279: Chapter 279 Dao Assembly

On the top floor of Haoran Tower, the setting sun melted into gold, gilding the entire magnificent pavilion in a layer of warm afterglow.

Ling Hao leaned against the railing and gazed into the distance, his eyes sweeping over the sprawling palaces and terraces below, the spirit fields and medicine gardens, and the figures of Moonshadow Sect Disciples moving to and fro.

Today's Moonshadow Sect was thriving, its Luck like a rainbow. The sea of Luck clouds above the Sect churned ceaselessly, with a golden dragon faintly visible—a scene of prosperity and flourishing power.

Starting from Qing State, it ascended to the Fourth Grade and quelled the Erosion Tide. Upon reaching the Fifth Grade, it left Qing State, annihilated Cangmu, and established Fengling. It swept away the demon menace, absorbed vassals, and shook the southeast.

It stood as an enemy to the Wanxian Dynasty, was coveted in secret by the True Demon Realm, and suffered infiltration by the Niding Alliance, yet it ultimately ascended to the Sixth Grade.

In the Cave-Heaven Small World, the Sect gained an origin earth vein and unlocked the mystery of "Luck." It "cooked" the traitors in the tripod and annihilated the Wanxian Dynasty. At the Dingding Ceremony, it drew upon the Cangwu Luck to refine the wu tripod, slaughtered a Mahayana, and established the supreme authority as the "Common Revered Master of Cangwu."

Standing at the pinnacle of Cangwu, overlooking the myriad regions, Ling Hao felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

"The True Demon Realm... the Golden Crow Holy Land..."

These were the sources of the storms the Moonshadow Sect would inevitably face in the future.

But what Ling Hao cared about more was the intermittent transmission that had come from the main root system of the Fallen Immortal Ancient Banyan, which was suppressed by the wu tripod during the Dingding Ceremony.

"The Heavenly Dao of the three continents has fallen asleep... The orthodox path is difficult to follow... However, you may attempt to use your Sect's Luck as a guide... to forcibly communicate with the origin earth vein of Cangwu Continent... This can trigger the true convergence of Cangwu Luck..."

These words themselves were full of paradoxes and strangeness. Was it actually instructing him on how to better suppress itself?

It even mentioned the "Nine Tripods Resonance" and a "thousand-year" deadline, but the content that followed was blurry and thought-provoking.

"Sect Master, standing alone in the high tower gazing into the distance, could it be that you are once again contemplating which Elder or Disciple needs 'guidance' in their cultivation?"

Ling Hao turned around to see Yu Lingshuang, Yu Linglong, and Chi Shuying arriving together.

The corners of his lips curved up as Ling Hao's gaze swept over the three, carrying a hint of playfulness.

"Oh? Are you still unconvinced by the results of the 'sparring' a few days ago? Are you here today to settle the score?"

Yu Linglong's eyes rippled as she stepped forward.

"We have made full preparations this time. Regarding the all-black, all-white, and all-light styles you mentioned last time, we have done as you wished. Sect Master... you had better be careful."

"Oh? Such a surprise?"

An image flashed through Ling Hao's mind: Ling Shuang in all-white, Shuying in all-black, and Linglong in all-light.

"Hiss—"

Ling Hao was just about to accept this "challenge."

At that very moment, several more graceful figures arrived—it was Ling Hao's six Personal Disciples.

Chi Shuying looked at Wanhe, raising an eyebrow: "Little Wanhe? Why have you all come here?"

Chi Wanhe blinked her lively eyes and smiled: "Old Ancestor, we came to find Revered Master tonight to ask about our confusion regarding Dao principles."

Yu Linglong scanned the six beautiful Disciples and teased:

"Oh? Asking about Dao principles? All of you... together?"

Qin Zhaoxue's expression was gentle and calm as she explained:

"Yes, it has always been this way. Revered Master's mastery of Dao laws is profound. Listening together allows us to draw inferences from one another, and it is also... more convenient for Revered Master to provide guidance." She subconsciously tugged at her skirt to cover the faintly visible black silk.

Xia Yingying looked curiously at Yu Linglong and the others: "Deputy Sect Master, are you also here to discuss important matters with Revered Master?"

Chi Shuying and Yu Linglong exchanged a smile and did not answer directly.

Yu Lingshuang coughed lightly and said solemnly:

"Yes, we are discussing the future development plans for the Moonshadow Sect and the Tianyuan Immortal Dynasty."

Plans???

Clearing up confusion???

Chi Wanhe, Qin Zhaoxue, Du Yuqing, and the other women exchanged glances with Yu Lingshuang and the others, instantly understanding. A subtle atmosphere immediately permeated the air.

A moment later, the gazes of nine women, each with distinct temperaments and peerless beauty, focused on the same man.

Facing the gaze of these nine pairs of beautiful eyes, Ling Hao smiled warmly.

"It seems it is quite lively tonight. How about... we discuss the grand plans for the future development of the Moonshadow Sect while... also taking the opportunity to guide your cultivation? Two birds with one stone, isn't that wonderful?"

Before he finished speaking, it drew a flurry of gazes mixed with shyness, reproach, and speechlessness.

In the depths of Xia Yingying's Sea of Consciousness, a voice immediately rang out: "This flirtatious Sect Master certainly has a beautiful imagination..."

"Then are you saying you don't want to, Sister Xinxi?"

"Who said I didn't want to..."

"I... definitely don't!"

"Sect Master, the Temple Revered Master of Liuyun Temple, Liu Sisi, and the Sect Master of Yongyue Sect, Yun Menglu, have come to pay a visit. They said they have prepared generous gifts to congratulate the Moonshadow Sect on the success of the Dingding Ceremony and its ascent to the pinnacle of Cangwu. What do you think..."

A figure in goose-yellow descended. Seeing the spectacular scene of beautiful women before her, she was so shocked that her eyes widened, and the rest of her words stuck in her throat: "Sect Master... uh... this..."

Ling Hao raised an eyebrow. Liu Sisi? Yun Menglu? Why had they come too? He pondered for a moment and ordered:

"Huang Yutong, bring them over. Call Qingzhu and Sumei as well—never mind..."

Ling Hao's gaze swept over the nine beauties of various shapes and sizes before him, and a thought suddenly occurred to him, a smile appearing on his face.

"Since it is so lively tonight and we have distinguished guests arriving, to celebrate our Moonshadow Sect truly standing at the pinnacle of Cangwu, I have decided to hold a grand Dao Gathering in Yujing City within the Cave-Heaven Small World!"

"Xiao He, Yu Qing, Changning, take my token and go notify the Elders and Core Disciples of each peak who are out training or on duty about this matter."

"Xiao Wei, Yingying, you are responsible for notifying all Elders and Disciples within the Sect. This Dao Gathering is entirely voluntary; those who wish to come may all enter Yujing City to join in the grand event!"

Qin Zhaoxue stood quietly to the side, feeling a bit puzzled as her Revered Master had not called her name.

Ling Hao paused, his gaze falling on her, and he said gently: "Xiaoxue, take my other token and go to Wangyue Lake to inform the Merfolk Clan Chief."

He did not say much more, but Qin Zhaoxue instantly understood his underlying meaning and nodded gently:

"Understood."