Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 330: Dao Lin, do you know the origin of those young boys? (First update) _1

Chapter 429: Chapter 330: Dao Lin, do you know the origin of those young boys? (First update) _1

Through the Stone Gate, after a distance, was a somewhat dilapidated and desolate Taoist temple.

As far as the eye could see.

The temple seemed to have existed for countless years, with many areas already left with only broken walls. The ground was covered with bricks and the entrance was almost fully concealed by tall weeds, showing the ravages of time.

At this small entrance, indeed, the great Elders of the Celestial Immortal Academy found several figures.

Apart from the one-eyed old Divine Stick, Qi Dao Lin, at the front, there were a few youngsters. Their outfits varied, but each had sharp brows and bright eyes radiating confidence. Their vibrant expressions and vigorous bodies emitted undisputable forceful energy, which took them by surprise.

Indeed, Little Dot, Tu Wa Zi, Gu Chen, Lin Hai, and Jiang Si Yu were among the figures.

In the course of three years, after various turnabouts, Shi Hao joined the Supreme Taoist Temple like it was fated, becoming the new generation disciple of Supreme Hall. However, this time, along with Tu Wa and others.

The wheel of destiny seemed to have tilted slightly, heading into an unknown direction, never to return.

“Qi Dao Lin, what virtue do you have to deceive all these marvels under the sky into following you, with nothing more than lies? Aren’t you afraid of karma?” The Supreme Elders of the Celestial Immortal Academy cursed loudly upon seeing him.

Without needing any tests, they could tell by their young faces that they were absolutely the cream of the crop, as no ordinary people could walk up the Heavenly Stairs throughout history.

It was too shameless. They were their academy’s core disciples, yet they were tricked away by this old clergyman at a crucial moment. There had never been such shamelessness in history; no wonder his Supreme Taoist Temple was established near their academy, they were clearly challenging for disciples!

The Great Elders personally witnessed the youngsters beside the one-eyed old man, the quality of these disciples might be even higher than they imagined.

Especially several among them, despite their young age they had already ignited the Divine Flame. They may not know which Divine Flame they have merged with, but the vibrant flame and burning heat certainly marked their exceptionality.

“???”

Qi Dao Lin was also taken aback upon seeing the arrivals. He did not expect his surreptitious deeds managed to stir up such a commotion enough to awaken these old chaps from their slumber.

However, his skin was thicker than the city walls. He could make reality appear false and falsehoods truth. Thus, he was merely momentarily taken aback and quickly recovered his composure.

Little Dot and others were also startled by the unexpected scene, all of them glanced at each other, not knowing what was happening.

“Qi Dao Lin, what you did today is too outrageous! With so many young prodigies, couldn’t you have spared one or two for our academy? Disappointingly, you deceived all of them. Don’t you have a conscience?”

The Great Elder of the Celestial Immortal Academy turned so red in anger. He just saw one of the youngsters sign a contract with this old clergyman to formally join the Supreme Taoist Temple. The agreement, witnessed by past years, was irrevocable. Even they were powerless, left to watch helplessly.

If this is the case, there was no need to think about the other outcomes.

The most sorrowful part for the Great Elder was that so many prodigies escaped their Celestial Immortal Academy’s grasp. This feeling was indescribable, like finding a short-cut to Supreme Realm after countless hardships, only to be told it’s a hoax.

“The Great Elder, we speak with a clear conscience. The way of cultivation depends on destiny, although they managed to cross the Heavenly Stairs, the Celestial Immortal Academy didn’t manage to recruit them in time, did it? What does this suggest?

It suggests that the Celestial Immortal Academy didn’t have a connection with them. One cannot blame an old man for this, surely it can’t be a crime if he gets hold of some promising disciples in his Supreme Hall?” Qi Dao Lin replied arrogantly.

Of course, he did have a reason to be proud.

After all, to be chosen by the Supreme Hall, Qi Dao Lin’s talents were certainly among the top tier.

Although he was just at the Divine Realm, even when facing Immortality Realm’s Immortal Master, he could still stand his ground. Thus, he was not particularly afraid of the academy’s great elders.

Moreover, he had interacted quite a few times with the old men of the Celestial Immortal Academy. He had even personally crossed the Heavenly Stairs when younger and was therefore fearless.

“You’re an old oddball, causing a disgrace to our cultivation circle. I wonder how the Supreme Hall could have chosen you to be the disciple, in my view, any person randomly selected would be better than you!”

The Second Elder of the Celestial Immortal Academy was so angry that his face turned red as he said indignantly.

He initially wanted to argue with this one-eyed clergyman, but considering his reputation, he immediately dismissed the unrealistic idea.

“You old rotten egg, you’ve lived in vain for so long and all you know is to bark around, do you dare to speak ill of the Supreme Hall? If you believe it or not this old man can suppress you with one hand, regardless if you are True God or a Celestial God, I am invincible!”

Qi Dao Lin bared his teeth, although this Second Elder of the Immortal Academy didn’t continue the argument, he would not just swallow his earlier insults. That simply doesn’t align with his character.

“Dao Lin, we don’t mind if you recruit this young man. After all, we have Phoenix Dance, such prodigies in our academy. But, for the others… think clearly.”

The headmaster of the academy walked forward, his aura of the Void Path Realm enveloping the surroundings with the feeling of an overwhelming mountain. His gaze moved between Tu Wa, Gu Chen, and Lin Hai; his look solemn.

“What’s the problem?”

Qi Dao Lin furrowed his brows, not understanding quite well.

He indeed liked these young men he saw, not to mention their excellent potential. The most crucial part was their respect for their master and seniors.

Though they haven’t formally joined yet, he decided to break the rules to recruit them as provisional disciples to thoroughly promote his Eight-Nine Profound Art.

This was the art he created himself, combining the best of all arts, the essence of all, and it might rival the Six Paths Reincarnation in future.

“These youngsters are from Liu Village!” the headmaster sighed.

“Liu Village? What’s wrong with Liu Village? I’ve never heard of it!”

Qi Dao Lin was even more puzzled. He had never heard of this place and didn’t understand why the headmaster emphasized it. Judging from its name, it shouldn’t be a large place. Considering it was named a village, it’s likely to be some backward Barbaric Wilderness.

“It seems you haven’t been paying attention to what’s been happening out there. Let me tell you, Liu Village is under the protection of the Supreme Force, with immortals of the Supreme Realm. Do you dare to kidnap people from there, aren’t you afraid of them fighting back?”

The headmaster blustered, his beard flaring.

Those who have not entered the Supreme Realm are ants.

Once one steps into the realm, they truly become invincible. With one thought, everything falls, galaxies go silent, and they dominate the universe. Even the Celestial Immortal Academy couldn’t resist them, unless they’re prepared to use all their resources.