The Mad Sect Master (Part Two)

Luo Ba's words were neither a harsh rebuke nor a furious shout; his voice remained calm throughout. However, for some reason, Luo Ba's words sent a chill down the spines of the powerful figures present.

Indeed, the overall strength of the Asura Sect is at the bottom among the Nine Great Sects, but no one dares to doubt Luo Ba's strength. Which of these giants of major forces hasn't cultivated for hundreds or even thousands of years? No one will forget that madman who fought against three Sect Master alone and was not defeated.

Qing Xuzi, as the Great Elder of Kunlun Mountain, is second only to the Emperor, but he is still only second to the Emperor and not even the Sect Master of Kunlun Mountain. How could he represent the major powers of the Great Qin Empire?

Luo Ba's words were spoken, and though they were unassuming, everyone understood their meaning. The question was who would dare to step forward and side with Qing Xuzi.

The man before them, Luo Ba, was indeed calm, even with a faint smile on his face. Yet, no one present had forgotten the image of that madman from years ago. Who was on Qing Xuzi's side? The leaders of these major powers all fell silent. Besides, this was a matter between the Asura Sect and Kunlun Mountain. There was no need for them to step forward. It would be bad to provoke either Kunlun Mountain or Luo Ba.

Looking around, and seeing that none of the leaders of the major powers had stepped forward to express their willingness to support Qing Xuzi, Luo Ba's smile deepened.

The gaze returned to Qingxuzi, and it was said, "Fellow Daoist Qingxuzi, it seems you are mistaken. With your status as the Grand Elder of Kunlun Mountain, you cannot represent all the forces of the Great Qin Empire."

Luo Ba's expression was calm, even carrying a smile. But in Qing Xuzi's heart, a chill ran through him. A sense of unease arose within him. Forcing himself to calm down, Qing Xuzi smiled apologetically and said, "It seems I misspoke just now, I..."

"A slip of the tongue? The dignified Great Elder of Kunlun Mountain represents the face of your Kunlun Mountain. How can you speak without thinking? What does the face of Kunlun Mountain mean to you?" Before Qing Xuzi could finish speaking, Luo Ba's expression suddenly changed, as if the warm spring of March had instantly turned into the cold winter of December. His face was cold, as if even the temperature of the Heaven and Earth had dropped.

"As Daoist Qing Xuzi previously said, you represented all the forces of the Great Qin Empire. I thought you had gained the approval of all the major forces, but now it seems that it was just wishful thinking on your part. In that case, what qualifications do you, Qing Xuzi, have to interfere in the internal affairs of my Asura Sect? And why are you pressing me step by step, so aggressively?"

As he continued, Luo Ba's expression became extremely stern. With his cultivation level comparable to that of a celestial being and his status as the leader of a sect, his anger caused the Heaven and Earth to change color and Thunder God to rumble. Every word he uttered seemed to come from a god, making people afraid to look him in the eye.

"I respect your status as the Grand Elder of Kunlun Mountain, but you do not respect yourself and dare to interfere in the internal affairs of my Asura Sect. As the Sect Master of the Asura Sect, if I let this go, how can I still lead the sect? How can I allow my disciples to move freely in the Great Qin Empire?" Every word that came out of Luo Ba's mouth was as cold as a series of sharp sword energies, as if cutting through one's mind.

The leaders of various forces watched everything in silence. Anyone with eyes could see that Qing Xuzi only wanted the Asura Sect to lose face in front of everyone. However, his methods seemed rather clumsy. In other words, Luo Ba, as the leader of a sect, was no longer the reckless brute who only knew how to charge forward.

With just a few words, he not only dismantled Qing Xuzi's words but also positioned himself on the moral high ground. Looking at his cold face, the giants present nodded in agreement. This Luo Ba, in his current state, was indeed the guy known as the madman in the Cultivation World.

As a member of Kunlun Mountain, it is absolutely taboo for someone to meddle in the internal affairs of another Sect, regardless of the circumstances. For example, if someone from another family comes to interfere in your family's affairs, who would be happy? If it is a sensitive matter, it would likely lead to physical violence. And if someone from another country comes to interfere in your country's internal affairs, it could even break out into a war.

"You... you're going to attack me?" Luo Ba's words made Qing Xuzi's face turn ugly as he stared intently at him.

Although he was the Great Elder of Kunlun Mountain and his cultivation was among the best in the entire Cultivation World, even Luo Ba had to admit that he was somewhat intimidated by Luo Qing Xuzi. After all, he had witnessed Luo Ba's madness and ruthlessness back then.

Seeing Luo Ba's courteous manners and smiling greeting, Qing Xuzi assumed that Luo Ba, now the Sect Master of the Asura Sect, had toned down his personality and lost his former madness. Only then did Qing Xuzi dare to speak, hoping to humiliate the Asura Sect. Now, Qing Xuzi regretted it deeply. This madman's personality had not only not changed, but he had become even more wise than before.

Imagine a madman, a complete madman at heart, who suddenly becomes rational and resourceful—how terrifying would that be? A mere warrior, no matter how strong, is just a general charging into battle, but once that warrior gains wisdom, he becomes a marshal commanding the entire army!

