139: Chapter 139 Sect Leader's Voice Transmission

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this month, besides sitting in meditation and performing his Cultivate, Qin Changsheng sent Hu Nan to Qingyun Lake to investigate.

He discovered many unfamiliar figures outside Qingyun Lake.

Hu Nan also sneaked into Qingyun Lake, but he did not break through the blockade of that Golden Core Yao Beast.

This morning, the Sect Head's deep Divine Sense voice transmission clearly reached the ears of every Foundation Establishment Cultivator: "All Foundation Establishment Cultivators, head to the Sect Main Hall immediately for a meeting. Do not delay!"

Hearing this transmission, Qin Changsheng also understood that it was related to the mission to clear out the Yao Beasts.

Qin Changsheng dared not delay and immediately controlled his Incarnation, Hu Nan, to fly towards the Sect Main Hall.

Before long, Hu Nan arrived outside the Sect Main Hall.

Inside the hall at this moment, many Foundation Establishment Cultivators had already gathered. Jiang Lijuan, Senior Brother Wu Yong, Lin Hao, and others were all among them, standing on both sides with solemn expressions.

And below Lin Hao, there was also a familiar figure standing.

This person was Li Hu, who had been missing for several years.

He could clearly sense that while Li Hu's aura seemed stable, it actually hid a sharp edge; his cultivation had long surpassed the second level of Foundation Establishment.

Clearly, during these five years, he had not only successfully completed his Foundation Establishment but had also obtained a significant Opportunity, making his combat strength something that could not be underestimated.

At the same time, Li Hu also noticed Hu Nan's arrival, and his gaze instantly fell upon him.

The moment their eyes met, a flash of cold killing intent suddenly appeared in the depths of Li Hu's eyes. That killing intent was sharp and intense, like a sharp blade pressing directly towards Hu Nan, carrying undisguised hostility and ill intent, as if he had an irreconcilable feud with Hu Nan.

Qin Changsheng was not particularly surprised by Li Hu's killing intent.

After all, several years ago, he had ruined the Blood Demon Sect's schemes.

He had also killed many experts from the Blood Demon Sect.

Causing all of the Blood Demon Sect's plans to fall through.

However, the trace of killing intent in Li Hu's eyes quickly vanished.

Li Hu turned slightly, nodded to the few Cultivators beside him, and then stepped forward, walking straight towards Hu Nan.

The surrounding Cultivators, including Jiang Lijuan and Senior Brother Wu Yong, only glanced at the two of them and didn't think much of it.

In their view, both Li Hu and Hu Nan were Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Sect. Since Li Hu had just returned to the Sect, it was perfectly normal for him to take the initiative to greet his fellow Disciple, and they didn't notice anything unusual.

Before long, Li Hu had walked up to Hu Nan and stopped.

He cupped his hands slightly and showed a faint smile: "Congratulations to Senior Brother Hu for successfully achieving Foundation Establishment."

These words were spoken with great sincerity and were full of congratulatory intent, without any hint of hypocrisy or artificiality. Anyone who heard them would think that Li Hu was truly and sincerely congratulating Hu Nan.

But the moment Li Hu spoke, Qin Changsheng was completely stunned. The Divine Sense attached to Hu Nan's body flickered slightly, and the shock in his eyes could not be hidden.

He never expected that Li Hu's forbearance would be so powerful!

Earlier, the killing intent in Li Hu's eyes was sharp and intense, undisguised—a determination to eliminate Hu Nan as quickly as possible.

Yet in the blink of an eye, he had completely restrained all his killing intent, replaced it with a gentle smile, and spoke such sincere words of congratulation.

His behavior was natural and flawless. If Qin Changsheng hadn't seen it with his own eyes and felt it with his own senses, he probably would have been deceived by this kind appearance.

Qin Changsheng was secretly alarmed; Li Hu's Heart-Nature was truly too terrifying.

