574: The ancestral precepts of the Yaochi Holy Land!

As for what Realm Lu Hao of Wuji Pavilion was in, it was now a topic of great concern to countless people throughout the Eastern Domain, but because Lu Hao had never explicitly stated it, and no one could discern it, there had never been an accurate answer to this question.

Some said that Lu Hao had probably reached a very profound level of the Ascension Realm!

Others said that Lu Hao must already be comparable to the strongest experts of the Eastern Domain from a hundred thousand years ago!

Even more, some firmly believed that Lu Hao had completed the mortal path and embarked on the journey of the Immortal Dao!

The actual outcome remained inconclusive.

However, one thing was beyond doubt!

That was Lu Hao's cultivation, which was absolutely far ahead of all other Cultivators!

Even Linghu Xiaoyao, who had broken through to the Ascension Realm, could not hope to compare!

Just as there was a great commotion outside the ruins, a spatial tunnel suddenly appeared in mid-air, its dark opening slowly rotating, revealing faint, heart-palpitating fluctuations.

Countless gazes were instantly drawn to this Void Realm tunnel!

They knew that only Cultivators of extremely high cultivation could open a Void Realm tunnel, unless other Cultivators used some supreme treasures.

And such a Cultivator, in the entire Eastern Domain, there was only one!

Lu Hao of Wuji Pavilion!

As expected, Lu Hao's figure slowly emerged from the Void Realm tunnel, then he took a step out, appearing before the eyes of countless Cultivators!

Following closely behind were the people around Lu Hao.

However, as soon as Lingxi's figure appeared, upon seeing certain individuals, a trace of panic flashed across her face, and she quickly cast a spell on herself to block the detection of anyone weaker than her.

"Senior Lu! It's Senior Lu!!!"

"What? Is that Senior Lu? He looks very young, are you not lying to me?"

"It's absolutely true! I once coincidentally saw Senior Lu dispel a Heavenly Tribulation outside Wuji Pavilion; that sight was simply too magnificent, I will never forget it! For a Cultivator to achieve such a level, I would die without regrets!"

Other Cultivators were still hesitating, but all the Nascent Void and Yang Solid Cultivators present had already bowed respectfully.

Lu Hao was their benefactor, helping them Breakthrough their Realm, and even declared that Wuji Pavilion would open its Formation once every ten years to help all Cultivators who had reached a Bottleneck Breakthrough; such kindness was greater than the heavens!

"Greetings, Senior Lu!"

These Cultivators said in unison, with immense respect.

Including the spokespersons of the Four Great Factions, as well as their Elders and Disciples, all bowed.

Linghu Xiaoyao also showed no pretense of being a Supreme Expert, acting just like everyone else.

When other Cultivators saw these people acting this way, they had no doubts and followed suit, bowing.

For a moment, everyone outside the entire ruins was bowing to Lu Hao.

Lingxi stood behind Lu Hao, somewhat shocked, thinking that only Senior Lu could receive such treatment, right?

To gain the heartfelt recognition of so many Cultivators was no simple matter.

Lu Hao was momentarily taken aback, then a fluctuation emanated from his body, straightening everyone's posture, and he said with a chuckle:

"Everyone, there's no need for this. My help in your Breakthroughs was merely a matter of mutual benefit, and besides, I did collect some Top-Grade Spirit Stones and medicinal herbs from you."

"Senior! A mere few Top-Grade Spirit Stones and medicinal herbs are truly not worth mentioning!"

"That's right, Senior! It's because you care for all living beings that we were fortunate enough to receive such immense good fortune!"

"Senior Lu is truly a Saint!"

"Exactly, Senior deserves the title of Saint!"

As soon as the title of Saint was uttered, it immediately spread among the numerous Nascent Void Cultivators, then gradually to all Cultivators.

For a moment, the entire world echoed with the title of Saint, with cheers shaking the heavens!

Lu Hao felt a little embarrassed... after all, he truly hadn't done too much, at least relative to his abilities.

Perhaps these matters were already incredibly great achievements for everyone else?

"Saint Lu! Saint Lu..."

The shouts continued.

Lu Hao helplessly spoke out again:

"Everyone, I appreciate your sentiments. The Cultivators inside the ruins will be coming out soon, so let's prepare for their reception."

At these words, the sounds here slowly quieted down, until they completely fell silent... On the Yaochi Holy Land's side, the leader was not the current Saintess, but the Holy Land's Grand Elder.

At this moment, the Grand Elder of the Yaochi Holy Land was looking at Lu Hao's side with great surprise. Under her detection, Saint Lu's side was currently empty.

But at the moment Lu Hao appeared, for an instant, who did she sense? Wasn't that the Saintess?!

This... why would the Saintess appear by Saint Lu's side?

Most importantly, the small expression that appeared on the Saintess's face the moment she entered her perception was truly quite rich; she looked... she looked just like those young women in the mundane world who had fallen into a passionate love affair?

This... how could this be?!

The Saintess had always been pure and unsullied, incredibly aloof, and had always disdained all men in the world. How could she be with Saint Lu... Could it be that the Saintess had taken a liking to Saint Lu?

This didn't seem impossible, after all, with Saint Lu's excellence, how many women in this world wouldn't be moved?

But if that were the case, then her position as Saintess, wouldn't it be... The Yaochi Holy Land had always had a rule!

That was, one must be a virgin to be qualified to serve as the Saintess of the Yaochi Holy Land. This was an ancestral teaching, and every generation of Saintess had to abide by it!

Before this, there was only one exception, and that person was Lingxi's birth mother!

She was the Saintess of the generation before last. While cultivating outside, she met a man, fell deeply in love, and even became pregnant.

This matter was difficult to conceal. The day it was discovered, her Saintess status was immediately stripped by the Grand Elder, and the Grand Elder even spoke harshly, insisting that she abort the fetus in her body!

As the saying goes, a mother is strong for her child. Lingxi's mother was unwilling to do so, and thus, an internal conflict erupted between her and the Grand Elder!

Very few people knew about this internal conflict, which ultimately ended in a mutually destructive outcome.

In terms of cultivation, the Grand Elder of the Yaochi Holy Land was slightly higher than Lingxi's mother, but she was already advanced in age, with insufficient Qi and blood. Coupled with Lingxi's mother's frenzy, the two were able to end in a mutually destructive state.

Of course, even with a mutually destructive outcome, Lingxi's mother would still have found it very difficult to contend against the entire Yaochi Holy Land.

It was at this moment that Lingxi's Master made a decision!