"If I don't take action, how can I explain this to the hundreds of thousands of Cultivators in my Sect? How can they face the Cultivation World?" Luo Ba, his face cold and almost icy, stared at Qing Xuzi and said, "I respect your status as the head of the Nine Great Sects of Kunlun Mountain, and I respect the difficulty of your cultivation. If you take action yourself and leave an arm unattended, I will let bygones be bygones."

Hiss...

He simply wanted to humiliate the Asura Sect, but he seized the opportunity and tried to cut off Qing Xuzi's arm. Luo Ba's words made all the Cultivator on Supreme Peak gasp in shock.

The importance of the physical body to Cultivator is self-evident. Losing an arm? It will have a great impact on both cultivation and combat. Although it doesn't mean the person is ruined, they will definitely not be in a good position.

"You, you're going too far! I am, after all, the Great Elder of Kunlun Mountain. I made a verbal slip, and I will apologize. But you want to cut off my arm? Do you think Kunlun Mountain is easy to bully?" Qing Xuzi roared in anger upon hearing Luo Ba's words.

No matter how strong you, Luo Ba, are, you're only a hundred or so Void Realm, the lowest of the Nine Great Sects. But my Kunlun Mountain has three thousand Void Realm; why would we fear you?

"It seems I'll have to take matters into my own hands?" Luo Ba said in a deep voice, seeing Qing Xuzi outburst and complete breakdown of composure. As he spoke, he took a step forward...

It was just one step, but with that one step, Luo Ba seemed to transform into a gigantic being, making it difficult for anyone to resist. With just that one step, he seemed to have become the only Deity in the Heaven and Earth, giving people the urge to kneel down and worship.

"Although you, Luo Ba, are strong, I am not weak either. You want to make a move? Why would I be afraid of you?" Sensing the change in Luo Ba's aura, Qing Xuzi's face darkened, and he transformed into a ten-thousand-foot-tall Dharma form.

An enormous Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect stretched across the heavens and Heaven and Earth, its body even larger than the Supreme Peak. The Supreme Peak itself appeared as a tiny wine cup before its ten-thousand-foot-tall dharma image.

"Insolence!" Seeing Qing Xuzi actually unleash his ten-thousand-foot Dharma form within the Asura Sect, Luo Ba's eyes flashed with a Human Heart light. His body was incredibly small, but staring at the ten-thousand-foot Dharma form, his aura overwhelmed Qing Xuzi's. A kingly domineering aura that seemed to pierce through the entire Heaven and Earth pressed down hard on Qing Xuzi.

Thump!

The heavens and earth shook. Qing Xuzi, with his imposing Dharma form, actually knelt before this terrifying and indescribable aura of kingly dominance. The dignified Great Elder of Kunlun Mountain, a top expert even in the Void Returning Stage, could not withstand Luo Ba's imposing aura...

"Your previous mistake, merely severing your arm, was already more than merciful. Now you dare to unleash your true form within my Asura Sect? Do you truly consider my Asura Sect nothing? In that case, I will cripple your cultivation. Don't leave; let your Sect Leader Sect Master Qingfeng come to my Asura Sect him."

Before the imposing Dharma image, Luo Ba's figure was incredibly small, like a grain of sand, but his aura overwhelmed the other, and his presence was like the judgment of a supreme king.

Raising his hand, Luo Ba pressed down from mid-air, easily shattering the Luo Ba, towering Dharma image. Its form rapidly shrank, returning to its ordinary size. Amidst screams of agony, Qing Xuzi's expression weakened, and the terrifying, indescribable power within him dissipated into the Heaven and Earth...

"No... no... you can't do this..." After cultivating for a thousand years to reach his current level of cultivation and strength, it was easily taken away by Luo Ba. Qing Xuzi went completely mad and cried out in a pitiful voice.

A thousand years of effort reduced to nothingness—such a shock would be difficult for even a top expert like Qing Xuzi to accept.

"Take him away. You all return to Kunlun Mountain and have your Sect Master Qingfeng come and take him away," Luo Ba said, waving his hand. After Qing Xuzi, who had lost his cultivation, was taken away by several elders of the Asura Sect, Luo Ba turned around and spoke to the Cultivator who had accompanied him from Kunlun Mountain.

After Luo Ba's words, how dare these Cultivator say anything more? They hurriedly left to report back to Kunlun Mountain.

After resolving the matter with Qing Xuzi, Luo Ba's overwhelming aura returned and vanished without a trace in an instant. His face once again displayed the calm smile he had before, as if the terrifying person from just moments ago was not him at all.

"Fellow Daoists, there was a slight mishap, please forgive me. Regardless, I am very grateful that you all came to my Asura Sect to congratulate me on accepting a disciple. My Asura Sect doesn't have much to offer, only a few Moro Fruit that are presentable. Please enjoy them."

"Thank you, Sect Master Luo." In just a moment, with a simple gesture, Luo Ba stripped Qing Xuzi, a top expert in the Void Realm, of his cultivation. Luo Ba's strength made everyone present tremble.

His madness was even more Human Heart. To Luo Ba's politeness, the Cultivator hurriedly replied, their faces showing varying degrees of fear. (To be continued...)