54: Refuse to accept

The Lingyun Sect, like the Heavenly Feather Sect, is a top-tier Sect in the Eastern Domain.

Compared to the behavior of the Heavenly Feather Sect, which acts like a nouveau riche that rose halfway, the Lingyun Sect's Foundation and Conduct are more typical of a normal Sect.

The Sect Masters of the Lingyun Sect have passed down its Legacy for tens of thousands of years.

After the current Sect Master, Ling Mofeng, took charge of the Sect, the Lingyun Sect's status remained as high as ever.

At this moment, Ling Mofeng was teaching the true meaning of the Great Dao to his Disciples at the Dao Field.

Ling Mofeng is one thousand two hundred years old and is at the Eighth Level of the Hunyuan Realm cultivation.

Unlike the traditional image of Immortal Grace and Skeletal Daoist Appearance often associated with other Sects, Ling Mofeng looked only about thirty years old.

Since he succeeded to the position of Sect Master two hundred years ago, the first thing he did was rectify the Sect's Conduct, completely clearing away the chaos that had existed under the previous Sect Master.

At the same time, he formulated new Sect Rules, strictly regulating the words and actions of the Disciples under his command.

In just over ten years, the Lingyun Sect, whose reputation had previously declined, quickly regained the respect of other Sects under Ling Mofeng's governance.

Ling Mofeng can be said to be the Cultivator with the most Scholarly Demeanor in the Eastern Domain Continent.

Just as Ling Mofeng was discussing the critical points of the three thousand Methods of the Sword Dao, a Disciple under his command arrived, Flying through the air.

“Reporting to Revered Master, Old Ancestor Tianyu, accompanied by her Disciples, is requesting an audience outside the Mountain Gate.”

“I understand. Please ask her to wait outside the Mountain Gate. This Seat will be there shortly.”

“Yes.”

After the Messenger Disciple left, Ling Mofeng calmly looked at the Disciples listening to the Dao in front of the Dao Field and said, “Today's Lecture on the Dao ends here for now. The Dao I just taught,

I hope you all go back and review it thoroughly. Perhaps you can comprehend a Dao Path suitable for yourselves from it. You may all disperse.”

After speaking, Ling Mofeng lightly flicked the Dao Whisk in his hand, stood up, and walked out of the Dao Field.

“Respectfully seeing off the Sect Master.”

All the Disciples bowed in unison to send off Ling Mofeng.

By the time they stood up again, Ling Mofeng had already Transformed into light and departed far away.

A moment later, he arrived in front of the Grand Elder’s Residence.

Ling Mofeng did not rush to meet Old Ancestor Tianyu but first came to ask for his Revered Master's opinion.

“Disciple Ling Mofeng greets the Grand Elder.”

As soon as his voice fell, the Grand Elder’s Residence was filled with Brilliant, Multicolored Light, and an aged voice came from within the tightly shut Residence Door.

“You came to find me, have you encountered some difficulty?”

Ling Mofeng nodded: “Old Ancestor Tianyu, accompanied by her Disciples, is waiting outside the Mountain Gate.”

“Do you know why she came?”

Ling Mofeng: “I have guessed somewhat. Many things have happened recently in the Heavenly Feather Sect. It is within expectation that she would come to ask my Lingyun Sect for refuge.”

“Then what are your thoughts?”

Ling Mofeng closed his eyes and pondered for a long while, letting out a soft sigh: “This Disciple dares not make decisions without authorization. I ask the Grand Elder to help me decide.”

“As long as it doesn't involve the Safety of the Sect, I will not interfere with any affairs of the Lingyun Sect. For trivial matters like this, can't you make up your own mind?”

Ling Mofeng remained silent, quietly waiting for instructions from within the Grand Elder’s Residence.

“Right now, you are the Sect Master of the Lingyun Sect. You can handle many things yourself. I believe that when you came to find me, you already had a decision in your heart.”

Ling Mofeng slowly opened his eyes: “Very well, this Disciple Takes his leave.”

After speaking, Ling Mofeng Transformed into light and flew towards the Mountain Gate.

“Heh heh, truly a child who never grows up, having to consult me even for such a small matter.”

After a helpless chuckle sounded within the Grand Elder’s Residence, the multicolored light immediately dispersed, and everything returned to calm... Outside the Lingyun Sect's Mountain Gate, Old Ancestor Tianyu and hundreds of Heavenly Feather Sect Disciples under her command were all craning their necks in anticipation, waiting for the Lingyun Sect to take them in.

“Don't worry, once we reach the Lingyun Sect, we will be safe.”

Old Ancestor Tianyu was supremely confident, and as she looked at the deeply founded Mountain Gate, her eyes were filled with hope.

The hearts of the remaining Heavenly Feather Sect Disciples finally settled down. As long as they received the Lingyun Sect's Protection, they would no longer fear being hunted by Shen Lian.

