Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

Upon hearing these words, the leaders of each lineage paused for a moment, their breath catching in their throats.

Not only to verify the truth of the matter, but also because I was deeply shaken by the word "many years".

for many years!

That must have happened many years ago.

If he had already broken through to the Taiqing realm many years ago, how terrifying would his current cultivation level be?

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine!

The six chief ministers were deeply shaken and overwhelmed.

It wasn't until I followed the young Taoist priest out of the Jade Purity Hall and was blown by the cool breeze outside that my turbulent emotions calmed down somewhat.

Watching the six people leave, Dao Xuan Zhenren's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, feeling extremely satisfied.

The undisguised admiration in the eyes of the disciples and the overwhelming shock in the hearts of the elders.

He saw everything without missing a single detail.

This scene made him, who had always harbored great ambitions, feel exceptionally exhilarated.

This is the beauty of the right path.

Only here can you earn genuine respect;

What are the demonic forces compared to this? They only rely on their ferocity to instill fear; they can't compare to this genuine sincerity.

Now, with Dao Xuan, he only needs to utter a single, casual word to have countless disciples willingly die for him.

Those under his command would be quick to act upon hearing the news, and none would dare disobey.

With his mind made up, Dao Xuan's figure flickered and he appeared on the cliff platform behind Tongtian Peak.

Since cultivating to the Yin Spirit Realm, aside from occasionally satisfying his appetite, he has only had time for a short period of time.

Alternatively, one could take some spiritual medicine that is beneficial to cultivation.

He no longer touches ordinary grains.

On ordinary days, he either handles sect affairs or immerses himself in cultivation.

This feeling of being able to clearly sense his own growing strength during his practice was particularly captivating to him.

A night passed quietly.

On Tongtian Peak, the boy who had almost lost himself in his predetermined fate did not repeat the same mistake this time.

It was only because his senior sister, by some twist of fate, did not give her heart to anyone else.

The next day, Yunhai Square was packed with people.

Except for a few who were away and had not returned, almost all the disciples of Qingyun Sect gathered here, numbering more than three thousand!

Among them, there are more than 1,300 people whose cultivation level is above the fourth level of the Jade Purity Realm.

There are also more than 300 stewards who have reached the Great Perfection of the Jade Purity Realm.

And, more than seventy Shangqing Realm elders with profound cultivation attended the meeting!

This is the profound foundation that Qingyun Sect, one of the three great powers of the righteous path, possesses!

If we also include the world-renowned Zhuxian Sword Formation, which sect under heaven can rival it?

When Dao Xuan Zhenren appeared, he gave another inspiring speech.

The disciples below the stage were filled with enthusiasm.

The echoes of bells and tripods resonated, and the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament officially began!

Eight large and sturdy arenas had already been set up in Yunhai Square.

In the blink of an eye, a figure leaped up and stood in the center of the arena.

On the high platform in front of the square, Dao Xuan and the heads of various sects were gathered.

Several elders who were not required to act as referees sat down comfortably, smiling as they looked down at the thriving scene of Qingyun Sect's talented members below the stage.

The competition shall begin immediately!

With over three thousand people watching and eight arenas competing simultaneously, the scene was incredibly noisy, with the sound waves reaching the sky.

At this moment, even the strict and stern Cangsong Daoist, who was in charge of Qingyun's criminal laws, was no exception.

Seeing his disciples cheering and encouraging each other, he simply stroked his beard and smiled, without uttering a word of reprimand.

The Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament is a grand event that inspires people and promotes exchanges among the sects.

There's no need to suppress the disciples' enthusiasm.

As the martial arts competitions progressed, the elders and chief disciples beside Dao Xuan began to comment on the cultivation levels of the disciples below the stage.

Dao Xuan would occasionally chime in with a few words.

"Sect Leader, Junior Nephew Xiao Yicai's spiritual power is becoming increasingly refined. I'm afraid it won't be long before he breaks through to the Upper Clarity Realm, will it?"

An elder spoke with a smile.

"Yes, Junior Nephew Xiao is indeed a prodigy."

Immediately, someone nearby echoed his sentiment.

Many elders praised Xiao Yicai, who had won easily.

Dao Xuan chuckled and shook his head upon hearing this.

He knew perfectly well that three-tenths of these compliments were genuine, while the rest were mostly flattery done out of respect for him.

"Yicai is a talented child, but he's far from being exceptional."

Dao Xuan spoke calmly to the crowd.

"However, he is steady and reliable in his dealings with others, which does live up to my teachings."

Everyone was taken aback by these words, and even the chief ministers showed a hint of surprise on their faces.

No one expected that Dao Xuan would give such an evaluation of his prized disciple; it even seemed a bit low.

But upon further reflection, I realized I was right:

In terms of his conduct and interpersonal skills, everyone could find nothing wrong with Xiao Yicai;

As for cultivation talent... let alone others, just look at this person sitting here who has already broken through the legend of the Qingyun Sect for thousands of years. Xiao Yicai's talent can only be considered "okay".

Thinking about it this way, in the Qingyun Sect today, who would dare to claim to have exceptional talent?

There are always people better than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. There's no comparison at all!

Dao Xuan ignored the subtle expressions on everyone's faces, turned his gaze to another arena, and said to Tian Buyi, who was sitting to the side:

"My niece Ling'er is so young, she hasn't even reached marriageable age yet, but she already has such cultivation. It's truly remarkable."

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly followed his gaze.

On the arena, there stood a petite girl dressed in red.

She was wearing amber and crimson silk, her figure graceful and agile.

It was less of a fight and more like a dance, which was quite a sight to behold.

Upon hearing this, Tian Buyi and Su Ru beamed with joy.

Tian Buyi grinned from ear to ear and quickly replied politely:

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, you flatter me! My daughter is unruly and has many shortcomings, many, many!"

But there was an undisguised smugness in his words.

The other leaders sitting nearby couldn't help but chuckle to themselves.

After that, Dao Xuan didn't say anything more and his gaze fell on another arena.

"That boy, is that Lin Jingyu?" he said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Cangsong's face immediately lit up with joy, and he looked at Daoxuan with anticipation:

"Reporting to Senior Brother Sect Leader, it is indeed my unworthy disciple, Jingyu."

Dao Xuan nodded, giving an affirmative evaluation:

"This child has exceptional talent and aptitude; he is indeed a promising candidate for cultivation. If properly nurtured, his future achievements may surpass even those of Junior Brother Cangsong."

Upon hearing this, Cangsong was overjoyed! The expressions of the others around him, however, instantly froze.

Everyone knows that Cangsong is a disciple of the sect leader.

One of only two experts who have raised their cultivation to the ninth level of the Upper Clarity Realm!

Surpass him? Wouldn't that mean... at least the Great Perfection of the Upper Clarity Realm, or even... the legendary Supreme Clarity Realm?!