Chapter 848: Vice President Zhang! You’ve Finally Returned!
“Crying? She’s actually crying? Why is she crying?”
Bu Yuangui watched Bu Yingshu cry, her face streaked with tears like a pear blossom in the rain. The longer he looked, the more surprised, confused, and bewildered he became.
He had rarely seen his daughter cry since she was a child, let alone now that she had reached the Void Refinement realm. At this level, few things were worth shedding tears over. The Kunxu people didn’t believe in tears, unless…
“Just how much money did she lend this Zhang Yu to be crying so heartbrokenly?”
But from what Bu Yuangui knew, his daughter wasn’t foolish enough to lend money to a Lower Cultivator.
“Or have I underestimated her?”
Bu Yuangui couldn’t help but ask, “Yingshu, what’s wrong?”
Bu Yingshu’s mind was still reeling from the thought of her peerless talent, which had yet to be fully awakened. But hearing her father’s question, she couldn’t bring herself to explain the full story.
In the end, more tears streamed down her face, and the countless unspoken words in her heart coalesced into a single sentence.
“Zhang Yu… Zhang Yu is dead!”
Bu Yingshu whipped her head around to face Bu Yuangui. “Dad! Can you resurrect Zhang Yu?”
Bu Yuangui replied, “Daughter, do you think your father is an Immortal Emperor? Zhang Yu was swallowed by the spatial turbulence. His physical body and Divine Soul were completely annihilated. He’s probably already reincarnated by now.”
Hearing this, Bu Yingshu burst into another fit of tears, her eyes filled with a sorrow she had never shown before.
Inside the Immortal Grotto-Heaven.
A humanoid mass of flesh floated in mid-air, slowly writhing and regenerating.
This mass of flesh was none other than Zhang Yu, whom many believed to be dead, completely obliterated by the spatial turbulence.
Though he wasn’t dead, Zhang Yu had indeed suffered unprecedented injuries. He was currently channeling his cultivation art with all his might, activating the power of his Dao Seed and Chain Formation Diagram, doing everything he could to heal himself.
Although he could leave the Immortal Grotto-Heaven and return to the Former Days Graveyard at any time, he chose not to.
“At the very least… I need to regain basic mobility first.”
Zhang Yu was unwilling to return to the Former Days Graveyard while so severely injured and immobile, only to be rushed to emergency observation.
That would be a devastating blow to his wallet and would inevitably expose many of his secrets.
He didn’t want to perform a great service only to end up with a mountain of medical debt, his internal secrets exposed to countless people, and even sold for profit.
At this moment, as Zhang Yu felt the flesh all over his body constantly writhing, his mind replayed the final scene of him stepping into the Spatial Rift.
The last, most violent surge of spatial turbulence had completely submerged his body, threatening to pulverize and annihilate every last inch of his remaining flesh. But at that critical moment, the Immortal Grotto-Heaven finally sealed the last Spatial Rift, like plugging a breach in a dam.
The spatial turbulence, powerful enough to cause a Heaven Collapse in the Former Days Graveyard, was firmly blocked by the Immortal Grotto-Heaven and eventually calmed completely.
“If not for the Immortal Grotto-Heaven’s help, even if my physical body were ten or a hundred times stronger, I couldn’t have withstood that Heaven Collapse.”
After the Immortal Grotto-Heaven sealed the final breach in the Former Days Graveyard, Zhang Yu felt an unprecedentedly close connection form between his Grotto-Heaven and the Graveyard.
“It’s like two canvases overlapping.”
“And the Immortal Grotto-Heaven, being the smaller canvas, can still move freely after being overlaid on the larger canvas of the Former Days Graveyard…”
Zhang Yu could feel that he could control the Immortal Grotto-Heaven to manifest in any corner of the Former Days Graveyard.
This also meant…
“I can teleport anything from the Immortal Grotto-Heaven to any location in the Former Days Graveyard.”
“And I can teleport anything from the Former Days Graveyard to any location within the Immortal Grotto-Heaven.”
A surge of excitement washed over Zhang Yu as he realized this.
It meant he now possessed the strongest transportation capability within the Former Days Graveyard. As long as he was in the Graveyard, no one could surpass him in transport power.
Of course, this didn’t come without a cost.
To seal the final breach in the Former Days Graveyard with his Immortal Grotto-Heaven, Zhang Yu had unleashed the power of all eighteen Grotto-Heaven Bridges at once.
