Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 747: Not Enough Teacups

Leaving the black and white paper figures at the entrance with the beggar Daoist, Fang Chen led everyone back to the inner sanctum.

"What!? M-Martial Uncle... the capital has acknowledged the sect as the Three Thousand Dao Sect!?"

Pei Qingfeng and the others were incredibly shocked, exchanging astonished looks.

Qin Feng and Qin Xuan saw a hint of disbelief in each other's eyes. Fortunately, they knew Fang Chen had a profound background. With the endorsement of the Void Immortal Sword Sect, the capital would surely give him some face.

However, this matter concerned the Dao Sects of the world; would the three major Dao Sects really turn a blind eye to this?

The two felt a bit heavy-hearted.

Li Daoye rubbed his joints and said, "What kind of person is Martial Uncle Fang? You all are being overly cautious; as for me, I've long known that the name of the Grand Thousand Dao Sect needs to be changed back."

Even though he had just been severely injured, Pei Qingfeng had personally treated him, consuming a large amount of spiritual energy and elixirs. He was mostly recovered now, feeling only slightly sore.

Fang Chen smiled. "A certain big figure has agreed, so this matter is already a done deal and won't change."

Pei Qingfeng was brimming with excitement, and his eyes turned red. "Great, great... this is great."

After a pause, he excitedly said, "Then we should send out invitations and invite all the Dao Sects in the Azure Dao Manor to commemorate this moment."

Elder Xu looked worried. "Ancestor, will this cause trouble...?"

Pei Qingfeng gradually calmed down and began to think it through again, muttering, "Yeah, that would bee too ostentatious; it's not good...."

"What's wrong with it? We definitely need to send out invitations. Not only should we invite the Dao Sects in Azure Dao Manor, but the three major Dao Sects should also be informed through their local representatives. Whether they come or not is their business, but we can't lose our sense of propriety," Fang Chen said with a smile. "If we quietly change the name, they might sneer at it and not take it to heart."

Seeing that even Fang Chen approved of this, no one opposed the idea anymore. They set aside their worries and appeared incredibly excited.

At that moment, Qin Feng offered, "M-Martial Uncle Fang, Qin Xue and I can go back and relay the news. We can also invite the Ancestor to come and witness it. Moreover, my mother often mentions you; if she knows you've returned, she will definitely come to visit."

Pei Qingfeng pondered, "Martial Uncle, shouldn't we also send invitations to the major clans?"@@@@

"Indeed." Fang Chen nodded with a smile. "You can take care of this matter. In half a month, we will establish the name of the Three Thousand Dao Sect."

"Speaking of which, I met Xia Ji in the capital," Fang Chen shared. "He is now the adopted son of the Corrosion Dragon King in the Northern Continent. You are well-versed in Yi Sect Technique; can you tell me what the background of that Corrosion Dragon King is?"

Li Daoye looked at Fang Chen with an odd expression. "Lord, are you joking?"

"With my limited lifespan, not to mention the Corrosion Dragon King, even predicting when one of his leg hairs will fall would cost me ten lifetimes. No, at least twenty lifetimes. I'd need to improve my cultivation level a bit more. If I could advance to the Profound Immortal, then I might be able to calculate it."

"That is true." Fang Chen sighed lightly and patted Li Daoye on the shoulder. "Work hard and strive to advance to the Profound Immortal Realm as soon as possible. After the grand ceremony, you will have to take on a heavy responsibility."

"Heavy responsibility?" Li Daoye was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

Fang Chen explained, "After the grand ceremony, you will be the sect leader of the Three Thousand Dao Sect, while Pei Qingfeng and I will serve as the Supremes. You know that many people in the sect are spies from outside. With your ability to analyze and predict, it will be relatively easy for you to uncover their true identities.

"Only you can bear this heavy burden. Don't decline. If I have good resources, I will prioritize you."

"The Grand Thousand Dao Sect could afford to tolerate these spies, but the Three Thousand Dao Sect can't. The Three Thousand Dao Sect cannot allow any filth to remain; it must be thoroughly purged."

"Me? The sect leader?" muttered Li Daoye, not believing his ears. "This is the rightful path of the Dao. I'm afraid my father never even dreamed that I, Li Daoye, might have the chance to become the legitimate sect leader of a Dao orthodoxy in my lifetime. This is even more fantastical than a beggar becoming an emperor...."

Suddenly, he came to his senses and looked at Fang Chen with a hint of suspicion. "Lord Fang, we've known each other for so long; you wouldn't trick me, would you?"

"Why would I trick you?"

"Everyone knows that those Dao sects see us as a threat. If I become the leader of the Three Thousand Dao Sect, won't they be watching me every day? I might choke on my drink or fall down the stairs...."

The more Li Daoye spoke, the more afraid he became.

Fang Chen retorted, "Do you really think you look like a sect leader?"

"Not at all," replied Li Daoye.

Fang Chen grinned. "Then that's settled. They'll know you're just a puppet, a figurehead. Why would they bother with you? You're perfectly safe, so don't worry. With that great figure involved, those Dao sects will think twice before trying anything. They'll have to consider whether their own sect to be wiped out."

Before Li Daoye could ask further, someone's loud voice rang from outside, "Zhou Bufan from the Purple Sun Dao Sect has brought his disciples to ask for guidance. Please come out to welcome them!"