Ding Chunqiu couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback.
After all, he was the principal of Wanxian University, the Guardian Elder of the Order Hall. Since Lu Ming’s death, the Order Elders in Wanxian City basically followed Ding Chunqiu.
The ten elders all looked to Ding Chunqiu.
These were all powerful Primordial Immortals.
All complied with Ding Chunqiu’s commands.
Not daring to co out personally to greet Ding Chunqiu, the airs are quite grand.
It’s unclear... where the Zhao Family found this confidence.
But what kind of person is Ding Chunqiu, having weathered countless storms, how would he be angered by such a trivial matter?
"Lead the way."
"Please follow ..."
Upon entering the courtyard, the festive sound of drums and gongs greeted them; the courtyard was filled with guests. Cultivators from all directions, from low rank to high rank, all unfamiliar faces.
The Zhao Family has indeed developed rapidly in recent years, with broad social connections, strong ans, and acquaintance with so many cultivators.
But they were all second-rate, Ding Chunqiu did not take them seriously, not even bothering to greet them, directly following the Zhao Family disciples into the main hall.
These cultivators had never seen Ding Chunqiu and naturally did not recognize him.
They rely assud it was a guest arriving, nothing to care about.
"Old man, have a drink?" A small Heavenly Rank cultivator wanted to drink with Ding Chunqiu.
Ding Chunqiu didn’t even glance, casually waved his hand.
Bang!
The small Heavenly Rank was sent flying backward.
He struck the backside of the courtyard gate, and crack, a fissure appeared on the gate.
The scene fell silent.
The noise, the drinking sounds, the shouts, all stopped at that mont.
A fight broke out?
How did it co to blows?
To dare throw a punch in such a grand occasion at the Zhao Family, this matter erupted sowhat largely.
Instantly, Zhao Family disciples helped the blasted guest up and restrained the guest’s anger, as this matter would be handled by the Zhao Family.
...
This strike.
The guests’ attention naturally focused entirely on this suddenly appearing old man.
Who was this elder?
Daring to strike within the Zhao Family, calm and composed, with a stern countenance, he’s no ordinary person.
Inside the hall.
The Zhao Family Head Zhao Tianzhao, Zhao Ziyun, and other figures holding sway in the conversation, were in high spirits, bantering carefree.
When Ding Chunqiu stepped into the hall.
It was as though the entire world went quiet.
Ding Chunqiu’s distinct aura and primordial energy fluctuation felt like a chill wind striking.
The originally sweltering sumr also beca shadowy and cold.
The visitor arrives with ill intentions!
Within the hall, it instantly silenced.
Eyes focused.
Ding Chunqiu rely glanced around, hands behind his back, and said, "Zhao Family Head, truly quite impressive... the banquet is well set."
The crowd was curious and suspicious.
Who was this man?
After all, Ding Chunqiu hailed from Wanxian City, rarely appeared publicly, not on television platforms, few recognized him.
The world only knew Principal Ding, but who recognized Principal Ding’s appearance?
However, Zhao Tianzhao recognized him.
Surprised, he hurriedly rose from his seat, cupped his hands and bowed, saying:
"So it was Principal Ding’s esteed presence... please forgive my failure to greet you at the door. There are too many guests today, I trust that you, Principal Ding, have magnanimity and won’t mind."
These words carried an implication.
Clearly banking on you not minding.
If you are petty, the dignified Principal Ding would be laughed at for lacking asure.
Yet the crowd was shocked, surprised by Principal Ding’s identity, only the principal of Wanxian City could make Zhao Tianzhao be so concerned.
Ding Chunqiu was indeed not angry.
Instead, he said:
"Zhao ngxue broke through to beco a Primordial Immortal, as her teacher, I naturally had to co see... moreover, you sent an invitation."
Zhao Tianzhao bead, spring breeze delight.
The others anwhile grumbled inwardly.
See, the student turned out well, now starting to seek glory.
Truly shaless.
Even though Ding Chunqiu was a universally revered peak Primordial Immortal, as a teacher, being this shaless was indeed hard to accept.
Zhao Tianzhao said with a smile:
"Thank you, Principal Ding, for gracing us with your presence. I rember... my daughter also invited Emperor Yu, yet..."
Before finishing the sentence.
Ding Chunqiu couldn’t help but snort lightly, coldly said, "This is indeed my purpose of coming here today, to have Zhao ngxue co forth."
The crowd couldn’t help but be startled.
They all sensed the change in Ding Chunqiu’s montum and attitude, seemingly he was angry.
Although Zhao Tianzhao wished to show off and put on a face-slapping drama, yet in the presence of absolute power, he really dared not act presumptuously.
Thus he waved his hand.
Zhao Family disciples quickly went to the backyard.
The hall was enveloped in silence.
Zhao Tianzhao spoke up, "Principal Ding, if any of my guests offended you, I apologize on their behalf, but... guests are guests, it’s not very appropriate for you to openly strike my guest?"
The atmosphere changed abruptly.
The Zhao Family indeed had the audacity, daring to challenge Wanxian University?
Those guests all held their breath, faces filled with disbelief, staring at Zhao Tianzhao.
What kind of confidence could induce Zhao Tianzhao to behave thus?
Ding Chunqiu furrowed his brow slightly and said, "Zhao Tianzhao, I won’t bother with your attitude... but you dare show disrespect to Emperor Yu... do you truly believe you’ve reached the stage where you can challenge Emperor Yu?"
This was a direct warning.
The whole room was taken aback.
Zhao Tianzhao hurriedly bowed, surprised, "I dare not! I only wished to reason... Principal Ding and Emperor Yu’s status are not sothing Zhao Family can contend with, but we cannot forsake reasoning because of this, right?"
"Very well! Since you wish for reasoning, I shall reason with you... Emperor Yu once stated, the Zhao Family shall not disturb him, why then send an invitation?" Ding Chunqiu said.
"If I sincerely intended to disturb Emperor Yu, I’d send soone directly, why bother with invitations, my respect and reverence for Emperor Yu remain! I hope Principal Ding discerns!"
At this mont.
Soone among the guests acted as diator, saying:
"The old lord Zhao simply wished to share his joy and feelings, after all, Miss Zhao achieved Primordial Immortal, a fortune for our cultivation world, Principal Ding has magnanimity for such trivial matters."
Then, suddenly.
A cold, proud voice ca through—
"Teacher Ding... quite impressive after all."
The crowd followed the voice and saw Zhao ngxue approaching.
Zhao ngxue donning a trench coat, her long hair draped, no longer with the greenness of her student days, dressed maturely and composedly, brows revealing the trials of great storms.
This aroused Ding Chunqiu’s suspicion.
Entering the main hall, Zhao ngxue surveyed the surroundings.
The hall again fell into silence and stillness.
Zhao ngxue slightly lifted her head.
On a nearby table, a cup of wine floated towards her palm.
This was controlling objects from afar.
The crowd inwardly marveled.
Ding Chunqiu was even more amazed... rumors were true, the aura and fluctuation Zhao ngxue emitted were unfathomable... at least, he couldn’t discern her true cultivation. In other words, Zhao ngxue’s cultivation was at least equal to his.
How did Zhao ngxue accomplish this?
Endless doubts arose in his mind.
Zhao ngxue, however, said, "Once a teacher, always a father, Teacher Ding taught , now that I’ve broken through... I must certainly honor my teacher with a toast."
She raised the wine cup and drank it all at once.
Perceptive people knew the atmosphere today was off.
Why bother eating, they all stared wide-eyed in silence...
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