Chapter 560: Chapter 556: Return to the Southern Domain, A Celebration for the Whole Clan

Hearing his sister’s words, Tang Sanyuan’s forehead veins jumped wildly. After taking a deep breath, he barely managed to suppress the rage rising in his heart.

Of course, he was reluctant to direct his anger at his sister. All his ire stemmed from Ma Xingkong.

Thus, he glared fiercely at Ma Xingkong, leaving the young master bewildered, obliviously checking himself for any oddities, thinking something was amiss about his appearance.

“The Academy has many matters to attend to, and with the expedition impending, as the Chief Disciple of the Music Department, you must not leave lightly. In time, we will need your help to gather the disciples for various tasks; you won’t be able to extricate yourself easily!”

Tang Sanyuan quickly found an excuse, promptly nipping Tang Qiyun’s plans to travel to the Southern Domain in the bud.

Otherwise, he truly feared that the young girl would never return, giving some guy the opportunity to take advantage.

He hadn’t been willing for his sister to have too much contact with Qin Feng in the past, let alone Ma Xingkong.

If she were truly to marry far away into the Southern Domain, it would be better than not stopping her from interacting with Qin Feng in the first place. After all, Qin Feng surpassed Young Master Ma in every aspect, whether it was his Dao cultivation or outward appearance.

Of course, Ma Xingkong wasn’t really that hideous, just that his face was a bit too long, and his eyes a little too small, making his overall appearance somewhat unharmonious. Despite this, the guy did possess some skills; otherwise, he wouldn’t have stood out from the countless disciples of the Beast Taming Sect and, like a True Disciple, entered the Otherworld to participate in the trials.

Now, he had even received a considerable fortune of Qi Fortune, paving a smooth path ahead, with the prospect of becoming a Heavenly Immortal. If he were to come across some opportunities in the future, his prospects would be limitless!

However, the Southern Domain was too far away, and besides, Tang Sanyuan didn’t like Ma Xingkong and felt that he wasn’t worthy of his talented and gentle beautiful sister. Therefore, he had never shown a good face to Ma Xingkong, to prevent him from becoming overconfident and climbing up their social ladder, as it would be a headache if he really insisted on establishing a relationship with them.

The only consolation for Tang Sanyuan was that his sister knew the rules and the bigger picture. As long as he pressed her with the Academy’s official duties, she would obediently follow, without any rebellious thoughts.

Indeed, after hearing her brother’s words, Tang Qiyun, though tempted by the flourishing state of various cultivational schools in the Southern Domain, did not persist. With regret, she said to Ma Xingkong, “I’m afraid I won’t be able to ride the Beast Taming Sect’s favorable wind to travel the Southern Domain with Brother Ma this time. When I have some leisure in the future, I shall visit the Southern Domain, and then it will be Brother Ma’s turn to play host.”

“Sure, sure!”

Although Ma Xingkong felt regret for not being able to invite Tang Qiyun to the Southern Domain, he was generous by nature and never dwelled on unfortunate matters, nor would he pester over settled affairs. He quickly adjusted his mood and replied, “Sister Qiyun, whenever you have time to visit, not only do I, the Beast Taming Sect, have some influence in the Southern Domain, but I will also ensure you a grand tour to witness the glory of the cultivation world in the Southern Domain!”

Meanwhile, Fang Chengqian, Daoist Wu, and others were in conversation, casually observing Tang Sanyuan’s frantic demeanor with amusement.

Especially Fang and Wu, as Tang Sanyuan’s best frenemies, they found it unfair to know that Tang Sanyuan, relying solely on his dashing lifestyle, had easily gleaned enough secrets from a host of goddesses and secured a spot as the Chosen Son.

They had struggled so hard to infiltrate the forces within the trial worlds, only to find themselves overshadowed by this fellow selling his charms!

Once Tang Sanyuan finally managed to quell his sister’s desire to travel to the Southern Domain, the others ended their whispers and the atmosphere once again became lively.

…

White clouds drifted lazily, and Gang Wind howled.

Gazing upon the earth from high above, one could certainly see many beautiful sceneries. However, without a spell protective shield, one must be careful not to be blown away by the Gang Wind.

