King of Ten Thousand Years

Inside the lecture hall.

All the Auditor Disciples and Official Disciples stared blankly at Luo Tian, looking at him as if he were some kind of monster.

Elder Lu’s understanding of mysterious Spirit Ores and Rare Materials was among the best in the entire Tai Yuan Sect.

Yet Luo Tian had managed to point out Elder Lu’s mistake.

’He’s definitely a monster!’

The other disciples present had never even heard of Black Silver Moon Ore, let alone anything more complex.

"You’re Luo Tian, correct? Your idea is excellent. I’ll reward you with one thousand Contribution Points!"

Elder Lu said with a smile.

In truth, the way Luo Tian had solved his puzzle was worth far more than a mere thousand Contribution Points.

"One thousand Contribution Points!"

The Official Disciples’ eyes went wide. Luo Tian had only said a few words and received such a huge reward!

They, on the other hand, had to go out on missions and even face life-or-death crises just to earn about a thousand Contribution Points at a time.

"Thank you, Elder."

Luo Tian said gratefully.

He breathed a small sigh of relief internally.

Not only had he defused the crisis, but he had also won Elder Lu’s favor and a thousand Contribution Points.

’I really scored big this time.’

"All of you should learn from Luo Tian. Otherwise, when you encounter a mysterious treasure in the future and fail to recognize it, you’ll miss your opportunity..."

Elder Lu began to admonish them, his expression severe.

All the disciples in the hall watched with envy as Luo Tian received his reward, while they were being criticized for no reason. It left a sour taste in their mouths.

The group of Official Disciples felt particularly disgraced.

It was especially humiliating since Yue Linfei was present.

"Alright, that’s all for today’s lesson."

Elder Lu stood up.

"Farewell, Elder."

The disciples also rose to see him off.

"Do you have a question?" Elder Lu looked at Yue Linfei, and the two walked over to talk under the shade of a nearby tree.

Just then, two figures flew over from the distance, looking aggressive. It was Ying Long and the disciple from the Su Family.

"Luo Tian, did you think hiding in the lecture hall would do you any good?"

Ying Long shouted.

Some of the disciples present knew what had happened between Luo Tian and Ying Long yesterday.

Clearly, Ying Long was here to cause trouble for Luo Tian.

But Elder Lu hadn’t left yet...

"Brother Ying, you’re here..." The thick-lipped man immediately went up to him, trying to give Ying Long a meaningful look.

"Get out of the way. Let me deal with this brat!"

Ying Long shoved his friend aside.

The Su Family disciple wore a smug, cold sneer, eager to see Luo Tian humiliated in public.

"Today, I’ll show you what an Official Disciple is capable of!"

Ying Long roared as a terrifying aura erupted from him like a volcano. Black streams of air swirled around his body, and a fierce wind whipped up around them.

Among the disciples of the same rank in the Tai Yuan Sect, Ying Long’s strength was considered exceptionally high.

Yesterday, he had only used fifty percent of his strength, and very few Auditor Disciples had been able to withstand even two of his moves.

WHOOSH!

Ying Long lunged forward to attack. A dark, sinister, and ferocious Demon Claw materialized in the air and shot toward Luo Tian.

The power of this claw was so great that even Mu Jinyuan would have found it difficult to block and would have been forced to retreat.

"Insolence!"

Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed out, making the very air tremble as Spiritual Qi howled in all directions.

The terrifying Attack that Ying Long had unleashed seemed to be crushed by a great mountain. It faltered, then immediately dissipated!

Elder Lu could be seen slowly approaching from the distance, his invisible might pressing down on everyone present.

"Brawling and causing a scene! What has this place become?"

Elder Lu barked.

"Elder Lu?"

Ying Long was terrified. He bowed his head low.

Normally, Elders wouldn’t interfere in such minor squabbles.

Elder Lu was only interested in mysterious Spirit Ores and Rare Materials; he never paid attention to conflicts between disciples.

"As an Official Disciple, you should act like one. Stop bullying Auditor Disciples all the time. If you’re so capable, why don’t you go pick on the Main Peak Disciples?"

Elder Lu continued to scold him.

Ying Long nodded repeatedly, not daring to make a peep.

But he was incredibly frustrated.

’Once Elder Lu leaves, I’ll make sure you regret this, brat!’

Ying Long thought to himself.

SWOOSH!

Without lingering, Elder Lu quickly departed.

"Luo Tian!"

Ying Long looked up, his gaze cold and harsh, ready to vent his anger by humiliating Luo Tian.

"Brother Ying, that brat just now..."

The thick-lipped man stepped forward and recounted what had just happened in the lecture hall.

"What?"

Ying Long was stunned.

He had thought he was just unlucky, and that Elder Lu had coincidentally decided to intervene.

But after hearing his friend’s story, his expression darkened.

It was obvious that Elder Lu had deliberately helped Luo Tian.

This made Ying Long hesitant to act. What if Elder Lu helped Luo Tian a second time?

If he beat up Luo Tian, he might end up being punished.

"Let’s go!"

Ying Long snapped at the Su Family disciple.

"We’re leaving just like that?"

The Su Family disciple felt unwilling to let it go.

He had thought that by siding with an Official Disciple, his life would become a little more glamorous.

