Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 263: Different from the Past (Two-in-One Chapter)
“Why have the cultivators from Piao Xue Pavilion and Crescent Moon Valley come at this time?”
“In past apprentice recruitment ceremonies, it has been rare to invite cultivators from other sects to observe.”
“Could it be that there is another change regarding the Cold Mist Spiritual Stone Mine?”
Looking at the two magical treasures, Liu Yu furrowed his brows, and many thoughts flashed through his mind.
As for the two sects attacking the mountain gate together? That was simply impossible; a few golden core cultivators could not shake Yuan Yang Sect.
Turning his head to scan the surroundings, he noticed that many fellow disciples attending the apprentice recruitment ceremony were filled with surprise and confusion, including the sect leader, Zhuang Ziling.
Clearly, the cultivators from Piao Xue Pavilion and Crescent Moon Valley had arrived unexpectedly, and no one had received prior notice.
Two beams of escape light, one red and one white, surged like rainbows as they approached the True Sun Dojo.
Suddenly, Liu Yu's sharp spiritual perception sensed a trace of imperceptible fluctuation, and he quickly looked up towards the dojo, his pupils involuntarily contracting.
He saw a figure wearing a deep blue daoist robe had somehow arrived above the dojo.
This person gazed in the direction of the two beams of escape light, silently hovering in the air without relying on any magical artifacts.
He looked to be in his forties or fifties, with a two-inch long black beard, a thin face with prominent features, and fair skin, exuding a calm and steady aura like a sword sheathed in its scabbard; if it were to be drawn, it would surely shock all.
“Isn't this the Master Changfeng whom I have only seen from afar before?”
Liu Yu was taken aback.
Flying in mid-air without any instruments was one of the hallmarks of a golden core cultivator; this person was undoubtedly an elder of their sect.
From this elder, he sensed an unprecedented powerful aura, stronger than any golden core cultivator he had ever encountered before.
The difference was as apparent as that between an ordinary spiritual mountain and the seven main peaks; though equally tall, the gap in between was very obvious.
Perhaps due to his experience of crossing over and being reborn, Liu Yu's spiritual perception was much sharper than that of cultivators of the same realm. It wasn't until he noticed Master Changfeng's presence that the other foundation establishment cultivators gradually became aware.
“Master Changfeng!”
A foundation establishment fellow disciple let out a low cry, recognizing the identity of this elder.
“Could it be the renowned Elder Li Changfeng, known for his divine abilities across the states?”
“Indeed, it is Elder Li Changfeng!”
A fellow disciple voiced the question, quickly receiving a confirming answer.
Generally, foundation establishment cultivators rarely interacted with golden core cultivators, so it was impossible to recognize all the identities of golden core elders. Since Liu Yu's foundation establishment, he had seen no more than a handful of golden core cultivators.
“Does an event like the apprentice recruitment ceremony require the presence of Elder Li Changfeng?”
A doubt arose in Liu Yu's mind.
Someone like Master Changfeng was among the top tier of golden core cultivators; the matter of foundation establishment cultivators seeking to become disciples was probably not significant enough to draw his attention, right?
It was likely that Master Changfeng’s appearance was related to the visit from Piao Xue Pavilion and Crescent Moon Valley!
Liu Yu speculated quietly.
“I have heard that Elder Changfeng just took in a disciple; could it be that he is here for that reason?”
“Junior Brother Liu, we must perform well later. If Elder Changfeng favors us, the future will be smooth sailing.”
“Even if it’s just a chance to condense the golden core, there might be some hope.”
Senior Brother Qian mumbled to himself, suddenly sharing his speculation with Liu Yu.