Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

If someone were to ask you now, "What do you think of Chang Wen and Chu Xinghe?"

They would answer without hesitation that these two were the representatives of the younger generation of the Haoran Immortal Sect, the face of the entire Haoran Immortal Sect.

They are proud of the two of them, and they also regard them as positive role models to strive for.

It is foreseeable that after the Dao Discussion Conference, the enthusiasm for cultivation within the entire Haoran Immortal Sect will increase significantly.

Some will take these two as their role models and strive to catch up. Others, not wanting to be overtaken, will choose a day to go into seclusion.

Similarly, some people will idolize the two and blindly follow them.

Countless fairies craned their necks, eagerly awaiting Chang Wen and Chu Xinghe's arrival so they could approach them and request their communication talismans, hoping to forge a lifelong bond of karmic connection.

If they could become the Daoist partners of these two before they grew strong enough, their future prospects would be limitless, undoubtedly leading to meteoric rises and triumphs. They certainly wouldn't let such a rare opportunity slip by.

While the disciples were waiting for Chang Wen, the high-ranking members of the Haoran Immortal Sect, led by Lin Baoding, were also waiting.

They all looked at Chang Wen, their expressions gradually changing. From initial worry, to surprise and doubt, then to shock, and now to ecstatic joy.

No words can adequately describe how excited they were at that moment.

"Hey blacksmith, what do you think of my outfit today? Is there a single strand of hair that's not tied up?"

Peak Master Ouyang Feng busied himself with grooming, preparing to leave a good impression on Chang Wen and Chu Xinghe. This appearance was completely different from when he fought Kong Jian earlier; he looked like a kind old grandfather.

"Take a look at this for me too."

The Fist Peak Master was also smiling, but despite being quite old, he was rather reserved at this moment.

The disciples who had been observing them were stunned. "Are these really the two hot-tempered elders of our sect? Let's rename them the Kind Elders!"

"How realistic! Is this the treatment for the sons of sects? I want that too."

The disciples were filled with envy.

The fact that the two notoriously hot-tempered elders could be so restrained shows just how much they like Chang Wen and his companion.

"Stop thinking about it. Before those dogs from the Taixu Sword Sect get too far, go and kill them now. Not only will you instantly become the sect's chosen one, but everyone will also crowdfund to erect a statue for you!"

"..."

The disciples were all talking at once, saying all sorts of things.

The peak masters, unaware of their disciples' conversation, were preoccupied with tidying their appearance. Even Lin Baoding wore a smile that he thought was as gentle as a spring breeze.

The Haoran Immortal Sect hasn't produced a disciple like this in nearly a thousand years, and these old guys are genuinely excited.

"If they can grow up, I can enjoy my retirement after I step down."

Lin Baoding spoke with a smile, clearly in a good mood.

"Ah, our Dao Peak is truly a land of outstanding people and resources, to have produced such unparalleled geniuses."

Qiu Dao stroked his beard with one hand, his old face full of pride and satisfaction.

"Hey old Taoist, what does Chang Wen and Chu Xinghe have to do with your Dao Feng? Why are you always trying to make yourself look good?"

One of the peak leaders couldn't stand it anymore and started arguing.

"What do you mean by 'I'm patting myself on the back'? If it weren't for my Dao Peak's Dao Discussion Conference, would you have discovered the talents of Chang Wen and Chu Xinghe? You'd probably still be in the dark!"

"What if you old folks do something wrong to them along the way, and break their hearts? Wouldn't that be a huge loss for my Haoran Immortal Sect? Tell me, how am I trying to flatter myself?"

Upon hearing someone object, Qiu Dao immediately puffed out his beard and glared. It seemed he was determined to pin the credit on himself.

When you're out in the world, no one will judge your merits; you have to find them yourself.

The peak masters: "..."

Now that I think about it, it actually makes sense.

"Stop arguing, Chang Wen is coming down soon."

