On the Seven Stars Sword Sect's main square, led by Deputy Sect Master Duan Fei, the sect gathered its 100,000 disciples. Of course, less than 10,000 of these were humans; the rest were demon clans brought by the Howling Moon Sky Wolf a few years ago. The Seven Stars Sword Sect didn't discriminate against these demon clans. After all, even their own Deputy Sect Master was getting along well with the Snow Fox clan's princess. With the Deputy Sect Master taking the lead, and given that the Seven Stars Sword Sect was an incredibly young sect mostly comprised of young people who had grown up reading tales of romance between humans and demons, many naturally wanted to emulate the Deputy Sect Master.
Thus, in recent years, the Seven Stars Sword Sect had seen quite a few instances of romance between humans and demons.
Currently, the sect's Senior Brother Yang Fan was getting along well with a beautiful girl from the Dragon Butterfly clan.
Duan Fei naturally wouldn't stop these relationships. Initially, he had worried that the sect members would discriminate against the demon clans. At first, he and the Snow Fox clan's Princess Xiaohua had kept their relationship hidden. This scene was exactly what he wanted to see; he couldn't be happier that different races within the sect could get along harmoniously. How could he possibly stop it?
"Brother Duan, what kind of person is our Sect Master?" A tall, beautiful woman beside Duan Fei asked softly. She was the Snow Fox clan's Princess Xuehua, also known as "Xiaohua" by Duan Fei.
Xuehua was actually a little worried that the Sect Master wouldn't approve of her relationship with Duan Fei. Although everyone in the sect was optimistic about them, what if the Sect Master was the exception?
Duan Fei sensed Xuehua's unease and patted her shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, other than being a bit of a smart aleck, Big Brother is alright. He won't look down on you."
"Brother Duan, is it really okay for you to talk about the Sect Master like that?" Xuehua was still a little worried. This was the Sect Master, after all. For all the demon clans who had newly joined the Seven Stars Sword Sect, the Sect Master had always been a legendary figure. Yet, they could feel the humans in the sect's love and respect for the Sect Master, which made Xuehua very curious. Just what kind of person was their Sect Master?
How could such a beloved person be a smart aleck?
"Hehe, Xiaohua, don't worry. When I say Big Brother is a smart aleck, it's only relative to our teacher," Duan Fei chuckled. This time, Teacher went to pick up Big Brother, so Big Brother would probably be subjected to another round of Teacher's loving education.
"Mm!" Xuehua nodded gently, clinging to Duan Fei's arm like a docile bird.
"Deputy Sect Master, is the Sect Master really returning today?" At this moment, Chen Fan, a veteran figure of the Seven Stars Sword Sect, walked over.
Chen Fan's cultivation wasn't high; it was even lower than Yang Fan's current level. Yang Fan had already broken through to the Nirvana Realm, while Chen Fan's cultivation, although it had improved over the years, was only at the eighth level of the Life and Death Realm. After all, he wasn't a top genius. Ten years ago, he had just broken through to the Life and Death Realm using a Life and Death Breakthrough Pill. Now, cultivating to the eighth level of the Life and Death Realm was also due to the abundance of cultivation resources.
The eighth level of the Life and Death Realm was undoubtedly a sect-guarding expert for some small and medium-sized sects, but for the current Seven Stars Sword Sect, it was only equivalent to an elite disciple. Coupled with the addition of the Howling Moon Sky Wolf and many other powerful demon clans, Chen Fan, the elder known as the "Sect's Grand Elder," seemed increasingly awkward.
There were also some unfavorable voices about him within the sect.
Chen Fan himself felt that his strength didn't match the position of elder. He had suggested to Duan Fei that his level be lowered, even to the level of a disciple, but Duan Fei refused.
Chen Fan had made significant contributions to the Seven Stars Sword Sect's current scale. Duan Fei was responsible for handling the sect's internal affairs, while Chen Fan was responsible for the sale of pure essence crystals. It could be said that most of the Seven Stars Sword Sect's resources were obtained by Chen Fan.
Not to mention that Chen Fan had brought his entire family to join the Seven Stars Sword Sect when it was still insignificant. How could Duan Fei reduce his position just because his cultivation wasn't high enough?
