Chapter 263 The Fastest and Slowest
Chapter 263 - The Fastest and Slowest
Today's Qingsha Bay is more lively than in the past centuries.
A recluse light, flying boat magic weapon, spirit beast mount, wind speeding, streaming light, come and go.
The majority of the guests came to congratulate the foundation stage, and there were occasionally sightings of real people who had reached the end of their lives.
The ceremony was held in a large hall in the hinterland of Qingsha Bay.
The hall is divided into the main hall and the side hall.
The side halls, which receive guests of congratulations, are not in the same place as the master of the ceremony.
The main hall receives guests of honor, most of whom are invited.
Lu Chang'an sat on the white jade dais at the top of the main hall and looked down from above.
Following the steps down, there are several rows of seats for distinguished guests, single person at a table, or two or three people at a table.
The sound of congratulatory greetings came from time to time:
"Hengshan Wu Clan, one three hundred year old Wu Lingzhi. Elder Wu Chen presents it!"
"Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce, a set of third-rank talisman brush, spirit ink, and ink stone. Elder Cold Jade offers it!"
"Teng Xing Chamber of Commerce's congratulatory gift, a third-order green wood. Shen Bixin presents it!"
Lu Chang'an did not recognize most of the cultivators who came to send congratulatory gifts, but when he heard familiar titles, he would pay a little attention.
Immortal Cold Jade came over early, but the congratulatory gift was also delivered today. As a representative of a large chamber of commerce, she sat not far from Lu Chang'an's hand.
"Concubine Shen Bixin, with my dog son Song Xi pays her respects! I wish you, Mr. Lu, a long life and an everlasting immortal path."
Shen Bixin was dressed in a Luo skirt, her body was plump and pretty, but she was in her forties or fifties, with wrinkles and dark spots visible.
She brought a fair and handsome young man with her, bowing and bowing long.
The young man was only at the Qi refining stage, his head was lowered and he was anxious, not daring to look directly at the Evergreen Realist on the white jade stone platform.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, you and I have known each other for many years, there is no need to be so polite."
Lu Changan's voice was warm and gentle, making people feel like a breeze.
Glancing at the youngster named Song Xi, he couldn't help but ponder.
Lu Chang'an chatted with Shen Bixin's mother and son, and arranged the two of them in the seat adjacent to the Cold Jade Realist.
Even if they didn't talk much, the guests next to them could tell that Lu Chang'an and Shen Bixin had been friends in the past.
As we approach midday, there are hundreds of cultivators from all sides who have come to congratulate us.
Lu Chang'an drank the toast from a False Pill Realist, and suddenly his eyes turned to the outside of Qingsha Bay.
An unfamiliar True Dan aura was approaching.
Although they are both at the early stage of True Dan, the aura of that person's Dan power is much stronger than Lu Changan's.
The aura of that person is much stronger than Lu Changan's.
......
A few dozen miles away from Clear Sand Bay.
A dark green colored carriage with a dragon pattern embossed on it was dragged by two antlered beasts, treading in the air.
The carriage is not compartmentalized, it is semi-open, with only a sunshade on top of the head, and it is made of the feathers of precious birds.
A noble young man with a green jade robe and a black cape is sitting in the back seat of the carriage.
The driver driving in front of him was actually a purple-faced strong man in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. "Young Master Ling, we're about to arrive at Clear Sand Bay."
Fang Zhong controlled the reins and slowed down the speed, speaking in a respectful manner.
"Hehe, in the last few hundred years of the Jing Country's Immortal Cultivation World, the oldest loose cultivator to be promoted to True Dan. The 'Evergreen Realist' inspirational and beautiful name is far and wide, this young master would like to admire it."
The noble young man looked cozy, with a relaxed feeling of being out on a picnic.
"Young Master Ling, you are the youngest True Dan cultivator in Jing Country in hundreds of years. That Lu Changan was over a hundred and seventy years old when he formed his dan, how can he be compared to you?"
