Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 35 This humble Taoist is not a boastful person
Cangming Mountain stretches for three hundred miles, with towering terrain, and is a place of extraordinary beauty and abundant spiritual energy, making it an excellent place.

The most famous sect in this mountain is the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, a sect dedicated to cultivating immortality!
The Xuantian Sword Sect has been established for over a thousand years.

For mortals, these years are enough for them to reincarnate more than ten times.

But this is the primordial wilderness, where time is probably the least valuable thing. The origin of the earliest sect can be traced back to the Xuanmen sect, which began with the Dao Ancestor passing on the Dao to his three friends.

Later, due to differences in doctrine, the Chan and Jie sects split into two, and countless beings who yearned for immortality flocked to the two sects to become disciples and learn the Tao.

Among these beings are those with superior innate talent and comprehension, who achieve great things and enjoy longevity, and those with poor fortune and comprehension who waste their years, find it difficult to attain immortality, and have no choice but to descend the mountain.

However, after they descended the mountain, they realized that the rudimentary skills and Taoist arts they had learned there were enough to make them appear as deities in the mortal world.

After learning this, one after another, cultivation sects that occupied the blessed lands of Mount Ling were established.

If any of the disciples later become outstanding immortals with extraordinary luck and attain immortality, they can protect the sect and help it become even more prosperous.

The origins of the Xuantian Sword Sect are somewhat different.

Their ancestor was a legendary figure who fell off a cliff and learned divine skills. However, after attaining immortality, this ancestor did not stay in the sect to take charge. Instead, he heard that the Heavenly Court offered good benefits, so he went to the Heavenly Court to take up a post.

Although the patriarch, who was of immortal rank, was not in the sect, he still had powerful connections. Therefore, while sects in the cultivation world often fought tooth and nail for cultivation resources, no one dared to challenge the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, which had an immortal background.

However, everyone makes one or two enemies in their lifetime, so how could the cultivation world be an exception?
The Xuantian Sword Sect is the same, except that this enemy was caused by their ancestor during his cultivation, and there is also a true immortal behind him.

With their sect leader about to undergo tribulation, they thought long and hard and felt that their enemies might cause trouble. However, after contacting their patriarch, they received some bad news.

In Heaven, he was severely injured and barely able to take care of himself!
……

When the bells rang.

With a whoosh, a streak of snow-white sword light shot out from the main hall of the mountain peak and soared into the sky. In a flash, the sword light transformed into a middle-aged man in a green robe.

His hair was somewhat gray, and he looked to be about forty or fifty years old. His eyes were sharp as swords.

Following the sword light, five figures rode on swords, quickly soaring into the sky and arriving behind the man in the green robe.

There were three people who were familiar with the jade tripod.

Lingxuzi, Shuiyunzi, and the short, stout Chiyangzi...

There was also a gray-robed man with an indifferent expression and a white-robed woman.

The man in the green robe looked at the figure riding a crane, his eyes flashing with surprise, and bowed, saying, "Qiu Hongzi greets Immortal Yu Ding!"

Such an ethereal and otherworldly demeanor, such a divine and jade-like appearance... there could only be the immortal mentioned by his junior brother.

The five people behind him, without even taking a good look at the jade cauldron, quickly followed suit and bowed.

Yu Ding glanced at the six people and sighed with melancholy.

Four of these people were at the same Refining Spirit Realm as him, and Ling Xuzi had made great progress since the last time he was at Jade Spring Mountain, entering the Returning to Emptiness Realm.

Qiu Hongzi and Ling Xuzi are both at the Returning to Emptiness stage.
However, this person's sword intent was perfectly integrated, and he was like a sharp sword in its sheath.

This person is likely the one who will be proving the truth this time...

“No need for such formalities, everyone,” Yu Ding said.

Ling Xuzi stepped forward and said, "Thank you, Immortal Yu Ding, for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit our Xuantian Sword Sect and provide guidance. It is truly an honor for us."

Taking time out of your busy schedule... to offer guidance?

Yu Ding was a little puzzled. He was quite certain that the disciple who had come to invite him hadn't said that. The disciple had said that their sect leader was undergoing a tribulation and had invited him to witness the ceremony or something.