Now, only nine of those eighteen Grotto-Heaven Bridges remained.
The other nine Grotto-Heaven Bridges acted like nine stitches, firmly sewing the Immortal Grotto-Heaven and the Former Days Graveyard together.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “It’s a bit of a shame… but the remaining nine Grotto-Heaven Bridges are more than enough.”
Due to the intimate connection between the Former Days Graveyard and the Immortal Grotto-Heaven, even though Zhang Yu was currently undetectable by the outside world, he could still use the Evil God Power to communicate with Fu Ji.
When Fu Ji learned of the changes to the Immortal Grotto-Heaven, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “No one in the Former Days Graveyard can transport things better than you now! If you used this to enter the transportation industry, the Immortal Grotto-Heaven would become the central hub of the entire Former Days Graveyard in no time! It would be the prime real estate of the future.”
“Imagine setting up toll stations, building commercial centers and office buildings… you could literally lie back and count money every day!”
Just the thought of it made Fu Ji tremble with excitement.
But in the next moment, her mood deflated. She knew that doing so would require obtaining a business license and a series of other permits. They would also have to submit to the formal oversight of the Spirit Realm, being monitored 24/7 by the Righteous Gods. The private network she had established in the Dark Spirit Realm would become useless.
These were all unacceptable conditions for them.
Fu Ji sighed, “What a pity, what a pity.”
Zhang Yu said, “There are many ways to acquire resources. There’s no need to rush. For instance, our merit in saving the minor realm this time should come with a substantial reward, right?”
At the mention of this, Fu Ji’s excitement flared up again. “The Immortal Emperor promised us an unprecedented reward! What do you think it will be? A direct promotion? To the Void Refinement Realm? Or even Tribulation Transcendence?”
Immortal Slayer analyzed, “It won’t be that kind of reward. The Immortal Emperor… he probably won’t grant us anything openly. Instead, he’ll reward us secretly.”
“As for rank promotions, our merits this time, combined with the support of the Reformist Faction, are already sufficient. There’s no need for the Immortal Emperor to issue a special decree.”
“Reward us secretly?” Fu Ji repeated. “Right, reward us secretly… that would cause the least disruption.”
Immortal Slayer explained, “The Immortal Emperor seeks stability and balance, not the complete suppression of the Artifact Spirit Faction.”
“If he were to openly show his hand and directly support us, everyone would see it as him backing the Reformist and Soul Cultivator Factions. Their power and influence would swell to unprecedented levels, and the pressure on the Artifact Spirit Faction would become unbearable.”
Fu Ji sighed in understanding. “Yes… so the Immortal Emperor can’t intervene easily, at least not openly. Otherwise, it would intensify the Dao Lineage Struggle and lead to the excessive suppression of the Artifact Spirit Faction. He wants to counterbalance them, not annihilate them completely.”
“But if he rewards us secretly…” Fu Ji suddenly grew worried. “The Immortal Emperor wouldn’t go back on his word, would he? Just fob us off with some trivial trinket?”
The Sect Examination Clone snapped, “The Immortal Emperor is a Heavenly Chosen of his generation, an Immortal talent unparalleled since ancient times, the Immortal Among Immortals who rules the Myriad Laws Sect! How could he possibly deceive us? Besides, serving the sect loyally is our duty. It makes no difference whether we receive a reward or not.”
Fu Ji scoffed, “You may not want it, but I do! Not that it matters to you anyway. The reward won’t go to you, so you can just watch us enjoy it.”
The Sect Examination Clone snorted coldly. “If Zhang Yu uses it, it’s the same as me using it. As for you? A mere Low-Grade Demonic God — are you even worthy of sharing the Immortal Emperor’s reward with us?”
Fu Ji laughed in exasperation. “Zhang Yu! Mute him!”
Just then, Desolate Ox suddenly spoke up. “The Immortal Emperor… will likely send someone down to coordinate with us and deliver the so-called ‘unprecedented reward.’”
Zhang Yu’s mind stirred. “Coordinate… you mean they’re coming to retrieve that evidence?”
At that moment, a stream of data flooded Zhang Yu’s mind.
This was the firsthand data he had recorded on the traces of spatial fluctuations while traveling through the Spatial Rift and enduring its turbulence.
Tracing back using these data fluctuations would reveal clear artificial characteristics, proving that the Heaven Collapse in the Former Days Graveyard was man-made.
