Chapter 1271 Xiao Changsheng's Coming-of-Age Ceremony
Chapter 1271 Xiao Changsheng's Coming-of-Age Ceremony
"What? Xiao Changsheng has broken through to the Mahayana realm?"
Xu Changshou asked in surprise.
What he feared most came to pass: in the cultivation world, the greatest threat to him right now was Xiao Changsheng.
Once Xiao Changsheng becomes a cultivator at the Mahayana realm, killing him will be very easy.
Xu Changshou also understood that once he seized the opportunity, Xiao Changsheng would not let him live.
Now that he has broken through to the Mahayana realm, how will he deal with me?
Xu Changshou suddenly felt a sense of urgency.
"That's right!"
Xu Ye nodded and said with a smile, "Among the cultivators of our generation at Jumen Peak, the most outstanding are you and Xiao Changsheng. You are better than Xiao Changsheng in every aspect, but unfortunately, you are not as fast as him in cultivation!"
"Yes!"
Xu Changshou smiled bitterly. Although Xiao Changsheng broke through to the Mahayana realm several hundred years earlier than him, it was absolutely fatal for him.
Xu Ye did not notice Xu Changshou's concerns and continued to say with a smile, "Ten days from now, Xiao Changsheng's master, Venerable Wanyan, will hold an enlightenment ceremony for Xiao Changsheng. I called you here to talk about this matter."
Xu Changshou scratched his head and said, "You mean you're going to attend Xiao Changsheng's enlightenment ceremony?"
"Yes!"
Xu Ye said solemnly, "Xiao Changsheng's breakthrough to the Mahayana realm is a major event for our entire Jumen Peak. At that time, all the Mahayana cultivators of Jumen Peak will participate. Although we only have nodding acquaintances with Xiao Changsheng, we still have to go."
Xu Changshou felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this. Xiao Changsheng had broken through to the Mahayana realm, and Xu Changshou was too busy trying to avoid him to participate in his Dao attainment ceremony.
"Well, Junior Brother Xu Ye, I won't be attending Xiao Changsheng's Dao attainment ceremony."
Hearing his words, Xu Ye glared and said unhappily, "I say, Senior Brother Changshou, we are all old monsters who have lived for thousands of years. How come you are getting more and more backward? Do I have to teach you this little bit of social etiquette? Xiao Changsheng's Dao attainment ceremony is such a big deal. Everyone is going to participate. Aren't you afraid that Xiao Changsheng will make things difficult for you?"
"This……"
Xu Changshou was even more exasperated. You know what, Xu Ye's words weren't entirely unreasonable.
If I hadn't attended Xiao Changsheng's Dao attainment ceremony, he might have really used that as an excuse, making it even more justifiable for him to target me.
It should be noted that the Donghua Immortal Sect has countless disciples, but very few can actually break through to the Mahayana realm. The entire Donghua Immortal Sect has only about a thousand Mahayana cultivators.
Once you break through to the Mahayana realm, your status and position will immediately change. If you were in the Green Immortal Sect in the past, the Mahayana realm would be equivalent to a Golden Core cultivator back then, and you would be the sect's manager.
If anyone were to say that Xu Changshou was arrogant for not attending Xiao Changsheng's Dao attainment ceremony, and that Xiao Changsheng would then take action against him, everyone would consider it perfectly reasonable.
So, not going is really not an option.
"Yes, yes, yes! Junior Brother Xu Ye is right. I've been in seclusion all day, and I'm so confused from all the cultivation. It's settled then. In ten days, we'll go together to attend Xiao Changsheng's Dao attainment ceremony."
"That's pretty much it."
"Drink tea, drink tea!"
"Junior Brother Xu Ye, please!"
……
After seeing Xu Ye off, Xu Changshou was filled with sorrow.
To him, Xiao Changsheng's enlightenment ceremony was a trap, but he had to go even if he had to bite the bullet.
Ten days later.
Xu Changshou went to the temple of Venerable Honglian.
As agreed with Xu Ye, they were to first go to Venerable Honglian's dojo, meet there, and then go together to Venerable Wanyan's dojo.
Upon arriving at Venerable Honglian's dojo, Xu Changshou discovered that Venerable Guye and his disciples were already there.
