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Chapter 133 - Disciplining The Naughty Sect Elders [1]

(Flashback)

"Hmmm? Why should I go with you?" Asked by a certain calm version of Lucas.

As he was still continuing to find some personality of his, he stumbled upon this one, sitting on a huge rock on the sea wall, watching the sea reflect the moon. It was undoubtedly a beautiful sight, but the main Lucas couldn't get mesmerized by it. He was too focused on finding his other personalities.

"It is because… you are me? That is right, I am you and you are me. We are the same, but right now, I want you to go with me. Merge with me so that we become one." Lucas said.

"So… why would I need to be one with you? I am okay with being alone. Look at that beautiful moon. It is so beautiful." The calm Lucas said.

Lucas could only scratch his nape in confusion. This one in front of him kept on asking him, and as Lucas was thinking of it, should he be a calm version of himself or the dumb one?

"You are too calm," Lucas said, without any other choice, he had to be sure that this was really the calm one. At the very least, he should restart, figure out who he is, and try to persuade him if he turns out to be significant.

"I am calm. Always, just like that moon. However, I am still bothered. Why would you approach me? From the other personalities here, you are the only one that approached other personalities and asked them to be one of you." The calm Lucas said.

Lucas was only dumbfounded. In disbelief, he didn't think that these personalities would know their real existence. But it turns out that they were aware. So that advice of the old Lucas earlier was sincere.

"It is because I am the main personality. But because of your existence, I am influenced and you appear on the surface without my knowledge. So, if you and I became one, I could control myself." Lucas explained.

"But won't it be just the same? After I come with you and become one, won't that still happen as there were plenty of us?"

That question was logical. If other personalities resurface without Lucas's awareness before, won't it happen again even he had absorbed other personalities?

"It is a tricky question, but it won't happen again, at least, since if I became stable and had great dominance from absorbing you, other personalities wouldn't resurface without my awareness."

If only Lucas's Personality Holder Mind ability worked properly while sealed, he should at least not be bothered with merging some of his personality. However, as the complexity rises as he cultivates, he needs to do this mind cultivation. He cannot wait for his sealed Mind ability to work since some effects had changed and also he doesn't know this at this time.

The calm Lucas pondered; was silent for a few fragments of time. He then let out a sigh and climbed down from the seawall.

"I understand. I will come with you, so, absorb me. "

Lucas smiled as he willingly took the calm Lucas's hands. And then, his will became four, with the other three cultivating for him.

"That makes it three. I still need more personality to persuade." Lucas mumbled in a calm tone.

***

(Present Time)

Lucas wakes up from his sleep. It had been months since he had one, and it was refreshing to experience it again. He never thought that sleeping would give him this refreshment.

"Sleeping is such a good remedy for good mental state apart from cultivating," Lucas mumbled, then stood up and prepared to leave his living quarters.

After that, he went straight to the sect leader's place and reported his presence.

"Senior Brother Lucas. You are too early. We had planned that you would show your talent to everyone later, but this is too early." Wilford said as he got up from his seat.

"It is okay. I only wanted to have a talk with you."

"What do you want to talk about, Senior Brother Lucas?"

"Honesty, I guess. I wanted to let you know the truth about me."

There is nothing for him to worry about now. And as Lucas wanted to form a relationship, at least, showing a little secret was nothing for him.

"I am actually a lot older than you. At least a thousand years older than you."

There is nothing to worry about someone learning his real age. After all, as he stated, what age confers is only a responsibility. But apart from that, responsibility can be disregarded if you have the luxury of doing so. And for Lucas's current personality, thinking about age isn't his thing.

Wilford was agape. He was also speechless for a moment, and as he came to realize, he shook his head.

"I had an idea that you outdone that test. But for you to say that you are a thousand years older than me… This means that you and the ancestor are at least the same age."

Lucas smiled and then said, "Surprising right? You only thought that at least I was hundreds of years old. But let us stop thinking about it. At least, here me out because it is only the beginning."

"After the InterSect competition, I will leave the sect. You already know that. But I can't leave this place with nothing to leave behind; I would be saddened by it."

Flustered, Wilford shook his hands at his chest level and declined Lucas's sign of offering.

"You don't have to worry about it, Senior Brother Lucas. Your help was enough and for you to give us more would be shameful for me and the ancestor."

