Kunlun Mountain stretched for thousands of miles, and the cultivation sects were scattered everywhere. Among them, the Heaven's Wall City was the most prosperous. Most of the people in the world who admired the Way of the Immortal wanted to enter the Heaven's Wall City to cultivate. This year, it was time for the Heaven's Wall City to recruit disciples. After three rounds of trials, more than 20 people passed. Among them, a young man and a young woman were the most outstanding. The man's name was Ouyang Shaogong. He was originally a doctor who traveled the world. His medical skills were extraordinary. He entered the immortal sect in order to seek the art of reviving the dead. The woman's name was Feng Qingxue. She was beautiful and gentle. It was said that she was Ouyang Shaogong's fellow countryman.
As the Sect Leader's disciple, his ranking was only below Ling Yue, the eldest disciple of the Sword-Holding Elder. Ling Duan was the supervisor of the recruitment of new disciples. Accompanied by Zhao Lin and a few other inner disciples, he looked at the people who had passed the test and said arrogantly,""You have already passed the basic root test and the moral test of our sect. The next final test, the Supreme Headmaster, is in my charge. It is to arrange for you to undergo the demon-slaying test.”
Immediately, someone asked curiously,"Senior Brother, may I ask what the specific content of this assessment is?”
Ling Duan said calmly," Someone will take you to the Emerald Martial Palace at dusk today. There are often demon spirits there at night. As long as you spend a night there safely and come out of seclusion at dawn tomorrow, you will pass the test."”
Hearing this, everyone could not help but be stunned. Ouyang Shaogong secretly looked at the people around him and then smiled."We don't know any spells, so how can we get rid of the demons? It would be best if he didn't get killed by the demons.”
The moment these words were said, everyone could not help but be in a commotion. Most of them were ordinary people, and a few of them had some foundation, but they were also extremely shallow. If they encountered a demon, they would only be able to send food!
Ling Duan glanced at Ouyang Shaogong and could not help but snort coldly. He then said,"Don't worry about that. According to the usual practice, our Heaven's Wall City will send disciples under the sword-wielding elder to protect you. If you don't have any, you can go back to your rooms. Someone will come to take you to the Emerald Martial Palace tomorrow evening.”
Seeing that everyone had left, Ling Duan's eyes suddenly flashed with a vicious and cold expression. With a thought, an inexplicable resentment arose."Baili Tusu, don't blame Senior Brother! If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for letting Junior Sister Lotus treat you so well, but treat me so coldly.”
Unlike Yang Xiao, who had been in closed-door cultivation, Ling Duan had enjoyed boundless glory in the Heaven's Wall City over the years as the Sect Leader's disciple. In addition, he had extraordinary talent and his cultivation had advanced rapidly. He had already entered the Golden Elixir realm. Over time, he had become more and more arrogant. Not only did he form cliques for personal gain, but he also often made things difficult for disciples who were estranged from him.
Over the years, the only daughter of the Sect Master, Perfected Han Su, had grown up to be more and more beautiful. Ling Duan had always admired her, but although she was gentle, she only regarded Ling Yue and Baili Tusu in a different light. Ling Yue was the eldest disciple of Elder Sword Holding, and he was talented. It was said that he had had many adventures in his early years. He had already cultivated into the Immortal Soul Stage and was as powerful as some elders. Naturally, he did not dare to offend her. Therefore, he put all his resentment away. All of it was placed on Baili Tusu, but he bore a grudge against Baili Tusu.
At the side, Zhao Lin saw the terrifying gaze that was like a poisonous snake that was revealed in Ling Duan's eyes, and his heart couldn't help but tremble. Recalling Ling Duan's words just now, he couldn't help but worry a little for Baili Tusu.
Although Baili Tusu had always been a loner and spent most of his time cultivating in the back mountain of the Heaven Breaking Pavilion, rarely interacting with others, and there were also many bad rumors about him circulating in the sect, they were all from the same sect after all, and they had never had any grudges in the past. Therefore, Zhao Lin still did not want anything to happen to Baili Tusu.
Moreover, the most important thing was that Perfected Han Su was in charge of Heaven's Wall City and had strict laws. It was fine if it was a small mistake, but if there was a big problem, no one would be able to escape if they were to investigate!
Thinking of this, Zhao Lin's heart was filled with coldness and worry.
Ling Duan didn't know what Zhao Lin was thinking. He was thinking about his own scheme and snorted coldly,""Alright, Zhaolin, why are you in a daze? Let's go!”
