Leaving the Sect

Fire Division, Main Hall.

Following the disciples of the Enforcement Department, Lin Langtian arrived at a grand hall deep within the Fire Division's mountains. The hall was not resplendent with gold and jade, but it was solemn and dignified.

At the head of the main hall stood Fen Cang, the leader of the Fire Division. In addition, Yan Ba, the Deputy Chief, and many stewards of the Fire Division were also present, creating a solemn atmosphere.

Shortly after Lin Langtian arrived, Zhang Hao was also brought over. However, the two exchanged a glance and both could see the coldness in each other's eyes.

"Reporting to the Minister, Zhang Hao and Lin Langtian have arrived." The two law enforcement disciples respectfully reported to Fen Cang above.

"Hmm." Fen Cang nodded slightly, expressionless, then waved his hand and said, "You may leave."

"Yes."

As the disciples who enforced the law met their end, Fen Cang glanced at Lin Langtian and Zhang Hao, his old eyes narrowed slightly, and then he snorted coldly.

"You two, as the Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, have engaged in private battles and even resorted to killing each other. You have utterly disgraced the Fire Division!"

Upon hearing Fen Cang's anger, Zhang Hao nervously swallowed and hurriedly said respectfully, "Uncle-Master, this is all due to Lin Langtian's audacity and lawlessness, and has nothing to do with me."

Hearing Zhang Hao's excuse to shirk responsibility, Lin Langtian sneered disdainfully, then cupped his hands to Fen Cang and said, "The truth is up to Uncle Fen to decide!"

He knew that since they had been brought here, the department must have already decided on their punishment. There was no point in continuing to argue, so he might as well let things take their course.

As expected, the difference in their abilities was immediately apparent after the comparison. Upon hearing Lin Langtian's words, Fen Cang's expression softened slightly, but he still said in a deep voice, "This incident caused quite a stir, almost alarming the Sect Leader. The original decision we discussed was to strip you both of your Personal Disciple Grand Disciple."

"Remove his status Personal Disciple Grand Disciple?" Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian was taken aback, and then a flicker of emotion appeared in his eyes.

Although the Personal Disciple Grand Disciple" may seem like just an empty name, it is a symbol of status. With this identity, Lin Langtian's position in the Fire Division is second only to the department head and other high-ranking officials, which is also conducive to Lin Langtian's continued rise in the Yuan Sect.

If Lin Langtian were stripped of his status Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, it would indeed have some impact on him.

However, judging from what Fen Cang said, it is clear that this ruling will not be finalized, but rather they will be punished in another way?

Then Fen Cang continued, "Later, due to some unforeseen circumstances, the department changed its punishment for you, but you will need to leave the sect to carry out a mission."

"Leave the sect?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian was taken aback, a look of doubt appearing in his eyes. Clearly, he had not expected the department to punish him in this way.

Zhang Hao, who was standing to the side, was also taken aback, but Lin Langtian noticed that he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Obviously, going out of the sect to carry out a mission was much better than being stripped of his Personal Disciple Grand Disciple.

"Reporting to Uncle-Master Fen, what mission are we to carry out?" Lin Langtian asked subconsciously.

When Lin Langtian asked him, Fen Cang's eyes were half-closed, and he looked old and frail. He didn't say much, but simply gave a brief explanation.

"The one who initiated this mission was not my Fire Division, but the Wood Division."

I heard that the Wood Division has encountered some trouble outside the sect and needs some skilled people to help them. Since you two are currently under house arrest, the Wood Division Vice Chief asked the head of the department to take you away under the pretext of redeeming yourself.

If you assist the Wood Division Department in successfully completing this mission, the department will cancel your punishment and you will retain your status Personal Disciple Grand Disciple.

"Wood Division?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian murmured softly, but for some reason, he had a vague sense of unease.

When he first joined the Yuan Sect, he was coveted by Mu Ku, the Wood Division Vice Chief. Now that he has just made a mistake, the Wood Division is using this as an excuse to summon him. Isn't this too much of a coincidence?

Especially since the one in charge was Mu Ku, who was as venomous as a snake, Lin Langtian felt even more uneasy.

However, he is currently in a position of scapegoating, and this matter was a joint decision made by the high-ranking officials of the Fire Division and the Wood Division. Unless Lin Langtian is prepared to betray the Yuan Sect now, it is obviously impossible for him to refuse.

While Lin Langtian was pondering, Zhang Hao quickly stepped forward and respectfully smiled, "Don't worry, Uncle-Master, this disciple will definitely help the Wood Division complete the mission successfully and not tarnish the reputation of my Fire Division."

Upon hearing this, Fen Cang and the others nodded in satisfaction. It was a rare sight for the Wood Division to request reinforcements from the Fire Division, so they naturally wanted to take this opportunity to boost the Fire Division's prestige.

Then Fen Cang looked at the silent Lin Langtian and frowned, saying, "What, Lin Langtian, you're not willing?"

"Hmph, this kid enjoys the sect's treatment with great relish, but as soon as he hears about carrying out a mission, he cowers in fear. He's truly disgracing the Fire Division's Personal Disciple Grand Disciple!" Zhang Hao, who was standing to the side, quickly seized the opportunity to mock him.

The current situation is that he and Lin Langtian are already irreconcilable enemies, so there is no possibility of reconciliation. Therefore, he will not let go of any opportunity to strike at Lin Langtian.

Sure enough, after hearing what Zhang Hao said, Fen Cang and the others' expressions immediately darkened.

No matter what sect it is, the higher-ups will definitely despise disciples who only want to enjoy power but are unwilling to take responsibility. No matter how outstanding their talent is, they will never be recognized or valued by the sect's higher-ups.

Feeling those sharp gazes, Lin Langtian snapped out of his reverie. Hearing Zhang Hao's words, his killing intent surged even more.

Lin Langtian secretly made up his mind that if he had the chance during this mission, he would definitely kill this guy without leaving a trace!

However, Lin Langtian naturally needed to first present himself in a certain light. He quickly said, "Uncles, you've misunderstood. This is my first time carrying out a sect mission, so I was thinking about what items to bring in case of emergency. That's why I was distracted for a moment. Please forgive me."

Upon hearing Lin Langtian's explanation, Fen Cang and the others relaxed their expressions slightly and nodded in understanding.

Although Lin Langtian is the Personal Disciple Grand Disciple, he has only been a new disciple of the Yuan Sect for less than two months.

"Don't worry, the Wood Division will prepare everything. You two just need to be in top condition before you set off," Fen Cang said, then waved his hand.

"Step down. Remember to gather at the sect gate tomorrow. And remember, don't disgrace the Fire Division."

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian and Zhang Hao responded and then bowed to take their leave.

After leaving the main hall, Lin Langtian and Zhang Hao, these two enemies, naturally disliked each other and went their separate ways.

On his way back to his residence, Lin Langtian gazed at the towering, endless volcanoes, his eyes narrowing slightly as he murmured to himself.

"Mu Ku, what on earth is this guy up to..."