Immortal of the Nine Realms

Many people actually knew about Hong Qing’s background; he was someone who had once received teachings from Senior Yun He but was captured and detained by the Great Expansion Dao Gate for hundreds of years once they learned of that.

Such occurrences were common, and it wasn’t only the Great Expansion Dao Gate that did this. The Morning Star Dao Sect and the Innate Dao Sect had engaged in similar actions as well.

Moreover, aside from the Dao Sects, many sects would choose to target those cultivators who had received teachings from Yun He. However, some methods were more brutal, while others were more gentle.

People initially thought that Hong Qing would have gone mad after hundreds of years of torture, but seeing him now, it was clear that he had been pretending to be crazy all these years.

Everyone couldn’t help but sigh. Pretending for so many years wasn’t easy at all. The average cultivator would have gone mad long ago.

Hong Qing’s gaze fell on one of the cultivators from the Great Expansion Dao Gate. “Ouyang Haoyu, one day my master will completely awaken. When that day comes, all of you will meet a terrible end.”

That cultivator was at the Enlightenment Realm and he was also the one who had just threatened Yun He.

Ouyang Haoyu said with a cold smile, “Awaken? If he could awaken, he would have done it long ago. To take it a step further... if Senior Yun He were normal like you and me, and not just a remnant soul, he would have already passed on. You shouldn’t be expecting him to awaken; he can only stay with us longer in this state of madness.

“Stop trying to threaten us; don’t you understand? There is simply no such thing as the Three Thousand Dao Sect. This is just a lie concocted by you ants. A foolish delusion. You attempt to deceive the masses with this lie, making people believe that you are the true orthodox sect, using it to coerce the world’s dao sects into submission. What a joke.”

He swept his gaze around. “Look around; among the cultivators standing here today, who does not have an illustrious background? Are there any cultivators from your so-called Three Thousand Dao Sect among us?”

The crowd smiled knowingly but did not interrupt him. Since this person was surnamed Ouyang, he must be related to the Immortal King from the Great Expansion Dao Gate. Moreover, Ouyang Haoyu was correct; there was no such thing as the Three Thousand Dao Sect anymore.

People could only glean bits and pieces of the tales from ancient texts regarding the peak of the Three Thousand Dao Sect. But whether these stories were true or false, who could tell? At the very least... this person, who was rumored to be the Heavenly Cloud Emperor from the Three Thousand Dao Sect, had ultimately ended up as a remnant soul in this world, a tragic fate.

If the Heavenly Cloud Emperor was indeed as powerful as the legends suggested, why could he not become a First Rate Sect Leader?

Wang Zhenlong glanced at Ouyang Xuanzhen and sneered. “The Great Expansion Dao Gate is truly arrogant. Aren’t you afraid that Senior Yun He, after all these years, might actually have taught some capable disciples?”

Ouyang Xuanzhen replied nonchalantly, “If he were not a remnant soul, perhaps he could have taught a few cultivators worthy of my attention. Unfortunately, he is just a remnant soul, leaving behind only a few insignificant inheritances. How far can these cultivators truly go?”

Qingxiang Zhenjun and the old woman Zhao from the Desolate Academy nodded lightly. Although they did not comment on the actions of the Great Expansion Dao Gate, Ouyang Xuanzhen’s words were indeed correct.

“Xuanzhen, I think the probing has gone on long enough. The Heavenly Cloud Emperor will not awaken,” said Heavenly King Zhen indifferently.

Ouyang Xuanzhen nodded gently, his lips moving slightly.

Ouyang Haoyu, who had been mocking all this while while keeping a close watch on Yun He’s expression, immediately shut his mouth. However, he decided to do one more thing. This opportunity was rare, and it might help the Great Expansion Dao Gate gain more Dao inheritances!

“Hong Qing, there are many like you who were suddenly noticed by Senior Yun He. Besides those unfortunate souls who have failed to survive these years... there must be others who are cultivating secretly, so why haven’t we seen them today, even after such a long time?”

A cold sneer appeared on Ouyang Haoyu’s face. “Speaking of which, aren’t they also Senior Yun He’s disciples? Although he has lost his mind and cannot remember you as disciples, you should at least have come forward to help your fellow sect members when in trouble instead of lurking in the shadows and watching coldly. How can you even talk about the Three Thousand Dao Sect like this?”

Once this was said, the hundreds of cultivators who had just received inheritances immediately spoke up to deny it, saying that the inheritances they received were too useless and that they were not Yun He’s disciples.

Ouyang Haoyu paid them no mind; he wasn’t fishing out true inheritors from these people. There would be people to verify whether what they received was good or bad.

Hong Qing’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately shouted, “Don’t show yourselves; the Great Expansion Dao Gate is fishing!”

Suddenly, a long sigh echoed, “Alas... The younger generation really doesn’t understand manners anymore. I don’t know if it’s the world that has changed or it’s the hearts of people that have changed.”

Everyone was slightly startled, feeling the scene in front of them shift. Suddenly, an old man and two young people appeared beside Hongqing.

Those with sharp eyes immediately recognized the identity of the old man.

“Is that the ancestor of the Greenwood Sect!?”

“Isn’t he a Profound Immortal? I heard he hasn’t shown his face for a long time, and some suspected he had already passed away....”

“Why is he here to join this commotion? I remember that some time ago, a disciple of the Greenwood Sect became an Immortal Seedling and obtained a very important spiritual tree, bringing along quite a bit of trouble for the Greenwood Sect.”

The crowd whispered among themselves.

As for the likes of Extreme Sword Peak’s master and several Profound Immortals who were quietly watching from the shadows, they were surprised upon seeing the appearance of the Greenwood Sect’s ancestor. The Greenwood Sect was a reclusive sect whose disciples only liked to farm and plant trees, maintaining good relations with various factions and doing great business.

Why would their ancestor appear here today? They found it difficult to understand.

Langya Wengqiu looked shocked. “Isn’t that Senior Brother Fang!?”

Cheng Yuhe and Jing Xu, among others, quickly focused their attention and indeed saw Fang Chen standing beside the Greenwood Sect’s ancestor. They were instantly filled with confusion.

“Why is Fang Chen with them?”

The master of Extreme Sword Peak glanced at the other peak masters, but from their bewildered expressions, it was clear they were similarly puzzled.

Only Wang Zhenlong had a faint smile in his eyes, standing on the Immortal Boat.

“Is he sick? Why is he here too?”

The Golden Core Realm Immortal Seedlings were shocked. They looked at Fang Chen with astonishment and deep apprehension.

Even those experienced Immortal Seedlings who had never seen Fang Chen had heard about the events at Immortal Dynasty Manor. After confirming that he was indeed the one who had defeated everyone at Immortal Dynasty Manor with just his bare hands, they all grew interested.

The Ninth Prince looked at Gai Hong. “Brother Gai, is that Fang Chen?”

Gai Hong glanced at Gai Yunnuo and saw that his younger sister’s face had turned ashen. Unable to help himself, he sighed and nodded. “Yes, that’s. But he isn’t today’s focus. Aren’t you all curious why the Greenwood Sect’s ancestor has appeared? I remember this one has always been reclusive.”

Everyone was indeed puzzled.

Fortunately, Ouyang Haoyu asked the question that was on their minds. “Senior Qingmu, what brings you here...?”

The Greenwood Sect’s ancestor smiled. “You say there’s no one from my Three Thousand Dao Sect? Well, here I am.”

“The ancestor of the Greenwood Sect... is a disciple of the Three Thousand Dao Sect!?

At that moment, not to mention the onlookers, even the likes of Heavenly King Zhen trembled slightly, their gazes toward the Greenwood Sect ancestor becoming somewhat profound.

Ouyang Haoyu was momentarily stunned... They had caught a fish, but it seemed like it was a bit too big?

Hong Qing looked at the Greenwood Sect’s ancestor in uncertainty, and a wry smile suddenly appeared in his eyes.