"What Worth Does This Inner Sect Status Have? I, Gu Feng, Don’t Need It!"

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"Whoosh—"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience erupted in an uproar!

The spectators, caught off guard by this sudden turn of events, all had their eyes flickering with astonishment. This young man, dressed in luxurious attire and exuding an extraordinary aura, was clearly targeting Gu Feng.

To say he was targeting him would be an understatement; this was outright humiliation. Even if the Myriad Tribulations Physique was considered useless, Gu Feng had still secured first place in the Outer Sect Grand Competition. The claim that he would consume resources was baseless; resources were controlled by the sect. If they didn't want to give them to Gu Feng, could he possibly force them to?

Such a farce should never have been allowed to play out in public, as it would greatly damage the reputation of the Sunset Glow Sect. Everyone began to speculate about the extent of the grudge between this young man and Gu Feng.

"This person is named Shu Yuheng, currently ranked first on the Inner Sanctum Heaven Ranking. With only one year left until the old sect master's centennial term ends, he is expected to become the new sect master of the Sunset Glow Sect!"

"Such formidable strength! On the surface, he appears calm and composed, but I can sense a terrifying, blazing power within him, like a scorching sun!"

"Peak of the Innate Realm? No, he's surpassed the peak of the Innate Realm and is likely just one step away from the Spirit Condensation Realm."

"I have a feeling that even ordinary elders might not be his match!"

"To have reached such heights at such a young age, no wonder he managed to convince the old sect master to place him above the rules of the Sunset Glow Sect!"

"Gu Feng is in trouble. He's definitely not getting into the Inner Sect, and I wonder if he'll even be expelled from the Sunset Glow Sect."

"..."

The atmosphere at the scene was tense. Gu Feng was somewhat surprised by Shu Yuheng's hostility, as it had come much earlier than he had anticipated.

He glanced at Elder Shi across the way, who merely furrowed his brows slightly and said nothing.

"Shu Yuheng, when Ancestor Luo Qingyan founded the Sunset Glow Sect, she said, 'The rules of the Sunset Glow Sect are paramount, above all else!' This includes the sect master and even the supreme elders—no one is above the rules of the Sunset Glow Sect!

I ask you, does the Sunset Glow Sect have any rule that prohibits those with the Myriad Tribulations Physique from entering the Inner Sect and enjoying its resources?" Elder Liu stepped forward with steady strides, speaking slowly but firmly.

"There wasn't before, but there is now," Shu Yuheng replied indifferently, standing in mid-air. He clearly had no regard for this Outer Sect Chief Elder of the Sunset Glow Sect.

"Gu Feng is the rightful first-place winner of the Outer Sect Grand Competition. Even if he were a pig, according to the rules set by the sect's founder, he would still be entitled to enter the Inner Sect and enjoy the same resources as any other Inner Sect disciple!"

Listening to Elder Liu's words, Gu Feng's expression turned strange. He felt like Elder Liu was insulting him, but he had no proof.

"Trash doesn't deserve resources! Garbage is garbage, and even if it enters the Inner Sect, it's still garbage. Elder Liu, I advise you not to sever ties with the Inner Sect for the sake of Gu Feng, or next year will be your last in the Sunset Glow Sect!" Shu Yuheng narrowed his eyes, his tone threatening.

"Is that a threat?" Elder Liu asked calmly.

"It's a fact!" Shu Yuheng replied with a faint smile.

"Bastard, did your father, Shu Wentao, not teach you manners? Speaking to an elder from such a lofty position—get down here!"

As he spoke, a vast wave of spiritual power pressure descended upon the entire area, as if a giant hand were tearing at Shu Yuheng and the elders in mid-air.

Shu Yuheng, who had been disdainful moments ago, suddenly changed his expression, struggling to resist the pressure. The elders beside him also turned red-faced, growling in exertion.

Boom, boom, boom—

After a while, they were unable to withstand Elder Liu's force and fell from the sky like dumplings dropping into a pot.

The VIPs in the audience were all wide-eyed, utterly shocked.

Such formidable strength! How could an Outer Sect Elder possess such power?

"Peak of the Spirit Condensation Realm? Or perhaps even beyond that!"

"Where did this Elder Liu come from? With such strength, why is he just a mere Outer Sect Chief Elder?"

"Incredible! The Sunset Glow Sect, with its 5,000-year history, is truly a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It cannot be underestimated!"

