Lin Tian said coolly, "Rise. I know perfectly well whether you meant it. Given your standing in Jiejiao, it is natural that you refuse to accept me. But do you think Cult Leader Tongtian would choose a mediocrity to serve as Jiejiao Leader?"
"Please quell your anger, Sect Leader."
Holy Mother Jinling bit her red lip, her expression conflicted. She had never expected the new sect leader to have such a fiery temper.
"What a fool. Rotten wood cannot be carved!"
Lin Tian swept his sleeve, using the Ninth Revolution Spirit-Refining Art to control Holy Mother Jinling's primordial spirit and fling her into the xuanhuang tai sui.
Holy Mother Jinling was utterly stunned. Not daring to resist, she silently formed her fleshly body.
Then she flew into the Spirit-Nurturing Cauldron to continue refining her fleshly body alongside the others.
Lin Tian came before the cauldron, channeled chaos spiritual energy into it, and poured in sweet dew.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, for pardoning Senior Sister's disrespect."
Holy Mother Wudang immediately stepped forward, letting out a soft sigh of relief.
Lin Tian smiled calmly. "When did I ever say I would pardon her?"
Holy Mother Wudang froze, and the others forming their fleshly bodies inside the cauldron also showed their concern.
"Without rules, neither squares nor circles can take shape. What I detest most is people throwing their seniority around. If you want others to acknowledge you, show the strength to deserve it."
"Jinling, if you refuse to accept me, go to Spirit Mountain and kill Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal once you have formed your fleshly body. Then I will give you this Green Duckweed Sword, and you will be Jiejiao Leader."
Holy Mother Jinling was startled. She immediately leaped out of the cauldron, stark naked, and bowed at Lin Tian's feet.
"Sect