"In my opinion, the Grand Elder succession ceremony of Tianhan City is of great significance. Our Wangchuan Lake must attend to observe the event!"

"As for the choice of representative, I will personally undertake the journey."

"However, Senior Brother, you are currently the only Core Formation Cultivator in our Wangchuan Lake!" Yuan Pan’er hesitated on the side.

If Xing Huai’an also leaves, Wangchuan Lake will be exposed, and if an outside enemy invades, there could be unspeakable consequences.

"Our Wangchuan Lake now has a Tier Three Array protecting us, and with Junior Brother Zhou’s previous renown, ordinary Core Formation Cultivators wouldn’t dare come,"

"Should a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator attack, even if I’m here, it would be of no help!"

"Besides, the journey to Tianhan City is long and only Core Formation Cultivators can safely arrive, combined with my many years of experience living in Tianhan City,"

"Thus, I am the most suitable person for this task!"

Xing Huai’an patiently explained.

"Why not bring the disciple along, so there is someone to attend to the Master Uncle!" At this moment, Zhou Jingsong suggested.

"That’s a good idea!" Xing Huai’an thought for a moment and agreed!

Moments later, a Spirit Light shot up from Wangchuan Lake, swiftly heading towards the direction of Tianhan City.

...

Time flew by and three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Soon it was the day of the Grand Elder succession ceremony in Tianhan City.

Zhou Xun did not come out during this time, instead staying in Master Tianci’s cave mansion, focusing on his cultivation.

Currently, Tianhan City was adorned with lanterns and decorations, filled with a cheerful atmosphere, all arranged to celebrate the succession ceremony.

This celebration was held on the thirtieth floor of Tianhan City, where there was a great hall covering a thousand zhang, built specifically for this festival by the predecessors of Tianhan City thousands of years ago.

Previously, the Tianhan City auction was also held here.

On this day, it was finally the inauguration of the succession ceremony, countless powerful cultivators coming from various parts of Tianhan City heading to Tianhan Hall.

They were representatives of major factions who arrived early to observe the ceremony.

Tianhan City, being Eastern Wilderness’s First Immortal City, with Master Tianci as Eastern Wilderness’s Number One Cultivator, naturally warranted due respect.

...

In the cave mansion, Zhou Xun stored away his spell, striding out of the cultivation room,

At this moment, Master Tianci, Master Nanyue, and others were already waiting outside.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Xun cupped his hands in greeting:

"Apologies from Zhou Xun for keeping you waiting!"

"No worries, today is a joyous occasion for Tianhan City and for you as well!" Master Tianci responded with a gentle smile.

He was extremely satisfied with Zhou Xun as the successor!

If only he had known him earlier, he would have taken Zhou Xun as his heir disciple,

But now, that seems almost done.

The group proceeded together, accompanied by two teams of guards, making their way towards Tianhan Hall,

Following the main road forward, after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they arrived in front of a towering, majestic hall several dozen zhang high, with a plaque inscribed with the three characters of Tianhan Hall.

In the distance, figures continually approached, all here to attend the celebration, many with impressive presence, drawing attention,

Surprisingly, they were all Core Formation Cultivators.

At the entrance of the hall were two teams of guards, ten people each, all Cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage.

They were dressed in standard spirit armor at the rank of top-grade spiritual artifacts, wielding long spears, extremely formidable!

At the front, an elder in a white magic robe was smilingly receiving guests!

This person was Master Tianci’s second disciple, Li Xiuyuan Huang An, an Early-Stage Core Formation Cultivator, who was also the Chief Steward of Tianhan City!

This person’s status equated to Zhou Buqi of White Cloud Immortal City and Weih Qiuxin of Wangchuan Immortal City.

He was responsible for this succession ceremony.

Upon seeing Zhou Xun and the others approaching, Master Huang An immediately stepped forward, cupping his hands in salute:

"Disciple greets Master, greets Junior Martial Uncle Nanyue... Daoist Zhou!"

The elder looked at Zhou Xun with a hint of curiosity, wondering what precisely had captivated his master,

Enough to make him willingly relinquish the position of Grand Elder and entrust it to this person.

As far as his senses were correct, Zhou Xun clearly only had Early-Stage Core Formation cultivation.

"Well done!"

Master Tianci nodded slightly, then led Zhou Xun and others inside.

The grand hall spanned extremely wide, reaching a thousand zhang in size.

Its layout was exactly like the court halls of Zhou Xun’s previous life in the Qin Han Dynasty,

With five principal seats reserved for Master Tianci and Zhou Xun’s group.

Below were rows of tables, piled with spirit fruits, spirit wine, spiritual food!

Just as Zhou Xun and the others entered, two figures from the first row stood up instantly, cupping their hands in salute to Zhou Xun and his companions:

"Greetings Daoist Brother Tianci, Daoist Brother Dan Ding..."

"Ah, it’s Daoist Youhe and Daoist Yuyuan!" Master Tianci returned the salute, his gaze briefly scanning Master Yuyuan before inadvertently gliding past.

These two were the Grand Elders of Jade Spring Valley and Cyan Leaf Castle,

Among them, Master Yuyuan was a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator, now clad in a blue dao robe, resembling pure jade, with a long beard floating, exceptionally dignified.

Master Qinghe was a slightly stout middle-aged person, with Peak Middle-Stage Core Formation cultivation.

Both had friendly relations with Tianhan City, and with Master Tianci stepping down, they naturally came to show support, 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

While also inspecting the successor.

"Is this perhaps the successor?"

At this moment, Master Qinghe and Master Yuyuan exchanged a glance, pointing at Zhou Xun and inquired, with a slight worry arising in their eyes.

"Indeed, this is Master Wangchuan, despite only having Early-Stage Core Formation cultivation for now, he has combat achievements of defeating Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivators!"

Master Tianci nodded, having foreseen such skepticism upon deciding to report the succession ceremony.

Even though Zhou Xun seemed only an Early-Stage Core Formation Cultivator outwardly.

However, Master Tianci’s cultivation technique was unique, with a keener perception,

Leading him to distinctly feel that upon meeting Zhou Xun this time, his strength had undergone a substantial improvement.

Regardless of that four-section human puppet, he felt even he couldn’t easily overcome Zhou Xun,

This realization was a crucial factor in his decision.

Upon hearing this, both Master Qinghe and Master Yuyuan noticeably relaxed, hints of joy appearing in their eyes.

Master Tianci has controlled Tianhan City for hundreds of years, and with his foresight and methods, he naturally ensured thorough preparations before passing the Grand Elder position to an Early-Stage Core Formation Cultivator.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhou Xun and his companions took their seats at the principal positions.

Shortly thereafter, more and more people entered the hall, gradually filling almost all the seats, leaving only a few vacant ones in the front row.

Just then, outside came a surge of powerful aura, followed by four figures walking in.

Leading them was a white-haired, youthful-looking elder with an immortal-like demeanor, precisely Master Xingyue, the Grand Elder of the Celestial Star Sect, at Peak Core Formation.

"Hahaha, Daoist Tianci relinquishing the Grand Elder title, freeing himself from worldly affairs, from now enjoying serene winds by the river, basking in the bright moon among mountains, truly envy Li here!"