Among the great sects of the world, Jiang Wang had indeed never heard of the Tai Xu Sect.

But someone worthy of a personal welcome from Chong Xuan Yuanhu could certainly not be from a small, insignificant family.

Furthermore, the name “Tai Xu” made it difficult not to form associations.

Jiang Wang, not understanding, asked, “This Tai Xu Sect. What is their background?”

“This Tai Xu Sect, uh…” Chong Xuan Laifu was momentarily stumped, clearly not knowing much either. Perhaps he had only heard the name “Tai Xu Sect” today.

“The Tai Xu Sect is a hidden sect, rarely emerging from seclusion,” Chong Xuan Hengsheng interjected coolly. “Naturally, people from rural areas wouldn’t know!”

He had excellent hearing.

He had heard Jiang Wang and Chong Xuan Laifu’s hushed conversation clearly.

“You said yourself, they rarely emerge from seclusion. It’s normal for someone as young as me not to know.” Jiang Wang smiled nonchalantly. “You are senior and highly respected, please be understanding.”

In his heart, this family elder’s predicament was already settled. He had never seen anyone gain an advantage over Chong Xuan Fatty; there was really nothing to bicker about.

Furthermore, to openly contradict one of the family elders, especially in front of Chong Xuan Yuanhu and the other elders, even if he was in the right, would be disrespectful. He himself might not care, but he had to consider the impact on Chong Xuan Sheng.

Instead, by lightly parrying the remark, he displayed his composure, making the other person appear petty by comparison.

Chong Xuan Hengsheng was quite annoyed. He would have preferred a sharp exchange of words rather than this kind of soft blow.

Clearly, you are ignorant and unrefined, so how did I end up looking like I’m being unreasonable?

He found it difficult to provoke Jiang Wang further, so he turned to the elder beside him and said, “The distinguished guests from the Tai Xu Sect visiting this time are likely here for Brother Zun. Unfortunately, Brother Zun is still studying at the Jixia Academy, so they will have to return empty-handed.”

His voice was loud, clearly intended for others – especially Jiang Wang – to hear about Chong Xuan Zun’s prestige.

However, Jiang Wang didn’t quite understand. Chong Xuan Zun entering the Jixia Academy for cultivation was clearly a move where Chong Xuan Sheng had outplayed him, trapping him in seclusion before he could react. So why was Chong Xuan Hengsheng’s tone so proud?

Of course, entering the Jixia Academy for cultivation was indeed something to be proud of. But was that difficult for Chong Xuan Zun? If he truly wanted to go, would he have needed Chong Xuan Sheng’s “help”?

“What return empty-handed?” Chong Xuan Yuanhu rebuked. “The Tai Xu Sect is a hidden and distinguished sect. Although they don’t show themselves openly, they are not inferior to any other family. Put away your arrogance. Between them and Brother Zun, it depends on destiny. Whether there is destiny or not is not for you to speak on!”

These words were quite harsh. Chong Xuan Hengsheng didn’t dare to talk back, nor did he want to appear too cowardly and lose face in front of Jiang Wang. He could only sheepishly say, “It’s just that Brother Zun won’t finish his seclusion for another three months, I’m worried they’ll make a wasted trip.”

While the elders were speaking, the younger generation of the Chong Xuan family had no room to interject. They just stood behind, looking at one another.

Of course, they looked at Jiang Wang the most.

After all, as members of the Chong Xuan clan, they had a profound understanding of Wang Yi’s strength. Jiang Wang defeating Wang Yi at the same level brought them even greater shock.

As for gaining fame near the sea later, that was just icing on the cake.

A prodigy from Qi State was naturally a prodigy overseas as well.

However, not everyone knew that Jiang Wang didn’t have a noble background.

When Chong Xuan Hengsheng said that openly today, people’s hearts began to change.

Some, proud of their prominent lineage, had always looked down on those from humble backgrounds.

Others, however, admired Jiang Wang even more for this. At the same height, someone starting from a lower point has actually traveled farther.