Besides, Chen Fan's cultivation talent wasn't high, but his business talent was unmatched in the entire Seven Stars Sword Sect. He alone could manage the entire Pure Essence Pavilion of the Northern Star. Even if Duan Fei removed himself from the position of Deputy Sect Master, he couldn't possibly move Chen Fan.
Seeing Chen Fan walk over and ask, Duan Fei said, "Teacher went to pick him up, so he will naturally be back today."
As soon as Duan Fei finished speaking, the space above the square distorted. Soon, a huge space portal appeared in the sky. Everyone in the Seven Stars Sword Sect held their breath at this moment, because they knew that their Sect Master was about to return.
Gu Changsheng led Li Beifei and others out of the space portal. The next moment, they heard a deafening sound.
"Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Supreme Sect Master!"
The 100,000 living beings shouted in unison, and the immense momentum instantly dispersed the clouds in the sky.
Li Beifei was immediately startled. He looked at the sea of people on the square and was a little confused.
Was this still his Seven Stars Sword Sect? How were there so many people?
Just as Li Beifei was bewildered, Gu Changsheng kicked him in the butt.
"They're calling you. What are you spacing out for?" Gu Changsheng said. This kid, why was he acting like he had never seen the world? He was losing face for his teacher.
"Master..." Li Beifei looked at Gu Changsheng with resentment. I know they're calling me, but they're calling you too! Also, with so many people watching, couldn't you give your disciple a little bit of face?
However, Li Beifei still smiled and waved to everyone. Although there were many unfamiliar auras among them, this was where his dream had set sail, and he wouldn't forget it.
At this moment, Duan Fei led Xuehua into the sky.
"Teacher!"
"Supreme Sect Master!"
The two first greeted Gu Changsheng, and then Duan Fei looked at Li Beifei.
"Big Brother, how is it? Were you scared?"
Duan Fei looked at Li Beifei triumphantly.
"Quick, tell me, what's going on? Why are there demon clans?" Li Beifei asked.
Xuehua, who was beside him, trembled slightly when she heard this, feeling uneasy, thinking that Li Beifei didn't like the demon clans.
Gu Changsheng frowned and slapped the back of Li Beifei's head with a "smack."
"How are you talking?" Gu Changsheng said unhappily.
Li Beifei rubbed the back of his head aggrievedly, saying, "I didn't mean anything else. I'm just asking. Can't I even ask?"
"Oh, you dare to talk back to your teacher?" Gu Changsheng said, rolling up his sleeves.
Seeing this, Li Beifei quickly admitted his mistake: "Master, I was wrong, I was wrong. I apologize for the tone of my voice just now."
"That's more like it." Gu Changsheng put down his sleeves and then said to Xuehua, "Xiaohua, this rebellious disciple doesn't know how to talk. He doesn't mean to discriminate against the demon clans. Don't take it to heart. I'll support you and Xiao Duan Fei's relationship."
"Thank you, Teacher!"
"Thank you, Supreme Sect Master!"
Duan Fei and Xuehua were overjoyed. With the support of Teacher (Supreme Sect Master), their relationship was a sure thing.
"Hey, wait, you guys are..."
Only then did Li Beifei notice Xuehua clinging to Duan Fei's arm, looking at them in shock.
"Hehe, Big Brother, this is Xuehua, the princess of the Snow Fox clan. Well, she's also my future wife. Xuehua and I have already set a date for our wedding. After the grudges with the Profound Heaven Sword Sect and the Rift Sky Sword Sect are resolved, we will get married."
Duan Fei held Xuehua's hand, his face full of happiness.
"So it's my sister-in-law. You don't have to call me Sect Master in the future. Just call me Big Brother, like Duan Fei," Li Beifei said cheerfully, also understanding why the old guy had hit him earlier. After all, romance between humans and demons was a sensitive issue, and not everyone could accept it.
Next, Duan Fei led everyone to the sect's main hall and also had Chen Fan dismiss the sect disciples from the square.
After all, the task of welcoming the Sect Master's return had been completed, and they couldn't just keep them gathered in the square.
Gu Changsheng, however, pulled Divine Calculator away to drink and play chess. They, as old guys, shouldn't interfere in the young people's affairs.
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