“Pretend nothing happened, and look for an opportunity later.”
Protector Han knew it wasn’t the right time, so he continued to lie low.
When Lu Changsheng and Shangguan Zhao’er, two disciples who were most likely to become Daluo Golden Immortals in the future, returned, the Temple Master was overjoyed.
This meant she no longer had to enter the Nine Nether Domain.
Shangguan Zhao’er provided a rough account of what had happened, deliberately omitting the matter of the Holy Artifact recognizing its master and Protector Han’s involvement.
“Fairy Qingxia of Liuyun Pavilion? I have heard of her, she’s a peerless talent of the younger generation in Liuyun Pavilion, possessing the unique ‘Spirit Sword Physique’. Liuyun Pavilion was once an extremely powerful Immortal Sect, but it has declined since then. Even so, a starving camel is still larger than a horse; Liuyun Pavilion’s strength is still above ours.”
Qingyue Fairy, having heard the details, felt some admiration for Fairy Qingxia.
The sect behind Fairy Qingxia was certainly no ordinary one.
“Although you didn’t mention Protector Han, as your master, I know you are concerned about provoking the Cultivator Clan behind Protector Han.”
Qingyue Fairy, truly a Daluo Golden Immortal, had guessed everything but the fact that Lu Changsheng had obtained a Holy Artifact. She firmly believed Protector Han must have tried to harm her two disciples secretly, but they had fortunately encountered Fairy Qingxia, preventing his success.
Qingyue Fairy was furious, and the space around her began to tremble.
Lu Changsheng and Shangguan Zhao’er both felt Qingyue Fairy’s anger.
Qingyue Fairy was protective of her own; if Protector Han had not harmed her disciples, she might have turned a blind eye. But now, Protector Han had crossed her line.
Shangguan Zhao’er said, “Protector Han is a scion of a Cultivator Clan, and not just any ordinary one. Disciple merely didn’t want Master to conflict with the Cultivator Clan over our matters. Otherwise, the Jing Long Immortal Temple that Master has established with great effort might be leveled to the ground by the Cultivator Clan.”
“Zhao’er, Cultivator Clans are indeed not to be trifled with, but you must not underestimate your master. Elder Chu, come to Zhenlong Temple.”
As soon as Qingyue Fairy sent her message, Supreme Elder Chu Bukuang entered swiftly.
Chu Bukuang glanced at Lu Changsheng and Shangguan Zhao’er, noticing that the Temple Master seemed annoyed, yet he had no idea what had happened.
“What are your instructions, Temple Master?”
“Gather all protectors, Supreme Elders, and Elders. This Temple Master wishes to convene a sect-wide assembly.”
“Yes.”
When the Temple Master of Jing Long Immortal Temple ordered a sect-wide assembly, all non-retreating Elders had to attend.
“What has happened that has caused the Temple Master to raise such a commotion?”
“Could it be that the Temple Master’s two direct disciples have returned alive, and out of joy, she has specially convened us to celebrate with a banquet?”
“If that’s the case, isn’t the Temple Master making too much of a fuss? To gather the entire sect’s Elders over such a trivial matter?”
As the Elders arrived at Zhenlong Temple, they were all confused.
They didn’t understand why the Temple Master had suddenly convened a sect-wide assembly out of the blue.
“Protector Han.”
When Protector Han, along with the disciples of Wuwei Temple, arrived, many Elders and disciples sought to ingratiate themselves with him.
Protector Han wasn’t just one of the four great protectors of Jing Long Immortal Temple; he was also from an Ancient Cultivator Clan.
Making connections with an Ancient Cultivator Clan could bring unimaginable benefits.
Protector Han snorted coldly, paying no attention to those fawning over him, and took his seat as usual.
Shortly after Lu Changsheng and Shangguan Zhao’er returned, the Temple Master immediately called for a sect-wide assembly, and Protector Han faintly sensed her dissatisfaction with him.
But Protector Han didn’t believe the Temple Master would act against him.
He was from the Ancient Han Family, after all.
“The Temple Master has arrived!”
“We pay our respects to the Temple Master.”
Qingyue Fairy entered with her two direct disciples, Lu Changsheng and Shangguan Zhao’er. One dashing and handsome, the other stunningly beautiful; they looked like a perfect pair.
Yet Protector Han’s expression was dark.
If it weren’t for Fairy Qingxia’s unexpected interference, he would have killed Lu Changsheng and taken Shangguan Zhao’er for himself.
Qingyue Fairy’s face was stern as she sat in the highest seat, surveying the many Elders present.
The Elders of Jing Long Immortal Temple could all feel the Temple Master’s anger, but their status did not allow them to speak up.
One of the protectors asked, “What has caused the Temple Master such great anger?”
