The moment Yuanshi looked his way, Liu Mang stepped forward.
"Congratulations on gaining such fine disciples, Second Martial Uncle. The Chan Sect grows stronger by the day. I am the Netherworld Daoist. Greetings, Daoist Burning Lamp, and greetings, Senior Brothers."
Liu Mang inclined his head slightly to them all.
Yuanshi had secretly sent the others a message. They knew Liu Mang's status was no ordinary one, and that he had joined the Three Pure Ones before they had. Yet he was willing to lower his standing and call himself their junior brother.
Naturally, none of them dared take Liu Mang lightly. They hurried to return his greeting.
"Greetings, Junior Brother Netherworld."
"Second Martial Uncle, Teacher, Senior Brothers, I must oversee the Interception Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony, so I'll take my leave. In a few days, I'll visit you all at the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain."
With that, Liu Mang turned toward the vast crowd of cultivators behind him. In an instant, his imposing aura burst forth, displaying every bit of the bearing of a Saint's first disciple.
"Big Sister, Brother-in-law looks so handsome."
Bi Xiao leaned close to Yun Xiao's ear and whispered, earning an eye roll from her.
"He's already a Grand Unity Golden Immortal?"
"He might break through to Great Luo at any moment."
In the mirror, the immortals of Kunlun Mountain could not help blurting out their surprise as they looked at Liu Mang. Then they turned meaningful gazes toward Guang Chengzi.
Both men were eldest senior brothers, but Liu Mang was clearly stronger.
Even Yuanshi looked at Liu Mang with approval.
"Your Junior Brother Netherworld already has one foot in the Great Luo realm, though he has cultivated for less time than some of you. You may have reached the Golden Immortal realm, but