"..."

Gu Feng's heart also trembled at Elder Liu's display of power. This usually cheerful Outer Sect Chief Elder was actually a hidden powerhouse.

With a single move, he had brought down dozens of powerful figures, including Shu Yuheng. His strength was truly unfathomable.

"You—" Shu Yuheng, who had fallen onto the martial stage, was filled with shock and anger, his face flushed. He wanted to say something, but the elders beside him stopped him.

"Your father, Shu Wentao, used to follow me before he became a general. Who do you think you are?" Elder Liu declared arrogantly, his gaze sweeping across the crowd.

"It's him! The former Left Vanguard General of the Great Chu Dynasty, Liu Wuxiang!!"

"Wasn't it said that he suffered severe damage to his foundation during the great war thirty years ago, lost all his cultivation, and soon after left the capital, disappearing?"

"So it's Liu Wuxiang! He actually came from the Sunset Glow Sect!"

"..."

Hearing this, Shu Yuheng finally remembered that before his father became a general, he had served in the Left Vanguard Battalion of the Great Chu Dynasty. His superior at the time was a general surnamed Liu!

"Damn it, it's him! How does Gu Feng have such good luck?" He clenched his fists, his head lowered. He had intended to humiliate Gu Feng at the height of his glory, turning him into a laughingstock of Cloud Prefecture.

But Elder Liu's appearance had not only ruined his plans but also left him in a position where he might suffer a great loss of face.

At this moment, his killing intent was overwhelming. He had already marked Gu Feng as someone who must die!

"Gu Feng, from today onward, you are an Inner Sect disciple of the Sunset Glow Sect. I've said it, and that's final!" Elder Liu declared with authority.

As soon as these words were spoken, the elders beside Shu Yuheng all smiled bitterly. They had anticipated this outcome before coming. Even the old sect master didn't dare to provoke Liu Wuxiang—would he fear a mere youngster like Shu Yuheng?

If it weren't for Shu Yuheng's father's influence, they wouldn't have come at all. "The old sect master was wise. Knowing it would be a thankless task, he found an excuse to go into seclusion."

The crowd also couldn't help but shake their heads. Gu Feng's luck was truly remarkable. To gain Liu Wuxiang's favor meant that in the Sunset Glow Sect, almost no one would dare to provoke him now.

"Shu Yuheng, do you have any objections to my decision?" Elder Liu walked up to Shu Yuheng, looking down at him.

"No objections!" Shu Yuheng reluctantly spat out the words through gritted teeth.

"I have an objection!" Just when everyone thought the farce was over, Gu Feng, who had remained silent until now, spoke up.

With a smile on his face, he walked up to Elder Liu and bowed respectfully. Elder Liu was somewhat puzzled by his behavior.

"Elder Liu, as the person involved, don't I also have the right to voice my opinion?" Gu Feng asked with a smile.

"Speak!"

"With so many Inner Sect elders present, it's clear that they've already reached a consensus before coming. They look down on me, and that's obvious.

In truth, I also look down on the Inner Sect. The atmosphere there is terrible. I'm afraid that entering it would hinder my cultivation. An environment that can produce someone like Shu Yuheng must be truly awful!

I, Gu Feng, also have my dignity. I don't need some lousy Inner Sect disciple status!

Shu Yuheng, you said something quite fitting earlier, and I'll return it to you: garbage is garbage. Even if it enters the Inner Sect, even if it becomes first on the Heaven Ranking, it's still garbage!

Enjoy your last year in the Sunset Glow Sect. A year from now, I'll kick you out like a dog!

Thank you for the cultivation method you gave me last time. It's a good method, but the paper was too hard. A Fei said it hurt to use as toilet paper, so we threw it into the latrine.

Lastly, I want to tell you that the cultivation method Senior Sister Chu gave me feels refreshing and wonderful to practice!"

With that, Gu Feng walked up to Elder Shi, took the Inner Sect disciple token from his hand, and with a firm squeeze, broke it into several pieces, scattering them on the ground.

"Elder Liu, would you welcome me staying in the Outer Sect?"

"After what you've said, how could I refuse?" Elder Liu replied with a smirk, though his eyes were filled with admiration.

"Gu Feng, I'll make sure you die!!!" Watching Gu Feng swagger away, Shu Yuheng's eyes turned blood red, and he roared in his heart.

(End of the Chapter)

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