Chapter 134: Chapter 99: Congratulations from All Directions! Dominating the Crowd!

The next day, early morning.

As the morning sun rose, dense fog rolled in.

Golden sunlight bathed Mystic Moon Island, as if draping the entire island in a robe sewn with golden threads and jade.

On the edge of the island, atop a square.

Crowds surged and noise abounded, with a great number of cultivators seated around tables on both sides.

Elder Lu Tiande, too, sat cross-legged on the Jade Platform, his aura somewhat disordered, yet his face bore a smile.

He had waited decades for this day.

The tables were laden with various Spirit Fruits and Spiritual Wine; the air was filled with wafts of their fragrant aroma.

Numerous mortal maids wove through the crowd, topping up the Spiritual Wine at each table. The core disciples of the Lu Family sat separately in the south, the whole venue bustling with activity.

At this moment, at the foot of the mountain within a cave.

Lu Li and Wang Family’s Ancestor sat beside a jade table, conversing.

“Mr. Lu is so young yet possesses remarkable insights.”

Lu Li chuckled, “In yesterday’s discussion on the Dao, Elder Ye also provided many insights from which this junior benefited greatly.”

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“Ha ha… We are peers discussing the Dao; there’s no need for such formalities…”

Ye Hongren stroked his white beard, his face all smiles.

“Let us head to the square first, as there might be fellow Daoists arriving soon.”

Lu Li nodded with a smile, and the two walked out of the cave together.

Amidst a dense golden fog, two tunneling lights, fast as lightning, flew down from the waist of Qingling Peak, their presence extremely startling.

Before their arrival, the gathered cultivators felt as though a great mountain pressed down upon them, rendering it difficult to breathe.

Moments later, two figures landed on the Jade Platform ahead–a senior and a youth–none other than Lu Li and Ye Family’s Ancestor.

The assembly of cultivators below rose to pay their respects, their expressions exceedingly reverent.

“We pay our respects to Elder Lu Li.”

Their loud voices echoed in the heavens, causing the island’s clouds and fog to roll tumultuously.

Those below admired them extremely, wondering when they too would command such authority.

“You fellow Daoists needn’t be overly courteous. I am very gratified that all of you could take time out of your busy schedules to attend this grand ceremony…”

Lu Li stood on the Jade Platform with his hands clasped behind his back, his aura extremely ethereal and unrestrained, causing the young female cultivators below to brighten up at the sight.

“We dare not. We congratulate Elder Lu Li on his hope for longevity!”

The group of cultivators bowed again respectfully, then slowly took their seats.

This was the gap between a Foundation Establishment Ancestor and Qi Refinement cultivators, as vast as heaven and earth, with only those who reached Foundation Establishment truly embarking on the path of the powerful.

Ye Yuchan watched her son’s graceful demeanor, her heart deeply stirred.

Lu Yuting and others were also extremely excited, their faces flushed with emotion.

Even Lu Qingqing felt much more relaxed; although her Foundation Establishment had failed, with the sixth brother in the Lu Family, they could still hold up their family’s sky.

If due to her, the Lu Family was to be breached, the consequences were unimaginable.

Thinking this, she also felt a great relief.

Watching her exceptional sixth brother on the platform filled her with gratitude.

Following this, Lu Li and Ye Family’s Ancestor sat cross-legged.

The crowd ate the Spirit Fruits and drank the Spiritual Wine, the atmosphere growing increasingly lively.

When the sun climbed higher, everyone gradually stopped, quietly looking towards Lu Li on the platform, their faces filled with expectancy.

Lu Li smiled and according to tradition, it was now time to share some insights on Foundation Establishment, to guide the following cultivators.

This was also a rule passed down since ancient times.

Only those who achieve Foundation Establishment truly step onto the starting point of an immortal path; even in lifespan, Qi Refinement cultivators have little advantage over mortals.

He gathered his thoughts and began sharing his insights.

“The path to Foundation Establishment lies in refinement, Qi, and Divine Soul, yet a complete Divine Soul is difficult to achieve…”

Lu Li started from the basics, directly addressing the core, unraveling the common concept of refinement, Qi, and Divine Soul known to all cultivators.

While everyone knew of the path of refinement, Qi, and Divine Soul, it was unclear to them, lacking Lu Li’s absolute control over the body.

He spoke unhurriedly, his resounding voice spreading in all directions, the group of cultivators listening as if entranced.

Even the nearby Ye Family’s Ancestor was surprised, not expecting Lu Li to have such insights, and he too listened intently.

Only after a good half-hour did Lu Li stop, smiling as he looked at the crowd below.

“We pay our gratitude to the Elder for passing on the teachings.”

The group of cultivators rose again to express their thanks, feeling that their longing was not yet satisfied.

It was their first time hearing a powerful cultivator speak so straightforwardly about the path of the physical body and the soul.

It was an eye-opening experience for everyone, benefitting greatly, feeling the journey worthwhile.

Even the Lu Family’s cultivators showed faces full of admiration.

Then, people continued to relish the Spirit Fruits, exchanging their own insights, while the atmosphere became livelier with toasts exchanged.

Just then, seven tunneling lights suddenly appeared in the sky, their presence extremely startling, flashingly reaching the center of the square.

They revealed the figures of seven Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Two of them were the Chen Family and Wang Family’s Ancestors.

As soon as they appeared, they freely emitted their powerful auras, intimidating everyone present.

The remaining few also belonging to the faction under the Li Family.

Under the rising aura of the several Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the entire square’s atmosphere surged intensely.

This group clearly had good relations with the Chen and Wang families.

Due to the Lu Family’s gradual decline over recent years, Elder Lu Tiande seldom went out and did not have many well-acquainted Daoist friends.

The only one, Ye Family’s Ancestor, was from Lu Li’s mother’s family.

“Today, as we celebrate the Foundation Establishment ceremony for the Lu Family’s new Elder, we came uninvited and hope for understanding.”

Chen Yuanli said with a smile, then took out a middle-grade Flying Sword.

“This is a modest gift.”

The few Foundation Establishment Cultivators taking out a middle-grade Magic Artifact were a blatant humiliation.

Lu Li inwardly sneered repeatedly, but his expression remained unchanged. “It’s not an issue. I deeply appreciate Elder Chen’s participation in the celebration.”