141: You all have to take this slap!

Su Yang is back...?

Wen Yuheng, the Sect Master of Profound Heaven Dao Sect, heard the welcoming sounds of Lingxiao Sword Ancestor's return from outside and was both incredibly surprised and overjoyed.

Su Yang had been missing for over a year, and Grand Elder Xuan Qing had only told him that Su Yang went to Yellow Springs Desert, nothing else.

He truly thought Su Yang had died!

What kind of place was Yellow Springs Desert?

It was a Forbidden Ground for Cultivators; even if he went deep into Yellow Springs Desert, he might not make it out alive, let alone Su Yang with his Late Golden Core Stage cultivation.

What made him even more suspicious that Su Yang was truly dead was that Grand Elder Xuan Yan and Grand Elder Xuan Jian, who had left with him, had returned early.

They had followed Su Yang to protect him, but their early return inevitably made him suspect that Su Yang had indeed died.

The Profound Heaven Dao Sect's once-in-ten-thousand-years Genius had fallen, and as the Sect Master, he naturally felt regret.

Now, hearing that Su Yang had actually returned, Wen Yuheng's excitement was imaginable.

He actually returned...?

Su Yulan's expression was even more disbelieving.

It could be said that she was the most disbelieving person among the eight Sect Masters.

Su Yang's demise was undoubtedly the best option for her; with his death, everything would be settled, and the Eight Great Sects would return to a relatively balanced state.

Failing that, even if Su Yang returned, if his cultivation had not improved at all, it would be as if she had locked Su Yang's cultivation in her own way.

What was her biggest worry?

It was that Su Yang, upon his return this time, had successfully broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage!

Once Su Yang broke through, it would mean he had truly found another female Cultivator with an Innate First-Grade Water Spirit Root, which would render her Innate First-Grade Water Spirit Root worthless, and at the same time place both her and the Immortal Shadow Sect in a very dangerous situation.

Su Yulan secretly thought, "I hope it's not the latter."

The expressions of the other Sect Masters also varied.

For over a month, they had wanted to see Su Yang every day, but now that Su Yang had really returned, they were no longer happy!

At this moment, Wen Yuheng laughed heartily and said cheerfully, "Everyone, I've been at the Profound Heaven Dao Sect for a month, and you've all been saying you want our Lingxiao Sword Ancestor to once again lead everyone to sweep away the Demonic Path and uphold the might of the Eight Great Sects. Now that Lingxiao Sword Ancestor has finished his secluded Cultivation and officially returned to the Sect, would you all like to come with me to see him?"

Did these Sect Masters really want to see Su Yang?

They just wanted to use this method to confirm whether Su Yang was truly dead or not.

Now that Su Yang had returned, they could only pretend to be calm and go with Wen Yuheng to welcome Su Yang.

The eight Sect Masters had just left the reception hall.

Four figures flew directly from the sky.

Leading them was Grand Elder Xuan Qing; when he landed in front of them from the sky, Grand Elder Xuan Qing stepped back and stood side by side with Grand Elder Xuan Yan and Grand Elder Xuan Jian.

At this moment, the Sect Masters of the Eight Great Sects all saw Su Yang, whom they were protecting in the center!

Dumbfounded!

Since their last farewell at Tiangong Pavilion, Su Yang had not only failed to die as they wished, but had even successfully broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage in just over a year!

The most disbelieving was Su Yulan; seeing Su Yang return safely and having completed his Breakthrough, successfully advancing to a Nascent Soul powerful figure, she immediately understood that her plan had completely failed.

At the same time, it meant that she and the Immortal Shadow Sect, who had the opportunity to stand on the same front as Su Yang and the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, now completely stood on the opposite side of Su Yang and the Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

Su Yulan's face was extremely grim.

Su Yang glanced at Su Yulan, a mocking, half-smile on his face.

Then, he generously cupped his hands in greeting to the Sect Masters in front of him.

Su Yang, greetings to all Sect Masters!

On the way back, I heard that all Sect Masters were very concerned about Su Yang. Su Yang thanks all Sect Masters for their concern.

However, Su Yang has not failed the expectations of all Sect Masters. Since our farewell at Tiangong Pavilion, I have successfully broken through the Peak Late Golden Core Stage and smoothly entered the Nascent Soul Stage!

I heard that all Sect Masters are gathered at the Profound Heaven Dao Sect this time to discuss a joint punitive expedition against the Demonic Path. Now that Su Yang has stronger strength, I shall naturally represent the Profound Heaven Dao Sect as a vanguard, to deter those evil Cultivators with ill intentions and wicked schemes!

