Hui Kong, clad in a golden kasaya and holding prayer beads, was furious. Though a man of the cloth, his eyes blazed as he said in a low voice, "You scoundrel Cang Jue, stop your slander and insult to my reputation, or I'll show no mercy!"
Cang Jue sneered, "No more excuses. Which of the eight great sects doesn't know that Master Hui Kong enjoys night visits to nunneries?"
Hui Kong's face turned green with anger. "After the new sect leader's ascension ceremony, I will settle this with you!"
Cang Jue laughed, "See, others say 'decide the victor,' but you say 'decide the male and female.' Dare you say you haven't been involved with those nuns?"
"Did saying 'decide the male and female' become a habit, and you suddenly couldn't change it?"
Wu Daozi also chuckled, "Master Hui Kong, there's no need to be angry. After all, romance is quite normal. I just wonder if your stamina can keep up now? Do you need me to refine a batch of Ten-Full Vitality Pills for you?"
"You two are indeed not good people!" Hui Kong said, his face grim. "Talking about Ten-Full Vitality Pills privately is one thing, but saying it publicly ruins my reputation!"
He then changed the subject, "By the way, between Ten-Full Vitality Pills and Indian Viagra, which is more effective?"
Cang Jue: "You even know about Indian Viagra, Master Hui Kong is truly extraordinary!"
"Tell me, how many nuns have you taken on?"
Hui Kong's face was filled with embarrassment. Could he even count them?
"Wudang Sword Sect Leader Meng Wuyin arrives!"
"Hundred Flower Valley Master Hua Yuanqing arrives!"
"Purple Firmament Pavilion Master Liu Junyi arrives!"
"Dragon Tiger Mountain Sect Leader Zhang Tianshi arrives!"
"Shu Mountain Sword Gate Master Jian Wuhen arrives!"
Following resonant shouts, the leaders of the other seven top forces arrived at the Mount Hua Sword Sect!
Their gathering instantly became the focus of everyone's attention. After all, these were the strongest cultivators in the martial world, each possessing terrifying cultivation. It was only during such grand occasions that they could be seen together.
"Lin Chen, are these the sect leaders of the seven great forces?" Huang Rui asked nervously. Although they were suppressing their aura, the presence they exuded was overwhelming for her. She was, after all, just an ordinary person. Meeting such prominent figures from immortal sects was already nerve-wracking.
Lin Chen nodded solemnly, "Yes, these individuals have formidable cultivation and are like the ceiling of the cultivation world! If they favor us, we're sure to gain immortal destiny and become extraordinary individuals!"
Huang Rui hesitated, then asked, "Lin Chen, if you marry Qing Xin and have children, will they be able to gain immortal destiny?"
Lin Chen's face showed a hint of longing. "If Xin and I have children, I will definitely ensure they obtain immortal destiny and embark on the path of cultivation!"
Lin Chen knew that cultivation depended on talent. However, this matter was still far off, and the immediate priority was to win over Xu Qing Xin!
Huang Rui exclaimed excitedly, "Don't worry, when we get back, I'll have a good talk with Qing Xin. I'll make sure she forgets Chen Nan and marries you willingly!" The thought of having a cultivator as a son-in-law made her heart flutter with joy. How glorious would that be in the future? As for Chen Nan... just a wealthy, ordinary person. How could he compare to a cultivator like Lin Chen?
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"Chen Nan, where are you now? My mom isn't home, I want to come find you!"
As Chen Nan was changing, he received a call from Xu Qing Xin. This was the first time he had heard from Xu Qing Xin since the New Year. Previously, Xu Nuo had called to tell him that Huang Rui was keeping a very close eye on her, preventing her from making calls or going online, all to cut off contact with Chen Nan.
Chen Nan smiled, "I'm at the Mount Hua Sword Sect right now!"
"Ah??" Xu Qing Xin sounded confused. "How did you get to the Mount Hua Sword Sect? Are you here to observe the new sect leader's ascension ceremony?"
Chen Nan cleared his throat, "If I told you I'm the new sect leader of the Mount Hua Sword Sect, would you believe me?"
Xu Qing Xin retorted, "Do you think I would?"
Chen Nan gave a wry smile. "I'm not lying about this. If you don't believe me, ask your mother when she gets back. See if she still dares to try and break us up!"
Xu Qing Xin naturally didn't believe Chen Nan's words. Chen Nan didn't explain further, as Xu Qing Xin would soon get her answer.
"Sect Leader, the auspicious time is approaching. Are you ready?" Cang Ning, dressed in a white robe, looked out of place due to his youthful appearance from reversing aging.
Chen Nan, in black ceremonial robes and with the Junzi Sword at his waist, looked heroic and extraordinary. "I'm ready on my end. As soon as you give the word, I can enter."
"Good!"
Cang Ning turned and left.
On the Mount Hua Sword Sect's training ground, the strong individuals from the seven top forces were seated in the VIP section. Representatives from other famous mountains sat behind them, all eagerly awaiting the start of the ascension ceremony. In front of them stood a large altar, about ten meters high.
Cang Ning slowly walked towards the altar.
"Lin Chen, why is a child appearing at such an event?" Huang Rui asked cautiously.
A hint of coldness flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. He clearly didn't expect Huang Rui to be so talkative, but he still whispered, "This is the Grand Elder guarding the mountain of the Mount Hua Sword Sect. He's a super expert who has reversed aging."
"I advise you not to speak carelessly. Be careful that your words don't bring you trouble!"
"Yes, yes, yes, I won't speak carelessly again!" Huang Rui quickly shut her mouth. She had never imagined that there were people in the world who could reverse aging.
Cang Ning ascended the altar and looked at the cultivators gathered to observe the ceremony. He spoke loudly, "Thank you, fellow cultivators, for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the ascension ceremony of the new sect leader of the Mount Hua Sword Sect. I, Cang Ning, on behalf of all disciples of the Mount Hua Sword Sect, thank you for your presence!"
He bowed. Then he stood up, looked at the crowd below, and let out a long sigh. "I know many of you are curious why the Mount Hua Sword Sect has a new sect leader."
"This is a great shame for our Mount Hua Sword Sect, but we deem it necessary to reveal the truth to all of you!"
"As everyone knows, after the previous sect leader Hua Zun ascended, he committed many outrageous acts!"
"Not only was he autocratic and decisive in his actions, but he also abducted common women in the mortal world!"
"The root cause of all this was that he was possessed by Shen Yuan of the Demonic Sect!"
Upon hearing this, gasps of shock erupted from the crowd. No one had expected things to be this way.
Cang Ning continued, "Fortunately, the truth is now revealed, and Shen Yuan and Hua Zun have been executed. Therefore, our Mount Hua Sword Sect has found a young and talented individual to lead us to glory!"
"The auspicious time has arrived. Now, we invite the new sect leader to appear!"
As he finished speaking, everyone turned to the side. When they saw Chen Nan, dressed in black ceremonial robes and with a long sword at his waist, emerge, Lin Chen and Huang Rui stood up as if they had seen a ghost.
"Holy crap! Why is it him? He's the new sect leader of the Mount Hua Sword Sect?"