In a side hall of the Qian Tian Palace in Xuanmen Tianzong, a purple-robed female cultivator with a star crown was sitting on the main seat. In the air in front of her, there were flashes of light and shadows, showing the wonders of all living beings.
Below her, there were many young disciples sitting in an orderly manner, listening to her carefully.
After the disciples of Xuanmen Tianzong became true inheritors, they each had their own masters. Usually, they would follow their masters and focus on cultivating, but sometimes, there would be public lectures like when they were foundation disciples in the Yunfeng Hall.
This was because most of their elders had their own strengths, but there were some principles that the younger generation disciples also needed to study.
They didn't need to be very proficient, but at least they had to dabble in it and not be ignorant. Therefore, from time to time, different elders would give public lectures on a certain aspect. Other than those who went out to travel or cultivate in seclusion, the younger generation disciples had to attend the lectures, and at the same time, they had to be tested by the elders after the lectures.
"That's all for today. After you go down, try to figure it out carefully. The next time I give a lecture, I will test you. Although it won't be difficult, don't take it lightly," the female cultivator said after finishing today's lecture.
The younger generation disciples immediately stood up and bowed. "We won't forget."
They left one after another, and the female cultivator in the main hall also stood up. She looked at the roof of the side hall with a slightly dazed gaze. "Why do I feel a little uneasy, what is it …"
Her heart suddenly moved, and she turned her head to look at the entrance of the main hall. After a while, a young man appeared there.
The two of them looked at each other, and the young man smiled. "Little sister, I'm back."
Xu Miaoying, who was a role model in front of the fourth generation true inheritors, had already become Yuanying. At this moment, she stood there in a daze. She couldn't control her emotions, and her heart ached. "Brother …"
Xu Yunsheng looked at his sister, and his heart was filled with emotions.
Although they hadn't seen each other for many years, the brother and sister had never become estranged. They had depended on each other since they were young, and after the erosion of time, their relationship became even stronger.
All these years, Xu Miaoying had been trying to find Xu Yunsheng. She missed her elder brother all the time, and during the long years that Xu Yunsheng was in the Heaven Profound Realm, how could he not miss his only family member in this world?
Xu Yunsheng arrived in front of Xu Miaoying and said with a smile, "You've also formed your Nascent Soul. You're even stronger than me, your big brother. I really don't feel good. Before, it was always me protecting you, but now it's you who can stand up for me."
Hearing Xu Yunsheng's teasing words, Xu Miaoying also laughed. She took two steps back and bowed to Xu Yunsheng, "Disciple Xu Miaoying greets Martial Uncle Tian Xu."
"Senior Sister Miao Ying, you …" At this time, another female cultivator wearing the Qian Tian Palace's uniform just happened to walk into the main hall, and she couldn't help but be stunned when she saw this scene.
When Xu Miaoying saw that female cultivator, her brows moved slightly. She glanced at Xu Yunsheng from the corner of her eyes and saw that Xu Yunsheng's expression was normal, as if he was waiting for her to introduce him.
"Junior Sister Jiao, this is my elder brother, Xu Yunsheng. He's also the martial uncle of our Qian Tian Palace's Tian generation. Together with Martial Uncle Tian Bi, they're the earliest disciples of Grandmaster." Seeing that Xu Yunsheng didn't mind, Xu Miaoying immediately introduced them with a smile, "Brother, this is my junior sister, Jiao Qing. Her Daoist name is Yuan Hui. We've become Master's disciples together. She joined the sect late, so you haven't met her before."
The newcomer was Yang Tie's true disciple, Jiao Qing. When she joined the sect, Xu Yunsheng had already been in the Heaven Profound Realm for a long time.
Although Jiao Qing joined the sect late, her talent in Dao was outstanding, and she made rapid progress in her cultivation. When she first joined the sect, she had already displayed an extremely top-notch talent. After all these years of cultivation, including the time she spent in the Accelerated Time Grotto-Heaven, she had successfully formed her Nascent Soul. She was a rising star among the third generation true disciples of Xuanmen Tianzong.
She looked at Xu Yunsheng, and after the initial shock, she already remembered who the person in front of her was.
Although they had never met before, Xu Yunsheng's image was preserved in Xuanmen Tianzong, so Jiao Qing naturally recognized him. However, ever since she joined the sect, she had never seen Xu Yunsheng appear, so she couldn't help but be a little surprised when she saw him.
The fourth generation true disciples might not know much about Xu Yunsheng, but most of the third generation true disciples knew that there used to be such an influential martial uncle.
Although she didn't know why Xu Yunsheng was still in the early Golden Elixir realm, Jiao Qing still solemnly bowed to Xu Yunsheng. "Disciple Yuan Hui greets Martial Uncle Tian Xu."
Xu Yunsheng smiled slightly. "Learning doesn't matter before or after, the one who has reached the peak is the first. The sect's etiquette can't be neglected, but after this exchange, there's no need to be so restrained."
Jiao Qing smiled. "Martial uncle is martial uncle after all. I'm fine, but Senior Sister Miaoying might be a little embarrassed."
She originally had a more active temperament, stubborn and eager to excel, but also cheerful and lively. As her cultivation deepened and she grew older, she became much more mature, but she still didn't change her past temperament.
In terms of cultivation and talent, although she joined the sect late, she originally had the strength to compete for the position of the First Seat Disciple of the Qian Tian Palace's third generation true disciples.
Back then, Ying Roza's disciple, Meng Honglou, and Ye Xinhui, who was also under Yang Tie's tutelage with her and Xu Miaoying, were also qualified.
