"Elder Zhao Lu, I'm sorry. I didn't expect you to have such a tumultuous past."
Duan Lingtian was slightly embarrassed. If he had known that his question would reopen Zhao Lu's' scar ', he would not have said so much.
Due to this reason, apart from feeling embarrassed, he was also apologetic.
"It's alright."
Zhao Lu took a deep breath and returned to his senses. He waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Everyone in Yun Peak knows about this. Even if you don't hear it from me now, you'll hear it from someone else in the future.
"Furthermore, I have a clear conscience about switching to the Yun Peak lineage. I don't mind what others say about me."
Zhao Lu said nonchalantly.
Naturally, although Zhao Lu said it nonchalantly, Duan Lingtian could still sense the fluctuation in his emotions. He was no longer as calm as he was before.
It seemed like the impact of this matter on him was not as small as he had made it out to be.
For the rest of the journey, as long as Zhao Lu did not speak, Duan Lingtian would not speak either. He was afraid he would say the wrong thing again and that Zhao Lu would hold a grudge against him for what he had said earlier and did not want to hear him speak again.
However, he soon realized he was measuring the heart of a gentleman with his own mean measure.
Before they arrived at the place where they had to complete the procedures to enter the sect, Zhao Lu's mood had already returned to normal. He even began to joke with Duan Lingtian. "Junior Brother Qin has always been called Little Yang Yang by Senior Granduncle. This might not be a big deal to him, but many people in Yun Peak are talking about this behind his back. Most of them are laughing when they talk about this."
When Duan Lingtian heard this, he shook his head and smiled. "Although I haven't known Elder Qin for long, based on what I've seen of him, I don't think he cares about this."
"He might not care about other people talking about it, but what if he knows his disciples and grand-disciples are talking about it as well? As an elder, don't tell me he's shameless? "
Zhao Lu said with a smile.
When Duan Lingtian heard this, he was momentarily speechless. This seemed to be a little unsolvable.
As an elder, it was only natural that he would want to be stern and lofty in front of his juniors. Even if he was not stern and lofty, he should at least be amiable.
But now, after being addressed as' Little Yang Yang ', that Elder Qin seemed to be unable to be lofty or serious even if he wanted to.
Amiable?
An amiable old man was now being called 'Little Yang Yang'?
"We're here."
At this time, Zhao Lu led Duan Lingtian to an even larger floating island. "This floating island is the most central floating island in the Chunyang School's encampment. It's also called the 'Wanxiang Island'. The word 'Wanxiang' has the meaning of all-encompassing."
"In the sect, the matters that can be handled by the side branches are handled by the side branches … However, the matters that need to be handled by the sect members are handled on the Island of Versatility."
"Besides, the cultivation grounds of the ordinary elders and disciples are also located on the Island of Versatility."
"In addition, the various halls of the sect, such as the Disciplinary Hall, the Trading Hall, the Martial Arts Hall, etc … are all located on the Island of Versatility."
"I'll show you around the Island of Versatility after you're done with the procedures to enter the sect, and show you the way."
Zhao Lu said to Duan Lingtian while glancing at the gigantic floating island.
"Thank you, Elder Zhao Lu."
Duan Lingtian said.
"Don't mention it."
Zhao Lu said indifferently.
As they entered the island, Zhao Lu raised his eyebrows as if he had suddenly recalled something, and said to Duan Lingtian in a straightforward manner, "Duan Lingtian, if I'm not mistaken, there will be people from the other side branches waiting for you at the Sect Affair Hall."
"When the time comes, they will surely offer you an olive branch and tempt you with some benefits."
"I'll tell you what the Yun Peak branch is willing to give you as a welcome gift …"
As Zhao Lu was about to reveal the conditions of the Yun Peak branch, Duan Lingtian interrupted him with a slight frown, "Elder Zhao Lu, you're being a little too rude."
"Didn't I tell you and Elder Qin yesterday that I'll definitely join the Yun Peak branch?"
"You're underestimating me, Duan Lingtian."
Anyone would be displeased seeing this, as Zhao Lu's actions clearly showed that he did not trust Duan Lingtian.
"Duan Lingtian."
On the other hand, Zhao Lu did not become angry after seeing Duan Lingtian's displeasure, but said with a smile, "Duan Lingtian, as the saying goes, 'Brothers should settle their debts clearly'. It's better to be clear about some things."
"Yesterday, we also mentioned what you said in front of me and Elder Qin to Senior Granduncle … Senior Granduncle even scolded Elder Qin, saying that he shouldn't have spoken out of turn and tried to force you to stay."
"Martial Granduncle said that if the other branches offer better conditions and you're tempted, you can go there.
However, the Yun Peak branch will also give you a welcome gift so that you won't be at a disadvantage.
Of course, even if you don't choose the Yun Peak branch in the end, we won't hold a grudge against you … Martial Granduncle said that even if you join the other branches, it won't affect your friendship. "
When he mentioned the word 'friendship', Zhao Lu's gaze clearly changed.
