Ding Huan's gaze fell upon this person, who had shifted forms, and the fluctuations in the Space Law were extremely peculiar.

While Ding Huan was still pondering, Zhuo Hong had already spoken: "Fellow Daoists, this is Ding Huan, the Young Sect Master of Blue Star Academy."

Originally, Ding Huan should have been the one to greet the crowd, but he had been sensing the aura of that powerful individual. Zhuo Hong, worried about slighting these Sect leaders, took the initiative to speak.

Ding Huan also cupped his fist, his words carrying a hint of authority: "Those who come to my Blue Star Academy today are all friends of my Blue Star Academy.

There's no time like the present; we originally planned to hold the founding ceremony after recruiting disciples. Since you honored us with your presence today, we might as well hold the Sect's grand ceremony now."

Zhuo Hong was still in a daze hearing Ding Huan's words, wondering what the Sect Master meant by that?

Shouldn't he first thank all the Sects for coming to congratulate them? How did it change to all who came here being friends?

And the Sect founding ceremony, there was no preparation for it. Could it be so embarrassingly simple…

The others also looked at Ding Huan.

They were thinking that Ding Huan was the Young Sect Master, so was there another Sect Master?

If Ding Huan was the Sect Master, wouldn't that mean the Blue Star Academy was deceiving everyone?

No, the founding of Lanxin Academy was indeed initiated by Ding Huan, and it was Ding Huan who spoke the declaration.

Thus, it implied that Ding Huan was indeed the Sect Master.

If Ding Huan was the Sect Master, then speaking in such a manner, how much confidence must he have?

The envoy from the Sword Dao of River Worship already had a sullen face, realizing they'd been deceived.

It's unknown what method this Ding Huan used to communicate with the Heavenly Dao, making them mistakenly think Ding Huan was powerful.

If they hadn't visited in person, they would have been kept in the dark.

Though Ding Huan's cultivation was indeed unclear, to have the audacity to play tricks in front of his Sword Dao of River Worship was simply courting death.

Without waiting for the others to react, Ding Huan raised his hand, drawing several hand seals in the Void.

The scene before their eyes transformed instantly.

In just a breath's time, it was no longer the guest hall before them, but a grand ceremonial hall.

The hall extended downward and upward with nearly a thousand steps, continually extending downwards.

The steps were adorned with golden welcoming flowers.

Numerous children stood on both sides, giving a sense of harmony and festivity, yet not lacking solemnity.

Ding Huan walked to the very top and sat down.

Zhuo Hong quickly moved to stand by Ding Huan's side.

The envoy from Nirvana Holy Dao Palace, Chang Qian, transmitted sound to Gan Shijian beside him: "Disciple, what do you think?"

Gan Shijian excitedly responded with sound transmission: "Master, he is the Ding Huan I know. A very good person. Should I go and greet him?"

"Wait a moment." Chang Qian immediately curbed his disciple's impulse.

The envoy from the Sword Dao of River Worship, who was about to speak, narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing that this was the Heaven Creation Divine Power manifesting.

It was undoubtedly a simplified version of the Great Divine Power of Tian Gang's Thirty-Six Transformations. Those children did not seem like soldiers conjured from beans but rather resembled some refined Divine Puppets.

This showed that Ding Huan at least knew the Heavenly Gang Divine Power and, moreover, was a formidable Artifact Refiner.

Despite this, the envoy Chang Tingxi from the Sword Dao of River Worship still stood up.

Did they hope to deceive his Sword Dao of River Worship with such underhanded means without being held accountable? Ha, in their dreams.

He believed he had long seen through Ding Huan's false facade of external strength but internal weakness.

"Mr. Ding, I am Chang Tingxi, the external affairs elder of the Sword Dao of River Worship. There are a few matters…"

But before Chang Tingxi finished speaking, a powerful Taoist aura swept across the entire Blue Star Divine City in an instant.

Chang Tingxi forcibly swallowed the words he was about to say, his face turning pale.

He was a First Transformation Saint, but in the face of such terrifying pressure, he felt a sense of fear and even the urge to kneel.

The Sword Dao of River Worship indeed had Third Transformation Saints.

Not to mention Third Transformation Saints, he had even seen Fifth Transformation Saints.

The old Sect Master of the Sword Dao of River Worship, Chong Jinting, was a Fifth Transformation expert. Yet he was sure that even Chong Jinting would be insignificant under such pressure.

"Everyone, I am Xing Ga, the Supreme Elder of Blue Star Academy. Today is a great day for the founding of my Blue Star Academy. Thank you to all Sects for coming to congratulate us at my Blue Star Academy.

Our Young Sect Master Ding Huan has this kind of personality. If there's any inadequacy in hospitality, just consider not having been here. If you have any complaints, bring them up in your own Sect…"

The voice abruptly stopped.

Just listen to that, what kind of words are these…

Isn't it customary to say to bear with any inadequacy in hospitality?

What inadequacy in hospitality, just consider not having come?

Yet no one felt angry, and instead, their faces turned pale.

Some had felt Ding Huan's previous words were arrogant, as everyone came to congratulate, and yet Ding Huan didn't even utter a word of thanks.

This Supreme Elder stood up and said a word of thanks, and now everyone indeed no longer felt arrogance, but rather fear and unease.

What kind of power is this?

The oppressive aura gave them the feeling that a mere slap could crush all of them.

Zhuo Hong was bewildered, wondering how she didn't know the Sect had a Supreme Elder named Xing Ga?

Ding Huan laughed heartily: "Everyone need not take it to heart. Our Sect's Supreme Elder is in seclusion, aiming to break through to the eighth… undergoing closed-door cultivation. We should just proceed with what we are meant to do…"

As he spoke, Ding Huan seemed to remember something and turned to Chang Tingxi: "Are you the elder from the Sword Dao of River Worship here to congratulate us? Was there something you didn't get to say earlier?"

