79: Abandon the dark and join the light

When the Holy Lord saw Cheng Dezhu, a trace of appreciation appeared in his eyes.

He had just heard their conversation within the hall; this person from the Academy had become a follower of his own Disciple.

Since ancient times, those with great talent have naturally never lacked followers.

And with a Holy Son Candidate of his Supreme Bliss Holy Land having a Disciple from the Academy as a follower, spreading this news would be a heavy slap to the face of the Academy.

Coupled with Cheng Dezhu's personality, the Holy Lord couldn't help but feel appreciative.

This was truly the perfect material for a bootlicker.

As long as Lin Ye did not fall from his Peak, there was no need to doubt Cheng Dezhu's loyalty.

"Holy Lord!"

Just at this moment, Cheng Dezhu spoke up, having clearly noticed the Holy Lord's gaze.

"I am a Disciple of the Academy, but I have now abandoned darkness for light and joined under Master Lin's command, so I hope the Holy Lord will allow me to enter the Sect."

"..."

Both the Holy Lord and the various Elders were stunned by Cheng Dezhu's words.

Going from the Academy to the Supreme Bliss Holy Land is 'abandoning darkness for light'!

Damn, this is a talent!

Even if this person's talent is lacking, he must be allowed to join the Sect. There are too few young people who can speak like this; nowadays, who isn't arrogant and conceited?

Yet in the world of cultivation, people like Cheng Dezhu often fare quite well.

After all, he is smooth enough; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he knows how to say what people want to hear.

"Oh?"

The Holy Lord examined Cheng Dezhu with interest: "Are you really sure there will be no issues with you joining our Righteous Qi Sect? Aren't you afraid of being hunted down by the Academy?"

The Holy Lord deliberately emphasized his tone when mentioning the Righteous Qi Sect.

Cheng Dezhu had previously heard Lin Ye say that he was a Disciple of the Righteous Qi Sect, though he didn't know why the Supreme Bliss Holy Land had changed its name.

But given his personality, he naturally knew what should be asked and what shouldn't.

"Holy Lord, the mere Academy is nothing before our Righteous Qi Sect! If they dare to come over, I am willing to be the first to act as a vanguard, ensuring they come in upright and leave horizontally!"

"Hahahaha!"

The Holy Lord laughed out loud, becoming increasingly satisfied with Cheng Dezhu.

"You are a talent. Good, from today onwards, you are one of our Righteous Qi Sect."

Hearing this, Cheng Dezhu looked excited: "Many thanks, Holy Lord!"

"No need for courtesy. You are Lin Ye's follower, so naturally you are one of us. If the Academy dares to trouble you, the Sect will shoulder it for you."

"Many thanks, Holy Lord! Many thanks, Master Lin!"

Cheng Dezhu was overjoyed; he had come to the right place.

It seems the Demonic Sect is more reliable after all!

After resolving the matter of Cheng Dezhu, the Holy Lord turned his gaze toward Xiang Tiange.

"Xiang Tiange, Lin Ye became a Holy Son Candidate the moment he entered the Sect. Do you, the Sequence Disciples, have any objections?"

Xiang Tiange chuckled: "Holy Lord, what are you saying? Xiang Tiange is a Disciple of the Sect and naturally must follow the Sect's rules. Junior Brother Lin has great strength, and being a Holy Son Candidate is well-deserved."

"After all, a Holy Son Candidate is not yet the Saint."

"I imagine that Xiang Tiange and the others still have a chance."

"Hmm."

The Holy Lord nodded: "The battle for the Saint position requires testing one's strength. Three days from now is the Holy Son Grand Competition. When that time comes, I will have other friendly Sects come here to observe the ceremony, so in the coming days, you should all Cultivate well."

"As for who will win the position of Saint, it naturally depends on one's fists."

Hearing the Holy Lord speak this way, Xiang Tiange's eyes lit up.

