Chapter 3978: Golden Immortal Ceremony

This was no secret; any well-informed Golden Immortal knew about it.

"True spirits possess varying divine abilities; some boast impressive defenses, while others have astonishing power. Fellow Daoist Wang has now entered the Golden Immortal stage, and his strength must have greatly increased. I wonder how he compares to Fellow Daoist Cao. Perhaps the two of you could spar a little and give us an exhibition?"

Jiang Tianfeng said with a smile. He wanted to use this opportunity to gauge Wang Changsheng's strength.

"Fellow Daoist Wang was gravely injured attempting to reach the Golden Immortal stage. I wonder if the Azure Oak Elixir, which Fellow Daoist Jiang sold him, has helped his recovery."

Qi Hongfeng said.

His words had an underlying meaning, clearly intended to embarrass Jiang Tianfeng.

"Thanks to the elixirs Fellow Daoist Qi provided, we are much better, though not yet fully recovered. Once I am completely healed, I would be pleased to spar with Fellow Daoist Cao."

Wang Changsheng said.

Cao Yuanxing, however, was indifferent. Even if Wang Changsheng hadn't recovered, he had no desire to spar. His purpose for this trip was to find a Primordial Immortal Artifact, not to engage in combat.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, the Wang family is an affiliated force of your Nine Immortal Sect. Shouldn't you have provided them with some healing elixirs upon their entry into the Golden Immortal stage? Why did you sell them to Fellow Daoist Wang?"

Ye Guangxue said casually.

Jiang Tianfeng offered an awkward smile, clearly embarrassed. The reason was simply the Wang family's closeness to the Qi family, but this was not something that could be openly stated.

"The Chaos Continent has experienced several Chaos Beast tides, and the Nine Immortal Sect has suffered heavy losses. They've likely used a significant amount of second-grade immortal healing elixirs, which were probably newly refined."

Yang Kong helped Jiang Tianfeng save face.

"Indeed! It wasn't easy for me to acquire the Azure Oak Elixir either. In the past, our Nine Immortal Sect would have simply given it directly to Fellow Daoist Wang."

Jiang Tianfeng quickly agreed.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Jiang, True Monarch Qingyan of your sect hasn't been seen for many years, has he? Is he attempting to reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage?"

Wang Changsheng changed the subject and did not press further. If he continued, it would lead to a complete falling out. The Qi, Wang, and Zhang families could already threaten the Nine Immortal Sect's status—this was a fact, but appearances still had to be maintained.

True Monarch Qingyan was a veteran Golden Immortal cultivator of the Nine Immortal Sect, active over two million years ago, and had not appeared for many years.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you jest. It's not that easy to reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage. Senior Martial Brother Qin has been traveling for many years and still hasn't returned."

Jiang Tianfeng said.

Wang Changsheng nodded and did not press further.

After chatting for over half an hour, Ye Guangxue and the others gradually left to rest at their residences.

Seven days later, the Golden Immortal Grand Ceremony officially commenced.

Early that morning, the sun began to rise.

At Welcoming Immortal Peak, the Wang family's reception area for external guests.

A vast bluestone plaza was situated on the mountaintop. Thousands of cultivators gathered there, with Golden Immortal cultivators like Ye Guangxue and Cao Yuanxing seated in the front rows. The main platform remained empty.

True Immortal cultivators such as Lan Fukong, Chen Yueying, and Ni Tianlong were chatting, laughing, and joking.

"Let me tell you, the first time I met Senior Wang and Senior Wang, I felt as though they were enveloped in immortal radiance. Golden Immortal is merely the start; given time, they will certainly reach the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage."

Lan Fukong praised them, his face full of sycophancy.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, it would be even better if you mastered the formidable divine ability of 'Words Become Law'."

Li Qinghuan said with a smile, teasing him.

"Hehe, if I mastered that formidable divine ability, I'd first ensure all of you enter the Golden Immortal stage. With your qualifications and strength, the True Immortal stage is not the end; a promising future awaits you."

Lan Fukong chuckled and continued his flattery.

