The master rose through the disciple's glory; sorrows and joys differed

The Azure Lion Immortal stared blankly at what was in front of him, and uttered, "Hu Muhuang — Fang Shu?"

His voice was filled with disbelief, and he couldn't help but rub his old eyes.

But the result was that the person in front of him was indeed his nephew, Fang Shu.

The appearance of the three characters "Hu Muhuang" in the main hall immediately caused the other Immortal cultivator watching the scene to look on with surprise and doubt.

Only a small number of True Immortal, completely unaware of the situation, were hurriedly sending telepathic messages to others, inquiring about the current predicament.

Suddenly, a scream erupted from the hall, "Impossible!"

It was a True Immortal dressed in a moon-white Daoist robe who appeared in the crowd. His face was somewhat ferocious, and his Divine Sense surged. He cried out in alarm as he released his Divine Sense, pressing down on Fang Shu.

This person was also an old acquaintance of Fang Shu, the White Dust True Immortal.

Fang Shu was in the middle of a long bow when he sensed the man's ill intentions. He immediately looked up and stared directly at him.

He scoffed, "What? Is this how the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture treats its guests?"

White Dust True Immortal immediately sensed a pure and sharp Divine Sense directly confronting him, causing his expression to turn even more astonished.

He hesitated, and involuntarily took half a step back.

"This child has truly become True Immortal, and possesses such remarkable Divine Sense!" White Dust True Immortal was greatly astonished.

An angry shout suddenly rang out, "Enough! White Dust, what exactly are you trying to do!"

A flash of white light appeared, and the figure of Vast Sea Grand Elder Bright Moon True Immortal of the Vast Ocean immediately appeared between the two.

The other party glared sharply at White Dust True Immortal, then looked at Fang Shu with a smile, cupping his hands in a respectful bow. "Fellow Daoist Fang, please forgive us. Your return today has truly surprised us. No wonder this fellow was so impolite."

After a pause, the man exclaimed in admiration, "I never imagined that my Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture would have such a connection with you, fellow Daoist. It truly is fate."

White Dust True Immortal landed to the side. Seeing the Grand Elder Fang Shu with such courtesy, he felt a pang of panic and a bad feeling welled up in his heart.

Then, in front of everyone, this man looked around and, still somewhat out of control, pointed at Fang Shu and shouted, "Fellow Daoists, this boy is the direct descendant of my Vast Sea. How has he become the True Disciple of the Profound Teaching Sect today?"

There must be something wrong here. Either this kid has betrayed his cause, or he has taken a huge risk by ambushing and killing someone.

"Enough!!"

Before White Dust True Immortal could finish speaking, Vast Sea Grand Elder fiercely flicked his sleeve, and the Core Qi around him pressed down on the man's head like a giant boulder.

White Dust True Immortal was merely undergoing the first tribulation of Golden Core. Faced with the pressure from Immortal cultivator Golden Core Perfection, his body immediately trembled.

Let alone continue speaking, it was already quite an achievement that he managed to maintain his posture and not kneel on the ground.

The fang's face turned ashen, and noticing the strange looks around him, he finally came to his senses and realized that he had overreacted.

Aside from Vast Sea Grand Elder, the other True Immortal from all around also stepped forward to inquire Fang Shu's well-being.

"It is our Immortal Abode of Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture's poor hospitality that has caused Fellow Daoist Fang to be frightened."

"I never expected that Fellow Daoist Fang had once cultivated in my Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture. Now that you have returned to your old haunts, we must give you a proper welcome."

White Dust True Immortal also noticed that even the Iron Clan and Chang Family patriarchs, who had just been confronting the Azure Lion Immortal on the road with him, were now chuckling and whispering sweet nothings to Fang Shu.

The Iron Clan patriarch, shamelessly, even started reminiscing with Fang Shu.

On the contrary, Fang Shu master, the Azure Lion Immortal, was stroking his beard, lost in thought and silent, looking as if he had been squeezed to the sidelines.

"Master Uncle!"

Fang Shu noticed this scene and stepped forward again, bowing to the Azure Lion Immortal.

Seeing this, the True Immortal who had crowded around him stepped back, somewhat embarrassed, and made way for him.

And so, more people kept congratulating the Azure Lion Immortal: "Green Lion, you're so lucky!"

The Azure Lion Immortal cupped his hands in greeting to the surroundings. After a few moments of contemplation, he suddenly stepped forward with lightning speed and grabbed Fang Shu's wrist.

With a hum, Fang Shu's body emitted spiritual light, instantly repelling the opponent. However, he had already sensed that the Azure Lion Immortal meant him no harm.

So he simply concealed his spiritual light beneath his skin, allowing the Azure Lion Immortal to grab his wrist.

The Azure Lion Immortal was not too abrupt; he merely pierced Fang Shu's skin with his Divine Sense to confirm Fang Shu's identity once and for all.