With that, Su Yang summoned his divine sword.

The divine sword shone with brilliant light, every rune on it emitting a clear and dazzling glow, while also radiating a powerful deterrent aura.

Su Yang looked at the divine sword in his hand, slightly surprised.

Previously, the runes on the divine sword were dim and lusterless, so why did it burst out with such dazzling light the moment it was taken out today!?

However,

This effect was quite impressive for the occasion!

Coupled with his unrestrained release of his own aura, the combined pressure generated by the two caused the faces of the Sect Masters in front of him to change, revealing looks of shock.

So strong!

Such a strong Nascent Soul cultivation!

Su Yang's cultivation displayed in the Golden Core Stage was already far superior to that of Cultivators at the same level in other Sects. Now that Su Yang had advanced further and become a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, he was only one major Realm away from these Sect Masters.

The pressure he exhibited made even these Soul Transformation Stage Sect Masters feel obvious pressure.

Is this the power of the master of the divine sword!?

To be able to clearly make them, these Sect Masters, feel deterrence across a major Realm!

If he were to advance further, even if it were only to the Mid or Late Nascent Soul Stage, he would probably be capable of directly threatening the lives of these Sect Masters!

Were Su Yang's recent words and stance meant to deter the evil Cultivators?

They were all astute individuals; they knew instantly that Su Yang was saying this to them and showing it to them.

And these renowned Righteous Path Sects, who were not evil Cultivators, now, having witnessed the potential displayed by Su Yang—yes, not his strength, but his undeniable potential—dared not show the slightest displeasure on their faces; instead, each of them forced a smile.

Oh, Su Yang, my young nephew is finally back.

Zhao Shengdao was the first to step forward and greet Su Yang, "Congratulations, congratulations! After a year, you've improved so much more. The speed of your cultivation advancement can almost be compared to that of Eternal Immortal Emperor back then! A hero emerges in youth!"

Others also came forward one after another.

When we first met in Burial Immortal Valley, you were only in the Foundation Establishment Stage, but now, young nephew Su Yang is already a Nascent Soul Stage expert. We old fellows are truly ashamed of ourselves.

With young nephew Su Yang here, no one among the younger generation of Profound Heaven Dao Sect can compare.

Compliments came one after another.

Their attitude at this moment could be described as exceptionally good.

Su Yulan walked up to Su Yang, her calm demeanor unable to hide her anxiety and awkwardness.

Su Yang spoke before her, saying, "Sect Master Su, how have you been!? A year ago, at Tiangong Pavilion, I saw Sect Master Su looking rosy-cheeked and full of spring. Why is it that after a year, today I see Sect Master looking pale and distressed? Could it be that you didn't want to see me return?"

Su Yulan's mouth twitched, knowing that Su Yang was mocking her.

But what could she say now?

Su Yang had successfully broken through, rendering her Innate First-Grade Water Spirit Root meaningless. Not only could it no longer restrain Su Yang, but it had become a laughingstock. If she were to show displeasure again, further offending Su Yang would clearly be even more disadvantageous to her.

Lingxiao Sword Ancestor is joking. Profound Heaven Dao Sect is inherently a model of the Righteous Path, a well-deserved number one Sect in the world. As the Lingxiao Sword Ancestor of Profound Heaven Dao Sect, your strength has now reached a higher level. In the future, when Profound Heaven Dao Sect leads us other Sects to resist the Demonic Path, there will be many more chances of success. Like the other Sect Masters, I have been looking forward to Lingxiao Sword Ancestor breaking through and returning to the Sect soon.

Her words were impeccable.

Su Yang gave her a half-smile, thinking, 'I gave you a chance, but you didn't take it. Now you're embarrassed, aren't you!'

Hahahaha, it's good that you're back! It's good that you're back!

Wen Yuheng, who had been silent, saw Su Yang deliver a harsh slap to these people, and the anger in his heart dissipated. He laughed heartily and stepped forward to pat Su Yang's shoulder.

Just as he was about to pull him inside to sit, Grand Elder Xuan Qing spoke, "Since Su Yang has returned, the Consecration Pavilion has an important announcement to make. It just so happens that all Sect Masters are also here, so it's a good opportunity for everyone to witness it together. Yuheng, gather the Sect Disciples."

Yes!

Wen Yuheng didn't know what Grand Elder Xuan Qing was going to announce, but since Grand Elder Xuan Qing had given the order, he would simply carry it out...