Chapter 1008: Chapter 976: Divinity Transformation Banquet

Lu Changfeng has reached the ninth layer of the Golden Core and can also plan for Nascent Soul formation.

Within the next three years at most, he can attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Meanwhile, in the area of formations, Lu Changfeng is progressing rapidly, having already reached the level of a Tier Three Top-Grade Array Master.

These years of struggling and mastering the Path of Array have led to significant progress for Lu Changfeng.

These are the changes in the three children.

As for starting a family, neither Lu Zhiwei nor Lu Changfeng has found a Dao companion yet, so Lu Ping casually inquired if they had any affection for any cultivators they admired that might lead to something more.

The answer from both was the same.

No.

Lu Zhiwei and Lu Changfeng have no plans to pursue a relationship, and according to Lu Changfeng, they are too young to be considering a Dao companion.

Watching the eldest brother start a family, having young ones like Nian Mei and Zhiyun is quite joyful as well.

Starting a family is not something to rush; it requires fate.

If truly they wished to start a family, given Lu Changfeng’s capabilities, there are certainly numerous prominent families and sect leaders willing to offer their daughters, the pride of their families, to marry Lu Changfeng.

Not to mention marrying as the main wife, even as a concubine would fill them with genuine joy.

However, Lu Changfeng does not currently have this thought.

So be it.

Regarding marriage and having children, Lu Ping is already quite open-minded, having been pressured to marry in his past life, but remained single well past his late twenties.

After crossing into this world, he lived over two hundred years before marrying Li Zhilu and subsequently having Lu Yuanshan and the other two.

Therefore, Lu Ping himself is considered a late bloomer, and since cultivators have a long lifespan, there’s no need to rush into marriage and having children.

It seems the marriage of Changfeng and Zhiwei is not something to dwell on and, even without marriage, Lu Ping will not say much.

Having not seen each other for a long time, they had much to talk about, continuing into the afternoon of the next day before realizing an entire day had passed.

The day after returning to the Cyan Mountain Sect, the news of Lu Ping’s return spread rapidly within the sect.

"Have you heard? Our Ancestor has reached the Divinity Transformation Stage!"

"Hahaha, in the whole Lingxi State, reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage, this makes him the most top-notch, most powerful cultivator, doesn’t it?"

"Of course, what else could be greater than the Divinity Transformation Stage? Even Dubhe Institute’s strongest cultivator is only at the Nascent Soul Stage."

"Indeed, our Ancestor is truly formidable."

"A Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch! When can I reach this realm? It seems only in a dream."

Within the Cyan Mountain Sect, many disciples were abuzz about the news, growing even more worshipful and respectful of Lu Ping.

Such discussions were rife within Cyan Mountain Sect, and the news also reached outside the sect, with various powers closely watching the development.

Lu Ping reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage is a groundbreaking event for the entire Lingxi State.

Lingxi State hadn’t seen the emergence of a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator for over thirty thousand years; Lu Ping’s appearance has decisively broken this stalemate, marking a significant Chapter in Lingxi State’s history.

Starting from the Heaven-Facing Sect, to the Celestial Saint Palace, Shenxiao Sect, and other major sects, each successively sent their senior officials to offer congratulations.

In the coming three months at Cyan Mountain Sect, guests continuously arrive, and many powerful individuals from various clans and factions appear, expressing intense goodwill and respect towards Cyan Mountain Sect and Lu Ping.

Seeing the sect continue to bustle in the upcoming period, Lu Yuanshan suggested hosting a banquet to celebrate Lu Ping’s ascension to the Divinity Transformation Stage.

"I think it’s a great idea; such an important event should indeed be celebrated with a grand banquet, especially since this marks our Cyan Mountain Sect’s first Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch in history."

"Father, as Brother suggests, we really should host a banquet to celebrate."

Lu Zhiwei also nodded in agreement.

Hosting a banquet not only adds formality, aligns with tradition, but also avoids having visitors come to pay respects one after another.

Having visitors come to congratulate, of course, is a good thing.

But when they arrive sporadically, one after another, with uncertain timing and a considerable number, it is manageable if Lu Yuanshan and others received a few groups.

Yet with so many aspiring to behold Lu Ping’s true presence and interact with a Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch,

neither Lu Ping nor Lu Yuanshan and the others can truly afford the time for one-on-one meetings.

For established powers like Taiqi Peak or Elder Jiang showing up, Lu Ping could personally greet them. Unfamiliar faces without much rapport would naturally be received by Lu Yuanshan and the others instead.

Frequent meetings inevitably consume time, and they still need time for cultivation and managing sect affairs.

Thus, hosting a banquet is both practical and suitable.

At that time, those wishing to visit can freely come and celebrate together.

Cyan Mountain Sect will also send out invitations to all its friendly forces and friends.

Hosting a banquet is a typical response and also an opportunity for Cyan Mountain Sect to showcase its heritage and magnanimous image, which Lu Ping did not turn down.

Once a unanimous decision was made, Lu Yuanshan acted swiftly, selecting an auspicious date for the Divine Transformation Banquet to be held at Cyan Mountain Sect in nine months.

The invite list is straightforward—whoever has a good relationship with Cyan Mountain Sect, themselves of substantial standing, like Heaven-Facing Sect, Nine Cold Mountain, Cold Moon Palace, Dubhe Institute, are all included.

Additionally, connections and friendships Lu Yuanshan, Lu Changfeng, and others established over the years will also receive invitations.

And for anyone wishing to come, Cyan Mountain Sect wholeheartedly welcomes them.

In preparation for the event, many disciples of Cyan Mountain Sect participated, filled with pride, feeling like they could carry themselves more uprightly.

Over a hundred invitations were sent out gradually.

Not only within Lingxi State, but even Qingli Sea, Yongning State, and Beimang State’s cultivators and powers heard about it and closely followed the news.

The nine months quickly passed, and on this day, Cyan Mountain Sect was adorned with festive decorations, lavishly hosting the banquet, bustling throughout the sect.

Those who received invitations sent representatives to attend, bearing gifts to celebrate.

Even those without invites constituted a significant crowd, reaching over a thousand participants, totaling over nine thousand in attendance.

It was unimaginable how lively it became with such an event, the place being filled yet conveniently accommodated by the extensive grounds of Cyan Mountain Sect.

Lu Ping appeared at the banquet, seated at the host’s position, receiving respect from all directions, his powerful presence openly displayed, astonishing the guests and inducing a yearning to worship.

Even powerful figures such as Taiqi Peak’s Xu Dezhi and other seasoned Nascent Soul cultivators felt humble and distant upon perceiving Lu Ping’s aura.