harleyscars Chapter 45 The Grand Ritual of Luo Tian Begins
Chapter 45 The Grand Ritual of Luo Tian Begins
"I……"
When the old master he had been longing to meet finally stood before him, Zhang Chulan suddenly felt nervous and didn't know how to start the conversation.
"Call me Master. Your grandfather passed on the Golden Light Mantra and Thunder Magic to you. Although you are not a disciple of my Zhengyi sect, it's not unjust to call you Master!"
"Master!"
After addressing him as "Master Advisor," he relaxed slightly and then asked, "Master Advisor, so my grandfather really is your junior brother?"
Zhang Zhiwei glanced at Feng Zhenghao.
"That's right."
"Come with me, let's chat for a bit."
As he spoke, he led Zhang Chulan into the temple, while the Feng family members, guided by the Taoist priest, went to a courtyard to drink tea and wait.
Entering an empty room, Zhang Zhiwei gestured for him to sit, then sat cross-legged on the couch himself. After Zhang Chulan sat down, he couldn't help but speak, "Master, Master, I..."
"Alright, Chu Lan..."
"I know what you want to ask..."
"Speaking of which, you don't look anything like Huaiyi. That shorty is so lucky to have such a tall and handsome grandson like you," Zhang Zhiwei laughed.
"Master, regarding my grandfather, what exactly happened back then? Why did he leave Longhu Mountain? Can you tell me?"
"Well... we'll have to wait until you get the right to inherit the Celestial Master title."
"Why?!"
Zhang Chulan immediately became excited: "Master, wouldn't telling me now save a lot of trouble? I don't actually like fighting; I just want to know the truth!"
"Hehe, those words do echo your grandfather's words back then, but please forgive this old man for being unable to do so... because the events of that year are also closely related to the system of succession of the Celestial Master, and only you, who have inherited the position of Celestial Master, can know about them."
"So, why did you call me here...?"
Zhang Zhiwei suddenly became serious: "Chu Lan, I called you here for two reasons. First, I hope you can win this Luo Tian Grand Ceremony and inherit the position of Celestial Master. Second... even if you don't win, I still hope you will join the Celestial Master's Mansion and stay by my side."
"You may not know this, but the situation in the martial world is becoming increasingly chaotic. Not only are there 'strange skills' emerging, but also demons are being resurrected. As a potential holder of the 'Qi Body Source Flow,' you will inevitably be targeted by all sides. The World Society alone... probably won't be able to protect you."
"really……"
Before they even went up the mountain, Fu Xuan had warned Zhang Chulan that the old Celestial Master would definitely invite him to the Celestial Master's Mansion, and might even want to pass on the position of Celestial Master to him, so he should be careful.
It wasn't that the Celestial Master had any ill intentions; quite the opposite, he was so eager to protect his junior brother's descendants that he became overly concerned and tried to restrict his freedom using his position as Celestial Master...
Zhang Chulan nodded.
"Master, I understand, but I need to think about it before I can get back to you."
Since neither side got what they wanted, the conversation ended quickly. As Zhang Chulan walked out of the room, he took a deep breath: "The right to inherit the Celestial Master's position... what a hassle."
After reuniting with the Feng family, the group followed a path to the back mountain, crossed deep valleys, and arrived at the real Celestial Master's Mansion. Inside, a separate courtyard with several guest rooms had been prepared for the Feng family.
After settling in, the group strolled around the back mountain. As more and more people arrived, Fu Xuan found a secluded spot to observe and see if there were any talented people he wanted.
Before long, his eyes lit up and he spotted his target—a young man in his twenties, wearing a red martial arts uniform, with fiery red hair and eyebrows, and sporting a spiky hairstyle…
"Little Fire God Hong Bin..."
After searching his memory for a moment, Fu Xuan confirmed the person's identity. This was the most powerful disciple of the younger generation of the Huode Sect, skilled in the art of fire. However, due to his lack of knowledge of the mystical arts and his reckless behavior, he was defeated by Zhuge Qing in the original story.
"Um?"
Then his eyes narrowed, and he quickly realized something was wrong. According to his performance in the original story, his level was probably in the upper echelons of the younger generation, but now, upon observing him with his observational technique, he actually possessed the soaring aura of a top genius...
He curled the corners of his mouth.
"really!"
Having made his judgment, Fu Xuan withdrew his gaze and looked at the others.
After a day of observation, he discovered many promising talents, and even some pleasant surprises.
He smiled.
……
……
in this way.
A night passed.
The next morning at nine o'clock, after everyone had breakfast prepared by the Celestial Master's Mansion, they went to the venue. The Feng siblings and Zhang Chulan reported in the venue, while Feng Tianyang, Feng Zhenghao, and Fu Xuanze found a good spot and waited.
Soon, as more young people entered, many familiar faces appeared, including Zhang Lingyu, Zhuge Qing, and Wang Ye...
"Oh?"
"Without Zhang Chulan... she's still going to participate?"
Upon seeing the woman in the Na Du Tong uniform with her hair disheveled, Fu Xuan raised an eyebrow. It was none other than Feng Baobao.
According to the original storyline, she participated in the competition to help Zhang Chulan win, but now that Zhang Chulan hasn't joined Anywhere Pass, it has nothing to do with her...
"Is it to help the Old Master?"
"Or does the company want to recruit Zhang Chulan again?"
During the month Zhang Chulan stayed at the World Society, the Xu brothers visited him quite often. After all, he might possess the "Qi Body Source Flow," and according to their superiors, it would be best to recruit him into the company and monitor him.
However, with the Feng family's strict guard and Fu Xuan's presence, it goes without saying which side to choose. In addition, given the previous unpleasantness, Zhang Chulan's attitude was quite firm - absolutely no discussion!
"Zhang Chulan..."
Seeing the target not far away, Feng Baobao was about to walk over, but Xu San stopped her: "Wait, Baobao, because of what happened before, that kid doesn't have a good impression of us, so let's not make contact rashly... Let's take it slow."
"Oh……"
"If I run into him, should I just admit defeat or let him beat me up first and vent his anger?"
"Well... just admit defeat."
"Um?"
Zhang Chulan noticed them at that moment, his expression darkening: "Why is she everywhere...?"
He turned away with a sullen expression.
Get away from this crazy woman as soon as possible.
Around 10 o'clock, all the candidates finally arrived. Zhang Zhiwei also came to the venue and invited Lu Jin, Lü Ci, Wang Ai and Feng Zhenghao, the "Ten Elders" who were present, to come on stage together.
Beside him, a young Taoist priest was pushing a wheelchair with an elderly man sitting on it. This man was his junior brother, Tian Jinzhong, who was the oldest person at Longhu Mountain besides the Celestial Master. He was also pushed onto the stage.
"Everyone...sorry to keep you waiting..."
As soon as the group stood on the stage, Zhang Zhiwei spoke, and the young people below the stage fell silent and all looked over.
Despite being the most outstanding figure in the world and the leader of the Taoist sect, he had no airs whatsoever, nor did he engage in any lengthy discourses. After a brief explanation, he cleared his throat:
"Since everyone wants to exchange skills, then this old man will stop rambling on..."
"Let's begin!"
The Luo Tian Grand Ritual has officially begun.
Everyone got excited!