"This..."
For a moment, Guang Chengzi did not know what to say.
"Look at yourself. Do you look anything like the foremost disciple of the Exposition Sect? Where is the bearing of a Virtuous Immortal?"
At Lord Yuanshi's words, Guang Chengzi burst into tears.
He had thought that failing to secure a seat among the Four Emperors had embarrassed Lord Yuanshi, who would surely blame him. Instead, his teacher was still concerned about him.
"Teacher!"
Seeing Guang Chengzi's tear-filled eyes, Lord Yuanshi's resolve softened once more.
Taiyi, Cihang, and the other Exposition Sect disciples breathed a little easier. Sensing that Primordial Heavenly Venerable's mood had improved, they resumed their usual haughty manner.
Randeng watched it all quietly from the side and sighed inwardly.
If the sect leader could bring himself to punish them, perhaps they'd show some restraint from now on. What a pity...
When Randeng saw the expressions on the Interception Sect disciples' faces, he was especially disappointed.
Once the sect leader makes good on his promise, I'll have to find a way forward for myself.
Lord Yuanshi might have been petty, but no one could fault how he treated the Exposition Sect disciples. He healed True Person Taiyi's injuries and offered his disciples words of comfort.
"Enough. Let this matter rest. You suffered a setback, but it showed that while cultivating virtue, you must also strengthen yourselves."
"The Human Race is about to enter its age of prosperity. The Dao Ancestor has said that anyone who takes a Great Sage of the Human Race as a disciple may receive the Human Race's fortune and Merit if that disciple becomes Co-Lord of the Human Race."
Guang Chengzi and the others' eyes lit up again.
"Teacher, do you mean we can take Great Sages of the Human Race as disciples?"