The appearance of Elder Hao made the atmosphere in the hall instantly quiet. At this time, Elder Hao was wearing a dark blue Taoist robe. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has an immortal spirit and a childlike appearance. With the elders of the outer sect beside him, he seemed extremely important.
When Fang Yi entered the door, he knew that Elder Hao was the acting head. For some reason, the head had not been in the Yue Sword Sect for many years. Elder Hao had full authority to handle the internal and external affairs of the sect. It was also when the head disappeared that the decline of the Yue Sword Sect became more obvious. If
If it wasn't for Elder Hao's manipulation, Yue Jian Sect might have fallen apart long ago. This is what Fang Yi said from hearsay, and it cannot be true. However, gossip cannot appear without reason, so there must be a reason for this explanation.
"It's Elder Hao! His appearance has not changed after so many years! I remember that Elder Hao has been dressed like this since I started my career. It was the same when I hid in winter last time, and it's still the same this time!"
"That's natural! Are you stupid? Everyone in the inner sect is in the true state. The true state has transcended from the ordinary to the real. You can't whisper the same thing. Regardless of age or cultivation level, they are simply people from two worlds.
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"Of course I know! You don't have to say it!" Someone in the hall whispered, marveling at Elder Hao's
"Ahem! Alright! Disciples! I think everyone knows who I am. The ruins of the sky are broken and the Aurora Peak is reflected in the sky. Yes, I am the elder of the inner sect and the current acting head of the Yue Sword Sect.
Elder Hao, of course many of you have seen me when you first entered, and there must be a reason why you are gathered here today." Elder Hao alerted everyone by coughing, and then began to introduce himself.
"It's time to announce the time of winter hiding!" The surrounding disciples began to whisper again. This was an old disciple who was familiar with many things about the Yue Sword Sect.
When Fang Yi heard Elder Hao start to speak, he pricked up his ears to listen to Elder Hao's words. Wang Wudi also understood the situation and stopped talking.
"When it comes to winter hiding, I think all the old outer sect disciples are familiar with it, but the new outer sect disciples don't know why!" Elder Hao began to explain the principles of winter hiding to the disciples.
"What is winter hiding? I think everyone knows it, and why does the sect perform the winter hiding ceremony? Old disciples may know why?" Elder Hao began to give his speech, as if during the initiation ceremony.
Same.
At this moment, someone was about to raise his hand to indicate that he knew why this winter hiding period was being carried out. Elder Hao was no longer frustrated when he saw this, and quickly continued: "Ahem! I know there are people who know the reason for this, but don't take my seat.
The limelight is a rare once-a-year winter hiding ceremony, so I feel uncomfortable if I don’t want to be in the limelight!”
Everyone laughed lightly when they heard this, not only the disciples, but also the many outer sect elders behind him.
"Elder Hao is still so humorous this year!"
"Yes! We can rest assured this way!" Several elders in the main hall exchanged views with each other.
Elder Hao's ears twitched. Hearing what the elder behind him said, his face froze for a moment, and then returned to normal. It is not clear what the elder's words meant, but Elder Hao's actions must have deep meaning.
“Spring brings growth and summer grows, autumn harvests and winter stores!”
"During the winter, all the disciples returned to the mountain gate. Of course, there are many disciples who have not returned. The reason cannot be investigated deeply. Maybe we need to mourn deeply!" Elder Hao's words became more serious, and the meaning did not need to be elaborated. Many disciples already knew it.
In other words, the Yue Jian Sect takes special care of its disciples. The outer disciples are relatively free, and the new disciples cannot take on tasks. The Yue Jian Sect also has the Yue Jian Mountain Gate as a protective barrier, but cultivation always requires rare treasures of this kind. The Yue Jian Sect
It's not possible for everyone to have it. It can only be obtained by sending tasks to disciples. However, every year, there are disciples who are selected because of tasks and their own strength.
If it doesn’t match, the middle path will collapse.
"Dong~dong,~" came from a distance, which was heart-stirring.
At this time, Fang Yi was the same as the other disciples. Maybe it was because of the atmosphere, maybe because of his feelings, he also lowered his head and mourned for the disciples who had not returned. Fang Yi had seen Yue Jian Sect's mission, and it was all a just act.
From curing diseases and harms to eradicating demons and defending the Way, and even guarding the country's gates, did these disciples die on the way? The honor belongs to them and they should receive praise and the condolences of their disciples!
This was the same even when Ji Shan was on a mission. He might have been driven by the desire for profit inside the sect, but it was just a matter within the sect. After accepting the mission and leaving the sect, he was still doing such a great thing.
From this, Fang Yi returned his thoughts to the time when he met Yu Junyi. At that time, Yu Junyi was fighting with the devil, and then lost. If Fang Yi hadn't saved him, would it be the same now?
"Okay! Our condolences are over! No matter how hard the journey of cultivation is full of dangers and hardships, you can only achieve Taoism by moving forward bravely! Our sect will comfort the disciples' families!" Elder Hao said to the disciples when he saw that it was already late.
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The disciples raised their heads, the look of sadness on their faces had not faded away, but their faces were even more determined!
"The purpose of the Winter Hiding Ceremony is to allow our disciples to digest this year's efforts, calm down on the road to improvement, and accumulate strength for next year's Spring Rebirth Competition!" Elder Hao told the disciples the meaning of the Winter Hiding Ceremony.
The meaning is no different from what we usually know. Now is the time to intensify the retreat and practice, to accumulate strength for the famous spring competition, which is the inner sect examination.