Lucas chuckled and said, "You mean you and you? Why are you addressing yourself as "the ancestor" if you are the ancestor." Lucas said that made Wilford freeze.

"What are you talking about, Senior Brother Lucas." Wilford tried to deny it, but Lucas had cut him off.

"You don't have to hide it, Brother Wilford. I can't believe I thought of poaching someone who was an ancestor of this sect." Lucas chuckled.

"I don't really understand you, Senior Brother Lucas." Wilford denied it once more.

"Okay, so I won't be vague anymore. But at least now that I am higher than you when it comes to array mastery, you can't hide that transformation array from me anymore."

Wilford was silent for a few seconds, then afterward, he let out a sigh.

"I think I should not hide it anymore. I can't believe that these long months were also enlightenment for you, Senior Brother Lucas." Wilford uttered as his appearance started changing to something younger.

Wilford had the features of a young man. His eyes were deep and black. His hair was also black but still long. His slim face doesn't have a beard or mustache.

"You look younger. How did you do it?" Lucas asked.

"How did you do it? You are going to ask me that, seriously?"

Lucas shrugged. "I don't know. I have been like this before; I am immortal, you know. That is another secret I have, and also, I am not from this realm. I can help you ascend."

Lucas just chuckled as he slowly got Wilford's attention.

"Senior Brother Lucas… Why are you saying this much to me?" Wilford asked.

"I want to rope you in with me. At least, you could say it was a forced relationship. If someone learns it, I will kill you." Lucas said.

"You must be joking."

"No, I am not."

"…"

"No, really, I am not joking."

"…"

"Okay, I am only kidding, Brother Wilford. But if I may, I want you to help me. That is why I am telling you my secret." Lucas noted.

But the real reason behind it is that Lucas really doesn't need to hide anymore. Lucas already knew he was the strongest being in this heaven, and keeping it a secret is no longer an option. But at least, he's saying that he is not from this realm would make them think that he is from the Upper Heavens.

And since Lucas had already formed a relationship with them, and Wilford is just one of them, they won't have the luxury of doubting him since the feats he had accomplished were hard to explain by logic.

So, what would come to their mind is that Lucas is from the Upper Heaven.

"Which Upper Heaven did you come from? Immortal Heaven or higher than it?"

They don't know the rules, and Lucas as well, but from Felicity's words from the past, at least, he has more knowledge than they do.

"I can't tell you that. But answer my question first. Help me."

Wilford was silent, then, afterward, he nodded.

"I will help you. How can I help you?"

Wilford was already intrigued by Lucas and, slowly, without his knowledge, he was getting hooked by Lucas's charisma and made himself believe that Lucas was someone to admire.

And just like that, another achievement has been acquired. Wilford could be his left hand, or at least his right-hand if possible. But what really came to his mind when he offered Wilford was because of his tenacity.

For a person to preserve his dominance in the sect without others knowing he was still the ancestor is surprising, and that talent is what Lucas had seen from Wilford.

"Good.. Now, let us begin the disciplining of these naughty sect elders."

Chapter 134 - Disciplining The Naughty Sect Elders [2]

It wasn't hard to convince Wilford to join him. But, it is also not hard to discipline everyone here.

The sect elders entered the meeting hall with unwilling faces. But as soon as they saw Wilford sitting with his face solemn, they turned it to a calm expression and stoic. They tend to act this way in front of Wilford because of their respect for him.

But still, there was an unimaginable thing that made them despise Lucas. Was it because of the care that the sect leader gave him? They can't explain it. It is as if they were just naturally hateful towards Lucas.

However, for Lucas, he could care less about it. The reason he was doing this wasn't because of his personal integrity or interest; it was all for Wilford and to fix unnecessary matters. It would be bothersome if left unattended, at least that's what Lucas thinks.

The more you hate a person, the more it becomes dark if left unattended. That is why, if they continue to hate Lucas, later on, it would have effects on others that Lucas doesn't want to happen.

Even though Lucas didn't care much about other people, he still wanted to have a good environment. Even with his outer personality, deep inside, he wanted fun and was already experiencing it, just different from other perspectives.

What is fun for Lucas are thrills and challenges. Also, the personal interest of him living as a unique cultivator still exists and stays within him. That is why, slowly, he is getting interested in leaving a legacy for his name.

