That Old Guy Definitely Won't Withstand Such Temptation

"It is precisely because we uphold the Cowardly Path philosophy of our founding ancestor that our sect has been able to exist in the Eastern Domain for tens of thousands of years."

"A tall tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Our sect has no Emperor Weapon, so we cannot appear too conspicuous."

"After all, no leader likes their subordinates to be too successful and steal their thunder."

Daoist Xuanhe, who had been silent, slowly spoke with a smile.

He was very pleased that everyone understood the sect's philosophy and did not do foolish things.

"It is also because we have preserved our strength that the sect has not encountered any major disasters over the years."

"Those stronger than us on the surface look down on us, while those who are similar to us on the surface cannot defeat us in a fight."

"Therefore, it's better to lie low. Preserving strength is a virtue. Our ancestor truly did not deceive us."

Hearing Daoist Xuanhe's explanation, everyone chuckled.

The Cowardly Path had always been a tradition of the Kaoshan Sect.

The 130 Elders gathered here today were, on the surface, at least at the early stage of the Divine Infant Realm.

But who was truly only at the early stage of the Divine Infant Realm?

If you wanted to get by in the Kaoshan Sect, you wouldn't even have the confidence to speak without hiding some of your cultivation.

They would be too embarrassed to even say whose disciple they were.

True Lord Yuntian said, "Since everyone agrees, let them fight over this Immortal Ranking. Our Kaoshan Sect will not participate."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Daoist Xuanhe said, "Everyone should cultivate peacefully and hide your realms a bit more. That way, you'll have more confidence when you venture out into the world in the future."

"Yes!" the Elders responded with smiles.

Afterward, at True Lord Yuntian's signal, the Elders rose to adjourn the meeting and gradually left the Great Kaoshan Hall.

At this moment, only Daoist Xuanhe, True Lord Yuntian, and the eight Peak Masters and others remained in the Great Kaoshan Hall.

True Lord Tianji glanced at True Lord Yuntian and Daoist Xuanhe and asked, "Senior Brother, why have you kept us here? Is there something else to discuss?"

True Lord Yuntian replied, "It's about the matter of the Sun Moon Divine Cult we just discussed."

Upon hearing this, True Lord Wuji, who had the worst temper, raised an eyebrow excitedly. "Senior Brother, are you planning to deal with a Holy Land?"

True Lord Xiaxuan frowned. "Senior Brother Wuji, please watch your words. You're hundreds of years old, yet you're still so crude."

True Lord Wuji awkwardly scratched his head and rephrased, "Senior Brother, do you have a plan? Are you planning to deal with the Sun Moon Divine Cult?"

True Lord Yuntian smiled slightly. "I don't have a plan, but a significant figure is about to return to the sect. I've discussed this matter with him, and he has already gone to the Sun Moon Divine Cult."

"He's already gone?"

Hearing this, even True Lord Dishén, who usually remained aloof, looked over in surprise.

What kind of important figure had such a temper that he directly charged towards the Sun Moon Divine Cult?

That was a Supreme Dao Holy Land!

True Lord Yuntian looked at Hua Yunfei, who had been standing by with an air of detachment.

Hua Yunfei was taken aback. He had a guess and tentatively asked, "Could it be... my old man?"

His father, Hua Cangqiong, had been away from the sect for thirty years. Apart from occasional contact via Sound Transmission Stone, there was almost no other news.

Hua Yunfei didn't even know where he had gone.

He was only certain that he was definitely not in the Eastern Domain.

"In the entire Kaoshan Sect, who else has a worse temper than your father?"

"When it comes to temper, your Uncle Wuji would have to call him 'Big Brother'."

True Lord Yuntian said with a chuckle. Even he hadn't expected that Hua Cangqiong, upon learning that the sect had almost been tricked, would turn around in anger and head straight for the Sun Moon Divine Cult.

True Lord Gouyuan said speechlessly, "Thirty years have passed, and he's still the same. In terms of cultivation, he's the most cowardly; in terms of temper, he's the most explosive; in terms of strength, he's the strongest."

