One Man Suppressing the Outer Sect

Haku was now using the Qingxiao Sword. Only upon reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm could Haku truly unleash the power of the four Heavenly Swords. With a sword strike, heaven and earth would be locked down; with a sword's arrival, it would be like the heavens unleashing a killing intent. All things in the surrounding world transformed into divine swords, pointing menacingly at Ling Ya Xian.

BOOM! The Qingxiao Sword struck Ling Ya Xian's twin swords. The swirling vortex of sword energy was instantly torn apart, and Ling Ya Xian's twin swords were immediately repelled. As he staggered back, his guard was wide open.

As soon as Ling Ya Xian stabilized himself, the Qingxiao Sword was already at his forehead. The sharp sword energy pulsed, making Ling Ya Xian dare not move, his body covered in cold sweat.

Ling Ya Xian stammered, "Bro... Brother, spare my life~"

The Qingxiao Sword's body swept down, hitting Ling Ya Xian's shoulder with a bang, followed by the sound of bone cracking.

Ling Ya Xian let out a scream and plummeted downwards like a meteorite, CRASH! smashing a deep pit by the pond.

Haku beckoned, and the Qingxiao Sword shot down, transforming into a streak of blue light and entering Haku's sleeve.

"Ling Ya~"

"Ling Ya, Junior Brother~"

Qiu Shou Xian and Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears rushed forward, helping Ling Ya Xian out of the deep pit. His shoulder had caved in, and his aura was unstable.

"Junior Brother, we are all fellow disciples. Was your attack a bit too heavy?" A leisurely voice echoed in the sky.

Qiu Shou Xian, Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears, and the other Outer Sect Disciples all looked up at the sky, bowed respectfully, and said excitedly, "Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother!"

Duobao walked step by step through the void, hovering in mid-air.

Haku also bowed and said with a smile, "Greetings, Senior Brother!"

Duobao returned the bow and said, "Greetings, Junior Brother. Junior Brother has gained Empress Nuwa's favor, and your temper has grown considerably!"

Haku straightened up and smiled freely, "Senior Brother, you know me. I, your Junior Brother, have always been lazy and generally unwilling to meddle in these messy affairs. However, since Master trusts me to be the Head Outer Sect Disciple, I naturally must shoulder the responsibility of the Head Outer Sect Disciple."

Duobao nodded, his expressionless face saying, "Junior Brother is so responsible; Master will surely be very pleased. But is it going too far to attack a fellow disciple?"

Haku's expression turned grim, and he directly asked, "Senior Brother, where is this place?"

"Mirror Lake."

"Who named it?"

"Naturally, Master."

"When Master named this lake Mirror Lake, he hoped that we disciples would have hearts as clear as mirrors. Mirror Lake is also Quiet Self Lake. This place was originally left by Master for us to calm our minds, cultivate, and seek our true selves, embodying Master's hopes for our success.

But look at them – making noise and causing a ruckus at Mirror Lake, grilling meat, drinking, and behaving wantonly. Where is the demeanor of a cultivator? Are they not desecrating Master's loving care for his disciples? Should they not be punished? Should they be severely punished?!"

Duobao opened his mouth, feeling speechless. Mirror Lake was Mirror Lake, and when did it become Quiet Self Lake? He shook his head and said, "Junior Brother is eloquent, but you are twisting Master's meaning."

On Taiqing Peak, Tongtian also had a strange expression. Did I have that idea back then? Did I or did I not?

Yuanshi said with satisfaction, "Tongtian, the name you gave to the lake is quite good."

Tongtian smiled and sighed, "It was just a spontaneous thought back then. Only Haku can truly understand my intentions!"

Yuanshi said displeasantly, "It's a pity that your disciples have failed your profound intentions."

Tongtian spoke, "From today onwards, Mirror Lake will revert to its original name, Quiet Self Lake, and will be a place for calming the mind and cultivating. All undisciplined disciples will have their cultivation sealed for ten years to calm their minds and temper their natures." A vast voice echoed above Shangqing Peak.

