"This child is too arrogant."

He Yuqing, the Vice President of the Celestial God Association, struck the table with a fist and said loudly:

"If he continues to be so aggressive, won’t others think we’re easy to bully if we keep retreating?"

"As time goes on, our enemies within the guild will jump out. Though they are mere clowns, having a Dao Child lead them would pose a significant threat."

He lifted his head to look at Tang Xingye and said loudly:

"President, we have no retreat now. Let’s do this!"

The other high-ranking members of the guild also looked at Tang Xingye with eyes full of expectation.

Tang Xingye frowned deeply, not responding immediately.

He Yuqing spoke up again:

"President, are you worried this child can transform into a dragon? Although his transformation is formidable, it doesn’t last long. You’re only a step away from becoming an Earth Immortal and have two Tier Ten Treasures. Even if faced with an Earth Immortal, you can withstand them until his transformation ends without issue."

"His Immortal Foundation is strong, but how long has he been cultivating? His accumulation is far less than the President’s. Once his transformation ends, it will be his demise."

The crowd chimed in one after another, uniting the entire guild in thought.

Facing the expectant looks from all directions within the guild, Tang Xingye’s fighting spirit was also ignited, finally overcoming a bit of unease in his heart as he made up his mind:

"Since Su Yu is pressing so aggressively, how can I sit and wait for death?"

"From now on, the guild is in an emergency state. Begin full mobilization."

"Yuqing, you are responsible for contacting friendly cultivators within the sect, inviting skilled fighters at twice the market price."

He Yuqing immediately responded:

"I guarantee to complete the mission."

"Ye Chen, you are responsible for contacting experts near the endless forest, inviting them at twice the market price as well, also ensuring suppression of local guilds to prevent them from taking advantage during our battle."

"Jiang Lang, you are responsible for reaching out to allied experts from other sects, inviting them at twice the market price as well."

"Alright."

After issuing the tasks, Tang Xingye said coldly:

"I have been a true disciple of the Immortal Sect for over a hundred years and have managed the guild for over a hundred years. How could I fear a newly ascended Dao Child like you? Today, I want to see what you rely on to try and eliminate my Celestial God Association."

The news of the negotiations breaking down was soon leaked by someone, and the entire sect quickly learned that the new Dao Child had taken a stand against the Celestial God Association.

After understanding the specific situation, many were surprised to find that the vast majority of the inner sect disciples sided with the Dao Child.

The Celestial God Association had been domineering for a hundred years, monopolizing the Tongming lineage, causing many disciples’ long-standing dissatisfaction.

But the association had always been powerful, leaving no one able to challenge them. Now that someone intends to take them down, numerous disciples support it, and some who had grievances with the association even openly declared their support for the Thousand Star Hall.

Though support voices were strong in the channel, Su Yu had yet to make an appearance.

After the failed negotiations with the Celestial God Association, he returned directly to the Profound Truth Cave Heaven and remained silent for many days without appearing.

Of course, it wasn’t out of idleness. He used his status as a Dao Child to first visit the Sect Leader, then gradually visit each vein’s head within the sect, seeking their support.

He believed that his proposal to deal with the Celestial God Association would be approved, but it was a significant matter. Bringing it up suddenly would put the Tongming vein head and elders in a difficult position, making him seem overly aggressive by going against fellow sect members right from the start.

By communicating with them in advance, even if some heads or elders opposed it, they would discuss only the matter itself and wouldn’t harbor great resentment toward him personally.

Time passed, day by day.

On the surface, everything seemed calm, but beneath the calm, undercurrents surged as both factions were preparing heavily.

The Celestial God Association was inviting skilled fighters everywhere, with their headquarters near the endless forest fully preparing for war.

In contrast, the actions of the Thousand Star Hall were much smaller. Their territory lay in the East Sea, over ten million kilometers from the sect, so any movements and messages took time to reach.

Apart from the two major guilds, various forces on Blue Mountain Island were also watching closely. Everyone speculated on who would win or lose, with many major powers and trade associations openly placing bets on the outcome.

Although the Thousand Star Hall had the advantage in terms of public opinion, the domineering reputation of the Celestial God Association was poor, but the apparent strength of both sides was laid bare, leading the majority to believe the association was stronger.

In the chaos, time passed unknowingly, and soon it was the day of the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect’s Dao Child ceremony.

"Clang!"

At dawn, a majestic bell rang, echoing through the heavens and earth.

Protective barriers across the sect activated simultaneously, transforming into thirty-six massive purple beams of light, reaching up to the sky, inscribing a formation amidst the clouds. Countless celestial lights and purple energy seemed to converge like rivers into a sea, forming an immense celestial formation.

"Clang!"

The bell tolled again, the center of the celestial formation split open, revealing a cloud sea stretching for miles, with floating immortal islands and countless radiant beams swirling within.

"Clang!"

Nine-colored clouds flowed towards the rift like seawater, cascading like waterfalls, spreading in all directions with the bell’s echo, transforming into a vast sea of clouds.

Countless strands of purple qi fell like heavenly rays, as the thousand spirit beasts raised within the mountains flew out. Celestial cranes carried ginseng, Profound Turtles bore inscriptions, and celestial horses galloped on clouds, all bowing toward the sect’s center.

Three hundred and sixty Inner Sect Disciples, wielding Immortal Swords, tread the stars and arrange the formations, with sword tips pointing to the center. Beneath them, a grand formation rises, converging into a brilliant rainbow light that shoots toward the corner of the Profound Truth Cave Heaven, transforming into a celestial stairway.

