The Ninth Elder Went Completely Mad

One word fell.

Shi Potian.

Before even the disciples could react...

Suddenly, the sky changed color.

Clusters of auspicious clouds appeared high in the sky.

Auspicious clouds descended, casting beams of golden light that enveloped Chen Ning.

This makes him appear as if Saint has descended to earth.

Sacred.

Majestic.

Such auspicious clouds of merit can only be triggered by those who have performed great deeds, thus creating a celestial phenomenon.

The extraordinary phenomenon of this scale that Chen Ning triggered is extremely rare in history.

Such startling words are certainly worthy of this kind of prestige.

Just as everyone was about to seriously ponder the sect leader's words, they felt as if their brains were about to explode, unable to bear such earth-shattering words.

Even so, everyone felt a sense of openness and expansiveness at that moment.

Lofty aspirations.

The inner demons that had been gathering in my heart have now been completely expelled.

Everyone felt as if their entire bodies were bathed in holy light, feeling completely comfortable.

My State of Mind has become increasingly resilient.

Not only the disciples, but also Cang Yue on the high platform and the withered Third Elder were filled with shock.

Especially the Third Elder.

Born into the Aristocratic Clan of Sword Dao, he learned swordsmanship from a young age. Over seventy years, he honed his superb swordsmanship, becoming a renowned swordsman in the entire Spirit Province region.

But his Lineage fell into ruin and he was killed by his enemies, leaving him the only one left to survive.

He could only join a super sect like the Dragon-Seeking Sect, concealing his identity and origins, hoping that one day he could accumulate power within the Dragon-Seeking Sect and take revenge.

Unfortunately, his talent is limited, and he will probably never be able to reach the same level as the Sword Immortal, no matter how hard he tries.

Not to mention anything like restoring the Lineage.

That's why he decided to the Dragon-Seeking Sect.

Thinking that this was how he would end his remaining years.

It's a good thing that no one knows his identity.

But today...

After hearing the sect leader's earth-shattering words.

He felt as if he had been suddenly enlightened.

My heart remained unsettled for a long time.

"To establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, to secure a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the sages, and to usher in an era of peace for all generations!"

"What a peaceful world forever! What a peaceful world forever..."

Hahahahaha...

The Third Elder wore a relieved smile.

He was so preoccupied with deep-seated hatred and the desire to restore his Lineage's glory that he forgot why he had ever practiced swordsmanship in the first place.

As a result, his Sword Dao became too heavy.

This is also why a breakthrough is impossible.

Although he was so disheartened that he planned to die in the temple, he ultimately did not give up.

Now, after hearing your words, I feel as if I have let go of something in my heart.

On the contrary, I felt much more relaxed.

A clear and lucid State of Mind.

The breakthrough in Sword Dao will then occur naturally.

The Third Elder's cloudy eyes suddenly brightened, and he became excited.

Not only did he break through in Sword Dao, but he could also feel that his cultivation level was becoming smoother and more natural.

Compared to the past, there are far fewer restrictions and limitations.

If this trend continues, it's only a matter of time before his cultivation level advances further.

With this thought in mind, his gaze towards Chen Ning now held a greater degree of respect.

I used to think he was just riding on the coattails of the Sword Immortal and the Wine Maniac, but I never imagined the sect leader would have such charisma.

He's being narrow-minded...

Cang Yue's beautiful eyes were also fixed on Chen Ning.

If what came before was just speculation...

Today, that has undoubtedly been definitively proven.

Isn't this enough to prove that the sect leader can use secret treasures?

The question is, who among ordinary people possesses such power to summon auspicious clouds of merit?

This time, Cang Yue's resolve was strengthened even more.

It brought her so many surprises.

First, there were the top-grade talismans.

Furthermore, under the influence of the sect leader, he was able to condense a Spirit Void Seed.

Today, under the watchful eyes of all his disciples, he uttered some startling words, dispelling the inner demons within them.

Cang Yue chuckled softly, then thought about how to get along with the sect leader that evening.

I suppose there's a mix of anticipation and nervousness.

The disciples all wore expressions of gentle comfort, appreciating the mysterious radiance cast by the wisps of auspicious clouds between heaven and earth.

Chen Ning glanced at it and knew what was going on; judging from the current trend, it should be about time.

Just as he was preparing to step down and conceal his achievements, he noticed that the Ninth Elder beside him had a gloomy expression, as if he was making an important decision.

"Is this guy planning to fight to the death?"

But on second thought, he didn't dare.

With Cang Yue in charge, even ten Ninth Elders together wouldn't be a match for her.

That's true.

The Ninth Elder was staring at the disciples in the training ground with a gloomy expression.

He was horrified to discover that the crowd's inner demons had been almost completely dispelled.

I never expected this young sect leader to have such abilities.

That's something he overlooked.

However, the matter is not over yet.

He still has a chance to turn things around.

However, this required him to make a very hesitant decision.

He would have to sacrifice twenty years of his lifespan to activate the Heart Demon Scripture, and while his disciples still had a trace of the Heart Demon Seed, he would create a devastating chaos.

The inner demons spread wildly.

However, once you take such a desperate gamble...

Twenty years of lifespan would be gone in an instant.

He was already quite old; twenty years of lifespan might be the rest of his days.

Not only that, all the disciples present will also die from their inner demons.

Very few people can withstand it.

Thus, so much killing, so much karma.

It will have many intangible effects on him.

Even their descendants will be implicated.

However, if he didn't do this, he would also face certain death.

The words I just spoke disturbed the disciples' resolve and certainly didn't escape the Grand Elder's notice.

Furthermore, this new sect leader possesses such abilities that he can dispel the inner demons of his disciples. Given time, once he has gained sufficient influence...

By then, there will be no hope left.

Furthermore, he noticed that the new sect leader seemed to have glanced at him.

That one glance was enough to make him completely unable to sit still.

We can't wait any longer.

He pricked his finger, Essence Blood, and the Heart Demon Scripture shone brightly.

The Ninth Elder whispered a few incantations, and then he looked as if he had aged ten years.

His hair turned completely white.

Deep lines appeared on his face, his complexion became increasingly dull, and his eyes became cloudy.

Although his body was hunched over, a wild laugh lingered on his face.

He's risked everything.

There is no turning back.

The peaceful atmosphere that had been there before was instantly gone from the training ground.

A black, almost tangible aura wafted through the air.

Demonic sounds echoed throughout the entire space.

It was invading the minds of all the disciples.

The path of spiritual cultivation is incredibly difficult; throughout history, how many have achieved sainthood?

Even the most gifted children often perish in the mortal world; what about the masses?

The piercing noise further disturbed my mind.

The disciples all had furrowed brows and looked very distressed.

Spiritual practice is so difficult; where does the path lead?

How many martial artists have lost their way?

How many monks have given up hope?

Talent, Root Bone, and comprehension.

These innate factors can often shackle a cultivator's entire life.

Throughout one's entire life, this limitation prevents one from reaching that highest realm.

In fact, it came to a standstill halfway through.

Many others also gave up.

He practiced forbidden Devil Cultivation Method arts, Qi Deviation, and became a menace to the region.

These are all common occurrences.