108: Show off your skills to the boss

“Hiss~ This…”

“Well, about that…”

“Uh…”

The group of big shots exchanged glances.

So, this little guy not only didn't want to join any of their factions, but also wanted to establish his own mountain in the Immortal Sect?

Could such a thing even be done?

Although this move would keep Meng Yun in the Immortal Sect, who wouldn't want to keep this super-buff-maker in their own territory?

“It seems none of you can make a decision,” Meng Yun said, spreading his hands. “I want to see the Sect Master!”

“Heh heh, let me see which little guy is so boastful as to want to see me?”

From the deepest part of the Immortal Sect’s back mountain, a supreme fluctuation quietly spread out, and then a ethereal voice echoed from the grand hall.

This aura, even just a trace of it, completely overshadowed everyone present!

The Immortal Sect Master was already in the Grand Ascension Realm!

Although his strength was not comparable to the Four Great Emperors, looking at the entire White Tiger Heaven, every Grand Ascension Realm cultivator was a colossal figure!

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

The ten Peak Masters and three Hall Masters all bowed respectfully towards the supreme seat at the top of the grand hall.

Meng Yun looked over.

Strange.

There was clearly no one there?

Hmm?

In another blink of an eye, a lean, middle-aged man in a white robe had already floated down and sat in the principal seat.

It was none other than the Immortal Sect Master, Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader.

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader looked at Meng Yun with a curious smile:

“Eastern Abyss?

You are the one who wishes to see me?”

A supreme fluctuation spread out, gently enveloping Meng Yun, as if carefully examining the young man.

Meng Yun did not resist at all.

He knew that this fluctuation held no malice.

Furthermore, if a Grand Ascension Realm cultivator had ill intentions towards him, his resistance would be futile.

In just an instant, the probing sensation completely receded.

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader’s gaze subtly shifted towards Dragon Spirit and Ruyi in a corner of the hall, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Hmm…

What kind of Person of Destiny nest had his Immortal Sect stumbled into? Why were the Daughter of Reincarnation, the Beast from Another World, and the Son of Soul Transmigration all here?

If there was still something incomplete.

Only… a Son of Tribulation was missing?

Of course, a Daughter of Tribulation was also possible!

“Eastern Abyss, the lotus imprint on your head… must be a Life Contract, right?”

“Life Contract?”

“Why does that sound familiar?”

“It seemed to be popular for a while decades ago…”

“Holy cow?! Is Eastern Abyss a Human Cauldron?!”

Several Peak Masters whispered amongst themselves, their shocked gazes simultaneously fixed on Meng Yun.

As a prosperous region in the Central Plains, after the demon seeds were eradicated, the Human Cauldron exemption system was also abolished.

Naturally, the Life Contract ritual was rarely used anymore.

Even for grand cultivators who were hundreds or thousands of years old, forgetting such things was not uncommon.

Facing the many gazes, Meng Yun remained neither humble nor arrogant. He bowed slightly to Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader, his tone unhurried:

“To answer the Sect Master, I, Yuan, come from the southwestern corner of the Heaven Realm, bordering Xuanwu Heaven. Even today, the cultivators there are still battling demon seeds, with no peace in sight.

The reason I avoided battle is simply to focus on researching the divine art of barbecue. When my divine skill is perfected, it will benefit tens of thousands of fellow cultivators without question.”

As Meng Yun’s calm words fell, the hearts of those present were stirred for a long time.

Dragon Spirit, beside him, whispered to a Peak Master, “What are Life Contracts and Human Cauldrons?”

The Peak Master’s answer was concise: “You can understand it as: being greedy for life and fearing death, exchanging one’s cultivation and dignity for a lifetime of peace and security.”

“Oh~” Dragon Spirit nodded. “But I don’t think Eastern Abyss is that kind of person.”

“Meow~” Ruyi meowed.

Didn’t he say it was for researching barbecue techniques!

“Hmph, glib-tongued! If you had honestly admitted to being greedy for life and fearing death, my Battle Hall would have thought more highly of you!” The Battle Hall Master snorted coldly.

