50: Chapter 50: The powerful Yang Emperor, Qiankun Dao Sect must be fair

Chapter 50: The Overbearing Emperor Yang: Qiankun Taoist Sect Must Be Fair!

The next day, all eight Disciples participating in the Dao Ancient Trial had arrived. However, among the four female Disciples, one suddenly chose to withdraw, giving her spot to Song Yan.

When Emperor Yang learned this news, his face was so gloomy it looked like it was dripping water. But what was done was done; he wanted to stop it but it was too late. Sect Leader Yin had already departed with the trial Disciples.

Above the vast, clear sky, a treasure boat sailed swiftly, accompanied by a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, its Dragon might permeating the air, deterring birds and beasts.

Gu Shengge sat cross-legged on the Dragon's head, his figure unmoving despite the strong winds.

A Jade Slip appeared in his hand, containing some essential information about the Dao Ancient Trial.

Emperor Yang had previously mentioned that the Dao Ancient Trial was a Legacy tower left by an ancient Sect, and that ancient Sect was called the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard. In ancient times, it was extremely powerful and mysterious.

Legend has it that wherever Forgotten River Holy Courtyard Disciples appeared, Cultivators would avoid them at all costs, fearing any interaction with them, like they were tigers.

“Forgotten River Holy Courtyard, I seem to have heard of it somewhere…”

Gu Shengge showed a hint of contemplation. He had some impression of the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard, having once seen it mentioned in an ancient classic, though only a few scattered words.

The classic stated that the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard had violated the Karma Law and was subsequently destroyed.

As for what the Karma Law was, Gu Shengge wasn't sure, but anything involving Karma was bound to be terrifying.

The Legacy tower left by the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard was not, as Gu Shengge had imagined, about gaining rewards by clearing floors, but rather a test of the mind.

According to the description on the Jade Slip, the Legacy tower would manifest a spiritual world based on the Cultivator's deepest desires.

The faster a Cultivator passed the test world, the more generous the rewards they would receive.

However, during this process, the Cultivator's ego would be sealed, and to pass the test, they could only rely on their mental fortitude.

Gu Shengge withdrew his Divine Sense, a faint smile gracing his lips.

This Dao Ancient Trial seemed to have no difficulty at all.

By the side of the treasure boat, Song Yan looked at the Golden Dragon Gu Shengge sat upon, his eyes filled with jealousy.

Damn it! Everyone, including the Sect Master, was on the boat, but he insisted on riding a Dragon. What a show-off!

“It’s actually a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon. This Qiankun Daozi has good luck.”

The ring Old Ancestor's voice sounded in Song Yan's ear, carrying a hint of surprise.

It wasn't that she hadn't seen the Dragon Clan before; she had even visited the Cangming Sea before her demise. However, a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon was a first for her.

Although there were many Dragons in the Cangming Sea, True Dragons were extremely rare; most were mixed-blood Dragons like flood Dragons, hornless Dragons, and scaled Dragons.

Even among the current Eight Dragon Kings, only two were True Dragons.

As for the Five Ancestral Dragons, they had long since died, been injured, or disappeared.

“Revered Master, do you have a way to seize this Golden Dragon?” Song Yan asked the ring Old Ancestor.

The ring Old Ancestor: “The Dragon Clan is inherently proud and will not submit to any living being. Don't think this Golden Dragon is docile now; it probably already harbors a desire to escape. Even if I seize it for you, it won't submit to you. It's better to do it a favor and help it when it's in need.”

Song Yan was puzzled: “Help it when it’s in need?”

“That's right. A Five-Clawed Golden Dragon is a True Dragon, an extremely rare existence even within the Dragon Clan. Each one is regarded as the hope of the Dragon Clan. Although I don't know why this Five-Clawed Golden Dragon is outside, if the Dragon Clan knew it was being used as a mount, they would undoubtedly pay any price to make this Qiankun Daozi pay, perhaps even destroying the Qiankun Taoist Sect.”

