Chapter 79

Celebration

A month went by but no news of Feng Haochen came. Instead, Green Pine Sect’s invitation arrived at their door. Today was the Daoist Qing Song’s ascension celebration. Cheng Yan went to attend on behalf of their sect alone under the orders of Uncle An, who had the highest authority in Feng Haochen’s absence.

Mu Yu decided to disobey orders and sneak after Cheng Yan when Uncle An wasn’t paying attention. Mu Yu believed he knew Green Pine Sect well enough to have a good chance of finding Feng Haochen from the shadows. He ascended to Foundation Establishment Realm’s Fifth Layer in the single month, which was fast progress, but there was still a gap.New novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

Due to the difference in speed between Cheng Yan and Mu Yu, the celebration had commenced by the time Mu Yu arrived. Mu Yu furtively searched the trees and found a position to overwatch the plaza from the tallest tree.

Green Pine Sect erected a majestic and tall platform, embellished with dragon and phoenix patterns. The four Golden Core Realm Eight Layer elders, who held high authority in the sect and demanded as much respect as other sects’ patriarchs, stood at the four corners on the platform. Ever since becoming members of Green Pine Sect, they spent their days training in private; it was an honour to see the four of them together on the platform. They were dressed in white from head to toe to match their hair colour. Wearing stern looks, they monitored those below the platform.

Two of the elders were Daoist Qing Song’s uncles, namely Qing Yuan and Qing Yu. Qing Yuan and Qing Yu were erstwhile elders of Green Tiger Sect, the very sect Daoist Qing Song joined as a child. Apparently, Daoist Qing Song’s shifu decided to pass leadership of the sect to his ordinary son instead of Daoist Qing Song. Daoist Qing Song, therefore, didn’t see any hope in staying there. To top it off, the new patriarch was jealous of Daoist Qing Song’s aptitude, so he constantly tried to harm Daoist Qing Song. As such, Daoist Qing Song bid the sect farewell to establish Green Pine Sect.

Qing Yuan and Qing Yu were alienated after Daoist Qing Song departed, compelling them to join Daoist Qing Song. In turn, Daoist Qing Song granted them authority as Green Pine Sect’s two most senior elders. As for Green Tiger Sect, the new patriarch eventually ran it into the ground under his underwhelming leadership. He resorted to begging Daoist Qing Song for help. Daoist Qing Song brought Green Tiger Sect under Green Pine Sect’s banner. Hence, Green Tiger Sect was no more thereafter.

It was assumed Reverend Jiuhua was bitter Daoist Qing Song had ascended to Primordial Infant Realm, and the former was unwilling to show acquiescence. It was crazy for Reverend Jiuhua to pull a no-show as Daoist Qing Song could’ve crushed the entire sect if the latter took offence. Nobody could rationalise Reverend Jiuhua’s behaviour.

“Elder Qing Song, my shifu is held up with work. He will personally visit to congratulate you once he has wrapped up,” explained Ju Wenxnig, unnerved.

“I shall be waiting to receive him.” The corner of Daoist Qing Song’s lips tugged up subtly at the sight of dream come true; he had accepted becoming a servant to the youth, reasoning it was just the price to pay.

“Patriarch, Qing Yu wishes to speak.”

“The four of you need not stand on ceremony. You are my seniors and contributed to Green Pine Sect’s establishment. Now that I have ascended to Primordial Infant Realm, I will help you smash through your plateaus, which will also benefit the sect. Qing Yu, you are my uncle in terms of martial arts seniority. Please speak freely.”

“Thank you, Patriarch,” responded the four elders.

Qing Yu stood up and opined, “Patriarch, all patriarchs are gathered here today. Since you are now a Primordial Infant Realm cultivator, why not have the other sects merge with Green Pine Sect? That would end the under-the-table back and forth battles that have been taking place. They would not dare to defy you.”

That always was Daoist Qing Song’s ambition. With his new standing, nobody could stand in his way once he united the world of cultivation. His every word would be an irrefutable command. He was pro-revolution. As the new monarch, Daoist Qing Song was obligated to think about his people.