He was determined to obtain the position of Saint.

He had been the Sequence Number One Disciple for too long; it was time to remove that 'Number One'.

Lin Ye was similarly coveting the position of Saint.

The higher the status, the more resources one can obtain. He was becoming increasingly unable to endure his wait for the Upper Domain.

He had to become stronger as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, how could he ever avenge the hatred of having his eyes gouged out?

The hatred of yesterday was like a thorn in his back.

Chang Sheng Lin Family, there will be a conclusion between us.

"Holy Lord, then I shall take my leave."

Since the matter of Cheng Dezhu had been resolved, Lin Ye naturally needed to go back and enter seclusion.

He needed to consolidate his Cultivation in these three days.

If he could break through his realm, that would naturally be best. After all, among the Sequence Disciples, none were weaklings, especially this Sequence One, Xiang Tiange.

The two of them had only briefly tested each other just now, and neither had used their full strength.

However, Lin Ye could feel that Xiang Tiange was clearly relying only on the power of his physique.

Currently, his Innate Dao Body still needed the nourishment of a large amount of Life Qi, and this Innate Dao Body that could grow was simply too powerful.

In the future, it would definitely not lose to the Absolute King Body or that Overlord Body in terms of physique.

Regarding this, Lin Ye did not know what was going on, only thinking that his Innate Dao Body might have undergone a mutation.

"You should all go back and prepare well. Cheng Dezhu, although you are Lin Ye's follower, since you have joined our Righteous Qi Sect, you naturally must enter a Peak."

"I want to be on the same Peak as Master Lin!!!"

Cheng Dezhu spoke without hesitation.

"No, that place is very special. You should choose another one."

The Holy Lord shook his head.

Qingyou Peak was a very special existence within the Supreme Bliss Holy Land; there were only two people on the Peak: one was Madam Miao, and the other was Lin Ye.

Regarding matters of Qingyou Peak, his words as the Holy Lord did not count.

Therefore, he could not agree to Cheng Dezhu's request.

Hearing this, Cheng Dezhu was not discouraged; he even secretly cursed himself for being an idiot.

He was a follower; how could he worship the same Revered Master as Lin Ye? Wouldn't that be causing trouble for him?

Sigh...

He was still not composed enough; he would need to practice more after returning.

Although he had these thoughts in his heart, Cheng Dezhu did not daze off, but instead spoke in a respectful tone: "I will leave it entirely to the Holy Lord's arrangements."

"Good..."

Lin Ye, having left the Holy Lord Hall, walked towards Qingyou Peak, but on the way, he encountered that man again.

Xiang Tiange.

"Junior Brother Lin!"

Seeing Lin Ye arrive, Xiang Tiange walked up to him with an excited expression.

Faced with this sudden enthusiasm from Xiang Tiange, Lin Ye frowned, not knowing what the other party's intentions were.

"No need to be so vigilant."

Xiang Tiange waved his hand and smiled: "You and I are Disciples of the same Sect. I am a Sequence Disciple, and you are a Holy Son Candidate. Although we are competitors, we are also on the same path."

"Attacking you before was just to test you out. If I angered you because of this, I am willing to apologize."

These words were undoubtedly an active gesture of goodwill.

Logically speaking, Xiang Tiange had absolutely no need to do this; after all, Lin Ye's Cultivation was only at the Nascent Soul realm at this moment.

Faced with Xiang Tiange's active gesture of goodwill, Lin Ye said: "Senior Brother Xiang, I am not angry about this matter. After all, after joining the Sect, I received special treatment; it is very normal for you to want to test me."

"Hahahaha."

Xiang Tiange laughed heartily: "It's good that you aren't angry. In this Holy Son Grand Competition, both you and I will give it our all. But regardless of who becomes the Saint, I would like to discuss something with you after the competition."

"What matter?"

Hearing Lin Ye's question, Xiang Tiange said mysteriously: "You will know when the time comes."