In a majestic blue palace with 9 peaks as if swords raised to the sky, an old man with white hair in a white daoist outfit received a message from his disciples. On his back was a sword. It was a jade green sword. The gold engraving on it is shown like golden rays of sunlight. His long elegant white beard was to his chest. He stroked it as he began thinking of what he should do.

From a young age, he had become the sect master of Cloud Sword Sect. What troubles has he not experienced? What difficulty has he not gone through? There was a time where even the very state of the sect was in jeopardy, but he and the peak master persevered and survived.

The message from his disciples, Liu Chang and Hua Ming caused great worry in his heart. Though he didn’t think for even a second that they were lying, it was hard to imagine a supreme being that still existed from the ancient times. All the evidence led to that. Even though Liu Chang also provided his own viewpoints, even claiming that Tan Ye was a being from a higher realm, he couldn’t believe it. What young master from a higher realm would be willing to hide in seclusion?

However if by going by that theory, then Tan Ye should be hiding from a power that was even greater than himself. All in all, it was hard to know what or who Tan Ye is until they meet face to face.

Along with the Sect Master–Qi Donghai, were 2 peak masters that could be considered as the leaders of the sect. A male cultivator with young etiquette looks–Zheng He who was in charge of the Bamboo Sword Haven and commanded the medicine peak. The other, a female cultivator–Gong Ya who was the leader of the Lightning peak. They all stood in front of the teleportation formation. They were alone as the disciples were forbidden to enter at the moment.

Zheng He was like an immortal, a flawless white jade that everyone in the world would admire at a glance. His smile was able to ease people's hearts. The scent of herbs and medicinal smoke linger on his clothes. His dark brown eyes glimmer with kindness and thoughtfulness. Zheng He's hands flowed steady and fluidly.

Gong Ya was like a purple asura. Her eyes were full of determination and will like an iron sword that would never bend. However her beauty was also apparent. Her long deep indigo hair flowed like clouds and streaks of lightning appeared whenever she moved. Coupled with her deep amethyst eyes, her appearance mesmerized those who saw her, but also gave them a sense of fear.

Zheng He bowed and spoke with a refined tone, “Sect Master, are you saying that a senior is visiting?”

Qi Donghai sighed and simply nodded. “That is the case. Liu Chang and Hua Ming said that they would be here by today. That is why I’ve called upon you two today.”

Gong Ya asked, “Sect Master. I’m not saying that Liu Chang and Hua Ming are lying, but this news…sounds too exaggerated. A statue that killed an Immortal Stage Cultivator in one hit, a poem that broke through small stages, and a feast that broke through several realms?”

“I know it sounds unbelievable, but thinking about it again, these food and drinks would be the same as elixirs. When Liu Chang and Hua Ming get back, naturally we will know. By then, all our doubts will be answered.”

Zheng He shook his head, his bright and warm voice reverberated, “I’m just afraid that this will break the power balance between the sect. The elder and I haven’t uprooted all the spies in Cloud Sword Sect. If the other sects were to learn about this senior…The consequences will be terrible. This is no different from inviting disaster.”

“Nothing under the sun can be hidden forever. If they find out, then let it be. What will come, will come regardless of whether Senior is here or not.”

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“If they dare, I’ll wipe them all out from this world!”

A ruthless light shown in Gong Ya’s eyes. Her dark blue sword trembled as lightning sparked from it. The ground beneath the whole sect could feel the tremors of the ground. Sect disciples looked towards the sky as the clouds in the skies began to gather above her. Thunder shook and the wind roared. It was like a raging storm that could cut through heaven and earth.

Qi Donghai waved his right hand and the whole world returned back to normal. With a calm voice he spoke.

“Gong Ya, calm yourself. Our guest will be arriving any time now.”

Gong Ya controlled her anger like the waters cooling a burning furnace.

“...I apologize.”

“Sigh~ you should learn to control your temper, 7th peak master.” Zheng He smiled while shaking his head.

Just as Gong Ya was about to rebut, they felt the movement of the formation. Qi Donghai turned his head to the teleportation formation. Spiritual energy produced waves of light.

“They’re here.”

Three figures started to appear within the light. Liu Chang, Hua Ming, and Tan Ye walked out of the teleportation formation.

“Master.” Liu Chang and Hua Ming said in unison while also bowing.

Qi Donghai nodded in satisfaction.

“I see that both of you have had fortunate encounters on your travels.”

Zheng He and Gong Ya on the other hand were deeply disturbed. Now that it was confirmed, that meant that Tan Ye as a supreme being was completely true as well.

Liu Chang spoke towards Tan Ye, “Master Tan Ye, this is my master and the two peak masters.”

“Sect Master, Qi Donghai.”

“7th Peak Master, Gong Ya.”

“2nd Peak Master, Zheng He.”

Qi Donghai and the two peak masters bowed. Tan Ye was caught off guard.

“We greet Senior to Cloud Sword Sect!” They announced in unison.

Tan Ye could only helplessly look on as he was called as a senior by people who were quadruple his own. It wasn’t exactly bad or anything, but he felt that it just felt wrong.

“Please get up!” Tan Ye rushed to stop them from bowing any longer. “I don’t deserve this much respect and I’m not a senior!”

Tan Ye sighed as he looked at their confused faces. He trusted Liu Chang and Hua Ming, which was why he also trusted their master to an extent. Tan Ye wasn’t so foolish to just trust anyone, but he felt that he needed to correct people's view of him or he might have to face the consequences further down in the future.

“Why are all of you calling me senior!?”

Without hiding anything, Tan Ye asked the question that has always been in his mind. It couldn’t be because of his looks which has barely any white strands, nor could it be for his strength. So why did everyone he met call him senior?

Qi Donghai asked Tan Ye, “Junior doesn’t dare to disrespect Senior. If senior thinks that this name is disrespectful, then we will change it immediately!”

“No, that’s not what I meant!” Tan Ye felt like he had a headache. “I’m just a normal person. I don’t deserve to be called a senior!”

“Senior is joking with us. We can tell just from the aura that Senior exudes would be enough to be a Heavenly Stage expert!”

“My aura?” He looked down and inspected his body to no avail.

Could it be that I’m being mistaken for an expert? This can’t continue. What if they ask me to fight someone?!

“I’m really just a normal person! This aura thing–i-its–” Not knowing what words to explain he was cut off by Zheng He.

“Yes, Senior is a normal person.”

Tan Ye finally smiled after one of them understood.

“Yes, Senior is a normal. Person.” Gong Ya also repeated.

“Senior. You are just a normal person.” Qi Donghai said as he bowed.

Tan Ye who was fed up with explaining left them to their thoughts. Even if he tried his best, they wouldn’t change their minds.

“Forget it…From now on just call me Tan Ye.”

“...Master Tan Ye.”

“......good enough.”

Feeling that it was just a name, he disregarded the “Master”, just like with Liu Chang. Arguing with people wasn’t his favorite pastime either.

“I-I’m a little tired, can we talk inside?”

For now, he just wanted to get this over with so he can set his stuff up.