Chapter 8: Which Part Offended You?

"Rest assured, Ancestor!"

The imperial family's Second Enshrined slowly emerged, bowed to Gao Rong, and shot straight off to wipe out the Duan family.

Taking care of an ant-like clan like that wasn't even worth a word.

He teleported over and immediately condensed a hundred-meter hand, bringing it down hard on the Duan family.

The Duan clan had no chance to resist—they were reduced to ash along with their ancestral grounds.

"City Lord of Feiyun City, on my order—hunt down every Duan clansman outside the city. Leave not a single one alive!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

The Second Enshrined had spoken in person; the Feiyun City Lord didn't dare delay for even a moment.

As for the Second Enshrined, he slipped into the void and stayed put.

Gao Rong's order was to remain and protect the Shen family, to make sure nothing happened to them in Feiyun City.

Su Kuang didn't show himself—even Gao Rong's divine sense couldn't detect him or Xue Weiyang.

…

The next day.

Xue Weiyang tore open a spatial rift, ready to head straight back to Lingxiao Sect.

Before leaving, though, Su Kuang handed Shen Yi a jade token.

By the time they returned to the sect, over ten thousand cultivators had already gathered below the mountain gate.

After all, the current Lingxiao Sect—even its gatekeepers were Venerable realm cultivators.

"So beautiful…"

When Su Kuang and the three women stepped out of the spatial rift, the cultivators outside the gate were instantly stunned.

"Welcome back to the sect, Sect Master!"

When Jin Tu and Jin Chi appeared, both Xue Weiyang and Shen Qingluan were taken aback.

Shen Qingluan only knew Jin Tu's aura was very strong, but Xue Weiyang could see his realm clearly.

Late Quasi-Emperor realm—many ancestors of holy land forces were only at this level, weren't they?

She'd been gone from the sect for just two days, and another Quasi-Emperor cultivator had already awakened?

If that was the case, then those slumbering Peak Masters… wouldn't they be even stronger than peak Great Emperor realm?

"You three go in first!"

Su Kuang patted Wangshu's little head, signaling Xue Weiyang and the other two to head back ahead of him.

He was just about to activate his Divine Eye when Zhao Xuan, Holy Lord of Xuantian, stepped out of the spatial rift.

"Senior Su, the matter you instructed has been handled!"

"In addition, the announcement that Xuantian Holy Land has become a vassal of Lingxiao Sect has been made public!"

"The Ancestor told me to ask you—should this news be spread across the entire Nine Heavens Continent?"

The moment Zhao Xuan finished speaking, all ten thousand-plus cultivators outside the gate were dumbstruck.

Lingxiao Sect was in a rather remote location; news would take a few days to arrive.

The first to receive it should be the eight great forces, including the Great Jing Imperial Dynasty.

Su Kuang understood the Xuantian Ancestor's worry—having finally latched onto a powerful backer, he was being cautious for fear that Lingxiao Sect would be targeted.

But Su Kuang wasn't afraid. His only fear was that his reputation wasn't loud enough—if others didn't come, how long would it take to find them himself?

With hundreds of thousands coming every day, even one qualified person a month—or even a year—would be pretty good!

"Go ahead! Announce Lingxiao Sect's disciple recruitment requirements as well!"

"Understood!"

Zhao Xuan respectfully withdrew, and Su Kuang activated his Divine Eye to scan.

[Ding! Target does not meet disciple criteria!]

[Ding! Target does not meet…]

[Ding! Ding! Ding…]

"These eyes of mine are the measure—none of you are fated with Lingxiao Sect. Those with good spiritual roots can go to Xuantian Holy Land!"

Su Kuang offered no explanation, nor did he linger—there was no need.

Anyone who couldn't provide him with rewards was purely a waste of time!

The cultivators turned away at the gate wore helpless expressions. Even Xuantian Holy Land was willing to become a vassal—what could they do even if they weren't convinced?

They had the confidence to be arrogant—even the Sect Master's name had "Kuang" in it!

"Scripture Pavilion… Materialize!"

The three women sat in the courtyard as a mountain peak gradually solidified.