Furthermore, when combined with the Spirit Realm surveillance data from the Former Days Graveyard… Zhang Yu believed it would be enough to pinpoint the origin of the rift — when, where, and how it had occurred.
“This evidence is enough to identify who caused the Heaven Collapse,” Zhang Yu thought. “And if the Artifact Spirit Faction is truly behind this, then this data will be a powerful tool to keep them in check.”
Immortal Slayer said, “Given the Immortal Emperor’s understanding of Immortal Dao Technology, he’ll easily deduce that we possess such evidence. So… will he send someone to secretly meet with us and collect it? And deliver that unprecedented reward at the same time?”
Desolate Ox continued, “A meeting implies communication. And if we have a chance to communicate with them, it means we might be able to make requests for the reward, to secure something more to our liking.”
Desolate Ox then asked, “If we can negotiate… Zhang Yu, have you thought about what you want?”
Without waiting for Zhang Yu’s reply, Desolate Ox continued, “A Dao Lineage is the most crucial element on the path of the Immortal Dao. It is a necessary condition for striving toward the Apex of the Immortal Dao and even for changing Kunxu.”
“Moreover, once you choose a Dao Lineage, you are also choosing your rivals and allies. Changing it later becomes incredibly difficult.”
“The foundation of a Dao Lineage is the Law Edict. When you reach the Void Refinement stage, where you refine the Void into Dao and must establish your Law Edict, that is when you choose your future Dao Lineage. But at that point, you won’t be powerful enough. You’ll inevitably be constrained by various Dao Lineage factions, making it extremely difficult to establish the Law Edict you truly desire.”
Hearing Desolate Ox’s words, Immortal Slayer sighed with genuine emotion. “Countless Immortal Dao prodigies have been limited by circumstances, suppressed by seniors, and guided by superiors, ultimately forced to choose a Law Edict with no potential. No matter how high their cultivation rises in the future, they can only serve as the foundation supporting their Dao Lineage, destined to be trampled underfoot.”
Desolate Ox agreed. “Exactly. Given your background, when you establish your Law Edict, you’ll likely face this kind of constrained outcome. But… if the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor were to support you, granting you greater… freedom in establishing your Law Edict, it would be an unprecedented boost to your future Immortal Dao path.”
“It’s a kind of support you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.”
As Zhang Yu listened to Desolate Ox, he fell into deep thought. “A Law Edict…?”
While this exchange unfolded in his mind, his flesh and blood were regenerating vigorously, nearing the point where he could move freely again.
Sensing the shifting situation within the Former Days Graveyard, Zhang Yu thought to himself, “It’s my turn to take the stage.”
In the Spirit Realm, the turmoil caused by the Former Days Graveyard incident hadn’t subsided. Instead, it intensified with the retaliatory surge in stock prices, countless news broadcasts, and endless discussions among the populace.
Discussions about Zhang Yu, in particular, constantly surfaced throughout the Spirit Realm.
Some cultivators who had been rescued from the Former Days Graveyard lit candles on Zhang Yu’s account page.
However, many cultivators outside the Former Days Graveyard called Zhang Yu a fool, an idiot, for sacrificing his vast assets — and ultimately his life — to save a Minor Realm.
“He’s a cultivator from the Lower Realms, after all. With that kind of antiquated mindset, he was never destined to go far on the immortal path.”
“Hahaha, he threw his life away for the duty of a Vice President? What an absolute moron.”
But within the Former Days Graveyard, an unprecedented emotion surged through the hearts of the countless cultivators whose lives had been saved.
If someone had told them before that a person would willingly sacrifice their assets and even their life to save them, they would have laughed it off, utterly disbelieving.
Yet now that it had actually happened, a powerful shockwave rippled through their minds.
This shockwave intensified into an impulse, especially after they saw the numerous insults directed at Zhang Yu across the Spirit Realm.
Perhaps they would have hesitated if asked to donate money for Zhang Yu’s next reincarnation.
But flame wars in the Spirit Realm? Reporting trolls in the Spirit Realm? They could keep that up until their next shift started.
“Vice President Zhang sacrificed himself to protect the sect’s assets! What do you mean by calling him a fool?”
“You dare insult Vice President Zhang? Don’t you dare delete that comment! I’ve already reported you to the Righteous Gods!”
For a time, the Spirit Realm was flooded with endless debates and flame wars about Zhang Yu, adding yet another layer of heat to the incident.
