Chapter 4: A Touch of Polish, Are You Writing Biographies?
Azure Prefecture, Southern Region.
Xuanqing Sect.
The sect master, Yan Changkong, was trembling as he retrieved a bottle of pills, popping a few of them into his mouth like they were candy.
Serenity Calming Pill.
This concoction had the magical ability to settle the nerves of anyone on the brink of a meltdown, racing thoughts threatening to turn someone into a living firework of anxiety.
“Haah…”
Yan Changkong took a moment to feel the calming effects wash over him, shaking off the jitters in his legs until he was somewhat steady.
Fifteen minutes later.
He tidied himself up and strode out of the main hall.
“Master!”
The Grand Elder, Chen Xiu, bowed and greeted him, looking as if he was about to break into a sweat: “Just as you predicted, all the factions have arrived!”
“The Sacred Lands, the Ancient Clans, the Immortal Dynasties, and those super sects too!”
Yan Changkong shot him a sideways glance and said in a deep voice, “What’s all this fuss about? Guests are guests. Just do our part; they can’t eat us, can they?”
“The bigger the event, the calmer we need to be!”
Only then did Chen Xiu’s face lose some of its tension.
He couldn’t help but think to himself, no wonder he’s the sect master and I’m just the Grand Elder. I can’t match his composure!
“Let’s go!”
“Hmph, time to meet these super factions!”
With that, Yan Changkong was the first to stride ahead, taking advantage of the Grand Elder still trying to keep up.
He discreetly popped a few more Serenity Calming Pills.
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Outside the mountain gate.
Thousands of disciples of Xuanqing Sect looked on edge, staring at the sky as various beast mounts, flying boats, dragon ships, and mysterious birds swooped down.
It was like watching an impending apocalypse!
When Yan Changkong approached, they instantly felt as if they’d found their backbone, parting to create a path.
“What’s with all the nerves for distant guests?”
Yan Changkong barked, turning to Grand Elder Chen Xiu, “Shut down the protection array! Is this how we welcome guests? We don’t want to embarrass ourselves!”
If things really turned ugly, what good would the protection array be against this lineup? Waste of spirit stones!
After a moment’s hesitation, the Grand Elder immediately followed orders and had the array closed.
“Haha!”
Yan Changkong took a step forward, cupping his hands toward the sky in all directions, laughing: “Friends from afar, your presence brings glory to Xuanqing Sect!”
“However, there are simply too many of you, and our sect is rather small. I fear we may not cater properly, so please bear with us.”
High in the skies.
Amidst a sea of lotus petals and colorful clouds, a middle-aged woman in a simple dress floated down, giggling softly:
“Master Yan, you are too polite! We came uninvited, so we owe you the apologies.”
“To be honest, the matter at hand is of great importance; we had no choice but to come.”
The speaker hailed from the Jade Pool Sacred Land.
Just then, from a massive floating ship emerged a young man dressed in a purple robe, his complexion brimming with arrogance.
The ship boasted fluttering flags from the three major ancient clans—the Jiang, Zuo, and Hua.
Jiang Youlong, with his thin lips and slanted eyes, glanced at Yan Changkong and coolly stated, “Skip the pleasantries!”
“Hand over the details regarding the Eternal Emperor and let us experience the path of the Emperor ourselves!”
A flicker of displeasure crossed Yan Changkong’s eyes, but his face remained all smiles.
“Absolutely! Of course!”
“Just so you know, I have everything ready. No fabrications, I’ll get the data to you all immediately.”
Yan Changkong continued, a hint of distress creeping in, “However, as for having all of you come in to experience the Emperor’s journey… I’m afraid I can’t accommodate so many!”
The guests were all top-tier powers in the current cultivation world.
When gathered, there must be tens of thousands of them. It would be utterly impossible to give everyone the full Emperor experience right away.
In the end, after discussion among the various factions, it was decided that each faction would send in just two representatives while the rest would wait outside.
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At this moment, Yan Changkong had already arranged for the prepared data about the Emperor to be distributed.
Surprisingly, this caused no trouble at all.
The lady from Jade Pool Sacred Land, known as Liu Piaopiao, regarded Yan Changkong with admiration.
Thinking to herself, “Even if his cultivation isn’t high, he’s quite the clever one.”
Soon, thousands of copies of the Emperor’s data were handed out.
While there wasn’t enough manpower for each person to have their own, each faction received enough not to cause disputes.
As the crowd reviewed the documents, discussions erupted.
“The Eternal Emperor’s real name was Lin Feng?”
“What a name!”
“Only the Emperor could be so kind-hearted, bringing injured beasts back to the sect for treatment.”
“Indeed, the Emperor would regularly invite the secular world to express care for the old predecessors of various sects, showering them with warmth and blessings! How precious!”
“He also protects the sect and respects his teachers, always rushing to the forefront when the sect is in trouble!”
Disciples from the various factions couldn’t stop chattering, absorbed in the lengthy documents filled with thousands of words.
“Look at this!”
“OMG! The Emperor practiced a sword move a million times in one pose!”
“What incredible determination! No wonder he became the Emperor!”
“Besides cultivation, he also promoted the idea of preserving the sect’s environment, not trampling on the flowers and grass…”
“A sect is like family; protecting it is everyone’s duty!”
“Talent and unwavering determination, yet he maintained a childlike heart!”
“Truly, anyone who can become an Emperor isn’t ordinary; we must remember this!”
Liu Piaopiao reflected on the data in her hands and felt quite moved.
Suddenly!
She seemed to remember something, glancing at Yan Changkong beside her, “Master Yan, is your outer sect disciple registry always this detailed?”
As she spoke, numerous gazes turned toward her.
Indeed!
One would think an outer sect disciple wouldn’t require such detailed documentation, right?
There were thousands of words! Even noting down if they had a bad day and ate one bowl less of rice!
Unfazed, Yan Changkong shook his head and replied, “Of course not; we have countless outer sect disciples, how could we record each one in detail?”
Silence.
Everyone awaited his next response.
The Grand Elder, Chen Xiu, shifted his gaze, quietly breaking into a sweat.
Yan Changkong’s expression grew serious as he proclaimed, “But the Emperor was no ordinary outer sect disciple!”
“In fact, he showed exceptional talent right from the start!”
“The only reason he was assigned as an outer sect disciple was for his protection; as you know, we’re just a small sect…”
Upon saying this, the atmosphere lightened a bit.
What he said made sense.
“And as we continued on the path of cultivation, this was confirmed; his growth rate was unparalleled.”
“Every single one of his actions held profound significance for the sect!”
“Undoubtedly! He became the backbone of our Xuanqing Sect; even more so than the sect master!”
Yan Changkong spoke confidently, “So, shouldn’t we have some documentation for such a vital figure?”
Another round of silence followed, but quite a few people were secretly nodding.
Liu Piaopiao chuckled: “Indeed, it should be! I was being presumptuous, please forgive me, Master Yan.”
Yan Changkong waved a hand, discreetly shooting the Grand Elder a glare.
Internally cursing, “I told you to polish it up, not to write a whole biography!”
Then, he turned back to the crowd, saying, “Alright, you’ve all seen enough!”
“Next, let’s go visit the Emperor’s former dwelling, shall we?”
Liu Piaopiao and the leaders of the various factions exchanged glances, all feeling somewhat solemn.
The Emperor’s former dwelling!
That was the place where the Eternal Emperor had once lived.
Perhaps they would uncover some critical clues!