Although she had already witnessed the Materialization of the Sect Master Peak once, seeing such heaven-defying means again left even Xue Weiyang dazed for a long while.

[Ding! Scripture Pavilion Materialization successful. The pavilion contains countless techniques and spells, minimum Saint-rank, maximum God-rank. Includes one Pavilion Guardian Elder!]

Pavilion Guardian Elder?

Su Kuang was somewhat taken aback—this was an unexpected bonus?

Name: Elder Wen.

Gender: Male.

Age: 150,639 years old.

Cultivation: Peak Great Emperor realm.

Special Status: Half-step Divine Spirit within the Scripture Pavilion.

Hiss!

Badass!

This Elder Wen really was a born sweeping monk!

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

Elder Wen cupped his hands and bowed to Su Kuang, as Xue Weiyang slowly appeared nearby.

"An… another peak Great Emperor realm powerhouse has awakened?"

Xue Weiyang covered her red lips, her phoenix eyes full of disbelief.

Was Lingxiao Sect really an ancient great sect? Counting those Peak Masters who hadn't awakened yet, the number of Great Emperor realm powerhouses would exceed ten.

"Weiyang, this is the Scripture Pavilion's Guardian Elder. Just call him Elder Wen!"

Xue Weiyang gave a slight nod, seemingly still not recovered from the shock.

Elder Wen was all smiles, his gaze darting back and forth between the two.

"The Sect Master and the Madam are a perfect match—truly a pair of immortal lovers!"

"Ah? I'm not, I don't—"

Xue Weiyang's cheeks flushed slightly. She was devoted to the Dao and had no time for matters of the heart!

"I understand! I understand completely!"

Elder Wen retreated with a smile, seemingly not wanting to be a third wheel.

"Ahem… Weiyang, did you need something?"

This was the first time Su Kuang had seen Xue Weiyang shy, and he couldn't help but steal a few extra glances.

"Sect Master, the spiritual energy here is too thin—not very suitable for cultivation. Weiyang would like to go out and capture a spirit vein to bring back!"

"Of course, there's also a bit of personal motive—I'd like to visit Xuezhou while I'm at it!"

A faint blush still lingered on Xue Weiyang's pretty face, and she seemed even more reserved after speaking.

"Go ahead!"

"If you run into trouble you can't handle, crush this jade token!"

Su Kuang reached out and patted Xue Weiyang's fragrant shoulder, leaving a soul protection on her.

The jade token was actively triggered, while the soul protection was passively triggered.

Such a great beauty—Su Kuang couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to her.

"Yes! Thank you, Sect Master!"

Xue Weiyang's delicate body trembled slightly. She was now living her second life, and Su Kuang was the first member of the opposite sex to ever touch her body.

But thinking of the Sect Master's kindness to her, she immediately came around.

"By the way, Sect Master, Wangshu's spiritual root isn't set in stone!"

"If we find a Marrow-Washing Spirit Flower, her spiritual root can be upgraded to mid-grade!"

"Weiyang will keep an eye out when I go to Xuezhou. The Sect Master can also send people to search on this end!"

Xue Weiyang was just about to leave when Su Kuang called her back.

"Take this peak-grade Saint weapon for self-defense!"

Su Kuang didn't know what kind of treasure Xue Weiyang used, so he simply took out a longsword.

Wangshu's peak-grade Saint weapon could wait—anyway, the ten peak-grade Saint weapons the system gave were all light clusters before being taken out.

Whether it was a saber, spear, sword, or halberd—it was just a thought from Su Kuang.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Xue Weiyang bit her red lip lightly, but still accepted the peak-grade Saint weapon.

Although she wasn't a sword cultivator, it would do fine as a transitional weapon.

Watching Xue Weiyang leave, Su Kuang quickly called Jin Chi and Jin Tu over.

A glance with the Divine Eye revealed that they were actually blood brothers—and they came from the Tianxing Continent.

Hiss!

So the system had forcibly dragged people over? He'd almost treated them like NPCs.

"Alright, you're dismissed!"

Su Kuang went to deliver the Saint weapon to Wangshu, while the Jin brothers both scratched their heads in confusion.

Seriously, did the Sect Master get his period or something?