Nangong Yao nodded and glanced at them, saying, "Forming a group to visit Servants' Peak for the scenery, how refined of you, Elders."

"Hehehe..." The Elders laughed awkwardly.

Liu Yunjian forced a smile and asked, "Is the Sect Master here to enjoy the scenery as well?"

Nangong Yao's expression turned cold, "What? Is the Elder now overseeing the Sect Master?"

Liu Yunjian hurriedly bowed, "I wouldn't dare, Sect Master, you misunderstand. Yunjian and the Elders were just curious, just asking, hehe."

Nangong Yao squinted and said, "Alright, I shall return to Dao Heaven Peak. If you wish to enjoy the scenery, feel free."

With that, he made a gesture to leave.

"Wait, Sect Master!"

Liu Yunjian quickly called out.

Nangong Yao turned around, glanced at the Elders, and with a knowing cold snort, said, "Alright, stop beating around the bush. Tell me, why are you here?"

Liu Yunjian glanced at Chu Ningshang, then lowered his head cautiously, "Over the past year, we've noticed the Sect Master frequently visiting Servants' Peak... Today, our curiosity got the better of us, so we came as a group to see."

Second Elder Liu Xuanyin and Third Elder Jiang Bailu exchanged awkward glances upon hearing this.

It's been a year, and everyone isn't blind.

Servants' Peak seems to have suddenly become a sacred place, with the Sect Master visiting quite diligently.

Initially, some Elders wanted to come alone or in pairs to take a look, but they were apprehensive about angering Nangong Yao, so they gathered today to discuss coming together.

Even if the Sect Master was displeased, he wouldn't be angry with all the core elders.

The Elders had already guessed some things.

They had learned from Chu Ningshang.

When they first noticed the Sect Master's unusual behavior, Chu Ningshang mentioned that there was a master on Servants' Peak.

The Elders were shocked upon hearing this.

A master on Servants' Peak?

After some questioning, Chu Ningshang, out of respect for Nangong Yao, didn't reveal much more.

At this moment, seeing the Elders looking at him expectantly, Nangong Yao could only shake his head helplessly, bow towards the thatched hut, and say:

"Alright, I'll tell you. I often visit Servants' Peak to pay respects to the Master."

What?

Pay respects to the Master?

The Elders were shocked, and Chu Ningshang's heart skipped a beat. If she remembered correctly, the Sect Master had previously referred to him as Senior. Who would have thought that after a year, the title would deepen?

For someone to be called Master by the Sect Master, this person must be extraordinary!

In the Cultivation World, those of higher cultivation are usually addressed as Senior, and when the level is unknown or equal, they are called Daoist Friend.

But to be called Master, the respect is much deeper.

Who would have thought that Dao Heaven Sect's Servants' Peak truly had such a master?

When did he arrive?

And why would he reside here?

Of course, what intrigued Liu Yunjian and the Elders the most was the identity of this master.

Their minds were filled with questions.

Nangong Yao smiled and said, "Elders, do you remember the day Zhao Ting was conferred the Purple Robe?"

Except for Chu Ningshang, Liu Yunjian and the others looked puzzled upon hearing this.

Of course, they remembered the day Zhao Ting was conferred the Purple Robe. It was only a year ago, and there was a mad mortal causing a scene, making it unforgettable.

Uh!

Suddenly, they seemed to notice a detail!

Thus, they looked at Nangong Yao, seeking an answer.

Nangong Yao didn't speak, just nodded slightly.

Seeing this, the Elders' pupils slowly contracted...

It's him!

The Master the Sect Master referred to is him!

No wonder... no wonder, everything makes sense now.

On the day of the Purple Robe Conferment Ceremony, in front of various sects, such an incident occurred, and anyone else would have faced dire consequences. Yet, the Sect Master brushed it off lightly...

The incident puzzled the Elders for a long time, and today they finally got their answer.

Liu Yunjian was lost in thought and suddenly stumbled.

Fortunately, Liu Xuanyin and Jiang Bailu were there to support him immediately.

"Elder, what's wrong?" Liu Xuanyin asked worriedly.

Everyone was puzzled.

Liu Yunjian's face was pale, and he murmured, "Sect Master, did I speak disrespectfully to that Senior on that day? It wasn't intentional. If I had known his identity beforehand, I wouldn't have dared!"

Everyone understood immediately.

Nangong Yao sighed helplessly and said, "Elder, don't worry. As you said, if you had known beforehand, as the saying goes, ignorance is no sin. Find a time later, and I'll take you to apologize sincerely to the Master."

Liu Yunjian finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much better.

Jiang Bailu suddenly said, "Sect Master, I remember that Senior is Zhao Ting's friend, right? How could Zhao Ting be connected to such a Senior?"

Even though Zhao Ting is now a Purple-Robed Disciple, the difference in status is still too great.

Seeing that everyone was puzzled, Chu Ningshang explained, "I know about this. My disciple, when he was still a mortal, met Senior Chen by chance the day before our sect recruited disciples."

Nangong Yao and the Elders nodded, understanding now.

Zhao Ting truly has great fortune. Not only is he exceptionally talented, but he also had the chance to meet that Senior, truly a person of great destiny.

However, Zhao Ting probably still thinks of this 'friend' as a mortal, right?

"Sect Master, why... why is Senior Chen..."

An Elder hesitated cautiously.

Though the question wasn't fully expressed, everyone understood.

They simply wanted to ask why Senior Chen appeared to be in such a mad state.

Nangong Yao shook his head and said, "Not at all, not at all. You are truly missing the point. The Master is not mad; he is merely playing in the mortal world."

As he spoke, Nangong Yao's eyes showed reminiscence, and he said with emotion, "Elders, you may not know, but when I returned from Southern Heaven, I passed through a remote mountain and encountered the Master. At that time, the Master was not like this. He was sitting cross-legged on a mountain peak, playing celestial music that attracted many birds and butterflies. It was truly otherworldly, like a transcendent being."

The Elders' eyes focused as they listened intently.

They understood that this must have been when the Sect Master met Senior Chen.

Listening to the Sect Master's description, the Elders' eyes also showed longing.

Nangong Yao continued, "I was intrigued and wanted to approach and introduce myself. Unfortunately, the Master said it was a fleeting encounter, not worth mentioning, and then disappeared like sand, truly like a celestial trace."

Nangong Yao's eyes showed seriousness, "Elders, you may not know, but such a method is beyond what we Nascent Souls can achieve. Even a True Monarch of the Divine Transformation, I dare say, cannot do it."

Nangong Yao was already at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and had experienced the Heart Tribulation of the Divine Transformation. Breaking through to the Divine Transformation Stage was just a matter of time, so he had a deep understanding of the methods of the Divine Transformation Stage.

The Elders were already dumbfounded.

Just from the Sect Master's description, that Senior was extraordinary...

It seems he truly is playing in the mortal world.

There are indeed such people in the world.

"Alright, it's getting late. The Master is resting, so don't disturb him. Let's leave with me."

Nangong Yao waved his hand.

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"Yes..."

The Elders bowed in response, but their hearts couldn't calm down.