Supreme Peak: The Asura Sect Master (Part Two)

Upon entering the Sect Master's Great Hall, unlike the luxurious exterior guarded by beings like the Asura King, the Great Hall was quite simple, with only a few wooden rattan chairs and tables, on which were placed a few fruits. However, these fruits were all brimming with spiritual energy, clearly not ordinary.

On either side of the Great Hall sat several elders of the Asura Sect, men and women, young and old. As Zhuge Xiang, the elders' gazes fell on him, their eyes filled with undisguised curiosity as they scrutinized him closely.

Despite the gazes of so many Void Realm Great Experts, Zhuge Xiang remained composed and walked in with his head held high. This was the first time Zhuge Xiang had seen so many high-ranking members of the Asura Sect since arriving Asura Sect.

In the very center of the Great Hall sat the Sect Master of the Asura Sect, one of the most powerful Cultivator in the Great Qin Empire. However, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback when he saw the Asura Sect Master.

Although this Sect Master was wearing different clothes, his appearance was exactly like that of the mysterious Luo Ba I had encountered at the entrance of the Asura Sect.

"He's the Sect Master of the Asura Sect?" Zhuge Xiang was secretly taken aback as he looked at Luo Ba, who sat high at the head of the Sect Master's Great Hall. Did this mean he had been discovered by the Asura Sect soon as he arrived?

Luo Ba had previously reminded him that in the Cultivation World, especially within the Asura Sect, strength and ability were what mattered. At the time, he didn't quite understand, but now it seemed that Robert was implying something.

"Greetings, Sect Master!" Although she was an elder of the Asura Sect, Myriad Flowers Elder did not dare to be negligent in front of Luo Ba, the Sect Master of the Asura Sect. She cupped her hands and bowed. Zhuge Xiang naturally followed suit.

"Hmm..." Luo Ba nodded lightly, his expression indifferent, showing no sign of knowing Zhuge Xiang. He merely glanced at Myriad Flowers Elder and Zhuge Xiang before speaking calmly, "I've heard a little about what happened between you two. But hearsay is deceiving, and I only know bits and pieces. Tell me in detail what exactly happened between you two."

"I hope the Sect Master will decide on this matter," Myriad Flowers Elder said, his heart skipping a beat upon hearing Luo Ba's words, though his face remained impassive. He simply said indignantly, "Back then, I saw that Zhuge Xiang had considerable talent. Before he broke through to the Deity Transformation stage, I made an exception and sent my disciple Bai Wuming to inform him, but unfortunately, he refused."

Myriad Flowers Elder first used this incident to position himself in a high position. "I, Void Realm Great Expert, made an exception to accept you as a disciple, but you refused, and I am not angry with you."

In terms of sentiment, Myriad Flowers Elder first occupied the superior position, and then said, "But, Su Huayu is my own daughter. It is only right and proper for me to bring her back. Not only did he interfere, but he also killed my prized disciple Bai Wuming. How can such a person who has no respect for elders and acts recklessly be let go?"

Myriad Flowers Elder's words drew the attention of many elders in the Great Hall to Zhuge Xiang, eager to see how he would refute them. Since Myriad Flowers Elder had spoken, it was clear that he had a point.

"Zhuge Xiang, do you have an explanation?" Luo Ba looked at Zhuge Xiang calmly and asked.

"An explanation? He claims to be Su Huayu's father, but does Su Huayu acknowledge him? Although I am merely a lowly disciple in the Asura Sect, Su Huayu is my friend. Myriad Flowers Elder, relying on his status, forcibly abducted a disciple of the sect. Is this how the Asura Sect treats its disciples? Moreover, what about killing Bai Wuming? Although I was indeed wrong in that matter, Myriad Flowers Elder pursued me, and that was the end of it. Now, to keep harping on this matter, is this the demeanor of an elder?"

Zhuge Xiang's words were utterly merciless. "I killed Bai Wuming, and you, as his master, stepped in to help him. It's a pity you weren't strong enough to kill me. This matter is over and done with, but you're still holding a grudge. That just shows a lack of magnanimity."

Zhuge Xiang's words were indeed merciless towards Myriad Flowers Elder, but they were not without reason. Many elders in the Great Hall nodded in agreement. Myriad Flowers Elder was incompetent; he couldn't even handle a single disciple. Who could he blame?

Zhuge Xiang's words resonated with many elders, who nodded in agreement. Their gazes towards Myriad Flowers Elder held a degree of disdain. Void Realm Great Expert couldn't even defeat his own disciples and had lost his physical body—how dare he stand here, still clinging to this matter?

Zhuge Xiang's words, along with the expressions of the surrounding elders, caused Myriad Flowers Elder's face to turn pale and then red. His anger was like Volcano about to erupt. However, as Void Realm Great Expert, even with all his anger, he still retained a sliver of clarity in his mind and dared not act rashly in the Sect Master's Great Hall.

Myriad Flowers Elder, barely suppressing his anger, said, "I, Myriad Flowers Elder, have served in the Asura Sect for hundreds of years, making countless contributions along the way. Yet today, my body has been destroyed by a disciple of my sect through treacherous schemes. How can I let this go?"

Having been in the Asura Sect for hundreds of years and fought countless battles, it's inevitable that Myriad Flowers Elder has made contributions. Judging by her achievements is clearly another attempt to play the emotional card.

