Five Days to Break the River

"This disciple has reached the fourth level of cultivation and is currently condensing the Azure Dragon Light Markings."

As early as the Ancient Battlefield, Wu Dao already knew that Lin Dong had obtained the inheritance of the Ancient Azure Dragon King. There was no reason Ying Xuanzi, the Sect Master of the Dao Sect, would not know. Therefore, Lin Dong did not hide anything and simply spoke frankly.

"Hmm, Lin Dong, although you only lasted seven days under the Dan River and didn't absorb all the Nirvana Gold Qi bottom of the river, don't be discouraged. Your senior sister Ying Xiaoxiao from the Heaven Hall only lasted eight days. This shows that the two of you have similar talents."

Ying Xuanzi spoke slowly and deliberately, afraid of offending Lin Dong's pride.

The saying goes, "With great power comes great responsibility"... cough, that's wrong.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

Previously, the Dao Sect's higher-ups were generally optimistic that Lin Dong would be the next Zhou Tong, but they never expected that he Ying Xiaoxiao than Ying Xiaoxiao. For a prodigy like Lin Dong who became famous at a young age, such a blow could destroy him instantly.

"Not fully absorbed the Nirvana Gold Qi? Who said that? In fact, I had already absorbed all the Nirvana Gold Qi in the Dan River on the fifth day, filling my dantian with this kind of Primordial Spirit Qi, slowly nourishing the Origin Pill."

"But later I found that the bottom of the Dan River was really comfortable, very warm and full of energy, so I couldn't help but sleep down there for two more days. It wasn't until seven days later that I remembered that there were still a lot of people waiting for me up there, so I hurriedly came out of the pass."

"I'm sorry, I overslept. I really apologize."

As he spoke, Lin Dong lowered his head apologetically.

"Drained completely? Five days? So comfortable? Want to sleep a couple more days?!"

Wu Dao and the others were all dumbfounded, their mouths agape, and a variety of complex expressions appeared on their faces one after another.

They could tolerate absorbing all the Nirvana Gold Qi in the Dan River, and they could finish it in five days, but what was this strange feeling of being too comfortable under the Dan River?

We haven't read many books, so don't try to fool us.

The immense pressure at the bottom of the Dan River is enough to instantly crush a Four Yuan Nirvana Stage expert. The environment is extremely dangerous, which is the fundamental reason why the Dao Sect stipulates that those who receive the Pill River Empowerment in the four halls must have Origin Energy cultivation level of at least the fifth level.

But if you say it's too comfortable, warm and cozy, and you slept in for two extra days, they just can't stand it! This is totally not right!!

"What? You've already absorbed everything?"

Upon Ying Xuanzi's expression changed slightly. The next second, an exceptionally large thought, like a giant dragon, poured continuously into the bottom of the Dan River, causing even the surrounding space to ripple slightly.

The unusual event high above immediately attracted the attention of the crowd below.

"Hahaha, he absorbed all the Nirvana Gold Qi in five days? And then slept down there for two more days? Lin Dong is becoming more and more ridiculous in his attempts to grab attention. He's just a clown. Does he really think the Sect Master won't step in to investigate?"

Surrounded by many old men in the Desolate Hall, Jiang Hao burst into laughter.

Because he also broke through the river in five days back then, well, it was only because he couldn't withstand the increasingly enormous pressure at the bottom of the river that he crushed the Teleportation Jade Slip and ran up by himself. He even absorbed less than half of the Nirvana Gold Qi.

Although his record is mediocre, he doesn't lie. Lin Dong, in order to become famous, actually told a huge lie in public that could be exposed at any moment. It's really laughable!

"Yes, yes, a clown! Truly laughable!"

"Utterly disgusting! We are ashamed to be associated with this person!"

The surrounding henchmen agreed and hurled insults at Lin Dong.

"Hmph, I also broke through the River of Immortality in five days back then. If he absorbed all the Nirvana Gold Qi in five days, then what about me, who has only absorbed less than half..."

Jiang Hao became increasingly certain of his guess and sneered repeatedly.

"All the Nirvana Gold Qi in the Dan River has indeed completely disappeared."

