"So, he already knew about all of this..."
"He managed to fend off the Infernal Demon with ease, but we doubted his ability instead of his sense of responsibility!"
"He did so much, but he didn't say anything at all. In fact, he didn't even bother to explain himself when we questioned him! This is the conduct of a true expert, worthy of admiration … "
...
Previously, many of the sect leaders thought that their little senior uncle was just a person who sought fame. However, after experiencing it firsthand, they realized how shallow their thoughts were.
Given his strength and cultivation... did he need fame?
He didn't!
If anyone was dissatisfied with him, he could have suppressed them with a single slap. Yet, he chose not to do so. Instead, he resolved the matter secretly without mentioning his contribution, as though he was oblivious to the matter. This calmness was truly admirable.
Contrary to the admiration of the crowd, Su Yin appeared composed on the surface, but he was completely dumbfounded on the inside.
If I were to tell you that... I was just casually drawing the inscriptions on Pavilion Master Xuanye's body, and I didn't know that they would be so powerful, would you believe me?
His initial intention was to prevent the other party from being steamed to death. Who would have thought that it would become the crux of the battle against the Soul Abyss Demon!
Previously, he thought that the Infernal Demon was formidable, but at this moment, he suddenly felt that it was nothing more than a weakling.
Forget it, it was better not to talk about it. Rather than talking too much, it was better to keep quiet. Otherwise, who knew what kind of shocking things would happen?
Honestly speaking, he preferred silence. All he wanted was to find a secluded place to plant some vegetables and rear his donkey... Being stared at by so many people at the same time made him feel uneasy.
Was it really that difficult to keep a low profile?
"Pavilion Master Xuanye, are the inscriptions on your body... depleted?"
After recovering from his shock, Pavilion Master Fei Ting asked.
Ordinary formation inscriptions and seals would wear down upon use, and as time passed, they would gradually lose their effectiveness. The greatest use of the Formation Inscription Hall and Sealing Hall wasn't to fend off the Infernal Demon but to repair the depleted inscriptions so that the seals could last longer.
If the inscriptions on Pavilion Master Xuanye's body weren't depleted, it would truly be a miracle.
"The formation inscriptions require Zhen Yuan to maintain, and the seals can absorb spiritual energy to replenish themselves. However, the rate at which they do so isn't too fast. In an intense battle, they require Zhen Yuan to sustain themselves, and thus, wear and tear."
Pavilion Master Xuanye explained.
Hall Master Fei Ting frowned as he took a closer look at the inscriptions on the other party's body. Indeed, the inscriptions had already turned gray, and they weren't as clear as before.
"Since it's draining, I wonder if … I can replenish it!"
Recalling something, Hall Master Tan Zhao's eyes lit up. He couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Hall Master Xuanye, may I give it a try?"
"This …" Pavilion Master Xuanye turned to look at Zhang Xuan, only to see that the latter didn't seem to mind at all. Thus, he hesitated for a moment before replying, "Of course! If you can fill in the gaps, there's no need to trouble Little Senior Uncle!"
Hall Master Tan Zhao hurriedly nodded.
That was something that could cause the silhouette of the seal to collapse. If Zhang Xuan could supplement it, it would be equivalent to copying it. This was more than sufficient to raise his understanding of seals to an unimaginable level.
Overwhelmed with agitation, Zhang Xuan took out a brush and a bottle of ink before walking up to the other party. Taking in a deep breath, he began drawing on the slightly dimmed spider web.
Weng!
The moment the brush came into contact with the seal, it was as if the seal had been blasphemed. An extremely strong pressure descended from the sky and rushed over like a wave.
"This is bad …"
Hall Master Tan Zhao narrowed his eyes. Before he could even process what was going on, a powerful might had already crushed the Zhen Yuan in his body, leaving him unable to catch his breath.
Kacha!
The brush snapped, and the sound of bones fracturing echoed from Tan Zhao's arm. It was as if he had been struck by a hammer, and he was immediately sent flying. While he was still in midair, fresh blood spurted from his mouth.
