The next morning, after Chu Li had his breakfast, Lu Jun came over to the Heaven's Punishment Hall with him.
Inside the Heaven's Punishment Hall, the smell of sandalwood filled the air. The entire hall was enveloped by the Spirit Tiger's aura. It was strict and cold, suffocating people.
Even if Chu Li concealed his cultivation level, he could still calmly stand in the Spirit Tiger's aura. Those who could enter the hall could remain calm in the Spirit Tiger's aura. Otherwise, they would not have the qualifications to stay in the hall.
When the two of them entered, there were already more than fifty people standing in the hall.
Elder Fang sat in the armchair in the middle. She was dressed in black and had a white cloak. She looked less charming but more valiant and dignified. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with murderous intent. No one dared to look at her directly.
Beside her was Bishop Song Zhifan. He was dressed in a blue robe and a golden crown.
In front of Elder Fang stood two rows of middle-aged men dressed in black. Their faces were gloomy and their eyes were cold. They exuded an unapproachable aura.
Beside the two rows of men in black stood more than ten elders. They were obviously of high status and had an extraordinary bearing.
After Chu Li stepped into the hall, Elder Fang's bright eyes swept across and she waved her hand.
Chu Li gave a fist salute and strode along the path formed by two rows of middle-aged men in black clothes to Elder Fang. "Greetings, Elder!"
Everyone's eyes fell on him. They were all different. Some were envious, some were jealous, some were disdainful, some were resentful. They all had different emotions.
Chu Li could capture each and every one of their gazes. He could clearly feel their emotions and imprint them in his mind.
"You'll need to make an Enlightened Oath to join the Heaven's Punishment Hall today. Are you ready?" Elder Fang said in a low voice. Her face was tense and her eyes were cold.
Chu Li nodded solemnly. "Yes."
He was secretly shocked. He did not expect to have to make an Enlightened Oath. This oath was binding. Once it was made, there would be punishment from the Grandmaster.
Elder Fang saw that he did not hesitate and nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, if that's the case, let's begin."
"Wait!" A shout suddenly sounded.
Chu Li frowned. Through the Omniscient Mirror, he saw a plain-looking young man enter the basilica. The brilliance around him was restrained, and he was as gentle as jade. However, he was a Celestial Being with an extremely high cultivation level. His level should be four ranks higher than the Tang family's Elder Ancestor, Tang Jiyang. It was very likely that he was a rank three Celestial Being.
Chu Li pretended not to know and turned his head to look.
Elder Fang's face darkened. She narrowed her eyes and glared at the person who came.
Song Zhifan's face darkened, but he regained his composure.
This young man had thick eyebrows and big eyes. He looked like a simple and honest young man from a farmer's family. His yellow robe was luxurious and extraordinary. He raised his chin slightly and looked disdainful. Before he even spoke, he already gave off a feeling of arrogance, as if he was looking down on everyone.
"Greetings, Sect Leader. Greetings, Hall Master Fan." The yellow-robed youth cupped his fists. "Forgive me for overstepping my bounds."
"Senior Guo, you're welcome." Song Zhifan cupped his fists and smiled. "Speak your mind."
Although in his heart he was cursing the old fart for pointing fingers and gesticulating again, he really deserved to die. His face was warm and genial, as if he couldn't wait to hear Guo Zhangjing speak.
Guo Zhangjing came closer and sized Chu Li up. His gaze was like lightning, as if he wanted to see through Chu Li.
Chu Li cupped his fists and looked at him calmly.
"Forgive me for being blunt, if this Baili Na wants to join the Heaven's Punishment Hall, he's still lacking," Guo Zhangjing said in a low voice.
"Oh — —?" Elder Fang said faintly, "I hope Elder Guo can point out what he's lacking?"
"He doesn't have enough experience to convince the masses," Guo Zhangjing shook his head. "I heard that he's only been in the church for less than a year?"
"Yes," Elder Fang said slowly.
Guo Zhangjing could not help but laugh. "Since when did the Heaven's Punishment Hall become so lax that a follower who hasn't been in for a year can join the Heaven's Punishment Hall?"
Elder Fang said, "There are exceptions to everything. Disciples who have made exceptional contributions and proven their loyalty can be promoted to the Heaven's Punishment Hall as an exception!"
"He's considered to be promoted as an exception?" Guo Zhangjing glanced at Chu Li.
"Yes! The bishop can prove it," Elder Fang said in a low voice.
Song Zhifan coughed softly and glanced at Elder Fang. He really did not want to deal with this old man, but Elder Fang just had to push him to the front. "Elder Guo, this Baili Na has gone through fire and water with me. He's risked his life to save me multiple times. There's no need to doubt his loyalty."
"Oh — —?" Guo Zhangjing glanced at Chu Li. "With his cultivation level, what's the use of risking his life?"
"Baili Na's Sacrificial Divine Power is of an extremely high level. If he were to risk his life, the power would still be great," Song Zhifan smiled.
He felt that his smile must be extremely stiff. He hoped that Guo Zhangjing could see it and be more tactful.
However, he immediately rejected the idea of getting lucky. If Guo Zhangjing was really tactful, he would not have jumped out at this time. They were about to enter the hall for the ceremony. He would be humiliating Elder Fang and himself in front of all the elders and the hall leader.
"Even if he's loyal and has a high cultivation level, he's not experienced enough. Jian Ba is also an outstanding young man. He's neither young nor old like him with mediocre aptitude. "Guo Zhangjing shook his head.
Chu Li gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Please allow me to say a few words!"
"It's not your place to speak!" Guo Zhangjing said in a low voice. His gaze was like lightning as if he was going to kill him the next moment.
Chu Li met his lightning-like gaze calmly and fearlessly. "Elder Guo, why do you have to be so overbearing? This is the Heaven's Punishment Hall, the Church of Longevity, not the Outland!"
"Eh — —?" Guo Zhangjing looked at him in shock.
Chu Li scoffed. "Elder Guo, even if you're a Celestial Being, don't forget your duty. Elder Guo, you're not here to criticize the teaching affairs, right? If you have the time, you should rest and build up your energy so that you can defend against the enemy once they attack! "
"How dare you!" Guo Zhangjing shouted.
This shout was like a drum being hit. Everyone in the hall felt their hearts skip a beat. Their blood was boiling and they felt like they were injured.
Chu Li's expression changed.
He had used the Life and Death Scripture to age himself and his cultivation level had deteriorated. He was only three times Baili Na's original level and was already one of the top in the Outland. However, he was still injured by this shout.
Moreover, he was the first to be hit. Guo Zhangjing's shout was directed at him. His internal organs were in turmoil and blood rushed to the corner of his mouth.
He forcefully swallowed it and licked the blood back. His eyes became brighter and he stared at Guo Zhangjing unyieldingly. "Elder Guo, do you think I'm wrong? This is the bishop's Church of Longevity, not your Church of Longevity, Elder Guo! "
"You're a scoundrel!" Guo Zhangjing shouted.
This shout was more violent than the previous one. It was the real Musical Assassination Technique.
Chu Li felt his vision shaking violently and his vision darkened. His body swayed a few times and he almost fell. He could not stabilize himself even if he wanted to.
"Elder Guo!" Song Zhifan took a step forward and lightly patted Chu Li's back.
Immediately, a gush of inner energy entered his body and calmed Chu Li's boiling blood. His vision became clear again but the corner of his mouth was bleeding.
However, Chu Li did not care. He widened his eyes and stared at Guo Zhangjing with an unyielding look.
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