That is why, even in this small Heaven, he had to experience being a disciple and then create his own sect. It was all for his personal interest since knowing that this Heaven is much easier, jumping into hard mode is a stupid thing to do.

"You must be confused. Why are you all here in front of the Sect Leader?" It was Lucas's voice that loomed throughout the whole room. They looked at him with a stoic face.

"Senior Brother Lucas, I would like to apologize for what I did yesterday. Also, I represent the sect elders from yesterday, so I also ask for forgiveness on their behalf." Sect Elder Yue said, with his head lowering.

Lucas only let out a sigh, then walked towards the center of the meeting hall. The sect elders still didn't have the chance to sit down on their respective chairs, and with that, Lucas stood behind Wilford's seat.

"Create a protective array formation, Wilford," Lucas said, with an obvious loud tone, that made everyone infuriated and unable to control themselves.

They exclaimed, "How dare you address the Sect Leader with such disrespect!"

Lucas only smirked, then spoke once more.

"Even Wilford here is not talking about it. Why would you? He isn't disrespected." The sect elders looked at Wilford's face, but he was only calm.

They waited for Wilford to react, but were only disappointed when he did nothing. They let out a breath of dispiriting.

"Patriarch Guangchang, what is happening?" Sect Elder Yue asked.

Wilford's eyes moved and fell on the sect's elders.

"You disrespected the Master, my dear sect elders."

As soon as Wilford finished creating the barrier, Lucas smirked. In that instance, Lucas moved, and his eyes shot daggers of uninterested eyes. They were spiritless, but as if he was glaring at them until the depths of their souls.

"I don't care about any of your sentiments. As long as I have peace of mind, I am okay with it. It is disappointing that I have to do this, but this is the only way to fix your insights."

Boom!

An abrupt appearance of tremendous pressure drowned everyone inside the room except for Wilford. They were suddenly put to the ground, and with widened eyes, they were unable to breathe.

It seemed as if Lucas was surrounded by an aura that was difficult to discern. It was like a higher entity was in front of them, controlling their will to breathe.

And as the pressure continued to push them down, Lucas started pacing. He then smiled viciously at them.

"I hope that you will remember this. I am a special participant for the sect in the InterSect competition. You understand?"

Everyone nodded simultaneously, and suddenly, the pressure disappeared with Lucas turning his back on them.

"You may now proceed, Wilford. I will be cultivating for the meantime. Prepare for the competition."

Then, at that moment, Lucas disappeared out of nowhere with no wind present. It was like he disappeared like a bubble.

They breathed, panting, then slowly stood up with weak knees. Their eyes looked at Wilford with disbelief and doubt. How could that be possible? Weren't they standing before a kid? Why would his pressure suddenly be stronger than theirs?

It was like their cultivation base was nothing but a piece of paper in front of a boulder.

"You may be confused right now. That person from earlier is my master. You heard it right, "Master." I serve him, but I am still your sect leader. He will participate in the InterSect competition and no one will question it. Understand?" Wilford remarked.

Everyone nodded without making any sound, then Wilford proceeded with the agenda.

***

(Flashback)

Still, with the seashore in his sight, Lucas continued walking to search for another personality. He then saw a human figure, and now have an idea that they knew their existence, he moved with vigilance.

He walked slowly, then saw that this version of him had a creepy smile like even though there was nothing in front of him, he was still smiling.

"Is this one a crazy version of me?" He mumbled in a low tone, but he wasn't expecting that personality to hear him.

He suddenly turned his face to Lucas, and as creepy as his gaze was, Lucas couldn't help but tremble. Even though he was calm, his system was not.

"Why are you looking at me with such tired eyes? Are you thinking of me as a bothersome person? Huh?!"

Lucas was still in his position, without any sound. He just looked at that personality.

"I am the main personality. What kind of personality are you? Hoy!"

At that moment, Lucas had no other choice but to shout. As he spoke, that version of himself started running in his direction. Out of nowhere, a knife appeared in his hand and was ready to launch at him.

Swish!

But as soon as he aimed to stab Lucas, he only passed through without any injuries caused by that attack. That personality just pondered as he looked at Lucas with wide eyes. He wasn't expecting that to happen.

"Why can't I kill you?"

