The Immortals Paid Homage; Times Had Changed

Shi Ming and the other disciples of the Immortal Prefecture were all taken aback when they heard Fang Shu's words.

They instinctively looked up at Fang Shu.

When they saw the Jade Talisman in Fang Shu, everyone's eyes were dazed, and it took them a long time to react and clearly see the words "Dao and Virtue" on it.

Even so, most of the Immortal cultivator still couldn't figure out Fang Shu's identity. Only a few disciples, such as Shi Ming, suddenly realized what was going on and showed expressions of disbelief on their faces.

"This is... Edict Talisman from the Moral Profound Teaching?" Shi Ming murmured.

The other disciples, upon hearing this, realized what was happening and exclaimed repeatedly, "The Moral Profound Teaching! We're actually here to arrest people from the Moral Profound Teaching?"

Someone else shouted, "Damn it, who dares to use our Law Enforcement Hall as a weapon?!"

A buzzing sound filled the air, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.

At the same time, a beam of light suddenly shot out from the restaurant and pounced on the crowd.

Then, the Captain Che emerged from the spiritual light, staring intently at the Jade Talisman in Fang Shu, his face also filled with disbelief.

The immortals surnamed Immortal cultivator also heard the exclamations outside and, unable to contain themselves any longer, rushed out as well.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that the Jade Talisman in Fang Shu was indeed a unique Edict Talisman of the Moral Profound Teaching.

Examining it closely, the immortal surnamed Immortal cultivator's eyelids were still twitching, and he exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist Hu, this Jade Talisman seems to be a genuine talisman of the Profound Teaching!"

Fang Shu himself, holding up the Dao and Virtue Jade Talisman of Morality, was still gazing at the sky.

He slowly withdrew his gaze, responding to the crowd with a smile, "What, fellow Daoists, do you think what I just said was inappropriate?"

Upon hearing this, the Immortal cultivator were about to deny it, but for a moment they didn't know how to respond, and they all stood there dumbfounded.

Fortunately, a situation soon arose that both relieved them and made them even more uneasy.

A buzzing, vibrating sound echoed throughout the entire Immortal City.

Suddenly, streaks of light flew out from the immortal's Immortal Prefecture high in the sky.

Its light was dazzling and eye-catching, clearly the escape light of True Immortal flying in.

Before these streaks of light even arrived, shouts rang in everyone's ears, "We don't know which fellow Daoist from Profound Teaching Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture. We are truly sorry for not welcoming you sooner."

A figure dressed in a white robe, with a warm smile, suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.

The other party didn't even glance at the disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall around him; his gaze was fixed on Fang Shu, or more accurately, on the Edict Talisman in Fang Shu.

Upon seeing this, Shi Ming and the others couldn't help but exclaim, "Elder!"

"It was actually the Grand Elder who came directly."

Upon hearing this, Fang Shu looked the other person up and down and recognized him.

The visitor was none other than Elder Golden Core, who, in terms of rank, was second only to the Vast Sea Old Immortal in the Vast Sea Immortal City.

His cultivation had already reached the Golden Core Perfection, and he had been in charge of the affairs of the Immortal City for hundreds of years. It was not until a hundred years ago that he gradually relinquished power and stopped showing his face as often as before.

Even so, Fang Shu and his disciples had seen the other party's portrait in the mansion, so it was impossible for them not to recognize him.

Fang Shu recognized the other person, but the other person failed to recognize Fang Shu.

The Vast Sea Grand Elder stepped down, made a gesture of greeting towards Fang Shu, and said, "This humble Daoist Bright Moon. May I ask what this fellow Daoist's Dharma name is, and why you have come to my Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture today?"

This action was seen by Shi Ming and the other disciples, who felt that the Grand Elder who had rushed over was treating them with great courtesy, and even seemed to be afraid of being slighted.

"Could this Immortal Hu truly True Disciple of the Moral Profound Teaching?" Shi Ming's heart skipped a beat.

At the entrance of the restaurant, Fang Shu showed no sign of being humiliated by the courtesy extended by the Vast Sea Grand Elder, and calmly returned the gesture with a cupped-hand salute.

However, before he could finish speaking, he still gave the other party some face, saying with a smile, "This humble student, Fang, pays his respects to Elder Bright Moon."

Upon hearing this, the First Elder Bright Moon True Immortal, quickly replied politely, "Fellow Daoist Fang, you are too kind. You are Profound Teaching True Disciple of the True Immortal Dancheng who has achieved the Core Formation stage. Even though I am a few years older than you, I cannot accept such a bow."

As the two were talking, several more Golden Core spiritual light appeared near the restaurant. Upon seeing the Great Elder, Bright Moon True Immortal, they all felt relieved. They then turned their gaze to Fang Shu, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

When they confirmed that the Jade Talisman in Fang Shu was a genuine Profound Teaching True Disciple, everyone's faces showed surprise.

