Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 374 - 187: Creation Scripture, Inauguration Ceremony
Chuanbei Prefecture.
The grand and imposing gates stood open, with two rows of soldiers holding long spears, standing straight and tall. At the forefront was an elderly man, his face aged, standing quietly in place.
In the distance, on the broad official road outside the city gates, hundreds of armored figures rode in on horseback, akin to dense, dark clouds, their hooves striking the ground like thunder.
The residents of Chuanbei Prefecture were accustomed to grand spectacles, but rarely had they witnessed such a large-scale operation by the Dragon Gate.
"Tomorrow is the inauguration of the new Sect Leader of the Dragon Gate. What do you think those from the Dragon Gate are up to?"
Those who had already arrived to watch the ceremony had gathered at the city gate, observing carefully.
Looking at the elderly man waiting at the forefront, someone sighed with emotion.
"This new Sect Leader is quite formidable. He’s only joined the Dragon Gate a few days, yet even the elder Yu Wenqing has come out personally to greet him. He’s really earned people’s hearts!"
Their words carried implicit meaning.
"What do you know? I’ve heard that Sect Leader Xu is originally from the Dragon Gate. He practices the Celestial Dragon True Skill and is the strongest among the younger generation of the Dragon Gate."
A Dragon Gate supporter spoke up.
"Wasn’t Sect Leader Xu at Jiufeng Mountain before?"
"Look quickly, the person at the front is actually Sect Leader Xu! Sect Leader Xu himself is leading such a grand crowd, what are they up to?"
Those with inside information were already aware of the major event in Shouyang Prefecture last night.
"Yesterday, there was a great battle in Shouyang Prefecture. Sect Leader Xu led the experts of the Dragon Gate in a surprise attack on the Dark Tower, annihilating all of the Dark Tower of Zouchuan Dao. This is a great benefit to the nation and people!"
"Hah! What does the downfall of the Dark Tower have to do with you? Do you think you have the qualifications to be targeted by the Dark Tower?"
The disciples who previously surrounded the Du Zhen and Du Peng brothers stood among the crowd, looking rather displeased.
They never expected that in just a few months, the Dragon Gate would undergo such dramatic changes.
The Du family had completely fallen, and Xu Guang, who had killed them, had become the Sect Leader of the Dragon Gate.
Looking at that army-like entourage outside, it was clear that Xu Guang’s status among those people was already very high.
"Fellow senior brothers, what should we do?"
They each wore somber expressions, feeling a sense of helplessness, as Xu Guang was known to hold grudges, their days in the Dragon Gate would be tough.
Shen Suyao stood among the crowd, a hint of sentiment in her eyes, silently gazing outside the city gates.
"Miss, this Sect Leader Xu has truly soared to great heights." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Shen Suyao only nodded, her expression indifferent.
The barbarian attack on Changsong Prefecture had shown her the battlefield of Fourth-Grade Experts, a true meat grinder capable of devouring any life that dared enter.
But Xu Guang...
The rumors said he had broken through to the fourth grade in just over a month, yet the number of fourth-grade foes who had perished at his hands was already more than one.
What kind of monster is this...
In the distance.
Liu Ruyan stood in the crowd, not looking at the situation outside the gates but quietly observing the people discussing.
The only female Fourth-Grade expert of the Dragon Gate, Gong Lingyun, was seated behind her, both as protection and as surveillance.
Initially, Gong Lingyun couldn’t understand either. She understood why Xu Guang captured the eldest daughter of the Liu Clan and sealed her aura, but why have Liu Ruyan involved in managing the Dragon Gate’s affairs?
Isn’t that raising a tiger to commit treason?
Yet, in just a few days, Liu Ruyan had purged and reorganized the Dragon Gate from top to bottom. Her understanding of the essence of issues was indeed extraordinary.
"Master Gong, do you think those people truly submit to Sect Leader Xu?"
Gong Lingyun’s expression was peculiar as she looked at Liu Ruyan, whose face was frosty.
Shouldn’t those opposing Xu Guang be the ones Liu Ruyan should be wooing? It seemed Liu Ruyan was genuinely standing on the Sect Leader’s side.
Truly strange.
Gong Lingyun didn’t understand.
"What do you plan to do?"
"They’ve been cultivated by the Dragon Gate for many years. The Dragon Gate is a major sect of Zouchuan Dao. With barbarians invading, how can the Dragon Gate not contribute? Let them head to Chuannan Prefecture for orders."
Gong Lingyun breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. "Understood."
Avoiding the use of harsh measures, for now, the Dragon Gate couldn’t withstand further strife.
"Look quickly, Sect Leader Xu has arrived!"
Someone shouted loudly, pointing outward. At his call, countless gazes turned like a vast ocean to where he gestured.
Hundreds of fine horses halted in unison, as if waves had been parted, revealing a path.
A young man in white slowly sat atop a strange long-nosed Exotic Beast, slowly making his way from the parted crowd.
His face was fair, not handsome but sufficiently dignified, with eyes as clear as containing stars, a tall nose, and a sword box slung diagonally at the Exotic Beast’s side.
In an instant, all the noise vanished.
At the forefront, Yu Wenqing stepped forward with clasped fists.
"Welcome back to the sect, Sect Leader!"
As his words fell, Gong Lingyun on the city wall rose and clasped her fists.
Everyone from the Dragon Gate, of lesser rank than Xu Guang, kneeled on one knee.
"Welcome, Sect Leader!"
The air roared like a tidal wave.
The Exotic Beast moved slowly, its broad steps fell as if on everyone’s heart, heavy and unbearable.
Everyone looked with fervor at the young man at the front.
Some from other factions finally, at this moment, clearly sensed the true power and authority a sect leader of a major faction could command.
Liu Ruyan’s breath quickened. This feeling of being preceded and followed had always been the dream of every noble family member.
She looked at Xu Guang with a complex gaze.
Ah Wei moved slowly, and atop it, Xu Guang also felt a sense of nostalgia, from outcast to hero, the distance was unexpectedly so close.
