Under the leadership of He Ling True Master, everyone arrived at the top of Jade Cauldron Mountain, where there stood an ancestral hall.
Upon entering the hall, Gu Yuan imdiately saw a statue placed at the top central position.
This statue reached a height of nine ters, depicting a middle-aged Taoist with an awe-inspiring appearance, clad in a purple-gold daoist robe, carrying a Seven-Star Immortal Sword, with one hand behind his back and the other holding a Jade Plate, emanating a harmonious and imnse energy.
It was unclear what material the statue was carved from, but the skin, hair, and eyes on the surface were almost indistinguishable from a real person, lifelike in every detail, truly astonishing.
This person was none other than the ancestor of dicine King Mountain — Yu Pan Daoist!
Yu Pan Daoist achieved enlightennt over ten thousand years ago; rumors say his cultivation was remarkable, though he never achieved the Primordial Spirit, he was quite close to reaching that realm.
Later his whereabouts beca unknown, it was said, he went into seclusion seeking breakthrough.
Of course, Yang Spirit greats are rumored to have extended life spans, but ultimately cannot exceed ten thousand years.
Because ten thousand years is a special threshold.
Unless one is a Dragon Turtle Giant Ao or an Exotic Beast like a Tree Demon Spirit Root, otherwise, their lifespan can never surpass ten thousand years, as this is a certain restriction that exists mysteriously between heaven and earth.
Naturally, this restriction mainly targets the Human Race.
And only when cultivators prove their Dao with the Primordial Spirit can they breakthrough this limit, obtaining a long lifespan.
So now, regarding Gu Yuan’s ancestor Yu Pan Daoist’s situation, many people understood it and had guesses.
However, on the surface, no one dared to say anything about this issue.
Inside the ancestral hall, a few other people were already waiting.
Among them were familiar faces like You ng True Master and Situ Yan.
Gu Yuan also noticed an upright and robust figure, wearing a deep purple daoist robe, with white hair and beard, an old Taoist.
This old Taoist seed quite aged, crucially his body emitted a fierce and domineering aura, giving Gu Yuan a sense of familiarity.
"Purple Sky Divine Thunder..."
Gu Yuan glanced at the old Taoist, already forming a guess regarding his identity.
This old Taoist was precisely He Ling True Master’s rival, Fifth Elder, Purple Sky True Master.
Simultaneously, he was also Sun Zhong’s master.
Purple Sky True Master specialized in Thunder Skill, particularly expert in top-grade divine techniques Purple Sky Divine Thunder, under its influence, this elder had a fiery temper, impulsive nature.
In dicine King Mountain, few practiced Thunder Skill divine techniques.
Moreover, this Fifth Elder had considerable seniority and age, renowned inside dicine King Mountain.
Gu Yuan gave a glance, quickly withdrew his gaze, while restraining the aura within his body.
This Purple Sky True Master was not like his disciple Sun Zhong.
Sun Zhong had good talent, but his cultivation was still shallow, conversely, Purple Sky True Master might have slightly less talent, but his cultivation was profoundly exquisite, Gu Yuan had to be cautious, so as not to reveal the existence of Chaos Divine Thunder.
Whether it was Chaos Divine Thunder or Eternal Divine Escape, they were among his most important trump cards.
At critical monts, they were lifesaving divine techniques.
If discovered, not only would his trump cards be exposed, but it might also stir up a huge storm.
Gu Yuan turned to another person.
This was a young man, seemingly quite youthful, dressed in plain white linen clothes, without any ornantation, appearing simple and unassuming.
This person’s appearance seed young, yet his eyes were bright with the air of one who had experienced the vicissitudes of life, devoid of the vibrant energy belonging to a young cultivator.
And entirely absent of any cultivator aura.
He stood before Yu Pan Daoist’s statue, gazing at everyone, his deanor steady and calm, not to be underestimated.
This person was dicine King Mountain’s Sect Leader — Yu Sheng Daoist.
According to his teacher, He Ling True Master, Sect Leader Yu Sheng Daoist was not a Yang Spirit great, but a Yin Spirit giant, moreover a prominent one among Yin Spirit giants, with the Yin Residue already cleared, not far from reaching the Yang Spirit Realm.
Additionally, it was worth ntioning that, although Yu Sheng Daoist originated from a lineage faction, he always acted impartially, fair and just, even favoring the sect’s lineage, even soone like He Ling True Master spoke highly of him in conversation.
Of course, his conduct was ant to maintain balance within the mountain gate.
After all, inside any sect influence, it’s never entirely unified, perfectly synchronized.
Internally due to interests and hatreds, they are often divided into factions, competing with each other, which is the norm.
Thus, Yu Sheng Daoist was deliberately maintaining balance, a responsibility as Sect Leader.
dicine King Mountain had two major factions: the lineage faction and the sect lineage; regardless of strength, once the gap becos too large, it wouldn’t be ideal for dicine King Mountain.
While Gu Yuan looked toward Yu Sheng Daoist, Yu Sheng Daoist seed to sense sothing, his gaze shifted, resting on Gu Yuan.
Gu Yuan imdiately withdrew his gaze, focused internally, regulated his mind, restrained True Qi.
Yu Sheng Daoist’s gaze fell on Gu Yuan, paused slightly, then moved away, speaking in a calm tone:
"I am Yu Sheng, Sect Leader of dicine King Mountain."
Upon hearing, everyone’s expression turned solemn.
Everyone well understood what being a Sect Leader signifies.
This ans that, in plain view, Yu Sheng Daoist in front of them was dicine King Mountain’s most powerful individual.
Even Zhu Que Divine Lord and Danxia Ancestor, these two Yang Spirit greats, nominally, must heed this Sect Leader’s commands.
"Your arrival at this ancestral hall signifies that you have qualifications and abilities to join dicine King Mountain, I hope, from now on, you practice diligently, and remain true to your heart."
After pausing, Yu Sheng Daoist swept his gaze across the crowd, seeing everyone earnestly listening, continued: "Additionally, dicine King Mountain has ancestral regulations set forth by the founder, you may slowly understand other rules in due course, yet there are two gate rules you must comply with unconditionally."
"One, strictly prohibit internal strife among disciples. Two, strictly prohibit collusion with Demon Dao."
Yu Sheng Daoist’s tone was calm, yet as his eyes passed over everyone, it made their hearts tense, chills run down their spines.
Even Li Changqing had a fine layer of sweat on his forehead, but Gu Yuan alone remained calm and composed, outwardly undisturbed.
The crowd exchanged glances, responding in unison: "Yes, disciple obeys Sect Leader’s orders!"
Yu Sheng Daoist cast an additional glance at him, withdrew his gaze, saying: "Alright, now all of you proceed to worship our ancestor."
"Yes."
The crowd responded in unison.
Subsequently, they stepped forward one by one, beginning to light incense and worship.
When it was Gu Yuan’s turn, Gu Yuan accepted three sticks of incense, then lit them, respectfully offering nine bows, and placed the incense in a nearby incense burner.
"Gu Yuan, correct?"
Beside him, Yu Sheng Daoist who had remained silent suddenly spoke up at this mont.
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