Qingyue Fairy replied coldly, “Protector Han attempted to kill my two disciples in the Nine Nether Domain. He turned weapons against his own sect members. How should we settle this account?”
“This…”
“Protector Han actually attacked a fellow sect member. This really damages the rules of our sect.”
“Protector Han is disgraceful, resorting to treachery behind one’s back. Who would dare to carry out missions with Protector Han in the future?”
“I never expected a cultivator clan to produce such a disgrace.”
The elders of Jing Long Immortal Temple were abuzz, whispering among themselves.
To turn against one’s own sect members, no matter where, is a grave taboo!
“Then, what does the Temple Master plan to do?”
Protector Han did not believe the Temple Master would dare to act against him.
Jing Long Immortal Temple could hardly bear the wrath of an ancient cultivator clan.
“You attempted to harm a fellow sect member and failed, I am going to expel you from the sect, and you shall never be allowed to set foot on Jinglong Mountain again. From now on, Zhao’er will replace you as the new protector, and all your cultivation resources shall go to Zhao’er.”
“You…!”
Protector Han couldn’t believe it.
This time, Qingyue Fairy gave no face at all, but rather was incredibly firm in expelling him from the sect!
He had indeed touched Qingyue Fairy’s last nerve!
Moreover, he had underestimated Qingyue Fairy’s strength.
The other protectors and elders looked at each other in dismay.
The Temple Master actually expelled the deeply connected Protector Han!
But no one pleaded for Protector Han.
Having tried to harm a fellow sect member and disgraced himself, there was no one to plead on his behalf.
If one were friends with Protector Han, what if he turned on them in the future?
A person without trust cannot stand.
Lu Changsheng and Shangguan Zhao’er were both startled by the Temple Master’s decisiveness.
They thought that the Temple Master would give the cultivator clan some face and not openly mention Protector Han’s transgressions against fellow sect members.
Unexpectedly, the Temple Master didn’t save any face, directly exposing the truth and expelling Protector Han from the sect.
After all, Protector Han was a descendant of an ancient cultivator clan, and his actions represented the ancient cultivator clan.
This has brought shame upon the entire ancient cultivator clan.
“Qingyue, I will not forget today’s incident! Let’s go!”
Knowing he had lost all face to continue cultivating on Jinglong Mountain, Protector Han swept up his sleeves and, feeling utterly humiliated, led his disciples away.
Another protector worriedly said, “Temple Master, Han Jie is an arrogant man. Now that Temple Master has revealed his disgrace, I fear he might seek vengeance.”
“The Ancient Han Family would hardly wage war for the sake of a descendant in the Heavenly Immortal Realm. They, too, care about their reputation. Since Han Jie is in the wrong, the Han Family is unlikely to use this as an excuse to target us. Rest assured and continue your cultivation on Jinglong Mountain.”
Qingyue Fairy expelled Protector Han, a threat to her two disciples, without fear of the Ancient Han Family.
After all, she was a formidable presence who had cultivated for over a million years, and even the ancient cultivator clans had to give her some respect.
…
“Qingyue, Lu Changsheng, Shangguan Zhao’er, wait until I become a Daluo Golden Immortal and return to my family. You’ll all die!”
Being expelled from the sect, Protector Han’s face was lost, and his rage was uncontrollable.
He, a peak Heavenly Immortal realm expert with the backing of an ancient cultivator clan, was actually driven away.
With Protector Han expelled, Lu Changsheng could now cultivate on Jinglong Mountain without having to be wary of others. He couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Lu Changsheng felt like he had returned to the peaceful days of cultivating at Mount Shu.
Apart from Protector Han, who was rather vicious, the other elders of Jing Long Immortal Temple were of decent character.
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“I wonder if Fairy Qingxia will be able to meet with Grandmaster Taixu? Fairy Qingxia seems to have unspoken worries…”
As Lu Changsheng returned to his calm cultivation days, he felt rather sighful about the matter of Fairy Qingxia and Grandmaster Taixu.
Who would have expected that after ten thousand years, Fairy Qingxia still hadn’t forgotten Grandmaster Taixu?
“Why am I only concerned with others? I haven’t even found Xia Ningxue’s whereabouts; when can we meet again?”
Lu Changsheng took a set of clothes from his Inner World.
These were Xia Ningxue’s clothes.
Before undergoing his Tribulation to ascend, Lu Changsheng shamelessly asked Xia Ningxue for a set of her worn clothes, claiming it would help in using tracking magic to find her.
But even after using Sacred Tier tracking magic to search most of Cangyu, Lu Changsheng still couldn’t find Xia Ningxue.
“Why does my junior brother have women’s clothes? Could it be he has some special preference?”
Shangguan Zhao’er came to Lu Changsheng on some matter and found him holding a set of women’s clothing, lost in thought.