Who would have thought that even his boss would be wary of Luo Tian and not dare to make a move.

"Shut up! Don’t question my orders!"

Ying Long berated him, slapping the Su Family disciple right across the face. The disciple felt deeply wronged. ’Why am I always the one who gets hurt?’

The crowd dispersed.

Mu Ze and the green-robed woman gave Luo Tian a few complicated looks.

"Brother Mu Ze, should we try to get on his good side?"

the green-robed woman asked.

They had all been sent here by the Mu Family Elders, but Luo Tian was already living in the luxurious area reserved for Official Disciples.

And now, Luo Tian even knew an Elder-Level figure!

"There’s no need. Elder Lu just sees Luo Tian as a diligent student. If Luo Tian causes more trouble, Elder Lu will just think he’s a troublemaker and won’t bother with him."

Mu Ze shook his head.

He still felt unconvinced by Luo Tian and was unwilling to bow his head to him.

"Besides, it’s not like we don’t have our own backing..."

"Six years ago, two geniuses from the Mu Family entered the Tai Yuan Sect. First, we need to find them... Since we’re from the same clan, they’ll surely look out for us a little."

A hint of pride appeared on Mu Ze’s face.

Once they found their patrons, Luo Tian would surely be the one trying to curry favor with them for help.

...

Luo Tian also left the lecture hall soon after.

’With these one thousand Contribution Points, I can use the Sect’s cultivation facilities, like the Celestial Bamboo Forest...’

Today, Luo Tian had only cultivated on the outskirts of the Celestial Bamboo Forest. If he could enter the interior, the effects of his cultivation would surely be even better.

Within the Tai Yuan Sect, there were many different cultivation facilities and special grounds, most of which required Contribution Points to use.

Official Disciples received a certain amount of Contribution Points every month.

Auditor Disciples had to earn them on their own.

"Wait a moment."

A pleasant voice called out from behind him.

Luo Tian turned to see that it was Yue Linfei.

"What is it?"

Luo Tian’s tone was slightly cold.

When he had guided Yue Linfei, she had been cold and dismissive, never once looking him in the eye or even offering a word of thanks.

When he was being framed, Yue Linfei could have cleared his name with a single sentence, yet she had simply stood by and watched.

Luo Tian’s impression of this beauty was mediocre at best.

"I was just about to help you, but I didn’t expect you to actually be able to point out where Elder Lu was wrong."

Yue Linfei’s attitude was much better than before, and she wore a faint smile.

"I’ve encountered a problem and would like to hear your thoughts on it."

Yue Linfei continued.

"I don’t know anything."

Luo Tian didn’t want to bother with her.

For difficult and obscure questions, he had to consult the Celestial Book, and that consumed Energy.

"Hey, don’t be in such a hurry to leave..."

Yue Linfei caught up to him and explained the problem she was facing.

Luo Tian frowned slightly.

’Yue Linfei’s background isn’t simple. It’s best not to offend her.’

So, he used the Celestial Book’s ability, directly asked for the answer, and recited it aloud.

"Goodbye."

Luo Tian turned and left.

Yue Linfei stood frozen on the spot.

"It’s the same as what Elder Lu said, but even more detailed..."

Yue Linfei murmured, her mouth agape.

Elder Lu was a figure of immense status, an expert in this field who had lived for over a hundred years. How could Luo Tian, a mere Auditor Disciple who was so young, possess knowledge comparable to his?

SWOOSH!

Yue Linfei left the Eighth Peak and quickly returned to one of the Tai Yuan Sect’s three Main Peaks.

"Junior Sister Linfei, did you get the answer?"

A clear, bright voice called out.

A handsome and extraordinary man flew toward her. His eyes glittered with a divine light, and he had an exceptional air about him.

"Senior Brother Yunkong, the problem is solved."

Yue Linfei said with a smile.

"Junior Sister Linfei seems to be in a good mood today?"

the handsome man, He Yunkong, asked.

"Mhm, I met someone interesting."

Yue Linfei nodded.

"Who on the Eighth Peak could have possibly caught your interest, Junior Sister?"

He Yunkong asked with a smile, but a cold glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He had long adored his junior sister and would never allow anyone else to snatch her away!

"Speaking of which, Senior Brother, how do you have the leisure to be strolling around? Have you forgotten the five-year agreement our master spoke of?"

"When the time comes, you have a duel to fight."

Yue Linfei teased.

The person He Yunkong was supposed to duel was said to be the disciple of one of their master’s enemies.

"Master said that person is still wandering the Outer World, and the Tai Yuan Sect’s next disciple recruitment is four years from now..."

"Forget five years—even if you gave him ten years, or a hundred, he would never be able to catch up to me!"

He Yunkong said with a breezy, carefree smile, his words radiating immense confidence.

Yue Linfei nodded.

She had never thought He Yunkong would lose, either.

"Junior Sister, in three months, it’ll be the comprehensive grand competition for your batch of Official Disciples, right? If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask me anytime!"

He Yunkong’s smile was warm and gentle.

"Okay."

Yue Linfei nodded and bid He Yunkong farewell.

"Oh, right! When you get the chance, Junior Sister, you have to introduce me to that interesting person you mentioned!"

He Yunkong called out to the departing Yue Linfei.