The brush had only come into contact with the seal for a moment, but it had already sustained severe injuries!
"T-this is the Calamity of Dao Blasphemy!"
Everyone narrowed their eyes in shock as they trembled in fear.
The Calamity of Dao Blasphemy was a punishment for those who committed blasphemy. It was a weakened version of the lightning tribulation, and it was usually used on cultivators who had insulted the heavens. For example, if a grade-1 Sealing Master were to carelessly draw a grade-5 seal, he would be severely punished.
Tan Zhao was the strongest Sealing Master in the Great Yan Prefecture, a true grade-7 pinnacle cultivator. Even if he had reached grade-9, he was still qualified to do so. Yet, he was still sent flying …
Just what level had this seal reached?
Was it grade-9 pinnacle?
Or was it … beyond grade-9?
"Let me try the formation inscriptions …" Seeing the might of the seal, Hall Master Nie Liaoyuan's eyes turned grim. He took out a brush, dipped it in ink, and flicked it.
Peng!
The Donkey that he was going to copy seemed to have come to life, and it crushed Hall Master Nie Liaoyuan like a tsunami. Before Hall Master Nie Liaoyuan could react, he ended up following in Tan Zhao's footsteps. His back crashed heavily into the wall, and fresh blood spurted from his mouth.
For a moment, everyone was so quiet that they were speechless.
They turned to look at their Young Senior Uncle once more, and their faces were filled with shock.
Previously, they didn't know the level of the inscriptions on Hall Master Xuan Ye's body, so even if they were shocked, they could still accept it. However, at this moment, the two hall masters were judged to have committed blasphemy by the heavens, and they were severely injured on the spot. No matter how foolish they were, they could still understand what was going on …
The inscriptions on Xuan Ye's body had already reached a level that they couldn't comprehend!
"Such formidable inscriptions must be extremely detailed. Young Senior Uncle must have spent quite a lot of time drawing them …"
Hall Master Fei Ting's teeth chattered as he spoke.
Even though drawing with a brush would save a lot of time compared to carving, it wasn't something that could be done in a short period of time. From the looks of it, Young Senior Uncle must have put in a lot of effort in order to successfully draw Hall Master Xuan Ye's body.
"Around three minutes! Most of the time, Hall Master Xuan Ye had to use fire to burn some of his hairs … "
Recalling the scene when the young man was drawing, Elder Qi explained.
"…" Everyone fell silent once more.
To have the time to shed his hair in three minutes … This meant that the young man was just playing around …
In other words …
This wasn't Young Senior Uncle's limit!
In an instant, they turned to look at the young man once more, and a sense of helplessness welled up in their hearts.
If the young man's casual drawing was already so formidable, how powerful was his true cultivation?
It was no wonder why the Immortal Suppression Sect was so fearless after inviting him out. With such a powerful Young Senior Uncle backing him, there was no one who would be afraid of him!
"Since the seal and formation inscriptions consume energy, how is Hall Master Xuan Ye able to withstand the attacks of countless demons by himself?"
The room fell silent for a moment before Mo Qingcheng's doubtful voice sounded.
Even if the two inscriptions on Hall Master Xuan Ye's body were formidable, as long as they consumed energy, it was impossible for the Zhen Yuan in his body to be endless.
Since that was the case, how was it possible for Hall Master Xuan Ye to withstand the relentless attacks of the demons by himself?
Hall Master Xuan Ye said. "Whenever I face the demons, I'll head straight for their leader. As long as I kill the demon generals, the offensive formation will naturally collapse."
Once the leader was killed, the morale of the army would collapse, and there would be no need to fear them anymore.
Hall Master Xuan Ye continued. "But of course, what's more important is that when the demons saw the inscriptions on my body, they were innately fearful of me. In fact, some of them didn't even dare to fight against me. Instead, they turned around and fled. This is also the reason why I was able to resolve the crisis of the Eight Great Seals in such a short period of time!"
Mo Qingcheng widened his eyes in realization.