Some even eagerly stepped forward, hoping to become acquainted. "We are truly sorry for our rudeness, as we do not know which Profound Teaching True Disciple has graced us with their presence."

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder Bright Moon True Immortal, introduced with a smile, "Today, the one who has come to my Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture is True Disciple Fang. Fellow Daoists, please come and pay your respects."

Immediately, nearly ten True Immortal around them, regardless of their status, all stepped forward and greeted Fang Shu with either warm greetings or polite gestures; not one of them remained standing still.

This scene left Shi Ming and the boat captain momentarily stunned, unable to react.

Even Fang Shu himself felt somewhat uncomfortable being worshipped by this group of Vast Sea True Immortal.

He should know that these people who came before him, whether he knew them or not, were people he should have looked up to in the past.

Even now, most of these people are still a step above him in cultivation. Yet, just because of a Jade Talisman, they are all so polite to him.

Although he knew the prestige of the Profound Teaching True Disciple, today's experience in the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture still filled Fang Shu with overwhelming emotions.

To put it bluntly, he felt that the scene before him was even more exhilarating than when he had slaughtered True Immortal and defied the Profound Teaching Elder the Xuan Sect in front of Cloud Mountain!

After exchanging a few words, the Grand Elder Bright Moon True Immortal, glanced around and immediately said, "This place is too simple. We should quickly invite True Disciple Fang to our Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture Inner Prefecture a gathering."

The other True Immortal immediately echoed, "Elder Bright Moon, what you say is true."

"Hurry up and hurry up, lest we neglect the True Disciple Fang."

As they spoke, these people reached out their hands, inviting or bowing, their enthusiasm so great that it was hard to refuse.

Fang Shu remained calm and could only nod in agreement.

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "Then I'll have to trouble you all."

With a whoosh, having received Fang Shu's approval, these True Immortal immediately set up their escape lights without further hesitation.

Elder Bright Moon quickly waved his sleeve, and moonlight surged up beneath his feet, lifting Fang Shu and carrying him into the air.

From the moment these Vast Sea True Immortal appeared until their departure, it took less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.

However, Shi Ming and the others around them were all in a daze. When they came to their senses, it felt as if several days had passed.

"They're actually True Disciple of the Profound Teaching!? I've heard that all Profound Teaching True Disciple Refining Spirit seed!"

"We almost captured a future immortal Refining Spirit Immortal?"

The disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall at the scene gradually began to shout and yell again. The immortal surnamed Immortal cultivator, being False Core cultivator, was also among them, discussing things incessantly.

After a long while, Shi Ming, standing among them, suddenly remembered something.

His expression was strange, and he muttered in a peculiar low voice, "True Disciple Fang, is it—"

He realized that, judging from the actions of the Grand Elder and the others, they hadn't recognized at all that today's True Disciple Fang was actually the former "Hu's direct descendant."

In particular, as he recalled Fang Shu just now, his brows furrowed even more.

For some reason, Shi Ming always felt that Fang Shu might have deliberately omitted the three characters "Hu Muhuang" from his name.

"It's not just a possibility, it's certain," the boy thought to himself.

Suddenly, a knowing smile appeared on Shi Ming's face. In his surprise, he felt that this True Disciple Fang was more human-like than the other True Immortal Dancheng had achieved the Pill Refining Realm.

In front of the restaurant.

The other disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall were all taken aback when they saw Shi Ming's cold-faced smile.

On the other side.

Invited by Elder Bright Moon and others, Fang Shu flew directly to a Golden Bronze Iron Hall high in the sky above the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture.

This iron palace is a thousand feet in size. Above the palace gate hangs the two characters "Vast Sea" (meaning "vast ocean"), which are quite spiritual and seem to contain the principles of heaven and earth.

This hall is the main hall of the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture.

Normally, even if there are important matters within the manor, the True Immortal within will not hold discussions in the main hall, but rather in the side hall.

This hall is only opened when important guests arrive, such as when the Refining Spirit Immortal comes to visit the Vast Sea, or when the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture holds a grand celebration.

When Fang Shu arrived at this place, he was filled with wonder.

You should know that in the past, he didn't even have the right to step onto the stone steps of this hall; he had only passed by it a few times from afar.

Now, it turns out that they themselves are being invited into this hall.

Clang, clang.

The main gate of the Vast Sea Palace opened, and Bright Moon True Immortal and the others lined up on both sides, extending their hands in invitation once more. "True Disciple Fang, please."

They noticed Fang Shu's gaze sweeping around and smiled, saying, "What does True Disciple Fang think of this hall? Although our Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture is located in a remote area, it still possesses a certain grandeur."

"Haha, this hall was personally crafted by the Divine Immortal of the manor. It was in this hall long ago that the Divine Immortal invited all the immortals to open up my Vast Sea Dao Vein."

