Chapter 192: The Bootlicking Immortal Lord Who Wants to Live Off a Woman (Part 58)

Sect Master Xia’s breath hitched. Did he hear that right? The rest… all of it would go to the sect?!

He wasn’t stupid—he knew exactly what this meant.

Thank you, little Mingyue. She really had pulled off the classic tale of “one person ascends, and even the chickens and dogs follow.”

He was over the moon!

In a bit, he’d have to issue a full sect-wide announcement: from now on, no one was allowed to treat Mingyue casually like before.

She was their living ancestor now, their most precious treasure!

If anyone dared to target her, Xia Zhishang would be the first to lose it.

“Thank you, Ancestral Master!”

“Then go make the preparations. I’ll be leaving now.”

“Yes! Rest assured, Ancestral Master. I swear on my life—there will be no mistakes this time.”

“There better not be.”

As she turned to leave, Shen Xiuyan glanced at him lightly.

Sect Master Xia straightened up instantly and sent out the order across the entire sect: if they failed to please the Ancestral Master this time, everyone could forget about having a good day ever again.

But if they succeeded… then unimaginable wealth and glory awaited them all.

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On the day of the Dao Companion Ceremony, joy filled the heavens and earth. The occasion was so momentous that even the Mortal Realm below had heard it was a grand day for a certain powerful figure.

To show their sincerity, the sensible folks in the Mortal Realm sprang to life the moment sunlight spilled onto the streets.

Firecrackers exploded across the land, drums and gongs thundered, and smiles brighter than those at their own weddings lit up every face.

As if the immortals above had sensed the joy, the flowers lining the roads burst into full bloom all at once—despite it not being the season. A riot of color dazzled the eye, and the air was thick with sweet fragrance, as if the blossoms themselves were saying, We’ve received your blessings.

If the lower realm was this lively, the Cultivation World above was even more determined not to be outdone.

Everyone had arrived early at the ceremony site, bearing lavish gifts.

The venue was a sight to behold—lavishly decorated, every corner adorned with vibrant colors and elegant arrangements. It was clear this was no ordinary event.

“Whoa, did you guys take a close look? These decorations aren’t just for show—even the cheapest one is a mid-grade magical artifact.”

“…Wu Nian Sect really lives up to its name as the number one sect. They’re loaded.”

“No kidding. I counted over a hundred layers of protective wards just around this venue—way more than our entire sect has.”

“A hundred?! Anyone who tries to cause trouble today is basically walking into their own funeral.”

“Unbelievable. The spirit stones powering just one day of this defensive array probably cost more than our whole sect’s annual budget.”

“Yeah, tell me about it…”

Their conversation was cut off by a loud announcement from nearby.

“Yunlian Sect presents a pair of Bihui Pills—”

“Lianhua Sect presents a high-grade Golden Whip artifact—”

“Tieyuan Alliance presents ten Spirit Spring Fruits—”

Hearing these announcements, the group couldn’t help but shake their heads. “Everyone’s really going all out, huh.”

“Of course. These gifts are for the Ancestral Master. He’s seen everything under the sun—if your offering’s too cheap, you’ll just embarrass yourself.”

“I saw some sects even bringing out their Sect-Guarding Treasures. That must’ve hurt.”

“Hurt? This is the perfect chance to show off in front of the Ancestral Master.”

“Hahaha, true. Even my little disciple gave up a weapon he found in the Ancient Secret Realm as a gift.”

“Same with mine. Came back empty-handed—gave it all away.”

“Hey, we’re just here to share the joy. As long as we’re happy, it’s worth it.”

“Exactly, happiness is what counts.”

As time ticked by, the guests gradually took their seats.

And credit where it’s due—Wu Nian Sect’s organizational skills were top-notch. In such a short time, they had arranged all the guests by status and rank without a single misstep.

There was no awkward mixing of people with vastly different cultivation levels.

“The hour has arrived—!”

As the Sect Leader of Wu Nian Sect, Sect Master Xia naturally presided over the ceremony. He stood before the crowd and called out in a loud, clear voice.

As for Elder Su, his special status earned him a seat of honor—yet not a single person dared question it.

At the sound of Sect Master Xia’s voice, Shen Xiuyan emerged, holding Su Mingyue’s hand.

They were both dressed in resplendent red robes that shimmered brilliantly under the sunlight.

Their garments were embroidered with exquisite lotus patterns, each petal outlined with delicate precision. Wherever they walked, a faint, elegant lotus fragrance seemed to follow.

The crowd sensed something unusual and squinted for a closer look.

What they saw left them stunned—Su Mingyue’s attire was actually a divine-grade artifact.

The Divine Realm had long since fallen, and with it, most divine artifacts had vanished from existence.

Yet the Ancestral Master had one? The revelation left everyone thoroughly shaken.

Some couldn’t help but wonder—if they could just pry off one of the jewels from that outfit, even the tiniest one could probably serve as a Sect-Guarding Magic Treasure.

And honestly? They weren’t wrong.

That outfit had cost Shen Xiuyan a great deal of effort. Layer upon layer, he’d embedded rare and powerful materials—most of which no one present could even recognize. Only he knew what had gone into it.

Even if it didn’t boost her cultivation, with that outfit on, there wasn’t a single person in the entire Cultivation World who could so much as scratch her.

That was how confident he was.

It was also Su Mingyue’s first time seeing the venue in its full splendor. She looked around curiously, eyes wide with wonder. Every detail was dazzling, overwhelming in its beauty.

Today’s grand ceremony would surely be etched in her memory for the rest of her life.

Before all present, the couple bowed once to Heaven and Earth, then again to their parents.

When it came time to bow to the parents, Elder Su was thoroughly flustered. He sat there stiff as a board, not daring to move a muscle—like a wooden statue.

The Ancestral Master was bowing to him. He wouldn’t have dared dream of such a thing even in his wildest fantasies.

He never imagined Shen Xiuyan would go this far for Mingyue.

The old father’s heart felt a little more at ease.

Finally, under the witness of the Heavenly Dao, the couple made their vow: to never part, in this life or the next. And with that, the Dao Companion Ceremony was officially complete.

But just then, Shen Xiuyan spoke.

“Today, before all present, I, Shen Xiuyan, vow to the Heavenly Dao: I will share the remainder of my lifespan with Su Mingyue—until death do us part.”

The moment Su Mingyue heard those words, her mind went completely blank in disbelief.

You can’t just say something like that!

It really wasn’t worth going that far for her.

But by the time she lunged forward, it was already too late. Shen Xiuyan had already formed a hand seal, and golden chains of light surged up between the two of them, spiraling layer upon layer before falling onto their bodies and gradually fading from sight.