92: Chapter 92: The Buddha's Wrathful Lotus is in progress!

"This Disciple pays his respects to Revered Master and Senior."

In the reception hall of the Wonderful Sound Sect, Zhao Changsheng immediately bowed respectfully to Layman Qingyi and Venerable Tian Yun.

His face was full of reverence, with no hint of impropriety.

"You've been living quite well these years. You even managed to take over this Wonderful Sound Sect. Truly enviable."

Taking the spirit tea personally offered by Zhou Yuan, Layman Qingyi said with keen interest.

In response to Layman Qingyi's words, Zhao Changsheng replied nonchalantly:

"This Disciple merely wanted to find a suitable place for cultivation and a force to handle some trivial matters for me. The Wonderful Sound Sect happened to fit the bill, making Revered Master laugh."

"Alright, Sect Leader Zhou, you may leave now. The three of us have important matters to discuss that are not suitable for others to hear."

After taking a sip of tea and setting down the cup, Layman Qingyi directly issued the order for Zhou Yuan to leave.

Naturally, Zhou Yuan dared not refuse this dismissal from Layman Qingyi, a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

"This Junior obeys!"

After speaking, she bowed once more to Layman Qingyi and Venerable Tian Yun before departing.

However, before leaving, she cast a deep glance at Zhao Changsheng.

As if vaguely understanding something.

After Zhou Yuan left, Layman Qingyi took out several Advanced Talismans and set up a Restriction in the hall.

Seeing this, Zhao Changsheng understood it was certainly about the matter concerning Venerable Tian Jing.

Although Zhao Changsheng also understood this was a tremendous Opportunity that, if seized, would bring him great benefits.

He also understood that with his current strength, the chance of grasping this Opportunity was not great, even though his Realm had now Advanced to the Peak of the Middle Core Formation Stage.

But this did not mean he could compete with two Nascent Soul Cultivators, let alone slay these two Cultivators.

It was said he still had the trump card, the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, but that didn't mean he could use it casually. Over the years, he had tested it, and the success rate was not high; one could almost say he had never succeeded.

It could only serve as a last-resort trump card.

Then there were his cards. After eliminating Wen Tianren, he naturally obtained another Opportunity.

However, he hadn't used it yet. During this period, he had completed several more tasks and gained several more opportunities, but hadn't used a single one.

All this was to deal with the upcoming trouble and see if he could obtain this Opportunity.

If he could obtain it, that would naturally be a great boon.

If he couldn't, he still had to find a way to preserve his own life.

This was the most crucial point.

"Your progress over these years has been quite significant. To reach the Peak of the Middle Core Formation Stage so quickly. If we had come a few years later, you might have already broken through to the Late Core Formation Stage."

Layman Qingyi said with a smile again, his tone full of approval, as if he were truly a kind and benevolent Revered Master.

"Revered Master flatters me. It is mainly thanks to Senior Tian Yun's golden cloud pill. Otherwise, with this Disciple's meager abilities, how could I Cultivate so quickly? As for breaking through to the Late Core Formation Stage, that is not something that can be achieved in a short while."

Zhao Changsheng said very modestly.

Simultaneously, he was secretly pondering the purpose of these two Cultivators' visit. Was it truly for Venerable Tian Jing's Legacy?

"Besides the matter we discussed with you last time, there is another thing we have come to ask you. You must answer truthfully, without any concealment."

Hearing this, Zhao Changsheng's heart grew tense.

"Revered Master, please speak. This Disciple will certainly tell the truth, without any concealment."

"You must be aware of the matter of the fall of the Young Lord of the Holy Demon Island, Wen Tianren. The timing of your arrival at Heavenly Star City coincides with the time of his demise. So, do you know who was responsible?"

As this question was posed, Zhao Changsheng could only sigh inwardly. Just as expected.

"I report to Revered Master, this Disciple does not know who was responsible. But this Disciple feels it should be a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator like Revered Master. Otherwise, how could they so easily slay the esteemed Young Lord of the Holy Demon Island? It is said this Young Lord was practically the number one Cultivator below the Nascent Soul Stage in the entire Chaotic Star Sea, on the verge of advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage at any time, with vast divine abilities and extraordinary strength, far beyond what ordinary Core Formation Cultivators can compare to."

"It is only a pity this Disciple never had the chance to meet him."

Zhao Changsheng delivered his pre-prepared statement word for word, his tone and demeanor full of regret.

"It's best you didn't meet him. Otherwise, you might have been accidentally killed by him. Since you don't know, let it be."

Seeing Zhao Changsheng's demeanor, Layman Qingyi and Venerable Tian Yun exchanged a glance before Layman Qingyi spoke calmly.

"Now that you have reached the Peak of the Middle Core Formation Stage, it is time for you to follow the two of us to the Outer Star Sea to seize Venerable Tian Jing's Legacy. Rest assured, you will definitely not be shortchanged. After the matter is accomplished, you will certainly receive a share of the Legacy."

"Many thanks for Revered Master's great kindness."

Hearing this, Zhao Changsheng immediately displayed a profoundly grateful expression and bowed in thanks.

"Good, make your preparations. Six months from now, you will follow me and Fellow Daoist Tian Yun to the Outer Star Sea. However, the three of us cannot depart together; we must act separately to avoid attracting attention."

Layman Qingyi nodded, very satisfied with Zhao Changsheng's attitude, the smile on his face growing.

"This Disciple understands. Revered Master's consideration is indeed thorough."

Hearing this, Zhao Changsheng also breathed a slight sigh of relief and immediately offered flattery.

"Hmm!"

Layman Qingyi nodded slightly, then added:

"Remember, this time concerns whether you can condense a Nascent Soul in the future. You absolutely must not be careless in the slightest."

"This Disciple is clear. Revered Master, please rest assured. This Disciple will make all necessary preparations and will absolutely not allow any problems to arise."

Zhao Changsheng answered respectfully once more.

Afterwards, Layman Qingyi and Venerable Tian Yun shared some cultivation experience with Zhao Changsheng, urging him to break through to the Late Core Formation Stage as soon as possible.

Naturally, Zhao Changsheng listened to all of this with utmost seriousness, afraid of missing even a single point.

After finishing, Layman Qingyi declined Zhao Changsheng's invitation to stay and left directly with Venerable Tian Yun.

Zhao Changsheng breathed another sigh of relief, then summoned Zhou Yuan.

"Elder, what are your instructions?"

"No specific instructions. I just wanted to tell you that six months from now, I will be accompanying my Revered Master to the Outer Star Sea. So, I need to make some preparations. Please arrange things accordingly."

"Additionally, there is one more thing. If I do not return from this trip, you are to temporarily disband the Wonderful Sound Sect and have everyone go into seclusion and hide for a period. Even if they reappear later, they should conceal their identities and not easily expose themselves."

Hearing Zhao Changsheng's words of warning, Zhou Yuan's expression became quite grim.

She truly hadn't expected the situation to be this serious.

"But if I can return, then naturally all will be well. In the future, the Wonderful Sound Sect will certainly become a first-rate force in Heavenly Star City."

Just as Zhou Yuan was about to say something, she heard Zhao Changsheng continue.

Zhou Yuan was now a Middle Core Formation Stage Cultivator.