The addiction to recruiting disciples comes back

As a Sect Leader, he was only one step away from being a True Immortal.

Xu Qianfeng also sighed softly, his heart a mix of emotions.

Originally, he had been thinking about settling accounts with someone after getting out.

But now, he no longer had the mood for it.

However, while he didn't have the mood, someone else certainly hadn't forgotten.

Not long after Yu Weichen left, as they boarded the flying boat, they heard a cautious voice.

“Junior Meng Gujun greets Senior!”

Turning to look, they saw a handsome middle-aged man with an extraordinary demeanor, accompanied by a charming young girl, standing nervously in the air outside the flying boat.

It was none other than Meng Gujun, the Sect Leader of Nine Clouds Sect, and Ling Yueer.

After witnessing the battle in Shangqing Cave Heaven, Meng Gujun finally understood why Yuhua Immortal Sect held Zhong Qing in such high regard and respect.

This was actually a True Immortal descended to the world.

Thus, it was not difficult to understand why Xu Qianfeng held a grudge against him.

Thinking this, Meng Gujun became even more panicked.

His Nine Clouds Sect was a small operation and could not withstand the attention of Yuhua Immortal Sect.

Now that Shangqing Cave Heaven had been destroyed, and Yuhua Immortal Sect had not suffered any losses, but instead had allied with a True Immortal, it was conceivable that their power would advance further, surpassing the remaining two Great Immortal Sects was only a matter of time.

After much thought, Meng Gujun felt that running away was not a solution.

After all, the Second Heaven was only so big, and by then, his Nine Clouds Sect would have nowhere to escape even if they wanted to move.

Therefore, to resolve this matter, he had to take the initiative.

So, seeing the battle conclude, Meng Gujun bravely brought his Disciple over.

Although he didn't recognize Meng Gujun, Zhong Qing recognized Ling Yueer who was beside him, and besides, his Disciple Liu Nian was right behind him. Zhong Qing nodded, allowing the two to board the ship.

“Senior Zhong…”

Ling Yueer stepped forward to bow, still feeling a bit awkward.

After all, when she first met Zhong Qing, she thought he was her peer.

Later, Zhong Qing became a great figure like her Master, and even accepted Senior Liu as a nominal Disciple.

Only now did she realize that Zhong Qing was a True Immortal descended to the world, a being whom not only her Master but even behemoths like the Four Great Immortal Sects had to bow their heads to.

These repeated disparities and changes indeed made it difficult for her to adapt.

Zhong Qing, however, didn't care about these things. He didn't dislike this girl who, rare in the cultivation world, still maintained her innocence and kindness, so he merely smiled faintly: “No need for formalities.”

The moment he said there was no need for formalities, he saw Meng Gujun plop down onto his knees.

“This junior was unaware of Senior’s identity before and spoke presumptuously, causing a misunderstanding. I ask Senior to punish me.”

As he said this, Xu Qianfeng beside him also came to his senses and immediately looked at Meng Gujun with an unfriendly gaze.

Originally, the Sect Leader was in a bad mood and didn't plan to bother with you, but you actually delivered yourself to his doorstep?

Although Ling Yueer was innocent, she wasn't stupid. Hearing this, she also understood and nodded like a pecking chick: “Yes, yes, my Master didn’t know Senior Zhong’s identity. Senior, can you please forgive my Master?”

Zhong Qing was startled for a moment, but quickly realized they were talking about what Liu Nian had mentioned earlier, and immediately chuckled.

“So it was that matter. It’s nothing, don’t worry about it. I can see you didn’t mean any harm.”

He then looked at Xu Qianfeng: “However, Sect Leader Xu was greatly misunderstood. What do you think? Are you willing to forgive Sect Leader Meng?”

Xu Qianfeng smiled awkwardly at the words.

What do I think? Of course, I want to beat this Meng fellow into a cripple.

If Zhong Qing hadn't been there, he probably would have already acted.

However, in front of Zhong Qing, he still had to show his magnanimity, so he waved his sleeve.

“Senior Zhong is truly joking. How could I take such a small matter to heart?”

“As Senior Zhong said, Sect Leader Meng also had good intentions, it was just a misunderstanding. My Yuhua Immortal Sect is different from others; we have always been upright and no longer do such immoral things.”

Seeing his righteous expression, Meng Gujun breathed a sigh of relief. Since Xu Qianfeng said this in front of Zhong Qing, he naturally wouldn't pursue it later.

However, he was still muttering in his heart.

“Upright? You can say that without blushing. Truly worthy of being an Immortal Sect Leader, a Nine Revolutions Pseudo Immortal. I am ashamed of my own thin skin compared to yours.”

At this moment, Zhong Qing observed Meng Gujun, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

“Sect Leader Meng, are you about to break through?”

Meng Gujun was startled, wondering why Zhong Qing suddenly brought this up, but he still nodded honestly.

“Senior Zhong has keen insight. This junior has indeed reached the verge of Nine Revolutions, but this single step makes a world of difference. With this junior’s meager foundation, I have no confidence in overcoming this hurdle.”

He was already at the peak of Eight Revolutions, seemingly not far from Nine Revolutions.

But if this hurdle were so easy to cross, the entire Second Heaven wouldn't have only the Four Great Immortal Sects possessing Nine Revolutions Pseudo Immortals.

It could be said that the difficulty of going from the peak of Eight Revolutions to Nine Revolutions was even harder than all the previous hurdles combined.

Even with the foundations and legacies of the Four Great Immortal Sects, they needed to harvest the luck of the lower realms to assist their strong practitioners in breaking through to the Nine Revolutions realm.

Not to mention other sects and forces.

Zhong Qing's eyes flickered, and he stroked his chin.

“Sect Leader Meng, do you have a Master?”

As soon as these words came out, Xu Qianfeng and Xu Songnian, the father and son, felt a thump in their hearts and immediately felt something was amiss.

Meng Gujun was stunned: “This… This junior naturally has a Master, but this junior’s Master was the previous Sect Leader of Nine Clouds Sect, who already passed away a million years ago.”

“Dead? Dead is good… Oh, no, don't misunderstand.”

Zhong Qing coughed and said: “Since you don't have a living Master now, are you willing to be my nominal Disciple?”

Meng Gujun was stunned for a full three breaths after hearing this.

What was that?

Take me as a Disciple?

If Zhong Qing had said he wanted to take Ling Yueer as a Disciple, he could have understood.

If that were the case, even if he was reluctant to part with this Disciple, he would reluctantly let her go.

Being able to take Zhong Qing as a Master would naturally be a better choice for Ling Yueer.

But when Zhong Qing spoke, he wanted to take him?

This completely bewildered Meng Gujun.

Xu Songnian next to him also couldn't hold back.

He still didn't know Zhong Qing's disposition.

He had originally thought it was his own good talent that made the Senior value him.

But this Senior Zhong, why did he want to take anyone he caught as a Disciple?

Xu Qianfeng couldn't hold back even more.

No, if Meng Gujun could be taken, why not me?

Where am I, Xu Qianfeng, inferior to him?

Only Lin Feng, Du Hao, and others had normal expressions.

It was just a common occurrence; Master's addiction to taking Disciples had returned.

“What? You are unwilling?”

Zhong Qing said indifferently: “If you are unwilling, I won't force it. Of course, even if you become my Disciple, I won't force you to leave your original sect. You will still be the Sect Leader of Nine Clouds Sect. How about it?”

Meng Gujun regained his senses, his mind racing, then without another word, he knelt down directly.

“Disciple Meng Gujun greets Master!”