Fang Zhong complimented with a disdainful look.
In truth, he was complex and sour in his heart towards Lu Chang'an's one hundred and seventy years old pudding.
Back then, on the transnational spirit ship, Fang Zhong and Lu Chang'an were both stowaways, living next to each other and having a good conversation over wine.
Entering the land of Jing, choosing different chambers of commerce, because of different positions, parted ways.
Who would have thought that the Crescent Moon Chamber of Commerce, where he was a member, would go from strength to strength and decline in only nearly ten years.
Fang Zhong's spiritual contract with the Crescent Moon Chamber of Commerce was about to expire and he was about to regain his freedom.
Fang Zhong's contract with the Crescent Moon Chamber of Commerce is about to expire and he is about to regain his freedom.
He became the young master's errand boy.
Because he knew Lu Chang'an, he was honored to be the servant driver of this trip.
"Ling Feng, the young master of the Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce!"
"How could this proud son of heaven personally come to Qing Sha Wan to congratulate him?"
The luxurious carriage with dragon embossed carvings approached Qing Shui Wan in a high profile, attracting many gazes.
There were many knowledgeable people who recognized Young Master Ling's identity.
"Young Master Ling Feng of the Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce celebrates with two third-order precious jades--"
A loud voice carried to the main hall of the celebration.
Xia Mingqu hurried in and reported to Lu Changan.
"Taifeng Chamber of Commerce, Young Lord Ling!"
The Xia Clan members and guests from all sides were greatly surprised and discussed a lot.
"Famous song, can this person be among the invitees?"
Lu Changan had heard of the name of the Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce, and now the ally of the Chamber of Commerce was the Chamber's late True Dan major cultivator.
"We didn't invite the Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce, I don't know why he came."
Xia Mingqu was also puzzled.
Thinking of something, he added:
"By the way, Young Lord Ling is the youngest cultivator to advance to True Dan in the Jing Kingdom in hundreds of years."
"How young?"
"It is said that Young Master Ling built his foundation within thirty. In his eighties, he formed the True Dan, and is now just a hundred years old."
Xia Mingqu transmitted his voice, his eyes showing envy.
That Young Master Ling's birth is too good!
The Taifeng Chamber of Commerce is the number one business league and is incredibly wealthy.
Rumor has it that the crystal condensation pills that Young Master Ling uses to form his pills are all of the finest quality. He used three different kinds of superior elixirs.
Otherwise, this person is not an Earth Spirit Root, so it is impossible for him to be so fast.
"Such a young True Dan?"
Lu Chang'an was surprised, even in his previous life, he had rarely heard of a cultivator who had risen to True Dan at such a young age.
What are the intentions of this uninvited guest, who came to his dan formation celebration?
Is he trying to bully an old man like himself?
......
The visitor's status was honorable, Lu Changan personally welcomed him out of the hall and met that Young Master Ling Feng.
"Lu Mou's old age and conjugation of dan, what virtue and ability is there to allow Young Lord Ling to come in person."
Seeing the white-robed man who seemed to be eighteen years old, Young Lord Ling froze slightly.
"Haha! Fellow Daoist Lu is worthy of being the best in the Nurturing Technique, and is younger than this Young Lord imagined."
Ling Feng surveyed Lu Chang'an with interest.
This kind of gaze was familiar to Lu Changan, as if he was looking at some mascot.
A hundred years ago, Lu Chang'an had a similar experience when he built his foundation in his ancient age.
Fortunately, these types of cultivators were simply curious and often had little hostility.
Lu Changan raised his hand, ready to welcome Ling Feng to the main hall.
At this moment.
A True Dan aura, even more domineering than Young Lord Ling's, rapidly approached Qing Sha Wan.
"This aura...... is a Devil's Way technique!"
Ling Feng sensed it briefly, his gaze sharpened and his relaxed and cozy expression was no longer there.