"Regardless of why the Great Demons retreated, they definitely won't give up after fighting for so many years … The alliance and all of you share weal and woe, and we share weal and woe. So … the words we spoke before will still stand. Sect Masters, please return and make your preparations!"
Hall Master Fei Ting said with a grave expression. The Soul Abyss Demons might have retreated, but that didn't mean that the crisis had been resolved.
"Also, I would like to remind everyone that the matter regarding the Soul Abyss Demon and the demons shouldn't be leaked out. If anyone were to spread the news, not to mention the spirit vein, the alliance won't allow them to obtain even a single strand of spiritual energy! Not only so, they will also become the public enemy of the alliance. "
"Yes!" Everyone's expression froze.
Once they became the public enemy of the alliance, even the Qingyun Sect would be destroyed in a few years, let alone the second and third rate sects.
"Alright, the Sect Heads of the first-rate sects, as well as the Sect Heads who are willing to become first-rate sects, stay behind to discuss the matters regarding the sects. As for the others, you can leave now. However, don't go too far. Wait for further notice to conduct the sect evaluation!"
Hall Master Fei Ting continued.
Soon, the Sect Heads of the second and third rate sects left the room, leaving behind only the Sect Heads of the ten first-rate sects and the few sects who were interested in becoming first-rate sects.
There were a total of three sects, the Wind Lightning Sect, the Taiyou Sect, and the Zhanjiang Sect.
Even though the three of them were second-rate sects, they had quite a few Zongshi realm elders, and their Sect Heads had reached Zongshi realm 9-dan pinnacle. If they possessed a first-rate spirit vein, they would have long achieved a breakthrough and become a first-rate sect.
"The spirit vein of the alliance can only sustain ten first-rate sects. If you wish to become one of them, you will have to snatch the slots from the other sects. Is there anyone among you who wishes to challenge a first-rate sect? If you succeed, you'll be one of the ten first-rate sects. "
Hall Master Fei Ting wasn't surprised to see that someone had chosen to stay behind.
Taking a deep breath, the Wind Lightning Sect's Sect Head Qin Wentian gritted his teeth and said, "I … wish to challenge the Zhenxian Sect!"
"I share the same opinion as Sect Head Qin. Junior Uncle, please forgive me …" The Taiyou Sect's Sect Head Jiang Taiyou clasped his fist as well.
"Me too …" The Zhanjiang Sect's Sect Head also spoke up awkwardly.
Seeing that the three sects were challenging the same sect, Hall Master Fei Ting frowned.
Mo Qingcheng also understood their intentions, and he said with displeasure, "You guys sure have a good plan!"
"All of you wish to challenge the Zhenxian Sect? Are you guys sure that you can win two out of the three matches? "Su Yin frowned.
The reason why they invited him was to protect the Zhenxian Sect's position as a first-rate sect. He had already 'displayed' his strength, and yet these people were still queuing up to challenge him. Why? Did they think that he was dead?
Taking a deep breath, Qin Wentian replied, "We're not sure either. However, we're all close to making a breakthrough. Without a first-rate spirit vein, we can only waste our time, unable to make any progress …"
The evaluation of the Zhenxian Sect was based on the results of the three matches. Even though Qin Wentian was invincible in the Zhenxian Sect, Wu Yuan and the others were weak, and their disciples were ordinary. As for the other sects, they didn't dare to challenge the Zhenxian Sect!
"That's true!"
Knowing their intentions, Su Yin nodded. "With the death of the Zhenxian Sect's Sect Head and the First Elder, the Zhenxian Sect is indeed lacking in manpower. However, it's not like there's no way around it!"
At this point, he turned to the crowd from the Poison Master Hall and said, "Our Zhenxian Sect is currently recruiting. Is there anyone who is willing to join our sect? As long as you join us, I'll draw the same inscriptions as Hall Master Xuanye. I can also draw the Sky Raising Formation Inscription for you!"
Before Qin Wentian could finish his words, Elder Qi had already rushed to the front. "Me!"
"Junior Uncle, I'm fine as well. I don't have a sect to begin with, and it's a good opportunity for me to join the Zhenxian Sect!"
