The Dao Integration Realm Experts Couldn't Keep It Together

Representatives from the world's top sects arrived on the Azure Cloud Continent from all directions.

The representatives sent by these sects were all powerful individuals, all of them at least at the Dao Integration Realm.

After they arrived on the Azure Cloud Continent, they made no attempt to conceal their presence, as if afraid that the Azure Cloud Sect would not know they had arrived.

Moreover, they deliberately did not fly to the Azure Cloud Sect quickly, but instead proceeded at a leisurely pace, at a speed far below that of the Dao Integration Realm Azure Cloud Sect.

To their surprise, despite the elaborate setup, the Azure Cloud Sect acted as if they knew nothing, making no move and sending no one to intercept or greet them.

Amidst their confusion, the group had already approached within three hundred miles of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Even so, the Azure Cloud Sect still looked unchanged, except that there were more Bai Yun in the sky.

"What's going on?"

Many Dao Integration Realm couldn't help but send messages through their Divine Sense.

Their purpose in coming to the Azure Cloud Sect was certainly to discuss matters, but if the Azure Cloud Sect wasn't worth discussing with, that would be a different story.

They had originally intended to give the Azure Cloud Sect a hard time, but now that the Azure Cloud Sect was acting as if they knew nothing, they were in an awkward position.

Although embarrassed, they had no choice but to continue their journey to the Azure Cloud Sect.

The Azure Cloud Sect has already shown signs of wanting to withdraw, so now they are taking the initiative to come to the Azure Cloud Sect to discuss things. How can they discuss things without going to the Azure Cloud Sect?

The closer they got to the Azure Cloud Sect, the more they felt an inexplicable pressure as they faced the silent Azure Cloud Sect.

When they saw the Azure Cloud Seven Peaks in the distance and realized that no one from the Azure Cloud Sect had appeared, they could only Divine Sense message to the Azure Cloud Sect: "Langya Sacred Land, Myriad Spirits Sect, Return to Origin Temple, One-Guard Monastery... and others have come to pay their respects to the Azure Cloud Sect."

Although the Azure Cloud Sect appeared undefended, this group did not dare to underestimate Azure Cloud Sect.

They all knew how powerful the Azure Cloud Sect was a thousand years ago. To be honest, if it were the Azure Cloud Sect a thousand years ago, they would have had to show respect the moment they stepped onto the Azure Cloud Continent.

After they communicated telepathically, they saw a Golden Core Realm cultivator slowly fly from Azure Cloud Peak to the mountain gate, waiting for them.

Many Dao Integration Realm frowned deeply. They were Dao Integration Realm experts, and representatives sent by major sects to negotiate; why were they only received by a Golden Core Realm cultivator?

At that moment, anger welled up in everyone's hearts.

"Seniors, don't stand so high, come down quickly!" Zhang Yang smiled at the many Dao Integration Realm. "Don't even think about flying into the Azure Cloud Sect. I won't be responsible for anything that happens then."

When he saw this group of powerful figures standing arrogantly in the sky, looking down on the Azure Cloud Sect, he felt angry.

A bunch of traitors, what are you pretending for?

Enraged, many cultivators at the Dao Integration Realm immediately attempted to force their way into the Azure Cloud Sect.

However, they also remembered that this was the last stronghold of a High Antiquity sect; who knew how powerful its defenses were?

So, one by one, they suppressed their anger and arrived at the mountain gate.

One of the Dao Integration Realm coldly looked at Zhang Yang and asked, "We have come from afar, and the Azure Cloud Sect has sent you to greet us. Is this the Azure Cloud Sect's way of treating guests?"

Zhang Yang shrugged and said helplessly, "You seniors should all know by now, right? The Demon Fetus has been revealed, and those sealed Demon Lord are restless. My master and uncles are busy suppressing them!"

My master was truly unable to manage the affairs of the Azure Cloud Sect, so he entrusted all the sect's matters to me.

I am currently the acting sect School Leader of the Azure Cloud Sect. Besides myself, there is only my junior sister and some Foundation Establishment Realm disciples.

We have prepared the proper welcoming ceremony for all of you seniors, and you are all waiting in the Azure Cloud Great Hall!

Many cultivators at the Dao Integration Realm felt a tightness in their chests, unable to find an excuse to vent their anger.

Everyone else is busy suppressing the Demon Lord, and the acting sect School Leader has personally welcomed them. What more do they want?

Are you suggesting we have a bunch of the Foundation Establishment Realm kids come to greet us...?

