The phantom’s Divine Might surged.
He appeared as an old man with white hair and beard.
He was Xing Baichuan, the Peak Master of Jian Ming Peak, one of the eight main peaks of the Xianyan Sect, and his cultivation Realm was unfathomable.
“Who dares to harm my Disciple?!”
Xing Baichuan’s Divine Thought Incarnation glared at everyone, his voice deafening.
However,
Before Xing Baichuan’s Divine Thought Incarnation could figure out the situation, and before Lu Yijian could utter a single word, the Great Protector waved his hand and annihilated it, “How dare you act so rampant in front of this Protector?!”
This scene
shocked everyone quite a bit.
Although a Divine Thought Incarnation was not the main body and lacked its cultivation strength, it still represented real face.
This was undoubtedly slapping the Peak Master’s face; throughout the entire Xianyan Sect, perhaps only the Great Protector and the Grand Elder dared to do such a thing!
“If I can cling to this powerful figure, won’t my future development be smooth sailing?”
Li Ping’an started to scheme.
However, he was the Great Protector, so it wouldn't be easy to cling to this powerful figure.
At the same time.
Inside the main hall of Jian Ming Peak in the Xianyan Sect.
Xing Baichuan, who was in secluded cultivation, sensed something and abruptly opened his eyes, his figure flickering as he shot into the distant sky.
Here.
Since the Great Protector had acted, he wouldn't give Lu Yijian any more chances.
He directly took action, suppressing Lu Yijian to the ground and searching him as if he were handling a little brat.
Not long after.
The Great Protector indeed found the Thousand Corpse Worm Medicinal Pill and its antidote in Lu Yijian’s spatial Jade Slip.
He sternly rebuked, “Lu Yijian, our Xianyan Sect is a renowned orthodox Sect. You are truly audacious to dare refine such an evil item!”
Thousand Corpse Worm Medicinal Pill.
It was called ‘corpse,’ but in reality, it involved raising worms with living people, specifically infants under eight years old. The methods were extremely cruel and evil!
Lu Yijian’s face was filled with panic, and he quickly explained, “It wasn’t refined by me, I picked it up, I picked it up.”
“Hmph~” The Great Protector snorted coldly, turned to look at Elder Mu, and said, “Escort him back to the Law Enforcement Hall, and invite the Sect Master and all the Peak Masters to jointly interrogate him!”
“Yes.” Elder Mu nodded and immediately ordered the Law Enforcement Disciples to apprehend Lu Yijian.
Lu Yijian glared venomously at Li Ping’an and Wang Sanshi, his gaze full of malice.
After they had walked some distance, Xing Baichuan arrived, radiating Evil Qi.
He had originally come to demand an explanation, ready to display his Divine Might, but after hearing the details of the incident and seeing the conclusive evidence, and knowing it was the Great Protector’s decree, Xing Baichuan had no choice but to accept it.
After those people left.
The Great Protector lightly moved his palm, and a bottle of Medicinal Pills flew into Wang Sanshi’s hand, “This is the antidote.”
Wang Sanshi knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly with tears of gratitude, “Thank you, Great Protector, for saving my life, thank you, Great Protector, for saving my life!”
The Great Protector’s expression was indifferent, “As the ancients say, one land nourishes one people. Your Wang Family Village occupies the Ling Lake, and it should indeed nourish your Wang Family Village.”
“However, one should not be too cunning in all matters, and do not overdo it.”
Wang Sanshi kowtowed again, “Great Protector’s teachings, this humble one will definitely remember!”
The Great Protector then approached Li Ping’an and slowly said, “Lu Yijian may not die. You have offended him and Jian Ming Peak, so staying here is not safe.”
Regarding this point,
Li Ping’an naturally understood and had other plans.
He deliberately showed a bitter smile of despair, sighing lightly, “This junior understands. Perhaps leaving is the best choice. I, Li Ping’an, am no great figure, but I understand the principle of being loyal to a trust.”
“Since Jiang Ming hasn’t come out yet, I cannot leave for now. I only hope that Jian Ming Peak consists of reasonable people and won’t make things difficult for me.”
These words.
Li Ping’an spoke them with great helplessness, yet his expression was firm.
This made the Great Protector secretly admire him.
After a moment of silence, the Great Protector raised an eyebrow slightly and said, “Jiang Ming is my most beloved Disciple. This whole matter started because of him, and you helped him guard the village, offending Jian Ming Peak and putting yourself in danger.”
“Although you have no Spiritual Root and cannot Cultivate, and I no longer accept Disciples, I see your trustworthiness and willingness to keep your promises, so I am willing to make an exception and accept you as a Disciple.”
“However, regarding your Aptitude, I also lack the Heaven-Defying power to change your fate. I cannot teach you any great arts, but I can give you a self-preservation identity and space to live.”
“If you are willing, I will accept you as my Personal Disciple. If you wish to leave, I will personally escort you out of Tianling Mountain.”
Hearing this,
Li Ping’an was overjoyed. This powerful figure actually extended his hand proactively!
And it was the identity of a Great Protector’s Personal Disciple.
One should know that the Mother Tiger, despite her extraordinary talent and unusual Physique, was still only an Inner Sect Disciple of Tianxia Peak.
Li Ping’an didn’t hesitate, his expression excited, “Disciple Li Ping’an, greets Master!”
The Great Protector of the Xianyan Sect.
This was a truly powerful figure! Not only was his status extremely high, but his cultivation was also terrifyingly profound.
Earlier, his casual annihilation of Jian Ming Peak’s Peak Master’s Divine Thought Incarnation was the best proof.