Chang Tingxi's face was pale, and cold sweat had already drenched his back.

He vaguely felt that if the Supreme Elder who just spoke wanted to kill him, they wouldn't even need to come over; they could just slap him to death from afar.

He suspected that the reason the Supreme Elder didn't take action against him was because today was the day of the Blue Star Academy's sect founding ceremony, so they spared his life.

Moreover, it's only a temporary reprieve, because his speech was forcibly interrupted by the Supreme Elder, whose words also weren't polite.

This clearly indicated that after the sect's ceremony, the Supreme Elder would still come to settle accounts with him.

"Elder Chang, I asked you a question. Are you from the Bai River Sword Dao not here to offer congratulations? What did you just say you have?" Ding Huan's voice turned cold.

Chang Tingxi finally came to his senses and quickly said, "No, no, I'm here from the Bai River Sword Dao to offer congratulations. Congratulating Blue Star Academy on establishing a sect in the Chunyi Divine Realm.

I, Chang Tingxi, on behalf of Bai River Sword Dao, have brought some gifts. Please, Master Lan, do not despise them…"

After speaking, Chang Tingxi took out a ring and a gift list.

Zhuo Hong stepped forward to take the ring and gift list and read aloud, "Bai River Sword Dao congratulates Blue Star Academy on its sect founding and specially presents a Nine Transformation Divine Plum Tree… twenty Chaos Divine Spirit Veins, and one Acquired Spiritual Treasure of Divine Jade Chalice."

Upon hearing about the Nine Transformation Divine Plum Tree, even Ding Huan's eyes brightened.

This old guy is really willing to bleed. This is a top-level Dao Fruit Tree.

It seems this guy is genuinely worried that Blue Star Academy might wipe out Bai River Sword Dao, or fears Lao Ga might slap him to death.

Another possibility is that Bai River Sword Dao is currently at risk.

Not only was Ding Huan surprised, but everyone else was incredibly astonished.

This Nine Transformation Divine Plum Tree is Chang Tingxi's primary treasure, and now he's actually brought it out.

How worried must this guy be that Ding Huan might find a reason to eliminate him.

No one thought Chang Tingxi was wrong, given Ding Huan's arrogant attitude, and especially the even more arrogant attitude of the Supreme Elder behind Ding Huan.

If they didn't kill Chang Tingxi today, it would be unexpected.

Arrogance was backed by strength.

They simply didn't want to take action during the celebration ceremony, but once the ceremony is over, Chang Tingxi is surely doomed.

Now that Chang Tingxi presented this treasure, as long as Ding Huan accepts it, it effectively means exchanging it for his life; it's a profitable deal.

Ding Huan nodded: "Elder Chang is considerate. Let's interact more often in the future, Elder Chang, please have a seat."

Chang Tingxi finally breathed a sigh of relief, thanked him, and then sat down.

With Chang Tingxi taking the lead, the others hurriedly replaced the ordinary gifts they were supposed to present.

Say no more about it, Bai River Sword Dao brought out such precious things; offering less would be a slap in the face to Blue Star Academy.

Blue Star Academy has an arrogant Young Sect Master and a quirky Supreme Elder.

Who can be sure they won't kill you because your gifts fall short?

Within just an hour, Zhuo Hong's hand was cramping from receiving gifts.

Ding Huan kept his focus on the mighty figure, until Zhuo Hong was receiving gifts, only then did he find out the person was from the Purple Maple Sacred Valley, named Yishang.

Confirmed, still a female cultivator.

"Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. We at Blue Star Academy have nothing special to give in return; So here's a pot of Divine Spirit Wine and a gift pack for all of you."

After Ding Huan finished speaking, he opened his hand.

A hundred or more gift boxes precisely landed before every sect representative.

Listening to Ding Huan's thank-you gift, everyone felt a bit unhappy inside.

What is this stuff?

No matter how strong Blue Star Academy is, they can't act like this.

Receiving such valuable things and only offering a pot of wine and a small gift pack in return?

Some quietly opened the wine pot and took a sniff, indeed it was good wine.

After all, it's Taoist wine brewed with a wine millstone by Ding Huan.

But no matter how exquisite, it's just a pot of wine. Content presented by *.

No, this is….

Soon, someone sensed the extraordinary nature of the small gift pack.

"Divine Spirit Rice? Is it top-grade Divine Spirit Rice?"

Someone exclaimed in shock.

"Wasn't this said to be extinct?"

The crowd started discussing, seemingly forgetting it's still the sect founding ceremony of Blue Star Academy.

Divine Spirit Rice is not an ordinary item.

Its removal affects not only pill toxins but also chaotic miscellaneous Dao.

It can be said, to reach higher realms, Divine Spirit Rice is practically an indispensable treasure.

"Thank you, Ding Sect Master." Finally, some sect representatives realized their gifts to Blue Star Academy were one-time.

While Blue Star Academy was magnanimous, this return gift is fundamental to Taoist legacy.

A series of thunderous sounds rang out, making everyone lift their heads to look toward the sky.

Even though nothing was visible, most everyone could sense Blue Star Academy's fate becoming deeper.

Everyone understood that this meant the Heavenly Dao also recognized Blue Star Academy's actions, bestowing merits and fortune upon them.

"Indeed, not an ordinary sect." Elder Chang Qian from Nirvana Holy Dao Palace sighed.

"Master, Ding Huan truly is the friend I know. I didn't expect him to change so fast, becoming the Young Sect Master of Blue Star Academy, it's simply…" Gan Shijian continued to lament softly.