Contradictions Emerge!

Inside the main hall of Myriad Star Peak.

After a ceremony that was neither overly complicated nor simple.

Under the witness of numerous disciples and elders, Zhao Tianchen formally accepted Fang Hong as his closed-door disciple.

"Hong'er, get up. I'll introduce you to these elders."

After the ceremony concluded, Zhao Tianchen smiled and pulled Fang Hong, who was kneeling on a cushion, to his feet.

"This is Peak Master Chen, the Peak Master of Blazing Sun Peak."

Zhao Tianchen pointed to a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion and a wide face, dressed in a dark robe, standing to his left.

Fang Hong's eyebrows shot up in surprise, and he quickly greeted the man.

It seems I underestimated my cheap master a bit.

Even the Peak Master of Blazing Sun Peak came to witness the ceremony.

This person is one of the top three important figures in the Star River Sect.

Looking at it this way, my master's status, seniority, and even strength are higher than I previously thought.

Fang Hong's mind raced with thoughts as Zhao Tianchen continued introducing others.

"This is Martial Uncle He, the head of the Blazing Sun Peak's Artifact Refining Hall. If you need to forge any weapons in the future, just go to him."

"This is Martial Uncle Sun, an Elder of Bright Moon Peak, a master of medicine, who can bring the dead back to life and heal grievous wounds."

"This is Martial Uncle Li, an Elder of Blazing Sun Peak."

"This is Martial Uncle Zhou, the Inner Sect's transmission elder."

As Zhao Tianchen continued the introductions, Fang Hong maintained a polite smile and greeted each person.

Many of the notable figures of the Star River Sect nodded and acknowledged him with smiles.

Finally, there were about seven or eight much younger individuals, who were the True Disciples from the three peaks.

Since the ceremony had concluded, the atmosphere in the hall was no longer as solemn as before.

These True Disciples were gathered together.

However, due to recent events, the atmosphere between some True Disciples from Blazing Sun Peak and Bright Moon Peak was somewhat tense.

Consequently, the three True Disciples from Myriad Star Peak found themselves standing between the two groups, acting as a buffer to ease the tension.

"Greetings, senior brothers. Fang Hong pays his respects."

Fang Hong maintained a somewhat stiff smile and cupped his hands in greeting.

"You are too kind, Junior Brother Fang. Being favored by Elder Zhao and accepted as a disciple, your future must be boundless."

"Indeed. Elder Zhao has achieved great success. It's likely that Junior Brother Fang will soon be appointed as a True Disciple."

"Precisely. I believe your Myriad Star lineage will soon have another True Disciple."

Among the True Disciples, a few spoke with affable expressions, offering praise.

However, as soon as these words were spoken, the other True Disciples narrowed their eyes slightly.

Then, they all cast knowing glances at a young man with phoenix-like eyes and a refined appearance among the Myriad Star Peak True Disciples, their expressions filled with unspoken meaning.

The young man in the center of their gaze, hearing this, chuckled.

"Heh, I also hope Junior Brother Fang is appointed as a True Disciple soon, so that our Myriad Star lineage can become even stronger."

Listening to their words and observing the subtle shifts in their expressions, Fang Hong's outward demeanor remained unchanged.

But the pupils of his eyes contracted slightly.

These guys are stirring up trouble.

Judging by their words, it seems like a form of excessive praise, and perhaps a bit of instigation.

More importantly, looking at the expressions of the others, it seems like it might actually have an effect.

It appears that within the Star River Sect, not only are the relationships between the peaks complex, but even within Myriad Star Peak itself, things don't seem to be peaceful.

With this thought, Fang Hong sighed inwardly with a touch of helplessness.

The tree desires tranquility, but the wind does not cease.

Don't provoke me, I really don't want trouble.

I just want to cultivate in peace and become stronger.

At this moment, Zhao Tianchen, who was on the other side, suddenly beckoned Fang Hong over.

"Everyone, please excuse me for a moment."

Fang Hong offered a parting word to the True Disciples, whose expressions still held a hint of amusement and knowing implication, and then left directly.

Watching Fang Hong's retreating back, a True Disciple from Blazing Sun Peak chuckled and said, "Everyone, do you think this junior brother Fang can successfully cultivate that so-called Starry Sky Treasure Art?"

"Heh, who among you hasn't seen that so-called treasure art? The content seems plausible, but it's actually wishful thinking. It's impossible for anyone to cultivate it."

"Oh, Senior Brother Qian, are you that certain?"

"I think Elder Zhao's confidence is quite sufficient. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lived in seclusion for so many years, only to directly accept Fang Hong as his final disciple now."

"Haha, if he can truly cultivate it successfully, then things will get really interesting."

"That treasure art, once successfully cultivated, allows one to directly achieve the Postnatal to Innate Transformation, bypassing the Earth Realm and directly reaching the Heaven Realm with a perfected physical body. Its power is astonishing."

"At that time, won't the position of the number one True Disciple of the Myriad Star lineage have to change hands?"

A group of True Disciples began to discuss heatedly with smiles.

Because whether Fang Hong could cultivate it successfully or not, it didn't matter much to them.

After all, the ones who should be nervous wouldn't be them.

And hearing the constant chatter and the gazes fixed upon him, the phoenix-eyed young man from Myriad Star Peak felt a flicker of darkness deep within his eyes.

This was because he was currently the number one True Disciple of Myriad Star Peak, Wang An!

At the same time, his master, the current Peak Master of Myriad Star Peak, was one of the rivals who competed with Zhao Tianchen for the position of Peak Master back then.

If Zhao Tianchen hadn't been severely injured and disheartened due to his son's affairs and voluntarily given up the position of Peak Master back then.

The position of Peak Master of the Myriad Star lineage would never have fallen to his master.

Thinking of this, Wang An's gaze became even deeper.

At this moment, as if sensing his displeasure, a red-haired young man from Blazing Sun Peak grinned.

"Why has junior brother Wang been so silent? Could it be that you have a different opinion on whether Fang Hong can successfully cultivate that treasure art?"

As soon as he said this, the others who were still discussing all stopped abruptly and then looked at Wang An, holding back their laughter.

Wang An smiled, "Heh, it's not exactly a different opinion."

"Although many Elders and even the Sect Master at the time did not think highly of that treasure art, junior brother Fang is Elder Zhao's final disciple, and also a disciple of our Myriad Star lineage."

"Naturally, I still hope that junior brother Fang can cultivate it successfully."

Upon hearing this, the red-haired young man showed a look of disdain and contempt.

"Tsk, junior brother Wang is still as hypocritical as ever. It's sickening just looking at you."

Hearing his words, the smile on Wang An's face did not change at all.

"Heh, the senior brothers from Blazing Sun Peak seem particularly active today."

"Anyone who didn't know might think that the one who broke through to the Heaven Realm a few days ago was your True Disciple from Blazing Sun Peak."

"You!!"

Hearing Wang An's words, the few True Disciples from Blazing Sun Peak were all enraged.

Not to mention the argument here, Fang Hong, led by Zhao Tianchen, chatted with many Elders for quite some time.

It wasn't until around two or three in the afternoon that the people in the main hall finally dispersed.

Afterward, Zhao Tianchen returned to the back mountain first.

However, Fang Hong was stopped by Xu Wenfei, who had a fawning smile on his face.