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Everyone put down their work and bowed to the nine heavens profound pagoda.

Then, they all quietly turned around, facing the entrance of the Cloud Ladder. Ye Ming also turned around, looking towards that position.

A moment later, bathed in Immortal light, a graceful figure slowly emerged from the Cloud Ladder.

"Greetings, Immortal Lord!"

Everyone knelt down, their eyes filled with respect, performing the highest etiquette to Xi Yao.

Ye Ming merely went through the motions, while Ling'er followed suit in a serious manner, her small face extremely solemn.

Ye Ming shook his head and chuckled at her naive appearance.

"Everyone, rise!"

At this moment, Xi Yao spoke. She gently moved her jade hand, and a gentle force lifted everyone up.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Xi Yao walked to the main stage and began her speech.

It was mostly words of thanks to the Immortal Sect for caring for her; after that, Ye Ming stopped listening.

He still took Ling'er and Little White to eat and play. Only he had this special privilege; no one would comment on whatever he did.

After Xi Yao finished her speech, she turned her gaze to Ye Ming.

This Genius, who was once in the Lower Realm, had grown to the same height as her in just over twenty years.

Moreover, she was able to return to the Immortal Sect because of his connections, and she had actually once deluded herself into trying to take him as a Disciple.

This was an Immortal's Disciple; it was she who had overstepped!

Thinking these things, Xi Yao secretly shook her head, also feeling a bit fortunate that she had recruited Ye Ming into the Immortal Sect.

Below, Ye Ming, who was feeding delicacies to Ling'er, raised an eyebrow, feeling Xi Yao's gaze, and looked back.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, please come up to the stage for a chat!"

Xi Yao smiled slightly at Ye Ming, her exquisite face blooming like a fresh flower at that moment.

All the Disciples and Elders present were stunned; the Immortal Lord was too beautiful!

This was the first time Xi Yao had shown her true face since becoming the Immortal Lord, and her appearance alone made everyone's hearts pound.

Now, with a charming smile, she made everyone feel that even a celestial fairy was no more than this!

Ye Ming was equally astonished, but he didn't daze for too long. He didn't refuse Xi Yao's invitation and simply stepped into the air towards her.

Ling'er and Little White were naturally brought along with him onto the main stage.

On the main stage.

Xi Yao first nodded slightly to Ye Ming, then spoke, "Fellow Daoist Ye, this feast is not only for me but also for you!"

Hearing this, Ye Ming was a bit puzzled and asked, "My share too? How come I didn't know?"

At this moment, three figures slowly appeared on the main stage, one of whom spoke with a chuckle,

"It was our decision. Otherwise, why would you accept the position of Grand Elder?"

Ye Ming turned his head and saw Nian Xuan walking over with a smile, with Mo Xuan and Xue Rou beside him.

"So, I've directly become a Grand Elder?"

Ye Ming spread his hands, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Was he going to live a retired life prematurely?

The three Grand Elders just looked at Ye Ming, smiling but not speaking.

And everyone below the stage simultaneously knelt down again, shouting in unison to Ye Ming:

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Everyone looked at Ye Ming with utmost respect, indicating that they knew he would ascend to this position.

Among the crowd, several people who had interacted with Ye Ming proudly held their heads high, thinking, 'Look, we once knew the Grand Elder!'

Xuan De was among them. He clasped his hands together, sincerely blessing Ye Ming.

Although the two of them rarely interacted, Ye Ming's help to him had never diminished, and everyone in the Immortal Sect knew about their relationship.

Now he was an Inner Sect Disciple in the Void Refining Early Stage, and soon he would become a True Disciple because of Ye Ming.

As the saying goes, 'When one person attains the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven...' "See, they're calling you!" Nian Xuan added, gesturing for Ye Ming to look below the stage.

Glancing at everyone, Ye Ming had no choice but to nod and accept his retirement status.

"Since that's the case, then I shall be the Immortal Sect's Grand Elder from now on!"

Saying this, Ye Ming turned to face everyone, raising his palm upwards, "All of you, rise!"

Everyone rose together, and Xi Yao came to Ye Ming's side, suggesting to him, "Grand Elder, say a few words to them. This is a necessary process!"

"Alright!" Ye Ming nodded, then spoke to everyone, "I don't have much to say. How about this, in two days, I will give a Dao lecture to all of you. I hope your Immortal paths will be smooth sailing from now on!"

Flowery words are not as good as practical benefits—this was Ye Ming's thought.

As he expected, everyone below instantly erupted.

"Thank you, Grand Elder, for bestowing the Dao!"

The resounding voice once again echoed throughout the enormous platform.

A glimmer of surprise flashed in Xi Yao's eyes. She hadn't expected Ye Ming to think of giving a Dao lecture to everyone; this was something she had never considered.

She usually gave out gifts or added benefits, and she had originally planned to do the same this time.

But after seeing Ye Ming offer a Dao lecture, it seemed she could also do so.

A Dao lecture is much better than giving gifts; it can enhance the Disciples' foundational strength!

Although as an Immortal Lord, she didn't have much free time, she could still manage to give a Dao lecture for a period.

After Ye Ming finished speaking, he was about to go back to eating delicacies when Nian Xuan pulled him back.

"What's the fun with just the three of you? Take us along!"

Ye Ming waved his hand indifferently, "Then let's go!"

Afterward, four more gluttons joined Ye Ming, eating delicacies together. Half of all the delicacies on the entire venue entered their mouths.

Ye Ming hadn't expected a beauty like Xi Yao to also be a food lover, almost rivaling him.

Thus, the feast lasted for seven days and seven nights before finally concluding.

After the feast ended, Ye Ming immediately fulfilled his promise. While the giant platform had not yet been dismantled, he began lecturing on the Dao to everyone there.

The Dao lecture lasted for another month, and because of his lecture, many Disciples broke through on the spot. Even Nian Xuan and the others, as well as Xi Yao, gained something.

After Ye Ming finished his Dao lecture, everyone was lost in thought, and only when they awoke did they realize Ye Ming had already disappeared.

Only Xi Yao remained on the main stage. She glanced at the crowd and said, "All of you, go back into seclusion for a while. In a few months, I will also give a Dao lecture to everyone, and it will be once every three years!"

Everyone stood up and bowed before slowly leaving the giant platform.

Meanwhile.

Ye Ming had already returned to his Immortal Mountain with Ling'er and the others. He still lived there, but the Daozi Immortal Mountain had been renamed Grand Elder Immortal Mountain.

Returning to his Immortal Palace, Ye Ming immediately announced a year of seclusion.

A few months passed in a flash.

This night.

At midnight, Ye Ming opened his eyes.

At the same time, the System's voice echoed in his mind.

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