924: Chapter 925 Breakthrough Imminent!

However, before everyone could recover from their shock, Gu Changge casually waved his sleeve once more.

Four streams of light flew out simultaneously, precisely landing in front of the Grand Elder, Ziyang Peak Master, Tianjian Peak Master, and Biluo Peak Master.

The four of them instinctively caught them and looked down. The Jade Slips in their respective hands varied in color and possessed distinct Dao Rhymes.

The four Cultivation Techniques were all different, yet they fit the Great Dao of their respective main peaks perfectly.

"These four Heavenly Venerate-grade Cultivation Techniques correspond to the Legacy Great Dao of your four main peaks."

Gu Changge spoke in a calm tone, as if he had merely casually tossed out a few unremarkable Secret Manuals:

"Put them away properly. How much you can comprehend depends on your own abilities."

The Grand Elder held the Jade Slip with both hands, his fingertips trembling slightly, and his voice sounded somewhat dry:

"Exalted One, this... this gift is too heavy, this old man..."

"Hold onto it." Gu Changge interrupted his refusal, his tone unquestionable.

"Since you have acknowledged me as your master, naturally I will not treat my own people poorly."

Sect Master Liu Zhenshan took a deep breath, no longer declining, solemnly tucked the Jade Slip into his bosom, and bowed deeply:

"Thank you, Exalted One, for bestowing the technique! This subordinate will surely not disappoint the Exalted One's expectations, leading the entire Sect to wholeheartedly comprehend it and elevate our Sect's standing!"

The Grand Elder and the three Peak Masters also bowed in gratitude, their eyes filled with excitement and fanaticism.

With these Dao scriptures, the future of the Tianyuan Sect would no longer be limited to a Heavenly King-grade force!

Gu Changge merely raised his hand indifferently, and a gentle Grandmist Dao force supported everyone before he continued speaking:

"Starting from today, all affairs of the Tianyuan Sect shall still be presided over by Sect Master Liu Zhenshan.

As for the traitors outside, handle them as you see fit.

This seat will not interfere in the Sect's internal affairs, nor will we intervene in your daily operations."

"However, there is one matter you must keep firmly in mind."

Everyone in the hall bowed in unison: "Please give your instructions, Exalted One."

"Externally, the Tianyuan Sect remains an independent Heavenly King-grade force. The existence of this seat must not be leaked outward by even the slightest bit."

"If there is any violation—"

He paused, his gaze sweeping calmly over the crowd:

"Third Elder Zhao Wuji's fate shall be your precedent."

Everyone in the hall shuddered collectively and bowed in unison: "This subordinate remembers it well!"

Just at this moment, Gu Changge felt a stirring in his heart. He raised his gaze and looked toward the direction of the Yunmiao Heavenly Ruins.

His heart stirred slightly; Wang Zhan had accumulated the Immortal Domain's Luck for a long time and was finally going to break through the shackles and step onto a new stage.

Gu Changge said no more. He turned around, leading Xiao Ruobai, Ji Qingyi, and the others, and transformed into a stream of light, disappearing from the Tianyuan Sect.

Until his aura completely faded away, everyone in the main hall let out a long sigh of relief.

Many people found that their backs were already soaked in cold sweat, and their legs felt somewhat weak.

The Grand Elder wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled bitterly:

"Although this Exalted One looks young, this aura is truly suffocating."

The Ziyang Peak Master nodded in deep agreement:

"Indeed, clearly there was no coercion leaking out at all, yet just now I didn't even dare to take a full breath."

Sect Master Liu Zhenshan withdrew his gaze, the respectful expression on his face slowly fading, replaced by a chilling majesty.

He turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, and his voice deepened:

"Everyone, matters concerning the Exalted One end here. Next, it is time to deal with our own matters."

His gaze turned outside the hall, where several hundred Disciples and stewards who participated in the rebellion were being guarded by heavenly soldiers.

"Grand Elder, pass down my command—"

The Grand Elder bowed: "Please give your orders, Sect Master."

"Investigate the extent of participation for all Elders, stewards, and Disciples who took part in the rebellion.

