A streak of azure light tore across the heavens and soon arrived at the Azurewood Sect in the Eastern Domain.
Ever since their last expedition, they had first ventured deep into Profound Earth Emperor's cave abode, reaping an immense haul of heavenly treasures and inheritances. Then they had joined forces to wipe out the ever-hostile Mother Insect Sect, completely removing a thorn from their flesh and greatly raising the morale of the entire sect.
At this moment, voices surged both inside and outside the sect.
The disciples wore uniform azure robes. Some sparred and cultivated, others observed and learned, while certain outer disciples methodically tended to the sect's spirit plants.
As for the people of Fengrao Commandery, their fervor toward the Azurewood Sect had risen to another level.
The outer sect's reception area was piled with offerings from the people—rice, flour, fruit, and more.
Whenever passersby mentioned the Azurewood Sect, their faces invariably showed reverence.
The Azurewood Sect was now powerful and deeply founded. Even the major surrounding factions had to fear it somewhat. Whether cultivators or mortals, all took pride in becoming disciples or dependents of the Azurewood Sect.
Quite a few young men and women of decent aptitude were practically fighting tooth and nail to enter the Azurewood Sect and cultivate.
The spiritual light around Xu Changqing receded as he slowly stepped through the mountain gate like an ordinary cultivator.
The disciples he passed immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed. "Sect Master!"
Their voices rose and fell in waves, filled with reverence and worship.
Xu Changqing nodded slightly, his gentle gaze sweeping over everyone.
Though he said little, he carried an innate majesty. Every disciple who met his gaze could not help but feel awe and hurriedly lower their heads.
The moment Xu Changqing reached his