C710 Woo Zhengyang the Amorous Cultivator

The grand ceremony for the Profound Heaven Sect's advancement to the Profound Heaven Gate was completed successfully, leaving many attendees feeling it was well worth their time. The impressive lineup of guests, including the esteemed Elder Hee Wanli from the Golden Scale Sect, was a sight to behold. Even the envoys from the various sects under the Golden Scale Sect opened the eyes of many, providing insights into the outside world and helping attendees gauge their own strengths more accurately.

From the moment the red cloth was pulled away, the Profound Heaven Gate officially advanced, joining the ranks of the seven major sects under the Golden Scale Sect, alongside the Light Sword Gate, Dark Sword Gate, Idealist Gate, Six Desires Gate, Seven Emotions Gate, and Ice Heart Gate. However, according to the rules set by the Golden Scale Sect, the newly promoted Profound Heaven Gate was temporarily ranked last, at seventh place.

As the final proceedings concluded, the advancement of the Profound Heaven Gate was solidified. Yet, an unexpected twist occurred. On the battle rankings announced by the Profound Heaven Gate, Woo Zhengyang's name appeared at the top. This was understandable, but his position as a guest elder left many puzzled.

Since the battle rankings were officially released, it was clear they had been approved within the Profound Heaven Gate. This meant that both the leadership of the Profound Heaven Sect and Woo Zhengyang himself were aware of and agreed to this arrangement. People found it hard to believe that the Profound Heaven Gate would willingly place Woo Zhengyang in an external position, as it was evident that he had been instrumental in crafting the current success.

The only possibility is that Woo Zhengyang intended it this way.

"What does that mean?"

"Does Woo Zhengyang think he's strong enough that the little Heavenly Martial Sect can no longer satisfy his ambitions?"

People were buzzing with opinions. Some believed Woo Zhengyang had the ambition and strength, so it was only natural. Others argued that despite his current power, the Profound Heaven Sect, now known as the Profound Heaven Gate, was his foundation, and his actions seemed ungrateful.

However, there were dissenting voices. They pointed out that Woo Zhengyang's rise to power had been scrutinized, and his ties to the Profound Heaven Sect weren't as significant as some thought. He almost lost his life due to the sect's elders. Even if he owed them for nurturing him, Woo Zhengyang had saved the Profound Heaven Sect multiple times. Without his interventions, the sect might not even exist today, let alone have advanced to the Profound Heaven Gate.

Woo Zhengyang was always a hot topic, and any debate about him was bound to be heated. This time was no different, given the magnitude of the situation.

Yet, everyone knew their arguments were just for show. The truth was something only Woo Zhengyang and the people of the Profound Heaven Gate knew. It was up to them to reveal it.

Meanwhile, within the Profound Heaven Gate, the banquet continued, but everyone's attention had shifted to the battle rankings displayed by the sect.

When Woo Zhengyang's name and position were announced, everyone was taken aback. Even the other sect representatives couldn't hide their surprise upon hearing the news. They were all gathered here largely because of Woo Zhengyang's reputation. If Zhengyang didn't feel such a strong connection to the Profound Heaven Sect, they might have to rethink their stance.

However, today was the Profound Heaven Sect's advancement ceremony, and Zhengyang's position was a personal matter. No matter how curious they were, they wouldn't dare to ask about it publicly. Asking the wrong question could not only embarrass the Profound Heaven Sect but also risk angering the formidable Zhengyang.

While others hesitated, Hee Wanli seemed unconcerned. Whether intentionally or not, he started reading the rankings from the bottom up, softly reciting each name and position. When he reached the top, he casually remarked to Zhengyang, "Wow... you've really outdone yourself, jumping straight to the top. From a mere disciple to a Grand Elder, you've moved up pretty fast."

As he continued, Hee Wanli suddenly noticed the title and sprang to his feet in shock, exclaiming, "Guest Elder? How did you become a Guest Elder? What's going on here?"

Hee Wanli's exaggerated reaction left many feeling awkward. His behavior seemed too staged. Normally, people would start at the top of the list and work their way down. Who would suppress their curiosity and read from the bottom up? It was clear he had seen the top name first but hadn't had the chance to act surprised, so he pretended to read from the bottom to maintain his composure.

However, no one dared to question Hee Wanli, and although his actions seemed insincere, he raised a question that many were eager to have answered. They were all curious about how Woo Zhengyang suddenly became a guest elder.

When Hee Wanli asked the question, Woo Zhengyang and Nie Fengyu's expressions changed slightly. They hadn't anticipated Hee Wanli's unexpected presence today, nor did they expect him to directly ask such a question.

"Oh, I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have gotten involved in this matter. I was just too shocked and lost my composure... If it's inconvenient, just pretend I didn't ask," Hee Wanli said apologetically before anyone could respond.

Woo Zhengyang smirked inwardly. Hee Wanli was indeed shameless, blatantly asking the question and then offering such a flimsy excuse. But Hee Wanli's boldness had its purpose. By stirring things up, he forced Woo Zhengyang and the others to respond. If they didn't, who knows what rumors might start? Yet, even if they answered, a poorly handled response could still lead to embarrassment, making Hee Wanli's efforts worthwhile.

Woo Zhengyang glanced at Hee Wanli and smiled slightly, "There's nothing inconvenient about it. I will soon take on the role of a guest elder at the Ice Heart Sect."

"Woo Zhengyang will soon become a guest elder at the Ice Heart Sect! What's going on?"

Everyone's been saying that Woo Zhengyang has been exchanging glances with Bing Yue, the leader of the Ice Heart Sect, for quite some time. Could it be that Woo Zhengyang is giving up on the Profound Heaven Sect for Bing Yue? But why would he? Both sects are under the Golden Scale Sect, and the Ice Heart Sect is just the second-to-last in rank. The Profound Heaven Sect seems to have more potential, right?

"Ha... what do you know? The hardest thing to resist is a beautiful woman's charm! Bing Yue is a top-notch beauty, and Woo Zhengyang is known for being quite the romantic. It's not surprising he'd do something like this for a beauty. Besides, the so-called potential of the Profound Heaven Sect comes from Woo Zhengyang. Wherever he is, that's where the potential lies. By becoming an elder for both the Profound Heaven and Ice Heart Sects, he's benefiting both."

"Oh, I'm so envious! Woo Zhengyang is surrounded by four celestial maidens, a mysterious princess, and a peerless Red-Clad Martial King. Now he even has the leader of the Ice Heart Sect. How are the rest of us supposed to live?"

Woo Zhengyang's actions sparked a wave of gossip among the people. As they talked, everyone agreed that Woo Zhengyang must have been drawn to Bing Yue's beauty, which is why he became an elder for the Ice Heart Sect.

The nickname "Romantic Woo Zhengyang" started making the rounds, eventually evolving into "The Passionate Woo Zhengyang."