Inside, Lucas was as if he had a cold body. However, outside, he was calm as the sky. He wasn't even budging, and in the next fragment of time, this version of him attempted to harm him again.

But as it is, it was all in vain. He wasn't harmed and just passed through him.

Lucas smiled with bored eyes and said, "It seems you can't kill me. What are you? A murderer version of myself?"

Lucas trusted the old version of himself as he knew that he had a good insight into life. He then thought of it as well, this murderer version of himself, that it would be useful to have the ability to easily kill someone.

"Come at me. I will accept your charges." Lucas said but the murderer version of himself just stood still then clicked his tongue.

"Tsk. You are here to merge with you right. Just take me. It is useless if I can't kill someone. You have such strong mental dominance. I can't kill you."

Then Lucas slowly walked and continued what the murdered Lucas wanted to say.

"Instead, you can kill someone from the surface, right?" Lucas asked.

This personality nodded with a smile and said, "You are smart, main personality."

***

(Present time)

"So, Brother Wilford, how were the sect elders?" Lucas asked as Wilford arrived at the personal field.

"They accepted it. Without any questions, they took it into their minds that you were higher than them." Wilford reported.

"Really? Without even thinking of the pride of the sect? Having me as a special competitor would trample their egos, right? Heh… Then my killing intent really injected fear into them." Lucas mumbled.

"Master-!"

"Senior Brother Lucas, please keep addressing me that way."

"Ah yes, Senior Brother Lucas, I think that everything will be okay."

Lucas smirked at how Wilford sounded.

"Why are you sounding too subjective? It is not like you." Lucas said.

"Well, it is because you said that you would help me ascend. I am only excited." Wilford explained.

"I see… Then, let's not waste any time. Let's search for talent for me, and every talent would be at one level."

"Huh? Please enlighten me, Senior Brother Lucas." Wilford was confused at how Lucas sounded. It was as if he was saying that he would give something.

"I know how to share energy. I can also see your dantian right now. It was like you are experiencing a bottleneck, huh? It is nothing.. I can create a way for you to raise your cultivation base."

Chapter 135 - Southern Bridge

"We are all ready now?" asked a sect elder to the disciples that were participants in the competition.

"Yes, sect elder!" they all replied in unison.

Coming from a prestigious sect, these disciples hold a great reputation. Lifting their chests as they walked outside of their respective courts, the other disciples couldn't help but look at them in awe.

Nonetheless, they weren't that mesmerized as this always happens every four years, but even still, the admiration they had for these participants was high.

Not only was their admiration high, but also their expectations, as these participants were supposed to be called the geniuses of the sect. All of them were only below 30 years old, a good number for this batch.

As they walked, the sect elders walked with pride as well. Of course, they are the masters of these disciples, and representing the sect also gives them the name of it.

Despite it all, the participants were not that arrogant about it since it holds responsibility. Arrogance over responsibility isn't the best equation for acting towards other people. At all times, the sect teaches them to be humble.

"Everyone, prepare the transportations."

They had treasures that were small-sized, but when used, they grew into colossal transports. It flies in the sky, and this treasure is what the sect is truly proud of because it is supported by their own made array formation.

This array formation is called "Max Enlargement." Despite this array formation's weak effect, if made by a peak expert like the sect leader, it has an amazing effect on the treasure.

"Thank you, sir."

A sect elder put the treasure in a wide space inside the sect, then, later on, it enlarged, having the size of a ship.

"Climb on now."

The disciples and other sect elders climbed on the treasure. Others were amused by it. They were taken over as they looked at the features of the treasure. It was their first time riding this kind of treasure, after all.

The interior was also great. It was like a huge ballroom with a shiny wooden floor. Then, afterward, without making any fuss about it, the disciples took their seats as one sect elder talked in front of them all, announcing something.

"You all know that there is a special position for the participants, and it is the special competitor. Thus, I am here to introduce to you all Senior Brother Wei, the true disciple of the Profound Symbol."

Everyone became silent as footsteps echoed throughout the whole room. Lucas walked with grace as if he were on a runway with the other disciples as his audience. He was like walking slowly as others felt chills from his presence.

Then, as Lucas walked, he stopped in front of them all with uninterested eyes. He then started speaking.