Qin Feng stood with arms hanging by his side atop the walls of Green City, letting the Gang Wind blow directly at him, making his robes flap wildly and his hair disheveled, yet he made no effort to deploy any spell to fend off the Gang Wind.

With his strong physical body, such Gang Wind couldn’t harm him in the slightest, so he stood firmly against the strong wind, as steady as a mountain.

Although the affairs of the Biluo expedition were complicated, under the leadership of the Grandmaster Ancestor Taixuan and several other Creation Great Powers, and assisted by the prowess of Dayan God Monarch and others skilled in Heavenly Mechanism Calculation, they were able to quickly approximate the course of the war through calculations. Therefore, Qin Feng and the others did not stay long in Lingxiao City, and soon after the return of the Gui Ling Ancestor, they began their homeward journey!

“Ha-ha, Southern Domain, I’m back…”

A sudden exuberant howl rose nearby, and Qin Feng turned to look, seeing none other than Ma Xingkong.

Kong Xuan, already familiar with his temperament, wasn’t too concerned with Ma Xingkong’s shouting, but his eyes also sparkled with excitement.

As a creature born and raised in the Southern Domain, it was naturally thrilling to return after a period of absence.

What’s more, they were returning in triumph, having gained many benefits during the trials, with a potentially limitless future ahead. Upon their return to the Sect, they would receive far greater attention.

After all, in the many past generations, very few True Disciples ever succeeded in becoming Immortals. Some, like Ning Wuxu who was stuck at the Primordial Spirit Realm earlier on, were few and far between. More often, disciples like Long Qibian of the previous Spiritual Snake Lineage might meet a stagnation in their advancement after reaching the Purple Mansion, finding their cultivation progress slow and striving to become Dharma Image Realm cultivators at best. But with the Heavenly Dao Qi Fortune supporting Kong Xuan, Ma Xingkong, and others, as long as they were willing to diligently pursue their cultivation, becoming an Immortal was not difficult.

Therefore, whether or not they were True Disciples was no longer important for disciples like Ma Xingkong. The moment they received the Qi Fortune, it was predetermined that the Sect would invest more effort in nurturing them than it had in previous generations of True Disciples. After all, they were future Immortals, indispensable in any Sect.

Hum…

As Green City approached the airspace of the Beast Taming Sect Mountain Gate, even before it could land, the excited cheers of countless disciples burst into the sky.

This Five Domains Alliance meeting saw the disciples of the major sects participating in the trial, and the Beast Taming Sect’s gains can no longer be described as abundant. After all, the fact that both Qin Feng and Li Miaozhen became Chosen Sons was an extremely rare occurrence across the Five Domains. Even for superpower forces like the Spring and Autumn Academy and the Ten Directions Ghost City with their many disciples taking part in the trial, only one managed to seize a spot.

And each Chosen Son represents the potential for Becoming an Immortal in the future. This is about becoming a power in the Immortal Realm! Even the Spring and Autumn Academy would celebrate such an event, let alone an ordinary major sect like the Beast Taming Sect.

Moreover, apart from the duo of Qin Feng, other True Disciples and those participating in the trial have also gained many benefits and have a hopeful prospect of Becoming an Immortal. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, it’s likely that within a century, the sect will explode with a surge of Immortals.

Based on these disciples’ original talents and capabilities, of course, it wouldn’t be possible for them to advance so rapidly. But the blessing of Heavenly Dao’s Qi Fortune is not to be taken lightly. This is still within a world without much internal pressure. Had this been during the Ancient Great Tribulation period, under the pressure of invasions from other worlds, their progress towards immortality would have been even more accelerated!

All the disciples started off skeptical when they first received the news from the Central Region, but after it was confirmed by the Jue Tian Ancestor, they immediately erupted in excitement.

Though there were some who regretted not having the qualifications to participate in the trial, these individuals were self-aware and knew that they could not compare with these talented disciples. So, they soon rejoiced over the forthcoming prosperity of the sect.

Once Kong Xuan and the others grow up, with more than a dozen Immortals emerging from the sect, the foundational strength of the Beast Taming Sect will certainly surge.

