Chapter 75

Qianyuan Mountain, towering a thousand feet high, spans two provinces and is one of the most famous mountains in the state of Lu.

At the peak of Qianyuan Mountain, known as Zhongyuan Peak, is the headquarters of the True Dao Sect, one of the five major sects in the state of Lu.

Although the True Dao Sect's ranking among the five major sects has been steadily declining over the years, its foundation remains strong. The grand hall built on the mountain's waist covers a hundred acres, with carved beams and painted pillars, exuding a majestic aura.

However, at this moment, Fu Jingbo, the sect leader, was not in a good mood!

Fu Jingbo's cultivation was not particularly high; he was only at the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, and among the True Dao Sect's core disciples, he was not considered outstanding.

The reason he was chosen as the sect leader was mainly due to his smooth and adept handling of secular affairs. Although many people were initially dissatisfied with his appointment, over the years, the True Dao Sect has been well-managed under his leadership, and such complaints have gradually diminished.

In the eyes of most disciples, the impression that Grandmaster Fu gave was that he always wore a smile.

But now, Grandmaster Fu's face was cold and stern. His expression made the subordinates on duty in the grand hall dare not even breathe loudly.

After a moment of contemplation, Fu Jingbo slapped the table and immediately rose, a jade-colored fan instantly lifting him and carrying him toward the back mountain.

Once unfolded, the fan displayed red and green colors, emitting a dazzling light that was almost blinding.

The Ice Fire Fan, a top-tier magical artifact, could produce ice with one flick and fire with another. It was used in battle to easily make the opponent experience the joy of the nine layers of ice and fire.

Many opponents of the Ice Fire Fan recognized that although it was a magical artifact, it was more powerful than many magical treasures. Not to mention Foundation Establishment cultivators, even Golden Core cultivators had few such level artifacts.

This Ice Fire Fan was naturally one of the rewards Fu Jingbo received as the leader of the True Dao Sect.

The red and green light carried Grandmaster Fu to a cliff in the back mountain. At first glance, the cliff was lush and showed no signs of human habitation, but after putting away the Ice Fire Fan, Fu Jingbo's expression became more respectful.

He held a paper crane in his hand, wrote a few words on it in the air, and then directly released it.

The paper crane flew like lightning, instantly disappearing into the center of the cliff.

After a moment, a small path suddenly appeared on the cliff, and a young man in his twenties walked out lazily.

"Grandmaster, why have you come?" The young man had a good appearance, with a hint of arrogance in his high-set eyes.

Fu Jingbo did not have much affection for this young man, but his smooth and adept handling of affairs made him smile and say, "Junior Brother Bai, I have come to report some matters to the three senior masters."

"Master and the two senior masters are refining the array. Although you are the grandmaster, disturbing them at this time might be... inappropriate," the young man said, showing a look of difficulty.

Fu Jingbo's brows furrowed. He considered using his authority as a senior brother and grandmaster to scold this junior brother, but thinking that he was the disciple of the head of the three Golden Core cultivators in the sect, he suppressed his dissatisfaction.

"Ha ha, Junior Brother Bai, the array that the three senior masters are refining is crucial to the survival of our True Dao Sect. I would not dare to disturb them for trivial matters," Fu Jingbo said in a low voice. "A few days ago, a disciple found five ounces of snow silkworm silk in the Ice and Snow Valley, which would be suitable for you."

Hearing about the snow silkworm silk, the young man's face brightened.

He rubbed his hands and said, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother. My Nine Fire Blaze Array is in need of an array flag, so I won't be polite."

"Ha ha, we are brothers, why be so formal," Fu Jingbo said with a smile, showing his closeness.

The young man smiled and said, "Senior Brother, please wait a moment. I will go and inform them."

Watching the young man leave, Fu Jingbo's face showed a hint of helplessness. Although he was the grandmaster, it was just a title.

Not to mention the core disciples at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm, even some Foundation Establishment cultivators favored by the elders did not take him seriously.

Fortunately, there were over a thousand outer sect disciples in the True Dao Sect who revered him like a god, allowing him to enjoy the feeling of being a grandmaster.

Counting on his fingers, Fu Jingbo reviewed the words he had prepared in his mind, fearing any omissions.

After all, this matter was entrusted by the three senior masters.

After a moment, the young man returned and said softly, "Grandmaster, Master and the senior masters are very busy and are not pleased with your disturbance. I had to speak up for you, and only then did the three elders calm down."

Although he did not know how much of what the young man said was true, Fu Jingbo still thanked him.

The young man waved his hand with a smile, "Senior Brother, there's no need to be so formal. We are all family."

"By the way, Senior Brother, I almost forgot. A few of our Bai family's younger members have joined our True Dao Sect this time. Please take good care of them."

So that's what you were waiting for!

Fu Jingbo smiled smoothly and said, "Junior Brother, rest assured. Your younger members are my younger members."

After walking through a winding path, the two entered a cave. The cave, though inside the mountain, was not damp at all. The faint mist and blooming flowers gave it a heavenly feel.

In the main hall of the cave, three people, one woman and two men, were discussing something. The woman looked to be in her forties, not exceptionally beautiful but still had a certain charm.

The two men, one with a flowing beard and a commanding presence, the other with a handsome face and a faint smile.

Seeing the three, Fu Jingbo hurriedly bowed respectfully, "Disciple Fu Jingbo, paying respects to the three senior masters."

The man with the flowing beard said, "No need for formalities, sit down and speak."

Fu Jingbo bowed respectfully to the three and then gently sat down opposite them.

The woman, who still had the charm of a mature beauty, picked up a jade cup with her youthful hands and said, "When we called you a few days ago, didn't we tell you that we were refining the Four Spirits Array and not to disturb us unless it was important?"

"Senior Master Xu, this time I have come for a serious matter!" Fu Jingbo stood up from his seat and said respectfully.

Senior Master Xu's face turned cold, and he said sternly, "Senior Brother Li has already told you to sit down. Why are you standing?"

Hearing Senior Master Xu's displeasure, Fu Jingbo began to sweat. Among the three senior masters, Senior Master Xu was the most difficult to deal with, not only strict but also prone to holding grudges.

"Disciple..." For a moment, even Fu Jingbo's smoothness did not know what to say.

"Junior Sister, let Junior Brother Fu speak first," the middle-aged man with a gentle smile said, coming to Fu Jingbo's aid.

This sentence made Fu Jingbo breathe a sigh of relief, but he did not dare to speak, only looking at the woman.

The woman huffed and said coldly, "Since Senior Brother Jia has spoken, you may speak."

"Yes, Senior Master. This time I have come to report on the recruitment of disciples for the Immortal Ascension Path," Fu Jingbo's head bowed even lower.

Senior Master Xu sneered, "I thought the Nine Lotus Sect had some new schemes. It turns out it's about the recruitment of disciples. As the grandmaster, you can't even handle the recruitment of disciples?"

Fu Jingbo's face turned pale, and he was about to speak when the dignified man surnamed Li said sternly, "You came to report personally. Could it be about Fang Ling?"

"It is about Fang Ling," Fu Jingbo rubbed his hands and said respectfully. "Fang Ling has already arrived at our True Dao Sect."

"Junior Brother Fu, I have always thought you handled matters well. How could such a small matter go wrong?" The man surnamed Jia's gentle face turned cold, and he said sternly, "Do you know the consequences of admitting Fang Ling into the sect?"

Fu Jingbo lowered his head and said, "Disciple has already conveyed the instructions of the three senior masters to Junior Brother Tong, and Junior Brother Tong has followed the instructions. However, Fang Ling passed through Qianfo Mountain. According to the edict left by the founding ancestor, he can choose to enter any of the five major sects and become a core disciple."

"For some reason, Fang Ling chose our True Dao Sect! Junior Brother Tong did not know what to do and brought him back!"

After saying this, Fu Jingbo felt a great relief. Regardless of how the three elders reacted, he had said what needed to be said.

The three Golden Core cultivators, who had been calm, now changed their expressions.

The woman surnamed Xu said in disbelief, "He actually chose our True Dao Sect, truly..."

What "truly" meant, Fu Jingbo could guess. But such words, Senior Master Xu could say, but he dared not continue.

As he silently waited, the three elders of the True Dao Sect did not speak, but their lips moved continuously.

Fu Jingbo understood that they were discussing the matter and dared not disturb them.

After half an hour, the old man surnamed Li said solemnly, "Junior Brother Fu, we cannot defy the edict of the founding ancestor. Since Fang Ling has chosen the True Dao Sect, he is our True Dao Sect's true disciple."

"He should receive the treatment due to a true disciple. Additionally, as a true disciple, let him become a disciple of Senior Brother Jinpeng and inherit the Seven Stars Peak lineage!"

In cultivation, there is no seniority; the one who achieves it first is the senior!

The one called Senior Brother by the old man surnamed Li was naturally a Golden Core cultivator!

But the True Dao Sect currently only had three Golden Core cultivators. Who was this Senior Brother Jinpeng?

However, Fu Jingbo's heart was filled with admiration.

Senior Master Li truly lived up to his name. He handled this matter very well. If Senior Uncle Jinpeng knew that he had a disciple twenty years after his passing, he would be overjoyed.

"Disciple will follow the edict!" Fu Jingbo said respectfully.

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