In addition, there was Hua San Niang, who was also at the Red Lotus Venerable's dojo.
"Hehe, Xu lad is here too, long time no see!"
Upon seeing Xu Changshou, Venerable Guye greeted him with a smile.
"Disciple Xu Changshou pays respects to Uncle-Master Guye, Uncle-Master Honglian, and Uncle-Master Hua."
Xu Changshou stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
He was puzzled, not understanding how Hua San Niang had gotten together with Guye Hong Lian.
What Xu Changshou didn't know was that it was because of Xu Changshou that Hua San Niang was able to curry favor with Venerable Honglian and Venerable Guye.
"Junior Brother Xu is here!"
"Hello, Junior Brother Xu!"
"Senior Brother Xu, you've arrived."
"Junior Brother Xu..."
The disciples at the Refinement of Void Realm, led by Lin Xueyi and Yang Yanjing, greeted Xu Changshou politely.
This world of cultivation is a place that values strength and background.
Although Xu Changshou had no master, his strength earned him the respect of all cultivators at the Void Refinement stage.
"Everyone is here, let's go!"
With a wave of his sleeve, Venerable Red Lotus led everyone towards Venerable Wanyan's dojo.
During the journey, Xu Changshou glanced at Lin Xueyi and asked, "Senior Brother Lin, how much did you all give as a gift for Uncle Xiao's enlightenment ceremony?"
Lin Xueyi thought for a moment and said, "Twenty million high-grade spirit stones. Master and the others each contributed one hundred million. As disciples, we can't possibly exceed Master's contribution, so twenty million will suffice."
"Okay, you guys contribute 20 million, I'll contribute 20 million too."
Xu Changshou nodded slightly, secretly surprised.
According to Lin Xueyi, cultivators at the Mahayana realm should give a gift of one hundred million high-grade spirit stones.
There are over a hundred cultivators at the Mahayana realm on Jumen Peak, and the gifts alone would amount to over 10 billion.
Having a master is good, but it's a pity I don't have one. No, it's a pity my cheap master has ascended to heaven. When he breaks through to the Mahayana realm, there will be no one to hold an enlightenment ceremony for him.
Otherwise, he could have made a small fortune.
Soon they arrived at the temple of Venerable Wanyan, where it was bustling with activity and filled with distinguished guests, a truly lively scene.
"Congratulations, congratulations, Senior Brother Wanyan."
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Wanyan."
"Congratulations, Uncle Xiao."
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Xiao, on achieving enlightenment."
"..."
Among the crowd, Xiao Changsheng, dressed in a bright red Taoist robe, looked smug and pleased with himself.
Upon seeing Xiao Changsheng from afar, Xu Changshou could feel a faint pressure emanating from him.
"Let's go and congratulate Uncle Xiao!"
"Let's go!"
Lin Xue, Yang Yanjing, and the others walked towards Xiao Changsheng, surrounding each other.
Xu Ye grabbed Xu Changshou's Taoist robe and scooted closer to Xiao Changsheng.
"Disciple Lin Xueyi congratulates Martial Uncle Xiao on breaking through to the Mahayana stage."
"Disciple Yang Yan respectfully pays respects to Martial Uncle Xiao, wishing Martial Uncle Xiao to be granted the title of Venerable Ancestor soon!"
"Disciple Xu Ye greets Martial Uncle Xiao."
As they spoke, they arrived in front of Xiao Changsheng, and everyone bowed in greeting.
Xiao Changsheng glanced at everyone, his gaze landing intently on Xu Changshou, and looked at him with a gentle expression.
Xu Changshou felt a chill run down his spine from the look in his eyes. He bowed slightly, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Disciple Xu Changshou greets Uncle Xiao. May Uncle Xiao soon be granted the title of Venerable Ancestor."
"Hehe, Junior Nephew Xu, there's no need for such formalities!"
Xiao Changsheng smiled and walked past the crowd, directly in front of Xu Changshou.
At this moment, Xiao Changsheng's smile was as gentle as could be.
However, in Xu Changshou's eyes, that smile was more venomous than a snake or scorpion.
Every time he got close to Xiao Changsheng, he felt like he was being watched by a demon.
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