Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Tan Zhongchi and Zhuo Buqun were extremely capable of keeping their cool as they engaged in conversation with the higher-ups of the Qin Clan. The other three Palace Masters barely showed any signs of being timid.
However, those disciples who were once in the same line as Qin Wushuang, besides Senior Brother Wei Yi and Zhao Muzhi, even Zhou Fu felt somewhat nervous under this situation. Occasionally, they would steal a glance of Qin Wushuang carefully.
Clearly, in this circumstance, they could not communicate with Qin Wushuang without any barriers or caution like they did back in the Stargaze Palace.
On the contrary, Qin Wushuang did not put up a heavy attitude as he walked to the core disciples with a smile. He greeted these colleagues as they were once comrades in arms.
Zhao Muzhi did not mind that he was the honorable Heavenly Emperor as he punched Qin Wushuang’s shoulder. “Wow Junior Brother Qin, how many years has it been? You didn’t even warn us that you had gotten so far ahead!”
When Qin Wushuang looked at Zhao Muzhi and Wei Yi, his brows moved slightly and he felt incredibly joyful. “Senior Brothers, congratulations. It seems you are only one step away from the Supreme Dao Stage.”
When Zhao Muzhi and Wei Yi were captured by Xin Tianwu at the Endless Eastern Sea, Li Buyi saved them at the most crucial moment. He also cleansed their bodies and changed them entirely. He increased the strength of their bodies and talent more than ten times.
At that time, Li Buyi said with certainty that in ten years, the Stargaze Palace would have the power to march towards the Xuan Yuan Mound because of them. If they were to develop in a good trend, they might even have the chance to go for the Heavenly Emperor Eight Gates.
Unfortunately, Zhao Muzhi and Wei Yi trained at the Human Countries. Since the environment was far less superior than the Heavenly Emperor Mountain, they had not reached an ideal state when the Heavenly Emperor Eight Gates were being fought for.
Presently, as fifteen years had passed, these two had achieved unanimous progress and had climbed to the Peak of the Common Mysterious Stage. Now, they were truly one step away from the Supreme Dao Stage.
The rapid growth of these two also motivated a group of their colleagues which raised the overall strength of the Stargaze Palace greatly. Currently, Head Palace Master Zhuo Buqun and Second Palace Master Tan Zhongchi were both at the Perfect Void Martial Stage. They were only one step away from entering the Exquisite Mysterious Boundary Stage.
With their power, due to the lack of Supreme Dao elite warriors, a discussion was needed if they could be called a first-rate powerhouse. However, they were definitely qualified to be a second-rate powerhouse.
Therefore, the Stargaze Palace had all the conditions to enter the Xuan Yuan Mound.
The five Palace Masters shared a profound feeling for the Stargaze Palace. They were never reluctant of the foundation they had built while at the human countries, especially the setup of the Stargaze Palace. Although it was destroyed once by the Heavenly Luo Daoist Sect, it did not alter the emotions the five Palace Masters had for the Stargaze Palace.
If Zhao Muzhi and Wei Yi did not heavily persuade them, most likely the five Palace Masters would not have come to the Heavenly Emperor Mountain.
After their intentions were clearly understood, Qin Wushuang also laughed. “Five Palace Masters, I already invited you fifteen years ago, yet you were reluctant to part with your foundation. Anyways, now that the Heavenly Luo Daoist Sect is basically obliterated, with their mountain gate in a desolate situation, it can be exploited. The foundation of the Stargaze Palace can be built on the territory of the Heavenly Luo Daoist Sect. Since they were the ones who destroyed the buildings of the Stargaze Palace, it’s righteous and proper for us to occupy their territory. The karma they deserve.”
Qin Chongyang chuckled. “Palace Masters, I must congratulate all of you. Perhaps, the mountain gate of the Heavenly Luo Daoist Sect is somewhat far from the Heavenly Emperor Mountain, but it’s still the most outstanding territory outside of the Heavenly Emperor Mountain. If the Head Chief uses his divine skills to unblock the spiritual channels, the mountain gate will make the ascension of the Stargaze Palace easier.”
Zhuo Buqun and Tan Zhongchi exchanged a glance and nodded. “If that is the territory of the Heavenly Luo Daoist Sect, we won’t have any burdens to occupy it.”
Qin Wushuang roared with laughter. “Alright, now the territory of the Heavenly Luo Daoist Sect will be called the new Stargaze Palace. Head Palace Master, teacher, you don’t need to worry about the mountain gate. In the worst case, when I gain the divine skill, I can perform the mountain moving technique and move everything from the Stargaze Palace there. Thus, you will have everything that belongs to you.”
Zhuo Buqun and Tan Zhongchi were overjoyed.
“Ha ha, Palace Masters, since my Head Chief already promised, the Stargaze Palace is just waiting to be moved. When you arrive at the Xuan Yuan Mound in the future, we are all family. Since we are close, we can visit each other often and look after each other.” Qin Yunran also laughed. “Honestly, the Stargaze Palace can only go far if you enter the Xuan Yuan Mound to train, to achieve greater accomplishments.”
Tan Zhongchi laughed. “You are absolutely right, Second Chief. If my Stargaze Palace can grow stronger and have a few Supreme Dao elite warriors, even if I meet my ancestors in the eternal world, I will feel deeply proud.”
