Head Outer Sect Disciple's Authority

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears advised, "The Head Outer Sect Disciple is nothing in front of Senior Disciple Brother, but for us, it's best not to provoke him."

Ling Ya Xian suddenly stood up and said loudly, "What are you afraid of? We're all in the Golden Immortal realm. Even if we fight, I won't fear him one bit. I can even teach him a lesson on behalf of Senior Disciple Brother."

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears quickly said, "Junior Disciple Brother Ling Ya, don't be impulsive. What you don't know is that this Head Outer Sect Disciple has a special skill called 'Tattling.' As soon as we cause trouble, he'll immediately go to Shangqing Palace to report us."

Ling Ya Xian was stunned and said dismissively, "He's that shameless?"

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears nodded in agreement, "He's exactly that shameless!"

Qiu Shou Xian said with a hint of pride, "Then we won't cause trouble. Senior Brother Duobao has passed by, and Mirror Lake is for all of us. We can just drink somewhere else!"

Ling Ya Xian stood up and laughed heartily, "Right! Right! Let's go, let's find another place to drink. Drinking and admiring flowers is the perfect combination."

Everyone stood up, carrying wine and meat, and flew forward, chatting and laughing.

In front of Mirror Lake, Shi Ji and others were quietly chanting scriptures when suddenly a noisy sound came. A group of people flew in, laughing and talking. They sat by Mirror Lake, lit a bonfire, and began to drink and eat meat heartily, their laughter echoing all around. Some disciples even flew and sat on the calm Mirror Lake, washing their hands in the water, and the sound of splashing water also echoed from the lake.

The scripture chanting of Shi Ji and the others immediately stopped. They all looked angrily at the group of unruly Outer Sect Disciples, daring to come again!

"Presumptuous!" A powerful shout echoed above Mirror Lake. All the noisy sounds instantly disappeared, and the world fell silent.

A figure emerged from the night, his face solemn.

Shi Ji and the others all stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother!"

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears, Qiu Shou Xian, Ling Ya Xian, and other Outer Sect Disciples also casually bowed and said with a smile, "Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Senior Disciple Brother, would you like to have some wine?"

"Senior Disciple Brother, don't be so fierce! We're all brothers."

Bai Jin looked at the people sitting on Mirror Lake and roared, "Get down!"

The faces of the people on the surface of Mirror Lake changed several times. How dare he scold them in front of so many people?

A young man stood up, his face looking displeased, and said, "I respectfully call you Senior Disciple Brother, but this is a place we all share. I'll sit wherever I want!"

Bai Jin was too lazy to waste words. He reached out and clapped his hand. The air vibrated, and a muffled thud sounded from all of them simultaneously. They were all sent flying backward, crashing to the ground by the pond with a series of bangs, rolling and screaming.

Whoosh~ All the Outer Sect Disciples immediately stood up, looking at Bai Jin in anger. How dare he lay hands on them? A tense atmosphere permeated the air.

Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, who were discussing the Dao on Taiqing Peak, all turned their attention over.

Yuanshi said displeasedly, "Tongtian, you need to properly discipline these disciples of yours. Without rules and with such arrogance, how can they seek the Dao? Since Bai Jin has been away, your Shangqing Peak has been in chaos."

Tongtian said indifferently, "Rules or freedom, they are all their own choices, their own paths to walk. Is not following one's heart also a form of Dao?!"

A hidden flash of displeasure crossed Yuanshi's eyes.

At the edge of the pond, Ling Ya Xian angrily shouted, "Senior Disciple Brother, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to occupy Mirror Lake?"

Bai Jin stood with his hands behind his back, looking at them coldly. "Mirror Lake has never belonged to you."

Ling Ya Xian suppressed his anger and said, "Does it belong to Senior Disciple Brother? Shangqing Peak is a common place for us. Why are you driving us away?"

Bai Jin cupped his hands and bowed in the direction of Shangqing Palace, then lowered his hand and shouted sternly, "Absurd! Every blade of grass, every tree, every speck of dust on Shangqing Peak belongs to Master. When did it become common for us? What are you trying to do? Occupy Master's dojo?!"

The faces of all the Outer Sect Disciples on Shangqing Peak changed drastically. Occupying Master's dojo? No one could bear such a charge!

Qiu Shou Xian's eyes widened, and he stammered, "Se... Senior Disciple Brother, don't talk nonsense. Who is trying to occupy Master's dojo? You're the one occupying this place."

Bai Jin said coldly, "Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears, come out!"

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears stepped forward a few paces and bowed, "Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother."

Bai Jin asked sternly, "I once set the Outer Sect rules. Do they know them?"

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears sighed inwardly and nodded, "They know!"

"Does anyone come for the morning class every day?"

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears shook his head, "No!"

Bai Jin asked coldly, "Why?"

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears said euphemistically, "We were listening to Senior Disciple Brother's lecture on the Dao, so we didn't have time to come."

Bai Jin sneered, "Don't use Senior Disciple Brother to fob me off. As long as you are Outer Sect Disciples of Shangqing Peak for one more day, I am your Senior Disciple Brother."

His tone suddenly rose, and he shouted sternly, "Disobeying the rules and disrespecting elders, all of you will go into closed-door cultivation for thirty years to cultivate yourselves. You are not allowed to go out."

"What~" All the Outer Sect Disciples looked up, looking at Bai Jin in disbelief. Forced closed-door cultivation for thirty years?

If it were closed-door cultivation during enlightenment, thirty years would pass in the blink of an eye, let alone three hundred. But forced closed-door cultivation while fully conscious for thirty years would be very difficult to endure.

Ling Ya Xian said angrily, "I'm not convinced!"

Bai Jin said calmly, "If you're not convinced, go find Master and see what Master says?"

Ling Ya Xian hesitated for a moment, then a look of determination flashed in his eyes. He looked at Bai Jin and said firmly, "Senior Disciple Brother, I challenge you. The weak have no right to make rules. Please accept my challenge."

Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears opened his mouth, then closed it again. It would be good for him to test Bai Jin's strength.

Bai Jin immediately smiled, shook his head, and said helplessly, "Alright, this time I'll teach you a good lesson on behalf of Master. Shangqing Peak is a place for cultivation and seeking the Dao, not for you to act recklessly." He sighed, "I'm truly tired of being a disciple!"

On Taiqing Peak, Tongtian's mouth twitched twice. You're tired? You ran away for several years and you dare to say you're tired?!

Ling Ya Xian shot up into the sky and shouted, "Senior Disciple Brother, I've offended you!" He summoned his twin male and female swords and stood in the clouds, roaring, "Senior Disciple Brother, please give me your guidance!"

Bai Jin flicked his finger, and a beam of green light shot out from his fingertip, streaking across the air and transforming into a green immortal sword that shot straight towards Ling Ya Xian.

Ling Ya Xian roared, "Senior Disciple Brother, you underestimate me too much." He slashed out with his twin swords, forming a vortex of sword energy.

Tongtian had once bestowed four Qing Tian Swords upon Bai Jin: Qingming, Qingyu, Qingxiao, and Qingyun.

Qingming was a soul-slaying sword that shattered souls. Qingyu was an offensive sword, capable of attacking tough treasures and breaking through physical bodies. Qingxiao was a momentum sword, capable of drawing upon the power of heaven and earth. Qingyun was a swift sword, fast as flowing light, with extreme speed.