The Programmer Cultivator

The group from Xuande Temple was led by an exceptionally handsome monk—Monk Huixin, the most brilliant disciple of Xuande Temple today.

Both of them were at the Duality Peak cultivation level, but Huixin’s aura was brimming to its absolute limit. If he weren’t actively suppressing it, it was clear that someone with his resources would have broken through long ago.

The two stood at the front of their respective groups, quietly watching the rapidly approaching Charming Fortune Cyan Feathered Eagle.

"It’s here!" Bai Zhixin said to Huixin with a smile, her eyes on the Charming Fortune Cyan Feathered Eagle.

Huixin smiled and nodded as well. "Mm, such a grand spectacle. This must be the Celestial Spirit Sect’s ’Charming Fortune’ greeting!"

His words carried a faint smile, and his temperament was exceedingly friendly, making one feel as pleasant as a spring breeze. Combined with his handsome face, it was truly a shame for someone with his disposition to be a monk.

If it weren’t for his shaved head and monk’s robe, he wouldn’t look like a monk at all—more like a dashing young gentleman. With his looks and air, he really should have chosen the Calligraphy Dao and become a scholar!

"Brother Huixin, you chose not to leave on your ascetic journey alone and instead travel with us, and you seem so happy about it. Could it be you’re looking forward to meeting Master Gu from the Celestial Spirit Sect?" Bai Zhixin asked.

Huixin maintained his smile and said, "You could say that. He is quite well-known among the three great blessed land temples under our Spirit Mountain’s banner."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhixin also smiled and replied, "I’ve also heard that Master Gu of the Celestial Spirit Sect’s Spirit Nurturing Peak is a very interesting person. I was hoping to meet him before I even set out."

Huixin didn’t continue the conversation. Both of them straightened up slightly, because at that moment, the Charming Fortune Cyan Feathered Eagle had arrived before the white jellyfish.

"Receive the offering!" At Zhang Deming’s command, the Duality martial brothers at each node began to form spell signs in unison.

"SKREEE..."

With another eagle’s cry, the Charming Fortune Cyan Feathered Eagle paused before the jellyfish and then instantly exploded. Cyan Spiritual Power Light Points, like colorful ribbons, filled the entire sky, carrying a faint blessing as they slowly sprinkled down upon the crowd and the jellyfish below.

As the Charming Fortune Cyan Feathered Eagle exploded, the Cyan Feather Green Ship flew out from within, coming to a stop at the same altitude as the jellyfish, where it hovered silently.

At the same time, as the Charming Fortune Cyan Feathered Eagle exploded, the magnificent cyan feathers that filled the sky formed a peculiar formation. Then, the cyan feathers slowly transformed into lightbulb-like shapes, revealing the disciples within.

"Cyan feathers rise in ceremony to welcome our fated guests; the cultivators of the Spirit Sect await your arrival. The Celestial Spirit Sect respectfully welcomes our esteemed Dao Brothers from Xuande Temple and the Bai Shu Sect!"

Guided by the array, all the disciples bowed to the crowd in unison. Empowered by the array, the simple salute carried a unique and shocking aura, displaying the majesty of an Upper Sect.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists!"

"Many thanks, esteemed Dao Brothers!"

"..."

The many people on the jellyfish—whether they were the fellow Daoists of the Bai Shu Sect or the bald-headed monks of Xuande Temple—all respectfully returned the bow.

After both sides had completed the formalities, Zhang Deming announced, "The ceremony is concluded!"

Following his command, the array shifted slightly. All the lightbulb-shaped domes of light, along with the disciples inside them, transformed into streaks of light and flew back to the Cyan Feather Green Ship.

Only the Duality Disciples at the nodes remained behind, floating in the air, led by Guan Shouxin, Zhang Deming, and Song Huidong.

Guan Shouxin was in the lead, with Song Huidong and Zhang Deming half a step behind him to the left and right. The rest of the Duality Disciples followed, and the group floated toward the plaza on the jellyfish’s back in a triangular formation.

On the plaza, Bai Zhixin gave a slight wave of her hand. A large opening quickly appeared in the dome of light, allowing Guan Shouxin to lead the group from the Celestial Spirit Sect inside.

After the group landed, the people from the Bai Shu Sect and Xuande Temple, led by Bai Zhixin and Huixin, stepped forward to greet them. Even now, no elder from the Bai Shu Sect had appeared; Bai Zhixin remained their representative.

The Bai Shu Sect was different from the Celestial Spirit Sect. They favored "mount ceremonies," not "skill ceremonies."

What did that mean?

Within the Hongmeng Ceremonies, skill ceremonies have a long tradition. Most of them involve things related to Blessed Fortune, like the one Zhang Deming and his group just performed.

As for "mount ceremonies"... well... that’s a custom of the Bai Shu Sect!

The jellyfish they were standing on right now was a ceremony—a mount ceremony performed by a Three Talents Great Cultivator. It was similar to Guan Shouxin’s role, except Guan Shouxin led a team to perform the ceremony, whereas the other party... was the ceremony itself!

To put it bluntly, the Bai Shu Sect chooses to have someone carry them as their offering. Their Three Talents Cultivator for this occasion is carrying them right now!!! That was also why Bai Zhixin was acting as the Manager.

For those who have never encountered the Bai Shu Sect or don’t understand their Inheritance, this might seem a bit... much.

’He’s a Three Talents Cultivator, after all. How could he let a group of disciples ride on his back?’

’How absurd!’

’Utterly ridiculous!’

’You’ve got to be kidding me!’

Previously, Zhang Deming hadn’t believed it either. When he read the information, it felt like something out of a fabricated storybook.

But after learning about the Bai Family’s Inheritance, he more or less understood why it was this way. And it wasn’t done casually; this kind of "riding" was only permitted in the most high-spec ceremonies.

In the Bai Shu Sect, a "mount ceremony" is a very high form of etiquette.

Between family members, performing a mount ceremony signifies intimacy;

between father and son, or master and disciple, it signifies deep respect and affection;

between lovers, it signifies the ultimate adoration and intimacy... ahem... that is, when performing the ceremony. What it means when they’re doing... other things, well, who knows. That depends on the people involved, doesn’t it?

The reason such a unique ceremonial culture formed is inextricably linked to the Bai Shu Sect’s Inheritance.

It was mentioned before that the Guardian path of the Celestial Spirit Sect is very unpopular. So, why isn’t it popular? Why is it that even with the three elders of Spirit Nurturing Peak raising Spirit Beasts, the peak hasn’t produced many disciples of this path?

With such foundational support, for the path to still be unpopular, there must be a reason. And that reason lies with the Bai Shu Sect.