"That's the Great Emperor's voice, I can't be mistaken!"

"Yes, it's definitely the Great Emperor's voice, hurry and become a disciple!"

"Xiaoyao Sect has opened, who would go to any other sect? Quickly, to Xiaoyao Sect!"

"I hope I can join the Great Emperor's sect, then my life would be worry-free."

Upon hearing that the Xiaoyao Sect started accepting disciples, the entire nation couldn't hold back and rushed towards the direction of the Xiaoyao Sect.

In the skies, countless cultivators were performing sword flight, and there were strong ones who shrank the earth into inches, crossing tens of thousands of miles in just a few steps.

Li Long led the entire Maintenance Department, majestically heading towards the Xiaoyao Sect together.

Almost the entire nation was en route to the Xiaoyao Sect.

This left the sects from the Cyan Heaven Immortal Realm utterly stunned.

They promised to open the gates for disciples, yet everyone left, not even giving a glance?

...

In the sky, a long sword carried two people, Chen Lan and Luo Tao.

"Lao Chen, are you really confident I can enter Xiaoyao Sect?" Luo Tao asked doubtfully.

Originally, he wasn't confident, but Chen Lan assured him that he could enter Xiaoyao Sect, and with a high success rate too.

"Don't worry, you can definitely do it, your aptitude is so good," Chen Lan smiled.

"Alright, once I get into Xiaoyao Sect, I'll surely matchmake you with Lan Lan."

"I seriously can't handle this, why always Lan Lan? She's not even of age yet, can't you, as her brother, give her some space?" Chen Lan was speechless.

"I need to think about her future. Anyways, she likes you, and you're my brother, as they say, keep good things within the family."

"Is that how that saying is used?"

"How else?"

"Enough, shut up, or I'll throw you off."

"..."

Finally, it was quiet, and Chen Lan shook his head with a helpless smile.

Thus, the two approached Xiaoyao Sect quickly without exchanging another word.

Already they could see the open space below Xiaoyao Sect, packed with people, with countless others standing in the air, waiting for the sect's grand opening.

"Whoa, so many people?!" Luo Tao looked out, seeing a vast sea of heads, the entire sky was filled with people, obscuring all else.

People were everywhere, both on the ground and in the sky, potentially millions, with many more yet to arrive.

Considering the national population of over two billion, if everyone showed up, he couldn't imagine how spectacular it would be.

Chen Lan also recognized many familiar faces, including his companions, almost all of whom had come, including Li Long and others.

"Worthy of being the Free and Unfettered Great Emperor, such influence! With just a word, he'd gather the entire nation to learn and become disciples," Luo Tao remarked enviously, his eyes filled with admiration for the Celestial Venerable of Freedom.

"If I could see the Great Emperor, I'd want to kneel and bow, hoping he'd accept me as a true disciple."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan's mouth twitched a few times but he remained silent.

"With so many people, Lao Chen, do you really think I can make it?" Luo Tao turned to Chen Lan, eyes showing worry.

If it were tens of thousands, he might stand a chance, but now, with millions, including many powerful ones, how could he manage?

"Don't worry, believe in yourself," Chen Lan replied with a faint smile.

"Yeah, once I get into Xiaoyao Sect, I won't forget you, I'm not an ungrateful person."

"Yes, I know."

The two sat atop the flying sword, as time slowly passed.

Until five minutes later, a figure emerged from within Xiaoyao Sect!

Instantly, countless people perked up, eyes wide, staring intently at that figure.

"Someone's coming out, is it the Great Emperor of Freedom?"

"I don't know, looks tall, probably a man, maybe it's really the Great Emperor of Freedom."

"Getting closer, seems to be a middle-aged man, ah, I thought the Great Emperor would be a young lad."

"Has this day finally come? Can I finally see the true face of the Great Emperor?"

"So excited! I feel a hormonal rush, sweating all over, hope the Great Emperor is really handsome."

Countless people were extremely nervous watching that figure, buzzing with discussion.

They all thought that silhouette was the Celestial Venerable of Freedom. It might be the first time they've seen the true face of the Celestial Venerable, not being nervous would be strange.

...

"Finally found you, husband," Gu Ying thought silently, clenching her fists, extremely excited, her body trembling with excitement.

Finally, she no longer needed to maintain the image of a young lady; she could reveal her true self for love!

Celestial Venerable of Freedom, here I come!

Not only her, but Yan Yu felt the same way.

Standing in the Maintenance Department's ranks, her demeanor was composed, but internally she was anxious, her eyes fiery, eager to see who the Celestial Venerable of Freedom was.

Is he really as handsome as Chen Lan said?

Several companions among the crowd, nervously watching that figure.

Impatiently wanting to know the true face of the Celestial Venerable of Freedom.

The entire nation was waiting for this moment, waiting for the Celestial Venerable of Freedom to reveal his true face!

Slowly, that figure walked out of Xiaoyao Sect, getting closer and closer until he stood before everyone, revealing his true face.

To everyone's shock.

Because it was a rather ordinary-looking middle-aged man, not handsome, but not ugly either, just an average face.

This appearance shattered the idealized image many had of the Celestial Venerable of Freedom and broke the hearts of countless young women.

In their minds, the Great Emperor of Freedom was a powerfully charismatic man who could destroy worlds at will, surely very handsome. They had imagined many celebrities' faces on the Great Emperor of Freedom before.

This moment shattered that image!

"Ah, is this the Celestial Venerable of Freedom? No way, it's nothing like I imagined."

"I thought he'd be very handsome! He's not ugly, but still far from it!"

"What do you know? The Great Emperor has the ability to change appearances, maybe he did this on purpose, watch what you say."

"Yeah, even if you don't like it, I do. No matter how he looks, as long as it's the Celestial Venerable of Freedom, I like it."

Many spoke their minds straightforwardly, but most dared not, fearing to offend the Great Emperor even if they felt disappointed.

"Looks alright, but I'm not into looks," Gu Ying paused, smiling slightly, not resistant.

She liked the person that was the Great Emperor of Freedom, not caring about appearance. It didn't matter to her.

Besides, he wasn't ugly, nor could he be called very handsome, just passable.

"Didn't they say he's very handsome?" Yan Yu was a bit disappointed. She heard from Chen Lan that the Celestial Venerable of Freedom was handsome, but how come he appeared like this?

Was Chen Lan lying to her?

Looks like she'd need to ask him clearly next time.

Countless people were watching that face, some felt disappointed, others didn't care, some thought that the Great Emperor's looks were given by his parents, who were they to judge?

"So, he was a middle-aged man? I thought he'd be younger," Luo Tao commented.

Beside him, Chen Lan smiled silently, not expecting Master Qingxuan's appearance would lead to such a misunderstanding.

But he was too lazy to explain.

Apart from Chen Lan, the only one who knew who the Celestial Venerable of Freedom was, was Chen Mingyuan.

The Chen Family was also present.

"Grandpa, is that the Celestial Venerable of Freedom?" Chen Xi looked up at Master Qingxuan in the sky, asking curiously.

Thinking of something, her face blushed slightly.

The rest of the Chen Family also wondered if that was the Celestial Venerable of Freedom, all eyes on Chen Mingyuan.

Chen Mingyuan remained silent.

At this moment, Master Qingxuan in the sky spoke, his voice thunderous, echoing.

"I am the Outer Sect Leader of Xiaoyao Sect, Master Qingxuan. The Sect Leader is not here, I will oversee the disciple ceremony in his stead."

"The disciple selection ceremony officially begins!"

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