Heihei, Niuniu, and Dahuang were all so scared they didn’t dare show their heads, which was also proof!
Besides, with the identity of a Great Protector’s Personal Disciple, he could Cultivate Advanced Spiritual Fields within the Xianyan Sect and obtain Advanced seeds.
This would greatly aid his own development!
“No need.” The Great Protector gently waved his hand and smiled faintly, “Since you have entered my Sect, even if you cannot Cultivate, you will not lack any of the resources you should have.”
“Now, go pack up and return to the Sect with me. Even if you cannot Cultivate immortal arts, you can still Cultivate Body Tempering, and in time, you will also have the power to protect yourself.”
Li Ping’an scratched his head and said, “Master, wouldn’t it be inconvenient to go today?”
“This Jiang Family Village needs someone to watch over it, and I’ve also planted a lot of Spiritual Fields that haven’t matured yet.”
The Great Protector said, “First, return to the Sect to receive your attire, resources, and identity token. Also, I need to arrange your cultivation place and introduce you to your other Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters.”
“Once these matters are settled, you can leave the Sect anytime and return anytime.”
Wang Sanshi came over, “You go. I’ll bring people to watch over Jiang Family Village for now.”
“Alright.” Li Ping’an nodded, “Master, I still have two dogs and one ox. Can I bring them along?”
“They all came with me from my hometown, and I’ve grown attached to them. I can’t bear to leave them.”
The Great Protector nodded gently, “Many Cultivators have a hobby of raising battle pets. These are all fine.”
“Last night, I saw that black dog, and it didn’t seem like an ordinary creature. If it gains sentience, it could become a great help to you.”
“Thank you, Master.” Li Ping’an thanked him and jogged over to the wooden shed.
Heihei, Niuniu, and Dahuang, the three little fellows, huddled together, all with wide eyes, no longer showing any Aura.
Li Ping’an found it amusing, “Look how scared you are. You’re truly disgracing Divine Beasts.”
Heihei: “Precisely because we are Divine Beasts, because we are intelligent, that’s why we know fear.”
Li Ping’an waved, “Let’s go, let’s go. Come with me to the Xianyan Sect. I’m now the Great Protector’s Disciple.”
“You are the Great Protector’s Disciple’s battle pets, so the Great Protector won’t punish you.”
Niuniu shook its head, “No, I’m not going. I need to plow the fields. Farming is my nature. Being a battle pet is a dog’s business.”
It shifted its body left and right, squeezing Heihei and Dahuang out, “Don’t linger here. Go do your dog’s business.”
Dahuang: “I’m scared, I’m not going.”
Heihei: “Boss, I feel like I need to relieve myself…”
The three of them wouldn’t go.
Li Ping’an didn’t force them.
Anyway, from their appearance, they seemed truly terrified.
Walking out of the wooden shed and coming before the Great Protector, Li Ping’an gave an awkward smile, “Master, let’s go. Those three little fellows ate something bad and have diarrhea.”
“Let’s go.” The Great Protector lightly tapped his finger, and a ball of fluorescent light enveloped Li Ping’an, flying directly towards the Xianyan Sect…
Next,
the Xianyan Sect became lively.
On one side was the trial of Lu Yijian from Jian Ming Peak, and on the other side was the Great Protector accepting another Personal Disciple.
Both were major events!
To provide Li Ping’an with the greatest protection, the Great Protector issued an immortal decree announcing it to the entire Sect, causing a sensation.
“Li Ping’an, how come I’ve never heard of this person?”
“Perhaps he isn’t a Disciple of the Xianyan Sect, but was brought back from outside.”
“If that’s the case, then wouldn’t this Li Ping’an be a monstrous genius with extraordinary Aptitude?”
“Definitely! The Great Protector announced long ago that he would no longer accept Disciples. For him to make an exception, he must be a rare and exceptional existence…”
Xianyan Sect, eight main peaks.
All the Disciples were filled with curiosity about this person, Li Ping’an.
Half an hour later.
Everything was settled.
Li Ping’an put on new clothes and received his resources: 100,000 Sect contribution points, which could be exchanged for many resources.
Moreover, he didn’t need to do anything; contribution points would be issued periodically.
As for his residence and cultivation ground,
it was even more luxurious: he alone occupied an entire mountain peak, where Spiritual Qi was abundant, far beyond what could be found outside!
Li Ping’an quietly sensed the terrain and found that even in that not-so-large area, there were three mu of fifth-grade Spiritual Fields.
In the vast and ancient main hall, grand and magnificent.
The Great Protector sat in the place of honor, while his four Personal Disciples, two males and two females, sat within the hall.
Their gazes were all fixed on Li Ping’an, filled with curiosity and strong suspicion.
After all, their cultivation was not weak.
Yet, not a single one of them could sense any Spiritual Qi fluctuations from Li Ping’an.
Second Senior Brother Chen Jianfei communicated with Divine Thought, “Senior Sister, Fourth Junior Sister, Third Junior Brother, have any of you sensed Ping’an’s Spiritual Qi Aura?”
Fourth Junior Sister Chenxi: “No.”
Third Junior Brother Gu Tianxuan: “Junior Brother can remain composed in front of us, with steady breathing. This gives me a feeling of unfathomable depth.”
Senior Sister Nangong Qian: “Could it be that Junior Brother’s cultivation Realm is already far above ours?!”
They communicated with Divine Thought, their expressions unchanged.
They all believed that this was a manifestation of Li Ping’an’s profound and mysterious nature.
Otherwise,
why would the Great Protector make an exception and accept him as a Disciple…