"I am Lucas Wei, and I will be your captain for this competition. Although we don't know the contents of the competition, I wish for the greatest of us all." Lucas's voice was as if cold ice breezed through everyone.

They did not speak; they only looked at Lucas in a frozen position, and slowly, Lucas continued.

"Carry on." Then he disappeared.

When Lucas disappeared, that was only the time when they started talking. They were like gossip, but the truth is that their voices were too low because they were astonished by Lucas's presence.

"What the hell? Why can't I breathe before his presence? His eyes were as if glowing!" One said, with great surprise and panting.

"Exactly what I think as well! He is such a great man! The way he paced and took his steps was so manly. I cannot breathe looking at him!"

"Crazy. What exactly is manly about him? He is just a monster, and even his face is just an average one. Apart from him being a true disciple, he only leaves as the Sect Leader's shadow."

"You dare to badmouth the disciple of the Patriarch? Even if he didn't socialize with us, it is just worthy of him since he is higher than us. He is stronger and an important disciple of the sect. Can't you understand it?"

"Tsk. Alright, alright. Your highness, I apologize for tarnishing the name of the great true disciple."

Lucas was only silent as he observed everyone from one room. He didn't mind hearing those words from them as long as it didn't bother him. He could just leave them be.

He was sitting on his bed, and as he waited for the ship to arrive at the center of the Southern Region.

The other participants were also killing time to not become bored. Then, after a few minutes, they finally arrived.

Their transport landed in an extremely wide-open space. And as it took some of the people's attention, when they climbed down from the ship, all of the eyes were on them.

"Look, it's the disciples from the Profound Symbol!"

"Wow… such an amazing aura. It must be from their array formation."

There were plenty of words going at them, but they weren't bad. Instead, they were all positive comments on them. This lifted the morale of the disciples, and as they walked down the path reserved for them, they couldn't help but lift their chests.

It was an amazing feeling. Especially when being recognized, it is like living in the world of your dreams.

However, they were only like that when the core disciple left the transportation, but when it was for Lucas, they were suddenly shut down into silence.

It was like a chill. They were immediately looking up at Lucas as if he was someone from the higher realm with such a great aura. And as he slowly eyed one woman, she suddenly fainted from being too delighted.

Apart from his handsome face, Lucas's charisma was out of this world. It was even cringing to think that people were only overreacting, but they were not. But Lucas could not do anything about it. He could only suppress his pressure but not the aura.

He also doesn't want to change his appearance. Apart from finding it unnecessary, he also finds it bothersome. After all, he doesn't think much of them. He only sees them as extras.

Later on, the attention diminished as they walked down the same path. Some disciples from the same sect tried to entertain Lucas, but he only replied briefly to them. Even with it, they did not see Lucas as a cold person; instead, it even increased his charisma.

After a few minutes, another ship arrived. It was also from another prestigious sect. It is from the Southern Link Sect. They wore pink-colored robes as their auras were also like pink blossoms.

With the same energy as before, they looked at the Southern Link Sect with admiration. This sect is a rival to the Profound Symbol, but even with how the rivalry was raised, they didn't look at each other as enemies.

A sect elder approached the sect elder in charge of the group of Profound Symbol.

"Good to see you again, Senior Brother Ning." A sect elder said.

"Same to you, Junior Brother Long. I wish for greater competition between our sects." Sect Elder Ning said.

Lucas was only assessing things from behind, and as he looked at them, he then realized that competition was only present as friends, not sworn enemies.

But what could be the use of it? Well, Lucas wanted to look for the right stepping stone. Stepping stones… in a sense of trampling them. He wanted to boost the reputation of the sect since, in the overall rankings from the last competition, the Profound Symbol Sect was at the 6th rank.

Lucas had also heard that there was a special prize in the competition. Given by the Patriarch of one of the five great families, Lucas thinks that this prize is somehow important for one's cultivation.

Pills? It could be useful to grasp it since he seeks more knowledge. But concocting isn't his specialty, and he knew that it would be difficult to learn it manually.

And if he becomes interested in the traditional alchemy of this world, he should try it later.

After some time, the Profound Symbol Sect entered the hotel they booked at.

The venue of the competition is at the center of the Southern Region, the Southern Bridge. It was like a city in between two lands, as it were, surrounded by water and built in the middle of a huge body of water.

"Hmmm…" Lucas mumbled as he assessed things from a distance. Then, later on, they were given their respective rooms, and Lucas used the remaining time to cultivate. Even though he does not seek further progress, Lucas doesn't want to involve himself with others.

His reasoning is that he dislikes them.

"They were childish, and it doesn't click with my interests. However, I am enthusiastic about some of their behaviors. It is refreshing to see how people are easily wooed by words.. I hope to see more from them."

Chapter 136 - Great Phoenix Of The South [1]

Who would've thought that the short stay of Ellisa and Ureff in the Cliff Golden Sect would be a sign of their power over the sect? They had made numerous contributions to the sect during their months of stay, and its rise was well underway.

Their economy skyrocketed, and their security was also saved. The rival neighboring sect had already been hushed, with Ellisa and Ureff's prowess, and the mountain they were staying on had been cleared like it was only flat land before.

People around the sect and the land that was covered by their protection worshipped them for the generosity they would show to everyone.

Ellisa was their saintess, and Ureff was the cool butler everyone wished they had. Ellisa can be sweet, but sometimes she doesn't know how to appropriately gesture at someone.

Ureff was a noble person. He always had his movements with class, as his gothic bizarre outfit would also charm everyone. He had become a role model for those who wanted to be guards, and they sometimes imitated his movements.

But one day, the sect leader of the Cliff Golden Sect approached Ellisa and Ureff with a selfish request.

"Liam Weng, why would you ask us to join a competition for all of the sects in the Southern Region? You already know that we are not appropriate for that." Ellisa said while Ureff closed his eyes, sleeping or doing something that no one knew if he was even meditating.

"It is a selfish request, Senior. No one would also find out your real identity. You could go there as a lone sect. But what I truly wanted to happen was that we take our revenge for the decades of suffering we experienced."

Liam Weng said those words with extreme hate. He was clenching his fist, showing how sincere he was and also ashamed of his actions. But this kind of opportunity is rare. He should grab it while it's fresh.

"Why are you so infuriated with taking revenge?" Ellisa asked.

"It is because of someone's death, right?" Out of nowhere, Ureff uttered and opened his eyes, falling on Liam.

Liam took a gulp and nodded, "It is because of the death of our previous sect leader. The previous Patriarch, Patriarch Min, was so generous and kind to us. At least, we wanted to have revenge on that sect since they used our sect leader's life as compensation because of some arguments. Even knowing that we don't have much, they still chose to trample us."

"Then, this event happened in that InterSect competition?" Ellisa asked.

Liam nodded.

"Then, why did they ask for the life of your sect leader? They must have a reason." Ellisa said.

Liam gulped then said, "They don't even have an ultimate valid reason. Because of some items seen in our hands, and apparently, saying that they were theirs, a grudge was built. And to compensate for it, they asked for our previous sect leader's life."

Ellisa took a pause and looked at Ureff.

"Meaning, if we join the InterSect competition, are you asking us to be your tool? It seems that even with the generosity you have shown, we won't do such a pity thing just to get something we could earn without the help of the sect." Ellisa pressed with intention, still looking at Ureff as if sending a particular message.

Liam instantly kowtowed as he heard how serious Ellisa was. He was trembling. His hands were so weak that he wasn't unable to hold them for a second.

"Please forgive me if it is understood in such an unsightly way. But, we promise that we will do everything you ask. Just help us, please."

Ellisa and Ureff were silent as Ellisa used magic to communicate with Ureff. It was a telepathy kind of magic, so in between their conversations, they didn't need to open their mouths to speak.

[We had already got what they could offer, so the knowledge of their cultivation limits there. So, we decided to handle their number one enemy for some changes, but it was still in vain since we got nothing much from their cultivation.] Ellisa relayed to Ureff.

Ureff secretly smiled and said, [Indeed. But what could possibly happen if we help them? I mean, we are already in the King Spirit Realm and we are still clueless about our purpose. We still haven't found Master.]

[Looking for him will take a long time. That is why we decided to settle for a while, then raise our strength, just to be sure we won't face problems with finding Master.] Ellisa replied.

[Hmm… I bet what we can only do is do great in that InterSect. We have to handle that sect, and since they are apparently higher than this sect, maybe they have something we want.]

Ellisa smiled as she got what Ureff was intending to say.

"What was the name of the sect you were intending to get your revenge on?" Ellisa asked.

"It is the Profound Symbol Sect."

"Oh… Then, what do you have in mind to slash for revenge? Ambush? Assassination? Humiliation? What of it?"

"I bet this scheme would be the most exciting of the other schemes we have done. Let's just keep it classy, shall we?" Ureff uttered.

***

The Cliff Golden Sect had arrived at the Southern Bridge. But because of their small reputation, they were not assisted with great importance. They had to pass all the requirements, fall in line, and count their numbers in front of the observers.

After a few efforts, they finally entered the Southern Bridge.

"It just sucks that senior sister Ellisa isn't with us… I was hoping to show her what I got."

"Here you are, simping for the saintess again. But I also wanted to show her what I had got. I have been preparing for months to master the martial technique my master taught me. Now, I don't have a chance to show off."

"Even if you show off, it won't even mean anything to her. It is not like you are so talented, to begin with."

"Okay, everyone, take a rest first before we prepare for the preliminaries later." A sect elder announced that everyone obeyed immediately.

Meanwhile, Ellisa and Ureff entered the Southern Bridge, their eyes venturing around. They haven't seen this crowded place since they got into this world.

"Competitions between sects are such an important event, huh?" Ellisa muttered, near Ureff.

"It seems like it, Sister Ellisa. But I think what's more important to them is their reputation. I heard that the Five Great Families are the most powerful here. Maybe if we get close to them, we'll have a chance of seeing Master in a shorter time."

"Brother, it is not the right time to be ignorant. That is why you were easily caught by some bandits." Ellisa teased.

"I was weak at that time because I wasn't able to indulge myself in blood. Now that I have cultivated at least near the Emperor Realm, I can easily defeat anyone."

"Yeah, that ignorance again. Arrogance and ignorance are twins, huh?" Ellisa hissed, then turned her back to Ureff.

Ureff's voice was muted for a second before he spoke once more, "It is not like I don't have any ideas. At least, risks have the most opportunities."

Ellisa only snickered, then retorted, "The riskier it is, the more impatient you are. That's how it works. Better prepare yourself to have a good quality of work."

Ureff then followed Ellisa, entering a certain hall. There were still plenty of people, but now they were organized into lines. So the crowd outside was only the entrance, and now that they were inside of some registrar.

Ellisa and Ureff then followed the line until they got to their time.

"Name of the sect?" Personnel asked.

"Great Phoenix of the South."

The personnel suddenly paused and eyed Ellisa for a second, as if he was doubting her. But after seeing her grace, he then shook the idea off and continued asking.

"Number of participants?"

"Only one."

Then again, the personnel paused and put down his pen, and asked.

"Are you joking with me, Miss? First, you said that the name of your sect is some kind of Great Phoenix. Now you tell me you only have one participant. Why? Did you only have one disciple, to begin with?"

"Please stop complaining, Sir. There are no rules that say that the number of participants should be above one. At least, anyone could have a lone participant." Ellisa reasoned out.

The personnel only looked at her with suspicion, and later on, sighed in dissatisfaction.

"It's up to you. I don't care. Where is your participant? I shall test his cultivation base and his age."

Ellisa looked at Ureff and nodded.

"Show everything you got so that they give us the good accommodation," Ellisa whispered to Ureff.

"Okay…" Then he shrugged.

They already know that the bone totem checks a person's bone age, so tampering with it is not that hard for a vampire like him. He had already lived an eternity where he could modify at least a part of his body. And bone is not a hard thing to modify.

'Get younger…'

Ureff placed his hands on the bone totem, and after a few shimmers, the personnel had assessed Ureff's age.

"So you are still 20 years old for someone who had a good aura. I am expecting a good result from your cultivation base. Inject your spiritual energy here. Remember that no matter how hard you push your Qi, it won't raise your cultivation base."

Ureff nodded and then pushed his Qi into the device like an orb. Then it shimmered, changed colors into different colors, and later exploded.

All of them were surprised that every person in the area had become frozen.

"K-K-King Spirit Realm!"

Apparently, the device can only assess cultivation until the General Spirit Realm, and exploding the device means that the device couldn't afford to hold the amount of condensation the Qi has.