Chapter 523: Chapter 278 Punishment for Me? (Seeking Monthly and Recommendation Votes)_2

"Hmm! This kid is good, he’s from the ’Seven Star Palace’ and seems to be highly regarded by Qin Palace Master. He may become a formidable figure for our ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ in the future."

Elder He thought for a moment and praised.

"Currently, it’s a turbulent time, and the sect is in need of people. A daring and fighting prodigy like Li Yunjing is exactly what the sect needs."

Another elder greatly admired Li Yunjing.

"Indeed! The situation at the frontline is not peaceful. ’Netherworld Ghost Sect’ and ’Yin Mountain Sect’ still harbor malevolent intentions and continue to counterattack us! This war won’t end anytime soon."

Elder He slightly shook his head and sighed.

"If we’re going to fight, then fight! No matter the cost, we must press on! This time, under the strategic planning of Sect Leader Venerable, we’ve finally occupied the ’Transverse Mountain Range’ and even opened the gateway to Youyue Country! This is the most opportune moment in tens of thousands of years for our ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ to break through!"

The elder spoke coldly.

A dense evil qi emanated from him, indicating that he was no mere logistician but had considerable experience in battlefield slaughter.

"Of course!"

Elder He nodded in agreement and sneered, "As long as we can sweep through the remaining demon fiends in the ’Transverse Mountain Range’ within a hundred years, we can officially open the entire mountain range!"

"By then, our ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ will grow stronger and ’Netherworld Ghost Sect’ and ’Yin Mountain Sect’ will weaken under our relentless pressure!"

"But our opponents are not just those two sects! Others like the Buddhist Sect, Confucian Sect, Witch Race, Demon Race, and even factions within the Profound Sect are numerous in seeing us strong!"

The elder sneered.

"Haha! It’s always been this way! If they didn’t unite, how could they have confined us to the southernmost part of the Southern Heaven Continent, making us unable to move?"

Elder He chuckled softly.

...

While the two elders were discussing major world events, Li Yunjing had also emerged from the ’True Inheritance Palace.’ At this moment, he had changed into a yellow Daoist robe, with the purple-golden Identity Token hanging at his waist, far more imposing than before.

As Li Yunjing retraced his steps, the guards who initially blocked him all bowed to him and called out, "Senior Brother Li!"

This is the high and mighty position of a true disciple.

Among Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, true disciples are a special category. Though their power may not match those of stewards, in other aspects, they surpass other Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

"Junior Brother Li, congratulations on your promotion to true disciple!"

Outside the ’Assessment Hall,’ Xu Wuyi saw Li Yunjing come out and his expression became somewhat complicated. Even he had to show respect to Li Yunjing at this point.

’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ true disciples are not to be humiliated!

Even stewards in the sect, when confronting true disciples, may have disagreements, disputes, or argue, but they absolutely cannot call them little bastards or youngsters.

Even if Li Yunjing didn’t mind, it wouldn’t be acceptable!

Because Li Yunjing, wearing the ’Great Sun Daoist Robe’ and holding the ’True Disciple Token,’ no longer represented just himself but a special group within ’Shenxiao Dao Sect.’

Insulting Li Yunjing is tantamount to insulting ’Shenxiao Dao Sect.’

Within the sect, and even more so outside!

Within the Great Ming Dynasty, anyone who dared to disrespect Li Yunjing could be seen as hostile to ’Shenxiao Dao Sect,’ signaling a desire to challenge the sect and even start a war.

"Haha! Brother Xu, thank you!"

Upon his promotion to true disciple, Li Yunjing remained humble, still chatting cheerfully with Xu Wuyi.

"Let’s go! After becoming a true disciple, you still need to meet the Sect Leader Venerable. Make a good impression, and maybe the Sect Leader Venerable might reward you with something nice!"

Seeing Li Yunjing unchanged, Xu Wuyi felt comforted and began planning for Li Yunjing’s benefits.

This was something Xu Wuyi could choose to say or not.

If Li Yunjing had changed after rising to a higher position, Xu Wuyi definitely wouldn’t tell him this.

Only by confirming that Li Yunjing remained the same, and was someone worth befriending, did Xu Wuyi go to great lengths to plan benefits for him.

Li Yunjing was unaware of Xu Wuyi’s inner transformation, and he would certainly not have imagined that his consistency would bring him so many benefits.

"All right! I understand!"

Li Yunjing smiled upon hearing Xu Wuyi’s words.

As for asking how to please the Sect Leader Venerable?

Li Yunjing definitely wouldn’t ask such a question; this required his own insight and understanding. How could anyone teach him hand in hand?

Moreover, such behavior, if known by the Sect Leader Venerable, would not result in happiness; both Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi wouldn’t end up well.

The Sect Leader Venerable could easily make things difficult for them, and they wouldn’t be able to bear it.

The location of ’Shenxiao Palace’ is not far from the ’Assessment Hall.’

After coming out, Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi headed east, towards the massive white jade palace: the ’Shenxiao Palace.’

It’s the heart of the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect.’

At the entrance, Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi encountered Golden Core Realm experts stationed on duty!

Seeing this sight even stunned Li Yunjing.

Golden Core Realm experts hold very high status in Southern Heaven Continent, yet here they were, acting as gatekeepers. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Who are you? What is your purpose here?"

The elder, clad in golden armor and looking majestic, questioned Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi.