Chapter 2060: Taiyang Zhenren

If Wang Changsheng were narrow-minded, he might end up resenting the Deng family because of this incident. The Deng family was not a subordinate of Zhenhai Palace, but they could not afford to offend Zhenhai Palace. Once Wang Changsheng advanced to the Void Refinement stage and became an elder of Zhenhai Palace, he would have plenty of ways to make things difficult for the Deng family.

"From now on, you will stay here. You are not allowed to go anywhere. After we return to the clan, you will be confined for a hundred years."

Deng Yibo reprimanded him without reservation. Deng Tianqi had suffered a crushing defeat, but he wouldn't go as far as taking Deng Tianqi to visit Wang Changsheng; that would be too humiliating.

"Understood, Great-Grandfather."

Deng Tianqi readily agreed, his hatred for Wang Qingfeng deepening. If Wang Qingfeng had generously agreed to spar with him and defeated him with a magic treasure, he wouldn't have been punished by his ancestor.

"Seventh Uncle, it's not Tianqi's fault. Senior Wang's son went a bit too far. Tianqi was never his opponent; wasn't it enough to just defeat Tianqi? He deliberately didn't use a magic treasure, giving Tianqi a chance, and then deployed a spirit treasure to destroy Tianqi's Golden Thunder Pagoda, showing no respect for our Deng family at all." Deng Hongbin frowned, looking displeased.

"Hmph, he has the right to be arrogant. Long Yunxin of the Long family sparred with Fellow Daoist Wang, and it ended in a draw. Like father, like son." Deng Yibo dismissed it. He thought for a moment and instructed, "You'll come with me to Listen-to-Waves Palace. Bring Tianqi. We'll resolve this matter. There's no need to offend a future Void Refinement cultivator over a small issue..."

Before he finished speaking, a sound transmission talisman flew in and landed before him. Deng Hongbin crushed the talisman, and a gentle male voice suddenly rang out: "Fellow Daoist Deng, I am Wang Changsheng. My unworthy son had a misunderstanding with a junior from your Deng family. I, Wang, have brought him to visit Fellow Daoist Deng."

"Oh, it's Senior Wang. He came in person." Deng Hongbin said, a bit surprised.

"Hongbin, quickly go and invite them in. Tianqi, continue kneeling." Deng Yibo instructed.

Deng Hongbin acknowledged and quickly walked out.

Not long after, Deng Hongbin returned, with Wang Changsheng and Wang Qingfeng following him.

"Fellow Daoist Deng, this is?" Wang Changsheng asked, somewhat surprised, his gaze falling on Deng Tianqi.

"This child has been spoiled by me; he acts without discipline. I'm currently teaching him a lesson!" Deng Yibo sighed, his gaze falling on Wang Qingfeng. He nodded and said, "This must be your son! He is indeed a true talent. It's no injustice that Tianqi lost."

"Fellow Daoist Deng flatters him too much. He acts recklessly after learning only a bit. If he's not strictly disciplined now, who knows what big trouble he'll cause in the future." Wang Changsheng said with a wry smile. His face turned stern, and he said to Wang Qingfeng, "Qingfeng, why aren't you quickly paying your respects to Senior Deng?"

Wang Qingfeng stepped forward, bowed, and said, "This junior, Wang Qingfeng, greets Senior Deng."

Deng Yibo nodded and instructed, "Tianqi, quickly get up and pay your respects to Senior Wang."

Deng Tianqi quickly stood up and bowed to Wang Changsheng, saying, "This junior, Deng Tianqi, greets Senior Wang."

"Fellow Daoist Deng, I already know the details of the matter. I failed to discipline my son properly, and he almost injured Young Fellow Daoist Deng. Qingfeng, why aren't you quickly apologizing to Young Fellow Daoist Deng?" Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Qingfeng pursed his lips, clasped his hands, and said, "My apologies, Fellow Daoist Deng."

Deng Yibo looked at Deng Tianqi, who politely said, "It's alright. I also did something wrong."

Both sides' elders wanted to resolve this small conflict, but Deng Tianqi and Wang Qingfeng were clearly unconvinced; they only apologized out of deference to their elders' pressure.

"It's normal for young people to have conflicts. Once it's clarified, it's fine. This matter is over. Fellow Daoist Wang, if you have time in the future, feel free to visit our Deng family as a guest." Deng Yibo seized the opportunity to extend an invitation to Wang Changsheng.