Execute the ringleaders, cripple the cultivation of their accomplices, and demote them to handymen."

"All those who knew and failed to report it, or watched from the shadows, shall have their stipends docked for a hundred years and be confined for three years."

The Grand Elder solemnly cupped his fists: "This subordinate obeys!"

Sect Master Liu Zhenshan nodded, his gaze looking toward the setting sun outside the hall, a hint of solemnity flashing deep within his eyes.

He knew that although today's storm had temporarily subsided, the Tianyuan Sect's Origin Qi had already been injured.

Furthermore, the news of Third Elder's rebellion probably couldn't be kept under wraps for long.

Within the Wasteland Domain, those covetous forces would soon smell the scent of blood.

He instinctively touched the Jade Slip in his bosom, and when his fingertips touched its warm and smooth texture—

A profound Dao Rhyme seeped into his body strand by strand through his fingertips.

The Bottleneck that had trapped him for many years loosened a bit more at this moment.

The solemnity in Sect Master Liu Zhenshan's eyes slowly faded, replaced by an unprecedented firmness.

With this Cultivation Technique, breaking through to the Late Stage Heavenly King is just around the corner.

By then, even if petty villains tried to profit from a crisis, he would have sufficient confidence to send them back in defeat.

...

The thick stone doors of the main hall slowly pushed open.

On the plaza, tens of thousands of Disciples held their breath and concentrated, their gazes uniformly focused on that door.

Emerging first was the Grand Elder, whose expression was solemn and deep, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Following him were the three Peak Masters and Liu Qingyao, their expressions varying.

Then came Sect Master Liu Zhenshan.

The moment he stepped out of the main hall, the air across the entire plaza seemed to stagnate for a moment.

Everyone's gaze searched behind him: there was no Second Elder, no Third Elder, and no Zhao family twins.

The only ones who came out were the Sect Master and the four high-ranking figures.

What this meant went without saying.

Within the crowd, some quietly breathed a sigh of relief, some turned pale as paper, and some had weak legs that could barely support them.

Those Disciples who had previously echoed the Third Elder now felt a chill shoot straight from the soles of their feet to their crown, making even their breathing cautious.

"All those who participated in the rebellion, step out on your own."

Sect Master Liu Zhenshan's voice was not loud, yet it clearly entered everyone's ears, carrying an irresistible majesty.

Silence reigned for three breaths.

Then, people in the crowd began to walk out trembling.

One, two, ten, a hundred...

Some had ashen faces, some were tearful, and some shouted loudly: "Sect Master, spare my life!"

Yet they were coldly grabbed by the heavenly soldiers beside them and dragged toward the center of the plaza.

Those Disciples who had not participated looked at this scene, their hearts filled with a complex mix of emotions.

Some rejoiced that they hadn't been hoodwinked back then, while others discovered with lingering fear that familiar fellow Disciples beside them were currently kneeling on the plaza and trembling.

No one dared to make the slightest sound; even the wind seemed to have frozen at this moment.

Until all several hundred rebels were escorted to the center of the plaza, Sect Master Liu Zhenshan's icy voice rang out once more, clearly entering everyone's ears:

"All rebels involved in the case shall be cast into the Heavenly Prison, locked up separately, and dealt with according to their crimes."

His voice paused as he looked down from above at the tens of thousands of Sect Disciples below, his brow lacking a shred of gentleness.

Every word was pronounced clearly, carrying a weight as heavy as gold and stone:

"Furthermore, today's main hall rebellion and the appearance of the Heavenly Venerate are classified as top-secret by the entire Sect."

"Anyone, regardless of whether you are an inner or outer Disciple, Elder, or steward, should you dare to leak even half a sentence of news to other forces in the Wasteland Domain or to extraterrestrial Cultivators—"

Sect Master Liu Zhenshan coldly spat out two words, shocking everyone's minds and making them tremble:

"Execute."

Sect Master Liu Zhenshan said no more. With a fierce wave of his wide sleeves, he turned around and directly stepped onto the Tianzhu Peak stairs, not sparing another glance at the utter mess all over the ground.

On Zizhu Peak, the figures of Gu Changge and the others slowly materialized.