Only after confirming that Fang Shu's Qi and Blood was normal and that he was not an imposter, nor was he wearing human skin, did the bald old man's expression completely relax.

The Azure Lion Immortal breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness, you brat, you actually dared to come back to the manor."

Fang Shu laughed and said, "With my senior master in the manor, how could I dare not?"

An elderly person and a young child started chatting in front of everyone, seemingly oblivious to the others.

However, people kept popping in their conversation, like they were playing the straight man.

Even though the Azure Lion Immortal was calm and composed, he usually disliked such flattery.

But when they saw that the flatterers were True Immortal, they all revealed a completely different side of themselves.

The corners of Azure Lion Immortal's mouth couldn't help but turn up, as if he couldn't hold it in any longer.

The old man secretly transmitted his thoughts to Fang Shu: "I never thought that one day, I, the Green Lion, would actually be able to benefit from your good fortune and display my divine power in this Immortal Prefecture."

Fang Shu responded calmly, "Uncle-Master, you're too kind. If there's an opportunity tomorrow, I'll also grant you a position within the Profound Teaching Sect."

Hearing this, the Azure Lion Immortal chuckled but was also somewhat speechless, "What you're saying makes the Profound Teaching Sect sound like some insignificant little cabbage."

"I've already become Vast Sea True Immortal, my origins are unclear, how could the Profound Teaching possibly look favorably upon me?"

Fang Shu wanted to say more, pointing out that he held the decree of the Profound Teaching Divine Immortal in his hand, and that he had already established his authority, so...

None of the senior elders of the Profound Teaching wanted to offend him.

However, Fang Shu glanced around and saw that there were too many people talking at the moment, so it wasn't a good time to discuss these things. He simply smiled and remained silent.

"True Disciple Fang, Fellow Green Lion, what are you doing standing there talking?"

Please take your seats!

At this moment, the other True Immortal chuckled and invited the two of them, attempting to revive the now-cold banquet in the main hall with singing and dancing.

Even the distraught White Dust True Immortal, amidst his changing expression, was forcibly pulled into the banquet hall and silently sat down.

Upon seeing Fang Shu, Fang Shu initially intended to refuse the banquet and instead meet with the Azure Lion Immortal in private.

But seeing how enthusiastic Vast Sea Grand Elder, he nodded and said, "I'm sorry to bother you."

However, he did not return to his original seat, but instead sat down next to the Azure Lion Immortal.

Seeing this, the people around understood the real reason why Fang Shu refused to take a seat.

Seeing that they couldn't force Fang Shu back to his seat, Bright Moon True Immortal and the others could only let him go.

Next.

The more than thirty True Immortal in the hall took turns stepping forward to Fang Shu.

They would also pay their respects to the Azure Lion Immortal and say a few auspicious words.

In this situation, Azure Lion Immortal could only keep his old face taut at all times, thus preventing himself from showing an excessive smile.

After a while, quite a few people came overtly and covertly to spy on Fang Shu, wanting to know why he had been promoted to Profound Teaching True Disciple Fang Shu.

But Fang Shu casually brushed off all these inquiries.

Even those few True Immortal, whether intentionally or unintentionally, seemed overly persistent. Fang Shu simply held his wine cup, staring at them silently, until they withdrew on their own.

As the banquet proceeded, countless telepathic messages emanated from the banquet hall, rapidly sweeping across the entire Vast Sea Immortal City.

The names "Fang Shu" and "Hu Muhuang" were spread by these True Immortal and were immediately placed on the desks of all the high-ranking Immortal cultivator in the city.

Even if someone is still in seclusion, as long as it is not a life-or-death crisis, someone will inform them of this strange event by either telepathy or by passing them a note.

"What did you say? One of my direct disciples, who went missing years ago, has not only become True Immortal outside, but has actually become True Disciple of the Profound Teaching?!"

Every now and then, Immortal cultivator would exclaim in astonishment, "Don't lie! I just came from that Profound Teaching Territory not long ago, and the sect isn't holding True Inheritance Grand Ceremony yet—wait, quickly fetch the latest official gazette!"

News about the Profound Teaching Territory quickly spread throughout the city, sparking heated discussions.

A regular, recent edition of the Profound Teaching Gazette has been sold for ten times its usual price.

Upon learning of the recent events that had occurred within the Profound Teaching, the Immortal cultivator of the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture were even more incredulous.

But they had no choice but to believe that the "Fang Shu" was indeed the Profound Teaching True Disciple!

Rumor has it that this person has even gotten involved with the Refining-Spirit Divine Immortal!

In an instant.

Fang Shu was famous throughout the entire city, known to everyone.

The uproar he caused upon returning to the city was far more sensational than when news of his Golden Core was sent back years ago; almost everyone Inner Prefecture the manor knew his name.

Some Immortal cultivator even thought that with Fang Shu, the True Disciple, emerging from the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture, it was likely to become very wealthy.