"Clang!"

Accompanied by dazzling celestial light soaring to the sky, five golden-scaled Pegasus guide a palace, surrounded by interwoven golden and purple lights, descending slowly along the celestial stairway.

In an instant, countless gazes fixate on the palace, and intense envy and jealousy surround the young man behind the golden and purple curtain.

"Today, our disciple Su Yu, with outstanding cultivation, establishes a super-grade Immortal Foundation, and is specially promoted to Daozi of the sect, ranking foremost among disciples, overseeing inspections and..."

A resounding voice echoes between heaven and earth, everyone hears clearly, understanding why he was promoted to Daozi.

"Ah! No wonder he can be promoted to Daozi, it’s actually a super-grade Immortal Foundation, rarely seen in a millennium."

"The Celestial God Association is going to be in trouble, even if they can win this time, it won’t change the disadvantage within the sect. From now on, it’s going to be hard for disciples belonging to the Celestial God Association to stand out."

"It’s not just hard, there’s no chance at all. Didn’t you hear the authority of Daozi? Second only to the Sect Leader, equivalent to the heads of various factions, possessing absolute power over life and death of disciples, holding the authority of the Sect Leader when they are not present. This sort of power is ridiculous."

"Of course it’s ridiculous, it’s Daozi, rarely seen in a millennium, having the primary succession right to the Sect Leader’s position."

"Does this mean when the current Sect Leader steps down, he automatically takes over as the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader?"

"Yes, as long as there’s no error like betrayal, it’s guaranteed."

"What if another new Daozi is born later?"

"It depends on the situation, if the new Daozi is born too late, they still can’t surpass."

"Oh, that’s too strong."

In the sect’s plaza, twenty-some True Disciples gather in one area, watching Su Yu in the spotlight, their expressions varied.

Most True Disciples show indifference towards Su Yu’s promotion to True Disciple, having no strong feelings due to their lack of opportunity to compete for Sect Leader’s position. However, the expressions of several highly ranked True Disciples are unpleasant.

As those ranked at the top, without the presence of a Daozi, they had chances to contend for the Sect Leader’s position.

Now, with a sudden Daozi, their chances are zero, no wonder they’re not happy.

The former top True Disciple, Cang Xiaoshan, slightly narrowed his eyes as he heard the transmitted voice from Wu Ziyang, the sect’s second True Disciple:

"Brother Wu, let’s find a time to chat tonight?"

His lips slightly moved:

"Alright!"

On the other side, Tang Xingye seemed to sense something and glanced over, his mind stirred.

In another corner of the plaza, Su Huan’s face is flushed, holding back excitement, while Meng Siyi feels her hand squeezed painfully, though she understands her husband’s excitement.

"I never imagined my younger brother could establish a super-grade Immortal Foundation and become Daozi of the sect in one stroke."

She deeply reflects, recalling her first impression upon meeting this younger brother-in-law, merely a youth with decent cultivation, not hinting at any super-grade Immortal Foundation potential.

Even after his Foundation Establishment, she assumed it was a First-Grade Dao Foundation, never considering it might be a super-grade Immortal Foundation.

"I must tell father and mother this news."

Su Huan said excitedly to Meng Siyi:

"Also, let’s gather a few siblings back."

Meng Siyi laughed and said:

"You don’t have to worry about that. Isn’t your brother going to Divine Land to visit Miss Qingchan? When he returns with Daozi accolades and a wife, Mom and Dad will be happier."

"Ah, indeed!"

At this moment, Su Yu is seated within the moving palace, which is his Daozi accolade.

The Daozi accolade is drawn by five golden-scaled Pegasus of around level 180, with the legend template, possessing the bloodline of the kirin spirit beast, with high intelligence and capable of independent cultivation.

The palace itself is a Tier Ten palace-type treasure, internally forming a space, possessing a terrifying defense of up to 1 billion, and the ability to teleport.

Su Yu is seated atop the throne, surrounded by radiant treasures within the palace. Various decorations themselves are treasures, like the two bells hanging before the curtain, both Tier Eight treasures, one with the effect of calming and dispelling heart demons, the other being the Soul Shaking Bell.

A teapot on the table before him is a Tier Seven spatial treasure, capable of holding ten thousand tons of water.

Beside it is a game board, along with the 361 pieces being a set of Tier Nine treasure.

The entire palace holds thirty-six treasures, all above Tier Seven.

Though this Daozi accolade is indeed luxurious, it’s not a combat-type treasure. It’s suitable for showing off when traveling; its defense is twice as high as the Cyan Cloud Cover, and hiding inside makes it hard for even Earth Immortals to break it. Plus, the five Pegasus can speed up to 120,000 km/h, excellent for traveling and evading, but not for fighting.

Seated in the accolade, he emerges from the Profound Truth Cave Heaven and disembarks at the sect’s central plaza.

Then, under the Sect Leader’s guidance, in front of tens of thousands of observers, he pays homage to the ancestors once more. After the ceremony, the Daozi ceremony concludes, and he is formally declared the contemporary Daozi of the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect, officially stepping onto the highest stage of Blue Mountain.

Next comes the grand banquet.

Ordinary disciples busily consume alcohol, with unlimited supplies of Spirit Fruits and Spirit Wines. The sect’s True Disciples, stewards, and ordinary elders of middle ranks gather in the sect’s main hall to meet the Daozi.

Yes, after his promotion to Daozi, his status is superior, requiring an audience.