Wh-what’s going on?

When Li Changshou steadied him, Ao Yi was completely dumbfounded.

Sitting in the center of the back hall was none other than Human Teaching’s Grand Master Xuandu, who had previously appeared in the South Sea!

On the left was Zhao Gongming, on the right was Chijingzi, Yellow Dragon True Immortal, Heavenly Lord Qin Wan, Heavenly Lord White Ritual… there were great experts from all Three Schools present!

No ordinary people came and went, all were distinguished companions!

Although not many experts from the Three Schools had come, and strictly speaking, there were only four or five disciples of the Sages, these few people’s status was truly too weighty!

For a moment, Ao Yi felt he wasn’t worthy to be his Brother’s Sect Master’s disciple. As the Dragon Palace’s Second Prince and a minor True Immortal of the Jie School, he truly had…

Brought shame to his elder brother!

However, Ao Yi then heard a slightly reproachful voice:

“Brother Er, why have you only come now?”

Ao Yi looked up at Li Changshou’s paper puppet avatar, about to speak when he received Li Changshou’s transmitted voice.

“Stay calm, go forward and pay respects, then invite several Dragon Clan elders to come drink tea.”

Ao Yi quickly nodded, first went forward to pay respects to Zhao Gongming, then bowed to the Grand Master, then turned to greet the several experts from the Jie and Orthodox Schools.

This handsome youth with horns on his head bowed left and right, constantly calling out “Uncle Master” and “Senior Uncle,” making people look at him…

And want to give him red envelopes.

Heavenly Lord Qin Wan smiled and said: “This is a cultivator from our Golden Turtle Island, Great Immortal Black Cloud’s disciple, and also the East Sea Dragon Palace’s Second Prince, Ao Yi.”

Immediately, the Orthodox School immortals praised Ao Yi for knowing etiquette and being likable, while the Jie School immortals commended Ao Yi’s handsome appearance and stable foundation, making Ao Yi somewhat embarrassed by all the praise.

Grand Master Xuandu said: “Ao Yi, come forward.”

“Yes,” Ao Yi hurriedly came forward, paying the disciple’s respects.

The Grand Master took out a jade bottle from his sleeve, placed it in Ao Yi’s hand, and smiled saying: “I know your Dragon Clan doesn’t lack treasures. This is a Foundation-Stabilizing Cultivation-Enhancing Spirit Pill refined by the Lord of the Way, quite a rare item. As Changzhen’s Second Sect Master and the Sea God Temple’s protector, don’t neglect your cultivation matters.”

Ao Yi suppressed his excitement and thanked the Grand Master for the reward.

Li Changshou cast a deep glance from the side, while the Grand Master squinted and smiled, pretending not to see it.

The immortals on both sides weren’t foolish people. Even those who didn’t know the Sea God Temple’s internal affairs, upon seeing Ao Yi and the Dragon Clan and understanding Ao Yi’s relationship with the Sea God Temple, most understood why Sea God Changzhen had invited Three Schools’ immortals to witness the ceremony.

He probably wanted to shock the arrogant Dragon Clan.

Soon after, Ao Yi invited several Dragon Clan elders to rest in a corner of the back hall.

These Dragon Clan elders remained quite calm, after all, they had seen many storms, maintaining the Dragon Clan’s dignity and pride without any interaction with the Three Schools’ immortals.

Before the second wave of Orthodox and Jie School’s “reinforcements” arrived, the guests were mostly complete.

Li Changshou calculated the timing and, when fish-belly white appeared in the east, guided six Cloud-Mounting Platforms into the sky above the Sea God Temple.

Grand Master Xuandu stood up and smiled saying: “Everyone please, let’s see what Changzhen has prepared.”

The immortals from both schools rose together, following behind Grand Master Xuandu as they floated out and took their seats on the Cloud-Mounting Platforms.

Li Changshou arranged Grand Master Xuandu, Zhao Gongming, Chijingzi, Yellow Dragon True Immortal, the Ten Heavenly Lords, and Fire Spirit Holy Mother on one separate Cloud-Mounting Platform.

Other immortals were seated according to their Dao lineages, while the Dragon Clan elders occupied a separate Cloud-Mounting Platform.

Although compared to Dragon Clan assemblies and grand weddings, what the Sea God Temple had arranged…

Did seem somewhat modest.

But when the six Cloud-Mounting Platforms flew out of Anshui City, the magnificent scene of the sea of people below was quite spectacular.

At this moment, as six white clouds flew over, with immortal light swirling and shadowy figures above, the mortals below all shouted “Sea God” and “Immortals,” the sound waves like mountain calls and sea roars!

Soon, the six white clouds stabilized in front of that high platform, at the best ‘viewing’ position that Li Changshou had calculated.

Not long after, hundreds of Dragon Clan experts arrived, sitting on clouds beside the Cloud-Mounting Platforms, most curiously observing Dao experts like Grand Master Xuandu and Zhao Gongming…

Wanting to not submit, yet not daring to not submit.

The platform Li Changshou had built was ten zhang high, piled with earth and stone, with a square platform on top twenty zhang long and wide, with wide-edged stairs on three sides leading up.

A huge bronze mirror stood on the platform’s south side, carved with complex formations, its purpose unknown.

What was the Sea God Temple… planning?

Both schools’ immortals were somewhat puzzled, and the Dragon Clan also felt curious.

“Chang… zhen?”

Grand Master Xuandu called out, and Li Changshou, who was instructing several female musicians behind the high platform, quickly flew up on a cloud.

“Disciple is here.”

“What are you preparing to do?”

Grand Master Xuandu smiled and said: “Are you going to preach here, or promote your Sea God Temple teachings to mortals?”

Li Changshou hurriedly said: “Grand Master, how would this disciple dare to preach before so many experts? The Sea God Temple’s teachings are only to encourage mortals toward goodness. Today there is a joyous matter, so this disciple specially prepared some dance dramas to entertain the seniors and friends, to share with the Sea God Temple believers.”

The Grand Master immediately became interested, “You understand these things?”

“A little bit,” Li Changshou smiled and said, “This disciple will go down to prepare now.”

The Grand Master said: “Go busy yourself then, I’ll help you host here.”

The immortals on the surrounding Cloud-Mounting Platforms quickly spoke up, all saying there was no need to trouble themselves, they would be fine on their own.

Have the Grand Master serve tea?

That must be hospitality standards only possible in the Purple Void Palace!

Li Changshou flew down to continue busying himself, as the ‘on-site director,’ he still needed to provide on-site guidance…

Soon dozens of large men carried drums, guqins, pipas, and other instruments, arranging them in the two corners on the south side of the high platform.

Following that, this group of strong men stood in the center of the high platform, crossing their fists before their chests, striking poses.

Though appearing calm on the surface, in reality, Li Changshou’s voice transmissions hadn’t stopped…

“Watch your expressions, you must smile later, smile, think of happy things!”

“The one in the back corner, your position is off, move three inches to the left!”

“Remember, as we practiced before, use appropriate force, it must be appropriate, you’re dancing, not fighting with the neighboring village!”

One by one, musicians came up onto the high platform, all mortal men and women, sitting by the instruments in the corners.

At this time, Li Changshou shook his whisk.

That large bronze mirror gradually began to glow, all its restrictions and talismans activating, forming projections in the sky above the crowd in various places.

The sky gradually brightened.

Forty-nine strong men arranged in formation, while the musicians’ hands were placed on strings or held flutes.

When a golden color appeared in the eastern sky and the sun star rose from the eastern sea, a beam of golden light shone upon the high platform!

Li Changshou patted Ao Yi’s shoulder, and Ao Yi took a deep breath, his form jumping straight up, landing in the center position behind the side of the high platform, raising the drumsticks in his hands and striking forcefully.

Boom!

Forty-nine men wearing red short shirts stomped their feet and swung their fists in unison. Though mortals, they emanated a vigorous masculine power!

The first strong man stepped forward half a step and shouted:

“Hey! Hey hey! Ya—”

The suona sounded, strings played together, and dozens of strong men began dancing in unison with the drumbeat, their movements perfectly coordinated, constantly changing formations.

Cheers immediately arose from the sea of people below, while the immortals on the clouds’ eyes brightened.

In the current primordial world, when speaking of music and dance, the fixed impression was of graceful women dancing elegantly, emphasizing softness and delicacy, viewing a kind of hazy artistic conception.

When arranging these, Li Changshou had also indulged some mischievous interests, with this opening number being adapted from a segment of “Laborers Are the Most Beautiful.”

Originally, he had removed these ‘programs,’ feeling they weren’t necessary;

Who knew that so many Three Schools immortals would come today, to properly entertain these immortals, Li Changshou added these programs back…

After one dance ended, dozens of strong men were panting heavily, wearing sincere and enthusiastic smiles.

Cheers rose again from the mortals below, while the immortals on the clouds marveled in amazement.

Li Changshou breathed a sigh of relief, the effect was not bad…

Ao Yi stopped drumming, turned, and leaped, his form transforming into an azure dragon, using the high platform as a starting point to fly a circle around the vast venue, then transformed back to human form landing on the high platform.

From below immediately rose waves of shouts of “Great Protector,” “Great Protector.”

Ao Yi bowed forward, his image projected into the sky above the sea of people, and spoke loudly:

“Friends over there, how are you?

Friends from the mountains and seas, how are you!”

Countless waves of sound surged forth, merging into rising and falling “Good”s.

Ao Yi raised his hand downward, and the cheers quickly quieted down. Then this Dragon Clan’s Second Prince shouted with clear pronunciation:

“The Sea God Temple has a great celebration!

Immortal friends gather and believers unite!

Everyone has gathered together to celebrate the Sea God Ceremony, the Sea God is watching from the sea and sent me to celebrate together with everyone!

Don’t crowd, and don’t make noise, if you’re hungry or thirsty, you can find prepared food and clean water in your respective areas. Those who grab or cause trouble will be punished by the Sea God!

Did everyone hear clearly?”

The countless mortals below shouted in unison.

“Yes!”

Ao Yi responded with a smile, secretly glancing at the text written on his palm, and shouted:

“Next is our Sea God Temple’s Bear Village divine envoys and Anshui City garrison soldiers performing a grand drama—’The Rise and Fall of the Human Race’!

This is the path of struggle taken by human ancestors, and also carries the hopes of human ancestors for contemporary humans!”

After announcing the program, Ao Yi jumped down from the high platform, let out a long breath, and showed a happy smile to his Brother Sect Master.

Li Changshou raised his right fist and gave a “ding” thumbs up.

At this time, seventeen or eighteen strong men wearing animal skin short skirts and grass wreaths rushed onto the high platform, each calling out “wo wo wo.”

This represented the state when humans had just been created by Great Goddess Nuwa, wandering confused on earth, living by gathering and hunting.

The music and choreography were also ready-made—”Neighboring Mount Tai.”

For a time, the immortals and dragon immortals above, and mortals below, all burst into waves of laughter.

But the Grand Master watched with deep emotion, his eyes carrying some distant memories…

These were all the living conditions of his batch of brothers and sisters back then…

Ah, Changshou was indeed thoughtful.

This dance series also included nineteen other segments such as “Drilling Wood for Fire,” “Ice and Fire War Song,” “Taiji,” “World-Destroying Flood,” and “Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors,” all adapted from the many major events experienced by humans since ancient times.

In the beginning, when humans were first established, it mainly focused on humor; in the middle when humans faced many disasters, the melody became deep and passionate; when humans rose up, the music suddenly became magnificent and grand…

Soon after, the Grand Master called Li Changshou over.

Zhao Gongming, Yellow Dragon True Immortal, and other Three Schools immortals gathered around, eagerly asking Li Changshou how he came up with these ideas, saying it was truly interesting to watch.

Li Changshou couldn’t directly say these were copied from his previous life;

So he said that his avatar had traveled among mortals, combining many mortal human performance forms to create this kind of storytelling dance drama, and it wasn’t his creation.

If the big shots were interested, he could also do some opera.

The immortals were immediately praised endlessly.

When the first dance series was one-third through, two immortal clouds flew in from the north and south, with Orthodox School’s Guangcheng Zi and Yuding True Immortal, and Jie School’s Turtle Spirit Holy Mother and Wudang Holy Mother, each leading over a hundred practitioners coming to ‘join the fun.’

This was naturally out of respect for Grand Master Xuandu.

Xuandu led Li Changshou to welcome them left and right, arranging seats for all the immortals.

The Dragon Clan’s position was squeezed slightly further away…

After another moment, a gray cloud flew in from the west;

Several muscular men stood at the front, followed by over a hundred burly figures—it was the Netherworld group that had just arrived.

They saw several shamanic people performing war dances on the high platform and immediately frowned.

Soul-Collecting Envoy Ox-Head frowned and said: “How can descendants of my Shamanic Tribe be dancing on stage!”

A Netherworld general beside him nudged Ox-Head’s arm and raised his chin toward the mass of figures above the high platform.

Ox-Head looked carefully and immediately recognized several people among them, then carefully sensed the concealed Dao rhyme of these experts, and couldn’t help but give an embarrassed smile.

“Not bad dancing, bringing glory to us!”

A group of Netherworld officers of shamanic origin couldn’t help but be amused.

Li Changshou flew to welcome them, introducing himself as the South Sea God, and mentioned his ‘friend Li Changshou from Immortal-Crossing Gate.’

Ox-Head and the other shamans were also very polite, constantly praising the Sea God and expressing gratitude for the Sea God Temple’s care for the shamanic tribe.

This also marked the beginning of formally establishing relationships with the Netherworld.

The shamanic tribe preferred standing on the ground, and Li Changshou had reserved positions for them in advance. The arrival of the Netherworld group didn’t attract much attention.

On the South Sea shore, music carried for hundreds of li;

At the Sea God Ceremony, cheers and laughter abounded.

By the time the “Human Rise and Fall” dance series ended, the ceremony’s atmosphere had reached its climax.

Some Jie School and Orthodox School immortals also asked Li Changshou how to arrange such a dance series, but Li Changshou couldn’t explain it clearly at the moment, only saying he would discuss it with everyone after the ceremony.

After the dance series, two large men jumped onto the high platform, took up clappers and drums, and began performing the Sea God Temple’s traditional piece, “Praise the Sea God.”

The next dance series “The Sea God and Dragons and Sea” was already being prepared. Worth mentioning were dance content like [Let’s Draw a Dragon on the Left] and [If I Go Fishing Will You Still Love Me]…

From dawn to morning, the South Seashore was extraordinarily lively, and the Sea God Ceremony had indeed created something new.

At this time, at the South Heaven Gate, the various immortals and celestial generals who had been disturbed by the noise from the mortal realm could only restrain their curiosity and quietly wait for noon to arrive.