Chapter 98: Grand Ceremony, Undercurrents.
Yu Xiaozhen smiled brightly and spoke in a clear, crisp voice.
The first thing he did after getting off the carriage was to run to his great-grandfather, Yu Zhentian, and bow respectfully.
Although he has two older brothers, his great-grandfather always doted on him the most.
In the past, his needs were always the top priority in the sect, and over time, Yu Xiaozhen naturally became closest to Yu Zhentian.
Yu Zhentian smiled, reached out and patted Yu Xiaozhen on the shoulder, his tone full of praise:
"I heard you've been selected for the Thunder Academy team?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaozhen's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said proudly, "Yes, Grandpa! I am already a level 31 Soul Master, and my teachers all say that I have great potential."
"Excellent! He truly is my good grandson. His future is limitless! Haha—"
Yu Zhentian nodded in satisfaction, put his large hands around Yu Xiaozhen's shoulders, and started walking into the sect.
Yao'er wanted to say something more, so she looked at the elders in the sect.
The elders shook their heads, their eyes darting away, and followed Yu Zhentian into the sect.
Yu Xiaogang followed Yao'er, his fists clenched tightly without his notice.
He was able to tolerate the neglect from his great-grandfather and the elders.
But he couldn't stand it; his great-grandfather turned to Yu Xiaozhen and was just as enthusiastic.
Since Yu Xiaozhen went to Thunder Academy two years ago, he has stolen the limelight.
Not only did his cultivation advance by leaps and bounds, reaching the level of a Soul Master of level 31 at the age of 13, but he was also selected for the Thunder Academy team.
The dean, teachers, and students all praised him highly.
Looking at myself, I realize I've already tried so hard.
He spent seven years in the academy and at the age of 20 still hadn't met the graduation requirements, having only just reached level 20. As a result, he was not welcomed when he returned to the sect.
Most importantly, even though he was the eldest grandson of the sect's direct lineage, all the family's attention and expectations were given to Yu Xiaozhen!
If it weren't for the agreement in the letter, I would have returned to the sect with Yu Xiaozhen today.
He feared that if he returned alone, no one in his family would come to greet him!
This injustice made Yu Xiaogang increasingly dissatisfied with Yu Xiaozhen, but he was helpless to do anything about it.
But the thought of having a younger brother brought Yu Xiaogang some comfort.
Yu Xiaolie's talent is even worse than his!
He tried to persuade Yu Xiaolie to go to school with him, but Yu insisted on going out to make his own way in the world. He's probably not doing as well as Yu Xiaolie now.
Little Lie, Little Lie, your brother will be waiting for you to return in the sect.
As they walked into the sect, they chatted about what had happened to Yu Xiaozhen at the academy.
Yu Xiaogang and his mother Yao'er were at the very back.
Yu Xiaogang hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Mom, do we need to rehearse the ceremony beforehand tomorrow?"
Yao'er looked at him tenderly and answered softly:
"Of course, your father has already practiced it several times, there won't be any problems."
Yu Xiaogang opened his mouth, wanting to ask something, but hesitated to speak.
Actually, what he wanted to ask was whether, as the eldest grandson, he should rehearse the token-passing and belt-receiving ceremony beforehand...
Traditionally, this step should be performed by the eldest son.
But now, his younger brother Yu Xiaozhen's brilliance has completely overshadowed him.
Yu Xiaogang was filled with worries and had a vague sense of foreboding.
Yu Zhentian, who was at the forefront, led Yu Xiaozhen into the sect, but then turned onto another path.
Yu Xiaogang looked in the direction they were heading, which was his great-grandfather's study.
Grandpa never allowed anyone else to enter or leave that place, which meant he had something important to tell Yu Xiaozhen privately.
Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale and even bluish.
Yao'er noticed Yu Xiaogang's expression and took his hand.
Yu Xiaogang's hands were slightly cold, lacking the robust strength and vigor of a twenty-year-old man.
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The next day.
The sect's grand ceremony was held on schedule.
