The Sect Leader’s face instantly darkened as he coldly said: "Indeed your cultivation is shallow! One at the Foundation Establishment stage, one at the Qi Refinement realm, and another..."
The Sect Leader looked towards Mu Nanqing, his expression subtly changing, his voice carrying a hint of shock: "You... you’ve broken through to Divinity Transformation?"
Moreover, judging by the condensed state of Mu Nanqing’s mana, she was not newly entered into the Divinity Transformation Early Stage with an unstable foundation. He had just probed and found that Mu Nanqing was already at the Divinity Transformation Middle Stage, only a step away from the Divinity Transformation Late Stage.
How is that possible!
Mu Nanqing calmly stated, "I was lucky enough to find a Breakthrough Fruit."
The Sect Leader’s pupils constricted.
He knew of the Breakthrough Fruit as well, an aid for overcoming bottlenecks.
But to perfectly harness the power of the Breakthrough Fruit, one needed other rare medicinal herbs to assist, and if consumed directly, not only would its effectiveness be greatly reduced, but also, the one who consumed it would suffer from the violent outburst of potent medicinal power. Even if one managed a breakthrough, at best it would only be to the Divinity Transformation Early Stage, and certainly not the current effect seen in Mu Nanqing.
Li Nanfeng’s strength greatly diminished.
Mu Nanqing’s strength, on the other hand, surged greatly.
The Sect Leader’s face swiftly turned ashen as mana transformed into a gigantic palm about to clasp around Mu Nanqing’s throat.
This guy, so shameless.
Shi Nian’s heart surged with alarm, taking an immediate step forward.
Lu Zhuoyan and Mu Nanqing looked at Shi Nian, not knowing why, but somewhat expectant.
The Sect Leader, wouldn’t get punched flying by Shi Nian, would he...
Though they knew the likelihood wasn’t high, it didn’t stop them from picturing the scene.
Shi Nian made her move.
She clenched her fists, gathering all the strength in her body.
"Master!!!! Someone’s bullying us!!!!"
The voice echoed forth.
Lu Zhuoyan & Mu Nanqing: "..."
They suddenly realized they might have harbored some unrealistic expectations towards Shi Nian.
Lu Zhuoyan was the first to snap back to reality, following the shout: "Murder, there’s been a murder, the Sect Leader is committing murder!"
The Sect Leader’s face was an iron blue, but he showed no sign of stopping.
This girl Mu Nanqing, cannot be spared.
If he could kill her before the Ling Tian Sword Master reacted, that would be even better.
A sword arrived from the west.
Heavily falling upon the massive mana palm.
The Sect Leader was not too surprised; he raised an eyebrow: "Ling Tian, since you’ve arrived, why not show yourself."
The Ling Tian Sword Master directly landed on the platform.
He looked coldly at the Sect Leader: "Sect Leader, I know you sent these disciples in to harm them. What, now that they have returned safely, thwarting your plans, you’ve lost all shame and decided to strike at the younger generation?"
The Ling Tian Sword Master looked towards the crowd below: "Back in the day, our Divine Martial Sect had ten guaranteed spots to enter the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land. Everyone knows how precarious the Forbidden Land is! Nobody wanted these spots. Zhuoyan’s token was acquired separately; let’s not mention that for now. Nanqing and Shi Nian took two spots outright. By volunteering, two fewer Sect Disciples needed to take on the risk. Now, they have returned from the Forbidden Land through countless hardships, with Nanqing having found fortune and broken through to Divinity Transformation—a cause for celebration! Yet, just because Li Nanfeng didn’t gain this chance, you, Sect Leader, suddenly can’t take it? Does this world decree that only your Sect Leader’s disciples are worthy of such opportunities!"
The Ling Tian Sword Master used sufficient mana, his voice enveloping the entire Sect.
Shi Nian had a face full of admiration.
This was a 360° surround sound system.
If Master went to modern times, just this ability alone would feed him.
The Ling Tian Sword Master roared in extreme anger; the Sect Leader’s sudden attack on Mu Nanqing was still in sight, and the crowd’s gazes towards the Sect Leader subtly shifted.
Li Nanfeng was seriously injured, and might have even damaged his foundation.
They could understand the Sect Leader was surely vexed.
But what did this have to do with Mu Nanqing?
The Sect Leader’s actions were truly overbearing!
"Sect Leader, what do you have to say!" The Ling Tian Sword Master rarely had such a vantage of reason, watching the Sect Leader with a cold gaze.
Today, he must seek justice for his disciples.
The Sect Leader looked at him, yet his face bore a spring-like warmth and smile: "Ling Tian, what nonsense are you talking about? I am the Sect Leader, why wouldn’t I be happy if my own disciples achieved fortune? Just now, seeing Nanqing’s rapid advancement, I was delighted and merely wanted to test out her current level of cultivation. Why have you suddenly misunderstood me so gravely? We two, as close as brothers, you really shouldn’t think of me this way."
As the Sect Leader spoke, his demeanor appeared rather aggrieved.
Seeing the Sect Leader changing his face so swiftly, the Ling Tian Sword Master grew even angrier: "Zhang Dog Egg, stop with the act! Brothers? Who the hell is as close as brothers with you."
Everyone simultaneously turned towards the Sect Leader.
Is that the Sect Leader’s real name?
Thrilling, truly thrilling.
The Sect Leader’s face was blackened, and he said coldly: "Chen Dali, you and I are from the same village!"
My name is a dark history.
How much better is yours!
The crowd turned their gazes together toward Comrade Chen Dali.
The Ling Tian Sword Master was unfazed, "My name is perfectly fine! It is far more sonorous than ’Dog Egg’. Right, Dog Egg?"
The Sect Leader took a deep breath, and then another deep breath.
How else does one say, Comrade Dog Egg has become the Sect Leader.
He actually held back his rage.
With a smile, the Sect Leader appeared completely nonchalant: "Enough, enough. I won’t quibble with you over these trifles. Nanfeng is gravely injured, I’ll take him for healing first and take my leave."
The Sect Leader and Li Nanfeng vanished instantly from the platform.
The Ling Tian Sword Master, feeling victorious, triumphantly announced: "Let’s go as well."
And thus, the platform was suddenly empty.
Lu Xingzhi and Yun Jian below also hurriedly headed towards Ling Tian Peak.