The Sect Master Above

"Alright, we'll meet again someday if fate allows."

Qing Zhi gazed nostalgically at the world, a blue light emanating from it, which then transformed into a deep blue beam of light and entered Lin Dong's body.

"Well then, here's one last gift for you."

As the chuckle faded, a Mini Azure Dragon suddenly appeared deep within Lin Dong's dantian, coiling beneath the Nine Star Yuan Dan and falling into slumber.

"Is this a Waypoint left by the teacher?"

Lin Dong sensed it for a moment, then smiled.

This Mini Azure Dragon is somewhat similar to his Devouring Seal. If Lin Dong were in danger of dying, Qing Zhi could temporarily project some of his power through this Waypoint.

"Kid, give me 100,000 Xuan Yuan Pill first. I am currently at the Half-step Life Mysterious Stage. With just a little push, I can fully step into the Life Mysterious Stage. At that time, even if I encounter a powerhouse from the Super Sect, I can ensure your safety."

The Little Marten flashed and appeared beside Lin Dong.

"Wait a minute, there's still one guest who hasn't arrived yet, what's the rush?"

Lin Dong smiled slightly and looked up at a void behind Little Marten.

"What?!"

The Little Marten's expression changed, and it suddenly turned around.

"Hehe, the controller of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol is indeed extraordinary, as it can even detect my presence."

Under the unusually ugly gaze of the Little Marten, the space rippled slightly, and a gaunt old man in hemp clothing appeared strangely in the spot.

"Is this the Trial grounds of the Azure Dragon Hall? There was a lingering image of that lord before, so I didn't dare to get too close. Just now, that lord should have noticed it, but he just didn't bother with me."

The old man in hemp clothing looked around and said with a smile.

"So, there was a rat hiding here. Die!"

As the Little Marten's expression grew increasingly grim, it suddenly thrust out its hand, and an incomparably sharp, purplish- Purple-black Giant Claw rapidly emerged from the void, rumbling as it grabbed at the mysterious old man in hemp robes.

He had just boasted to Lin Dong that he could protect him from the powerful figures of the Super Sect, and now a mysterious old man had lurked up beside them without them even realizing it. It was practically a slap in the face to him, Lord Marten!

"Hey, Lord Heavenly Demon Marten Sable, don't be so hot-tempered. I have no ill intentions on this trip." The old man in hemp robes remained expressionless, and a withered hand hidden in his sleeve lightly met his gaze.

"Boom!"

A torrent of Origin Energy surged forth, and the Origin Energy of the old man in hemp robes was extremely peculiar, containing an incredibly powerful Life Force that was inexhaustible and continuous.

The moment the powerful stream of Origin Energy appeared, it instantly shattered the ferocious Purple-black Giant Claw that was attacking, before slowly dissipating into the air.

In this round, the two sides seemed to have reached a draw.

"Life Mysterious Stage expert?"

Little Marten's expression darkened, and his Origin Energy surged. In the blink of an eye, the phantom of a peerless ferocious beast, hundreds of feet long, appeared behind him, poised to attack.

"I know that your strength was much greater than mine before, but you have only just condensed your physical body and your combat power has not yet recovered much. Even if you summon the true form of the Heavenly Demon Marten Tribe, it will be difficult for you to defeat me."

"Furthermore, this space is jointly controlled by the Eight Great Super Sects of my Eastern Xuan Region, including the experts of the Yuan Sect. Your Demon Domain Heavenly Demon Marten Tribe the Demon Realm has a deep grudge against the Yuan Sect. If your identity is exposed because of this, you will be unable to leave at all."

The old man in hemp robes took a step back, his Origin Energy condensed and not released, clearly showing that he was also very wary of Little Marten, a powerful figure from one of the Four Overlord Clans of the Demon Region.

"Those old dogs from the Yuan Sect..."

Upon hearing this, the Little Marten's eyes instantly turned quite red, but it slowly stopped summoning its true form.

"Little Marten, let me do it."

