27: Chapter 27 Congratulations on Comprehending the Great Dao

Shan Tianxiong was utterly stunned, dumbfounded.

"Heavens! So... so the one suppressing the Spiritual Qi storm is the Sect Master of the Moonshadow Sect?!"

The exclamation from below struck like a thunderbolt, waking Shan Tianxiong up!

He snapped back to reality, staring fixedly at Ling Hao in disbelief, a chill rushing from the soles of his feet straight to his crown!

The Grand Elder's guess... was actually true?!

"You... you are a Golden Core True Person?!"

Shan Tianxiong's voice was dry and trembling, carrying undisguised fear.

There was clearly no Aura leaking from Ling Hao, but the moment he crushed the pill treasure earlier was more terrifying than any pressure!

He could disbelieve the chatter on the ground, but having personally destroyed the pill treasure he regarded as his life, he couldn't help but believe it!

"Golden Core True Person! Golden Core True Person, spare my life!"

On the other side, the Sect Master of the Wall-Hanging Sect was already so scared his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering. Wearing a defensive light barrier, he knelt in the Void Realm with a thud, begging frantically, "It was all Shan Tianxiong who forced me to come! This humble one had no intention of offending your noble Sect! I beg the True Person to show mercy and let that Fairy withdraw her Divine Ability! My Wall-Hanging Sect is willing to be a beast of burden for the Moonshadow Sect from now on and will follow every order!"

Shan Tianxiong's face turned pale and shifted, his internal struggle like a churning river. Unwillingness, fear, regret...

Finally, in despair, a ferocity born of being backed into a corner rushed to his head!

He suddenly looked up, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Ling Hao, a hideous and strange smile appearing on his face:

"Heh... heh... If you want to kill me, then do it. But you had better think clearly. My Green Leaf Sect is a vassal of the Huoyan Sect. If you kill me, your Sect will be buried with me!"

Shan Tianxiong had no choice; he had to gamble! Gamble that the other side feared the reputation of the Huoyan Sect!

Beg for mercy? The other side's intent to kill was already decided; begging for mercy meant death! Threatening might offer a glimmer of survival!

The Grand Elder on the side closed his eyes in despair, sighing silently, his heart icy cold. It's over, it's all over!

He had long warned the Sect Master to be careful of the Moonshadow Sect... and now he still dared to threaten them? This was simply courting death!

Ling Hao was expressionless, his eyes as indifferent as ice, his gaze sweeping over the blustering Shan Tianxiong and the kneeling Sect Master of the Wall-Hanging Sect:

"You want to hurt my Deputy Sect Master? And threaten to slaughter my Moonshadow Sect?"

Ling Hao scanned the surroundings, his voice not loud, yet it clearly spread throughout the entire area, carrying cold killing intent,

"I, the Sect Master of the Moonshadow Sect, declare here!"

"Those who offend my Moonshadow Sect, even if strong, must be executed!"

"Those who harm my Moonshadow Sect Disciples must be executed!"

Looking at the terrified Shan Tianxiong, the corner of Ling Hao's mouth curled into a mocking arc,

"Congratulations, you have comprehended the Dao — the Dao of seeking death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Hao waved his sleeve casually!

The "Freezing Thousands of Miles" cold Aura enveloping Shan Tianxiong and the others, along with their very selves, vanished silently and completely, like dust being wiped away!

Not even a trace was left, only storage rings and Storage Pouches remained!

Hiss—!

Countless gasps of cold air sounded from below simultaneously! Everyone was so shocked by this light, yet terrifyingly extreme method of erasure that their scalps went numb!

The Sect Master of the Green Leaf Sect, the Elders, thirteen Foundation Establishment Cultivators... were just gone like that?!

"The sky has changed! The sky has really changed!"

"Within a radius of five hundred miles, it will be the Moonshadow Sect's world from now on!"

"With such an overbearing declaration, who would dare mess with the Moonshadow Sect Disciples in the future?"

"Exactly, exactly!"

With a Golden Core True Person sitting in charge, the Moonshadow Sect was even a step above the Green Leaf Sect in its prime!

Ling Hao stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the dense crowd below.

This time, the Green Leaf Sect's attack had attracted countless Cultivators who were there to watch the show.

Looking at these onlookers, Ling Hao had a thought. Wasn't this the perfect opportunity to make the Moonshadow Sect's name known and recruit Disciples?

"One month from now, the Moonshadow Sect will open its gates on Tianyuan Mountain to recruit Disciples!"

Ling Hao announced loudly, his voice clearly spreading in all directions.

Choosing one month was precisely to let the news spread further and give interested parties enough time to arrive.

Once these words were spoken, the crowd below immediately exploded!

"The Moonshadow Sect is recruiting Disciples?!"

"Heavens! This is the powerful Sect that can suppress the Spiritual Qi storm and wipe out the Green Leaf Sect! I must try!"

"That's right, that's right, if I can join the Moonshadow Sect, my future will be limitless!"

Many Loose Cultivators and small Family Cultivators were extremely excited, their eyes full of longing.

But there were mixed voices here,

"Don't be happy too soon! Don't forget the Huoyan Sect behind the Green Leaf Sect! That is a Third-Rank Sect! It's still up for debate whether the Moonshadow Sect can withstand it. Isn't joining now just looking for death?"

"That's true, if the Huoyan Sect retaliates... it's better to wait and see."

"What are you afraid of? Sect Master Ling is also a Golden Core True Person! I don't think the Huoyan Sect necessarily dares to make a move!"

