The voices of these conversations were exceedingly ethereal, transmitted down from the nine heavens, likening the whispers of immortals. Subsequently, the sky-filling heavy snow abruptly retracted! Several streaks of rosy light appeared above the sky, bursts of immortal sounds and immortal music transmitted down, and amidst the rosy light, several men and women slowly walked down.
Among these men and women, several wore feather robes and star crowns, with rings of light surrounding them, virtual and indistinct, brimming with immortal qi. Everyone smelled the faint fragrance of an immortal realm.
Fang Han, however, was not confused by the superficial appearance. He sensed that the bodies of these men and women contained powerful strength; the bursting out of the power of any single one of them was entirely enough to crush him into powder.
These were the true disciples of the Yuhua Sect.
The true core power of an immortal dao sect.
Every true disciple could summon wind and call for rain.
Fang Han knew that for him to become such a true disciple, he had to first become an inner sect disciple, then enter the Mountain and River Ranking of the inner sect, receive sect rewards and cultivation, step into the Divine Ability Realm in one fell swoop, and only then could he be promoted to true tradition.
Among these male and female true disciples, the most striking one was instead an ordinarily dressed man. This man wore an ordinary azure shirt, resembling a poor, talented scholar from the secular world. He looked as if he possessed not a bit of divine ability, and standing in the air he did not emit any rosy light or auspicious qi, vastly different from the other disciples.
But precisely because of this, it displayed his state of returning to original simplicity.
This was the first true disciple of the Yuhua Sect, Hua Tiandu of Tiandu Peak, who had just unleashed the move "Snow Fills the Universe", sealing three thousand Heavenly Demons and one Heavenly Demon King in ice.
"Paying respects to Senior Brother Hua, and to all Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters…"
The moment these several true disciples appeared, all the disciples within the light shield, including the eight female disciples of the Jialan Society, bowed down, showing sufficient reverence, even more respectful than ministers seeing an emperor.
The respect of ministers for an emperor was due to power and influence.
While the reverence of these disciples for Hua Tiandu was due to absolute strength.
"Mm, it is very good that you were able to hold on under so many Heavenly Demons. It shows how high the achievements of our Yuhua Sect disciples are." Hua Tiandu stood in the air and waved his hand. Instantly, the nine golden pagodas suspended in the sky slowly shrank, flew into his sleeve, and that golden light shield also vanished.
Those nine inner sect disciples operating the golden pagodas instantly had their expressions relax.
Originally, those undergoing examination on the Heavenly Demon battlefield were all outer sect disciples, but an unexpected change occurred this time, so the sect dispatched inner sect disciples in to help the examinees overcome the difficulty; they could receive sect rewards.
"You nine have merit in guarding these examined disciples, I will reward each of you with a 'Sixty Year Great Pill', which can increase your lifespan by sixty years."
Hua Tiandu spoke again. With a light flick of his finger, everyone saw medicinal pills of gold and white colors fly into the hands of the nine inner sect disciples. These nine inner sect disciples hurriedly paid their respects again, "Many thanks to Senior Brother Hua!"
Expressions of wild joy appeared on their faces.
"Sixty Year Great Pill… increasing lifespan by sixty years, a Jiazi cycle is sixty years. This Hua Tiandu puts on such great airs, I almost thought he was the sect master of the Yuhua Sect…" Fang Han thought secretly in his heart. Also being true disciples, that Jin Shitai, Shi Longzi, and even Fang Qingxue did not have as much imposing manner as Hua Tiandu.
"Good fellow, Senior Brother Hua you are truly generous. These Sixty Year Great Pills, who knows how much spirit medicine and time, and how much magical power was wasted to be able to refine them. Tiandu Peak is truly wealthy and imposing."
A true disciple smiled.
"As an older brother, my magical power is just slightly more vigorous, so I refined some extra pills to prepare for unexpected needs." Hua Tiandu smiled and descended to the ground. "Your examination this time was caused by a demon god among the Heavenly Demons making mischief, throwing you into peril. But now the demon heads of the Heavenly Demon battlefield have already been entirely eliminated by us, and you have all fully passed and can become inner sect disciples."
"Ah! That's wonderful… truly wonderful…"
Hearing these words, all the outer sect disciples participating in the examination relaxed and were overjoyed. This single sentence from Hua Tiandu determined that they were already inner sect disciples, with vastly different treatment, ascending to a higher level. Compared to the secular world, a promotion from Marquis to Duke would not even be as pragmatic.
Only Fang Han felt very uncomfortable in his heart. Without the examination, how could he catch Heavenly Demons to refine pills?
"However, you do not need to rush to leave the Heavenly Demon battlefield, I still have some matters to investigate clearly." Hua Tiandu waved his hand. Instantly, all the disciples quieted down, silently looking at this First Senior Brother of exalted status, not knowing what he was going to say.
Who would have known, Hua Tiandu instead turned his gaze toward Fang Han. "You must be Fang Han?"
"Mm, uh!"
Fang Han's heart jumped sharply to his throat. He did not expect this First Senior Brother true disciple would actually seek him out individually. The difference in their status was too vast, and the gap in their strength was too vast, they were completely unrelated.
"Fang Han, Senior Brother Hua cannot be offended. Even First Senior Sister Jialan yields to him a bit, and the Great Elders in the Yuhua Heavenly Palace also give him great face."
Seeing Fang Han remaining silent, Xu Yue'er was afraid he would court disaster, so she bumped his arm and said softly. At this time, the gazes of many disciples present were cast upon Fang Han. These disciples also did not know why Fang Han could actually attract Hua Tiandu's attention.
"Yes, I am exactly Fang Han. What instructions does First Senior Brother have?" Fang Han adjusted his body and mind, speaking calmly.