Qiu Shou Xian, Dingguang Immortal with Long Ears, and the other Outer Sect Disciples all prostrated themselves in fear and said respectfully, "Disciples are willing to accept the punishment."

Streams of blue light rained down from above, accurately entering the bodies of every disciple who had been drinking and eating meat. Their cultivation was completely sealed. All the disciples felt a heavy weight on their bodies, as if heaven and earth had solidified, making them extremely uncomfortable.

Daoist Duobao opened his mouth, speechless. Since Master had spoken, even if Mirror Lake was not Quiet Self Lake before, it would be from now on.

Duobao said leisurely, "Junior Brother, you are very good."

Haku chuckled, "Thank you for your praise, Senior Brother."

Duobao turned and flew towards the back mountain.

Haku surveyed the disciples whose cultivation had been sealed and who were filled with fear and unease. He said with authority, "If you are willing to cultivate with me, the Senior Disciple Brother, I will not interfere with you. But you must understand that my unwillingness to interfere does not mean I cannot. If you dare to act recklessly, you will be dealt with according to the sect rules."

With their cultivation sealed and under Haku's intimidation, their composure broke. They all bowed in fear and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. We dare not offend again."

Haku said solemnly, "All of you, sit down and quietly chant the Huang Ting."

"Yes!" All the Outer Sect Disciples obediently sat cross-legged on the ground.

Shi Ji looked at Haku with a smile and transmitted, "Senior Brother, you were quite imposing just now."

Haku said loudly, "Shi Ji!"

Shi Ji was startled and quickly stepped forward, respectfully saying, "Senior Brother~"

Haku instructed, "You will lead them in chanting the scriptures."

"Yes!" Shi Ji replied helplessly.

Haku floated up, passed through the thin mist, and landed on a cliff on the mountainside. He lay directly on a clean stone. The sound of chanting scriptures drifted into his ears, and after a moment, he felt drowsy.

A figure walked out from beside him, lifted the hem of her skirt, and sat next to Haku. She smiled and said, "Junior Brother, you've really angered the Senior Disciple Brother this time."

Haku opened his eyes, rolled over, and sat up beside Holy Mother Wudang. He said helplessly, "Senior Sister, I didn't want it to be like this! I also wanted to be on friendly terms with them, to joke and laugh with them, and be like family.

But in a sect, someone always has to play the villain. Since Senior Brother is willing to be the good person, showing them tolerance and care, then I can only be the villain, constantly keeping them in check. Otherwise, Master's good name might be ruined by them.

Excessive freedom is indulgence, and indulgence is the beginning of all evil. Senior Sister, you've seen what Shangqing Peak has become recently, haven't you?"

Holy Mother Wudang nodded and said gently, "Junior Brother, what you have done is very right."

Bai Jin turned his head to look at Holy Mother Wudang and said expectantly, "Senior Sister, why don't you be the bad guy? I'm afraid if I keep doing this, Senior Disciple Brother will beat me to death one day."

Holy Mother Wudang let out a chuckle and said with a smile, "Is Senior Disciple Brother really as brutal as you say?"

Bai Jin nodded repeatedly and said fearfully, "Senior Sister, you don't know, the way Senior Disciple Brother looked at me just now was so brutal, as if he wanted to eat me alive. Senior Sister, please save your little brother!"

Holy Mother Wudang smiled and said, "Junior Brother, do you find Senior Sister to be detestable?"

Bai Jin immediately blurted out, "No! Senior Sister is ethereal and refined, flawless as a white jade, beautiful as a flower, lovely as a blooming rose, graceful and elegant, intelligent and virtuous, like a cloud brushing the moon, perfect in every way..."

A genuine smile appeared on Holy Mother Wudang's face, and she said gently, "Since Junior Brother finds Senior Sister so perfect, how can Senior Sister let Junior Brother down and do something that will make people dislike her?"