The visitor is also at the early stage of True Dan, and the aura of Dan power emanating from him is steadily superior to that of Ling Feng. One must realize that Ling Feng's Dan quality is already in the upper reaches of the True Dan.
The person who came is either deeper than him, or has a higher quality of pills.
"The first disciple of the Xuan Yin Sect Leader, 'Li Hai', congratulates Mr. Lu on his completion of the dan, and presents him with a Soul Cleansing Bead and a Bitter Clear Bamboo."
A cloud of demonic aura came raging, carrying a black-robed man with an upright figure and knife-sharp shoulders.
"Li Hai! Great disciple of Liang Shaotian!"
The crowd of cultivators in the Clear Sand Bay were shocked by the clamor and scorned.
The black-robed man's gaze was cold, and the devilish true dan aura emanating from his body made all the real people present feel palpitations.
The man in the black robe had a cold gaze, and the aura emanating from his body made all the real people present feel palpitations in their hearts.
Xia Hongyu, the patriarch of the family, had a big change in color. This time, the ceremony, my family absolutely did not invite the devil cultivator.
"Li Hai is Liang Shaotian's eldest disciple, how could he personally attend this Dan Ceremony?"
"Could it be that Xia or Lu Changan, have secret dealings with the Devil Sect?"
Even though nowadays, the Xuan Yin Sect is recognized by the neighboring sects, most of the cultivators still respect it from a distance.
Only Lu Changan understood why Li Hai came over to congratulate him.
After being promoted to True Dan, it would be hard for Lu Changan not to attract Liang Shaotian's attention.
"Liang Shaotian's eldest disciple, are all so strong? With a peak cultivation at the early stage of JieDan, he is said to be from an Earth Spirit Root and has cultivated the 'Black Dipper Demon Flame'."
Lu Chang'an secretly assessed: without using his previous life's bottom card, he would never be a match for this person.
Due to the mediocre quality of his pills, and being a newcomer to the True Pill, Lu Chang'an's strength was relatively weak amongst his peers.
Under normal circumstances, when competing in terms of magic power and magic treasures, Young Master Ling would be able to defeat him.
As for Li Hai, it is estimated that he can easily defeat Young Master Ling, comparable to an ordinary mid True Dan.
After evaluating the situation.
Lu Chang'an's heart froze, he had become a unit of measurement for True Dan cultivators?
......
"Sect Leader Liang's senior disciple is here in person, Lu is terrified."
"I hope that the Sacred Sect will bear with me for not sending out invitations beforehand for this Great Dan Ceremony."
Lu Chang'an brought Patriarch Xia and personally welcomed him.
"Mister Lu is overstating the case, it is Mister Li who has come uninvited and is being abrupt."
Li Hai's aura was monstrous, but when he landed in front of Lu Chang'an, his tone was humble and polite.
Young Master Ling knows Li Hai.
When he saw this, he frowned slightly, his eyes showing surprise.
According to his understanding, as Liang Shaotian's eldest disciple, Li Hai acts on behalf of the Xuan Yin Sect Leader's will.
Li Hai seldom visited other forces in Liang.
Attending a certain real person's Dan Ceremony is even the first time.
Instead, many of the major powers of the Merchant Alliance took the initiative to flatter the Demon Sect.
Liang Shaotian is now in closed-door cultivation, once cultivated to the late stage of conjugation, he will be truly invincible in the Jing Country.
"Two real people are invited."
Lu Chang'an, Ling Feng, Li Hai, three real people like a star cupping the moon, entered the main hall.
Outside the main hall, Fang Zhong kept the carriage safe and waited outside as a servant.
"True Dan cultivators......"
Looking at the backs of the three True Dan cultivators, Fang Zhong's heart was bitter.
Lu Chang'an and his master, the great disciple of the Demon Sect, walked side by side, at a level he could not reach in this life.
Inside the main hall.
