" The Demon Spirit Vine grows very quickly, but the energy consumption is just too great..."
Chen Changming gave a bitter smile.
He had used up nearly a third of the spirit medicine in his Storage Ring, which was why the Demon Spirit Vine had been upgraded to a mid-level level one Demon Beast within a month.
This achievement came at a great cost.
For the Demon Spirit Vine to grow, it consumes an enormous amount of resources.
Ding ding ding...
A series of clear, melodious bell tolls carried on the mountain breeze.
Chen Changming's expression changed.
He counted, and the bell rang nine times, which meant that something major had happened at the Lingxiao Sect and he needed to go to Lingxiao Peak immediately!
Without hesitation, he quickly descended the mountain and headed straight for Lingxiao Peak.
When Chen Changming arrived at Lingxiao Peak, he discovered that there were many strangers dressed in gold clothing, more than a dozen of them, all of whom were at the Foundation Establishment stage.
Everyone from the Lingxiao Sect was standing in the plaza at that moment.
Elders and sect leaders stood before the disciples.
"Token!"
A Foundation Establishment cultivator looked at Chen Changming and arrogantly reached out his hand.
Chen Changming handed over his Identity Token.
"He's an elder too. Go and wait at the front."
The Foundation Establishment cultivator pointed with his hand.
Chen Changming reached out to retrieve the token, but the Foundation Establishment cultivator put it away and sneered, " The Lingxiao Sect has been taken over by my Xiaguang Sect. This token is now invalid."
The token is invalid?
Looking at the mockery in the eyes of this Foundation Establishment cultivator, Chen Changming felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
This is the consequence of defeat.
The moment the Xiaguang Sect took over the Lingxiao Sect, they wanted to abolish the power of the Lingxiao Sect's higher-ups.
He walked to the front and saw Luo Lan and Qin Changtian standing in the very center, while the other elders of the Lingxiao Sect stood all around, leaving him only able to stand at the very edge.
Luo Lan lowered her head, looking upset.
Qin Changtian remained expressionless, his eyes deep and unfathomable, lost in thought.
The other elders were filled with fear and unease.
Standing opposite them was a row of Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Xiaguang Sect, the weakest being at the first level of Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment the strongest at the seventh level.
The Sect Master Hall door was suddenly pushed open, and a young woman with a graceful figure and beautiful face, dressed in a golden Daoist robe, walked out with leisurely steps.
"Greetings, Sect Master."
The members of the Xiaguang Sect quickly bowed, their expressions respectful.
Is this the future sect leader of the Lingxiao Sect?
Looking over, Chen Changming discovered that the golden-robed beauty's cultivation had reached the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment, currently the highest in the entire Lingxiao Sect.
After all, Qin Changtian was only at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment.
The beautiful woman in the golden robe walked up to the crowd with her hands behind her back and an air of authority.
"Hehe, let me introduce myself. My Huang Zhenzhen, former Deputy Sect Master of the Xiaguang Sect, and currently the sect leader of the Lingxiao Sect."
"Greetings, Sect Master."
Qin Changtian was the first to clasp his hands in a salute.
"Greetings, Sect Master."
People from the Lingxiao Sect kept coming to pay their respects; some were obsequious, while others looked resentful.
Huang Zhenzhen swept her gaze across the crowd, taking in all their expressions. She gave a cold snort and said indifferently, " Qin Changtian, the former Lingxiao Sect, is demoted to Deputy Sect Master. Luo Lan, the former Deputy Sect Master, is demoted to elder of the Logistics Hall. All other elders of the Lingxiao Sect are demoted to inner disciples."
This statement shocked countless people.
No one expected that Ling Xiao's position as an elder would be completely stripped of his rank and reduced to that of inner disciple.
Of the elders who were demoted, only Chen Changming remained relatively calm; the others were all somewhat angry and glared at Huang Zhenzhen with resentment.
They wanted to express their indignation, but under the watchful eyes of numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Xiaguang Sect, they swallowed back the words that were about to flow.
"Who among you disagrees?"
Huang Zhenzhen sneered.
