Nine Nether Sect's Three Venerables

Chen Lin's gaze sharpened slightly as he slowly swept his eyes over the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master before him.

This white-haired old Daoist, on the surface, appeared to possess an Immortal Aura, untouched by worldly dust, but Chen Lin could clearly sense a heavy, abyss-like chill faintly flowing around him.

"Seventh Level Dharma Idol..." Chen Lin mused inwardly. "The Crown Prince has hidden quite a good card."

Interesting.

However, he then noticed that among the agreed seven, three had yet to arrive.

His thoughts racing, Chen Lin set aside further deliberation and began guiding the seven present through their cultivation difficulties.

The techniques they had submitted earlier were mostly Earth-tier, and having cultivated them to advanced levels, Chen Lin only needed a few pointers to clarify the key points, making the process seem effortless and efficient.

Moreover, having cultivated a Heaven-tier technique to Great Perfection himself, he could offer some guidance there as well.

The seven then listened intently, and when Chen Lin casually pointed out the flaws in their respective techniques, they were all stunned into exchanging shocked glances.

Those hidden defects and weaknesses within the techniques were brought up by Chen Lin as if he had already thoroughly grasped every detail of their foundations. Even more, the solutions he blurted out made everyone feel that this master of the Crown Prince seemed to have mastered all techniques under heaven.

Afterward, Chen Lin unreservedly imparted to them the essential annotations of the Great Sun Heavenly Merit—the part sufficient to help one break through to the Great Perfection realm.

By teaching them the Great Sun Heavenly Merit, Chen Lin's intent was clear—to allow these future trusted subordinates to enhance their strength faster and form combat power.

And when they personally witnessed Chen Lin bestow upon them the complete annotations of a Heaven-tier technique, along with the shortcut to the Great Perfection realm, their shock reached its peak, nearly suffocating them.

After Chen Lin finished resolving their doubts and imparting the technique, he also passed on the annotated insights of the Great Sun Heavenly Merit leading straight to Great Perfection to Ling Tian.

Ling Tian received the technique, his heart churning with tumultuous waves.

How long had it been since he handed the technique to his master?

He never expected that his master had not only fully mastered it but had already cultivated it to the peak of Great Perfection!

Such a cultivation speed was nothing short of monstrous among monsters!

He suddenly understood why he had always felt his master was deeply reserved, even somewhat "weak" in the past. It turned out his master wasn't lacking—he had simply chosen a more efficient and astonishing path of cultivation, reducing social interactions to focus on training.

The seven gradually awoke from their profound insights, feeling their minds broadened and their cultivation slightly advanced. They bowed respectfully to Chen Lin, cupping their fists:

"Thank you, Heavenly Sovereign, for your guidance!"

In their hearts, only one thought remained: Too strong! This Myriad Law Heavenly Sovereign was utterly unfathomable!

Yet, just as the atmosphere remained harmonious, a sudden, urgent, and heavy sound of horse hooves came from below the Taoist Temple, shattering the peace.

"I hear the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master is here? I wonder if Old You can... subdue him in one go?" A slightly hoarse voice rang out, carrying an unquestioning tone of command.

Before the words faded, a single rider took the lead, stopping before the Taoist Temple.

The newcomer, adorned in brocade robes and a jade belt, exuded noble bearing—unmistakably the Ninth Prince, Ling Xiao!

Behind him followed thousands of armored soldiers, their killing intent palpable, and further back stood an old man with a sinister expression.

Having rushed from Wuzhou to Tianyan City overnight after the rebellion of the two top Forces, Ling Xiao's eyes flickered with ambition: "If I can seize this chance to request command of some military power..." His thoughts raced; this sudden Force might be the capital he needed.

The old man beside him was the one who called himself Old You.

Hearing this, a greedy and confident smile spread across his face as he bowed to Ling Xiao: "Rest assured, Your Highness. The Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master is merely at the Third Level Dharma Aspect Realm. Subduing him is a trivial task for me."

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"Then, Your Highness will gain another powerful ally. Won't your influence be incomparable to before?"

A Dharma Aspect was a top-tier combat force; adding even one could shift the battle situation.

"Good!" Ling Xiao replied decisively.

"Then I'll trouble Old You." He nodded slightly.

As the words fell, Old You dismounted, his steps steady as he approached the Taoist Temple, his voice laced with provocation: "I've long heard the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master is cultivating here in seclusion. This old man has come today to seek a lesson or two."

Inside the hall, the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master frowned almost imperceptibly at the words, then carefully sensed the newcomer's aura.

"Hmm," he said slowly, his voice carrying a note of understanding, "It seems this Ninth Highness is indeed a man of the Nine Nether Sect without a doubt."

At this, the faces of the others in the hall changed drastically, save for Ling Tian, who remained calm, as if he had long anticipated this.

"What, my old Ninth has come already?" Ling Tian said lightly, as if discussing a trivial matter.

The Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master nodded, confirming: "Indeed. The Ninth Highness has brought his men, and the old man beside him is none other than the Esteemed You, one of the Three Venerables of the Nine Nether Sect."

He could directly identify Old You's identity, showing his deep understanding of the Nine Nether Sect's inner workings.

Everyone present knew that each of the Nine Nether Sect's Three Venerables was a terrifying existence at the Sixth Level Dharma Aspect Realm!

"Your Highness, let me go meet him," the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master volunteered. As a Seventh Level Dharma Idol, he could easily suppress him.

Cut off one of the Ninth Highness's arms.

Yet, just as he finished speaking, Chen Lin suddenly interjected, stopping him: "Let This Seat go. It's been a while since I've stretched my limbs."

Chen Lin thought to himself: As one of the Three Venerables, the other party must be wealthy. Isn't this a windfall?

The others in the hall changed expressions again. The Myriad Law Heavenly Sovereign personally taking action?

They wouldn't miss such a duel between experts, holding their breath in anticipation.

"Then I'll trouble the Heavenly Sovereign," the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master said, a glint of delight in his eyes. He was just as eager to witness the Heavenly Sovereign's power, immediately cupping his fists.

Before the words had even faded, Chen Lin's figure vanished from where he stood like a ghost.

They were all now looking downward.

Old You waited a moment, but seeing the Taoist Temple still silent with no one answering, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. A flicker of displeasure crossed his face as he snorted coldly, "Could it be that this Dragon Tiger Heavenly Master doesn't even give this old man face, and dares not show himself?"

Before the words had even faded, the next moment, Old You's expression shifted drastically!

In his pupils, a fist rapidly enlarged, carrying an aura of destruction, was clearly reflected!

That fist seemed to come from the void itself, moving so fast it left only a blur behind!

A dull yet piercingly penetrating explosion rang out!

Old You's entire body was struck as if by a heavy blow, his form instantly losing control, flying backward like a tattered rag!

He crashed heavily onto the stone steps outside the Taoist Temple, the crisp sound of Bone Shattering clearly audible, kicking up a cloud of dust and producing a deafening roar!

Ling Xiao, who had been standing off to the side with a hint of smugness, had his smile freeze instantly on his face, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

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