The entire Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex sect was decorated in a solemn and grand manner.
A bright red carpet was laid in the center of the square, and the stone dragon statues that stood around the square were all polished to a shine.
The stone dragon's eyes are inlaid with various gemstones, which gleam brightly in the sunlight.
All of these elements demonstrate the grandeur and magnificence of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family.
Today's grand ceremony saw all the disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect, both inner and outer disciples, busy with all the sect's affairs, big and small, in perfect order.
The disciples of the sect were all dressed in specific formal attire; white and gold were for outer disciples, while blue and gold were for inner disciples.
They stood in neat rows on both sides of the square, their expressions solemn.
Sect elders and veterans, on the other hand, wore red and gold formal attire.
These gowns are all made of precious silks, with gold threads in the details, like lightning, connecting the fabric and faintly depicting the shape of a blue lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.
As direct descendants, Yu Xiaogang and Yu Xiaozhen, dressed in red and gold formal attire, stood on one side of the square alongside Yu Yuanzhen and Yao'er.
In the distance, several cannons boomed, and melodious bugle calls rang out continuously, echoing from the winding mountains, as if they were celebrating together.
The gates of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan slowly opened, and guests, led by their attendants, entered the stands on both sides of the plaza.
Yu Yuanzhen, along with Yao'er and the two children, came to greet them.
The first to arrive was Prince Xue Xing, the representative of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Prince Xuexing and Dugu Bo arrived together. Prince Xuexing was dressed in a snow-white brocade robe with a short sword at his waist, and his every move exuded royal nobility.
Dugu Bo remained the same, dressed in a dark green robe, with an indifferent expression and cold eyes that made people afraid to look directly at him.
"Sect Master Yu, congratulations." Prince Xuexing smiled and cupped his hands.
With a smile, Yu Yuanzhen said warmly, "Prince Xuexing's arrival from afar is truly an honor for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Then, glancing at Dugu Bo behind Prince Xuexing, he called out:
"This must be Mr. Dugu Bo, the one with the title 'Poison'."
Dugu Bo gained fame several years ago after breaking through to the Title Douluo level with the help of Yu Xiaolie.
After all, in the Douluo Continent, titled Douluo are extremely rare.
If a Soul Master breaks through to level 90, the news spreads easily both inside and outside Heaven Dou City.
Dugu Bo, through the introduction of his son Dugu Xin, also followed Prince Xuexing.
Faced with Yu Yuanzhen's overtures, Dugu Bo simply offered a congratulatory remark, seemingly unconcerned.
Instead, his eyes darted around, as if searching for someone.
Immediately afterwards, Ning Huaijin, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, walked in with his son Ning Fengzhi.
Behind them followed an old man, dressed in a snow-white robe, with his silver hair tied back. He exuded a faint aura of sword energy, appearing as if he were the only one who mattered in the world.
Ning Huaijin, dressed in a blue robe, looked gentle and refined, while Ning Fengzhi beside him also appeared gentle and refined.
"Sect Leader Ning, it's been a long time." Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward to greet him.
Ning Huaijin smiled and said, "How could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School be absent from the Jade Sect Master's succession ceremony? Fengzhi, come and pay your respects to the Jade Sect Master."
Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, his voice calm and composed: "Congratulations, Sect Master Yu."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ning Huaijin led the two to sit down next to Prince Xuexing and began to chat with him in a very familiar manner.
Yu Yuanzhen glanced at it and then quickly looked away.
Although the three sects are closely connected, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is getting closer and closer to the royal family of the Heaven Dou Empire.
From this perspective, they seem to be implicitly relying on the imperial nobility for support.
Before Yu Yuanzhen could continue to ponder, the representative of the Spirit Hall, Platinum Bishop Russell, had already arrived.
He was dressed in a magnificent platinum robe, with an emblem on his chest symbolizing the supreme power of the Spirit Hall, and several cardinals behind him, making him look extraordinary.
Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward to greet him again.
Russell nodded slightly, then led the bishops to the seat opposite Prince Snowstar and took their seats.
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