Lu Chang'an, as the protagonist of the celebration, was still sitting at the top.
Ling Feng and Li Hai, are sitting on both sides of the forefront, just opposite each other.
Lu Chang'an was vaguely aware that Ling Feng and Li Hai were not on good terms with each other, and when they were introduced outside earlier, they were very cold to each other.
"Fellow Daoist Li, this Young Lord has never heard that the Xuan Yin Sect is involved in the Dan Ceremony of other real people in Jing Country. Fellow Daoist Li's visit this time is unexpected to this Young Lord."
During the meeting, Ling Feng asked the questions that were on many people's minds.
Other forces are afraid of the Xuan Yin Demon Cult, but the Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce is not.
The Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce is the number one Chamber of Commerce in the Merchant Alliance, with strong financial strength and close ties with the major powers in the neighboring Immortal Cultivation Countries.
Not only that, the background of Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce is legendary.
There is a rumor in Jing Country that
Many years ago, the Jing Kingdom gave birth to a son of luck who traveled to the most prosperous region of Great Qing and achieved the rank of YuanYing True Monarch. Moreover, that son of fortune joined a great YuanYing level sect with an ancient heritage in the Central Region.
The fact that the Jing Kingdom was able to maintain its neutrality, aside from its geographical location and the absence of a fourth-order spirit vein, was said to be related to this rumor.
The Taifeng Chamber of Commerce claimed that the son of fortune originally came from the family to which they belonged.
Among the three major chambers of commerce, there is also another Fei Yan Chamber of Commerce, which also has a similar claim, claiming to have some sort of relationship with the son of fortune.
Maybe it is true, or maybe it is the business alliance's propaganda.
In any case, Jing has been neutral for so many years, there have been small disasters, but so far it has not been annexed by neighboring countries.
"Young Master Ling, curiosity kills!"
Li Hai's gaze, like that of a falcon, was fixed on Ling Feng's face, giving the latter an inexplicable chill.
He withdrew his gaze and indifferently said:
"My master has learned of the inspirational and beautiful name of Zenith Lu who formed the Dan at an advanced age, and having heard that he is of high character and virtue, he has asked Mister Li to come here to congratulate him."
"This is a step towards the integration of my Sacred Sect into the orthodoxy of the Immortal Cultivation World! With Zenith Lu's heart and character, he should not reject our goodwill."
After listening to Li Hai's explanation, the crowd pondered.
Although the Xuan Yin Sect has been legalized, there are still preconceived notions and barriers between it and the Immortal Cultivation World orthodoxy.
Lu Chang'an's high age and inspirational reputation in conjugating dan, organizing a dan conjugation ceremony is considered a recent hot topic in the Jing country's immortal cultivation community.
Lu Chang'an is another good old man, the fame heat is being, the devil sect to integrate into the orthodoxy, or use him as an entry point, as a test.
Believe it or not, the cultivators present could not find any other reason.
Lu Changan is just a loose cultivator real person, the devil such a behemoth, there is no need to brightly and openly to make friends with him.
Even if they want to buy him, they should do it privately.
......
The ceremony, Li Hai only stayed for half an hour, then got up and left.
During that time, he only toasted with Lu Changan and barely interacted with the other cultivators.
"This matter, there is something strange."
Young Lord Ling looked in the direction where Li Hai left, his eyes flickering.
He had dealt with Li Hai and knew that Liang Shao Tian's master and disciple were both arrogant.
The way Li Hai spoke just now, Young Lord Ling couldn't find any cracks on the surface, but he always felt that it wasn't that simple.
He could not help but feel that he was interested in the "Evergreen Master" who was sitting in the upper seat.
Previously, Li Hai had only toasted Lu Chang'an, and none of the other real people present, including Young Master Ling, had enjoyed such treatment.
Young Lord Ling came over to join the celebration on a whim.
Even if the Tai Feng Chamber of Commerce had sent someone to attend, they wouldn't have used a core person like him.