“Exactly, and what research into barbecue techniques…” A Peak Master followed suit, only realizing halfway through his sentence that he himself had come to recruit the person precisely because of his barbecue techniques!

Thinking of Meng Yun’s barbecue buff, everyone’s expressions became varied for a moment.

They naturally disliked those who shied away from battle.

But if someone lived ignobly, yet only for the benefit of the cultivators of the world, that would be another matter entirely!

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader naturally thought of this point: “Eastern Abyss, this sect will temporarily believe your words.

However, if you wish to establish your own mountain, you must still convince the various Peak Masters and Hall Masters.”

The implication was that words alone were not enough.

If he truly had the ability to establish a sect, why not demonstrate it?

In fact, Meng Yun had already demonstrated it.

Whether it was the hundreds of disciples whose spiritual roots he had purified, or the few lucky individuals with unique spiritual roots, all could prove Meng Yun’s strength.

Apparently, this was still not enough.

“Then, I shall make a humble display.”

As Meng Yun’s words fell, his previously calm expression instantly vanished.

In its place, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes.

When it came to the art of barbecue, if he claimed second, no one would dare claim first!

“Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace, come forth, Fire!”

With a wave of his hand, a ball of golden-red flame quietly appeared from his palm.

Feeling this outwardly violent yet inwardly gentle fire, everyone present grew solemn.

This Eastern Abyss had something going on.

This fire… even for them, who were well-traveled and knowledgeable, was something they had never seen or heard of!

Dragon Spirit and Ruyi took in the expressions of all the Peak Masters and Hall Masters, feeling a sense of pride within.

A bunch of country bumpkins!

How dare they question Meng Yun?

Meng Yun, quickly show them what you’ve got!

Later, they’ll be drooling, and you won’t give them a single bite!

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader sat in the principal seat, his gaze piercing through the flame’s surface, straight to its origin.

Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace Fire?

Interesting, interesting.

Within it, there was a faintCharm of the Great Dao’s laws.

Dao Integration, Dao Integration.

At least at the Combination Realm, one could slightly comprehend the laws of Heaven and Earth and make them their own.

This young man, whose strength was only at the peak of the Nascent Soul (the second dantian could not be hidden from a Grand Ascension Realm cultivator), already possessed Dao Integration immortal techniques; he was truly monstrous.

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader asked himself, when he was still at the peak of the Nascent Soul, he definitely could not have comprehended the laws of the Great Dao!

If anyone possessed such talent, it was probably only Emperor Wu, Wu Yinyao, and the Four Great Emperors under her command!

Meng Yun paid no mind to what others were thinking. He enveloped the meat in the Heaven and Earth Smelting Furnace Fire and began to roast it carefully.

In a short while, an incredibly enticing aroma of roasted meat began to spread throughout the grand hall.

“Gulp.”

Someone, a glutton no doubt, began to swallow their saliva.

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader, without a change in expression, cast a sound-insulating array on himself.

His dignified image could not be ruined by this kid’s wretched barbecue!

Before long, several skewers of roasted meat were successfully completed.

He didn’t make many this time, but they were incredibly refined.

Among the dozen or so skewers, three actually achieved a double critical hit!

A four-fold combat power boost!

Taking out the best-looking skewer, Meng Yun respectfully said:

“Sect Master, please taste this skewer of roasted meat.”

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader was expressionless. With a casual flick, the roasted meat appeared in his hand.

“Hmm, then I shall taste it first.”

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader opened his mouth and very elegantly tore off a piece of meat.

He chewed carefully.

His pupils instantly dilated.

It had been thousands of years since he had eaten anything this delicious.

He ate again.

And again.

Unconsciously, one skewer of meat was eaten by him just like that.

“Acceptable.”

Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader said with extreme composure and nonchalance.

“Acceptable,” for him, was already an incredibly high praise.

Just a tsundere, that’s all.

As his words fell, an incredibly powerful aura surged from him, rising steadily.

Boom!

Caught off guard, the roof of the grand hall, which had stood for several centuries, was instantly blown off by Cang Xuanzi, Sect Leader’s aura!