At this moment, a loud voice rang out in the arena, causing an uproar. Everyone stared intently at the thin figure as if they had gone mad.

"I calculated and calculated..."

Jiang Hao's smile suddenly froze, his mouth opened and closed in a slumped manner, looking like an ugly fish that had just been pulled ashore and was gulping for fresh air.

"Who do you think you are!"

Tong Chuan, standing beside him, maintained an unchanged expression on his face, but inwardly he spat at him with contempt.

This current leader isn't good enough; it seems like it's time to change leaders.

"You absorbed Nirvana Gold Qi within the Dan River in five days. Good, good, Lin Dong, you're very good."

Ying Xuanzi slowly opened his eyes, looked at him deeply, his eyes full of satisfaction, and said three good words.

"Is this true? All the Nirvana Gold Qi in the Dan River has vanished?!"

"May Heaven bless my Dao Sect! May Heaven bless my Desolate Hall!"

The two elders Chen Zhen and Wu Dao, exchanged a glance and immediately showed expressions of wild joy, their bodies trembling with excitement.

The other six Vice Hall Master also looked at Lin Dong in shock. Could it be that the Desolate Hall has really found a peerless treasure this time?

In those few short minutes, the psychological journey of the Dao Sect's high-ranking members was like a rollercoaster ride, full of ups and downs, surprises and delights.

I initially thought it was gold, but it turned out to be bronze. Upon closer inspection, holy crap, it turned out to be platinum! I've struck it rich! I'm rich now!

"Lin Dong, you're quite good. Do you have any further requests?"

Once Ying Xuanzi regained her composure, her gaze towards Lin Dong softened even more.

"I have no demands, I just intend to have a showdown with someone in public. I wish to establish myself as the Desolate Hall Chief here, and I hope the Sect Master will grant my request."

Lin Dong smiled, then cupped his hands in a bow.

"The Desolate Hall Chief..."

Strangely, Ying Xuanzi did not respond to Lin Dong. Instead, he let out a soft, ambiguous laugh, his eyes glazed over as he drifted into a brief reverie.

A hundred years ago, Ying Xuanzi also had a prized disciple.

He was the Desolate Hall Chief. He persisted at the bottom of the Dan River for thirteen days, absorbing all the Nirvana Gold Qi in the Dan River before breaking out. He had mastered the Great Desolation Scripture, the most difficult of the Four Great Scripture to refine. He was the strongest among the younger generation of the Dao Sect.

When he was alive, the Desolate Hall was the head of the four halls of the Dao Sect. The current Hall Master the Desolate Hall, Chen Zhen and Wu Dao, are his junior brothers.

While the Chief Seat of other Super Sect in the Eastern Xuan Region were still stuck in the Life Mysterious Stage, he had already taken the lead in entering the Death Mysterious Stage, making him the undisputed strongest among the younger generation.

Then something happened. To put it simply, his lover died "accidentally." Yes, she died unexpectedly.

In a fit of rage, he single-handedly stormed the Yuan Sect with his sword. With the amplification of the Great Desolation Scripture, a peerless and extraordinary scripture, his cultivation level rose from the Death Mysterious Stage, Minor Achievement Realm to the Perfection of the Death Profound Yuan Sect. He killed three old monsters of the Death Mysterious Stage in succession, forcing the Yuan Sect's powerful members to activate the sect's protective formation in order to barely survive. Death Mysterious Stage, Perfected Completion, they hid under the formation, trembling with fear.

In the end, Ren Yuanzi of the Three Great Sect Masters of Yuan Gate of the Three Yuan Gate Sons had always lived in seclusion and held a high position in the Eastern Xuan Region, and who had already stepped into the Samsara Stage, had no choice but to abandon his dignity and take action against this junior, which was the only way he could barely suppress him.

But Ying Xuanzi, for the sake of the ridiculous bigger picture, swallowed his anger and watched helplessly as his disciples publicly resigned from the sect, went to the Yuan Sect alone, and faced death in front of everyone...

That person was named Zhou Tong. From then on, the name Zhou Tong became a taboo in the Yuan Sect, which suffered heavy losses. Countless elders of the Yuan Sect would feel a dull pain in their bones whenever they mentioned this name.

Now, Zhou Tong is gone.