Chapter 193 Sermon

"Ancestral Master, who would have thought this Dharma Sword was so powerful?"

Ye Yunyang stared in astonishment; in the past, they had truly regarded the Maoshan Dharma Sword as merely a ceremonial object.

From this, it was evident that there had been a gap in the inheritance of the Maoshan Sect.

However, this was not surprising; the Maoshan Dharma Sword possessed a spirit and naturally would not allow itself to be wielded by the mediocre.

Li Hanguang, who had been appointed by the Maoshan Sect as the next Sect Head, was certainly no mediocre person.

Moreover, Jiang Chen had mastered the Shangqing Image-Aspect Sword, a Divine Ability and sword technique that was perfectly compatible with the Maoshan Dharma Sword, allowing him to wield it as easily as moving his own arm.

If the Maoshan Sect had produced outstanding talents generation after generation, they would not have been overshadowed by Mount Longhu.

As of now, the Maoshan Sect had even lost some of its Divine Abilities and Daoist techniques.

Jiang Chen gently stroked the Dharma Sword in his hand, and the sword could not stop buzzing and trembling; even bystanders could see how excited the sword was.

This couldn't help but make them extremely astonished; who would have thought a sword could behave in such an anthropomorphic manner!

"Once this matter is concluded, I will naturally return the Maoshan Dharma Sword."

Ye Yunyang and the others naturally dared not say anything more.

"Ancestral Master, I wonder what else you have planned, and if there is anything this Disciple can do to share your burden?"

Jiang Chen shook his head. "There is no need. It is merely some trivial matters of the mortal world; it will not require much effort."

Ye Yunyang understood. After pondering for a moment, he spoke again, "I wonder, in your opinion, Ancestral Master, should we hold this Zhai-Zhan Ritual ourselves, or should we announce it to the entire Daoist community?"

"You may handle this matter as you see fit. There is no need to ask for my opinion, as long as you do not reveal my identity."

"Very well, I understand, Ancestral Master. Then, Ancestral Master, your Daoist title was previously removed; should it now be reinstated in the Dharma Hall?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen felt a bit uncomfortable. I am still here, yet you want to set up my spirit tablet?

However, he also knew that this was Ye Yunyang's expression of filial piety.

But thinking of "filial piety" made him feel even more depressed.

"Do as you wish regarding this matter."

"Yes, Ancestral Master!"

Soon, Ye Yunyang simply stood beside Jiang Chen and gave instructions on the basic arrangements.

The reason he asked Jiang Chen whether to announce it to the Daoist community was that he secretly hoped to publicize it widely, wishing for the entire mysterious world and the authorities to know that the Maoshan Sect had an Ancestral Master return, and that they were no longer what they used to be!

He was just afraid of being too ostentatious and causing the Ancestral Master's dissatisfaction, so he asked cautiously.

Of course, now that he had received an affirmative answer, Ye Yunyang naturally had no more reservations!

Tears of excitement shimmered in his eyes; he seemed to already see the Maoshan Sect becoming great again under his leadership!

Afterwards, Jiang Chen continued to stay at the Maoshan Sect. As the Maoshan Sect had lost many Daoist techniques, he taught them, one by one, the methods that had been lost but which he could temporarily impart.

This made Ye Yunyang and the group of Daoists incredibly excited, not only because many exquisite and peerless Spells had been regained.

It was also because some Cultivation Techniques, although not lost, had been passed down to a point where the members of the Maoshan Sect could no longer fully understand some of their meanings.

For example, the Cultivation Technique practiced by Sect Head Ye Yunyang was something he hadn't fully grasped in certain areas; otherwise, even without Jiang Chen today, his Breakthrough might not have failed, and his path of cultivation would have been much smoother.

Not only that, but Jiang Chen also publicly preached the Dao at the Maoshan Sect for one day; on this day, all Disciples could come to listen.

Jiang Chen preached the most fundamental, most original, and core text of the Maoshan Sect, the "Shangqing Dadong True Scripture." The various principles within it could benefit any Maoshan Disciple, regardless of the Cultivation Technique they practiced.

When Jiang Chen announced that he would preach for a day, the crowd of Daoists was immediately ecstatic. This was an Ancestral Master of the Daoist community! Although the Ancestral Master said he would only talk about the most basic things, it would surely benefit them immensely.

After all, who could claim that their Foundation was stronger than the Ancestral Master's?

Just the fact that the Ancestral Master had lived from a thousand years ago to the present was enough to show how terrifying the Ancestral Master's Realm was.

Soon, all the old fellows ran back to gather their Disciples and grand-Disciples.

"You brat, what are you still cultivating? Go, go, go! I had to lower my status to plead with the Ancestral Master to preach for you. You must listen carefully, without missing a single word!"

"Listening to the preaching under the Ascension Platform today is a blessing you wouldn't be able to Cultivate in several lifetimes. Seize this opportunity; even I am a bit envious of you all!"

Some old Daoists shook their heads and sighed. They envied these vibrant Disciples; if they made mistakes, they could still correct them, but for their old bones, they could no longer be corrected.

...

Meanwhile, Jia He and Ye Qingmei happened to arrive at the Maoshan Sect at this very moment.

However, after arriving at the Maoshan Sect, they discovered that the people here were all bustling about, rushing toward the Ascension Platform with excited expressions.

This left the two of them completely confused, unable to figure out the situation.

Ye Qingmei casually stopped a Disciple. The Disciple was initially a bit impatient, but when he turned around and saw it was Ye Qingmei, his expression immediately softened.

"Oh, it's Senior Sister Ye. Are you here to look for Grand-Junior Martial Uncle Ye? He is not over at the Library Pavilion."

Although Ye Qingmei had not been ordained, because she had lived in the Maoshan Sect since childhood and started practicing Daoist techniques very early, some Disciples who had followed behind her since they were young were still used to calling her Senior Sister.

"Is there something big happening on Maoshan today? Why do I see all the Disciples heading toward the Ascension Platform? Isn't that place usually off-limits to Disciples?"

The Disciple said with an excited face, "There is a big event happening on Maoshan today, but it is a joyous one!"

"A joyous event?" Ye Qingmei and Jia He frowned slightly, then seemed to remember something.

"Could it be that the Sect Head Immortal Master has had a Breakthrough!"

"Aiya, what kind of joyous event is that... No, I mean, that is also a joyous event, but there is an even bigger joyous event happening!"

An even bigger joyous event?

Now, the two were completely confused. What else could happen at the Maoshan Sect that would be a bigger joyous event than the Sect Head's Breakthrough?

However, their confusion was soon resolved as the Disciple continued, "Master said that an Ancestral Master of our Maoshan Sect has returned and is about to preach the Dao to us!"

"An Ancestral Master!" Ye Qingmei and Jia He exclaimed in unison.

Although Jia He was surprised, after the surprise, he suddenly thought of something, his expression instantly becoming strange, with a faint sense of excitement.

This feeling was that while everyone else was hoping to see the Ancestral Master, he had already been carried across the Pacific Ocean by the Ancestral Master by the scruff of his neck!

Now, in the entire Maoshan Sect, who else had a closer relationship with the Ancestral Master than him?!

Hmm? Who else?!

Of course, that was assuming this Ancestral Master was indeed the Jiang Chen he was thinking of.