Meanwhile, in an office within the Former Days Graveyard…
Yu Xinghan, Ye Xingli, Magnetic Pole, Old Gao, Shi Huaiyu, Feng Tingting, Yan Qianji, and others — Zhang Yu’s trusted confidants at Myriad Laws — had all been summoned together.
The Sect Staff member standing before them was named Ji Yu, an assistant to Management Committee President Xiao Yunhe.
With Zhang Yu’s fate unknown, his duties had been temporarily assumed by Xiao Yunhe. Ji Yu had been dispatched to manage Yu Xinghan and Zhang Yu’s former subordinates and outsourced staff.
Looking at Yu Xinghan and the others, Ji Yu spoke. “Have you remembered the instructions I just gave you? In the upcoming interview, you must emphasize President Xiao’s brilliant command and skillful coordination.”
Yu Xinghan had read the interview script Ji Yu provided. He understood the intention: to shift the entire focus and glory of the incident onto Xiao Yunhe, while glossing over Zhang Yu’s actions with a mere mention.
“You’re all smart people,” Ji Yu continued. “Vice President Zhang is dead. Someone who has already reincarnated has no need for so much credit. It’s better to let the living reap more benefits, don’t you agree?”
Yu Xinghan understood. The dead… they would be squeezed dry of every last drop of value. Even their merits would be divided up and used to help the living continue their climb on the Immortal Dao. The dead mattered little, this was the common sense of Kunxu.
But at this moment, Yu Xinghan refused to comply.
“Vice President Zhang…” Yu Xinghan looked up and said, “I believe he will return.”
Seeing the unyielding Yu Xinghan and the silent Ye Xingli and the others, a cold glint flashed in Ji Yu’s eyes. He stared at Yu Xinghan and Ye Xingli and said, “You two better think this through. Next year’s assessment is still in President Xiao’s hands.”
He then turned to Magnetic Pole, Old Gao, and the others. “And you outsourced staff — if you don’t want to work here anymore, you can crawl back to the Lower Realm. The sect has no shortage of people like you.”
“Is that so?”
Just then, a voice cut through the tension. Everyone froze for a moment before whipping their heads around.
With a loud thud, Ji Yu, whose face had been contorted with malice just a second ago, slammed to his knees. He bowed his head toward Zhang Yu, who had just walked into the office, and exclaimed, “Vice President Zhang! You’ve finally returned!”
Zhang Yu glanced at the kneeling Ji Yu, too weary to say anything. He had grown accustomed to the behavior of these Kunxu Cultivators.
Before Yu Xinghan and the others could step forward or react further, a projection suddenly materialized with a roar. It was Xiao Yunhe, the President of the Management Committee, a Rank 7 Sect Staff member, and a Tribulation Transcendence Cultivator.
With the speed of a Tribulation Transcendence Cultivator, no one present could possibly get to Zhang Yu before him.
Xiao Yunhe laughed heartily. “Excellent, Vice President Zhang! I sent rescue teams everywhere for you. I was so worried something had happened to you.”
After sizing up Zhang Yu’s condition, a flicker of regret crossed Xiao Yunhe’s mind. He thought to himself, He didn’t die even after all that? Sigh, the Immortal Legacy… truly unfathomable, beyond our ability to predict.
Yet, the smile on Xiao Yunhe’s face only widened. “You are the great hero who saved the Former Days Graveyard this time! I must report this to the sect and ensure you receive a handsome reward.”
“How are your injuries? Do you need to visit the infirmary for a check-up?”
Zhang Yu naturally waved his hand and declined.
Xiao Yunhe continued, “Perfect timing, Vice President Zhang. I’ve arranged a press conference to address the many questions surrounding this incident. The Former Days Graveyard is now the focus of countless eyes. Please review this interview script.”
At this moment, Xiao Yunhe wanted to quickly coordinate with Zhang Yu, to cover up his own inaction during the Heaven Collapse. He aimed to reframe any potential negligence as diligent effort.
But just as Xiao Yunhe sent the interview file to Zhang Yu, another projection descended.
This time, the projection belonged to Su Lengyou, a Rank 7 Sect Staff member from the Heavenly Demon Sect and also a Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivator.
Her aura was thick with demonic qi, yet she offered Zhang Yu a faint smile. “Well done.”
Xiao Yunhe frowned and turned to her. “Peak Master Su, this is an internal matter of our Management Committee. May I ask what brings you here?”
Su Lengyou replied coolly, “Zhang Yu and I are acquaintances. Is there a problem with me coming to see him?”