An old man, unable to contain his anger, clasped his hands in protest and said, "Sect Master Huang, the Lingxiao Sect is currently in dire need of rebuilding. Why can't an elder like me, with a cultivation level of ten, serve the sect as an elder?"
"You guys are too weak."
Huang Zhenzhen raised an eyebrow, her expression stern, and said without any politeness, "To become an elder with Qi Cultivation Level 10? Wouldn't that make our fellow cultivators in the Chu Kingdom laugh at us?"
The old man was so angry that he trembled all over.
"I am getting old and wish to leave the Lingxiao Sect. Farewell."
He stomped his foot, turned around, and left.
The old man had only taken a few steps when a sword light flew towards him. A flash of blood appeared on the old man's neck, and then his head fell to the ground, his body splattered with blood, and he collapsed with a thud.
"Serve the sect honestly and diligently. Anyone who harbors disloyalty will suffer the same fate as this person!"
Huang Zhenzhen her hand and sneered.
She was the one who made the move just now, killing the old man with a single sword strike.
"You..."
Luo Lan looked at Huang Zhenzhen, her face flushed, and tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.
" Luo Lan, you are at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, your cultivation is not weak, so serve the sect well!"
Huang Zhenzhen narrowed her eyes, seemingly oblivious to the expression on Luo Lan's face.
"Lanmei, don't be impulsive."
Seeing Luo Lan's agitated expression, Qin Changtian quickly tried to dissuade her.
Luo Lan fell silent.
The Xiaguang Sect is too powerful; even if she breaks off all pretense of civility, her final outcome will be tragic.
Seeing that Qin Changtian had calmed Luo Lan down, a hint of smugness flashed in Huang Zhenzhen's eyes.
Who is Chen Changming?
Huang Zhenzhen suddenly spoke.
"I am."
Chen Changming clasped his hands in a fist salute, his expression calm.
Huang Zhenzhen actually mentioned him; it doesn't seem like anything good.
"I heard you have Five Elements Mixed Spirit Root?"
Huang Zhenzhen smiled, looking the somewhat simple-minded young man up and down with a playful gaze.
Chen Changming nodded.
Many Lingxiao Sect disciples behind him who did not recognize Chen Changming were immediately surprised. No one expected that this elder could cultivate to the Qi Cultivation Level 10 with such poor aptitude.
Huang Zhenzhen said, "Your aptitude is too poor. Being inner disciple would damage the image of our Lingxiao Sect. Why don't you become a regular steward in the Logistics Hall? Besides assisting Elder Luo Lan, you can continue to cultivate Spirit Rice..."
"Good."
Chen Changming nodded.
As long as he can stay in the Spirit Rice planting area, he can cultivate in peace.
Huang Zhenzhen turned around and walked towards the Sect Master Hall.
"Changtian, come here for a moment."
She talked as she walked.
Qin Changtian agreed and ran over with a happy expression.
Seeing that Senior Brother Qin disappeared with Huang Zhenzhen at the entrance of the main hall like a lackey, Chen Changming frowned slightly and immediately understood what was going on.
The fact that he cultivated 200,000 jin of medium-grade Spirit Rice in eight months was probably revealed to Huang Zhenzhen by Qin Changtian, that lackey.
Even if this guy dislikes me, he can't ignore my talent for planting.
Therefore, he was relegated to the Logistics Hall and became an unknown minor steward.
In order to extract value from him, they also made him engage in the cultivation of Spirit Rice.
"I'm not yet clear about the strength of the Xiaguang Sect, so I can't make a move..."
Chen Changming thought to himself.
The Xiaguang Sect has taken over the Lingxiao Sect with overwhelming power. Although his status has been downgraded, his actual work has not been affected, so Chen Changming plans to continue to live a life of hiding.
Let's talk about it when we've made a breakthrough in our strength.
"Junior brother, let's go..."
Luo Lan walked over and sighed softly.
Chen Changming nodded and followed Luo Lan away from Lingxiao Peak, heading towards the Logistics Hall.
Sect Master Hall.
With a smile on his face, Qin Changtian sat in a chair, holding Huang Zhenzhen in his arms, his large hands brazenly reaching under her bulging bra.