Immortal of the Nine Realms

On a black Immortal Boat, several hundred figures were gathered. These people came from various grand clans, including clan leaders, elders, and sect masters from various Dao sects. The weakest among them had reached the Enlightenment stage. No one below the Three Middle Realms was qualified to board this Immortal Boat and had to wait for news on their own ships.

The owner of this Immortal Boat was the Prefect of the Azure Dao Manor. Now, several hundred figures surrounded Qijian like stars surrounding the moon. The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor was the one standing closest to Qijian. With him was the ancestor of the Longwei Clan's Wei Family as well as Dao Union cultivators.

Ancestor Wei spoke gravely. "Prefect Qi, the re-establishment of the Three Thousand Dao Sect may not concern us directly, but since it is happening in the Azure Dao Manor, we cannot just sit by and watch.

"After all, there are many Dao sects in the Azure Dao Manor and most of us have some connections with these sects. If we allow them to proceed as they wish, I fear it will lead to great chaos in the Azure Dao Manor."

The others exchanged glances. Eventually, their gaze fell upon a group of cultivators dressed in Dao robes. These cultivators were not weak. Seven or eight of them were in the Fusion stage, with the rest at the Soul Splitting or Enlightenment stages. All of them were sect masters, elders, or senior members from various Dao sects in the Azure Dao Manor.

Among them was an elder dressed in a Dao robe with white hair and brows. He looked kind and benevolent. His robes were embroidered with nine fiery suns, each of which emitted a faint extreme Yang aura.

Fang Chen noticed this attire and immediately deduced that this man had to be the Sect Master of the Nine Yang Dao Sect.

Fang Chen then observed the cultivation levels of the surrounding cultivators and found that the numerous Dao sects in the Azure Dao Manor were merely bark and no bite. When it came to actual strength, the top clans still held the most power. Even the strongest Dao sect had only a Fusion stage cultivator as their leader and none had a Dao Union cultivator.

"Everyone, I've received word that the Three Thousand Dao Sect has already been granted an official decree from the Central Continent. Legally, they have sufficient grounds to stand firm. If you wish for me to stop this, I'm afraid it will be difficult," said Qijian casually.

"Granted a decree from the Central Continent?"

Ancestor Wei sneered. "It must have been Sword Leader Fang's doing. With the support of the Void Immortal Sword Sect, obtaining a decree from the Central Continent would be an easy task for him. But wouldn't this cause chaos?

"The Azure Dao Manor has just settled down and now he wants to stir up another round of conflict? If war breaks out, many cultivators will perish and the responsibility will fall on his head. Can he bear such a heavy karmic burden?"

"Indeed, it's pure madness," someone chimed in.

Many of the clan leaders agreed.

"If he's the sword leader of the Void Immortal Sword Sect, he should just focus on his role. Why stir up trouble in the Azure Dao Manor?"

Qijian smiled and said, "Actually, this is an internal matter of the Dao sect. We are merely spectators. But if you truly wish to resolve it…."

He turned his gaze toward the Daoist elder with white hair and beard and asked, "Daoist Yuanju, you've always had connections with the Three Grand Dao Sect. Do you know their stance on this?"

Daoist Yuanju smiled and said, "Daoist Xu Qingsong from the Great Expansion Dao Sect will be arriving soon. I believe he can provide you all with an answer."

The leaders were taken aback.

The Great Expansion Dao Sect has sent someone?

They nodded silently, sensing that they wouldn't need to take the lead on this matter—it seemed the Dao sects would handle it themselves.

As if by coincidence, just as Daoist Yuanju finished speaking, a figure appeared in the distance and floated gracefully towards them.

"I am Xu Qingsong of the Great Expansion Dao Sect, " greeted the man with a clasped fist.

Qijian immediately smiled and responded, "Ah, it's Martial Nephew Xu Qingsong."

The two had met multiple times due to their connection with Ji Liang so they were quite familiar with one another.

The others greeted Xu Qingsong with smiles as well. He was an Immortal Seedling of the Great Expansion Dao Sect and a strong cultivator in the Fusion stage. Even Ancestor Qin and other Dao Union stage cultivators didn't dare show any disrespect to him. ꭆ𝔞ɴŐβƐṢ

After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Qingsong's gaze shifted toward the distant Grand Thousand Dao Sect, where Fang Chen was lying on a chair basking in the sun.

A subtle coldness flashed in his eyes.