His Martial Granduncle was the strongest of the Pure Sun Sect's Quiet Void Elders, a God Emperor … Yet, he had taken the initiative to befriend a God Emperor, a Lower God Emperor at that.
Usually, if a Lesser God Emperor wanted to talk about friendship with his Martial Granduncle, he would think that the other party was not worthy or qualified.
But now, everything had reversed.
His Martial Granduncle had accepted Duan Lingtian as a friend.
"Elder Zhao Lu, you don't have to give me anything else … As for Elder Zhen, I'll talk to him."
Duan Lingtian shook his head and said, "I've already accepted the welcome gift before coming here with Elder Zhen and Elder Qin."
The one million taels of Divine Crystals were still in his Spatial Ring. He would never forget about it.
After leaving the Linghu family, he wanted to return it to Zhen Pingfan, but Zhen Pingfan was unwilling to accept it. He even said that it was given to him by the Linghu family and that he should not accept it without doing anything.
This made him feel both helpless and grateful.
"Elder Zhao Lu, let's go."
Duan Lingtian urged when he saw Zhao Lu standing still. It was unknown whether he was thinking about something or reporting something to Zhen Pingfan.
Zhao Lu only regained his senses when he heard this. He looked at Duan Lingtian with a complicated expression. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes before he continued to lead the way.
Not long after, Duan Lingtian arrived in the air above a spacious square. On one side of the square was a building that occupied a large area. It looked like it was formed by connecting many palaces.
"This is the Sect Hall."
Zhao Lu led Duan Ling Tian forward and landed in front of the entrance of the palace. A gigantic stone tablet could be seen erected at the side of the entrance. The words' Sect Affairs Hall 'were engraved on it in a flamboyant manner.
Duan Lingtian saw this stone tablet from afar. It was so huge that it was almost as tall as the Sect Hall in front of him.
"The Sect Hall is the place where the sect handles its affairs. For example, elders and disciples of all ranks have to come here if they meet the requirements for promotion.
"Before that, they have to go to the Assessment Hall to pass the assessment and be recognized by the Assessment Hall.
"Ordinary people have to wait until the Chunyang School accepts disciples. They also have to pass many complicated assessments before they can enter the Chunyang School. However, you don't have to do any of that.
"This is because you're a person specially recruited by the Chunyang School. You have special privileges.
"Putting aside your combat strength, just the fact that you've become a Divine Emperor before you're 3,000 years old is enough for you to be exempted from the assessment and enter our Chunyang School."
Zhao Lu paused for a moment before he continued, "However, Duan Lingtian, I have to tell you something in advance."
"Hmm?"
Duan Lingtian looked at Zhao Lu in confusion. Zhao Lu stopped in his tracks.
Zhao Lu continued, "That is … Although you can be exempted from the assessment when you enter our Chunyang School, you'll only be an ordinary disciple of our Chunyang School from the beginning.
"Martial Granduncle told me that when he was in the Tianlong Clan, he promised you that once you enter the Chunyang School, he'll give you the treatment of a True Martial Disciple, the highest ranking disciple in the Chunyang School. However, that was given by him personally and not by the sect.
"If you want to become a True Martial Disciple in the sect, you'll have to fight for it yourself. Of course, Martial Granduncle also told me that. At that time, he'll still give you the treatment of a True Martial Disciple that he promised you. It'll be equivalent to you enjoying the treatment of two True Martial Disciples after you become a True Martial Disciple in the Chunyang School.
As for the Assessment Hall, you can take the assessment at any time. "
Zhao Lu said.
"I thought you had something to tell me, Elder Zhao Lu."
Duan Lingtian shook his head and smiled. He looked extremely surprised. "This is only a small matter, and I think it's only natural.
It's good enough that I can be exempted from the tedious assessment to enter the sect.
As for the status and treatment … I'll have to rely on myself. I hope I can rely on myself. "
Duan Lingtian's straightforward words caused Zhao Lu's gaze to soften. "I've underestimated you.
With your strength and talent, it's only a small matter for you to become a True Martial Disciple. "
Zhao Lu said.
"A True Martial Disciple …"
Duan Lingtian suddenly thought of someone and asked curiously, "Elder Zhao Lu, is Lan Xilin a True Martial Disciple?"
"Lan Xilin?"
Zhao Lu was stunned when he heard Duan Lingtian's words. Then, he nodded awkwardly. "He's a True Martial Disciple. He passed the assessment as a Lower Divine Emperor three hundred years ago."
The reason Zhao Lu was stunned was because before he joined Yun Feng's bloodline, he was in the same bloodline as Lan Xilin.
His master, who had been expelled from the sect, was a disciple of Lan Xilin's great-grandfather. He was also Lan Xilin's Martial Granduncle!
"Let's go in."
After Zhao Lu regained his senses, he brought Duan Ling Tian with him and walked slowly into the Sect Affairs Hall.
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