If ordinary Immortal Prefecture and Immortal cultivator are already like this, then what about those who already know Fang Shu and have a past relationship with Fang Shu?

Their reaction was even stronger.

For example, Qi Yuexin, who was still in seclusion, was also startled out, and was summoned by her own master.

After she left the meditation room, she looked at the message from her master and her expression immediately became dazed.

She instinctively asked her fellow disciple, "Is this really true?!"

However, as soon as she said it, Qi Yuexin realized that since her master had already sent a message, this matter could not be faked.

What made Qi Yuexin's feelings even more complicated was that her master, who used to be quite reserved and aloof, and who had even criticized her openly and subtly, had now become much more enthusiastic.

The letter contained a direct invitation from Snow Lotus Immortal Maiden to go to the main hall of the Vast Sea, requesting that she meet Fang Shu at a banquet to facilitate their relationship.

It took Qi Yuexin quite a while to come to her senses.

"To build rapport—" she couldn't help but smile bitterly to herself.

Such words actually came from her master's mouth.

If it weren't for the unmistakable aura of the Core Qi on the letter, she would have suspected that someone had sent her a fake letter to lure her into the main hall of the Vast Sea.

It should be understood that their lineage practices a pure and Pure Serenity Core Method, and they must not be tainted by worldly ties, not even the kindness of their parents.

Fortunately, the Snow Lotus Immortal Maiden seemed worried that she might not understand human relationships, so she carefully explained a few things in the letter.

It wasn't meant to make her have any kind of Fang Shu, but rather to deepen her bond with Fang Shu as fellow Fang Shu who had shared hardships together, thus facilitating her own future cultivation and that of her sect.

In front of the quiet room.

Several fellow disciples were staring intently at Qi Yuexin, waiting for Qi Yuexin to decide to attend the banquet. They were prepared to swallow their pride and go along.

As long as they can show their faces in front of Fang Shu, and given their junior sister's relationship with Fang Shu, they can be considered to have connections with the Profound Teaching True Disciple in the future.

Although this explanation is far-fetched, it might just be able to protect them both Inner Prefecture the manor, especially when they travel the world in the future!

After a few moments of contemplation, Qi Yuexin chose to put the letter in her sleeve without saying anything about attending the banquet.

"Thank you for your advice, sisters. My cultivation still has some imperfections; I must return to my quiet room to continue my practice." She bowed slightly.

He then took his leave.

Hearing this, Snow Lotus Immortal Maiden's two disciples immediately became anxious and said, "That is Profound Teaching True Disciple! How can Junior Sister not go and pay him a visit!"

"Yes, yes, the Moral Profound Teaching is the only major sect in the world today, holding the reins of the immortal path. Since the founding of the sect by the ancient sages and teachers, it has remained unshaken for ninety thousand years. Its True Disciple are even hailed as the ' Refining Spirit seed'— "

The two disciples rattled off a whole bunch of things.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuexin felt as if she were betraying their good intentions. If she did not follow their advice, she would not only regret it but also become a sinner against her sect.

But she remained silent for a few moments, then simply tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said, "Thank you for your guidance, but I know my limits when it comes to pleasure."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qi Yuexin ignored her two senior sisters and retreated into the quiet room on her own.

Upon seeing this, the two women actually wanted to follow them inside to continue "persuading" them. As they raised their hands, Law Power was already swirling in their palms, enough to open the quiet room where the formation was not yet activated.

But when I think about Qi Yuexin's relationship with Fang Shu...

The two disciples immediately backed down, their faces showing fear. After a long sigh, they slunk away.

Go.

Qi Yuexin, who was inside the quiet room, naturally sensed what was happening outside the door.

The woman was speechless for a moment.

It should be noted that in the past, even though she possessed Heavenly Spirit Root, she still attracted disrespect from those around her. Who would have thought that the situation would change so drastically today.

Qi Yuexin immediately recalled a long-standing proverb from the world of immortals.

"When one person attains enlightenment, even his Even the Chickens and Dogs Ascend to Heaven."

The woman muttered to herself, "So today, I've become a 'chicken and dog' (a derogatory term for someone who serves a lowly role in a crime), and ascended to heaven with it? ---"

At the same time.

Apart from Qi Yuexin, the thresholds of the residences of Wu Tong and Tie Zhengnan, the Five Villages Abbey Immortal City were almost worn down by the crowds.

Even with their experience of when Fang Shu Golden Core was successful, everyone was caught off guard by this situation.

And those Immortal cultivator who had regretted becoming estranged from Fang Shu in the past, such as Han Zihe.

When they learned that Fang Shu had not been seen for ten years and had suddenly become Profound Teaching True Disciple, they were filled with regret, but dared not tell anyone.

In an instant.

Everyone in the Vast Sea Immortal Prefecture experiences joy and sorrow, with each person's situation being unique and filled with different emotions.