Jiang Wang currently had no possibility of achieving the Eye Immortal realm, so he was not sensitive to these scattered gazes, but the low murmurs could not escape his ears.

But he didn’t care.

It was truly too far…

It wasn’t that he was deliberately arrogant, but the position he stood at now was truly too far from them. Even though these people were all from the top-tier prominent family, the Chong Xuan clan.

Although he indeed did not have a noble background, having come this far, among the younger generation of the entire Chong Xuan family, only Chong Xuan Sheng and Chong Xuan Zun could truly converse with him as equals.

And this was within the Chong Xuan family!

The visitors from the Tai Xu Sect didn’t have any mysterious way of appearing.

A middle-aged man wearing a black and white Yin-Yang Daoist robe slowly walked from the end of the official road.

His steps were composed, his wide sleeves fluttering, carrying no hint of worldly concerns, completely devoid of oppressive presence.

As he approached, he cupped his hands in greeting and said, “Xu Zefu of the Tai Xu Gate, greetings to all.”

His voice carried a light and peaceful calm.

Chong Xuan Yuanhu, who had been waiting outside the clan grounds, also cupped his hands in return and said, “Zefu has traveled far. This old man failed to welcome you from a distance, it is truly discourteous.”

No matter how deep the foundation of the Tai Xu Sect was, Chong Xuan Yuanhu welcoming them outside the clan grounds was already giving sufficient courtesy. Of course, he wouldn’t greet them from ten li away.

From this sentence, Jiang Wang gained two pieces of information.

Firstly, the Tai Xu Sect was located in a relatively distant place, or a place that was not easy to reach Qi State. Secondly, this Xu Zefu was younger than Chong Xuan Yuanhu but was also a Divine Manifestation realm cultivator. This was because Chong Xuan Yuanhu treated him with the courtesy of an equal. This indicated that the two parties were equal in status.

“How dare I trouble you to welcome me from afar.” Xu Zefu seemed to be someone who didn’t like beating around the bush. After a polite remark, he went straight to the point. “I have come with a mission from my master…”

“Brother Zefu, you may not know, but our Brother Zun is still in seclusion at the Jixia Academy,” Chong Xuan Hengsheng said with a very affectionate smile. “He will only come out in three months!”

He was only able to act elderly and call a Divine Manifestation realm cultivator “brother” because of the status of the Chong Xuan family.

Xu Zefu didn’t seem to mind what he called him. Upon hearing this, he just gave him a strange look. “I’m not here for Young Master Chong Xuan this time.”

He had indeed represented the Tai Xu Sect to see Chong Xuan Zun many years ago, but that was by the order of the Supreme Elder, to fulfill an earlier destiny—

Chong Xuan Zun was born with a Daoist lineage. Not long after his birth, the Supreme Elder of the Tai Xu Sect, Xu Yuanzhi, personally came to the Chong Xuan family, hoping to take him as a disciple.

Chong Xuan Mingguang, Chong Xuan Zun’s father, was overjoyed and excitedly prepared to send the infant Chong Xuan Zun away.

However, at that time, the legendary figure of the Chong Xuan family, Chong Xuan Futu, was still alive and said that the child’s affairs should be decided by the child himself. The matter was thus put on hold.

A few years later, the Supreme Elder was busy with a major undertaking and could not spare himself. He came to the Chong Xuan family again with the Supreme Elder’s will to communicate with Chong Xuan Zun face to face.

But he was refused by Chong Xuan Zun…

He had brought divine techniques, secret methods, famous artifacts, precious treasures, and the profound foundation of the entire Tai Xu Sect, but he was refused by a small child with a still childish voice.

He still remembered the stunning impression he had when he first saw the child, and the shock he felt in his body and mind when the child said, “This is not my path.”

At that time, he thought that no matter what achievements the child would have in the future, he would not be surprised.

However, he was indeed not here for Chong Xuan Zun this time.

If there was no destiny, the Tai Xu Sect would not force it.