"I'm not after the Sky Raising Formation Inscription. It's not a problem at all. I just want to study it and benefit mankind!"
"I have the same intention as well!"
A few other elders rushed forward excitedly.
"…"
The mouths of the trio twitched uncontrollably. They wanted to say something, but no words came out of their mouths.
Every single one of them had reached the second layer of Heritage, or even higher. Furthermore, they were all poison masters with extraordinary combat prowess. If they were to join the Immortal Suppressing Sect, the sect that was originally ranked last among the Ten Great Sects might even surpass the Emerald Sky Sect in one fell swoop and become the first!
"Hall Master Xuanye, they are all members of your Poison Master Hall, but they want to join the Zhenxian Sect. Don't you have anything to say?"
Jiang Taiyou couldn't hold himself back any longer.
"This …"
Hall Master Xuanye was taken aback for a moment before nodding. Then, he scanned the crowd and frowned. "You all have to protect the Poison Master Hall. How can you join another sect so casually?"
After saying those words, he walked up to Su Yin and said, "Little Senior Uncle, you have already drawn so many inscriptions for me. Why don't you draw the Sky Raising Formation Inscription for me as well? Besides, I'm already considered a disciple of the Zhenxian Sect, right? "
"Preposterous! The Poison Master Hall is one of the most important halls in the alliance. Due to its uniqueness, it has been strictly forbidden from joining any sect or getting close to any power. It can only listen to the orders of the alliance. Xuanye, as the hall master, you mustn't break the rules! "
The injured Hall Master of the Sealing Hall, Tan Zhao, walked over with a righteous look on his face.
"Ah …" Hall Master Xuanye was at a loss for words.
What the other party said was true. Poison masters were simply too frightening. If not for such a restriction, the Ten Great Sects would have long fallen into chaos.
A look of gratitude flashed in Qin Wentian's eyes when he saw the Hall Master of the Forbidden Hall rebuking him. The Hall Master of the Forbidden Hall was still the best … However, before he could finish his thoughts, he saw the Hall Master of the Forbidden Hall respectfully walking towards Su Yin.
"Little Senior Uncle, our Sealing Hall doesn't have such a rule. Even the hall master can serve as an elder of another sect. Why don't you … let me be an elder? A disciple is fine too! Don't worry, if anyone dares to cause trouble for our Zhenxian Sect, I'll definitely beat them up until they can't even take care of themselves … "
"Little Senior Uncle, our Formation Inscription Hall is fine too …"
Hall Master Nie Liaoyuan also walked up to Xuanye.
"…"
Qin Wentian and the others stared at one another. They were about to go insane.
The reason why they dared to challenge the Zhenxian Sect was because the middle management wasn't strong enough. If they were to pull in all the hall masters and elders, how were they supposed to compete?
They were just looking for a beating!
"Isn't it against the rules to pull in people from the alliance at this moment? If we follow suit, what's the point of the evaluation in the future?"
Jiang Taiyou couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Follow suit?"
Elder Qi looked at him with a smile. "Then why don't you ask me if I want to join your sect?"
"…"
Jiang Taiyou's lips twitched. "Elder Qi, you mean …"
"What nonsense are you thinking? Join your sect? Are you still dreaming? "
Elder Qi's face darkened. "Do you believe that I won't poison you mute right now? I'll poison you until you change your name to Jiang Dayou and leave your seven dao companions alone! "
"…" Jiang Taiyou's face paled.
You invited those from the alliance to join your sect, but those from the alliance had to be willing to do so as well … This Little Senior Uncle of yours clearly had the ability to rally people.
"Alright, stop messing around. Let Little Senior Uncle make his own decision!" Fei Ting shook his head.
Pulling in people from the alliance … was indeed against the rules!
"Since it's against the rules, forget it!"
Su Yin shook his head. He didn't want to dwell on this matter any longer. Instead, he clapped his hands together and said, "I raised this tortoise, and it's now an elder of the Zhenxian Sect. If you can defeat it, it'll be easy for you to become a first-rate sect. But if you can't … there's nothing we can do about it!"
