BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 404: The Three-Year Agreement Begins!

At the gates of the Yunlan Sect, in a massive square paved entirely with large, uniform stones, more than a thousand Yunlan Sect disciples sat in a half-circle.

They were all dressed in moon-white robes, with cloud-patterned long swords swaying in the wind, almost as if they were alive, faintly carrying a hint of sword intent.

At the top of the square, a series of towering stone steps led upwards. The higher up, the older the people sitting became. At the highest row of stone seats, there was an empty space, and below it, several elderly figures sat cross-legged with their eyes closed, meditating. These were the elders of the Yunlan Sect.

Despite the fact that there were over a thousand people in the square, the atmosphere was eerily quiet. Aside from the sound of the wind howling, not a single other noise could be heard.

Every now and then, a stronger gust of wind would blow through the square, and instantly, the white robes would flutter as though clouds were descending from the heavens, creating a breathtaking scene.

At one point, the sound of wind breaking filled the air, and three powerful auras descended on the highest row of stone seats.

These three were Fa Ma, the president of the Alchemist Guild; Jia Xingtian, the royal guardian; and Hai Bodong, the grand elder of the Miteer family.

Following them, Nalan Jie, Mu Chen, Miteer Tengshan, and several other well-known Dou King experts from the Jia Ma Empire also arrived, though these individuals did not sit in the same row as Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma. Instead, they sat on the stone platforms below where the Yunlan Sect elders were seated.

Their arrival did not cause much of a stir among the Yunlan Sect disciples, suggesting that they had already received instructions.

At this time, Hai Bodong, sitting at the high platform, had a slightly solemn expression. As a strong expert, he could naturally detect some details that others might miss. From his perception, he noticed that the nearly thousand Yunlan Sect disciples in the square were all breathing in perfect synchronization, their auras intertwined. Any movement from one would trigger a relentless and overwhelming attack, as though they were a single unit. In this square, if a fight broke out, even a Dou Ancestor would have to be cautious of the combined might of these thousand disciples.

"Impressive, indeed, is the Yunlan Sect," Hai Bodong thought to himself, his heart filled with admiration. To train these disciples to work together so seamlessly must have been a challenging task.

Turning his head, Hai Bodong exchanged a glance with Fa Ma and Jia Xingtian. They all recognized the gravity of the situation. Clearly, the combined formation of the Yunlan Sect’s disciples was something they all regarded with caution.

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"Strange... all the invited guests are already in place, but why haven’t Sect Master Yun Yun and today’s main participant, Nalan Yanran, arrived yet?" Jia Xingtian asked, looking at the Yunlan Sect disciples in the square.

"Perhaps Sect Master Yun Yun is still giving Nalan Yanran some final instructions," Fa Ma responded casually. He wasn’t too concerned about the duel between the younger generation. His primary reason for coming to Yunlan Mountain was to meet Gu He.

After the Alchemist Convention, he had learned from Liu Ling that top-tier experts like Xiao Yixian were also Gu He’s disciples, and he had been eager to confirm this fact with Gu He in person. If it weren’t for the Yunlan Sect’s invitation, he probably would have come to Yunlan Mountain much earlier.

As Fa Ma was contemplating this, Jia Xingtian asked a question that he too was curious about.

"Fa Ma, Old Ice, what do you think... if Gu He really did teach such powerful disciples, could his strength have reached the Dou Ancestor level?" Jia Xingtian asked, frowning.

"Well... Gu He’s alchemy talent is certainly remarkable, but his cultivation talent doesn’t seem as strong," Fa Ma hesitated before responding.

"You two stop guessing. Let me tell you a secret. Gu He probably reached the high-level Dou Emperor realm at least two years ago. Of course, back then I only speculated, but now I can say with certainty," Hai Bodong suddenly spoke up.

"Two years ago, he had already reached the high-level Dou Emperor realm?" Upon hearing this, both Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma were stunned, their faces filled with surprise.

As time was calculated back to when Gu He had just broken through to the Dou King level, if he had indeed reached high-level Dou Emperor two years ago, then his talent would be nothing short of terrifying. Such an extraordinary talent would make it highly likely for him to break through to the Dou Ancestor level within just two years.

However, even if Gu He possessed such an extraordinary talent and strength, it still didn’t explain how his female disciple had achieved high-level Dou Emperor strength at the age of seventeen.

“This is truly unbelievable!”

After pondering for a while, Jia Xingtian shook his head vigorously, still unwilling to believe this reality.

At that moment, four young figures stepped out from the Yunlan Sect’s main hall.

These four were Liu Ling, Xiao Yixian, Nalan Yanran, and Qing Lin.

After exiting the hall, the four walked directly toward the massive square. Upon reaching it, Nalan Yanran proceeded alone to the center of the square, while the other three found seats on some nearby stone platforms.

Liu Ling’s achievement of winning the Alchemist Convention championship had already spread throughout the Yunlan Sect, greatly boosting his prestige. Thus, when he, along with Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, took seats on a higher stone platform, no one stopped them.

“For some reason, she seems even stronger than before…” Jia Xingtian muttered, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yixian, his brows furrowing deeply.

“I feel the same way…”

Upon hearing this, both Fa Ma and Hai Bodong spoke up almost simultaneously, their gazes on Xiao Yixian filled with wariness.

“Once the duel between Nalan Yanran and the Xiao family boy is over, I must meet with Gu He.” Recalling Xiao Yixian’s self-introduction that night as the sect master of a certain faction from the Yun Empire, Jia Xingtian made some decisions in his heart.

Just then, a faint sound of footsteps echoed from the stone steps outside the square. Hearing this, all the Yunlan Sect disciples in the square, as well as those seated on the high platform, turned their gazes toward a single point.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a young man bearing a massive black ruler finished ascending the last steps and appeared on the square.

The young man’s gaze was calm and emotionless as he swept his eyes over the vast square, finally stopping on Nalan Yanran, who was standing in the center, her bright eyes meeting his.

“Xiao Family, Xiao Yan!”

(End of Chapter)

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