A Daoist priest wearing a feathered crown, a black robe, and holding a whisk smiled and said to Zhang Yang, "Young friend, you flatter us. We are guests, so please follow the host's lead."

"Please, esteemed seniors!" Zhang Yang bowed respectfully, inviting everyone to ascend the mountain.

Then, with a respectful attitude and a serious expression, he led the way step by step, making a very proper gesture.

Many cultivators at the Dao Integration Realm took a deep breath and followed Zhang Yang step by step up the mountain.

They're all unsure whether this kid is genuinely showing respect to his senior or doing it on purpose.

Then, after walking for the time it takes to eat a meal, they finally arrived at the Azure Cloud Great Hall.

Ninety Foundation Establishment Disciple stood solemnly in front of the Azure Cloud Great Hall, divided into two rows.

Upon seeing Zhang Yang arrive with a large Dao Integration Realm, the ninety Foundation Establishment Disciple immediately clapped and cheered in unison, shouting, "Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome!"

Many Dao Integration Realm got goosebumps all over their bodies, but they had nothing to say.

The children looked very serious; they were genuinely welcoming them!

But... they are at the Dao Integration Realm!

It must be really tough for these Foundation Establishment Realm kids to do this!

"Please, seniors!" Zhang Yang also invited the many Dao Integration Realm with a serious expression, leading them through the welcoming procession and into the Azure Cloud Great Hall.

Then, the Foundation Establishment Disciple left.

Those at the Dao Integration Realm who were seated in the main hall breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the Foundation Establishment Realm children leave.

"Junior sister, serve the best tea!" Zhang Yang called out loudly.

Situ Mingyue also looked serious as she brewed a cup of tea for everyone.

It's just ordinary tea, the kind without any Spiritual Qi!

She wasn't faking it; she was genuinely nervous facing a group of the Dao Integration Realm. Especially with her Eldest Senior Brother's arrangements, her nervousness was understandable.

A cultivator at the Dao Integration Realm picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then spat it out; the tea turned into mist the moment it left his mouth.

He reacted quickly, knowing it would be embarrassing to spit out that mouthful of tea, and hurriedly used his magic to vaporize it.

"Good tea!" the Dao Integration Realm cultivator said insincerely, his face stiff.

Seeing this, the other Dao Integration Realm examined the teacups with their Divine Sense and then stopped drinking.

They originally thought that even if the Azure Cloud Sect was poor, with so many Dao Integration Realm coming, they would at least be served some spiritual tea.

I never expected that they would just soak some ordinary tree leaves in water and serve it up like that...

Seeing the expressions of the many Dao Integration Realm, Zhang Yang asked somewhat apprehensively, "Seniors, is this tea not to your liking? It was made from tea leaves that I personally picked, but my skills are lacking, and I'm sorry to have disappointed you all."

The monk, clad in a kasaya, smiled and said, "Young friend, there's no need for such formalities. I am a recluse, having long since severed ties with the mortal world, and have no desire for these worldly possessions."

The other Dao Integration Realm felt frustrated; if they were too strong against a Golden Core Realm, it would be considered bullying.

Especially since this Golden Core Realm seemed very respectful and polite to them, what could they do?

"What brings you seniors to my Azure Cloud Sect?" Zhang Yang asked, feigning ignorance.

An old man in a red robe frowned and looked at Zhang Yang, asking, "Didn't your master and the others tell you? Didn't you also know about the Demon Fetus?"

"I know about the Demon Fetus!" Zhang Yang nodded. "Uncle Ling Yunzi also mentioned it, saying that you promised to send us some resources. You are all good people, so kind to us."

These past few years, our Azure Cloud Sect has been so poor that we even have to make our own tea.

No Spirit Stone, no pills... they just gave me a few Law Treasure, but I can't even use any of them!

I'm not afraid to tell you, my seniors, that our Azure Cloud Sect is so poor that we don't even have a place to live!

If it weren't for the Cloud Mountain Empire sending people to build some houses for us not long ago, these newly accepted disciples would have no place to live, which is utterly ridiculous.

If it weren't for the immense kindness my master has shown me, I would have wanted to leave this wretched place.

When my master accepted me, he said the Azure Cloud Sect was High Antiquity sect. I only realized I'd been deceived after I arrived. Sigh, I shouldn't have agreed to my master's offer so easily. Now look what's happened, I'm trapped, there's no way to escape."

After rambling on for a while, he suddenly asked, "Seniors, is it true that you promised to give us resources? How many resources are you planning to give us?"