Chapter 262: 262: Cunning Old Pigeon (Seeking Monthly Pass)
Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Cunning Old Pigeon (Seeking Monthly Pass)
Yunzhou.
Atop the Yin Yang Array Sect, on the Suspended Island in the very center.
At this moment, a colossal altar had been erected here.
Guests from many great states had already taken their seats, entertained by the many Elders of the Yin Yang Array Sect.
The people from the Yin Yang Array Sect didn’t differentiate in their treatment of the various Yunzhou forces, they were hospitably received as well.
They were all waiting for the arrival of Zhang Han to start the grand ceremony.
They had already been waiting for quite a while.
But there was not the slightest hint of impatience on their faces, instead, they waited quietly and continued waiting.
Facing others, they might have already left directly.
Yet facing Zhang Han, they wouldn’t dare do such a thing.
Zhang Han hadn’t arrived, so they waited, no need to make an enemy out of Zhang Han over this.
Amid the waiting of everyone.
At last, Zhang Han reached the altar.
He walked through the air, each step forming a formation beneath his feet in an instant, bearing him forward.
Once he reached the edge of the altar, he stopped, hands behind his back, looking down with his usual warm smile on his face.
Upon seeing Zhang Han, everyone stood up.
“Greetings, Daoist Zhang (Greetings, Sect Master)!”
Everyone bowed in salute.
Among them, the many forces of Yunzhou looked at each other, uncertain of how to address Zhang Han.
They didn’t know whether they should be considered peers or what, and messing up the address would be awkward.
These people thought for a moment but were still somewhat puzzled.
Then someone had a sudden insight, stepped forward, and loudly exclaimed.
“Greetings, Holy Yin Yang Arrayist!”
As soon as this term was uttered.
The others also had a spark of realization; they all had heard of Zhang Han’s ability to set up formations from rumors.
Addressing him as ‘Saint’ was perfectly acceptable.
And Zhang Han, being the Sect Master of the Yin Yang Array Sect, associated with the terms Yin and Yang, the title Holy Yin Yang Arrayist.
It made complete sense.
Realizing this, the others also started to call out.
“Greetings, Holy Yin Yang Arrayist!”
Hearing voices rising from all around the altar.
Zhang Han, standing in the midst of the altar, nodded his head in satisfaction.
When he heard the term ‘Holy Yin Yang Arrayist’, he was slightly startled and glanced sideways at those from the Yunzhou forces without showing any sign of acknowledgment.
Instead, he turned to all the directions and performed a salutation.
“It’s a great honor that fellow Daoists grace this ceremony with your presence; such respect is already the greatest courtesy. There’s no need for further formalities,”
“Please take your seats again,”
said Zhang Han with a smile.
In his words, there was a charm that felt as refreshing as a spring breeze, displaying the elegance of a scholar to its fullest extent.
Even a raised hand ought not to strike a smiling face.
These people arriving for the ceremony had intentions of ingratiating themselves with Zhang Han.
Hearing his polite words, aside from their thoughts of ingratiating, they felt even more admiration for Zhang Han.
This world has always revered the strong.
Zhang Han’s strength was not the slightest bit inferior to theirs.
Moreover, his background was far greater than theirs, being a disciple of the Wayless Sect.
Even if Zhang Han were rude to them, they would have to swallow their grievances.
Yet to their surprise, Zhang Han turned out to be so polite.
This led them to only sigh in admiration for Senior Chu’s adept teaching at the Wayless Sect.
After performing another salute, the crowd sat down once more, ready to witness the grand ceremony.
On the other side.
Zhang Han watched as everyone took their seats, and without any hesitation, he slightly turned his head to look at several Elders beside him.
“Let’s begin the ceremony,” he said, “gather the lost fortunes of the Holy Land, and let the Yin Yang Holy Land prosper once again.”
Zhang Han waved his hand as he spoke.
“Yes, Sect Master.”
The Elders nodded one after another and prepared to commence the ceremony.
But before the Elders could leave to begin,
one of the Elders suddenly stood up and stopped the others.
“Sect Master! Wait! And everyone else, please wait! We cannot start the ceremony now!!”
The Elder hurriedly said.
“Why??”
Zhang Han raised an eyebrow, looking at this Elder.
“Sect Master, you previously mentioned that the Sect Master of the Taiyi Sword Sect would come in person. Now, the Sect Master of the Taiyi Sword Sect hasn’t arrived yet, and not even a representative has come. Clearly, they have not arrived yet. If we start the ceremony at this time, wouldn’t that spoil the Sect Master’s big event? You guys, really, so careless, how could you forget such a thing.”
As the Elder spoke, he also reprimanded the other Elders, his words laced with spittle, barely stopping himself from cursing directly.
“Right, right, I almost forgot about that…”
“I also remembered this matter earlier and wanted to ask the Sect Master, but with so many things going on, I too forgot about it.”
“This is indeed our fault. If this causes the relationship between the Sect Master and Taiyi Sword Honor to worsen, then we would truly be sinners of the Yin Yang Array Sect…”
The other Elders also recalled the matter, each feeling quite helpless, seemingly frustrated at having forgotten about it.
Zhang Han standing beside them: “…”
Brilliant.
I had already made them overlook this matter.
And you, at this critical moment, have reminded them again??
Zhang Han took a deep look at the Elder who had just spoken.
This glance was significant.
Well done.
Wasn’t this the very same Elder who, in the meeting hall, bluntly asked whether he was defeated by Taiyi Sword Honor and hence fell to second place?
This person…
Zhang Han took note.
Once he was done with his affairs, this would be the first person he’d deal with!
Zhang Han gritted his teeth internally, yet remained composed on the surface, unsure of how to respond.
Could it possibly be that he should say that his eldest senior brother stood him up?
Ye Luo, oh Ye Luo, such an old master at standing people up!
Zhang Han internally criticized.
Nonetheless, those Elders came forward.
“Sect Master, Taiyi Sword Honor has yet to arrive. Perhaps I should go talk to the people from the various great powers and postpone the ceremony, waiting for Taiyi Sword Honor to arrive before we start?”
One of them suggested immediately.
“No need, Taiyi Sword Honor does not care about these worldly rituals, just proceed with the ceremony.”
Zhang Han shook his head, rejecting the idea.
“Sect Master, this won’t do. It may be that Taiyi Sword Honor doesn’t mind, but we of the Yin Yang Array Sect must care. If it gets out that we started the ceremony without waiting for Taiyi Sword Honor, slighting Taiyi Sword Honor, and someone with an agenda starts spreading this, it would become a significant issue in the relationship between Dong Yun and Yunzhou.”
Another Elder expressed his concern.
“Yes, Sect Master, I also support postponing the ceremony.”
“Sect Master, I concur. Taiyi Sword Honor is the Sect Master’s senior brother. Compared to the relationships with those powers present here, the relationship with our Sect Master’s senior brother is clearly more important and worth the wait.”
“Sect Master…”
That was the consensus among the Elders.
These words left Zhang Han feeling extremely helpless, again at a loss for words to rebut.
After thinking for a long time, he could only plan to lose face and tell the truth, to conduct the ceremony and discuss everything else afterward.
Just as Zhang Han was about to open his mouth to speak,
a piercing sound of sword whistling came from afar.@@novelbin@@
Weng…
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