At the mountaintop.
No one noticed anything amiss. They chatted among themselves as Sun Wukong stepped closer, curiosity in his eyes as he looked at the sect-suppressing treasure in Li Changsheng's hands.
Fairy Yaoguang's gaze gradually cleared. As she looked at Luo Chen, her eyes held a trace of contemplation. Perhaps sensing that Luo Chen was looking at her as well, she paused in a daze before giving him a polite nod.
Luo Chen likewise nodded as if nothing had happened, then said to Li Changsheng, "Continue the disciple recruitment ceremony."
"Master, you..." Li Changsheng was greatly startled and wanted to persuade him to stay, but Luo Chen's gaze stopped him.
Luo Chen swept his eyes around before facing the disciples. Satisfied, he said, "A golden age has begun. The ambitions and ideals in your hearts can all be realized."
Before anyone could react, Luo Chen vanished with Little Gold and Little Moon.
"Master is still as free and easy as ever." Lin Jiuxiao lightly stroked the hilt of the demonic sword at his waist and sighed.
The people atop the mountain fell silent for a moment.
Li Changsheng stepped forward, holding the supreme treasure his master had bestowed upon him in his right palm. His resolve grew ever firmer.
Master had placed great hopes on them. They could not hesitate and waver, bringing shame upon him.
Li Changsheng took another two steps forward and looked down at the plaza at the foot of the mountain. His clear voice rang out, echoing in all directions.
"Now that the great enemy has been eliminated, the Three Absolutes Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony shall continue!"
Cheers immediately erupted across the plaza.
Though this recruitment ceremony had encountered an unexpected twist, it had also displayed the Three Absolutes Sect's strength to everyone, making those