Xiao Yunhe’s gaze darted between Su Lengyou and Zhang Yu, suspecting that Zhang Yu had summoned her to counterbalance him.
At the same time, a deep suspicion arose in his mind. What is the relationship between Zhang Yu and Su Lengyou? When did they become so close? Weren’t they supposed to be enemies before?
Just then, several more projections descended — reporters from various media platforms. Their eyes lit up upon seeing Zhang Yu, and they immediately began bombarding him with questions.
Seeing this, Xiao Yunhe immediately intervened. “Who gave you permission to conduct interviews here?”
But Zhang Yu replied, “President, this is my office. I’m the one who contacted them.”
At the same time, more projections continued to descend. Among them, besides the reporters, were the three other Vice Presidents, including Xie Lanyin and Xie Xue.
Seeing Zhang Yu completely unharmed, a dark cloud settled over Xie Lanyin’s heart. He’s still alive?
In addition, Zhang Yu’s subordinate Sect Staff members of all ranks arrived one by one.
Spirit Transformation Cultivators like Tu Mu rushed to Zhang Yu’s side, eager to ensure he saw them.
Tu Mu exclaimed, “Vice President Zhang! It’s so good to see you’re alright! I was worried sick!”
Even cultivators from the Ethereal Communications Department hurried over to check on Zhang Yu.
Lu Hengzhang stood at the outermost edge of the crowd. After confirming that Zhang Yu was indeed alive, a wave of anxiety washed over him. Alive? How could he still be alive? Did the Immortal Legacy even help him survive the Heaven Collapse?
Did that kid… discover anything?
As the projections swirled around Zhang Yu, their numbers steadily increasing, Xiao Yunhe felt the situation slipping from his control.
Just as he was pondering his next move, ethereal immortal music drifted through the air. The light and shadows in the office abruptly shifted, and everyone felt as if they had been forcibly pulled into an Immortal Palace.
Within this magnificent palace, a sea of clouds formed the stairs, while the sun and moon served as lamps. Jade pavilions and towers stretched from heaven to earth, exuding a boundless immortal majesty.
A Spirit Realm Grotto-Heaven? No, it’s the Dharma Realm. A Great Power from the Myriad Laws Sect has temporarily manifested the Dharma Realm here.
Xiao Yunhe’s heart pounded as he took in the breathtaking scene. All he could see amidst the grandeur were countless Immortal Coins burning away.
Looking closer, he could still discern faint outlines of the Former Days Graveyard beneath the Immortal Palace.
Xiao Yunhe understood: this was the temporary manifestation of a Myriad Laws Sect Dharma Realm. To the countless people in the Former Days Graveyard, it must look as if an Immortal Palace had descended from the sky, forcibly carving out a space within the Minor Realm.
At the same time, from the highest point of the Immortal Palace, a pair of eyes slowly lowered their gaze, focusing on Zhang Yu’s position.
“Zhang Yu, for your meritorious deed of mending the heavens to save the Minor Realm, I have come by the sect’s command to bestow rewards upon you and the cultivators under your command.”
The voice seemed to descend from the Nine Heavens, instantly echoing throughout the Former Days Graveyard and sending shockwaves through countless people.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, So, the public rewards are finally here?
At the same time, everyone present looked up. A figure took a single step and appeared directly before Zhang Yu.
Recognizing the newcomer’s identity, Xiao Yunhe was inwardly stunned. Myriad Laws Sect, Rank 10 Sect Staff, an Ascension Realm cultivator… Fa Liuyuan.
Meanwhile, Lu Hengzhang, also from the Myriad Laws Sect, felt an even greater shock.
He knew that this cultivator named Fa Liuyuan was the foremost figure within the Myriad Laws Sect below the Reformist Faction Immortals. He was also a seed candidate for the next Ascension Selection.
To Lu Hengzhang, Fa Liuyuan’s arrival sent a clear signal: The upper echelons of the Reformist Faction… they intend to bet heavily on Zhang Yu. And it’s highly likely… they plan to use this incident to strike at the Innate Dao Lineage.
The cultivator named Fa Liuyuan appeared youthful. He smiled faintly at Zhang Yu and tapped a finger lightly. A string of numbers instantly flickered above Zhang Yu’s head.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Yu’s account was directly credited with 1,000,000 Immortal Coins and 100,000 Dao Merit.
