Lin Feng withdrew the barrier.
Chu Luo and the other disciples all turned toward Lin Feng.
"Elders, according to the ancestors, Chu Luo did indeed enter the forbidden grounds by accident!"
"Therefore, Chu Luo did not deliberately violate the sect's rules. His unintentional transgression will be pardoned this once!"
"Furthermore, the ancestors have agreed that, as a Great Emperor of our Forbidden Sect, you may now be promoted to an ancestor, Third Elder. Are you willing to enter the forbidden grounds?"
Lin Feng smiled faintly as he addressed Yin Ya.
At those words, Zhao Sheng instantly wilted like a deflated ball.
With the ancestors having spoken, driving this little menace away was destined to be impossible...
An old menace paired with a little menace—he would have to keep a close eye on his Medicine Field from now on...
With that thought, Zhao Sheng promptly shut his mouth.
He took out a pill to reduce the swelling around his black eye.
After all, a Great Emperor had dealt the blow. That swelling was rather hard to get rid of...
Then Zhao Sheng stopped paying attention to Yin Ya and hid off to one side to tend to his injury.
"Hahaha..."
"Sect Master, please thank the ancestors for me!"
"As for becoming an ancestor, let's put that off for now."
"In all these years, I have never properly taught my dear disciple."
"Next, I intend to teach my dear disciple personally, to prepare him for the upcoming contest for the sequence positions!"
"And while I'm at it, I'll guard his path, helping him grow as quickly as possible so he can shoulder the burden of leading our Forbidden Sect's younger generation!"
Yin Ya's declaration left the core disciples below green with envy.
A Great Emperor guarding one's path! In their Forbidden Sect, that treatment was reserved for at least the junior sect master—the Number Zero Sequence Disciple!
Even among the immortal imperial clans, only an imperial heir could enjoy such treatment!
Yet Chu Luo, a mere direct disciple, actually had a Great Emperor guarding his path...
Truly, comparing yourself to others could make you die of frustration!
A smile appeared on Chu Luo's face too, and warmth flowed through his heart.
Although he and Yin Ya had not seen each other for over a decade.
From the moment Yin Ya had picked him up and brought him to the Forbidden Sect.
He had regarded Yin Ya as family.
"Reporting..."
"Sect Master, Flame Lord Ancient Sage of Crimson Flame Valley has arrived with a disciple!"
A disciple hurried into the great hall, cupped his hands, and announced the news.
Everyone present froze upon hearing this.
Chu Luo was equally baffled.
Like their Forbidden Sect, Crimson Flame Valley was one of the foremost powers in the Three Thousand Great Worlds.
Their Forbidden Sect and Crimson Flame Valley were enemies to begin with.
Clashes, large and small, never ceased between the two powers.
Why had Flame Lord Ancient Sage brought someone here?
Was he looking for a beating?!
Upon hearing that Flame Lord Ancient Sage had arrived with someone, Lin Feng and the elders present darkened.
Second Elder Zhao Sheng in particular, still sporting his black eye, seemed to recall something, and his expression turned ugly.
"The people of Crimson Flame Valley still have the nerve to come to our Forbidden Sect? Are they trying to start a war?"
"Hmph... Last time, in a secret realm, the people of Crimson Flame Valley went far too far. If Senior Brother Bai Yun, a direct disciple, hadn't arrived in time, our junior brothers would definitely have suffered casualties..."
"Ah... Speaking of Senior Brother Bai Yun, I just remembered something!"
"Last time in that secret realm, Crimson Flame Valley's prodigy Han Wujie lost to Senior Brother Bai Yun. While retreating in defeat, he declared that he would come here in person to challenge Senior Brother Bai Yun again!"
"Could Flame Lord Ancient Sage have brought Han Wujie here specifically to challenge our Senior Brother Bai?"
"Definitely! Isn't Han Wujie Flame Lord Ancient Sage's disciple?!"
"But Senior Brother Bai Yun went into seclusion a month ago..."
"..."
Hearing the surrounding core disciples' discussion, Chu Luo understood.
He had heard about this too.
The direct disciple Bai Yun they were talking about was Second Elder Zhao Sheng's cherished disciple.
Both Bai Yun and Crimson Flame Valley's Han Wujie were prodigies listed on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking.
The Three Thousand Great Worlds were boundless, with powers standing like trees in a forest, experts gathering like clouds, and monstrous talents rising in droves!
The Heavenly Prodigy Ranking was published by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, one of the foremost powers.
The Heavenly Prodigy Ranking recorded and ranked the powerful prodigies of the youngest generation throughout the Three Thousand Great Worlds!
Every prodigy who made the ranking was a dragon or phoenix among men.
But Chu Luo was not on the ranking.
There was no other reason: ever since his master had brought him to the Forbidden Sect.
He had never left the sect and rarely fought anyone...
So much so that few people in the entire sect knew his strength...
"Damn it all!"
"Has Crimson Flame Valley come here looking for a beating?"
"Sect Master, why don't I go finish off that old bastard Flame Lord right now?"
"I've disliked the sight of him for ages!"
Elder Yin Ya cursed furiously, killing intent flashing in his eyes.
He made a throat-slitting gesture.
Everyone could tell that Elder Yin Ya was not joking.
After all, their sect's Third Elder Yin Ya was not only fiercely protective of his own.
Outside the sect, he was a notorious menace who feared neither heaven nor earth.
If he disliked someone, he would jump straight into a fight without the slightest hesitation!
Lin Feng smiled wryly and waved a hand. "Don't be hasty, Third Elder."
"Let's see what this old fellow is up to first!"
"If we beat him to death without even asking why he came, word getting out would be extremely damaging to our sect!"
Several elders nearby also nodded in agreement with Lin Feng.
Then Lin Feng had someone invite Flame Lord Ancient Sage inside.
The disciples present did not disperse, and Chu Luo stayed to watch the spectacle as well.
Soon, an old man wearing a crimson ceremonial robe entered the great hall with a handsome young man of extraordinary bearing.
The visitor was none other than Crimson Flame Valley's powerful expert, Flame Lord Ancient Sage!
"Ah... It really is Han Wujie!"
"He really has come to challenge Senior Brother Bai Yun. But Senior Brother Bai Yun is in seclusion, and the other senior brothers on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking are either in seclusion or away. What are we supposed to do?"
"Hmph, he's just Han Wujie. Does he really think he's invincible?!"
"If he dares throw his weight around on our turf, I'll be the first to challenge him!"
The disciples present whispered about Han Wujie, their gazes hostile.
Hearing their discussion, Han Wujie curled his lips, his face filled with disdain.
Chu Luo studied Han Wujie carefully, feeling a little surprised.
From the trace of aura leaking from Han Wujie, he roughly gauged his strength.
The fifth spirit soul realm!
To possess fifth spirit soul realm cultivation at such a young age-he certainly deserved his place on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking!
Among the junior brothers and sisters present, there probably really was not a single person who could match him!
"Elder Flame Lord, what brings you to our Forbidden Sect?"
Seated in the principal seat, Lin Feng no longer showed any of his earlier warmth.
An overwhelming saintly might now radiated from his entire body, making him seem like an ancient deity.
His deep voice, brimming with authority, reverberated through the great hall.
At the same time.
Chu Luo noticed that both Second Elder Zhao Sheng, who had taken a beating, and his own master, Yin Ya.
Had set aside their grievances, their expressions turning utterly solemn.
Both fixed their gazes on Flame Lord Ancient Sage!
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