Young Master Ling's mind turned, and he spoke out to test the waters:
"Mr. Lu should be able to tell that I am not on the same path as Li Hai."
"This person once commented on Mister Ling, relying too much on external objects, achieving the fastest cultivation speed in Liang for hundreds of years, and having limited future achievements."
"I wonder if Mister Lu, agrees with him."
If young master Ling has a smile, look at Lu Changan, this good old man, what to choose.
When these words came out, the main hall fell into a short dead silence.
Young Master Ling and Lu Changan are the fastest and the slowest in the past few hundred years to advance to True Dan in the Jing Kingdom.
They are two extremes.
Coupled with Li Hai's past comments about Young Master Ling, this issue became acute.
By recognizing Li Hai's words, Lu Chang'an is turning his heart towards the Demon Sect.
Denying Li Hai would be slapping the Demon Cult's face and pleasing the Merchant Alliance.
"In the Immortal Cultivation World, there have been a lot of prideful people who have risen to prominence very quickly, as well as people who have become successful late in life... Anything is possible."
"The words spoken by Daoist friend Li, right or wrong, depends on the two friends who will have high achievements in the future."
Lu Changan played a Tai Chi and finally threw the question back to the two of them, Li Hai and Young Lord Ling.
Whoever has the hardest fist has the right.
"Manservant Lu has a point!"
Many of the guests present agreed and applauded.
Young Master Ling's face was not clear about his happiness or anger, and he had no words to refute it.
The Immortal Cultivation World is based on strength, and he can't beat Li Hai yet.
Li Hai was an Earth Spirit Root genius, who had been taught by Liang Shaotian in his early years, and his cultivation speed was the first echelon after Young Lord Ling. "The capable person that Realist Lu described as a late bloomer, is that a reflection of his own aspirations?"
Ling Feng took the initiative to offer a toast, the smile on his face seemed to have a deeper meaning.
"Mister Lu does not seek to be a great master, he only wishes to live longer, that's all."
Lu Changan frankly said.
Live longer?
Ling Feng let out a light laugh, this is very suitable for Lu Chang'an's "Turtle Talisman Master", "Evergreen Realist" name.
Judging from his past experiences, Lu Changan was telling the truth.
Ling Feng drained his glass of wine.
After testing the waters, he was much less interested in Lu Chang'an.
It is just a living turtle real person.
......
After half an hour, Ling Feng took the luxurious carriage and left Qing Sha Wan.
Li Hai and Ling Feng, two unexpected guests with extraordinary status, added to the rumor of Lu Chang'an's Dan Ceremony.
The fame of the high age of completion of the dan will spread throughout the Jing Country Immortal Cultivation World.
In addition to Li Hai and Ling Feng, there were other True Dan cultivators at the ceremony.
For example, the Yellow Wolf from the Ten Thousand Beasts Chamber of Commerce.
Lu Chang'an didn't understand why the other party came to Qingsha Bay when his identity had nothing to do with the Yellow Wolf Realist.
"If Mr. Lu could have attained his dan a few years earlier, he might have been able to meet an old friend from Liang."
Huangwolf real person wearing a leather cloak, sitting in the seat before Ling Feng, his eyes bright, his face overflowing with a friendly smile.
"An old friend of Liang?"
Lu Changan thought of Fu Xuemei who had confronted him several years ago, secretly protecting the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce's caravan.
Lu Changan didn't know what kind of deal was made between the Yellow Wolf Realist and Fu Xuemei.
The Yellow Wolf and Fu Xuemei made a deal, but Lu Changan doesn't know.
......
Before the sun sets, the cultivators who participated in the Dan Ceremony are dispersing one after another.
There are still a few cultivators who stayed at the Xia Clan in Qingsha Bay to seek cooperation.
There were also a few cultivators who stayed at the Xia Clan in Qing Sha Wan, seeking cooperation.