To be able to completely hide extreme killing intent in an instant and put on a completely different expression—this level of forbearance and shrewdness was definitely not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator could possess.

At least Lin Hao didn't have it.

After his shock, Qin Changsheng quickly regained his composure and controlled Hu Nan to return the greeting to Li Hu: "Thank you for the praise, Junior Brother Li. I hardly deserve it."

"Junior Brother, you've been gone for a few years and have already successfully achieved Foundation Establishment. Your talent is certainly unmatched by ordinary people."

The two of them stood side by side, full of smiles, their words filled with pleasantries and small talk. Their behavior was natural and harmonious; anyone who saw them would think they were fellow Disciples with a good relationship.

No one would ever suspect that there was already a life-and-death grudge between them.

Just then, a thick and majestic aura slowly approached from outside the hall, accompanied by faint ripples of spiritual power, instantly enveloping the entire hall.

This aura was steady and restrained, yet it carried an unquestionable Pressure that made all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall feel a chill in their hearts. They subconsciously regained their focus, lowered their eyes, and stood solemnly, no longer engaging in any small talk.

Everyone understood that the Sect Head had arrived.

Sure enough, in the next instant, Sect Leader Xuanyangzi walked in from outside.

Following behind Sect Leader Xuanyangzi were Lin Zhentian, Elder Qingxuan, and Fairy Qingling.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi sat upon the central Sect Head's throne, while Lin Zhentian, Elder Qingxuan, and Fairy Qingling stood on either side of the throne, their expressions solemn as their gazes slowly swept over the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall.

Once the four of them were seated or in position, all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall bowed in unison. Their voices were synchronized, carrying a hint of respect and solemnity as they echoed throughout the hall: "Greetings, Sect Head! Greetings, Elder Lin, Elder Qingxuan, and Fairy Qingling!"

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi raised his hand slightly, his voice deep and gentle: "Disciples, you may dispense with the formalities. Rise."

"Thank you, Sect Head!" everyone replied in unison, then slowly stood up.

Law Enforcement Elder Lin Zhentian's gaze slowly swept over the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall, his expression calm with a hint of scrutiny.

But when his gaze fell upon Hu Nan in the crowd, it suddenly froze, his expression instantly becoming shocked, his eyes filled with unbelievable doubt.

He clearly remembered that during the Foundation Establishment Ceremony last year, he had struck without mercy, a strand of powerful spiritual power heading straight for Hu Nan's Dantian, forcefully shattering it!

The Dantian is the Foundation of a Cultivator's Cultivate. A shattered Dantian means the Cultivator is completely ruined, no longer able to absorb Spiritual Qi or Cultivate techniques, and can only become a Mortal, left to fend for themselves.

But he never expected that today, Hu Nan would be standing safely inside the Sect Main Hall, his aura steady and his expression humble. Not a single movement betrayed the fact that his Dantian had been shattered; he even faintly exuded the spiritual power fluctuations of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

"Just what is going on?" A storm of shock rose in Lin Zhentian's heart, and the doubt in his eyes grew more intense.

A shattered Dantian was recognized in the cultivation world as an unsolvable situation; unless there was help from a Heaven-Defying treasure, there was absolutely no possibility of restoration!

But how could an insignificant Disciple like Hu Nan possess a Heaven-Defying treasure to Repair a shattered Dantian?

Could it be that he had held back then and hadn't actually shattered Hu Nan's Dantian?

"Junior Brother Lin, what's wrong?" Sect Leader Xuanyangzi looked at Lin Zhentian with some confusion.

"Nothing..." Lin Zhentian shook his head and said, "I'm just marveling at how quickly these Disciples' cultivation is progressing!"

"Indeed, I didn't expect that in just a few short years, so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators would appear in our Heavenly Sword Sect!" Sect Leader Xuanyangzi's face also showed a smile.

After saying this, Sect Leader Xuanyangzi turned his gaze toward the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators.