Chapter 324

Chapter 324: The Fierce Winds Calm the Haotu

Xu Liangtian stood still, and as the sundial radiated its light, he saw the sun illuminating the incense burner, releasing purple smoke, while a waterfall appeared to hang in the distance—a rare blessed land presenting itself. The light and shadow flickered, revealing a solitary smoke rising in the vast desert and a setting sun over a long river; there was an ancient city shimmering in the depths of the sandy sea.

The phenomena appeared one after another, some representing cultivation methods, others representing fortunes, eventually merging into one and shooting upward vigorously, reaching six zhang high with a booming sound of “Boom.” However, when Xu Liangtian removed the wrist guards he wore, it immediately created a loud “crack,” sending the golden light soaring three more zhang!

“What? Also nine zhang?”

As soon as Xu Liangtian summoned his own light pulse, the golden light merged with it, also reaching eighty-eight zhang, completely on par with the Thick Earth lineage.

The elders congratulated him repeatedly, putting on a show of respect. About an hour later, it was Wen Shaolun’s turn to step forward.

As the sundial shone upon him, the scene appeared—long winds swayed the white reeds, and wildfires scorched the dry mulberry trees. The light flickered, and an unbelievable giant tree grew, its roots planted in ashes with lush branches and leaves. A cloud the size of half an acre formed at the tree’s top, abruptly shooting up, reaching eight zhang high with golden light.

A disciple nodded and remarked, “No wonder he is the Fourth True Inheritance! It is said that after his birth, Wen Shixiong had ordinary talents, but he invited a high-level demon cultivator to cleanse his marrow. Based on the original foundation, he reconstructed his abilities! I wonder what kind of astonishing heritage he received to present such a sight, rivaling even the sect leader’s daughter, Chen Nuo Er.”

“Wen Shixiong still cannot compare to Chen Nuo Er. After all, the sect leader had his children later in life; they are just starting to shine, while Wen Shixiong has been a true disciple for over a decade.”

“Yes, the capable ones have rapid advancement; perhaps the next time we see Chen Nuo Er, she and her brother will have left Wen Shixiong far behind.”

Regardless of how the other disciples debated, Li Hui felt his horizons expand today as he witnessed the Haotu Sect bustling with talent, hidden talents lurking everywhere.

Each lineage had at least one impressive personal disciple, and sometimes three or four disciples would appear at once, each displaying extraordinary phenomena. From this, he could conclude that they indeed represented the future of the Haotu Sect.

“Heh heh, if a falling star were to crash down and kill everyone on Cheng Tian Peak, the Haotu Sect would be finished, unable to rise again,” Li Hui thought daringly.

The Haotu Sect occupied a place in the Wutu Continent primarily because of its thriving population, continuously producing prodigies, bridging the past and the future, and allowing the hundred lineages to compete!

Reflecting on this, if even the outer fifth sect was so grand, what magnificent sight might the central Jin Tian Sect possess? No wonder the Hongmo Sect fears the Jin Tian Sect; every disciple of the Hongmo Sect trembles when they hear its name. Indeed, it is the genuine Xuan Tian Orthodox Sect, enduring through the ages!

“Li Yingjun, Mirror Lake faction’s Li Yingjun…”

Someone was calling out, startling Li Hui, who was lost in thought about the Jin Tian Sect. He asked in surprise, “Huh? Who is calling this sect leader?”

“Hahaha…” The disciples behind the elders burst into laughter; who would have such gall to come here and proclaim themselves the sect leader?

Realizing he was still on the ritual altar, Li Hui sheepishly scratched the back of his head.

Though this title of Inner Sect Leader was self-bestowed, he thought it well-deserved. Unfortunately, there was no such title for inner sect disciples. Once he advanced in Condense Essence, he would undoubtedly contend for the top position among true disciples, then it would truly mean something.

Even the most conservative disciples, seeing Li Hui lost in such a grand event, couldn’t help but chuckle, slightly looking down on the Mirror Lake faction.

The elders’ faces darkened; this was Li Maocai’s disciple—frivolous, reckless, impolite, and totally lacking discipline—a total fool.

If they disliked Li Maocai, how could they tolerate his disciple? Even if Chen Zhi Cheng and Chen Nuo Er were washing their feet in a basin on the ritual altar, these old fellows would still praise them to the skies and slap on a label of being carefree.

“Go, stand before the sundial, and let the Jin Tian Treasure Mirror reveal the aura of the Mirror Lake faction. Only if you reach thirty-three zhang can you endure for another ten years. If not, you will be cast out of the Water Moon Mirror Sky. This is the rule set by the Jin Tian Sect.” Xu Mao stepped forward and said.

Li Hui clicked his tongue and glanced at Chen Zhi Cheng and Chen Nuo Er, standing behind the sect leader’s seat, then at the other elders and disciples. He found very few kind faces, only two or three insignificant elders wore frowns.

“HAHAHA!” Suddenly, he threw his head back and laughed, raising his hand without fear, pointing around, “Why do that? What will the Haotu Sect become without our Mirror Lake faction in a hundred years? Considering how things are already so twisted, you want to remove the tight rein? I say the Master has been too merciful to you. You’re stepping over the line! Just because you pushed to open the Jin Tian Treasure Mirror three years early, all who promoted this matter should be heavily punished!”

His words were fiercely cutting. Li Hui broke from his usual demeanor, radiating a fierce wind and overwhelming aura!

On the three peaks of Bo Wang, De Wang, and Yang Wang, numerous disciples were watching! Those who cultivated the light pulse techniques had a chance to showcase their abilities, amplifying the scene on the ritual altar directly before them, including the sounds.

“My heaven! Is this the guy who self-proclaimed the leader of the inner sect from the Mirror Lake faction?”

“Truly arrogant, cursing at the elders?”

“Hey! He’s right; opening the Jin Tian Treasure Mirror three years early doesn’t make any sense. Why shouldn’t we let our sect leader speak his mind?”

“Good, the leader is right! I can’t wait to join him in scolding these old fellows.”

The inner sect disciples, who were not aligned with the hundred lineages, resonated with Li Hui, having heard rumors that this grand assembly was aimed at the demotion of the Mirror Lake faction.

The Mirror Lake faction was merely the tight rein of the Haotu Sect, suppressing the lower while only answering to the upper. If the elders committed wrongs, who would care? What if the sect leader protected them? Did they think the disciples were complete fools? These old fellows sought to disrupt the balance.

Li Hui took measured steps toward the sundial, ignoring the piercing gazes aimed at him, and exclaimed loudly, “Don’t you all want to see? Then today, open your eyes wide! I don’t know how many are cursing my Master to die behind my back, nor how many want to seize the benefits. Are you really cultivating? If you have no righteousness in your hearts, how can you cultivate?”

“Impudent kid, cease this rudeness!” Xu Mao’s face twisted in anger. He had used the Pressure of the Sect several times without being able to suppress this little rascal.

“HAH!” Li Hui laughed uproariously, his body making cracking sounds. The pressure was truly formidable; his Ideal Body roared with power. The more they tried to silence him, the more he wanted to shout.

Under the furious gaze of many elders, Li Hui pulled out a small gourd, tilted his head back, and guzzled the drink, scanning the room as he declared, “The hall is filled with fame-seekers, bowing and scraping like dogflies. No matter how many excuses you have, or how you educate your disciples, everyone here—young and old—should remember today. Before I was indifferent; now I am intentional. Prepare to live under the shadow of the Mirror Lake faction!”

“Boom… Boom…”

The sundial shook endlessly!

Radiant light surged over Cheng Tian Peak, and Li Hui’s heart roared, “The Luo Han fruit blooms, the ancient dynasty’s seal bracelet opens, the Jade Heart of the Earth Court opens, and the treasure cabinet opens for me!”

“Boom, boom, boom…”

Centered on Cheng Tian Peak, the entire Haotu Sect shook.

Li Hui turned to face the elders, the clouds and aura swirling above his head, radiant light shining brightly, and he laughed, “In the future, I shall soar high, while I calm the Haotu!”