Chapter 158: Young Sect Master, Look Quickly!

Hearing Lu Tianfeng's words, Lu Qingyang was somewhat dazed.

The Shore of the East Sea… this is definitely a Return to True node appearing…

Lu Qingyang fell into thought.

How could he not be clear on Return to True's temperament?

This trip to the Shore of the East Sea was certainly because a Return to True node had appeared.

In truth, if not for the fact that this world was a subsidiary world of the Sea Clan in the Upper Realm, Lu Qingyang would not have been so at a loss.

He would have long since thought of a way to exterminate every Sea Clan member in this world.

But now he couldn't. The final scene of the Simulation was Lu Qingyang learning that this world was a subsidiary world of the Sea Clan of the Upper Realm.

So no matter what efforts were made in the lower realm, it would all be wasted.

"Hm? Why so silent? Could it be you're unwilling to go?"

"Hmph, unwilling or not, you're going. This time it's not up to you!"

Lu Tianfeng watched Lu Qingyang stay silent for a long while, and his patience wore thin.

Seeing this, Lu Qingyang knew he could not avoid it.

He could only brace himself and agree.

"I know, Father."

"Mm, go get ready. As the Young Sect Master of my Azure Mountain Dao Sect, you must have some presence when you go out."

"I'll go notify the four Elders to accompany you."

With that, Lu Tianfeng's figure vanished within the great hall.

Watching this, Lu Qingyang's eyes flickered…

The next day, the Young Sect Master of the Azure Mountain Dao Sect, who had been in secluded cultivation for five hundred years, finally walked out of the mountain gate.

Drawing the gaze of a crowd of disciples.

"Look! That's the Young Sect Master!"

"Wow, so that's what the Young Sect Master looks like. He's so handsome!"

"Yes, yes, and his cultivation is so powerful too. A five-hundred-year-old Dao Integration Dao Lord, truly formidable!"

Some of the female disciples had peach blossoms in their eyes.

The male disciples also voiced their admiration.

Lu Qingyang's expression was indifferent as he led the four Tribulation Crossing Elders, transforming into streaks of light as they flew toward the Shore of the East Sea.

Several months later, a vast and resplendent mountain gate appeared in Lu Qingyang's group's line of sight.

This was an extremely ancient sect with a majestic aura.

Above the entire sect, two massive characters were inscribed: 'Penglai'.

"The Penglai Sect!"

Lu Qingyang looked at the three large characters of the sect, inwardly murmuring.

He knew this trip required careful handling.

"Nephew Lu, you've come!"

Just then, a vigorous voice sounded from afar.

Immediately after, an old man with a ruddy face and white hair but a youthful complexion appeared in everyone's view.

"Greetings, Uncle Peng."

Lu Qingyang bowed slightly in salute, his attitude respectful.

This old man was named Peng Lai, a close friend of Lu Qingyang's Mahayana father, and also the Sect Master of the Penglai Sect.

"Heh heh, why must nephew be so formal? Come, come, follow me into the sect."

As Peng Lai spoke, he directly waved his sleeve, bringing Lu Qingyang and the others into the sect.

"Nephew, originally my Penglai Sect did not plan to hold this Pill-Formation Ceremony on a grand scale."

"However, because the cultivation atmosphere of our Human Race's cultivation world has been declining year after year, this time we had no choice but to make it a grand affair, to boost morale."

"I hope nephew does not take offense."

Hearing this, Lu Qingyang smiled and shook his head.

"Uncle Peng is too kind. What virtue or ability does this Lu have? If I can participate in this Pill-Formation Ceremony, that is my fortune."

"Uncle Peng, I have a question. I don't know if I should ask it or not."

"Oh? Speak. Whatever the question, as long as this old one knows, I will tell you everything."

Peng Lai looked at Lu Qingyang, a kind smile on his face.

"I would like to know, your sect stands at the Shore of the East Sea. Have you had any friction or conflict with the Sea Clan over these years?"

"The Sea Clan?"

Hearing Lu Qingyang's abrupt question, Peng Lai's expression turned astonished.

"Nephew, that question is quite strange. The Sea Clan has always dwelt in the sea and has very little entanglement with my Penglai Sect. Where would conflict come from?"