When were these activities scheduled?
"fine."

Yu Ding turned to Qiu Hongzi and said, "This must be the Sect Master of the Xuantian Sword Sect, right?"

"No, no, in front of the immortal, how could I be a mere mortal?"

Qiu Hongzi adopted a very humble posture and smiled, "This time, I was able to attain enlightenment thanks to the Void Sword Scripture bestowed upon me by the immortal."

"This junior has invited you here for two reasons: first, to express gratitude for your bestowal of the Dharma, and second, to invite you to witness this ceremony."

"It's nothing to worry about." Yu Ding smiled slightly. This time, you can rest assured and boldly face your tribulation. Whether you succeed or not, you'll be thanking this humble Taoist.

"Immortal, I have seen you again."

Ling Xuzi laughed excitedly, "It is also thanks to the immortal's sword scripture that I was able to enter the Void Returning Realm."

"That also means you have a connection with this sword manual..."

Yu Ding chuckled softly, "By the way, Sect Leader Qiu Hong, when are you going to undergo your tribulation?"

Qiu Hongzi said, "One month later."

"A month?"

Yu Ding was taken aback. "Why are you so late?"

Qiu Hongzi was startled and hurriedly said, "Did the disciple I sent not explain things clearly to the Immortal?"

“Absolutely not!” Yu Ding frowned. “If you don’t believe me, you can ask that disciple.”

Qiu Hongzi said quietly, "That disciple has been gone for a month and hasn't returned yet..."

"..."

The atmosphere became a little awkward for a while.

Yu Ding then realized that the Xuan Tian Sword Sect was indeed quite far from his Jade Spring Mountain.

After all, this is the legendary primordial wilderness, and its greatest feature is its vastness. The disciple who delivered the message was only at the Qi Refining stage and his magical power was not high. It took him a month to travel from here to his Jade Spring Mountain.

It will probably take about a month to get back.

But he had his own private convertible supersonic, so it only took him half a day...

"Alright, alright, this isn't the place to talk."

Ling Xuzi cleared his throat to ease the awkwardness and said, "Immortal, you must be tired after traveling a long way. Senior Brother Sect Leader, let's take you to the hermitage in the back mountain to rest first!"

"Yes, yes, how could I have forgotten about this?" Qiu Hongzi quickly said, "Immortal, please come with me."

Yu Ding nodded slightly, the crane flapped its wings and let out a soft cry, then followed Qiu Hongzi through the clouds and mist in mid-air, and gracefully landed on a main peak amidst the craning eyes of countless Sword Sect disciples.

On the mountain peak, a divine spring flows from the rocky cliffs, exotic herbs grow along the cliffs, and mythical beasts lie hidden in the mountains; the scenery is exceptionally beautiful.

The Xuantian Sword Sect built a quiet and elegant retreat for Yu Ding in the beautiful bamboo forest behind the mountain.

Some medicinal herbs are planted in the bamboo forest, and upon closer inspection, they are all over a hundred years old. Next to the bamboo forest, there is a clear little lake where some golden dragon fish are kept, which looks peaceful and tranquil.

"Cangming Mountain is simple and cannot compare to your sacred site."

Qiu Hongzi said apologetically, "I'm sorry to trouble you to stay here for a while, Immortal. We will hold a welcoming ceremony for you tonight..."

"This place is already very good, you don't need to mind it, as for the ceremony and such, let's skip it."

Yu Ding shook his head and said, "I am not a boastful person. Besides, the scenery here is pleasant, and I am quite satisfied. I will stay here to cultivate for a while, and come and call me when you are about to undergo your tribulation!"

"……Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Hongzi was somewhat disappointed, but he still agreed and turned to leave, heading to the main hall in front of the main peak.

The other five people in the hall had been eagerly waiting.

Ling Xuzi quickly asked, "Well, have you told the Immortal yet?"

Qiu Hongzi opened his mouth, but finally slowly shook his head.

"Senior brother, you... sigh."

Lingxuzi sighed and then encouraged everyone, saying, "But since the immortals are here, it doesn't matter whether we say it or not."

With the celestial being here, everyone can rest assured. This time, everything will be absolutely foolproof. Besides, our ancestor hasn't perished yet..."

(End of this chapter)