Zhao Lin couldn't help but feel a little timid and quickly asked in a low voice,""Where to?"
The corners of Ling Duan's mouth curled up as he chuckled coldly and said,"Naturally to find Baili Tusu." After saying that, he turned around and walked away. With a few steps, he was already hundreds of feet away.
Seeing Ling Duan walk away, Zhao Lin struggled in his heart. He hesitated whether he should follow him or not. However, when he thought of the outcome of the disciples who had offended Ling Duan in the past, he could not help but shiver. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and immediately chase after Ling Duan's disappearing figure.
Not long after, Ling Duan and Zhao Lin arrived at a courtyard at the back mountain of the Heaven Breaking Pavilion. This was where Baili Tusu cultivated daily. Usually, he was the only one there, and very few disciples came and went. Even the disciples guarding the Sword Pavilion did not come here often.
Since Ling Duan had a plan to find trouble with Baili Tusu, he had naturally calculated that Baili Tusu would definitely be here at this moment. Sure enough, as soon as the two of them entered, they saw Baili Tusu sitting cross-legged at the edge of the Blue Ripple Pond in the courtyard, meditating and cultivating his Qi. As he breathed in and out, his aura was deep, but he had also entered the Golden Elixir realm.
A rich look of jealousy flashed across Ling Duan's eyes. In his mind, another figure unconsciously appeared. However, when he considered that there was no news of that person after eight years of seclusion, he placed all his jealousy on Baili Tusu.
Although Baili Tusu had never cultivated the sword control technique, he had cultivated with Ling Yue. His swordsmanship was exquisite, and his cultivation was even purer. Although it had been a short period of time, he was still stronger than Ling Duan. When he heard someone approaching, he immediately stopped his cultivation and stood up.
Ling Duan sneered and walked forward. However, Zhao Lin could not help but worry secretly, afraid that he would make an irreparable mistake.
At this moment, Ling Duan had already arrived in front of Baili Tusu and said coldly,"Baili Tusu, you better listen up. The number of new disciples that we have recently taken in has all arrived. We are only short of one more time to go to the Emerald Martial Palace to undergo the demon-slaying trial. This time, our Heaven's Wall City will send you to protect them.”
Baili Tusu knew that Zhao Lin had never been on good terms with him. He frowned and asked,"Why should I go?"
Ling Duan chuckled." Over the years, the disciples under Elder Sword-Holding have been in charge of protecting the new disciples when they go to the Emerald Martial Palace for the demon-slaying trial. Now, Elder Sword-Holding only has two new disciples, you and Eldest Brother. Eldest Brother has already gone down the mountain to train, so naturally, you will take over."”
Baili Tusu was unmoved when he heard this. He replied coldly,"Although Eldest Senior Brother isn't here, without his permission, I have no right to replace him.”
Ling Duan sneered and said with a mocking expression,"Junior Brother Tusu, this is the Supreme Headmaster's intention. Could it be that in your eyes, there are only Elder Sword Holding and a Eldest Senior Brother who will come back at some unknown time? Don't you think the Supreme Headmaster is nothing in your eyes?”
"I don't have any experience in supervising disciples, so I don't want to make any mistakes." Baili Tusu frowned.”
"You're afraid that you won't be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility!" When Ling Duan heard this, the cold smile on his face became even more intense. He immediately said sarcastically," That's true. Under Elder Sword Holding's tutelage, Eldest Senior Brother Ling Yue is indeed capable. Besides the bell that Eldest Senior Brother gave you, what other abilities do you have? I'm afraid that if you fail to supervise your disciple and embarrass yourself, you won't only embarrass the people of Heaven's Wall City, but also your master, Elder Sword Holding.”
"You?" Baili Tusu rarely interacted with people, and naturally couldn't compare to Ling Duan in terms of words. He was ridiculed by Ling Duan, and for a moment, he didn't know how to retort.
Ling Duan was unreasonable and immediately said,"What do you mean you? I knew it. There's no one else under the sword-wielding elder except for the eldest senior brother!”
"Oh? Is that so?" Just as Baili Tusu did not know how to respond, a gentle voice suddenly sounded from behind him.
Everyone was shocked. They were all cultivators, yet they didn't even notice that someone was approaching them. This was really too chilling. Turning their heads, they saw a figure appear in the distance. With a step, he had already crossed a thousand feet and arrived in front of everyone. With a sneer on his face, he said,"Who said that Elder Sword Holding has no one else under him?”
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