“As long as you tell the Dragon Clan this news, coupled with my past friendship with the Dragon Clan, it will be enough for you to gain the Dragon Clan's friendship and become their honored guest. The Dragon Clan is extremely wealthy; even a little bit of what they let slip through their fingers would be enough for you to Cultivate for a long time.”

The ring Old Ancestor analyzed the pros and cons for Song Yan, and Song Yan was instantly captivated by the grand vision she painted.

While having a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon as a mount would greatly satisfy his vanity, the Dragon Clan's friendship and treasures were even more enticing.

Song Yan looked at Gu Shengge, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

Go ahead and show off. Just wait for the Dragon Clan to tear you to shreds!

And Mu Qianyang, once I get the Dragon Clan's support, let alone stripping a layer of your skin, I can even kill you!

Song Yan indulged in grand fantasies of a beautiful future, but everything he thought was read by Gu Shengge.

Gu Shengge put away the Jade Slip, turned his head to look at Song Yan, a blatant disdain on his handsome face. He parted his lips and silently mouthed:

“A good-for-nothing who only relies on women.”

Song Yan, who clearly read Gu Shengge's lip movements, immediately burst into a rage. He hated nothing more than being told he owed his current status to women.

With his weak point exposed, Song Yan no longer pretended. He gripped the ship's rail with both hands and roared:

“You surnameGu, what are you being arrogant about? So what if you broke through to Nascent Soul before me! It's nothing amazing. If it really comes down to a direct confrontation, stripping a layer of your skin is not a problem for me!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Shengge looked coldly at the blustering Song Yan and mocked:

“A direct confrontation with this Seat? Who do you think you are? A good-for-nothing who climbed up by relying on women and eating soft rice, you are not worthy!”

“You!” With his pain points constantly being attacked, Song Yan was so angry he could barely speak.

The next moment, Sect Leader Yin appeared behind Song Yan, her gaze fixed on Gu Shengge. Without even asking what had happened, she immediately rebuked:

“Gu Shengge, as a Daozi, you are slandering a fellow Disciple without cause. This is simply outrageous!”

“Xi Luoyao, you rebuke this Seat without distinguishing right from wrong. Is your brain filled with nothing but mush! Furthermore, as a Daozi, what's wrong with disciplining a Disciple who doesn't know their place! If you have an objection, you can report it to the Old Ancestor and see if the Old Ancestor listens to you or believes this Seat.”

Since Sect Leader Yin had no shame, Gu Shengge naturally didn't need to give her any face, even calling her by her name instead of Sect Master.

Xi Luoyao, already having an issue with Gu Shengge because of Nan Gong Qiyue, no longer cared about their respective statuses. She raised her hand, intending to forcibly suppress Gu Shengge.

“Xi Luoyao, you have disappointed this Sect Master too much!”

A solemn shout suddenly rang out. Following that, a figure like a blazing sun descended from the sky, landing on the Qiankun Treasure Boat.

As the golden light dissipated, what came into view was none other than Emperor Yang, along with the female Disciple whom Xi Luoyao had replaced.

Xi Luoyao hadn't expected Emperor Yang to be so persistent, even bringing that female Disciple to chase after them. A hint of astonishment appeared on her beautiful face.

“Mu Qianyang, what are you doing here? Don't forget, I am the leader of this trial.”

“So what? Xi Luoyao, as a Sect Master, you disregarded the Sect rules and arbitrarily stripped a Disciple of her trial qualification. You are no longer qualified to lead this trial. This Sect Master has come to replace you and orders you to immediately return to the Dao Sect with Song Yan!”

Emperor Yang's first words were to strip Xi Luoyao of her leadership authority. Although a mere Dao Ancient Trial was not worth his personal intervention, he would nip any action that shook the foundation of the Sect in the bud.

Sect rules were sacred and inviolable, and they could not be changed.

Whether it was a Disciple, an Elder, or even them as Sect Masters, it was not allowed!

The Qiankun Taoist Sect would never allow any stain to appear, and it must be fair and just, so that no Disciple would feel disheartened by the Sect!

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