"What? The Headmaster of the Taiyi Sect personally issued a Heavenly Dao Kill Order? During our thousand years of closed-door cultivation, such a fierce character actually appeared among the disciples of the Ascension Sect? Exactly what did he do? To even infuriate Daoist Huntian? One must know, Daoist Huntian is Immortal Venerable Linglong's senior brother. His mana is inexhaustible and unending, destroying the heavens and obliterating the earth within the flip of his hand. Back when I was traveling, this person's name had already shaken all the heavens and myriad realms, his cultivation even above that of Supreme Headmasters."
This Giant of the Ages addressed by Ruyi Zi as "Daoling" shuddered all over upon hearing Ruyi Zi's words.
The other few "Deputy Sect Masters" also had faces full of astonishment.
They naturally knew what concept it was for Daoist Huntian to personally issue a Heavenly Dao Kill Order.
Logically speaking, a figure of the Divine Ability Secret Realm, no matter how formidable, even turning the world upside down, would not attract the attention of a Giant of the Ages in the Longevity Secret Realm. The two sides were fundamentally not existences on the same level.
It was just like a group of ants making however much of a commotion; a person would still ignore them.
The several unfamiliar-faced Giants of the Ages present were all "Deputy Sect Masters," true disciples from a thousand years ago. After advancing to the Longevity Secret Realm, their status was elevated, becoming candidates for "Feng Baiyu." Their status was extremely exalted, far above ordinary elders.
Although the cultivation of these several Deputy Sect Masters was the same as Ruyi Zi, being people at the first level of the Longevity Secret Realm, the "Myriad Life Realm," as long as they broke through to the realm of the Undying Body, then after Feng Baiyu stepped down, the great position of Sect Master would be firmly theirs. These few people also all climbed up from true disciples; they were all incredibly arrogant, lawless, and figures who swept unhindered across the four seas a thousand years ago.
If Fang Han, Hua Tiandu, Fang Qingxue, and Meng Shaobai stepped into the Longevity Secret Realm and became "Deputy Sect Masters," they would compete with them for the great position of Sect Master.
"This Fang Han merely killed two Golden Core disciples of the Taiyi Sect and then offered them as birthday gifts to Immortal Venerable Linglong." The Time Punishment Elder said coldly: "How about it, Wang Daoling, Yi Jianqiu, Chen Tianxia, the three of you did not possess such prestige back in the day, did you. Ruyi Zi actually wants to sanction such a promising disciple now; I disagree. What are your opinions?"
"Haha, he has domineering spirit! Killing Golden Core disciples of the Taiyi Sect to offer to Immortal Venerable Linglong, formidable! I somewhat admire this kind of courage. Ruyi Zi, as a true disciple of our Ascension Sect, without a bit of killing and decisive spirit, how can one take charge of a major sect? If he were a soft egg, I'd even be too lazy to compete with him for the position of Sect Master, I'd just cleave him with a single stroke." A middle-aged man in white clothes, with a coil of flexible sword wrapped around his wrist, shining brightly like a bracelet. This man was called "Yi Jianqiu," also a Deputy Sect Master. A thousand years ago, among the true disciples of the Ascension Sect, he was an expert even more famous than Hua Tiandu. But after advancing to become a Giant of the Ages, he went into closed-door cultivation for a thousand years. Now, all the disciples in the Ascension Sect did not know such a figure existed.
The inner court and outer court of the Ascension Sect, including the true disciples, experts of the fifth level of Divine Ability, the Heaven-Human Realm, had lifespans that didn't even reach a thousand years.
One thousand years. For ordinary experts, who knew how many generations could be cycled through.
"Yi Jianqiu, you speak correctly. As a true disciple of the Ascension Sect, one must be ruthless. Otherwise, taking the post of Headmaster, one wouldn't be able to awe and intimidate others either." Another tall and thin Giant Deputy Sect Master, "Chen Tianxia," said: "If this child advances to a Giant of the Ages, I would actually like to cross blows with him. After a thousand years of closed-door cultivation, my temperament has greatly pulled back, my hot blood wearing away. Speaking of which, Ruyi Zi, how is Hua Tiandu's closed-door cultivation going? Although he is a junior of mine, this child has always been a potential competitor for me."
"Killing must also have a limit. Hua Tiandu obtained a Path of Creation Pill. He could break through to the Longevity Secret Realm and achieve the Undying Body at any moment. At that time, he will naturally cross blows with everyone. Moreover, he has established great merits, drawing in the Taiyi Sect, and making an engagement with the number one true disciple of the Taiyi Sect, the reincarnation of the Water God, Yan Shuiyi. He has obtained the unanimous acknowledgement of the Supreme Elders, allowing Senior Brother Feng Baiyu to pass the Vacuum Yin-Yang Dao onto him. Presumably everyone understands what this means. Furthermore, since entering our Ascension Sect, this child Fang Han has never studied the orthodox cultivation methods of our Ascension Sect; they are all Demonic Sect divine abilities. Very clearly, the intention of the Supreme Headmaster and the Supreme Elders is to treat him as an outsider. If we allow him to continue like this, sooner or later he will bring a monstrous disaster upon our Ascension Sect. Without giving him any sanctions, he might really think he can be the Sect Master of our Ascension Sect in the future."
Ruyi Zi waved his hand lightly, analyzing word by word, causing the expressions of these several "Deputy Sect Masters" to gradually change.
Although these several "Deputy Sect Masters" also had hope of ascending to the great position of Headmaster, after a thousand years of closed-door cultivation without breaking through to the second level, the Undying Body, they knew this "Undying Body" was far too difficult.
The Supreme Headmaster of a major sect required at the very least the "Undying Body" to assume the role. For no other reason but because it was not easy to die; even if completely turned to ashes by someone, one could still recover.
Feng Baiyu was precisely the one who, three thousand years ago, abruptly broke through to the Undying Body and then seized the position of Sect Master.
If Hua Tiandu cultivated the Undying Body, then these few "Deputy Sect Masters" basically had no possibility of ascending to the great position anymore. Moreover, the Supreme Elders and Feng Baiyu actually passing the Vacuum Yin-Yang Dao to Hua Tiandu meant they were clearly grooming the successor Sect Master.
"The Undying Body is not that easy to break through. If Hua Tiandu can break through, I will naturally withdraw from the position of Deputy Sect Master and not compete with him." Wang Daoling said calmly: "But since you put it this way, Ruyi Zi, that this child Fang Han has actually never cultivated the divine abilities of our Ascension Sect, he clearly is not an orthodox disciple of our Ascension Sect. Having caused such a massive incident, we do have to ring the warning bell for him. But we cannot overdo it either. Let's discuss, what kind of warning should we give him?"
"I am not expressing any opinion, neither agreeing nor opposing. But if this child Fang Han returns, I would actually like to witness exactly how formidable his cultivation is?"
This "Deputy Sect Master" Yi Jianqiu flicked his fingers.
"Me too." Chen Tianxia expressed his view.
"I agree with sanctioning Fang Han, the incident he caused this time is too massive, making it inconvenient for disciples of our Ascension Sect to travel." An elder of the tenth level of Divine Ability raised his hand.
"I agree as well."
"Giving a bit of a beating isn't a bad idea either."
At once, several elders with very high status who occupied important positions in the Ascension Sect expressed their agreement, clearly supporting Hua Tiandu's faction as well.
Ruyi Zi nodded in satisfaction.
This time, distributing the news of Hua Tiandu receiving the transmission of the "Great Yin-Yang Technique" instantly made many sect elders change their minds. After all, Hua Tiandu's realm was natively much higher than Fang Han's, and he made an engagement with Yan Shuiyi of the Taiyi Sect. This string of news all destined Hua Tiandu to become the Sect Master.
And the Taiyi Sect further issued the Heavenly Dao Kill Order.
Who is to say this wasn't Daoist Huntian, Headmaster of the Taiyi Sect, aiding Hua Tiandu?
Under such an overarching trend, many half-hearted elders observing in secret tilted towards Hua Tiandu.
With this move, Ruyi Zi managed to pull in quite a few supporters.
"I disagree with sanctioning Fang Han." Jiang Rourou suddenly spoke: "Furthermore, Ruyi Zi, you jumping up and down these past few days is nothing more than building momentum for Hua Tiandu. But you have unconsciously disrupted the balance of our Ascension Sect. Are you not afraid of Fang Han stirring up tremendous trouble after he returns? With his current strength, I'm afraid very few people can suppress him."
"Hmph! Jiang Rourou, what kind of talk is this? Fang Han? No one can suppress him? He is deeply just a figure of the Divine Ability Secret Realm, an ordinary cultivator, he is not a Giant of the Ages! If he truly commits high treason after coming back, I will let him know what a Giant of the Ages is. The cultivation of the Longevity Secret Realm is not something the Divine Ability Secret Realm can contend with!"
A bit of anger showed on Ruyi Zi's face, and at the same time, he fiercely smacked the table with his palm!
Boom!
In the instant he smacked the table with this strike, suddenly the entire Ascension Heavenly Palace trembled slightly. From outside, roars were transmitted: "Ruyi Zi! Who gave you the audacity to sanction me! Who gave you the audacity! You and Hua Tiandu both come out for me, onto the Punishment Terrace!…"
"Ruyi Zi! Who gave you the audacity!"
"Who gave you the audacity…"
Shout after shout, at first somewhat unclear, but then growing louder and louder, clearer and clearer. Upon listening, it was distinctly Fang Han's voice.
"What?"
"Fang Han has returned?"
"Under the circumstances of the Heavenly Dao Kill Order, this child Fang Han still smoothly returned to the Ascension Sect?"
"What sound is this? What does he want to do? Such great audacity, has he gone entirely crazy or suffered Qi deviation. To actually shout who gave Ruyi Zi such great audacity?"
…
After a few breaths, all the elders in this conference room clearly heard this arrogant and overbearing voice. They uniformly all stood up, including the three "Deputy Sect Masters" Wang Daoling, Yi Jianqiu, and Chen Tianxia. Their expressions suddenly changed, their gazes turning towards Ruyi Zi.
"This Fang Han is formidable! Boundless arrogance! To be even more arrogant than the top figures of the Demonic Dao! Even more arrogant than we were back in the day!" Yi Jianqiu raised his thumb, lunged his body, and turned into a rainbow, flying out. "Let's go, let's take a look at exactly what this Fang Han is relying on!"
Chen Tianxia and Wang Daoling also flew out in streaks. Their tyrannical mana shook out visible cracks.
"This child, has gone mad!"
Under the watchful eyes of numerous elders, Ruyi Zi's face turned blood red. He never in a million years imagined that as a Giant of the Ages, upon returning, Fang Han would actually dare to treat him like this, even asking who gave him the audacity! Such words were simply naked insults! How could he endure this?
Instantly, his steps halted. Crackling sounds popped all around his body, and streaks of illusory shadows scattered out. Then with a fierce charge, he immediately disappeared.
"Taiyi Great Method of Flying Illusory Shadows! It seems Ruyi Zi is truly enraged." Jiang Rourou giggled constantly, facing the Time Punishment Elder.
"Let's go, we should also go out and take a look, Fang Han is on the Punishment Terrace." The Time Punishment Elder calmly said: "Ruyi Zi is after all a Giant of the Ages, who knows why Fang Han would provoke him right returning. Could it be he truly possesses the strength to confront a Giant of the Ages? But even experts like Yan Shuiyi and Fan Qingying could only flee for their lives under the hands of a Giant of the Ages."
"Let's go, taking a look and we will know."