Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2361 - 188: Reunion (Part 3)

"This is the founding Patriarch of our Sect, and this is the founding Patriarch of the Longevity Sect..."

Even though the cultivators from the Three Sects and One Clan in the Little Cang World had already suspected who these figures were, Wang Ba's confirmation still left them completely shocked and in disbelief.

These founding Patriarchs, who had long since ascended to the Heavens, along with other mythical beings known only through ancient Sect annals, materialized out of nowhere. It would leave anyone frozen in awe for ages, unsure of how to approach such venerable Sect elders.

Ji Ying wavered for a moment, tempted to drop to his knees in front of Chongyuan Patriarch and the rest.

Luckily, Chongyuan Patriarch and Qitian Patriarch acted fast, declaring:

"No need for such ceremonies; just calling us seniors or fellow Daoists will do."

Since their cultivation had advanced to the mid-stage Unification Realm, they ranked as core forces even in the Wanxiang Sect of the Cloud Sky Realm. For such promising experts to bow down to every senior would feel a bit humiliating.

Back in the Little Cang World, the Three Sects and One Clan stuck to strict hierarchies, but once they arrived in the Cloud Sky Realm, the local customs gradually shaped and altered their ways.

At Chongyuan Patriarch's words, a sudden realization hit the Three Sects and One Clan from the Little Cang World; excitement surged through them as they hurriedly paid respects, shouting, "Greetings, Patriarchs!"

Meanwhile, the Cloud Sky Realm's Three Sects cultivators mixed their delight with unease, since so many of those bowing had much lower seniority than themselves, yet their cultivation levels matched or even outstripped their own. They couldn't shake the bewilderment over how these youngsters from a tiny world progressed quicker than they had in a vast realm.

Chongyuan Patriarch and Qitian Patriarch were just as stunned by the impressive cultivation of the Three Sects and One Clan's younger generation.

"Their count of Unification Realm experts might still lag behind the Cloud Sky Realm's Three Sects, but when it comes to elite powerhouses, they're closing the gap... No, they've actually pulled far ahead!"

Just one Taoist Master Taiyi equaled their three patriarchs combined, and that didn't even count Taoist Master Chonghua, who appeared as an avatar of Taoist Master Taiyi, or the reserved Limp Taoist, who was obviously at the Tribulation Crossing stage.

When calculated this way, the total might of the Little Cang World's Three Sects and One Clan held its own against the Cloud Sky Realm's Three Sects—and in fact, dominated them by a wide margin.

"How could this be? With plenty of resources, sure, but this speed seems impossible, doesn't it?"

The astonishment and bafflement churning inside Chongyuan Patriarch and Qitian Patriarch went without saying.

Witnessing this magnificent gathering, a uncommon emotion welled up in Wang Ba; after pausing to think, he gave orders to Cang Fuzi at his side.

Cang Fuzi wasted no time, focusing his mind with intent.

Gradually, puzzled forms began to appear one after another from the nearby realm barrier.

Spotting these people, Ji Ying, Liang Wuji, and the rest felt a mix of surprise and happiness:

"Sect Master Shao!"

"Sect Master Su!"

"Elder Yan!"

"Elder Xia..."

"Hall Master Fei!"

"Master Lv..."

"Haha, Invincible, you've made it here too!"

"Hurry, pay respects to the Patriarchs!"

These well-known faces, radiating strong presences, stirred from their rest; catching sight of Wang Ba, Ji Ying, Liang Wuji, and company, they all lit up with happiness.

But when their eyes fell on Chongyuan Patriarch and the other experts, Shao Yangzi and the group stood there stunned, like they were trapped in some vivid illusion!

Once they grasped who Chongyuan Patriarch and the others truly were, even the ever-steady and noble Shao Yangzi found tears streaming down as he proclaimed:

"Shao Yangzi has not let down my teacher's faith, nor the great Patriarchs'!"

"You've done splendidly. Hui Yunzi spoke highly of you—you're a fine young one. If it were me in your place, I doubt I'd have fared any better."

Chongyuan Patriarch answered with genuine kindness and approval.

This sparked another wave of emotional cries from the group.

Off to the side, Yao Wudi crossed his arms while standing by Wang Ba, observing the lively disorder with a hand on his chin and teeth clenched:

"I figured I'd get another opponent to battle..."

"But you really pulled it off, lad, summoning Chongyuan Patriarch and everyone. How'd you guess Sect Master Shao and the others would react like this? Tsk, I always saw Old Shao keeping up that enigmatic front—never imagined he'd break down crying."

Recognizing that voice, Wang Ba surprisingly felt at ease and chuckled:

"It's not only Sect Master Shao; look at all the Martial Uncles and Ancestors? What could capture their interest more than the Patriarchs from their own lineage?"

"Haha, I always said you were the cleverest one around!"

Yao Wudi burst into laughter, glancing at the nearby commotion; though his words dripped with scorn, a faint grin tugged at his lips, and his tone abruptly turned gentle:

"You, kid... it must've been rough out there on your own, huh?"

Wang Ba paused briefly, a rush of feelings swelled inside him like waves but eventually calmed in his core, curving his mouth into a small grin as he teased back:

"Master, you're aging, but the world beyond is full of thrills!"

"Your disciple's the type who slays gods if they block the path, Buddhas if they stand in the way! Ever heard of Bodhisattvas? They're mid-stage Tribulation Crossing level, haha—and I took down a bunch in sequence!"

"The Northern Great Bodhisattva—bet you've heard of it? Nah, probably not: a Tribulation Crossing Perfection Great Cultivator! And I still chased it like a stray mutt!"

"Next outing, I'll hack off a Mahayana Realm skull to show you!"

"Rough? Grabbing Dao treasures is tricky, yeah—so why not take me along for the ride?"

Yao Wudi blinked in surprise before catching on, then rubbed his hands eagerly and shot back in mock fury:

"You little punk, you've got some nerve flipping things around!"

"No matter how low I've sunk, I'm your master! You think you'll drag me on a jaunt? I'll drag you first!"

Saying so, he smacked Wang Ba's shoulder—not as forcefully as one might expect, but instead slung an arm around it with a steady, affectionate grip, murmuring:

"From now on, bring your master along. You shouldn't shoulder the weight of the outside world by yourself."

Wang Ba went quiet, the grin on his face slowly vanishing; he stayed wordless but nodded softly:

"Got it..."

"Master."