Compared to the civilian dynasty, Taiyi Peak resembles the Yangxin Hall, while Lingxiao Hall is like the Jinluan Hall of the Wandao Sect.

The square in front of Lingxiao Hall, which gathers the leaders of various major forces of the Human Clan, was bustling with noise.

Usually, such a scene where many top cultivators gather together only occurs when the Two Realms Pass starts a battle.

"Saint Lu, congratulations."

Si Xiuqi, still seated in a wheelchair, cupped his hands to congratulate the arriving Lu Jin'an, with a sigh: "Since Sect Master Zheng took charge of the Wandao Sect and shouldered the Human Clan, it's been over thirteen thousand years...

After all the hardships, the day has finally come when he can retire and enjoy the achievements."

Lu Jin'an returned the gesture with a slight smile: "He has always held onto hope, and as his juniors, we must respond."

Si Xiuqi nodded: "It must have been hard."

"Me?" Lu Jin'an shook his head: "Not at all."

With Lu Yunzhu around, his starting point was much higher than other cultivators.

Si Xiuqi smiled ambiguously and then asked: "Isn't Sect Master Qi and his family coming?"

"They're busy with other matters."

Lu Jin'an said, looking towards the main entrance of Lingxiao Hall, where Zheng Dongliu stepped out with his hands behind his back.

Even though the Heavenly Human Five Declines had begun, the old man still straightened his back.

The voices from every corner fell silent simultaneously.

"Greetings to Sect Master Zheng."

Then came the unanimous respectful bows.

Zheng Dongliu slightly raised his right hand: "Please rise, everyone. I'm not the protagonist today."

He spoke concisely: "Wenchang, let's begin."

Ji Wenchang saluted and then began the Sect Master inauguration according to the long-prepared procedure.

In the majestic sound of the chimes, everything went smoothly, and no one dared cause trouble at this moment.

Except for Jun Bingquan.

Jun Bingquan silently watched the Sect Master's ceremony, his expression somewhat helpless.

The gathering of the top cultivators of the Human Clan was rare, and in such an impressive lineup, not even the Demon Lord would dare come personally.

And next, he was going to forcibly retrieve Zhiyu in such a grand lineup.

Thinking about it, he might go down in history as a Dragon Emperor daring enough to attempt such a feat.

He watched Lu Jin'an step towards the highest position in Lingxiao Hall, took a deep breath, and clenched his hands.

But just as he was about to step forward, an invisible Space Dao directly confined him in place.

Jun Bingquan suddenly turned his head—who was it?!

He had no idea who had acted, only heard a voice explode directly in his mind.

"You, a mere Dragon Emperor, are not qualified yet!"

With a muffled groan, Jun Bingquan spat blood from his seven orifices and fell to the ground, feeling as if his head was about to explode.

He still didn't know who had acted, but the panic in his heart grew.

Though Lu Jin'an had said he would return Zhiyu, he hadn't specified a time, and he couldn't just wait idly...

But the surrounding space was confined; he couldn't move, and even his voice couldn't be transmitted. What to do?

Jun Bingquan watched anxiously as Lu Jin'an took the Sect Master's seat, listening to the congratulations below, unable to affect the surrounding space no matter how he invoked his Dragon Qi.

Under a tree in the courtyard of Lingxiao Hall, Pei Wanyu with crossed arms glanced at Lu Yunzhu: "Does a mere Dragon Emperor really require your personal intervention?"

"No, but he cannot disrupt Jin'an's sect master ceremony." Lu Yunzhu raised his head slightly to look at the sky: "Not even a Dragon Emperor is worth killing."

"Hmm?" Pei Wanyu glanced into the air: "Who else might come?"

"Those coming are not their true selves..."

"Oh..." Pei Wanyu withdrew her gaze and glanced at the position of the Changqing Immortal Clan, softly asking: "Why have neither the Lu Clan nor the Qin Clan sent anyone?"

"Do I not count?"

"Are you here as a representative?"

"Not allowed?"

"If you say so." Pei Wanyu laughed ambiguously but found it odd.

Such a significant event, even if Jin'an's parents did not come, surely they would send congratulations?

What are they busy with in the Lower Realm of the Changqing Immortal Clan?

