Under the insistence of Ling Dong, the newly appointed First Supreme Elder, and with Niu Zida leading the way, Ling Dong first went to the Ancestral Hall of the True Gang Sect in the Valley of Smoke and Fire. He knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to the Ancestral Master Wen Tongguang.
This was necessary for Ling Dong. Ling Dong had always been a grateful person. It could be said that without the True Gang Sect, Ling Dong would not be where he was today.
After that, Ling Dong went to the library of the True Gang Sect in the Valley of Smoke and Fire to read carefully. At the same time, the entire True Gang Sect in the Valley of Smoke and Fire was shaken by the arrival of the newly appointed First Supreme Elder, Ling Dong.
At the same time, the Sect Master Niu Zida also passed down the Sect Master's order. After two hours, all the disciples of the True Gang Sect were to come and pay their respects to the First Supreme Elder who had returned after being separated from them for a while.
During this time, Ling Dong also had some understanding of the situation of the True Gang Sect in the Valley of Smoke and Fire in the Long 'an Boundary. It turned out that not long after the Ancestral Master Wen Tongguang came to the Long 'an Boundary, he created the True Gang Sect in a very low-key manner.
There were very few records of the situation after the True Gang Sect was created. No one knew how it developed. However, at its peak, the True Gang Sect had more than a thousand disciples.
Among them, there were six Celestial Monarchs and more than a hundred Constellation Realms. It was considered a powerful sect in the Valley of Smoke and Fire.
However, for some unknown reason, the True Dipper Sect underwent a drastic change overnight. The Celestial Monarch and Constellation Realm experts who had followed the Patriarch disappeared from the world. The only Celestial Monarch who remained was severely injured in the invasion of a powerful enemy and passed away.
The strange thing was that the Ancestral Master Wen Tongguang seemed to have a premonition. After the Sect was severely damaged, the Ancestral Master deliberately left one of the ten personal disciples, the Third Supreme Elder, to take on the heavy responsibility of reviving the True Gang Sect.
After a few hundred years of hard work, Niu Zida was already the fourth generation Sect Master of True Gang Sect. True Gang Sect's revival was getting slower and slower, until now, it was almost like a coolie trying to survive in the cracks.
If not for the True Water Incantation passed down by the Ancestral Master, which had a Mystical Ability that was similar to the Water Evasion, Constellation Realm cultivators would be able to dive ten kilometers deep into the sea, where even middle-stage Star Venerates would not dare to easily enter. It was also because of this ability that the sect was able to sustain itself.
Otherwise, the True Dipper Sect, which had lost its only source of income, would have collapsed long ago. When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. Even so, the number of new disciples in True Gang Sect was decreasing every year. Sometimes, there were even cases of disciples defecting from the sect.
Even though the True Water Technique was a special skill, its combat power was rather weak. It was difficult for the cultivators of the True Water Technique to win against experts of the same level. That was why the surrounding sects did not have the intention to fight for this special skill of the True Kang Sect.
After coming out of the sect's ancient records room and listening to Niu Zida and Elder He's introductions, Ling Dong finally understood the situation of True Gang Sect in Long 'An Territory.
In terms of strength, True Gang Sect was stronger than the Ling family a while ago. However, in terms of experience, True Gang Sect was more miserable. They were almost enslaved by the Sea King Valley.
"First Supreme Elder, it's almost time. The disciples are already waiting in the main hall. Why don't we go over now and let the disciples pay their respects to you one by one?" Niu Zida asked carefully.
In a sect, the Sect Master's status was at least the same or even higher than the First Supreme Elder's. However, Ling Dong's strength was obvious. Niu Zida did not have the confidence to put on airs even if he wanted to.
Hearing this, Ling Dong frowned slightly. "Sect Master Niu, isn't it too troublesome to pay respects to them one by one? Isn't it enough to just meet a few of the elders and the rest of the disciples? "Ling Dong was not the kind of person who liked to show off, so he came up with this idea.
Sect Master Niu revealed an awkward expression. He gave Elder He and the others behind him a look and brought Ling Dong to the side. With a bitter smile, he said to Ling Dong, "I ask for First Supreme Elder's understanding. Our sect has been forcefully bought over by the Sea King Valley these past few years. The few of us old fellows can only pretend to be deaf and dumb, causing the entire sect to be filled with resentment. This …"
At this point, Sect Master Niu rubbed his hands together in discomfort. "The hearts of the people are loose! Just last year alone, there was a Constellation Realm disciple that was painstakingly nurtured who defected, as well as five Quasi Star Realm disciples. I want to let those disciples pay respects to First Supreme Elder one by one in order to gather the hearts of the people … "
After a pause, Sect Master Niu continued awkwardly, "I have already arranged for my trusted disciples to spread the news of First Supreme Elder's deeds. I just want to use this opportunity to …"
Without waiting for Sect Master Niu to finish, Ling Dong already understood Sect Master Niu's intention. To be honest, it was already a miracle that a nearly enslaved True Constellation Sect could hold on until now without collapsing.
Sect Master Niu wanted his disciples to pay respects to Ling Dong one by one because of this.
"Alright, let's do as Sect Master says!" Without much consideration, Ling Dong agreed to Sect Master Niu's suggestion. On this point, Ling Dong could not shirk his responsibility. This was a must.
Although Ling Dong felt that Sect Master Niu was not particular about the way he handled things, it was not easy for him to hold the sect together! However, Sect Master Niu was already doing a good job considering everything for the sake of the sect.
Seeing Ling Dong agree, Sect Master Niu's face was filled with excitement. He seemed to want to bow and thank Ling Dong. However, Ling Dong reacted quickly and helped Sect Master Niu up.