“These 1,000,000 Immortal Coins and 100,000 Dao Merit are rewards allocated by the Myriad Laws Palace Hall, recognizing your diligent service as Vice President of the Management Committee.”
“Furthermore, to commend your Heaven Mending feat in saving the lives of the Minor Realm, the Myriad Laws Palace Hall has specially recorded a Superior Merit for you and bestowed upon you one Death-Exempting Golden Token.”
Streams of Immortal Light descended, converging above Zhang Yu’s head and forming the four characters: “Myriad Markets Great Peace.”
Zhang Yu understood this was the Myriad Laws Sect’s Merit System, divided into three tiers: Extraordinary Merit, Superior Merit, and Subordinate Merit.
Those awarded Superior Merit received a customized title like “Myriad Markets Great Peace”. As long as he displayed this title, he would receive a 10% discount on most items within the sect.
Furthermore, with this Superior Merit, Zhang Yu’s promotion from the 4th Rank to the 5th Rank during his next evaluation was now guaranteed.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “As expected. Even without the Immortal Emperor’s reward, following the standard procedures and with the Reformist Faction’s support… it’s enough for my future promotions.”
The next moment, a deafening rumble echoed. Under the envious gazes of countless onlookers, another golden pillar of light descended from the sky and landed on Zhang Yu’s head.
Fa Liuyuan explained, “With this Death-Exempting Golden Token, as long as you have not yet become an Immortal… if you die, you can summon the power of the Dharma Realm to be reborn and live another life.”
Zhang Yu was first shocked, then overjoyed. He thought, “Is this… a Resurrection Coin?”
Fa Liuyuan patted Zhang Yu’s shoulder and said, “The Sect Leader and the Hall Masters of the Myriad Laws Palace Hall all hold you in high regard.”
“We all greatly admire your declaration: ‘To bring peace to the Myriad Markets.’”
“The sect has already called upon all halls and departments to study the ‘Zhang Yu Spirit.’ A dedicated Sect Staff member like you, willing to sacrifice your life for the sect’s assets, cannot be allowed to reincarnate so soon.”
Immediately after, Fa Liuyuan reached out and swiped his hand over Zhang Yu’s head again. Lines of text materialized in the air.
After the recent rewards, two new titles had appeared above Zhang Yu’s head, joining his original title of Management Committee Vice President: the Superior Merit title “Myriad Markets Great Peace” and the Death-Exempting Golden Token title.
Now, with Fa Liuyuan’s gentle swipe, two more lines of positions appeared.
Fa Liuyuan said, “The sect has decided to give you more responsibilities. In addition to being the Management Committee Vice President, you will now also serve as the Minister of the Netherworld Assets Department and the General Manager of the Nethergate Company, overseeing all of our sect’s Soul Cultivator affairs in the Former Days Graveyard.”
“Both this department and company were newly established by the sect to invest in the Former Days Graveyard. They are now in your hands.”
Then, Fa Liuyuan suddenly smiled slightly and asked, “I hear you graduated from the Civil Engineering Department of Myriad Laws University?”
Zhang Yu paused for a moment, then nodded. “Yes.”
Fa Liuyuan chuckled. “I was one of the founders of the Myriad Laws University’s Civil Engineering Department back then. Seeing it produce such an outstanding disciple like you means my efforts weren’t wasted.”
Meeting Zhang Yu’s surprised and astonished gaze, Fa Liuyuan continued, “I hope you will continue to uphold your Civil Engineering spirit of building Kunxu and protecting Sect Assets.”
“From now on, the weight of the Former Days Graveyard and the development of our sect’s Soul Cultivator Industry will rest on your shoulders.”
The surrounding cultivators listened to Fa Liuyuan’s series of pronouncements, their minds racing as they analyzed his words, trying to decipher the Ascension Realm Cultivator’s true meaning and the Myriad Laws Sect’s grand strategy.
Just then, Fa Liuyuan turned his head and looked at the crowd.
Xiao Yunhe bowed slightly. As one of the two Tribulation Transcendence Cultivators present — the highest in rank, cultivation, and assets — he was just considering how to address the esteemed senior.
“Lord Fa…”
But Fa Liuyuan ignored him, his gaze sweeping past Xiao Yunhe to a cultivator in the back row.
“Little Guang, I never thought I’d see you again in the Upper Realm.”
Gao Chongguang’s body trembled. He looked up, his eyes wide with disbelief. “Founding Ancestor, you… you still remember me?”