Once he saw that everything was fine, the flood dragon turned around to prepare to lead its underlings back into the lake. But just as he turned, he seemed to recall something and turned back to ask Chen Yang, "By the way, master, do you know much about the deep mountain behind the village?"

Chen Yang was planning to leave, but hearing the flood dragon’s question, he paused and turned back to look at him, "I know a bit. Why do you suddenly ask about this?"

The flood dragon’s gaze remained fixed on the vast mountains.

Although the lake was in a rather secluded spot, compared to the mountains, it wasn’t quite central.

"Master, I keep feeling there’s a mysterious aura in the mountain, yet I can’t precisely sense it," the flood dragon said.

"A mysterious aura?" Chen Yang paused, instinctively turning around to glance at the deep mountain.

But he didn’t feel anything different; the deep mountain was still the deep mountain, with nothing unusual.

"Yes, it’s a strange feeling I can’t describe," the flood dragon said.

"Perhaps it’s your imagination. I’ve lived here for twenty years and never felt anything odd, nor heard of anything deep within the mountains," Chen Yang dismissed it, thinking the flood dragon was just adjusting to a new environment.

The flood dragon nodded, said nothing more, turned around, and plunged into the lake with his underlings.

Once things settled down, Chen Yang went down the mountain overnight to arrange other matters.

He went to Zhang Xueying’s house, found Lin Qianqian who was staying there temporarily, and instructed her to stabilize the company. If any issues arose, she could make decisions.

He also arranged for Zhang Xueying to handle village matters.

After making all the necessary arrangements, he returned to the medical hall.

He didn’t rest that night; instead, he found the Formation books Liu Taoist had given him and studied them diligently.

At dawn the next day, he went to Green Cloud Taoist Temple.

First, to say goodbye to his second uncle Chen Tianmin, and also to greet Ao Min.

By the time he finished all this, it was nearly noon.

So Chen Yang and Liu Taoist set off by car to Lion Tiger Mountain.

This wasn’t his first time to Lion Tiger Mountain, so everything was familiar and easy.

Upon reaching the city near Lion Tiger Mountain in the afternoon, he treated Liu Taoist to a good meal in a high-end restaurant, spending tens of thousands.

As Chen Yang put it, who knows how many days this trip will take, so it’s necessary to have a big meal beforehand.

After the feast, they continued up Lion Tiger Mountain.

By the time they reached the mountain, it was already getting dark, and at this time, Lion Tiger Mountain was devoid of tourists.

Without tourists, the quiet Lion Tiger Mountain was truly itself.

Simple, modest buildings emitted incense and candlelight, and the Bronze Great Hall of Lion Tiger Observatory stood majestically at the peak, seemingly dazzling and sacred.

This was truly a sect that has been passed down for a thousand years, a force in cultivating immortality.

"What? Uncle Master, you’re joking, right? How can he replace you to accept the legacy? No way, absolutely not." Upon reaching the summit of Lion Tiger Observatory, Liu Taoist revealed his intention for Chen Yang to accept the legacy.

Within the hall, all the elders of Lion Tiger Observatory and the Sect Leader gathered.

Hearing this news, they were all shocked and immediately opposed. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Uncle Master, we understand your desire to revive the Red Cloud Taoist Sect! But this is absolutely not possible; he’s an outsider. How can the legacy fall into his hands?"

"I share the same sentiment. If someone must accept the legacy, it should be one of our own disciples from Lion Tiger Observatory! For example, Chengxuan, his talent is definitely exceptional!"

...

The elders at Lion Tiger Mountain were deeply agitated, firmly opposed to the idea.

And when they ascended the mountain, Liu Taoist and Chen Yang expected this situation.

Therefore, they weren’t surprised.

Having anticipated this, they had also devised a plan.

After calmly listening to the objections from all the elders in the Great Hall, Liu Taoist slowly spoke, "You bunch of old guys, without understanding the situation, why are you so eager to refuse?"

"Chen Yang wasn’t one of us before, but now it’s different; he has acknowledged me as his senior brother! From now on, he’s also part of my Red Cloud Sect. What’s inappropriate about this?"

Whoa...

Upon Liu Taoist’s words, the hall was filled with mixed reactions.

If they were to say Chen Yang became a disciple, the people in the hall might be more receptive.

But what does it mean to recognize him as a senior brother?

Forcibly assigning him to a deceased master?

"Uncle Master, this is ridiculous; you have absolutely no basis for this, it can’t be done."

"Exactly, if he acknowledged you as master, that might make more sense, but calling him senior brother? Absolutely not."

"Master has been gone for years; Uncle Master, how could you do this? If Master has a soul in heaven, would he forgive you?"

Instantly, the voices of opposition within the Great Hall intensified, all against the idea.

Yet Liu Taoist remained composed and said, "Why are you old guys so worked up? Chen Yang is extraordinarily talented with a noble character. I’m standing in for my master by taking him in; if Master knows this, he’d be greatly comforted!"

"Moreover, I’m sure he’d support Chen Yang entering the cave to accept the ancestral legacy."

"No matter what, you agreed with me to do as I wish within six months. What’s the matter? Backing out now, playing dirty?"

Liu Taoist looked around and shouted.

As soon as his words came out, the voices of rebuttal at the scene immediately weakened.

Yet, they still didn’t agree with the matter.

"How is this playing dirty? It’s clear you are, Uncle Master."

"The Red Cloud legacy is of utmost importance, Uncle Master, you mustn’t treat it lightly."

"Let Chengxuan handle it; only he can bear this responsibility. Uncle Master, don’t be stubborn."

...

The elders continued to object, though their voices were slightly softer than before.

Seeing their continued opposition, Liu Taoist’s temper flared.

"You still disagree? Do you want me to lose my temper?!" Liu Taoist’s voice rose, and then he simply stopped exchanging words with the elders, turning his gaze directly to the Lion Tiger Sect Leader at the top of the Great Hall, "Little Li, speak a fair word. Is my request unreasonable? Chen Yang is my junior brother, him accepting the ancestral legacy is right by nature!"

Liu Taoist shouted!

The Sect Leader of Lion Tiger Mountain, face filled with helplessness.

He was well aware of Liu Taoist’s forced strategy, yet Liu Taoist wasn’t wholly unjustified.

"Uncle Master... however Chen Yang may be related to you, he ultimately has no sense of belonging to our sect. Given the significance of the Red Cloud legacy, placing it in his hands poses substantial risks; I also find it improper!" the Lion Tiger Sect Leader slowly stated.

He shared the same view as the elders.

"I told you, this is entirely inappropriate, Liu Uncle Master, I think it’s best to let it go and have Chengxuan inherit."

"I feel the same; inheriting the ancestral legacy should definitely be Chengxuan!"

The elders at Lion Tiger Mountain held high expectations for Qin Chengxuan, believing only he could accept this kind of legacy.