"This demonic treasure on your body is called the Seven Malignant Gourd, is it not?" Hua Tiandu's gaze fell upon the Seven Malignant Gourd hanging on his body.
"Yes, this was bestowed to me by Senior Sister Qingxue." Fang Han gradually felt things were amiss.
"You have quite a lot of guts. Wielding a demonic treasure is one thing, but instead of going to kill demon heads, you target our Yuhua Sect's own disciples. Truly not bad. You thought, relying on Junior Sister Fang's name, you could do whatever you want? Hmm!" Hua Tiandu's expression suddenly changed! Instantly, all the two to three hundred disciples present felt extremely cold, terrified to the point where a dropping needle could be heard.
Everyone could feel the majesty of this First Senior Brother with vigorous magical power and unfathomable depths.
Xu Yue'er and Ye Yu also did not know that Fang Han had actually offended this First Senior Brother. They wanted to speak up for Fang Han before him, but what qualifications did they have to offer advice? They were oppressed by Hua Tiandu's imposing aura to the point of being unable to catch their breath.
"I do not know where Senior Brother Hua means I was doing whatever I wanted." Fang Han also felt the oppressive force rolling over, somewhat suffocating, but he still refused to lose his dignity, lifting his strength and asking loudly.
"You didn't?" Hua Tiandu smiled coldly. "Junior Brother Zuo, come here."
An inner sect disciple who had just been operating a golden pagoda walked out. Only then did Fang Han recognize that it was surprisingly the disciple whose "Spirit Wind Sword" he had collected at the "Jade Dining Hall" that time.
"Junior Brother Zuo, where did your Spirit Wind Sword go?" Hua Tiandu asked.
"It's him! It was him who used a demonic treasure to take my Spirit Wind Sword. That day he was fighting with outer sect disciple Prince Bao of the Great De Dynasty. I saw it was truly out of line, so I drew my sword to stop it. As a result, he used a demonic treasure to take my flying sword. It caused Senior Sister Mo to be unable to form the Six-Six Sword Array when executing the Pink Prince, and ultimately falling to venomous hands. Everything is him, he is a spy of the demonic sects!"
This inner sect disciple surnamed Zuo pointed at Fang Han and said, a trace of treachery flashing in his eyes!
"Truly a snake biting once, sinking in three inches deep. That day you first used your flying sword wanting to slash the tendons in my hands and feet. The flying sword coming to my body instead triggered the power of the demonic treasure, which is why it was collected."
Fang Han had the impulse to strike dead this disciple surnamed Zuo with a palm in his heart, but right now he clearly did not dare, nor was it possible.
"Humph! Who is right and who is wrong, I hope First Senior Brother decides. Regarding this matter, First Senior Brother can go ask Prince Bao." The inner sect disciple surnamed Zuo lowered his head gloomily.
"I have already inquired clearly, it is exactly this matter." Hua Tiandu stared at Fang Han, seemingly wanting to see through some clue on his body. Fang Han only felt as if all his clothes had been stripped bare. Fortunately the Yellow Spring Map had thoroughly hidden itself, otherwise it would have definitely been discovered.
Hua Tiandu's magical power was too terrifying!
"Fang Han, there are still some matters concerning you, involving Junior Sister Fang Qingxue, that I have to thoroughly investigate. However, she is currently in secluded cultivation in the Minor Immortal World, and I will not go disturb her. You, a tiny disciple, rely on a demonic treasure to strut about everywhere, ruining the reputation of my Yuhua Sect, even to the point of forcefully seizing an inner sect disciple's flying sword. If this spreads out, how will it let my Yuhua Sect maintain a foothold in front of the other nine immortal dao sects?" Hua Tiandu stared at Fang Han and said.
"A single Seven Malignant Gourd being linked to the reputation of our Yuhua Sect—First Senior Brother is clearly taking sides. Let any investigation wait until Senior Sister Qingxue comes out of seclusion to talk about it."
Hearing Fang Qingxue was in seclusion, Fang Han felt a slight joy in his heart. However, Hua Tiandu's words grew heavier and heavier, actually dragging his actions into the Yuhua Sect's reputation. He truly could not bear it, otherwise the label placed on him would get bigger and bigger.
Originally he also wanted to yield, but a surge of dignity in his heart stopped him. He used to be a slave of the Fang family, enslaved by others. After obtaining the miraculous encounter of the Nine Orifices Golden Pill, he finally retrieved his lost dignity.
Now, if he yielded and begged for mercy in front of Hua Tiandu, where would his dignity be? Wouldn't he become a slave again? Fang Han truly did not want to lose his dignity anymore. This thing was truly too precious. More precious than any magic treasure or pill.
But as soon as his words came out, the people present all changed their expressions! Even the several true disciples changed their expressions.
To actually dare to speak like this, contradicting Hua Tiandu's majesty!
This was something that had never happened before.
"Insolent, what a thing you are, to actually dare to contradict Senior Brother Hua!" A true disciple fiercely stepped forward.
"Mm!" A trace of a cold smile appeared on Hua Tiandu's face, blocking this true disciple. "You want to use Junior Sister Qingxue to pressure me? But you are just a tiny disciple, I won't lower myself to argue with you, and I am too lazy to investigate you further. Lay down the demonic treasure Seven Malignant Gourd, go back and cultivate properly! Without something to strut about with, I think you should also cultivate your moral character and have some demeanor of an immortal dao disciple. Otherwise, being neither immortal nor demonic, having others laugh at my Yuhua Sect for being a total mess."
"What?" Fang Han's eyebrows twitched.
"Senior Brother Hua told you to lay down the demonic treasure Seven Malignant Gourd, scram back and cultivate, are you deaf?" An inner sect disciple roared.