Chapter 69 (1/2)
Pride
Eternal Life
The voices conversing from above were light and insubstantial like mist, it almost seemed like they were the whispers of immortals from high above the nine heavens. Subsequently, the snow all over the sky just vanished! Several rays of light appeared in the sky accompanied by immortal sound, heavenly music rained down as some men and women slowly walked out from inside the rays of light.
These men and women wore feathery clothes and Taoist crowns surrounded by illusory halos abundant with immortal qi. Everyone could smell the fragrance of paradise.
While Fang Han wasn’t seduced by external appearances, he felt the bodies of these men and women were incredibly powerful, if any of them chose to release it they could easily crush him into dust.
They were the Core Disciples of the Yuhua Sect.
This was the true power of the Immortal Sect.
Each Core Disciple could wield unlimited power within the sect.
Fang Han knew that if he wanted to become a Core Disciple first he’d need to become an Inner Disciple, next he’d need to get on the ShanHe list[1] of the Inner Sect, earn rewards from the sect, and cultivate all the way to the G.o.dly Expert Realm. Only after achieving all of that would he be qualified to become a Core Disciple.
Among the male and female Core Disciples, the most striking one was a man wearing ordinary clothes. This man wore an ordinary green s.h.i.+rt. He looked like a person of poor wit, a scholar in the secular world. It truly wasn’t a look possessed by anyone cultivating a Divine Style. He stood in the sky and didn’t glow with the rays of light nor did he emit glorious qi, because of this he was very different compared to the other disciples.
It was precisely because of this that he seemed to display a natural disposition.
It was this man who unleashed the “World of Snow” technique that froze three thousand Māra and one Māra King. He was the number one Core Disciple, Hua Tian Du[2] from the Tian Du peak.
“Greetings, Hua s.h.i.+xiong, and greeting to the other s.h.i.+xiong[3] and s.h.i.+jie[4].”
As soon as these Core Disciples showed up all of the disciples in the light’s protection, including the eight female disciples from Jialan Group all, bowed to them, showing as much respect as possible, more respectful than an official meeting the emperor.
The respect official showed to the emperor was born from the emperor's political power.
However the respect these disciples showed to Hua Tian Du, was born out of an absolute disparity in strength.
“En[5], that all of you can hold up against so many Māra is very good. It is clear that our Yuhua Sect’s future achievements will be great.” Hua Tian Du stood in the sky, waved his hand and suddenly the Nine Palace Golden PaG.o.das in the sky slowly shrank and then flew into his sleeve, the golden light’s protection disappeared at the same time.
The expressions on the faces of the nine Inner Disciples who controlled the golden paG.o.das relaxed suddenly.
Originally, the disciples under a.s.sessment in the Māra Battlefield were all Outer Disciples, but because of this incident the Sect sent Inner Disciples in to help the disciples under a.s.sessment weather the storm, naturally they were to receive rewards from the sect.
“The nine of you can take credit for protecting these contesting disciples. I will give you each one ‘Great JiaZi[6] Medicinal Pill’, it can increase one’s lifespan by one JiaZi.” Medicinal Pill’, it can increase one’s lifespan by one JiaZi.”
Hua Tian Du spoke again while flicking his finger. Everyone saw a gold and white pill fly to each and every one of the nine Inner Disciples hands. The nine Inner Disciples quickly bowed again, “Thank you Hua s.h.i.+xiong!”
They all showed expressions of ecstasy on their faces.
“The great JiaZi Medicinal pill……it can increase a person’s lifespan by an entire JiaZi, one JiaZi is equal to a whole 60-year cycle. What an impressive stature this Hua Tian Du has. I thought it was the Sect Leader of the Yuhua Sect.”Fang Han’s heart was secretly moved, the Core Disciples were the same. Jin s.h.i.+ Tai, s.h.i.+ Long Zi, and even Fang Qing Xue couldn’t compare with Hua Tian Du’s imposing stature.
“My G.o.d, Hua s.h.i.+xiong you are too generous, this is the Great JiaZi
“s.h.i.+xiong like myself have a little bit more mana and refine more Medicinal Pills during this time of peace in case they are needed later.” Hua Tian Du smiled and landed on the ground.
“The a.s.sessment this time was interrupted by the Great Māra King thus endangering all of you, but currently all the Māra in the Māra Battlefield have been eliminated, and all of you have pa.s.sed, you all have now become Inner Disciples now.”
“Ah! That’s very good! Really good!”
The moment the disciples under a.s.sessment heard it their faces all showed signs of relief, they were overjoyed. Just these words from Hua Tian Du confirmed they were now Inner Disciples. They will be treated very differently now, they’ve climbed another step towards their goals., Compared to the secular world, rewards are much greater than from Marquis to Duke.
Only Fang Han felt very unhappy, without the a.s.sessment, how could he catch Māra and refine Medicinal Pills?
“However, you don’t have to leave the Māra Battlefield now, I still have some matters to attend to.” Hua Tian Du waved his hand, suddenly, all of the disciples quieted down, soundlessly watching this majestic Eldest s.h.i.+xiong, unsure of what he planned to say next.
Who knew, Hua Tian Du would turn his sight to Fang Han, “Your name is Fang Han right?”
“Yes, um!’
Fang Han’s heart rustled! He didn’t expect this Core Disciple Eldest s.h.i.+xiong would go out of their way to call him out. There was an enormous gap between the two of them, whether it was status or strength the two of them couldn’t be considered in the same league.
“Fang Han, Hua s.h.i.+xiong is not someone you’ll want to offend. Even Jialan s.h.i.+jie has to make concessions for him, the Sect Elders in the Yuhua Temple also showed him face[7].”
Shu Yue Er saw Fang Han didn’t respond, fearing that he might get into trouble, so she touched Fang Hang’s arm, and softly said. At this time many disciples present had turned their eyes to Fang Han, these disciples can’t figure out why Fang Han can get Hua Tian Du’s attention.
“Yes, I am Fang Han, is there anything Eldest s.h.i.+xiong wants to advise me on?” Fang Han calmly asked as he adjusted his mind and body.
“The devil treasure on you, it’s called the Seven Evils gourd, is that correct?” Hua Tian Du’s eyes fell on the Seven Evils gourd which hung on Fang Han’s body.
“Yes, this was gifted to me by QingXue s.h.i.+jie .” Fang Han started to feel that things weren’t going well.
“You have some nerve. Using a devil treasure is forgivable as long as you use it to attack evil beings, but instead, you use it on your fellow Yuhua Sect disciples. Really good. You thought that if you relied on Fang s.h.i.+mei’s[8] reputation, then you could do whatever you wanted? Humph!” Hua Tian Du’s expression changed suddenly! The disciples that were present all felt extremely cold and were nearly scared to death.