As for Qin Feng and Li Miaozhen, if they truly become immortal and achieve the status of Proving Dao Golden Immortal, then the Beast Taming Sect’s rise to becoming a top-level great force is within reach.

Several Golden Immortals combined with the burgeoning Qi Fortune of the sect will surely push the Jue Tian Ancestor’s power even further, making it very possible for him to achieve Eternal status!

Thus, the whole Beast Taming Sect is celebrating its jubilation, buzzing with excitement.

Not only did friendly sects send over their Elders and Disciples to offer congratulations, but even those that have recently started doing business with the Beast Taming Sect sent representatives to express their well-wishes.

After all, given the current trajectory of the Beast Taming Sect’s development, it’s almost predictable what the future holds. Of course, it would be best to form connections early on.

As for the twelve markets outside the sect, they were extremely lively, with countless Cultivators coming and going.

Some came to witness the prosperity of the Beast Taming Sect. Others planned to see what the Master of Qi Fortune looked like, and there were those who brought their own younger generations to see if they had the talent to be taken in by the Beast Taming Sect.

Everyone knew that the Beast Taming Sect would become the nouveau riche of the Southern Domain, and establishing relations with a future top-level power was a matter of great prestige for any Cultivation family. The surrounding families would undoubtedly hold them in higher regard, earning many benefits invisibly.

Take, for example, the Qin Family from Kun City, simply a small rural family from a remote area. Just because Qin Feng entered the Inner Sect, many small and medium-sized families approached them, even willing to send their most outstanding Legitimate Daughters into the Qin Family to form marriage alliances, just to establish a connection.

Looking at it now, those families clearly made the right choice. In fact, they hit the jackpot–not to mention Qin Feng’s current identity and status, but merely the assets of the Qi Feng Mountain Qin Family were enough to allow those families to grow and prosper along with them. Not to mention that as Qin Feng’s status continues to rise, they are bound to gain even more benefits in the future.

“Hehehe…”

Before the grand hall at the Mountain Gate, the usually secluded and unsmiling Jue Tian Ancestor grinned from ear to ear, in complete contrast to his typically decisive and stern persona.

Clearly in a very good mood, the Jue Tian Ancestor broke from his usual image to show a smile in front of his junior followers.

“Greetings, Ancestor!”

A crowd of Elders and Disciples flew down from Qifeng Mountain, bowing deeply to the Jue Tian Ancestor.

Even the Gui Ling Ancestor was no exception, smiling widely as he greeted the Jue Tian Ancestor and respectfully called him Uncle Master.

“Very good, very good, there is no need for such formalities!”

The Jue Tian Ancestor glanced at the Disciples following immediately behind Gui Ling, pausing especially on Qin Feng and Li Miaozhen, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

He had presided over the Beast Taming Sect for many years, and now he was finally seeing the signs of flourishing growth in the sect. He was naturally the happiest one, feeling that he had done justice to his Master and the fellow Sect Brothers who had looked after him in the past!

But now was not the time to relax. These disciples had not yet grown up, and the future still required his support to keep the sect going. Fortunately, the like of Ling had already advanced in rank, significantly alleviating his burden.

“Congratulations, congratulations, hahaha, congratulations on your achievement, Daoist Brother Jue Tian.”

The speaker was the Five Poisons Sect Leader.

This Ancestor had led the disciples of his sect to return to the Southern Domain alongside the Beast Taming Sect, which is why he was present here.

“Your sect’s two Disciples have secured the spots as Chosen Sons this time. They have the potential to achieve Proving Dao Immortality. The future prosperity of the Beast Taming Sect is truly a joyous occasion!”

“Hehe, you are too kind, Daoist Brother.”

The Jue Tian Ancestor nodded to the Five Poisons Sect Leader. The two had been acquainted for a long time and had a close friendship, so he spoke very casually: “Your Sect’s Holy Daughter has also reaped great benefits from this trial. Although she didn’t secure the spot of Chosen Daughter, the difference is slight. And with several of your sect’s inheritances, it’s certain that more Immortal Golden Immortals will emerge in the future. When that time comes, our two sects must continue to support each other.”