Chapter 76: Thirty-third On The Heavenly And Human List
However, as soon as this thought rose, Ning Qi chuckled wryly. He realized that he had somehow developed such a sense of comparison. Perhaps it was the faint sense of crisis that the Heavenly Human Realm Expert had given him.
The arrival of the Carefree Lord elevated the atmosphere of the True Martial Training Ground even further.
In particular, some scattered experts gazed eagerly, and some women with beautiful appearances also had autumnal intent in their eyes.
It was said that the Carefree Lord had yet to take a disciple, merely indulging in women, but every woman who followed by the Carefree Lord’s side had gained considerable benefits. For example, the current twin sisters were among the beneficiaries.
The Heavenly Human Ceremony was, in essence, a massive vanity fair where the congregation each sought what they needed.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist and the True Martial Sect used this to showcase their foundation, becoming famous throughout the world, while others used this opportunity to befriend connections, broaden their knowledge, and see if they could obtain a sliver of Heavenly Human opportunity.
At this moment.
The Carefree Lord and the Dragon Mountain Daoist had just sat down when they both stood up simultaneously. They smiled at each other, took a step, and were already outside the training ground.
All gazes sharpened and followed.
Then they saw an old Daoist with an immortal demeanor and crane-like bearing appear from the horizon. The old Daoist wore purple robes and held a fly whisk, with white hair and white beard, possessing even more Dao Rhyme demeanor than the Dragon Mountain Daoist.
“Fellow Daoist Dragon Mountain, this old Daoist is late. Forgiveness!”
“Carefree Lord, greetings.”
The old Daoist showed no airs at all, speaking with a hearty laugh, but the Dragon Mountain Daoist and the Carefree Lord showed no neglect whatsoever.
“White River True Person is too polite.” The Carefree Lord cupped his hands.
“For Fellow Daoist White River to come is to acknowledge my True Martial Sect as a Daoist sect. This poor Daoist is grateful.” The Dragon Mountain Daoist sincerely gave thanks.
These words made the congregation’s hearts stir, with some already thinking of something, their faces full of shock.
Luo Wentian saw the puzzlement on Ning Qi’s face and said in a low voice:
“Junior Brother, you may not know that although my True Martial Sect is a Daoist Sect, to enter the world’s top-tier Daoist Sect rankings, it requires a top-tier Daoist Sect force to endorse it. White River True Person is from the True Profound Sect, ranked fifth in the world.”
“This is someone Master specially invited. Master’s lifelong wish is to become the foremost Daoist Sect in the world and revive the glory of True Martial.”
Ning Qi suddenly understood.
In the past, the True Martial Sect didn’t even have a single Heavenly Human Realm, so competing for Daoist Sect rankings was naturally out of the question. But now it was different; the Dragon Mountain Daoist had already stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, so it was natural to start planning.
However.
With the True Martial Sect’s current foundation, let alone becoming the foremost Daoist Sect, even entering the top ten Daoist Sects would be a stretch.
It would have to come slowly.
White River True Person landed beside the Carefree Lord and the Dragon Mountain Daoist. None of the three took their seats; instead, they looked toward the mountain, and Ning Qi also felt a stir in his heart, perceiving it a step ahead of others.
While the congregation was puzzled.
A procession came lightly from the base of the mountain. The group included old, middle-aged, young, and youths, all with a faint sense of superiority. In the center was a luxurious carriage, carried by sturdy young men, the ‘Wang’ character on the cuffs of their tight uniforms already revealing their identity.
Qingzhou Wang Clan.
The congregation’s gazes all turned strange.
After all, the grudge between the Dragon Mountain Daoist and the Wang Clan had long spread throughout the martial world. Though it was said nicely that the two families had settled their grudge, it couldn’t be that cordial. Originally, many thought that since the Wang Clan people hadn’t arrived late, they wouldn’t come.
But now, looking at the situation, the display was quite grand.
