410: Holy Son, don't get beaten

“After years of separation, the Holy Son's demeanor is even better than before!” A group of Elders and Protectors came forward and began exchanging pleasantries.

But while they said they were exchanging pleasantries with Zhao Yujing, their gazes were mostly sizing up Lu Chen.

Who among them hadn't seen the Holy Son before? They were waiting here, and it wasn't the Holy Son they wanted to see, but Lu Chen.

Zhao Yujing naturally understood this but couldn't be bothered to argue with these old fellows. He simply patted Lu Chen's shoulder and said, “Lu Chen, come, say hello to the Senior apprentice-brothers and Junior Brothers of the Immortal Mansion.”

Lu Chen: “???”

Did his seniority just jump up too quickly?

To be blunt, if they were to talk about seniority, he would have to call anyone present a Martial Ancestor.

But from the Holy Son's mouth, it directly went from Martial Ancestor down to Senior apprentice-brother, and even...

Junior Brother?

This...

Not only did Lu Chen stare at Zhao Yujing with wide, innocent eyes, but the many Elders and Protectors present also looked towards the Holy Son.

What was this Holy Son trying to do?

With just one sentence, he elevated Lu Chen's status to be on equal footing with them, the Elders and Protectors?

According to the rules, cultivators from the branch of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion must first join their respective lineage, and then be ranked according to their seniority and qualifications. If their strength is sufficient, they can compete for the positions of Elder or Protector. Only after succeeding can they be considered equals with the Elders.

And Lu Chen, while possessing extraordinary talent and great strength, hadn't even truly entered the Dongxu Immortal Mansion yet; he had only just shown his Face. His status was already on equal footing with the Elders and Protectors?

It wouldn't be too late to talk on equal terms after Lu Chen became a True Disciple of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion!

“It seems all the Elders and Protectors are confused.” The Holy Son stepped forward slowly and calmly, walking towards the smiling Holy Master: “There is something I need to tell the Holy Master, and conveniently, I'll also give all the Elders and Protectors a heads-up.”

The Holy Master smiled and said, “Holy Son, speak freely.”

In his heart, he thought, 'This Holy Son of mine is becoming more and more unfathomable!'

Causing such a big stir, this one is likely going to step down from the Holy Son position. As expected, when strength increases, wings harden.

However, this was also somewhat anticipated. The Holy Master naturally knew what kind of personality his Holy Son had.

Indeed, after looking around, the Holy Son made a shocking statement: “I wish to step down from the Holy Son position, and the next Holy Son shall be Lu Chen. What do you all think?”

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Elders, Protectors, and even the Supreme Elder varied. Some thought, 'As expected,' some were shocked, some frowned, and some were displeased.

“What? The Holy Son wants to abdicate? Absolutely not.” An Elder immediately objected.

“The Holy Son stepping down is of great importance and cannot be treated lightly.”

“Even if the Holy Son wishes to abdicate, the next Holy Son should be chosen through competition among all the True Disciples of our Immortal Mansion. How can someone be appointed to inherit the Holy Son position?”

Various arguments were exchanged, one after another.

The Holy Son, however, simply listened quietly and did not argue with them.

The Holy Master was the same, merely standing with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed, as if it had nothing to do with him.

Lu Chen, meanwhile, quietly observed the group of Elders and Protectors before him, marveling in his heart.

The Dongxu Immortal Mansion truly lived up to its name. Just from what he saw, he spotted nearly two hundred Great Power in the peak Tongtian Realm. Among them, three had already reached the Ascension Realm, whom even Lu Chen couldn't see through. This didn't even include that Holy Master.

One must know, this was not the entire strength of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion.

Someone like Chen Tianshu had not returned, and most of the other Supreme Elders were likely still in secluded cultivation. There were also certainly Elders and Protectors who had not yet arrived.

One could only say that the overlords standing at the very peak of the entire Starry Sky were indeed overlords.

Finally, his gaze couldn't help but fall on that calm and composed Holy Master. Coincidentally, the Holy Master also looked over at this moment. Their eyes met, and the Holy Master smiled lightly, nodding without speaking.

Startled, Lu Chen quickly bowed and cupped his hands in salute.

This Holy Master was strong, very strong, unfathomably strong.

Although at first glance he seemed like an ordinary, common teacher, upon closer inspection, he was like gazing up at the Starry Sky at night – vast, deep, and infinitely grand.

His heart inexplicably began to pound.

The Holy Son was so arrogant, and had even said that the Holy Master wasn't capable either. He hoped the Holy Son wouldn't end up being hung up and severely beaten by the Holy Master!

Crucially, the Holy Son had also involved him.

Please, don't let me get beaten along with him!

Finally, after the continuous refutations from the Elders and Protectors, the scene fell into a brief silence.

Only then did the Holy Son slowly speak: “Since you all have such insightful opinions, then perhaps we can change the method.”

He slowly raised his head: “If reason doesn't work, then we'll talk with fists. This is an unchanging rule in the cultivation world since ancient times. It was so in the past, it is so now, and it is also so within the Dongxu Immortal Mansion.

“Three days from now, gather all the Elders, Protectors, and True Disciples of the Immortal Mansion. We will have a good talk about reason.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the previously active Elders and Protectors immediately exchanged glances.

This Holy Son of theirs was getting serious!

But, if that was the case, it was also easy to say.

The Holy Son was indeed very strong, perhaps already in the Ascension Realm. But even if he was in the Ascension Realm, he was only just entering it. Within the Dongxu Immortal Mansion, there were still a few who could suppress someone just entering the Ascension Realm.

At that time, the Holy Son wouldn't be able to have the final say.

At least, that Holy Master had not yet spoken.

“Holy Master, what do you think?” Finally, the Holy Son's gaze fell on the Holy Master, who had remained silent.

Whether it was his desire to step down from the Holy Son position or to gather all the Elders and Protectors of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion, it required the Holy Master's nod.

“Since the Holy Son has this idea, then, as the Holy Son wishes.” The Holy Master smiled and looked at the Holy Son. After watching for a while, he slowly turned around: “After years of separation, Holy Son, why not come and reminisce with this old man?”

The Holy Son stepped forward to follow: “I also have some things I wanted to discuss with the Holy Master.”

One Holy Master and one Holy Son, each took a step and had already ascended into the palace suspended within the hazy immortal mist, disappearing from sight.

'The Holy Son is so bold! I'm so afraid he'll get beaten!' Lu Chen inexplicably felt a little nervous for his Holy Son.

That was the Holy Master of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion, a monstrous figure standing at the peak of the Starry Sky. Could someone in that position be simple?

Of course not. This was the cultivation world, and in the end, strength reigned supreme.

All schemes, all forming of factions, were useless. If your strength wasn't enough, you definitely couldn't hold onto that position. Even if you had the support of many Elders and Protectors, you still wouldn't succeed.

Because this was the facade of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion, the existence standing at the highest position. Whether internally or externally, strength was required.

If your strength wasn't enough, internally there would be stronger individuals challenging your authority, or even taking your position.

Externally, people would also probe, or even kill you.

Without strength, what Holy Master position would you hold? Don't go outside and get killed by the Demon Clan, it would completely disgrace the Dongxu Immortal Mansion.

And now, the Holy Master of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion, who stood at the highest position, had taken the Holy Son away.

The Holy Son's defiant attitude just made him very likely to get beaten.

How could Lu Chen not worry?

'Holy Son, please don't get beaten!'