He had initially hoped that the Nine Yang Dao Sect would test the waters of the Grand Thousand Dao Sect and perhaps force Fang Chen to show himself. To his surprise, not only did Fang Chen appear out of his own accord, but he also caused a major stir and disrupted all of his plans.

"Daoist Xu Qingsong, what are your thoughts on the Grand Thousand Dao Sect?" asked Daoist Yuanju.

Xu Qingsong smiled lightly and replied, "You need not worry. The Grand Thousand Dao Sect has acted recklessly. Not only has the Great Expansion Dao Sect been informed, but the Innate Dao Sect and the Morning Star Dao Sect have also received news. I'm afraid that the three Immortal Kings will make an appearance at the grand ceremony tomorrow."

The leaders of the major clans immediately gasped in shock.

They finally understood how deeply the Dao sects feared the establishment of the Three Thousand Dao Sect. Just for this one matter, the Three Grand Immortal Kings might even descend?

"Three Grand Immortal Kings?" murmured Fang Chen thoughtfully.

Luckily, he had already informed Elder Xun in advance. With Elder Xun's capabilities, he was confident that this matter would be resolved effortlessly.

Daoist Yuanju had expected that the Great Expansion Dao Sect would only send one Profound Immortal. To his surprise, Immortal Kings were going to appear.

A smile of joy appeared on his face.

At that moment, another Immortal Boat tore through the sky.

Ancestor Wei couldn't help but sneer when he saw this. With a wave of his sleeve, a massive surge of spiritual energy swept out and intercepted the Immortal Boat.

As the Immortal Boat came to a halt, its owner let out a cold snort as he slowly approached the deck.

Ancestor Wei taunted, "You have come to join the fun, Brother Langya? Why not come over and reminisce for a bit."

The ancestor of the Langya Clan paused for a moment. When he saw that the Immortal Boat was full of figures from various major clans and sects, he couldn't help but feel a little more cautious.

He didn't board the boat but instead cupped his fist from afar and greeted Qijian.

"There's no need for such formalities, Brother Xingzhou. I assume you've come for tomorrow's grand ceremony for the Grand Thousand Dao Sect?" said Qijian, smiling.

Xingzhou did not hide his intentions and nodded slightly. "Exactly."

Since the battle at the Cloud Platform, the Langya Clan and Qijian seemed to have an amicable relationship on the surface but in reality, their relationship had long since turned hostile.

Xu Qingsong glanced at Xingzhou. "Senior, if you wish to attend the ceremony, have you considered our Dao sects?"

Xingzhou's eyes shifted slightly. "Oh? Who is this young friend?"

Langya Da Zhao and others turned their gazes toward Xu Qingsong. Seeing his Dao robe and sensing his Fusion Realm aura, they recognized him as someone from the Three Grand Dao Sects.

"Xu Qingsong, from the Great Expansion Dao Sect," Xu Qingsong cupped his hands and introduced himself. "Please, seniors, board the boat and reminisce with us."

"No thanks. The Langya Clan has already agreed to attend the ceremony, so we will definitely be going. Instead of standing, why not come for a chat instead?"

The ancestor of the Langya Clan smiled and steered the immortal boat toward the Grand Thousand Dao Sect.

Xu Qingsong frowned slightly.

Ancestor Wei took the opportunity to eye Langya Xingzhou and deliberately said to Xu Qingsong, "The Langya Clan has a good relationship with the Grand Thousand Dao Sect. It seems they are in favor of the re-establishment of the Three Thousand Dao Sect."

"It's not that simple."

A faint cold smile appeared in Xu Qingsong's eyes.

Noticing the arrival of the guests, Fang Chen's divine soul returned to his body.

After the Immortal Boat landed, he brought Li Daoye and the others to greet them.

"I pay my respects to you, Ancestor Langya."

"The Langya Clan's ancestor is here?"

Elder Xu and the others were secretly astonished.

An important person has arrived?

Suddenly, they were more confident about the re-establishment of the Three Thousand Dao Sect.

Langya Xingzhou led the group off the boat and exchanged warm greetings with Fang Chen.

Suddenly, Langya Wenxia looked toward Zhou Bufan and the others. He smiled at Fang Chen and asked, "Brother Fang, what a gathering. Are these friends brewing tea and discussing Dao? I'm a little thirsty, would it be alright if I join them for a sip?"

Before Li Daoye and the others could warn him, Langya Wenxia had walked straight to Zhou Bufan and the others. He asked enthusiastically, "Fellow Daoists, I am Langya Wenxia. Would you mind if I join you?"@@novelbin@@