Inside the Taoist main hall, bright candlelight filled the room. Four old masters and one Supre Elder stood solemnly in two rows. In the middle sat a slightly plump gray-haired man, none other than the Taoist Sect Leader Han Kun.
These figures had been in seclusion for many years and rarely appeared in the world. Even when Jin Li stord the Taoist Immortal Mountain last ti, killing indiscriminately, only one elder was alard. Now all four elders and the elusive Sect Leader were present, signifying the grandeur of the occasion!
If any Taoist disciple accidentally entered the grand hall and saw such a scene, they would surely be terrified beyond words!
At this mont, the five high-ranking figures remained silent, as still as wooden statues. Only the occasional movent of their eyeballs and the overwhelming oppressive aura filling the hall showed they were not lifeless.
Thump thump thump.
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed, and a figure burst through the hall door — it was Mingxuan. Though anxiety showed on Mingxuan's face, he did not appear flustered. He respectfully saluted before addressing Han Kun, seated high up.
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, Xu Fan has arrived!"
Strangely, though tens of thousands of Taoist disciples had collapsed and scattered, Mingxuan spoke without panic, rather with a trace of excitent, like a hunter sensing prey about to fall into his trap. Suppressed yet thrilled.
"Finally!"
Han Kun suddenly opened his eyes, and the entire hall seed to churn vigorously as if invisible hands were stirring the air. The eyes of the four elders also glead brightly.
Mingxuan's face brimd with excitent. Playing the role of an errand boy, the Supre Elder was willing, even joyful, as he clasped his hands and said with a smile, "Xu Fan has long looked down on our Taoists, but his luck will soon run out. Justice may be delayed but not denied!"
"Today, the Sect Leader and three elders have reached Great Achievent and broken out of seclusion. This scoundrel is dood!"
"Haha, achieving Great Achievent isn't so simple," Han Kun waved his hand, sighed deeply, and said, "Years pass swiftly in cultivation. I wanted to break through the Kai Yang shackles in seclusion, but ti won't wait!"
The Sect Leader's sighs prompted a chorus of similar sentints from those below. As for the villain Xu Fan ntioned by Mingxuan, he wasn't even acknowledged, clearly considered insignificant.
It wasn't arrogance; they had lived for millennia. Even a Kai Yang Realm expert wouldn't be taken seriously by them, let alone a Vajra Realm cultivator like Xu Fan.
Why did tens of thousands of Taoist disciples collapse? Elders were nowhere to be seen, the Supre Elder stayed hidden, and Mingxuan gave a re cursory morale boost before disappearing. With such circumstances, encountering Xu Fan with his fierce reputation, how could they not collapse?
One could say the collapse of these thousands of Taoist disciples was deliberately orchestrated by Mingxuan.
Why?
Mingxuan had a clear mind: if the Sect Leader hadn't left seclusion, everything would prioritize the Taoist sect's reputation and interests. Xu Fan's offense to the Taoists made him their greatest enemy. Unwise and alone, Xu Fan stord the sect, and the Taoists would undoubtedly strive to obliterate him as a warning to others.
However, with the Sect Leader's ergence, the dynamics shifted — everything must now prioritize the Sect Leader's interests.
Though seemingly contradictory, it was straightforward. At the Sect Leader's level, few could rival him. Not even a Kai Yang Realm expert mattered to him!
In these circumstances, paving the way for the Sect Leader to ascend was primary. During his ascent, even the smallest favors he bestows could imnsely benefit the Taoists!
In other words, the Sect Leader's presence deters adversaries, ensuring no daring moves for a millennium. Until then, another Sect Leader would naturally erge. With only two Supre Elders remaining, if three were to be retrained, Mingxuan had considerable advantage!
Mingxuan himself as the next Sect Leader, or even just another elder, was a distinct possibility!
How could Mingxuan not be thrilled? What did Xu Fan amount to? He was inconsequential, hardly worth ntioning!
As Mingxuan repressed his bubbling excitent, Han Kun's reflections drew to a close, "The millennial mont approaches, the bronze secret boxes converge, the Ice Palace manifests, and even the Heavenly Venerable grows impatient…"
"This endeavor is crucial; clear all barriers. We mustn't disappoint the Heavenly Venerable!"
His low voice brooked no dissent. The four elders dared not be careless, promptly responding in unity, "Yes!"
The two Supre Elders, though unclear of the specifics, followed by bowing, "Yes!"
With a flick of his wide sleeve, Han Kun declared, "Go, make so preparations, and let's all witness a great show! Maybe old friends will appear!"
...
"He went in! He really went in!"
"That Xu Fan truly is a madman! Challenging the entire Taoist sect alone! Madness!"
"What's happened? Why is there no movent from the Taoists? Could they fear this lunatic?"
"Indeed, the Taoists are rather unfortunate, first attacked inexplicably by demon beasts, and now entangled with Xu Fan. Which ordinary disciple dares provoke this lunatic?"
At the mountain base, tens of thousands of cultivators watched as two figures stepped into the barrier, erupting in exclamations.
The barrier obstructed their view, leaving them curious and eager to know what lay beyond. How could a renowned millennium-old sect like the Taoists seem so incapable of mounting even a decent defense? Could Xu Fan truly overco them?
The rippling barrier, like a water surface or a veil on a beauty's face, tempted many to tear it open.
Yet, the crowd suppressed their unrealistic urges. Taoists remain Taoists, after all! Still the leaders of Huaxia's cultivation world! For thousands of years, always so!
But this calm was abruptly shattered.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
An old man with a fierce face approached like a storm, fracturing the ground beneath him. Though distant, his terrifying aura was still oppressive!
A Kai Yang Realm strongman! His presence daunting!
Crash!
As he stomped down, the ground roared, and dust scattered widely, mingling with small indistinguishable things. Yet, the crowd, overwheld by the man's presence, paid little heed to it.
Glaring around, the old man's re presence was awe-inspiring, silencing tens of thousands of cultivators, each too intimidated to et his gaze.
"I am Jin Li! Two days ago, I stord the Taoists and destroyed one of their five Immortal Mountains, yet found no satisfaction! Today, invited here, I intend to leave fulfilled! Where is Brother Xu!?"
His thunderous voice echoed like rolling thunder, shaking countless cultivators, many with ringing ears and trembling forms. So with lower cultivation levels even coughed up blood.
With such a roar, who dared provoke him? This prompted soone to quickly reply, "Mr. Xu, having waited long, has already entered the barrier!"
"Already entered the barrier…" Jin Li suddenly chuckled, "The Taoists have long been overbearing and disunited! Friends, who'd care to join for a grand spectacle?"
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