Everyone knows that Myriad Flowers Elder's physical body was destroyed because Zhuge Xiang used the power of the Heavenly Tribulation. Putting oneself in his shoes, it is understandable that Myriad Flowers Elder harbors such hatred after being tricked by his disciple using the power of the Heavenly Tribulation Void Realm Great Expert.

Now, many elders turned their attention to Luo Ba. If it were just a matter of reason, Zhuge Xiang would seem to have a better point. However, Myriad Flowers Elder spoke based on merit, which was not just his matter, but a matter for all the elders of the Asura Sect.

In the Asura Sect, can the merits of the elders be attributed to any sense of loyalty or obligation? How will the Asura Sect deal with the humiliation suffered by Myriad Flowers Elder? These questions all concern the other elders' sense of belonging to the Asura Sect.

Luo Ba, seated in the Sect Master's seat, remained silent for a moment before speaking, saying, "This matter is originally a minor one. As Zhuge Xiang said, Myriad Flowers Elder personally took action regarding Bai Wuming's death. Regardless of the outcome, it should be considered closed and put aside. However, Myriad Flowers Elder has rendered meritorious service to our Asura Sect for hundreds of years. Today, his physical body has been destroyed, and as the Sect Master, I, Luo Ba, feel the same way."

At this point, Luo Ba slightly, then continued, "Conflicts in the Cultivation World are resolved through battle, and this is especially true for our Asura Sect. In fact, it would be most appropriate for Myriad Flowers Elder and Zhuge Xiang to handle this matter, but there is a difference in seniority between Myriad Flowers Elder and Zhuge Xiang, and Myriad Flowers Elder is also unwell, so it is not advisable for her to take action..."

At this point, Luo Ba hesitated slightly, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision, saying, "Myriad Flowers Elder is not suited to take action, so let his prized disciple handle it. Regardless of the outcome, this matter will be considered closed. As for the destruction of the elder's physical body, how can our Asura Sect sit idly by? After this matter is resolved, the elder can come to me to retrieve a Nine Breaths Divine Soil Lotus."

Legend has it that in the Primordial Era times, Nuwa created humans using the Nine-Breath Divine Soil. This Nine Breaths Divine Soil Lotus is a lotus that grows on mysterious soil. A single lotus can transform into a physical body and is compatible with any Nascent Soul in the world. It is a treasure renowned throughout the world.

In Ancient Times, before the Three Realms were divided, there was a great war between immortals and gods. One of the gods, Nezha, was reincarnated as a lotus flower and also achieved the status of an immortal. Although this Nine Breaths Divine Soil Lotus could not compare to the Ancient Times immortals and gods, it still shows its value.

"Thank you, Sect Master!" Elder Myriad Flowers Elder was overjoyed to hear Luo Ba's words that he was willing to help him with a Nine Breaths Divine Soil Lotus.

As for dealing with Zhuge Xiang? Although his cultivation is quite good, the Sect Master also said that he can choose any of his favorite disciples to deal with him. Finding one of the disciples to deal with Zhuge Xiang is more than enough.

"This matter seems somewhat unfair to Zhuge Xiang. As the Asura Sect Master, I naturally cannot show favoritism. Zhuge Xiang, if you can win and overcome this tribulation, I will grant you a request that is within my power, how about that?" Turning his head, Luo Ba asked Zhuge Xiang.

Logically speaking, Zhuge Xiang shouldn't need to take action. His conflict with Myriad Flowers Elder on that day was already considered the end of the matter. Fighting against the Extraordinary again today would indeed be unfair to him.

However, the Asura Sect Master's words and promise made the reward incredibly generous. It should be noted that Luo Ba's strength was among the Cultivator in the entire Great Qin Empire.

Is it just dealing with Myriad Flowers Elder's disciples? Myriad Flowers Elder has only cultivated for a few hundred years, and he only became Void Realm Great Expert fifty years ago, just entering the Void Realm. His disciples have at most cultivated with him for fifty years? What level can a Nascent Deity Transformation stage cultivator reach in about fifty years?

After pondering for a moment, Zhuge Xiang decided that he could take a gamble, so he nodded in agreement. As long as he won, he would also have the promise of Sect Master Luo Ba, a promise that was more valuable than a Lingbao.

Besides, Luo Ba had told him before that in the Cultivation World, in the Asura Sect, it was a world where only fists mattered, not reason. To completely resolve this matter, a battle with the disciples of Myriad Flowers Elder would already be a very good result.

"Okay! I agree!" Zhuge Xiang nodded emphatically and answered.

It was merely a matter of fighting with a disciple of Myriad Flowers Elder. Once this matter was resolved, even Myriad Flowers Elder would have no reason to attack him in the future, and he wouldn't need to worry about being hunted down by Myriad Flowers Elder. How could Zhuge Xiang let such an opportunity pass?

As Zhuge Xiang nodded in agreement, Myriad Flowers Elder quickly brought in his most prized disciple from outside the hall—a man with a cold and stern expression.

When Myriad Flowers Elder had just entered the Void Returning Stage, he became his disciple, becoming Myriad Flowers Elder's eldest Cultivator. Within fifty years, he had risen from the Divine Ability Stage to the Gathering Origin Stage. (To be continued...)