Shen Lian's Soul-wrenching killing Methods over the past two days had nearly driven them insane.

Now, they only wanted to enter the Lingyun Sect's interior and stabilize their emotions properly.

Just as the group waited anxiously, Ling Mofeng arrived, Stepping on clouds.

“Sect Master Ling, you've finally arrived.”

As soon as Old Ancestor Tianyu saw Ling Mofeng, she immediately went forward to greet him.

Ling Mofeng lightly landed outside the Mountain Gate, glanced at the Heavenly Feather Sect Disciples, and couldn't help but frown.

Although he had long heard about what happened to the Heavenly Feather Sect, seeing a top-tier Sect that was once on par with his own reduced to such a pathetic state still surprised him inwardly.

Quickly composing himself, he Cupped his hands and asked, “Old Ancestor Tianyu, I offer my respects. May I ask what Important business you and your Fellow Daoists have in visiting my Lingyun Sect this time?”

Old Ancestor Tianyu replied, “Sect Master Ling, some accidents have recently occurred within my Heavenly Feather Sect. I wish to temporarily borrow your Precious place to settle my Disciples for a period of time. I trust you won't mind, right?”

Ling Mofeng shook his head: “Old Ancestor Tianyu, This Seat does not understand what you are saying,

Could you elaborate a little? Why have you brought so many Disciples to my Mountain Gate?”

Old Ancestor Tianyu sighed: “It's a long story. In short, Sect Master Ling, my Heavenly Feather Sect has undergone significant Upheaval, and we urgently need to find a Precious place to settle.

Your Lingyun Sect and my Heavenly Feather Sect have a reasonably good relationship, so This Seat brought the Disciples to your Sect to temporarily Take shelter.”

“In other words, your Sect's Disciples are currently being hunted and wish to Seek refuge in my Lingyun Sect. Is that correct?” Ling Mofeng asked calmly.

Old Ancestor Tianyu hurriedly said: “Yes, Sect Master Ling, please quickly arrange Immortal Caves for us.

Also, Faner was injured and is unconscious, and we hope to borrow your Sect's Spiritual Vein for recovery.

Furthermore, we hope your Sect can provide us with some Spirit Medicine of the Third Grade or higher to restore our depleted Spiritual Qi.”

As she spoke, she adopted a Self-entitled attitude, completely disregarding the thoughts of Ling Mofeng, the Sect Master.

Ling Mofeng was known for his good temper, and he listened to this Old Bastard speak without changing his expression throughout.

Only after Old Ancestor Tianyu finished speaking, and when she prepared to wave her hand and order the Disciples to enter the Mountain Gate, did Ling Mofeng finally speak.

“My apologies, Old Ancestor Tianyu. This Seat does not recall agreeing to take you in.”

As soon as these words were spoken, all the Disciples, including Old Ancestor Tianyu, were Dumbfounded.

“Sect Master Ling, you must be joking with This Seat, right?” Old Ancestor Tianyu thought she had misheard and quickly pressed, “Given the relationship between your Lingyun Sect and my Heavenly Feather Sect, how could you refuse such a small request?”

She even attempted to use Moral Coercion to force Ling Mofeng to comply.

Unfortunately, Ling Mofeng was not susceptible to this tactic.

“I apologize, Old Ancestor Tianyu, but the relationship between the Lingyun Sect and your esteemed Sect might not be as good as you imagine.

It might be the profound Friendship between This Seat and your esteemed Sect Master Shen Chuyun that caused you to have such a misunderstanding.”

As soon as these words came out, Old Ancestor Tianyu's Face instantly darkened: “Sect Master Ling, what is the meaning of this?”

Ling Mofeng replied indifferently: “The Lingyun Sect only maintained contact with the Heavenly Feather Sect out of respect for Sect Master Shen's Face.

To be honest, This Seat truly cannot appreciate the Conduct of your esteemed Sect.

To be able to mercilessly attack a Disciple who made contributions to the Sect with a straight Face, acting Ungratefully—even those on the Demonic Path are not as despicable as you.”

Old Ancestor Tianyu's pupils immediately contracted: “Sect Master Ling, even if you don't wish to take us in, there's no need to resort to such Harsh words, is there?

My Heavenly Feather Sect has always acted Honorably and uprightly! How could we be despicable as you claim!”

“A fine 'Honorably and uprightly.' Dare I ask, Old Ancestor Tianyu, how exactly did you target Shen Lian?”

That single sentence instantly rendered Old Ancestor Tianyu Speechless.

“What, are you too Ashamed to speak?”

“No! Shen Lian is simply an Evil Disciple! Our current predicament is entirely his doing!”

Old Ancestor Tianyu shouted loudly, fully demonstrating the principle of “Being loud when you know you're wrong,” causing Ling Mofeng to shake his head repeatedly.