Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 480 - 473: The Surprise from Ding Huan

After his daughter, Ju Xinchuan, mentioned Ding Huan's teaching at the Pangu Taoist College, he had been eager to meet him. However, Ding Huan had already left.

It wasn't until Ding Huan went to the Immortal Court Palace to sue Lu Chongdao that he got to see him.

But at that time, Ding Huan had Emperor Ping Wei as a backer and had formed ties with Emperor Jin He; he wasn't someone Lord Tao could touch.

Upon realizing Ding Huan's profound understanding of the Nine Court Immortal Law, he became even more eager to forge a relationship with Ding Huan.

Any official working in the Immortal Court, even a Lord, could not guarantee they would avoid lawsuits.

If faced with a lawsuit, having Ding Huan, the personally appointed First Law Officer by the Heavenly Emperor, as a patron was nothing to fear.

Unexpectedly, he had received a sound transmission Jade Scroll from Ding Huan here, as well as Ding Huan's First Law Officer Jade Token from the Immortal Court.

Lord Tao picked up the First Law Officer Jade Token, and he knew more clearly than anyone what Ding Huan's words meant, what leaving behind the First Law Officer Jade Token meant.

And the reason why Ding Huan dared not meet with him today.

Ding Huan mentioned in the Immortal Court Palace he intended to get acquainted with him. That's because his Divine Will had been observing Ding Huan, which Ding Huan must have known.

Had it not been for today's incidents, his Divine Will might have left a bad impression on Ding Huan.

As for why Ding Huan dared not meet with him today, it was naturally for fear that he would detain Ding Huan.

Ding Huan's profound understanding of the Dao Rhythm Law meant that any Lord, not just him, would want to detain Ding Huan and bring him to their Lord Tao Mansion for an in-depth conversation.

Now that Ding Huan was not here, he became even more concerned with the words Ding Huan had left behind.

That was the difference between presence and absence.

It wasn't just that he wanted to form a friendship with Ding Huan; even if he didn't want to, he dared not offend him.

Who was Ding Huan?

Holding back, he had already taken care of Bu Yue, the First Immortal Prime Minister.

Not only that, with just a single Crystal Ball video, he nearly brought grief upon Star Lord Wu Cheng.

As for Ding Huan leaving behind the First Law Officer's Jade Token, it was due to concerns that his promise to help might only be lip service.

Ding Huan hoped that he would genuinely help Da Fan Immortal Sect, not just pay it lip service.

Lord Tao put away the items and smiled, "Thank you, Sect Master Ji, indeed Ding Huan is a good friend of mine."

Ding Huan? Ji Changsi looked at Lord Tao bewildered.

Lord Tao gestured for Ji Changsi to go on stage and speak.

With some trepidation in his heart, Ji Changsi faced the crowd and said, "Today, I stand here, not because my Da Fan Immortal Sect is strong, but because of a disciple of ours, Lao Liu.

Without Lao Liu, my Da Fan Immortal Sect wouldn't be standing here at all, without Lao Liu, it would have been quite an achievement for us just to preserve our status as a Five-star Immortal Sect, let alone daring to hope for Eight-stars.

Having become an Eight-star Immortal Sect, I, Ji Changsi, promise to prioritize the stability of the Great Immortal Domain as our essential duty and to continue to glorify our Immortal Sect. Once again, I thank Lord Tao and all of you."

After speaking those few simple words, Ji Changsi bowed deeply.

The masters and elders from the Eight-star and Seven-star Immortal Sects sneered in their hearts.

You, a Five-star Immortal Sect, aspire to become an Eight-star Immortal Sect. Leaving aside the honor given by the Immortal Court, let's see if you can survive first.

"Alright, you stand beside me," said Lord Tao to Ji Changsi with a smile.

Hearing he wasn't being asked to step down, Ji Changsi was somewhat pleasantly surprised. In fact, his role as the first-place finisher was now complete.

Lord Tao looked over the many cultivators in the plaza and declared loudly, "Just now, someone entrusted Sect Master Ji Changsi to deliver an item to me."

After speaking, Lord Tao raised a Jade Token: "The item is this Jade Token. Does anyone know what it is?"

The crowd was clueless. It was time to confer awards and define the star levels for the major Immortal Sects. Why mention this Jade Token now?

Even if Lord Tao said he was going to sleep and would come back later, everyone had to bear with it.

Murmurs rippled through the audience. The Southern Lord continued, "This Jade Plate is actually issued personally by the Heavenly Emperor himself, and it is the only 'First Law Officer' Identity Jade of our Immortal Court."

Upon hearing this, some of the Sect Masters began to understand.

Although they resided within the Great Immortal Domain, they had heard of the Immortal Court's First Law Officer.

They heard about that spectacular court case right in front of the palace hall, which nearly cost the life of the Immortal Prime Minister. Not only that, but a Star Lord was also killed, and a Flag Leader obliterated.

But this was all a power play amongst the mighty, what did it have to do with them?

Even if a Immortal Sect Master from the Great Immortal Domain arrived at the Immortal Court, they would still have to watch their manners.