Lu Chang'an didn't see everyone, and through screening, he only received a few people.
Among them were Shen Bixin's mother and son.
Inside the study of Autumn Wind Island.
"True Lord Lu, that promise of a favor back then, you said it counted, and my concubine has one thing to ask for."
Shen Bixin pulled her son Song Xi and knelt down together.
"My concubine hopes that Realist Lu will accept my son as his disciple."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chang'an was silent for a few breaths.
He had this premonition when Shen Bixin brought her son over to congratulate him.
Back then, the favor that Shen Bixin had obtained by collecting materials and left it to this day to be honored was amazingly rewarding.
"Mister Lu will soon be leaving the Jing Country, drifting about with no intention of taking on a disciple. If Fellow Daoist Shen insists on requesting it, Mister Lu can grant a named disciple, but does not have too much energy to teach."
"In addition, Mister Lu gives another option: in the future, if Fellow Daoist Shen's son, before he builds the foundation or sets the dan, seeks over, Mister Lu can grant a chance to advance."
Shen Bixin took a moment to consider and chose the second option.
After all, Lu Chang'an made it clear that he didn't really want to accept disciples.
"Xie'er, why don't you quickly thank Master Lu."
"Thank you, Mr. Lu."
The youngster Song Xi kowtowed, listening to the opportunity to form a dan, he could not help but be moved.
He felt the high status of a Pillar-creating real person today.
Compared to becoming Lu Changan's disciple, the second option is more realistic.
It wasn't until years later that Song Xi realized what he had missed out on today.
Lu Changan smiled and sent Shen Bixin's mother and son away.
He is a man of his word.
Excluding cases of blackmail, he will fulfill all the promises he has made within his ability.
If Shen Bixin had insisted just now, he would have accepted Song Xi as his disciple, and would have honored his basic obligation as a master.
But as he expected, Shen Bixin and her son were impressed by the second choice.
......
The night is deep, the noisy Qingsha Bay, finally quiet down.
Autumn Wind Island, inside the study.
In the shadows, a hooded man with gray robes appeared in the corner.
"Have you found anyone suspicious in today's JieDan Ceremony."
Lu Changan, with his hands behind his back, asked. "There are a few, mostly small fishes. However, one of them, Mr. Lu should pay attention to. "
"Oh, who is it?"
"The Yellow Wolf Realist!"
Lu Chang'an was not surprised, the first time he met with the other party under the vest of "Xiang Zhenran", he had a strange feeling in his heart.
"What's wrong with this person?"
"The Heart and Soul Secret Art practiced by the Yellow Wolf Master can sense the emotional fluctuations of the target, and even have the opportunity to probe into his heart. This psionic secret art comes from the 'Beast King Valley', one of the six sects of the Sacred Sect."
Xing Peng said cautiously.
"Beast King Valley? The Chamber of Ten Thousand Beasts? Could it be that between the two......"
"I am not authorized to access higher intelligence, but based on the clues, I surmise that the Chamber of Ten Thousand Beasts should have been a small branch that split off from the 'Beast King Valley' a long time ago."
Hearing this, Lu Chang'an understood.
The Ten Thousand Beasts Chamber of Commerce was probably infiltrated and turned by the Infernal Sect.
"Moreover, the Beast King Valley is likely to be the main force invading the Beacon Country's perimeter!"
Xing Peng threw out another shocking piece of information.
The Beast King Valley is none other than one of the Six Sects of the Devil Dao.
"Beast King Valley is the main force? Meaning, the Six Sects of the Devil Dao only sent one main force to attack the Beacon Country's perimeter?"
Lu Chang'an reacted.
"One, is almost enough."
Xing Peng thought about it and decided to tell the truth.
Take a day off on the 14th. After resuming updating last month and working for 20 days in a row, the last few days have been a bit of a sleep crash and mental exhaustion. Today, I have something to do, so I'll take a day off.
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