Among them, the Bright Moon True Immortal said, "It is good for True Disciple Fang to know that, according to the customs of this palace, only those who Refining Spirit can enter this hall through this main gate."

Upon hearing this, Fang Shu immediately raised his hands in a gesture of respect and moved away from the main entrance.

At this moment, the Bright Moon True Immortal added with a smile, "Of course, True Disciple Fang is Profound Teaching True Disciple, of extraordinary status, and Refining Spirit seed. This abode should naturally True Disciple Fang."

"Indeed, indeed! True Disciple Fang come inside quickly."

And so, the group of Vast Sea True Immortal politely and forcefully invited Fang Shu into the hall, making it impossible for Fang Shu to refuse their kindness.

Once inside the hall, amidst the commotion, everyone insisted on inviting Fang Shu to take the seat of honor. Several True Immortal were also openly and secretly vying for the right of way, as if Ping was afraid of losing face in front of Fang Shu.

This situation made Fang Shu laugh inwardly.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the admiration and awe he had previously held for these True Immortal quietly faded away completely.

Net.

Fang Shu stroked the chair of honor and said with a sigh, "Fellow Daoists, please don't try to persuade me any further. This seat of honor is not for me to sit in, no matter what."

Just now, Bright Moon True Immortal and the others sent out a telepathic message, informing all the True Immortal in the city to come and meet Fang Shu.

Judging from their words, this seems to be a gesture of goodwill towards the other True Immortal. Not addressing them by that name would offend them.

Therefore, if Fang Shu's prediction is correct, his senior master, the Azure Lion Immortal, will most likely also come to the gathering.

Back then, it would have been impolite of him to sit above his own senior master and act arrogantly.

Fang Shu's resolute attitude, the Vast Sea True Immortal suddenly realized something. "Hmm, that's indeed the case."

Among them, the First Elder Bright Moon True Immortal, patted his forehead. "It turns out that we disciples were too inconsiderate."

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Judging from their words, they thought that Fang Shu was not taking a seat because he wanted to reserve the seat of honor for the Vast Sea Old Immortal.

Once the head seat is empty, the remaining seats are easy to arrange.

Fang Shu and the Great Elder, Bright Moon True Immortal, sat down in the hall, one on the left and one on the right, like protectors.

As soon as the ten people in the hall took their seats, celestial music began to play, and seemingly out of nowhere, Golden Boys and Jade Maidens and jade maidens appeared, all smiling and chatting as they brought in wine and delicacies, setting up a feast immediately.

Every now and then, Vast Sea True Immortal would peek out from the side door outside the main hall and then quickly walk in.

After they all greeted Fang Shu, they took their seats in order of seniority.

In less than half an hour, more than thirty Vast Sea True Immortal had gathered Golden Bronze Iron Hall.

There were also some False Core Immortal cultivator who came to join in the fun, but they didn't have any seating arrangements.

The False Core Immortal cultivator, all smiles, moved about the banquet like servants, pouring tea and wine for Fang Shu and the other True Immortal, and telling them interesting little stories.

Fang Shu sat at the banquet, casually exchanging True Immortal with the immortals around him, his gaze frequently drifting towards the door.

This action caught the attention of Bright Moon True Immortal and the others, who couldn't help but ask, "Does anyone in my Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture have any connection with True Disciple Fang?"

Fang Shu nodded, but didn't say anything more to the other person.

Suddenly, five or six figures appeared outside the main hall.

Although these people came together, they were still arguing and shouting among themselves, as if they had a dispute.

Even after entering the main hall, shouts and curses still rang out from the crowd, "Hey! You beast, don't block the way—"

This scene immediately drew angry glares from many of the True Immortal present.

"Shut up! You're late, fine, but how dare you cause trouble in front of our distinguished guests? What kind of behavior is this!"

The First Elder, Bright Moon, immediately rebuked, "Come and pay your respects to True Disciple Fang at once!"

Upon hearing the Grand Elder's reprimand, the late-arriving True Immortal all fell silent. Several of them quickly changed their expressions, put on smiling faces, and stepped forward to bow to Fang Shu.

But when they stood in front of Fang Shu, they hesitated to lower their raised hands to bow, their eyes fixed on Fang Shu with surprise and disbelief.

Among them was a gaunt, bald old man.

He gave a cold snort, slowly walked forward, squeezed into a corner, lowered his gaze, and didn't even look at Fang Shu. He simply intended to complete the formal greetings and then step down to take his seat.

But at this moment, Fang Shu was at the table, stood up and quickly walked out.

He rushed to the old man, startling him so much that lightning suddenly erupted from the man's body. The old man's hair and beard stood on end, and his eyes snapped open, as if someone was about to attack him.

But when he opened his eyes, the old man's face was also filled with surprise and doubt. He stared blankly at what was in front of him, completely dumbfounded.

In full view of everyone.

Fang Shu faced the old man and bowed respectfully, saying, "This unfilial junior pays respects to my senior master."