"At the same time! The Spring Rebirth Competition is also an opportunity for you? We will hold the Spring Rebirth Competition in the Sword Forest. You will have all the opportunities. If you pass, you can enter the inner gate and officially embark on the path of cultivation!" Elder Hao continued with a serious expression.
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"Sword Forest?" At this time, Fang Yi was no longer silent. He had never heard the word "Sword Forest" since he came to Yue Jian Sect. He was full of doubts. He looked at Wang Wudi, whose face was also particularly confused.
"It seems that we can only ask someone after the winter hiding ceremony is over!" Fang Yi said to himself and continued to listen to Elder Hao's words.
"Disciples! Go and wait outside the main hall!" Elder Hao's expression changed, and he slowly pointed toward the outside of the main hall with two fingers together.
Hearing Elder Hao's orders, the disciples outside the hall quickly retreated to make room for the disciples in the hall to exit. The disciples were actually orderly and quickly retreated. In a moment, when Fang Yi was still confused, many disciples had already
Standing in rows, it can be seen that the old disciples are very familiar with the routines of winter hiding, while the new disciples are still in the dark and don't know what to do.
"coming!"
"Quiet! Watch carefully!"
"What's coming?" Fang Yi was confused and didn't know what to say.
"Winter Hiding Ceremony, Realm Covers the Mountain Gate!" Without waiting for anyone to answer, all the disciples shouted in unison.
"Okay!" Elder Hao and the elders from the outer sect walked out of Liuguang Hall amidst the great momentum and stood in front of the hall.
"Fellow Taoist! Let's begin!" Elder Hao shouted into the air, as if communicating with people from afar, and his voice spread to every corner of the Yue Jian Sect.
"It's about to begin! The heads of Jiange and Qingyue Hall are about to appear!" the disciples told each other, looking forward to what would happen next.
Suddenly, two lights and shadows flew in from nowhere. The lights and shadows were like meteors, speeding like lightning. The lights and shadows gradually approached. If you look closely, you can see a man's figure vaguely visible in one cyan light and shadow, with a sword flying towards him, and another white light, vaguely visible.
It can be seen that she is a Ming woman
, the light and shadow emerged like mirror light and water shadow, two groups of light and shadow fell steadily on both sides of Elder Hao, the light and shadow stimulated the eyes of the disciples, and they could hardly open their eyes!
At this time, the light and shadow appearing on both sides of Elder Hao gradually faded, and two figures appeared from the light. Fang Yi took a closer look and saw that it was a man and a woman standing beside Elder Hao.
On the left is a middle-aged man with a black beard, wearing a black robe, a big sword in a scabbard behind him, pressure emanating from his body, looking at him like ten thousand swords hanging from his head,
It's shuddering, no need to ask, this person is the head of Jiange!
Also on the right is a woman who looks to be in her twenties, wearing a white palace dress with lavender color and dark edging. At first glance, she looks pure and pure, with every frown and smile, graceful and graceful, showing off the charm of a woman. This person is Qingqing.
The head of Yuetang!
"Long time no see, Mr. Hao!" Elder Hao took the lead and gestured with clasped fists.
"Elder Hao!" The head of Jiange clasped his fists and returned the greeting. These simple words revealed his profound knowledge!
"Elder Hao! Long time no see!" Manager Qing Yue gently bowed her head in return.
"Did you see that? That beautiful lady! It's Master Qingyue!" Someone whispered at this time.
Fang Yi looked at what he said and thought, is Yu Junyi the disciple of that chief? I wonder if I can be his disciple?
"Please help me with today's ceremony!" Elder Hao continued, cupping his fists.
"No problem!" the two bosses returned at the same time.
"Then let's get started!" Elder Hao continued.
"Okay!" The two stewards returned again.
"It's a good time for the ruins to be broken, and the stream of light is glancing at the Aurora Peak!" Elder Hao was seen reciting a poem, two fingers of his hands were put together, circling each other, and then he pointed in the air, and a blue light rushed into the sky.
"Thousands of rays of light hang down between the heaven and the earth, and a little cold light protects the immortals in the sky!" In the same way, the right hand of the sword pavilion master, with two fingers together, behind the left hand, a light cyan light rushed towards the sky.
"The roulette wheel looms in the night sky, and the jade mirror in the palm of the hand is exquisite!" Finally, the director Qingyue turned his hands over the flower, made an orchid finger, pointed in the air, and a beam of white light rushed into the sky.
Wonderful! Wonderful! The three colors of light converged in the air, gathered at one point, and then spread out. A huge yellow rune emerged from the dots of stars and was printed in the air.
Just in time! The yellow runes continue to split, forming many small runes that spread in all directions, covering the entire Yuejian Mountain.
All the disciples outside the Liuguang Hall looked up at this wonderful moment. The sky was filled with stars, so dazzling that they were so mesmerizing!
After a few moments, the three people in the palace withdrew their fingers and stood on them, showing their majesty!
The light in the sky dissipated and the mountain gate was closed. From now on, the outer sect disciples cannot leave the sect until the spring birth competition! Outsiders are not allowed to invade at will! The outer disciples need to lay a solid foundation, practice solidly, and prepare for the spring birth competition!
"Elder Hao! It's done! Farewell!" The head of Jiange didn't say much. Seeing that the complicated matter was over, he turned into a ray of light and left in a hurry!
"Elder Hao! I have also resigned!" Seeing the Master of Jiange leave, Master Qingyue did not stay any longer and bowed slightly to signal to leave.
"Okay! This Jiange Master is really impatient! See you again at the Spring Student Competition!" Elder Hao clasped his fists and returned to Master Qingyue.
"Farewell!" Manager Qingyue turned around and turned into a stream of light and left!