"Good, it's a deal." Wang Changsheng agreed. These were, of course, polite formalities; whether he would actually go was another matter.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng left with Wang Qingfeng.

"Senior Wang is quite broad-minded to personally bring his son to apologize." Deng Hongbin sighed. In terms of status, Wang Changsheng was much higher than Deng Yibo. In terms of personal strength, Deng Yibo was not as good as Wang Changsheng. For Wang Changsheng to personally come and apologize with Wang Qingfeng was indeed rare.

Even if Wang Changsheng hadn't brought Wang Qingfeng to apologize, it wouldn't have been a big deal.

"Many cultivators can pick something up but cannot let it go. This person is extraordinary. We absolutely must not offend him; it would be neither good for us personally nor for our family." Deng Yibo said in a deep voice. Putting himself in Wang Changsheng's shoes, he wouldn't have brought Wang Qingfeng to apologize; at most, he would have reprimanded Wang Qingfeng.

Deng Tianqi disagreed. He felt very wronged and believed Wang Qingfeng hadn't come to apologize but rather to show off his strength, which was an insult. "Wang Qingfeng, you just wait. I will settle this score with you sooner or later." Deng Tianqi thought to himself, a cold glint flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Seven days quickly passed.

On this day, the morning sun had just risen, illuminating the entire Taiyang Sect in a pale golden glow.

A golden stone plaza, covering ten thousand acres, was set with thousands of golden jade tables and golden meditation mats. The golden jade tables were arranged in two rows, with a cultivator seated behind each table. The higher a cultivator's cultivation, the closer their seat to the front.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's seats were relatively far forward, while Wang Qingcheng and Wang Qingfeng's were relatively far back. Deng Yibo, Long Yunxin, and others sat near Wang Changsheng. They were chatting, and six Void Refinement cultivators had arrived at the venue.

A series of 'clang, clang, clang' bell sounds rang out, followed by a melodious chime, and then a powerful male voice suddenly announced: "The auspicious hour has arrived! The grand ceremony begins! We invite the Grand Ancestor!"

The disciples of Taiyang Sect stood up one after another and loudly exclaimed, "We invite the Grand Ancestor!" Wang Changsheng and the others also stood up, saying in unison, "We invite Senior Zhao!" Their voices shook the heavens, echoing ceaselessly for a hundred miles around.

A golden streak of light appeared in the distant sky. Its speed was extremely fast. Not long after, the golden streak appeared above the plaza. It was, surprisingly, a pale golden auspicious cloud, emanating astonishing spiritual energy, clearly a flying Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure.

True Lord Taiyang, wearing a golden Daoist robe with a jade belt around his waist and a golden jade crown on his head, looked like an immortal with a profound Daoist aura. True Lord Taiyang nodded, formed a hand seal, and the golden auspicious cloud slowly descended. He sat down at the golden jade table directly in front.

"Those who come are guests. Everyone, please be seated!" True Lord Taiyang instructed.

The cultivators responded and sat down one after another.

"The Long family congratulates Senior Zhao on advancing to the Integration stage, presenting a piece of 30,000-year-old Gold Agate Wood, ten bottles of Thousand Beast Pills, and one hundred catties of Golden Flame Crystal. We wish Senior further advancement in cultivation." The representative of the Long family stood up, holding a light green jade slip in his hand, and said respectfully.

"The Golden Ape Valley presents five pieces of Fiery Rock Divine Crystal, one fifth-tier Gigantic Strength Ape, and one hundred catties of Five-Colored Silkworm Silk. We congratulate Senior Zhao on his great advancement in cultivation and reaching a higher level."

"The Deng family of Profound Cloud Valley presents one piece of Golden Sun Divine Crystal, one 10,000-year-old Golden Flame Bamboo, and one thousand catties of Golden Flame Stone."

Numerous guests presented their congratulatory gifts one after another. If their background was strong, True Lord Taiyang would respond with a few words. If their background was ordinary, True Lord Taiyang merely nodded.

Not long after, it was Wang Changsheng's turn to present his gift.

"This junior, Wang Changsheng of Zhenhai Palace, is here because Martial Uncle Chen is occupied with matters and couldn't get away. He asked this junior to come and convey congratulations, presenting a section of 30,000-year-old Blazing Sun Wood, one Azure Moon Immortal Peach, and one piece of Golden Flame Divine Jade." Wang Changsheng took out a golden storage ring and handed it over with both hands.