"Tortoise?"
The eyes of Qin Wentian and the others lit up.
The tortoise looked extremely ordinary, and there wasn't much demonic energy on its body. It should be easy to defeat it!
"Can we really give it a try?" Qin Wentian asked.
"Of course!"
Su Yin smiled faintly.
"Alright then!" Taking a deep breath, Qin Wentian took a step forward and clasped his fist. "Then, please allow me to experience the might of Elder Tortoise!"
"Just one won't be enough. Why don't the three of you come at me together?" Su Yin said.
"Alright!"
Even though the tortoise didn't seem like much, it was their Martial Uncle's pet. Jiang Taiyou and the Zhanjiang Sect Leader also walked to the center of the hall.
The three of them were at the pinnacle of the Zongshi realm, and their strength was shocking.
"Wake up!"
Seeing that the tortoise was still sleeping, Su Yin frowned and slapped it.
"Master!" The tortoise slowly raised its head. There was a confused look in its eyes. It still didn't understand the situation before it.
It drank too much just now, and its head was a little dizzy …
"These sect leaders want to compete with you. You should fight with them. Let me tell you in advance, you can only win. If you lose, you won't be able to enjoy any good food or wine in the future!"
Su Yin harrumphed.
"Yes …" The tortoise shrunk its neck. How could it accept that it wasn't allowed to eat or drink?
"Let's begin!"
Seeing that the tortoise was still in a daze, Qin Wentian exchanged glances with the other two. With a roar, he took the lead and flew over. Sword qi whizzed through the air, turning into streaks of sword qi.
The other two also executed their full strength. With the three of them working together, even a cultivator at Impartation Realm or Impartation Realm wouldn't dare to face them head-on.
Hall Master Fei Ting nodded his head. Just as he was about to remind his Martial Uncle not to underestimate his opponents, the tortoise suddenly opened its mouth.
Weng!
A thick bolt of lightning gathered in its mouth, growing larger and larger. In the blink of an eye, it felt as though a calamity was coming.
Kacha! Kacha! Kacha!
Qin Wentian and Jiang Taiyou, who were flying over, didn't even have time to react before they were struck by three bolts of lightning. They fell from the sky at the same time. Their hair stood on end and their bodies were charred black.
"…" Fei Ting was stunned.
Lightning?
This tortoise was actually able to release the power of lightning?
Furthermore, it was able to make three Zongshi realm pinnacle experts lose their ability to fight … What kind of cultivation was that?
Just as Fei Ting was filled with shock, another streak of lightning shot over.
“？？？”
Taken aback, Zhang Xuan hurriedly turned his gaze over, only to see Pavilion Master Xuanye, Tan Zhao, Nie Liaoyuan, the elders, Mo Qingcheng, Bai Zhanqing, and the others lying on the ground with their heads charred black.
They tried to circulate the energy in their bodies to resist … Padah!
They lay on the ground, foaming at the mouth.
While they were twitching, they heard their Martial Uncle berating them in displeasure, "Lao Mian, what are you doing? I told you to compete with those people, so why did you electrocute everyone in the room? "
"Master, you didn't tell me how many people you were talking about. I saw that they were all here … Since I had nothing better to do, I might as well electrocute them! Don't punish me, this is … what Ji Le taught me. He said that … as long as they don't listen to master's words, master will definitely be happy! "
The old tortoise said indignantly.
"Happy?" Su Yin's face turned ashen. He clutched his forehead. "To think that you are even more unreliable than Donkey …"
What the heck!
I only told you to deal with Qin Wentian and the others so that you can show them that the Immortal Subjugation Sect isn't to be trifled with …
Who told you to electrocute the Hall Masters of the Elder Hall and Sealing Hall?
More importantly, the Great Yan Emperor and the Qingyun Sect's Sect Leader …
Previously, he thought that the tortoise was reliable, but who knew that … it was so unreliable!
Forget it, he would teach The Great Demon a lesson when he returned. It was all because of that fool!
As for the old tortoise, it was still very naive.
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