Martial artists from the Stargaze Palace came from the human countries and they value the passion of passing down descendants extremely. Or else, with their given opportunity, they would have agreed to come live at the Xuan Yuan Mound sooner.
After Qin Wushuang helped the people of the Stargaze Palace settle down, he went to find Tan Zhongchi alone.
It has been a long time since he met face to face with his teacher alone. Although Qin Wushuang was the current Heavenly Emperor, he still felt extremely comfortable when he spent time with Tan Zhongchi.
“Wushuang, you are doing good. With your strong individual power that I am already used to, I am not shocked by your progress. However, you were able to organize the gigantic affairs of the Qin Clan. This surprised me. Excellent.”
Tan Zhongchi did not lower himself when his own disciple climbed to a high position. He still spoke with a tone as if he was educating that young man who just stepped onto the path of martial arts.
Qin Wushuang gave a mischievous laugh. “Teacher, isn’t it all due to your good teaching?”
Tan Zhongchi laughed: “Don’t put feathers on your own cap. I am your teacher, no one will deny this fact. However, honestly, for all the different kinds of accomplishments you’ve achieved today does not have much to do with me. Even if you did not study under me, you would have also achieved these accomplishments. For me alone, it’s enough to feel proud for my life by taking in a disciple like you. Ha ha, now do you know what those sects in the human countries call me?”
Qin Wushuang asked curiously, “What are they calling you?”
“Forefather Zhongchi.” Tan Zhongchi rubbed his nose and laughed. Clearly, he had the same personality and nothing had changed.
Qin Wushuang teased him, “This is a good name, very imperious.”
Tan Zhongchi rolled his eyes. “Are you teasing me? For those frogs in the human countries, how big of a sky do they know? I am afraid of losing my own time. Could it be the Heavenly Emperor of the Xuan Yuan Mound is my disciple, that I must have a higher seniority? Nonsense.”
“Ha ha, although you are indifferent to worldly affairs, others don’t think about it this way. They feel that if they can fawn upon Forefather Zhongchi, perhaps they can get connected to the Heavenly Emperor. Teacher, despite your kindness, you must not not let others flatter you.”
Tan Zhongchi said with a bitter smile, “Alright, let’s put this aside. Wushuang, I need to speak to you about some serious matters. Honestly, this time we have come in a hurry. We have come uninvited before contacting you.”
Qin Wushuang said seriously, “Teacher, if you had to contact me before coming, that would not make sense. All the saying says that once a teacher, always a father. When you come to your own disciple’s place, it’s the same as coming to your son’s place. You must not be so courteous.”
Tan Zhongchi was extremely satisfied. “Yes, Wushuang, it’s very good that you don’t forget your roots, despite being in a high position. However, I am not someone that will take advantage of my seniority. Truthfully, I did not come this time for you. I am ashamed to say that we did not take your invitation to come to the Xuan Yuan Mound. We have come now, it appears as if we are constrained to do what we first declined.”
“Teacher, this is nonsense. You must not view it this way.”
Tan Zhongchi nodded. “Wushuang, as that Golden Crow is wreaking havoc at the eastern sea, we always feel the situation is getting tight at the sea. In the human countries, especially for the Stargaze Palace, we are the vanguard at the west coast. Once the Golden Crow comes to the Xuan Yuan Mound, the Stargaze Palace is the first place it will visit. Due to this consideration, the five of the Palace Masters gathered to decide that it’s best to move. Although the homeland is good, we must not forget the principle of how one should always walk to the higher ground. Wushuang, the Stargaze Palace arose at a later time. If conditions permit, you must take care of those colleagues in the future. Before them, I never promise to get favors, I am afraid that will harm them and cause them to generate laziness. Yet privately, I must tell you this.”
“Teacher, those who drink the water never forget the ones who dug the well. Please rest assured for this little matter. The Stargaze Palace is also my sect, it’s part of me in my divine soul.”
Tan Zhongchi felt incredibly warm as he nodded happily. “Good. In the future, your Senior Sister Zhou Fu will certainly inherit the Green Cloud Palace line. Now, Muzhi and Wei Yi have bothed received fortuitous opportunities and pulled far ahead. Initially, Zhao Muzhi was lesser than your Senior Sister Zhou. Yet now, he has surpassed her by a lot. This struck her to some extent.”
Qin Wushuang laughed. “I see, I realize that she’s not as lively as in the past.”
When a core disciple that was on the same level as her suddenly pulled ahead and achieved rapid growth, indeed it caused a great strike to Zhou Fu.
After a moment of thinking, Qin Wushuang said, “Teacher, I acquired a Green Wood Divine Cauldron at the Dark Mysterious City and some rare materials. When I make the Life Nature Pill, one of them can allow a person to shed a new leaf. I can ensure Senior Sister to possess the qualifications to make a dash for the Supreme Dao Stage. How about it?”
Tan Zhongchi was overjoyed. “This is great!”
When he saw that his teacher was happy, Qin Wushuang also felt joyful inwardly. Sharing the burden for his teacher was always something Qin Wushuang was willing to do.
When he had something that he needed to take care of, the disciple was willing to serve them.
Even if he was the current Heavenly Emperor, this mentality would remain unchanged. When Qin Wushuang was in the most dire straits, in his situation where he could have been killed by Old Man Ji Yin, Tan Zhongchi lent him a hand. Qin Wushuang would never forget his teacher’s commitment and passion.