After the crowd and the Southern Lord had discussed for a moment, he took the initiative to say:

"Actually, when I first arrived and heard that Da Fan Immortal Sect had secured the first place in the Immortal Sect competition, I was quite surprised. How could this be possible? How could a Five-star Immortal Sect achieve first place?"

Upon hearing the Lord's words, some began to have active thoughts.

Could it be that the Southern Lord intended to reveal a deception? Even to strip Da Fan Immortal Sect of their first place?

Unfortunately for them, the words of the Southern Lord were doomed to disappoint:

"It wasn't until shortly before, when Sect Master Ji Changsi brought this competitor's Jade Box to me, that I understood... your defeat was not unjust..."

What did he mean?

"Do you all know who this Lao Liu representing Da Fan Immortal Sect in the competition is? I reckon you couldn't guess, and not just you—had he not confessed it himself, I wouldn't have been able to guess either.

He is Ding Huan, the very First Law Officer appointed directly by the Immortal Court Emperor. Losing to a First Law Officer is no shame, to speak the truth, it's even somewhat an honor.

Think about all that Law Officer Ding has done in the Immortal Court, and you'll know why I say so..."

Those who knew that Ding Huan was the First Law Officer were so astonished by this revelation that their mouths hung open, unable to digest the news.

The First Law Officer of the Immortal Court representing a Five-star Immortal Sect in the Sect ranking competition? And to compete in three events by himself?

The Southern Lord would certainly not lie to them, which meant that Lao Liu truly was the First Law Officer.

Several Sect Masters from the Seven-star and Eight-star Immortal Sects felt a chill down their spines; Ding Huan was the one who had nearly killed the Immortal Prime Minister, a figure even the Great Emperors sought to befriend.

They had actually plotted to eliminate Ding Huan. Wasn't that courting death?

What these people did not know was that Ding Huan had departed precisely to avoid the Southern Lord.

In their minds, since the Southern Lord spoke for Ding Huan, Ding Huan naturally need not fear them.

But how could they understand the underlying complexities?

The Southern Lord chuckled, "Mr. Ding Huan has connections with the likes of Emperor Jin He, Emperor Ping Wei, and various Lords. Don't you think it's normal for him to win against you all?"

"No wonder we always felt Lao Liu's Daoist Skill was unfathomably profound, and that modifying the Great Dao Rules with Array Talismans was as easy as breathing for him—it turns out to be Senior Ding."

"Yes, yes, that explains it."

...

Some Sect Masters who had intended to plot against Ding Huan quickly aligned themselves with the general sentiment. They realized that the Southern Lord was backing Lao Liu and at such times, who would dare to harbor any ulterior motives?

Forget the backing of the Southern Lord; even without it, just the title of First Law Officer on its own meant Ding Huan had enough connections with so many influential figures in the Immortal Court—none would dare to make a move.

"Sect Master Ji..."

The Southern Lord called out to Ji Changsi, who was still dazed.

"The junior is here..." Ji Changsi quickly regained his composure, bowing respectfully.

His heart was in turmoil. Ding Huan, it was actually Ding Huan.

He too had heard of the great Ding Huan—who was, after all, a Sect Master of a Five-star Immortal Sect. In the Immortal Court Palace, Ding Huan had effortlessly taken down an Immortal Law Department Flag Leader and sent him to the dungeons, even receiving Immortal Crystals as an apology.

He had berated the Immortal Prime Minister, who did not dare to utter a word in response.

Such a storied figure was representing the Da Fan Immortal Sect in the competition—it was nothing short of a glorious epoch in the history of establishing their Sect.

No wonder Ding Huan said he wanted to give him a surprise; he had not paid much attention to it then, but now he understood.

The surprise was that his Da Fan Immortal Sect had won first place and, upon advancing to an Eight-star Immortal Sect, not only would no Immortal Sect dare to scheme against them, but a horde of them would queue up to curry favor.

Felicity came so suddenly that for a moment, Ji Changsi could hardly believe it was true.

"This is Mr. Ding Huan's First Law Officer Identity Plate; I'll leave it with you for now. When Mr. Ding Huan comes over, make sure to remind him to visit my Niehe Dojo," said the Southern Lord gently, passing the First Law Officer's Identity Plate to Ji Changsi.

The Southern Lord of course knew that Ding Huan giving him the Identity Plate was to prove his credibility.

Now, not keeping it for himself and instead leaving it with Ji Changsi signaled to Ding Huan that if the Southern Lord was to be his friend, he wouldn't retain the Identity Plate as leverage.

"Thank you, Lord," said Ji Changsi, his hands trembling with emotion as he bowed and accepted Ding Huan's Identity Jade Plate.

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He had already braced himself, resolved to stake everything on this one throw.

If Da Fan Immortal Sect were to survive this ordeal, not only would it be a legend, but he, Ji Changsi, would also become a legend.

Who could have imagined that Da Fan Immortal Sect would not have to risk anything after all and that, moving forward, numerous Immortal Sects would come to win their favor?