"What do you know! The Huoyan Sect is a Sect with several Golden Core True Persons in charge; how can it compare to a Sect like the Moonshadow Sect that only has one Golden Core True Person?"

"And brother, you might not know, even Fourth-Rank Sects..."

The most excited were the Cultivators in the towns near Tianyuan Mountain, especially the people of Liuling Town!

"Those closest to the water enjoy the moonlight first! Our chances are the greatest!"

"With the Moonshadow Sect sitting in charge, this place is Liuling Town now, but it will be Liuling City in the future! It will surpass Jiuling City and even become an existence comparable to the core city of a Fourth-Rank Sect, the Di Yan Giant City!"

Ling Hao looked at the reaction below with satisfaction and was about to turn back to the Sect. In his mind, a cold female voice suddenly sounded.

"Ding! Sect reputation increased, Reputation System module activated."

Hmm? Reputation System? Ling Hao curiously opened the System interface.

Name: Ling Hao

Age: 20

Realm: Qi Refinement Stage (Level 7)

[Sect]

Moonshadow Sect (First-Rank)

Sect Master: Ling Hao

Sect Members: 7 (Expandable)

Sect Territory: Ten miles in radius

Sect Buildings: Sect Main Hall, Courtyard Residence, Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring, Mountain Protection Array Taiyin Cycle Array, Scripture Pavilion, Pill Pavilion, Talisman Pavilion, Artifact Pavilion, Nine-Turn Corridor

Sect Reputation: 996

Sect Blessed Land (Early Stage)

Main Quest: Recruit three Disciples and have them reach the Qi Refinement Stage, Reward: Blessed Land Cultivation module open

...

Reputation +6, Reputation +5, Reputation +8...

The numbers were still constantly jumping and growing... Obviously, the battle with the Green Leaf Sect had completely established the Moonshadow Sect's reputation.

"Ding! Sect reputation reached 1000, Reputation Mall activated!"

A mall symbol appeared next to the Sect reputation value.

Ling Hao clicked to see,

Reputation Mall:

Heart of the World: Sect Disciples' Cultivation speed +50%, duration 3 months. Price: 2000 Reputation

Third-Rank Wind-Riding Boat: Golden Core-level speed and defense, requires Foundation Establishment Realm, 10000 Reputation

Sixth-Rank cloud whale ship: Body Integration-level speed and defense, requires Soul Transformation Realm, 1000000 Reputation

Ninth-Rank Void Shuttle...

...

Ling Hao's eyes lit up. There were actually things to accelerate Disciples' Cultivation speed to buy here? Used in conjunction with the "Blessed Land" that increases Spiritual Qi concentration in the Sect Master point mall, the effect would be unimaginable! The Disciples would probably be ecstatic!

Returning to Fuqu Courtyard, not only were Chi Wanhe and Du Yuqing there, but Qin Zhaoxue and Huang Yutong's group of three also arrived upon hearing the news. Seeing Ling Hao and Yu Lingshuang return, Chi Wanhe's eyes lit up, and she bounced over:

"Revered Master, Revered Master! You are actually a Golden Core True Person! Can I walk sideways outside from now on?" Chi Wanhe's little face was flushed with excitement.

Qin Zhaoxue stood smiling, while Huang Yutong and the other two looked at Ling Hao with stars in their eyes, full of reverence.

"Ahem,"

Ling Hao feigned seriousness and tapped Chi Wanhe's head,

"One must be low-key! The most important thing is to improve one's own Cultivation! Being strong yourself is true strength!"

It seems he needs to recruit more Disciples as soon as possible, improve their strength, and raise the Sect's Rank. Otherwise, if Disciples encounter danger outside, he can only worry anxiously.

Ling Hao took out the storage rings and Storage Pouches of the Green Leaf Sect's Foundation Establishment Cultivators just now.

The thirteen Foundation Establishment Cultivators could be considered the strongest in this five-hundred-mile radius, so their storage resources would naturally not be few.

Just the Low-Grade Spirit Stones alone were nearly two hundred thousand, and there were over five hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Truly a sudden fortune!

Thanks to the Green Leaf Sect for sending resources from thousands of miles away!

"Come, come, come, take these Spirit Stones to Cultivate, and take these Second-Rank Talismans for self-protection!"

Ling Hao took out a portion of the Spirit Stones and distributed them to them.

Chi Wanhe and the others took them with surprise, all beaming with joy.

Ling Hao glanced slightly at their loyalty on the System interface; they were all above 80, and Chi Wanhe had even reached 95.

At this time, Yu Lingshuang on the side frowned slightly and couldn't help but speak:

"Sect Master, I think this is inappropriate."

Ling Hao looked at her:

"What does Vice Sect Master Yu mean?"

Yu Lingshuang said sternly:

"At present, there are few Disciples, so it is fine for you, Sect Master, to distribute resources personally."

"But after opening the mountain gates in a month, the number of Disciples will increase sharply. If we continue to distribute randomly like this, lacking a unified management and distribution System, it will easily lead to chaos and unfairness."

Ling Hao nodded in agreement immediately upon hearing this:

"Makes sense! Vice Sect Master Yu's consideration is comprehensive!"

Once there are many Disciples, resource scheduling, distribution, rewards, and punishments all need rules, otherwise, it will really be a mess.

This matter requires someone who can plan and coordinate...

Ling Hao's gaze fell on Yu Lingshuang, and he smiled slightly,

"Then, can I entrust the important task of establishing this management and distribution System to you, my Vice Sect Master Yu?"