True Lord Tianji pouted. "If I had been an Elder on Dao Origin Peak since childhood, I could also..."

"Stop pretending. You, with Heaven Tier Qualification, shouldn't try to steal the spotlight."

True Lord Gouyuan chuckled and retorted at True Lord Tianji without holding back.

"I..." True Lord Tianji was so angry he gritted his teeth, wishing he could strangle the guy.

True Lord Wuji also glanced at him. "Senior Brother Tianji, it's better to keep a low profile. After all, your qualification is what it is, right, everyone?"

His words clearly alluded to the matter of the Blood Demon Clan's secret realm.

"Hmph!"

True Lord Tianji fell silent, sneering inwardly.

He had now broken through to the peak of the Heavenly Human Realm, just one step away from the Lin Dao Realm.

You old geezers can keep gloating. Once I get some more benefits from Dao Origin Peak, I'll definitely crush you all.

When my cultivation is sufficient, I'll find an excuse to fight you all.

"Just you wait, you old geezers, and I'll show you why the flowers are so red!"

Hua Yunfei felt speechless when he realized it was truly his father. This old man always claimed the sect's affairs had nothing to do with him and that he wouldn't be exploited. Yet, when the sect truly faced trouble, he still acted so impulsively.

That was a Supreme Dao Holy Land.

He was already this old, yet he didn't even think about his mother.

Oh... right, his mother also had a fiery temper.

"There's no need for you to worry. Cangqiong is just staking out the Sun Moon Divine Cult. He won't make a move unless he has an opportunity. After all, they're a Supreme Dao Holy Land. Even he knows that a reckless brute will surely die."

True Lord Yuntian said, confident in Hua Cangqiong's strength.

When he left thirty years ago, he was already at the mid-stage Lin Dao Realm. Now, thirty years later, his true strength shouldn't be weaker than Mysterious River Master.

Hua Yunfei said, "I hope he can truly hold back. What if the Sun Moon Divine Cult sends a high-ranking figure out alone..."

Upon hearing this, True Lord Yuntian and the others all nodded. That's right, that old man absolutely wouldn't be able to resist such a temptation!

How could a fierce wolf resist a sheep walking right past him?

"Alright."

"As for Cangqiong's matter, let him handle it himself. I believe he won't do anything out of line."

"Since our sect isn't planning to participate in the Immortal Ranking competition, we might face trouble from the new Nine Great Immortal Sects next."

True Lord Yuntian said, "Those ancient clans and reclusive sects have been in seclusion for years, with less than a tenth of their industries remaining. To accelerate their sect's development and build their reputation, they might target the former Nine Great Immortal Sects."

"By stepping on the former Nine Great Immortal Sects, they'll enhance their clan's fame and then be able to seize all the resources of the defeated sects."

"This kind of thing will absolutely happen."

"Therefore, the sect's top priority is to first reinforce the sect's grand formation and move out several more ancestral formations, just in case."

"Those ancient clans have too many tricks. Last time, the Ghost Nether Mansion borrowed the Sun Moon Divine Cult's formation-breaking treasure and easily breached our sect's Sacred Tier Low Grade formation from the inside. This time, we must be prepared to respond."

Hua Yunfei said, "Dao Origin Peak has an isolation formation, the Shattered Void Formation. It can serve as the core of the sect's grand formation and can be immune to most formation-breaking treasure's magical erosion!"

True Lord Yuntian chuckled, "Very good. The sect also has its own countermeasures, but having both will be even safer."

"Junior Brother Gouyuan."

True Lord Gouyuan immediately said, "Leave this matter to Gouyuan Peak. I will handle it together with my nephew Yunfei."

Gouyuan Peak is the peak responsible for the sect's formations. Most of the disciples on Gouyuan Peak possess formation-related talents.

"Mm."

"Since that's the case, then let the storm come as it will. We'll await the results of this Immortal Ranking competition!"