish that an old farmer had just pulled from the ground.

"I said I'd pass the leadership to you, so I will. I know you're usually modest, but this responsibility of being the leader of the Longevity Sect is yours to keep, it's time for you!"

Chen Dengming hurriedly caught the [Longevity Jade Seal] that was thrown to him, fearing that it would fall to the ground and break. Although that was unlikely to happen, he was still at a loss for words after hearing Xing Huiguang's dismissive remarks.

However, as soon as he grasped the [Longevity Jade Seal], he clearly felt the Immortal Celestial Dao Power within his body become invigorated and active.

This [Longevity Jade Seal] also seemed to be filled with the Immortal Celestial Dao Power, which he found extremely attractive, and it seemed to resonate with the Immortal Celestial Dao Power within his body in some special way.

"Now that all the senior Senior Brother and the First Ancestor are absent, the matter of passing on the leadership of the sect should be kept simple."

At this moment, Su Yan Yan gazed at Chen Dengming, an encouraging smile appearing on her pretty face, and said, "According to the rules of succession of our sect's leaders, as long as the current Dao Child is alive and capable of undertaking great responsibilities, the Dao Child can be passed on to him; other candidates will not be considered."

Only when the Dao Child is absent or unable to assume the great responsibility can other candidates be considered, and an elders' council should be convened to discuss and select the best candidate.

Your performance over the years has demonstrated that you are Longevity Sect Leader who can shoulder great responsibilities!

Chen Dengming looked at the encouragement that appeared in Su Yan Yan's calm and elegant demeanor, and felt that his usually quick-witted and eloquent mouth was now at a loss for words.

This is probably what it feels like to be loved and cared for by your martial uncle?

In the following process, Su Yan Yan and Xing Huiguang talked back and forth, and gradually settled the matter of passing on the leadership of the sect.

Chen Dengming felt as if he had been appointed as the leader of the Longevity Sect without even realizing it.

All that is required is to attend the formal succession ceremony a few days later, complete a set of elaborate rituals to worship the celestial immortals, and thereby formally notify the disciples of the Longevity Sect and the representatives of the cultivators of its affiliated forces, thus officially taking over the position of Longevity Sect Leader.

According to Su Yan Yan, he is still young, has unlimited potential, and has not yet reached his full potential.

Moreover, this is no longer the era of the Four Domains Nascent Soul Treaty, so he doesn't need to suppress his cultivation. On the contrary, due to the threat of wars at home and abroad, he needs to improve his strength as soon as possible.

Therefore, even if one succeeds to the throne, one can still focus one's main energy on cultivation.

The affairs of the sect can be handled by an avatar acting on their behalf, assisted by Guan Chao and several other elders.

This arrangement suited Chen Dengming perfectly, dispelling his last lingering concerns and hesitations, and leaving him feeling ashamed and embarrassed.

His appointment as sect leader, which he obtained somewhat haphazardly, certainly made things a little easier for him.

However, upon further reflection, he recalled how he had once ventured into the Land of Corruption, facing life and death to explore its path.

After arriving at the Eastern Immortal Sea, they devoted themselves to finding a blessed land for their sect.

After finding the blessed land of the sect, he spared no effort in supporting and protecting the sect, among other merits.

It seems that his journey has been quite bumpy, and he did not get the position of sect leader by doing nothing. He has actually been appointed to the position in a time of crisis.

If you think about it cynically, the reason why the [Longevity Jade Seal] in Xing Huiguang's possession was handed over to him a few years later was because his uncles were still observing and testing him.

In the following days, the Longevity Sect quickly became lively.

Many disciples of the Longevity Sect have already received news that the Longevity Dao Child will be promoted to sect leader.

All the affiliated forces of the Longevity Sect also received invitations to the succession ceremony of the Longevity Sect Leader.

Over the course of several days, Su Yan Yan and Xing Huiguang separately met with Elder Guan Chao and others to inquire who supported and opposed the succession ceremony, ensuring that no one would cause trouble on the day of the succession ceremony.

Although the possibility is extremely slim, it does involve the sect's prestige and the sect leader's reputation, so it cannot be taken lightly; the necessary procedures must still be followed.

Inside the Dao Child cave abode on Perilous Peak.

Chen Dengming picked up the spirit pen in his hand and pretended to write and draw on the Jade Slip. Then he quickly put it down helplessly, turned his head to look at He Yingyu, who was in the hall, forcibly dragging the Little Array Spirit to choose a suitable style of magic robe, and said.

"Sister, as I said, our Longevity Sect already has a sect leader's robe. Just wear that robe directly. Why bother making another one? It's too wasteful of Spiritual Material and will only tire you out."

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

He Yingyu spread out several designed sketches in front of the Little Array Spirit, busy as a bee, without even turning her head.

"Hey, I told you, Junior Brother, you don't need to worry about anything, just listen to me."

The sect leader's robes are nice, but after the ceremony, when we're entertaining guests at the banquet, it's not appropriate to still be wearing those solemn, ancient robes.

Let's dress up even more smartly, not just you, but Black Panther too. We'll all look our best that day."

As she spoke, He Yingyu pulled out several more jewel-encrusted saddles that she had prepared for the Black Cloud Leopard and showed them to Chen Dengming with a smile.

"Look, clothes make the man, and a good saddle makes the leopard. This saddle, I deliberately designed it so that the two rows of characters under its belly would be visible, so that fellow Daoists from all directions would know that this is our Chen Family Leopard."

At the entrance of the cave abode, the Black Cloud Leopard, which had been peeking around with its ears perked up and eavesdropping furtively, suddenly lit up with its eyes upon hearing this. It opened its mouth wide and let out a restrained laugh, as if it had already imagined the moment when Chen Family Leopard strutted around with an arrogant swagger, acting like a leopard pretending to be a tiger.

"Oh, whatever you want. As long as you don't find it troublesome and are happy, I'm fine with anything."

Chen Dengming shook his head, then suddenly noticed that among the women's robes designed by He Yingyu, there was a style with 'smooth stockings'. He was stunned and stared blankly for a moment, somewhat astonished.

"Senior sister, didn't you say you'd only wear this inside the cave abode and not let outsiders see it?"

He Yingyu exclaimed in surprise, her pretty face instantly flushing red with two striking blushes. She quickly put away the blueprints and glared reproachfully at Chen Dengming.

"This is what I wore in the cave abode that night. It was originally a surprise gift I secretly prepared for you. You have such sharp eyes!"

Little Array Spirit watched from the side, her cheeks flushed. She tried to pretend she didn't understand, but the blush quickly spread like a plague to her ears and cheeks.

Chen Dengming understood immediately. He rubbed his forehead, turned his head away, and focused on reading the spiritual text. He didn't say or ask any more questions, and just let his daughter handle the arrangements.

At that moment, he felt that even his more than one hundred years of experience were not enough.

She's still too young; she's already beyond teaching any more, and the other girl has already taken the lead.

However, this is also quite good. In the indifferent cultivation life where one has lost track of time and vaguely Jiazi hundreds of years, it is one of the few places where one can still feel the atmosphere of 'humanity', 'worldly affairs', and 'human touch'.

Cultivating immortality, cultivating immortality.

One person and one mountain, that is true immortality.

Only when one stands before the mountain can one truly be considered an immortal.

If one cultivates to the point of complete loss of humanity, wouldn't the word "immortal" be meaningless without the human element, becoming nothing more than a mountain?

Mountains and rocks are indifferent, the world changes, human relationships are all but fleeting clouds.

Who I was, whether human or ghost, is probably all forgotten and lost. So what's the point of talking about remembering my original aspirations and achieving immortality?

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