101: Visit

The positions of these Elders were established when the Sect was founded.

Now, to be stripped of them, the intention is self-evident.

"Sect Master, make yourself at home."

The three Elders had long been utterly disappointed with this cold and indifferent Sect Leader.

No one spoke up to refute anything; they simply said a sentence and left with a flick of their sleeves.

Just at this moment.

A young Disciple, looking flustered, suddenly ran in from outside the main hall.

"Sect Master."

His eyes filled with deep shock, he forgot to bow and spoke directly.

"The previous Sect Leader Yao Cheng has returned and is currently outside the mountain gate."

"What? The Venerable One has returned?"

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone was astonished.

Yao Cheng had been missing for decades.

Everyone had almost concluded in their hearts that he had perished.

They never expected him to suddenly return today.

It was truly shocking.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Among everyone present, the most excited were the three Elders who had been about to leave.

One of them even grabbed the young Disciple.

He asked again, disbelievingly.

"Yes, it's true. Sect Leader Yao Cheng and his party of three are currently outside the mountain gate."

The young Disciple's voice was filled with trepidation.

"Hahaha! Oh, this is truly wonderful."

"Heaven has eyes; I never thought this old man would live to see him again in his twilight years."

After a burst of wild laughter.

The three Venerables rushed out first, speeding towards the mountain gate.

Tong Chenyang sat in his seat, his expression grim, his hands clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

This person actually returned?

Tong Chenyang found it somewhat unbelievable.

He had personally hunted and killed Yao Cheng back then.

How could he possibly return?

Could it be fake?

Is someone plotting against the Dan Ding Sect?

Tong Chenyang's thoughts raced, and after a moment, he spoke coldly.

"Let's go out and see as well."

After speaking, he stood up and led the other Elders out of the main hall... Outside the mountain gate.

Many Disciples had already been drawn out.

"It's the Sect Leader! It's really him."

"Although he looks younger than before, his appearance hasn't changed at all."

"Decades have passed, and there was no news of him, yet now he has suddenly returned."

Everyone was excited, looking at the figures in the sky with expressions of disbelief.

"This old man has returned."

Yao Cheng murmured to himself, his tone somewhat emotional.

Looking at the familiar plants and trees, and the vast mountain gate, a complex mix of emotions involuntarily emerged.

He had been away for too long.

He had almost forgotten this place, where he had poured all his heart and soul.

He gently closed his eyes.

It seemed even the wind was cheering his return.

Wang Yan's expression was moved at this moment.

"This is truly an Alchemy Holy Land."

His Divine Thought could detect that Spiritual Plants, medicinal herbs, and the Qi of Alchemist's Pill Furnaces were everywhere here.

For an Alchemist, it was equivalent to some ancient Holy Land Sects.

Next to him, Wang Dong's expression was as calm as water.

His deep eyes showed no emotional fluctuations.

He simply stood there with his arms crossed, overlooking the Sect below, like an Immortal banished from the Nine Heavens, his aura extraordinary and refined.

Although not intentional, an invisible majesty of a superior still emanated from him.

After only a moment.

The Dan Ding Sect's Third Elder, Seventh Elder, and Ninth Elder arrived together.

The moment they saw Yao Cheng, their emotions completely erupted.

"Sect Leader, I can't believe you're actually still alive."

"In this lifetime, in this lifetime!"

The three were extremely excited, shouting across the distance.

Before they could even finish speaking, dozens of other figures arrived soon after.

It was Tong Chenyang and the Esteemed Elders.

Many among them showed unusual expressions upon seeing Yao Cheng's true face.

They then occasionally glanced at Tong Chenyang beside them.

The two Sect Leaders met like this today.

Presumably, another great drama was about to unfold.

Yet, no one had ever believed that Yao Cheng's disappearance was without reason.

Tong Chenyang's eyes were cold as he stared at the figures in front.

Without saying a word, he subtly extended his Divine Sense to probe the surroundings.

Soon, a cold, mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

No one else?

Ridiculous, this Yao Cheng hasn't improved at all in decades.

He only brought two juniors, one at the Cavern stage, one at the Dharma stage.

How dare these two little pieces of trash come to reclaim the Sect?

Does he really expect to overthrow me based on some old sentiment?

Utterly laughable.

Tong Chenyang's disdain grew even stronger.

And Yao Cheng, upon seeing Tong Chenyang appear, a cold killing intent suddenly erupted in his eyes.

"Esteemed Elders, long time no see, and Senior Brother Tong."

"Oh, no, I should call you Sect Leader now, shouldn't I!"

These words contained an unimaginable murderous intent.

The temperature of the surrounding ground dropped considerably.

By now, many people had heard the unusual tone in his words.

They all turned their gaze towards Tong Chenyang.

"Hahaha! Junior Brother Yao, we haven't seen each other for decades, and I never expected you to still be so polite when we meet again."

"But there's no need for that; you and I are fellow Disciples, a simple fellow Disciple address is fine."

"Oh? Sect Leader, do you even deserve to mention the word 'fellow Disciple' to me?"

"The thing I regret most in my life is being blind back then, trusting you so much, only for you to conspire with several Venerables to try and kill me for a Sect treasure."

"Didn't expect it, did you? I survived with a wisp of my remnant soul."

"Today, everything should return to dust; it's time for a reckoning."

Yao Cheng was furious, every word laced with cold killing intent, roaring incessantly.

As soon as these words came out.

The Elders and Disciples were immediately shocked.

It turned out that Yao Cheng's disappearance for over fifty years was all due to Tong Chenyang's sneak attack.

And they were even fellow Senior Brother and Junior Brother.

What a cruel heart, to be able to do such a thing.

Although they thought this in their hearts, few dared to stand out and speak up.

Anyone with eyes could see that a major battle was unavoidable now that Yao Cheng had spoken this far.

However, Yao Cheng's side was simply too weak.

There was only one Venerable.

Who would win and who would lose was clear at a glance.

Some people already sighed in their hearts.

Sect Leader Yao Cheng was still too unwise.

If he could have endured for a few more years, and returned for revenge when he had gained strength.

Wouldn't everything have fallen into place naturally then?

Now, rushing back in such a hurry was merely courting death.

"Heh heh! Tong Chenyang, I've long suspected that Sect Leader's disappearance was greatly related to you. I never expected you to indeed be a heartless beast, capable of harming even your fellow Senior Brother and Junior Brother."

"How can such a scumbag be our Sect Leader?"

The three Elders who sided with Yao Cheng were enraged, pointing at Tong Chenyang and cursing him.

The expressions of the Disciples were moved.

"Heh heh, Junior Brother Yao, your methods are really too crude now. I know you want to reclaim the position of Sect Leader, but there's no need to slander me like this."