Young Master Lu, the Sect Leader

"The Heavenly Court Sect?!"

The guests were all taken aback when they heard the young man introduce himself.

If the most talked-about topic among low-level cultivators in the past two months has been who will stand out in the competition, then the most discussed topic among high-level cultivators is Dou Tianzun, who appeared in the battle of Hanshui City and claimed to be the Supreme Heavenly Venerable of the Heavenly Court Sect.

This is the first immortal to openly appear outside of the Four Immortals of High Antiquity.

Whether it's Da Gan or Da Yu, they are all rumored to be immortals. The same goes for Da Xia; it's said that there are immortals guarding the forbidden area of the imperial palace, but no one has ever seen them.

The appearance of Dou Tianzun caused a great uproar. Whether they were in the Body Integration Realm or the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, everyone was discussing who Dou Tianzun was and what the Heavenly Court Sect was.

There are many different opinions about Dou Tianzun and the Heavenly Court Sect, and no definitive conclusion has been reached.

Some say the Heavenly Court Cult is a High Antiquity organization that has only recently awakened, while others say it has existed since High Antiquity, hiding behind history and influencing the rise and fall of dynasties, acting as the mastermind behind it all.

Unexpectedly, at today's grand competition held by the imperial court, and at the 120,000th anniversary celebration of the Ask Dao Sect, the Heavenly Court Sect, despite not being invited, openly appeared—how arrogant!

Those with quick minds have already sensed the impending conflict in this move.

The Heavenly Court Sect's arrival is ill-intentioned.

"Who are you?" The Immortal Fairy, acting as the acting Sect Master, controlled Lu Yang's body and demanded sharply.

His tone subtly revealed a decisive and ruthless air.

The young man from the Heavenly Court Sect stood on the arena, surrounded by heroes, showing no fear whatsoever. Instead, he clasped his hands and proclaimed loudly.

"This must be the rising star, Sect Master Lu Yang. Sect Master Lu became famous at a young age and has a solid foundation. If he were to participate in the competition, he would probably win first place with ease. Coincidentally, we are from the same clan, and I also share the surname Lu. I am the young sect master of our sect."

The Immortal Fairy narrowed her eyes, ignoring the flattery, and said in a slightly cold voice, "So it is Young Master Lu. May I Ask Dao Sect Asking Sect to interfere with the competition? And what is the purpose of these people in the heavens?"

Dark clouds floated above the arena, and five figures stood atop the clouds, their expressions serious and unsmiling, like ghosts and gods.

"I am the Protector of the Heavenly Court, the King of the Underworld."

The Netherworld King exuded an ominous black aura, as if he had awakened from an ancient tomb, resurrected with the resentment of the dead, and would bring endless disasters to the world.

"I am the Heavenly Protector of the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly King of a Hundred Herbs."

The medicinal fragrance emanated from the King of a Hundred Herbs. One whiff revealed the astonishing origin of this fragrance; one could not develop such a scent without prolonged contact with the Little King of Herbs.

"I am a protector of the Heavenly Court, the Unbreakable Heavenly King."

The Unbreakable Heavenly King resembles the golden-bodied Arhat in Buddhist stories, or perhaps he is the prototype of the golden-bodied Arhat!

The Unbreakable Heavenly King's body is strong and powerful, with no obstruction found throughout his body, representing the limit of physical cultivation.

"I am the Dharma Protector of the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly King of Many Treasures."

The Heavenly King Duobao had a string of Law Treasure hanging from his waist. The most eye-catching one was a top-tier Law Treasure that even those at the Tribulation Transcendence stage cultivator. It was truly terrifying!

"I am the Heavenly Guardian of the Heavenly Court, the Golden Flame Heavenly King."

Golden flames occasionally rose from the body of the Golden Flame Heavenly King. These flames did not belong to the 108 kinds of true fire, but rather seemed to be a combination of the 108 kinds of true fire, pushing the true fire to a completely new realm!