Unless... they can't come?

Pei Wanyu inadvertently glanced at Lu Yunzhu, but deep down, she knew he wouldn't dare lay a hand on Jin'an's parents; otherwise, they'd be mortal enemies.

The purpose of raising Jin'an would be lost.

What could the reason be?

Pei Wanyu pondered quietly, and just as the surrounding congratulatory voices were about to end, a loud voice echoed from the Sky Dome.

"Zheng Dongliu, you old thing finally found a successor, and... Lu Jin'an, congratulations for becoming the Sect Master of the Wandao Sect."

A giant dragon shadow emerged from layers of mist and transformed into Zhu Tianqi, looking meaningfully at the changing expressions of many people below, feeling satisfied.

To those present, standing at the top of the Human Clan leadership, the name Lu Zhengyun was well-known.

Not because Lu Zhengyun is powerful, but because he is the leader of the contemporary Bright Ancient Land.

The Lu Family's reputation has always been unfavorable, especially their method of raising offspring as 'cuckoo birds,' deeply loathed.

Placing 'eggs' in other nests and upon growing up, the cuckoo either returns to the Lu Family with gained inheritance and elders' hopes or becomes the sect leader, eventually joining the Lu Clan...

Many here have suffered from this, but they never expected Lu Jin'an to be part of the Lu Family, and moreover, the legitimate son of Lu Zhengyun!

This kind of background sitting on the throne of the World's No.1 Immortal Sect Wandao Sect's Sect Master only signifies a significant success for the Lu Family!

Even if someone from Wandao Sect resigns in the future, it won't change Wandao Sect's status as part of the Lu Family.

Creating another Wandao Sect... hard, extremely hard!

Who in the future can match or surpass Lu Jin'an?

If no one can, won't the Human Clan be under the Lu Family's rule?

Sect Master Zheng has painstakingly restrained the Changqing Immortal Clan in their small worlds, limiting the birth of an Immortal Dynasty, but now it all circles back?

Especially since the Changqing Immortal Clan, traced from the dawn of the Human Clan, resembles the Upper Realm in some aspects.

If it hadn't lost in the confrontation with the Upper Realm, the Changqing Immortal Clan would likely be situated there now.

Few want to see such a scenario.

Many eyes turned to Zheng Dongliu, who glanced at Tianqi's manifestation above, with a faint response: "For such a trivial matter, you take the trouble to bring it up? Truly diligent of you."

"I knew about this while you were still healing in your nest, remember?"

Zhu Tianqi chuckled indifferently: "Others don't seem to think so."

"Oh?" Zheng Dongliu glanced at others: "Their reactions are normal considering personal interests, but no one will question me...

Zhu Tianqi, they understand this will be settled only after you're killed, so spare your efforts."

"That's somewhat regrettable."

Zhu Tianqi shook his head in disappointment, then looked at Lu Jin'an calmly sitting on the Wandao Sect's Sect Master throne, examining him, and slowly spoke: "Sect Master Lu, you should return Zhiyu to my Dragon Clan."

Without waiting for Lu Jin'an to speak, he continued: "Don't brush me off saying she's part of your sect since living here for a long time, nor use the century-long peace pact as a shield."

Zhu Tianqi looked at Lu Jin'an with deep meaning: "The Wandao Sect may be under your leadership now, but it doesn't mean you can disregard the pact Zheng Dongliu signed himself...

That pact isn't something you can ignore even if you become the sect master."

"So you've been guarding against this point?"

Lu Jin'an sneered: "Just petty wit."

Zhu Tianqi frowned slightly, hearing Lu Jin'an continue: "Haven't you inquired why Cang Qinglong Saint sent Zhiyu to Wandao Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Tianqi unconsciously glanced at Jun Bingquan confined in the space barrier, and before he could ponder for too long, Lu Jin'an directly looked at Zhiyu hiding behind Pei Wanyu.

"Zhiyu, having called me 'Master' for so long, shouldn't you formally perform the disciple ceremony?"

Upon hearing this, Zhiyu's eyes lit up and she rushed to Lu Jin'an, sliding onto her knees—

"Zhiyu pays respects to Master~"

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