Lin Dong reached out to stop the Little Marten, then turned to the old man in hemp robes and said, "Sir, wouldn't you like to introduce yourself first?"

"My name is Wu Dao, and I am honored to be listed as the Vice Hall Master the Desolate Hall of the Dao Sect."

The old man in hemp clothing smiled and generously revealed his identity.

"So you are an elder from the Dao Sect, Eight Great Super Sects of the Eastern Xuan Region. Greetings, Lin Dong. May I ask what brings Elder Wu Dao here?"

Lin Dong cupped his hands in greeting.

"I originally only intended to come in and pay my respects to the ruins of the ancient Super Sect, the Azure Dragon Hall, but I have now changed my mind. Young friend Lin Dong, would you be willing to join my Dao Sect?"

"You should know that it is very troublesome to stand out from the Hundred Dynasties War and officially join the Eight Greats. Only those who possess the Heaven Rank Nirvana Seal can become formal disciples, and only those who climb the Nirvana Golden Ranking can become Direct Disciple."

"I have the authority to Special Recruit. As long as you are willing to join my Dao Sect, you will not have to participate in the fierce Hundred Dynasties War and can directly become Direct Disciple of my Dao Sect."

The Old Man Wudao stared intently at Lin Dong.

At the tender age of twenty, he had already reached the Five Yuan Nirvana Stage. On the Ancient Battlefield, the only one who could rival Lin Dong was Qin Yuan, the Senior Disciple Brother of the Yuan Sect Sky Origin Dynasty, the head of the Ten Great Super Dynasties of the Yuan Sect.

Qin Yuan is a top-tier Nirvana Stage expert of the fifth element, a terrifying existence capable of challenging the Six Yuan Level realm. Currently, only Lin Dong and Qin Yuan have reached the Five Yuan Level on the Ancient Battlefield, and the Four Yuan Nirvana Stage is considered a top-tier expert.

Besides, Lin Dong is the wielder of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Eight Supreme Ancestral Symbols in the world. He might very well become a Great Master figure capable of reaching the Samsara Stage in the future.

If the wielder of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol can be brought back to the sect, it will be a great service to the Dao Sect, and the Sect Master will surely reward him with Wu Dao.

So, will Lin Dong agree?

No, I refuse.

Just as the Old Man Wudao was confident that Lin Dong would definitely not refuse this huge temptation, a firm voice came from behind.

"What? You refuse? Do you even know what it truly means to become Direct Disciple of my Dao Sect?"

Wu Dao's smile suddenly froze, and he looked at Lin Dong in great surprise.

"With my talent, I, Lin Dong, will surely be able to ascend to the Hundred Dynasties Mountain, shine brightly in the Nirvana Golden Ranking Battle, and the champion of the Hundred Dynasties War will definitely be mine."

"With my qualifications, as long as I stand on Hundred Dynasties Mountain, which of the Eight Great Super Sects of the Eastern Xuan Region wouldn't welcome me with open arms and offer me superior conditions to choose from?"

"Which school I go to doesn't matter, why should I go to your Dao Sect?"

Lin Dong gave Wu Dao a strange look. Did this Vice Hall Master of the Dao Sect's Desolate Hall think he was being taken advantage of because he didn't know the ropes?

"Your Sect Master, I have never seen such a shameless person, yet he dares to greet us with his shoes turned upside down? What does he take us, the Eight Great Super Sects, for?!"

Wu Dao, whose eyes twitched wildly, mentally ranted.

However, after calming down, Wu Dao had to admit, with a touch of bitterness, that Lin Dong, that unusually narcissistic kid, did have some truth to what he said.

Putting aside his formidable cultivation at the Five Yuan Nirvana Stage, just based on his status Ancestral Symbol Master, any of the Eight Great Families would be willing to pay a certain price to bring Lin Dong into their ranks. It would be a win-win situation for them.

Devouring Ancestral Symbol! What do you take it for? A roadside cabbage?!