Hundred Sects Ceremony

As Sect Master Qin Wen of Wenxian Sect bowed his head, everyone in Wenxian Sect, without exception, ultimately became Crimson Luan's Disciples.

At this point, Zhong Qing's Disciples and grand-Disciples had reached a very considerable number.

However, Wenxian Sect's gains were clearly the smaller part.

What truly made Zhong Qing somewhat anticipate was the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony.

Early the next morning, Zhong Qing and his group departed directly from Wenxian Sect, heading towards the Heavenly Mountain where the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony was to be held.

Unlike their arrival, after the group left Wenxian Sect, their procession had noticeably grown larger!

Above the clouds!

Sect Leader Xiang Feng led the way for everyone.

Qin Wen was indeed among the group, but it was clear his spirits were low; he seemed listless throughout the journey.

In contrast, the Twelve Demon Generals were in high spirits, while Medicine Red Dust and others were somewhat expectant.

The Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony was a centennial event for countless Prodigies and many powerful forces in the Spiritual Land.

They were eager to experience such a grand event.

The group traversed mountains and rivers.

Along the way, they also passed by many local forces.

However, these were all insignificant forces; many of them were even much smaller than Liuguang Sect.

Zhong Qing, while drinking, asked Sect Leader Xiang Feng about matters related to the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony.

"Will all star-ranked forces in the entire Spiritual Land participate in this Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony?"

"Replying to Revered Master, normally, yes!"

"For a Sect to develop, injecting new blood is essential."

"And each time the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony opens, Prodigies from all directions of the Spiritual Land will rush to Heavenly Mountain. Unless there are special circumstances, no star-ranked Sect can ignore these Prodigy Disciples."

Zhong Qing nodded and asked again, "How does your Five Elements Sect's strength compare in the entire Spiritual Land?"

Sect Leader Xiang Feng replied truthfully, "Disciple is a Second Turn Pseudo-Immortal, but looking at the entire Spiritual Land, there are many whose cultivation is higher than Disciple's."

"Therefore, in previous Hundred Sects Grand Ceremonies, the top Prodigies were not available for Five Elements Sect to choose."

"However, with Revered Master accompanying us this time, I imagine the situation will be different."

"Even those Disciples with peak talent, as long as Revered Master displays a little of his skill, will certainly be taken under his wing."

As he said this, Sect Leader Xiang Feng had a hint of anticipation on his face.

Five Elements Sect's standing in the entire Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony was somewhat awkward.

It was the type that was neither high nor low.

Why did he previously go to such lengths to bring Wenxian Sect under his command? Wasn't it to bring Sect Master Qin Wen of Wenxian Sect along, adding a bargaining chip to this Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony, thereby gaining more say in selecting Disciples?

But now, it was completely different.

This was the confidence and assurance Zhong Qing's presence brought him.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Qing merely smiled and said nothing more!

This time, his visit to Heavenly Mountain was not just about the Prodigy Disciples who came to seek mentorship. After all, these Disciples were weak; even if he took them all, how much cultivation could they add to him?

Instead, the star-ranked Sects that came to recruit Disciples were his true targets.

Zhong Qing planned to take everyone heading to Heavenly Mountain with him!

The cultivation needed for his Emperor Realm path was too vast.

Zhong Qing suspected that even if all the Emperor Realm grand-Disciples of Wenxian Sect could quickly pass their Lightning Tribulations and achieve a Breakthrough, the cultivation returned to him would still not be enough for him to Break through to the Emperor Realm.

But if he took all the Sects from the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony with him.

And found a way to help them strengthen their power.

With so many people, it should be enough for him to enter the Emperor Realm without worry!

Zhong Qing was extremely eager to become an Emperor.

It was not only the anticipation of his own strength growing and transforming again.

But also because after becoming an Emperor, the System would unlock new functions!

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The Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony was a centennial event for the entire Spiritual Land.

As the date approached.

A continuous stream of people from all directions rushed to the Heavenly Mountain where the ceremony would commence.

The closer they got to Heavenly Mountain, the more they could feel the lively atmosphere of the event!

Within the cities, young Prodigy Disciples from small Families set out, carrying the hopes of their entire Families!

In the mountains, Loose Cultivators were ready to depart, preparing to try their luck to see if they could join a relatively powerful star-ranked Sect and become an honored guest.

Even in the deep sea, Yao Beasts transformed into human form and came ashore, preparing to witness the spectacle!

For a time, across the land, in various cities, within taverns, restaurants, and tea houses, there was widespread discussion about the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony!

A single Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony stirred up countless commotions and discussions in this region!

At the same time, above a cloud-filled sky.

With a ripple of spatial fluctuation.

Two figures, one old and one young, appeared from within the space.

"Uncle Liu, have we been teleported to the Spiritual Land?"

The young girl, dressed in purple and with black hair cascading to her waist, looked around with bright, intelligent eyes and asked.

Beside the young girl was an old man with a hunched back and a face weathered by time.

He nodded.

"The deviation of a one-way teleportation array generally won't exceed one hundred thousand li."

"Moreover, the Immortal Qi here is thin. Such a barren place, I imagine, should undoubtedly be the Spiritual Land."

In the distance, many people who were rushing to Heavenly Mountain witnessed their appearance and, upon hearing their conversation, frowned slightly.

Who were these people, daring to call their Spiritual Land a barren place?

What audacity!

A Second Tribulation Emperor Realm expert felt indignant and immediately wanted to go up and teach them a lesson.

However, very quickly, his pupils suddenly constricted.

His feet seemed rooted to the ground, unable to take another step forward.

This was because he saw a jade token at the young girl's waist.

The jade token was palm-sized, entirely green, and exquisitely crafted, with two large characters written in a flowing, powerful script—Nine Clouds.

"Nine Clouds Sect!"

His pupils slightly contracted, and a huge wave surged in his heart.

In this region.

The Four Great Immortal Sects: Shangqing Immortal Sect, Yuhua Immortal Sect, Creation Immortal Sect, and Taiqing Immortal Sect, were like four great mountains pressing down on the heads of billions of living beings.

They were aloof and high above.

They were existences that countless people could only look up to.

The Four Great Immortal Sects suppressed the past and present, controlling a portion of the order of Central Continent Second Heaven.

They were truly colossal existences.

And Nine Clouds Sect originally had the chance to become one of these Four Great Immortal Sects.

However, for some unknown reason, it ultimately failed and was replaced by Shangqing Immortal Sect.

Even so, Nine Clouds Sect's strength was still extremely powerful, second only to the Four Great Immortal Sects.

No wonder!

The other party dared to call the Spiritual Land a barren place.

This Second Tribulation Emperor Realm expert scurried away directly.

He couldn't afford to offend them!

Absolutely couldn't afford to offend them!

People from Nine Clouds Sect, let alone merely commenting on the Spiritual Land being barren, even if they said the Spiritual Land was a pile of dung, the people of the Spiritual Land would still have to smile and apologize upon hearing it.

This was the might belonging to Nine Clouds Sect!