Chapter 465: Clinging to a Big Shot

In Pengze Hall, on the Martial Arts Arena, all the disciples and elders of the Pengze Lineage had gathered. They had already heard that the new Island Master had just issued an order: from this day forward, all disciples and elders could live on Pengze Immortal Island.

Pengze Immortal Island was formed from the Celestial Essence Dragon Vein and was the place in all of Yun Meng Lake with the densest concentration of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. It was a place everyone dreamed of, an offer no one could refuse.

At that moment, Shen Daoxing, clad in a flowing white robe, emerged gracefully from the grand hall.

"Island Master!"

"Island Master!"

"Island Master!"

...

Immediately, the disciples and elders all bowed in salute, their conviction in him unanimous.

Shen Daoxing nodded, his expression serene as he slowly walked among the disciples. He noticed that compared to the disciples of the other three Immortal Islands, the Pengze Lineage was indeed pitifully small. Their strength was lacking as well; the highest cultivation base among them was merely the Eighth Layer of the Earth Profound Realm.

There were only three or four elders, and their strength wasn’t impressive. Some were only at the Earth Profound Realm.

Finally, Shen Daoxing’s gaze fell upon Wan Hai and Tang Yi.

Wan Hai and Tang Yi had passed the Immortal Island’s trials with Shen Daoxing, and as such, had also become disciples of the Pengze Lineage.

As for the disciples from the other three lineages, they had only come for the position of Island Master of Pengze Immortal Island. Having failed, they had all gone back. Pengze Immortal Island was weak, ranking last among the four Immortal Islands, so they naturally wouldn’t switch their allegiance to join Pengze.

Shen Daoxing couldn’t help but smile. "Senior Brother Wan Hai! Senior Sister Tang Yi!"

Seeing that Shen Daoxing hadn’t forgotten them, Wan Hai and Tang Yi were instantly delighted:

"Little Junior Brother!"

"Little Junior Brother!"

Hearing this, Yuan Hong’s expression darkened at once. "What ’Little Junior Brother’? Address him as Island Master!"

Wan Hai and Tang Yi froze for a moment before they realized their mistake and quickly corrected themselves:

"Island Master!"

"Island Master!"

But Shen Daoxing waved his hands dismissively and smiled. "It’s fine. I like being called ’Little Junior Brother.’"

He then looked at Wan Hai and Tang Yi with sincerity. "Once your Little Junior Brother, always your Little Junior Brother!"

Wan Hai and Tang Yi were visibly moved. Then, they both raised their cupped hands and bowed respectfully:

"Island Master!"

"Island Master!"

Yuan Hong watched all of this from the side. Seeing that Shen Daoxing put on no airs, he felt that Pengze Immortal Island’s future was promising. Perhaps this time, Pengze could truly rise again.

In his heart, Yuan Hong’s faith in Shen Daoxing grew even stronger.

Just as Wan Hai and Tang Yi finished speaking, the sound of a charming, bell-like laugh rang out. "Hehehe, my dear Little Junior Brother, you’ve really done something incredible this time! Even the number one genius of the Cyan Nether Sword Sect lost at your hands."

Shen Daoxing turned to look and saw Liu Ying standing among the Pengze disciples, her hand covering her mouth as she laughed coquettishly.

Shen Daoxing froze. "What are you doing here?"

Liu Ying retorted, "And why shouldn’t I be here? I’m a disciple of Pengze Immortal Island now, you know!"

Shen Daoxing paused. "Aren’t you a disciple from Yingzhou?"

"So what if I’m from Yingzhou? Is there a rule that says a Yingzhou disciple can’t switch her allegiance?"

Liu Ying smiled, suddenly leaning close to Shen Daoxing’s ear to whisper, "Don’t you go forgetting what you promised me! You can’t abandon me now!"

Shen Daoxing raised an eyebrow. ’Well, now! I tried everything to find her before, and now she’s coming to me on her own initiative.’

Shen Daoxing was naturally pleased with this. After all, she was currently the only person within the Cyan Nether Sword Sect who knew of his Penglai identity. Keeping her under his watch was far safer than having her out of his sight.

Shen Daoxing gave a faint smile and whispered back in Liu Ying’s ear, "Of course I won’t forget. But don’t you forget what I want, either!"

Just then, an ethereal, beautiful silhouette suddenly flashed past Shen Daoxing.

Shen Daoxing turned and saw Gu Muyun, who had appeared beside him at some point without him noticing.

Shen Daoxing was taken aback. "You’re here too?"

Gu Muyun merely gave Shen Daoxing a sidelong glance and said nonchalantly, "Have you forgotten what you promised me?"

Without waiting for Shen Daoxing to answer, she walked straight past him and strode into the grand hall, stating nonchalantly, "If I helped you get the Celestial Mirror Order, you would grant me access to Pengze Immortal Island whenever I wished."

With that, Gu Muyun walked into the grand hall and disappeared from view.

...

Shen Daoxing was left speechless.

As Gu Muyun vanished, Shen Daoxing saw another person cautiously step out: Gu Muyun’s younger brother, Gu Tianyao.

Shen Daoxing was taken aback yet again. "Gu Tianyao, what are you doing here at my Pengze Immortal Island?"

Gu Tianyao smiled faintly. "I just followed my sister here. I’m not here for anything!"

Then, he looked at Shen Daoxing, solemnly raised his cupped hands, and bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Island Master Shen!"

But instead of going to find his sister, Gu Tianyao suddenly pulled Shen Daoxing aside to a more secluded spot.

Shen Daoxing was confused. "What exactly do you want?"

Gu Tianyao hesitated for a moment, as if trying to organize his thoughts before speaking.

Suddenly, Gu Tianyao clapped a hand on Shen Daoxing’s shoulder and beamed. "Shen, I heard you snuck into the female disciples’ living quarters on our Yingzhou Immortal Island the other day, just to get into my sister’s room?"

Shen Daoxing stiffened. "That was a misunderstanding!"

Hearing this, Gu Tianyao waved his hand, cutting Shen Daoxing off. He said with a perfectly straight face, "Shen, I think it doesn’t have to be a misunderstanding!"

Shen Daoxing blinked, not yet grasping Gu Tianyao’s meaning.

Gu Tianyao was already speaking again. "Shen, think about it! My sister’s looks are absolutely top-tier in the Cyan Nether Sword Sect, second to none, right? And her strength is outstanding—besides you and Jun Wushuang, no one is her match. Am I wrong? No matter how you look at it, she’s a peerless beauty. I think you and my sister are actually a pretty good match! If you’re willing, you have my absolute approval!"

...

Shen Daoxing was speechless.

’Unbelievable. This Gu Tianyao was screaming for my head before, and now he’s trying to offer me his own sister.’

’What is he up to?’

Shen Daoxing shot him a sidelong glance. "Gu Tianyao, this wasn’t your attitude before. You couldn’t wait for me to die! What are you up to?"

Gu Tianyao burst out laughing. "Shen, what are you saying? That was then, this is now. All that is in the past. You’re my dear fellow junior brother—no, no, no! My revered and greatly admired Lord Island Master! How could I possibly do anything to harm you!"

As he spoke, Gu Tianyao suddenly raised a hand and pointed to the sky.

"Fine! If you don’t believe me, Shen, then today I, Gu Tianyao, will swear an oath to the heavens! From this day forward, you are my big brother, my big brother forever! Forget about harming you—if I even have a single thought of wanting to harm you, may I be struck down by the five divine thunderbolts!"