The five figures were like towering mountains, unscalable, their aura ancient, as if from High Antiquity.

They only appeared aged; anyone could tell that these five Heavenly Kings were in their prime, far from old age, and perhaps not even at their peak.

"It seems these five haven't Tribulation Transcendence yet. Why don't the ancestors intervene and stop them?" The Sect Master of the Yuqi Sect muttered to himself. He was extremely sensitive to auras, and none of these people were at the Tribulation Transcendence stage.

Venerable One Qi glared at the junior, startling the Sect Master of the Imperial Qi Sect, who realized he had said the wrong thing and immediately fell silent.

Venerable One Qi then explained in a voice transmission, "You think you're so smart? All those Tribulation Transcendence cultivators here aren't as good as you?"

"Please enlighten us, our ancestor."

"Do you know that to enter the Ask Dao Sect, one must pass the test of River Spirit? River Spirit's methods are comparable to those of the Tribulation Transcendence stage. To be able to sneak past him and enter the Ask Dao Sect is definitely not the work of the Body Integration Realm cultivator!"

"Do you think that everyone who has shown up now is from the Heavenly Court sect?"

"In my opinion, there is at least one more demigod from the Heavenly Court Sect hiding in the shadows."

"Especially since the Ask Dao Sect said they have methods to deal with half-immortals, yet they haven't made a move this time. This is probably the worst-case scenario. Bean Celestial Venerable is also here, right under our noses, but no one has noticed!"

The sect Sect Master of the Yuqi Sect felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

"Excuse me," said the Netherworld King in a deep voice, like the leader among the kings.

The five Heavenly Kings descended from the sky, and the people around them were so frightened that they quickly cleared a space and dared not approach them.

Feeling their terrifying aura, some of the prodigies could barely stand.

As if oblivious to the Immortal Fairy's hostility, Young Master Lu smiled and replied, "Since my slumber in High Antiquity until now, and since my awakening, I have never encountered an opponent of the same realm. I happened to hear that your sect is holding a competition, so I came to join in the fun. I am uninvited, and I hope Sect Master Lu will forgive me."

Has it been sleeping since High Antiquity?

Upon hearing Young Master Lu's self-introduction, the guests were once again taken aback.

This Heavenly Court Cult truly originated from High Antiquity.

Young Master Lu glanced at the two prodigies on the arena and said, "Both of them are in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. I happen to be in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm as well. I will take them as my opponents. If I lose, my sect will withdraw from the arena. If I win, it means my strength is considerable, and we can continue the competition. What do you say?"

"One against two, Young Master Lu, what arrogance!" The Immortal Fairy sneered.

"If we don't let you challenge us, it would make our Great Xia seem petty. Fine, if you win this match, we'll give you a chance to participate; if you lose, then get out of the Ask Dao Sect!"

As she finished speaking, the Immortal Fairy's tone became more forceful, subtly hinting at murderous intent.

The prodigies below the stage secretly thought, "Well said!" and wished they could applaud on the spot. Young Master Lu was arrogant and did not take them, the prodigies, seriously in his words. Facing the powerful Heavenly Court Sect, Sect Master Lu showed no fear and even threatened the Heavenly Court Sect.

That courage alone surpasses all of them!

"Sect Master Lu is right. I, Qiu Jin'an, support Sect Master Lu's point of view. Since ancient times, the winner is king and the loser is villain. If you lose, go back to where you came from!"

The leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects and the eldest prince stepped forward to support the Immortal Fairy.

Everyone clenched their fists in excitement as they watched the Five Great Immortal Sects and the imperial court, these six righteous forces, join forces to fight the enemy.

Only Meng Jingzhou stared at the so-called Young Master Lu with a deadpan expression from beginning to end.

The eldest prince was quite uneasy. Had he slipped up without making a mistake, since this was his first time doing something like this?

Why do the people from the Five Great Immortal Sects seem so skilled at this?