Later, Ye Xinhui won and became the Qian Tian Palace's third generation true disciple, but in terms of strength, Meng Honglou and Jiao Qing were even slightly better. It was just that one of them was more cold and unsociable, while the other was more lively. Neither of them were good at teaching the younger generation, so they withdrew from the selection.
Xu Miaoying looked at her and smiled. "What's there for me to be embarrassed about? He's my elder brother, and also my martial uncle. When I was young, my elder brother and I depended on each other. It's also appropriate to say that an elder brother is like a father."
Jiao Qing looked at Xu Miaoying, smiled, and didn't say anything else. She sighed inwardly. The Xu Miaoying today was indeed very different from before.
In the past, although Xu Miaoying treated people kindly, she was stubborn and eager to excel, even more so than others, including Jiao Qing.
Although she wouldn't always have a cold expression, Xu Miaoying often had a frown on her face all these years, as if she had a heavy burden on her mind. She had almost never been as relaxed and happy as she was today.
As the three of them spoke, a crack in the void appeared in the side hall. The torn void was like an ordinary door.
A purple-clothed youth slowly walked out, his entire person seeming to have become one with the world, inseparable and omnipresent.
Seeing this youth, Xu Miaoying and Jiao Qing solemnly bowed. "Disciple greets Master."
The person who came was the second-generation direct disciple of the Qian Tian Palace, Yang Tie.
Today, he had already reached the Primordial Soul Realm, and his title was Dao Master Tian Tai. Although he was only a second-generation disciple in Xuanmen Tianzong, when he went out, he played an important role in the entire Divine Land, and was personally received by many sect leaders.
When Yang Tie saw Xu Yunsheng, he first bowed. "Senior Brother."
Seeing this, Xu Yunsheng immediately returned the greeting. "Tie, how have you been?"
A smile appeared on Yang Tie's face. "Senior Brother, it's good that you're back safe and sound."
Now, Zhu Yi did not directly manage the matters of the Qian Tian Palace and the sect, and the burden was gradually handed over to Yang Tie. Now, whether it was inside or outside the sect, Yang Tie's reputation was extraordinary.
However, in front of Xu Yunsheng, he seemed to have returned to the time when he had just joined the sect. At that time, he had joined the sect late, and other than listening to his master Zhu Yi's teachings, he would often ask Xu Yunsheng for guidance when he had any questions about the Dao. Xu Yunsheng had always been honest with him, and the two of them had a deep friendship.
Now, the world had changed, and the two of them were worlds apart in terms of cultivation. They could not be mentioned in the same breath. If it was someone else in this situation, Yang Tie did not know how they would feel, and whether their mentality would change. However, at this moment, when he saw Xu Yunsheng, there was only respect and joy in his heart.
When Xu Yunsheng saw Yang Tie, he did not feel ashamed of his inferiority, nor did he pretend to be arrogant. Instead, there was joy in his calm voice. "Indeed, I am satisfied to be able to return to the sect."
Yang Tie turned to look at Xu Miaoying and Jiao Qing. He said, "You two go back to your cave residences to cultivate first. Master has something to discuss with your Martial Uncle. Miaoying, you don't have to be anxious. Master will only take a little time."
Jiao Qing nodded, but Xu Miaoying's eyes showed a hint of worry. Seeing this, Xu Yunsheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will not leave the sect easily this time."
He did not mention the previous matter at all, and Yang Tie and Xu Miaoying did not ask much. At this moment, hearing his words, Xu Miaoying smiled with some embarrassment. She quickly bowed to Yang Tie and left with Jiao Qing.
After the two of them left, Yang Tie sighed with a smile. "Even as her master, this is the first time I have seen Miaoying like this. She has always been worried about Senior Brother all these years."
Xu Yunsheng smiled and softly sighed. "I know that this time, I will not leave. I will not leave again …"
Yang Tie glanced at Xu Yunsheng, and he could tell that Xu Yunsheng's words contained a lot of emotions, but he still didn't ask about it, and he continued, "Besides Miao Ying, Senior Brother Ying Luoza has always been looking for news and whereabouts of you, Senior Brother. Every time his disciple, Martial Nephew Yuan Xing, and even his disciples go out to gain experience, they've been repeatedly instructed to pay attention to news of you."
"I'm definitely no match for him now. Even his disciples are far superior to me." Xu Yunsheng smiled, and he didn't mind teasing himself in front of Yang Tie at all. "Not to mention that times are different from the past. Even though I don't know the exact situation in the sect, just based on what I know from the past, no matter if it's you, Junior Brother Yang, or Junior Brother Zhou from the Fifth Martial Uncle's faction, you're probably stronger than Ying Roza. Besides that, there's also Eldest Martial Uncle's Junior Sister Lin, Third Martial Uncle's Senior Sister Dao, and Youngest Martial Uncle's Junior Brother Huang. He has plenty of opponents to find."
"In this kind of situation, if he is still obsessed with competing with me, then Ying Luoza's vision is too small."
Yang Tie looked at Xu Yunsheng. "Senior Brother, you do not mean what you say. Do you know something?"
Xu Yunsheng's expression did not change, but he smiled bitterly in his heart.
His experiences when he was young had made him sensitive. He was aware of Zhuge Wanqiu's thoughts in the past, and he also vaguely felt that Ying Luoza was paying attention to Zhuge Wanqiu, but he could not be sure.
However, after hearing what Yang Tie said today, how could he not understand that Ying Luoza was so obsessed with finding his whereabouts for so many years because of Zhuge Wanqiu?
However, even though he had a deep friendship with Yang Tie, it was difficult for him to explain in detail.
"Wait …" Xu Yunsheng's heart suddenly sank, and a solemn look appeared in his eyes. "Ying Luoza has been looking for me for so many years, that means that Junior Sister Zhuge …"
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