Just then, Lin Baoding spoke up to stop everyone and looked towards where Chang Wen was.

The peak masters immediately stopped arguing and looked at Chang Wen.

All ten Nascent Soul Tribulations were transformed into absorbable energy by the Strange Fire Seed and poured into Chang Wen's body, making his aura completely stable at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, without the slightest fragility.

As the Nascent Soul Tribulation disappeared, the dark clouds that had shrouded the sky slowly dissipated.

The sun shone brightly on the earth again, giving people the illusion of surviving a catastrophe. Chang Wen and Chu Xinghe, who had been enjoying unparalleled fame, were now fully in the public eye.

"Is this the center stage?"

Chang Wen looked down at the tens of thousands of disciples participating in the Daoist Conference and murmured softly.

In both his past and present lives, he had never been on such a grand stage, nor had he ever been the focus of so many people's attention. It felt incredibly novel.

"Senior Brother!"

When Chu Xinghe saw Chang Wen emerge from seclusion, he used his teleportation ability to reach his side, his guilt evident in his words.

If it weren't for him, Senior Brother could still be living a carefree life. Now... sigh!

He couldn't help but blame himself whenever he thought about it.

"Are you alright?"

Chang Wen looked at Chu Xinghe with a faint smile on his lips.

"It's nothing, it's just that the battle was too exhausting. I'll have to go into seclusion for a while after today."

Chu Xinghe told the truth.

After a month-long battle with Nangong Chi, most of his internal energy had been depleted. Later, thousands of his myriad wills were burned by the strange fire seed, causing him significant backlash and forcing him to enter seclusion.

"It's good that you're alright."

Chang Wen reached out his large hand and patted him on the shoulder, relieved that they were still alive.

"Junior Brother Chang Wen! Junior Brother Xing He! It's been so long! Hahaha!"

Just as Chang Wen was about to say something, an old voice suddenly came from below. Following the sound, he couldn't help but freeze in place.

Led by Lin Baoding, the 108 peak masters flew towards him in a grand procession, stopping a foot in front of him in the blink of an eye.

"My fellow martial uncles, what's going on here...?"

Chang Wen clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and then began to ask questions.

Chu Xinghe also clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and after doing so, he stepped aside to remain a bystander. When his senior brother was around, he always preferred to be invisible.

"Hehe, my two junior disciples. It's been several months since we last met at Haoran Peak, and I've missed you both dearly. Why don't you come to my Xing Peak for a visit? How about the three of us, uncle and nephews, have a couple of drinks?"

Peak Master Ouyang Feng smiled and spoke, making no attempt to hide his fondness for Chang Wen and the other man. His eyes shone with an astonishing light, just like Lin Yuan's when he saw food.

"Go to hell! Who goes to Xingfeng for a couple of drinks for no reason?"

The Fist Peak Master shoved Ouyang Feng aside, then his expression changed swiftly. He smiled at Chang Wen, "Junior Nephew Chang Wen, why don't you come to my Fist Peak for a couple of drinks? Drinking while practicing your fist techniques—sounds exciting, doesn't it!"

"You two old geezers, you're supposed to be peak masters, yet you lack composure. What kind of image do your disciples have in front of you?"

Peak Master Han Yaodong reprimanded the two, then turned to Chang Wen, immediately smiling, "My dear junior brother Chang Wen, are you short on cash lately? How about I lend you some interest-free?"

"Why are you still borrowing! Look at your stingy and pathetic self! Hehehe, Junior Nephew Chang Wen, here are 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones. Go and take them and spend them. If you need more, send a letter to my Tianji Peak, and your uncle will send someone to deliver them to you."

"Bah! Ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones and you dare to flaunt it? Nephew, don't fall for his tricks. I have plenty of pills in this gourd, eat as many as you like. If you're still not satisfied, your uncle will refine some for you personally!"

Peak Masters...

Chang Wen...