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In the blink of an eye, before Xu Xian could even react, Tongtian Peak was already in sight.
The mountain range stretches for hundreds of miles, towering and majestic with undulating peaks.
Five of the peaks soar into the clouds, with white clouds drifting around their waists, obscuring the summits at a glance.
The mountains are shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.
A streak of light flew from afar, piercing through the clouds and mist, and flew into the central mountain peak.
"The Supreme Elder has returned..."
"Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
"Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
As they rode the clouds to break through the formation and entered the Tongtian Peak area, several streaks of light rose from the surrounding peaks to investigate. When they saw Xiao Ning standing on the auspicious clouds, they all stepped forward to greet him.
"After many years, the Supreme Elder has finally returned!"
Hearing the commotion, Qingxu flew out from the back mountain and greeted them from afar.
Xiao Ning looked at the newcomer, who exuded a powerful aura and whose appearance had returned to that of a young man. He clasped his hands in a fist salute and congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations, Abbot, on advancing to the Golden Core realm! Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Thanks to the Supreme Elder for completing our sect's techniques!"
The abbot of Qingxu Temple couldn't stop smiling, his face full of joy, as he welcomed Xiao Ning into the main hall, where they each took their seats.
Subsequently, all the peak masters and elders rushed over upon hearing the news, and the main hall immediately became lively as everyone discussed the changes in recent years.
Three years have passed. In addition to Abbot Qingxu advancing to the Golden Core stage, the four peak masters and several elders have also advanced to the second-tier Longevity Mana Profound Realm. The disciples have also made great progress.
In short, everything is moving in a positive direction.
"There are rumors in the spiritual community that the Supreme Elder once overpowered Fahai of Jinshan Temple at the Sangharama Dharma Assembly a few years ago, causing Buddhism to lose face. I wonder if this is true?"
After a moment, Qingxu stroked his long beard and asked.
"That's true!" Xiao Ning nodded, not denying it.
"The Buddhist sect was rampant, but the Supreme Elder managed to suppress them, finally venting his anger!"
One of the peak masters said indignantly.
"Oh? Has something happened?"
Xiao Ning sensed the hidden meaning in his words and couldn't help but ask.
Qingxu took over the conversation and said, "It's nothing serious. It was just that some of our disciples had a minor conflict with Buddhist disciples while traveling. I've already handled it properly, so it's nothing to worry about!"
"That's good!"
Xiao Ning nodded, but seemed to be deep in thought.
"By the way, is the young man behind the Supreme Elder your newly accepted disciple?"
Qingxu didn't want to talk about this anymore, so he changed the subject and asked.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Xu Xian.
Xiao Ning did not answer, but instead gave a brief account of his experiences over the past three years, and then instructed, "Elder Li, take Xu Xian to complete the formalities!"
"Yes, Supreme Elder!"
Among the crowd, an elder in charge of the matter stood up, bowed in agreement, and then led Xu Xian away from the main hall.
At this moment, Xiao Ning looked at the crowd, but his eyes narrowed as he spotted Liu Zixi's figure at the back of the crowd.
Three years had passed, and he had aged considerably. He was in his sixties, but looked like he was in his seventies or eighties, which was very unusual.
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Chapter 17 Elder Liu [4.4k]
Behind Tongtian Peak, there is a wooden house.
After everyone parted ways in the main hall, Xiao Ning invited Liu Zixi to his former hermitage.
Looking at Liu Zixi, who seemed a little reserved, Xiao Ning sighed inwardly, personally poured him a cup of tea, and said, "Elder Liu, it's been many years since we last met, you've aged a lot!"