Chen Yueying smiled faintly and said, "Then we shall accept your auspicious words."

"Fellow Daoist Lan, you constantly speak of others' promising immortal paths, but what about your own?"

Wang Qingfeng said teasingly.

"Naturally, I will closely follow in Senior Wang's footsteps. It would be enough to serve him diligently."

Lan Fukong's face was filled with pride.

No one present refuted him; Lan Fukong's flattery was simply too blatant.

Lan Fukong looked at Ye Xuanji, his face beaming with smiles: "Fairy Ye, long time no see. The next time we meet, I'll have to address you as 'Senior,' won't I?"

"Perhaps!"

Ye Xuanji nodded, her tone flat.

She was more pragmatic and disliked Lan Fukong's sycophantic personality.

Lan Fukong didn't mind. He chatted with other Ye family disciples, and after a few sentences, he began to flatter them.

The Ye family disciples were accustomed to grand occasions, but this was the first time they had encountered a True Immortal cultivator who was so fond of flattery.

"The auspicious time has arrived. Please welcome the Ancestors."

Wang Yongqian spoke. Her voice, though not loud, carried throughout the entire bluestone plaza, clearly heard by all cultivators.

A golden light appeared on the distant horizon, then instantly manifested above Welcoming Immortal Peak. It was clearly a colossal three-legged Golden Crow, with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan standing on its back.

Their entire bodies were as translucent as jade, enveloped by shimmering precious light.

Lower-grade flying immortal artifacts were not uncommon for Golden Immortal cultivators, but having a true spirit as transportation offered greater prestige.

After circling high above Welcoming Immortal Peak, the three-legged Golden Crow landed on the main platform.

With a flash of golden light, the three-legged Golden Crow transformed into Wang Yang's appearance.

Ye Guangxue and the others rose to their feet. Golden Immortal cultivators simply nodded with a smile, while those below the Golden Immortal stage all greeted them, saying, "Greetings, Senior Wang, Senior Wang (Ancestors)."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan nodded with a smile, took their seats, and gestured for the cultivators to sit down.

Cao Xingdian stepped forward, took out a golden storage bracelet, and handed it to Wang Yongqian, saying, "The Cao family congratulates the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple on their entry into the Golden Immortal stage and presents two mid-grade immortal artifacts, one bottle of the second-grade immortal elixir 'Heaven and Earth Jade Dragon Elixir,' and one jar of 'Heavenly Jade Immortal Dew'."

The most valuable items among these were the mid-grade immortal artifacts. However, for the Cao family, mid-grade immortal artifacts were not particularly rare. Given that Wang Changsheng had saved Cao Yufeng, the congratulatory gifts could be more substantial.

After the Cao family presented their gifts, it was the Ye family's turn.

The Ye family presented two lower-grade Chaos Armor sets, one set of lower-grade immortal artifacts, and ten million-year-old immortal herbs, which was quite generous.

The Nine Immortal Sect presented one bottle of Azure Oak Elixir, two sets of lower-grade immortal artifacts, and some Nine Yang Fiery Jade. Compared to the Cao and Ye families, the Nine Immortal Sect's gifts seemed somewhat meager.

The Nine Immortal Sect had no intention of supporting the Wang family at all. If Jiang Tianfeng hadn't seen the Cao and Ye families send Golden Immortal cultivators, he wouldn't have given so many items.

The Qi family presented two bottles of second-grade immortal elixirs, five million-year-old immortal herbs, one mid-grade immortal artifact, and a batch of second-grade artifact refining materials. While not comparable to the Ye and Cao families, their gifts surpassed those of the Nine Immortal Sect.

The closeness or distance between these forces and the Wang family could be seen from their congratulatory gifts.

Affiliated forces such as Zhenhai Palace, the Lan family, and the Ni family also presented their congratulatory gifts. Naturally, they could not offer anything truly valuable, but the abundance of their offerings conveyed their sincere goodwill.

After the representatives of all forces had presented their gifts, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan raised their wine cups and said in unison, "We toast to all of you. Thank you for coming to celebrate with us."

After saying this, they drained their cups, drinking all the wine.