Sect Master Niu's aura surged as he wanted to bow down. However, Ling Dong had the Little Zhou Tian Divine Body. Although his cultivation base was not comparable to Sect Master Niu's, the divine power that came with the Little Zhou Tian Divine Body was not to be trifled with.
"First Supreme Elder, I …" Seeing that he could not bow down, Sect Master Niu raised his head and looked at Ling Dong, wanting to say something.
"Sect Master Niu, although I am a new First Supreme Elder, no matter what, I am still a part of True Constellation Sect, am I not?"
Niu Zida's eyes flashed with excitement as he held Ling Dong's hand tightly. At this moment, he suddenly felt as if the mountain that was pressing on his head had lightened by a few times.
"Sect Master Niu, how many elders and disciples do we have in True Constellation Sect?" Ling Dong asked casually as they walked.
Ling Dong's casual question caused Sect Master Niu to look embarrassed. "First Supreme Elder, according to the founder's rules, True Constellation Sect has four true elders, each holding an important position. However, currently, we only have three elders. Among them, Elder He is only here because we do not have enough people.
Apart from that, we have 213 disciples! Among them, there are eight first-generation disciples in the Constellation Realm, forty-seven second-generation disciples in the Quasi Star Realm, and the rest are in the Celestial Transformation Realm. Most of them are in the Early Celestial Transformation Realm. "
A look of understanding appeared on Ling Dong's face. The strength of the True Dipper Sect was weaker than he had imagined. There were at most three Celestial Venerates. Given the current situation, Sect Master Niu would not hide the strength of True Constellation Sect.
Even if he wanted to hide it, a sect that had not been around for more than a thousand years would not have the resources to do so.
"Heh, not bad!" Ling Dong looked at Sect Master Niu's embarrassed expression and said, "Sect Master Niu, everything will be fine!"
Sect Master Niu was stunned. He murmured softly, "Everything will be fine …"
In front of True Constellation Sect's main hall, there was a hubbub of voices. The mist that covered the sky all year round made it look like a paradise on earth.
"Please!"
Sect Leader Niu led the way. Elder He had already placed a cloud seat in the middle of the main hall, which was usually used for gatherings. More than two hundred disciples were discussing animatedly, especially Gu Feng, Ma Wu and the others who had witnessed Ling Dong's invincible prowess. They were surrounded by people at the moment, talking in high spirits, saliva flying from the corners of their mouths.
"He's here. Look, the Grand Supreme Elder is here!" Ma Wu, who had sharp eyes, shouted. Immediately, everyone's eyes focused on Ling Dong.
All kinds of voices rose. Some were disappointed, some were confused, some were doubtful, and some were expectant. But most of them were doubtful.
"So young? Grand Supreme Elder? Could it be that the Sect Master found someone to fool us? "
"I say, Senior Apprentice Brother Gu, are you sure you saw him split Protector Wu and kill a Celestial Lord expert with a single strike?"
In an instant, Gu Feng, Ma Wu, and the dozen or so martial artists who were present earlier began to argue with these questioning martial artists with flushed faces and ears.
"Grand Supreme Elder, please take a seat. I'll preside over this!" After Sect Leader Niu lured Ling Dong onto the only cloud seat, he ran towards the three old men who were gathered in a corner of the hall. Elder He was anxiously explaining something to another purple-robed old man who had a dissatisfied expression on his face.
Sect Master Niu went over and said a few more words. Only then did the purple-robed old man's expression soften slightly. However, he still looked displeased. Ling Dong sat cross-legged on the cloud seat and observed everything coldly. Everything entered Ling Dong's eyes.
"In order to welcome the lost Grand Supreme Elder, everyone in the True Dipper Sect pays their respects to Grand Supreme Elder Ling. Do not move!"
Sect Master Niu still had some prestige in the True Dipper Sect. After he shouted, the entire place quieted down. Sect Master Niu also set himself as an example. He was the first to kneel and kowtow to Ling Dong respectfully.
Of course, Ling Dong would not just stand there and accept the kowtow. He hurriedly helped Sect Master Niu up and imparted the long-lost Five Elements Enlightenment Skill to Sect Master Niu in front of everyone as a gift.
Sect Master Niu was overjoyed and the doubts of the other disciples were slightly alleviated.
"Next, I invite the three True Elders to pay their respects to the First Supreme Elder!" Sect Leader Niu roared excitedly.
However, the next moment, there was an awkward silence.
Because no one moved!
The purple-robed old man, who was the focus of everyone's attention, was staring coldly at Ling Dong. However, he did not move at all. No matter how Elder He tried to persuade him, he did not move. Sect Master Niu even signaled him with his eyes, but the purple-robed old man still did not move.
In a moment of desperation, Elder He, who was trying to persuade the purple-robed old man, had no choice but to walk up to Ling Dong. Under the shocked gazes of the other disciples, he knelt down and paid his respects to Ling Dong.
Ling Dong, who knew what was going on, was not angry. He knew what he should do next.
He stood up and helped Elder He up. After a while, he asked, "Elder He, your cultivation has been stuck at the peak of Level 9 Constellation Realm for a long time."
"Grand Supreme Elder, I have been stuck at this bottleneck for more than 40 years!" Elder He's face was filled with regret.
Ling Dong smiled faintly. Then, he faced the disciples and said, "Ah, Elder He is paying a grand visit to this Supreme Elder today. I cannot accept this gift for nothing. In that case, how about I give Elder He a grand gift to help you break through to the Star Venerate level?"
"What?" Elder He was stunned. He thought that he had heard wrongly.
The other disciples, including Sect Master Niu and the purple-robed old man, were stunned. However, a look of disdain appeared in the latter's eyes.
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