"Oh? Is that so."

Hearing Peng Lai's words, Lu Qingyang could not help but frown.

Could it be that the war between the Human Race and the Sea Clan had no cause at all?

He always felt this matter was not so simple.

Never mind. Since I'm here now, I'll just stay at ease.

If I truly encounter an opportunity related to the Sea Clan, I'll handle it carefully.

Lu Qingyang pondered inwardly, and probed no further.

And the Penglai Sect's Pill-Formation Ceremony was a furnace of top-grade spirit pills refined once every hundred years by the Penglai Sect.

This pill was used to assist Tribulation Crossing cultivators in advancing to Great Vehicle.

It was extremely precious, hence the name Pill-Formation Ceremony.

Lu Qingyang stayed at the Penglai Sect for five days, waiting until the entire Pill-Formation Ceremony was completely finished before leaving.

And during this period, there was no unusual activity whatsoever.

This made Lu Qingyang's heart fill with doubt again.

Could it be that this trip to the Shore of the East Sea isn't a Return to True node?

That can't be right…

Could I be overthinking it?

Lu Qingyang ceaselessly speculated.

But in the end, he could not figure it out, and had no choice but to let it go, preparing to return to the sect.

Before returning to the sect, Peng Lai suddenly sought him out again.

"Nephew Lu, take this Ascension Venerable Pill back with you. Consider it a small token of this old man's regard. It may be of use when you advance in the future."

Peng Lai held Lu Qingyang back and handed him a jade bottle.

Lu Qingyang accepted the jade bottle.

The moment the jade bottle entered his hand, he felt a cool sensation.

"Uncle Peng, this is far too precious. How could I dare accept it?"

"Absolutely not."

Lu Qingyang declined repeatedly. After all, this Penglai Sect's Pill-Formation Ceremony had only produced three Ascension Venerable Pills.

The other party was actually able to directly take one out for him. Such generosity, Lu Qingyang truly felt was somewhat too much.

Peng Lai looked at Lu Qingyang, a kindly smile on his face.

"Nephew, you are the sole successor of the Azure Cloud Dao Sect. Your future prospects are limitless. It is only proper that this old man gives you an Ascension Venerable Pill."

"Don't decline. Besides, what do you think your father sent you here for? Was it really just to observe a ceremony?"

"Heh heh, enough, hurry and put it away."

Peng Lai waved his hand, gesturing for Lu Qingyang to accept it.

Lu Qingyang was helpless and could only accept.

Then, Peng Lai gave a few more instructions and sent Lu Qingyang out of the sect.

And seeing that this trip to the East Sea was about to end, Lu Qingyang could not help but let out a breath of relief.

Looks like the node probably isn't this time…

Good, good. At least I still have time to strengthen myself.

Lu Qingyang murmured to himself, then turned and led the four Tribulation Crossing Elders back to the Azure Mountain Dao Sect…

"Young Sect Master, this Penglai Sect is truly formidable. Every hundred years they can refine three Ascension Venerable Pills."

"Wouldn't that mean they can nurture three Mahayana Venerables?"

On the return journey, one of the Tribulation Crossing Elders behind Lu Qingyang could not help but exclaim.

The others were also extremely envious.

After all, they had entered Tribulation Crossing long ago, only a single step from Great Vehicle.

But it was precisely this single step that had stalled who knew how many people.

And the Ascension Venerable Pill was undoubtedly what they dreamed of obtaining.

Hearing this, Lu Qingyang's eyes flickered. Naturally, he would not expose the fact that he carried an Ascension Venerable Pill on him.

He merely spoke faintly.

"That Ascension Venerable Pill, though a supreme treasure of Penglai, does not have a ten-tenths guarantee of advancing one into Great Vehicle."

"Otherwise, wouldn't the Penglai Sect have Great Vehicle cultivators walking all over the place these years?"

Hearing this, the four Elders all nodded in agreement.

At that moment, the group happened to pass by a pool of water.

The Tribulation Crossing Elder who had spoken earlier saw this pool, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Young Sect Master, look! There seems to be a Sea Flood Dragon Beast in that pool! I'll go kill it to give you a little treat!"