Everyone looked toward the carriage, already guessing the person’s identity.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist’s words confirmed their guess:
“Wang Family Old Ancestor descends upon True Martial Mountain amidst a hundred busyness; Dragon Mountain is truly apprehensive.”
He smiled on his face, but was somewhat puzzled in his heart. By reason, with Wang Family Old Ancestor’s advanced age, he shouldn’t easily venture out, let alone after the conflict with the Wang Clan not long ago. For him to send a Gang Yuan Realm master would already be quite giving face; he hadn’t expected him to come personally.
An aged laugh sounded from within the carriage:
“I said before that I would come to your Heavenly Human Ceremony. A person cannot lack trust.”
As the words fell, an elder in brocade robes appeared before the congregation. He coughed occasionally, his style somewhat different from the other three Heavenly Human Realm Experts, but no one underestimated him.
In the previous battle, the miracle of Wang Family Old Ancestor reversing his vitality had also spread throughout the martial world. Everyone knew that what Wang Family Old Ancestor feared was the Dragon Mountain Daoist’s potential, not his current strength.
“Wang Family Old Ancestor truly keeps his word.” The Carefree Lord and White River True Person smiled and offered praise.
Wang Family Old Ancestor looked at the other three Heavenly Humans, a trace of delight rising in his eyes. The strength of the Carefree Lord and White River True Person was not weak.
The others all became excited.
At this point, three Heavenly Humans had already arrived, surpassing their imaginations. Originally, many thought that for a Heavenly Human Realm Expert like the Dragon Mountain Daoist, who lacked foundation, at most one or two Heavenly Humans would come to show support.
The four Heavenly Humans stood there, their demeanor transcendent, making many people thrilled.
But some were puzzled: the auspicious time was almost here, so why hadn’t the four taken their seats.
“Fellow Daoist Dragon Mountain, is there perhaps someone else coming?” White River True Person asked curiously.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist smiled mysteriously:
“There is still one senior.”
Anticipation showed in his eyes.
The few all felt curiosity rise in their hearts. For the Dragon Mountain Daoist to call someone a senior in such an occasion was no small matter.
Previously, when the Dragon Mountain Daoist went to the Wang Clan and called Wang Family Old Ancestor ‘senior,’ it was merely out of courtesy, but in reality, most Heavenly Human Realm Experts were of the same generation. Those who could truly be called seniors were few.
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s heart couldn’t help but skip, becoming somewhat excited.
Time passed.
The golden crow was almost directly overhead.
Suddenly, a ‘moo’ sound rang out, clear and piercing, cutting through the sky.
Many people jolted, the several Heavenly Human Realm Experts’ expressions already showing a trace of respect, and even Ning Qi’s eyes filled with caution.
The several Heavenly Humans who arrived first—the Carefree Lord, White River True Person, Wang Family Old Ancestor, and his own Master—might vary in strength, but were roughly on the same level. Ning Qi felt he could still handle one or two.
But this one now, even before appearing, that faint sense of oppression already made him extremely wary.
Gazes converged. At the end of their line of sight, a figure riding a green ox slowly appeared.
The clear ‘moo’ just now came from this green ox. The green ox’s hide was smooth as jade, its eyes like brown glass, filled with an honest and wise aura, its aura not weak at all, making one know at a glance that it was an exotic beast.
On the green ox’s back, a half-naked elder had his eyes closed, as if sleeping soundly, with a saber on his back that was not sharpened.
The green ox mooed long again, and only then did the elder slowly open his eyes. A trace of confusion flashed in them, then he noticed the lively scene atop True Martial Mountain ahead.
“We’ve arrived. So we’ve arrived. Good ox, go play.”
He yawned with a heh-heh laugh, flipped off the ox’s back like an ordinary farmer, as if regarding everyone in the True Martial Training Ground as nothing.
But even the several Heavenly Humans dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction.
Because this elder riding the green ox before them was precisely the thirty-third rank on Great Yan’s Heavenly Human Ranking.
Green Ox Swordsman.
