626 Not All The Time (1/2)

”To think he can actually laugh?”

”He is arrogant but the Elders in the Sect treated him like a treasure. But what happened now? In front of Jueyu and the others he couldn't even block one sword. Thanks to Senior Brother Ruotao, if not for him our Sword Sect would have lost face...”

”This kid seems humble but is actually arrogant, having no one else in his eyes. Today, then he knows that he underestimated the people of the world. It was only that Senior Brother Ruotao didn't want to compete with him for it!”

”What I can't believe is that Gantian Mountain Monster King really fought the six of them and didn't lose? In this world is there really such a talent? He is truly unrivaled. Who knows whether there is anyone of the same age who can match him? Compared to Feng Taiji, they are like mars and the moon...”

”It seems like the ancient overlords were just like that. Although Senior Brother Ruotao lost, he brought us honor!”

Feng Taiji's ears caught all these words. It was tough for him to block them out and calm down, he could only try his best to not listen to them.

Luckily, after ten minutes a bell rang out.

A white shirt shadow suddenly flashed into the hall and sat at the elevated portion in the center.

Feng Taiji bowed slightly and knew that this person was the head of the Ten Thousand Sword Vast Habitat. His name was Lingchen.

He had held this position for close to 74 days. 74 years ago he was once famous through the entire Cloud World and at that time he was already peak Grade-9. Who knows what level he had reached now.

He was always in seclusion, after he entered the Sword Sect, he only met him twice.

Along with everyone greeting Lingchen spoke calmly, ”Today I gathered the Ten Thousand Sword Vast Habitat disciples here to tell all of you all two matters. Firstly, the restrictions within Yin Dragon Canyon have been removed. The day the Spiritual Wave begins will shift forward three years! To our Cloud World it is the beginning of numerous calamities but also many rare opportunities. You all must work harder, take the chance to break through. Don't regret it when the chaotic time arrives...”

When those words were spoken, the stone hall was totally silent. Close to ten thousand Sword Sect disciples, all with different expressions on their faces. Some were shocked, some excited, and some uneasy.

Following this, Lingchen looked over to Ruotao, ”I have heard about the Yin Dragon Canyon matter. The few elders made a decision to designate Feng Taiji as the leader. I heard you were arrogant and untamed, not following your Senior's orders.”

The Elders sitting on the sides of the hall all opened their eyes and looked over towards Ruotao.

A sharp intent descended down onto his body.

His expression didn't change and he replied flatly, ”Everything disciple does goes against my conscience!”

Feng Taiji was expressionless, he could really feel that Senior Brother Ruotao had wiped his hands of everything and didn't care at all.

His heart was relaxed, feeling no guilt at all.

”What words!”

Lingchen scoffed coldly, his handsome face was like ice that couldn't melt even after ten thousand years, there was no change in expression.

”Then in these past few years have you had any regrets and grievances?”

”Yes!”

Ruotao actually nodded his head, ”I hated the Sect for being unfair, my thoughts nearly went to the extreme. However, thanks to a kind person I came to my senses. I thought through it so it doesn't matter anymore. Swordsman like me just need to search for answers through the sword, who cares about anything else?”

As Feng Taiji listened on, his mouth felt more and more bitter.

If he heard these words half a month ago, his face would be filled with approval, but his heart wouldn't really care.

However today he already understood this theory. Unfortunately, it was already too late...

Lingchen kept silent for a moment before he laughed out loud, shaking the mountain peak.

”Great! Listen up, the second thing today is that our Sword Sect has disciple Ruotao who strives to improve, comprehending his heart well. He is our sword-wielding disciple, able to go into seclusion in the Mysterious Sword Cave for three years. After three years, he will inherit the role of head of the Vast Habitat...”

Although he predicted it, when those words fell on his ears, he felt a heavy hammer smack his mind, smashing down heavily.

He only felt his mind go dizzy and he felt himself losing consciousness.

As for what Lingchen continued to say, he didn't pay much attention. Who knows how long it took for him to regain his senses.

At this moment, Lingchen was coming to the end of his speech.

”The rise of the chaotic times in the Cloud World, when you go out all of you must be more careful! If you face things there's no need to worry too much...”

As he said this, Lingchen hesitated slightly and still said, ”Gantian Mountain has risen up and is at their strong period. At least at Donglin our Sword Sect disciples need to give in!”

When he said this, he didn't even look at Feng Taiji as he left the stone hall.

Those Elders all didn't say a word, their bodies disappearing from the hall. Many disciples all grouped up, discussing whilst they headed outside.

Those Sect disciples who were usually close to him all purposely avoided him, not even daring to exchange glances with him.

Not long later, he was the only one within the large stone hall.

The ten thousand foot space was totally empty and silent. Even Feng Taiji who had a resilient heart felt a strong chill spread through his entire body.

His lips curled up as he let out a self-mocking laugh. Were they treating him like he didn't exist?

No consolation, no blame, totally disregarding him...

He didn't have much grievances in his heart, he knew about human nature. When he ostracised Ruotao at the start, he should have thought about the outcome.

What happened today was also due to him so he couldn't blame others.

However, in his heart there was a wave-surging-like intent, a will to reach that peak, to take back what he had lost.

To share the stage with Zong Shou...