Cao Zhen's booming laughter echoed through the spacious, solemn Main Peak Hall, carrying the relief of years of pent-up frustration finally released.
As a long-established top sect in Jintai Prefecture, the Profound Truth Sect had suffered a decline in talent in recent years. Though its younger generation still had heavenly prodigies, none could compare with the very best, such as Chen Chu, Jiang Yun, and Duan Wenjun.
In the unseen contest among the Five Great Schools, it had already fallen behind, and its influence in Jintai Prefecture had plummeted.
The Profound Truth Sect was especially short of True Qi Realm heavenly prodigies. Repeated setbacks in successive Jintai Grand Tournaments had left everyone in the sect nursing a bellyful of frustration.
Now Yang Jing had burst onto the scene, reaching the True Qi Realm at a young age and earning outstanding merit during his mission to purge the Demon Cult.
Not only had he destroyed a Demon Cult stronghold and slain the Demon Cult Agent Shangguan Yun, but he had also eliminated many of the Demon Cult threats lurking in southern Jintai Prefecture. His talent and achievements truly allowed the Profound Truth Sect's leadership to hold their heads high at last!
When Cao Zhen's laughter subsided, delight still shone in his eyes. His gaze settled on Yang Jing in the center of the hall, and he said approvingly, "On this journey down the mountain, you purged Demon Sect forces and slew their experts, rendering great service to Jintai Prefecture. According to our rules, you deserve a generous reward!"
As he finished, Cao Zhen reined in his smile, his expression gradually turning solemn. After a brief moment of thought, he continued, "This reward is a matter of great importance, and many of our peak masters have yet to return to the sect.