Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 350 The Celestial Master's Succession Ceremony
a few days later.

Early in the morning, Zhao Zhen led Zhao Fangxu and Sun Heqian on their journey to Longhu Mountain.

Zhao Zhen walked very slowly along the way and never used his Golden Escape Flowing Light ability.

Sun Heqian didn't say anything about this, but Zhao Fangxu, who was standing to the side, complained almost every day.

"Oh dear, I can't take it anymore, Master, why are you putting us through this?"
"They could have used the Golden Escape Technique to instantly fly us to the Celestial Master's Mansion, so why did they insist on walking all the way here?"

"Look at you, so useless! You're already so fat and you're still thinking about slacking off. If you keep going like this, we might as well just call you Fatty Zhao from now on!"

Zhao Zhen rolled her eyes, looking annoyed.

Thank goodness this kid didn't learn my Golden Release technique, otherwise he wouldn't even bother walking anymore!
"I……"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Fangxu immediately shrank back with a wronged expression.

"Master, I didn't mean to slack off. I just don't understand why you insist on making us walk?"

"Back when I first began cultivating the Tao, this is how your grandmaster trained me..."

As he spoke, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes.

"Master?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Zhao Fangxu's eyes.

To be honest, this was the first time he had ever heard the word "advisor" from his own master.

"Master, what kind of person was my grandmaster? Why have you never mentioned him to me?"

"Your grandmaster was a member of the Quanxing sect."

"Quanxing?!"

Upon hearing this, both Zhao Fangxu and Sun Heqian's pupils constricted sharply.

Zhao Zhen just chuckled at this.

Since he became Chairman Zhao of Na Du Tong, how many people in the entire world of supernatural beings dare to mention that he was a disciple of the Quanxing Demon Clan back then?
Therefore, for Zhao Fangxu and Sun Heqian's generation, let alone this matter, they probably had never even heard of the name "Master Jin Guang".

"Master, he is Quanxing, so wouldn't you, Master, also be..."

“I have never joined Quanxing.”

Zhao Zhen shook his head, and then continued, "This is all thanks to the two benefactors I met in my life."

As he spoke, Zhao Zhen also turned his gaze to Sun Heqian, who was standing to the side.

"One of my benefactors was He Qian's advisor. It can be said that without these two seniors, I would not be where I am today."

Sun Heqian nodded as if he understood, but secretly decided that he would definitely ask his master what was going on when he returned to the mountain.

"The reason I brought you all along is firstly because it is itself a form of spiritual practice."

The saying goes, "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles." Some truths can only be understood through personal experience.

"What about the second one?"

"Secondly, I've been sitting in the office so much lately that my butt is almost getting heat rash. Taking advantage of this trip to the Celestial Master's Mansion for the Celestial Master's succession ceremony, I can get out and about and relax."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Fangxu couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

After all that talk about feelings, it turns out it was just about getting out to clear your head?
Okay, you're the master, you're in charge~
"By the way, Master, will there be a lot of people attending the Celestial Master succession ceremony?"

"There should be quite a few, after all, the Celestial Master's Mansion is in charge of the Zhengyi sect, and the Celestial Master's succession ceremony is the most important event of the Celestial Master's Mansion."

At this critical juncture, the vast majority of sects would give the Celestial Master's Mansion face and send representatives to attend the ceremony and offer their congratulations.

Upon hearing this, Sun Heqian, though his face remained expressionless, felt a surge of pride. The soon-to-be successor to the Celestial Master position, the sixty-fifth Celestial Master, was none other than his mentor—Zhang Zhiwei!

Longhu Mountain, Tianshi Mansion.

The ancient and majestic architectural complex is bathed in the morning light, surrounded by auspicious clouds, with the melodious sound of bells and chimes, creating a scene of celestial beauty.

However, an unusual solemnity and tension permeated the air.

The wide stone steps leading to the main hall of the Celestial Master's Mansion were already lined with spirited disciples of the Celestial Master's Mansion dressed in Taoist robes.

They looked solemn, their eyes sharp, scanning each guest who came up the mountain with vigilance.

Anyone with eyes can see that today's security level far exceeds that of any previous event.

In the square in front of the hall, representatives from various schools and sects have taken their seats one after another under guidance.

The leaders and elders of prestigious sects, prominent figures in the world of supernatural beings, and representatives of closely related forces gathered together.

Quiet greetings and discussions flowed through the crowd, with the topics revolving around Zhang Zhiwei, who was about to ascend to the position of Celestial Master, and the major incident of Tian Jinzhong being attacked half a month ago.

"The old Celestial Master really went to great lengths, keeping Zhang Zhiwei stuck on the mountain until today."

"Yes, if Zhang Zhiwei goes down the mountain to seek revenge, the succession ceremony will probably be a long way off."

"Hmph, those lunatics from the Quanxing Sect actually dared to lay such a vicious hand on a high-ranking Taoist priest from the Celestial Master's Mansion! They're practically courting death!"

"I heard that Chairman Zhao of Nadutong is already investigating? With his methods..."

Shh... Look, it's coming!

……

The murmurs abruptly subsided as a group of people appeared.

Zhao Zhen, accompanied by Zhao Fangxu and Sun Heqian, slowly stepped into the square, led by a high-ranking priest from the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Zhao Zhen, dressed in a simple blue robe, walked with a steady gait, his face bearing his usual gentle smile, his gaze calmly sweeping across the entire room.

Zhao Fangxu, standing slightly behind him, tried to straighten his back, his small eyes darting around as he surveyed the surroundings and people with a mixture of curiosity and instinctive unease about the occasion.

Their arrival instantly attracted the attention of almost everyone.

Awe, curiosity, apprehension, anticipation... all sorts of emotions intertwined in those gazes directed at them.

Zhao Zhen ignored the stares coming from all around and walked straight toward the Celestial Masters Zhang Jingqing and Zhang Zhiwei who were approaching them.

"Hahaha, Celestial Master, your junior has come to repay your grand-disciple!"

"Chairman Zhao is too kind. Please come and take a seat!"

Zhang Jingqing also laughed heartily, as if she had suddenly become decades younger.

The weariness that was originally unique to the elderly had completely disappeared, and Zhao Zhen even vaguely felt the boldness he had felt when they first met at the Lu family's birthday banquet.

"Please, Celestial Master."

Led by Zhang Jingqing, Zhao Zhen and his group went straight to the best seats reserved for them by the Celestial Master's Mansion.

"Heqian, now that you're back, don't just stand there, go help greet the guests."

"Yes, Master."

After seeing Sun Heqian off, Zhang Jingqing turned her attention back to Zhao Zhen beside her.

"Chairman Zhao, my grand-disciple has caused you quite a bit of trouble lately, hasn't he?"

"What are you saying, Celestial Master? He Qian is intelligent and has a very calm temperament. How could he possibly cause me any trouble?"
During the time he was down the mountain, I actually managed to get quite a few things done for you, my good grand-disciple!

(End of this chapter)