Chapter 2138: Chapter 785: Rewards for Meritorious Service, the Third Generation Sect Master
Nascent Soul Formation Technique!
Their talent is not considered exceptional, their realm not high, they possess no sophisticated doctrine, and the Golden Core is nearly the limit of their efforts.
But if the Nascent Soul Formation Technique is within reach, who would choose to become mere dust in five hundred years?
Two streaks of brilliance shot from Luo Chen’s fingertip and entered the eyebrows of the two.
"Take them and study carefully, fill in the shortcomings. Though with poor talent and after many years, when the great limit approaches, there is still a chance at a force of Primordial Truth. Fellow Friends, may we encourage each other!"
Divine Consciousness entered their minds; Fu Chu’s expressions became dazed.
Ultimately, they each gave Luo Chen a deep bow.
"Thank you, Supreme Elder, for the gift!"
"Thank you, Supreme Elder, for the gift!"
Luo Chen faintly smiled and finally turned his gaze to the child who was lowering his head as if he had done something wrong.
Actually, he wasn’t a child anymore. From the wrinkles on his face, he seemed even older than Luo Chen.
But no matter the time, in front of Luo Chen, he remains the child who, amidst the snowflakes in Crescent Valley, loudly recited the Hundred Herbs Medical Scripture to him.
"Qu Lingjun!"
Qu Lingjun slowly lifted his head to look at Luo Chen, with a gaze seemingly pleading?
What did he wish to plead?
Did he want rewards like the others before, so as not to seem backward?
Or perhaps, did he not wish for rewards, but desired punishment to find peace?
Luo Chen didn’t see the plea, and calmly stated: "You are my disciple, and should belong to Luotian Sect. From today, renounce the position of Guest Elder of Duan Fenghua and return to the walls of Luotian Sect."
Is this his resolution?
Qu Lingjun shuddered and stammered: "Ma...Master, the Fenghua Palace side..."
"I’ll handle matters with Nascent Soul True Master, but anything related to Fenghua Palace and involving you must be severed by you personally, such as your remarriage."
"Of course, if you do not wish to return, this matter will end here!"
Luo Chen stated calmly.
Yet within the words, there carried an unheard-of sternness.
Qu Lingjun retreated in confusion.
In this lifetime, during the Qi Refinement Stage, he was obsessed with Mi Li, aspirated to emulate Master Luo Chen after Foundation Establishment, yet encountered chaos, joined Fenghua to save the sect, and became entangled with another woman, Meng Qin’er.
Stuck in emotional entanglements, unable to break free.
How should one handle oneself in the face of divided loyalties?
...
The commending of meritorious deeds and rewards seemed to end here?
Surprisingly, Luo Chen suddenly announced another news.
"Second Generation Sect Master Yao Mingyue, appointed in crisis, governed the sect’s legacy, ensured the continuation of the Luotian lineage, great accomplishments beyond measure!"
"Today, discharge the position of Sect Master, cultivate beside me, and choose a day for Core Formation!"
"Li Yingzhang!"
Amidst an uproar, Li Yingzhang, who had left earlier, stepped forward once more.
"Disciple present!"
As if knowing what was going to happen, he lifted his robe and knelt directly on the ground.
"From this day forward, you are the Third Generation Sect Master of Luotian Sect, and must dedicate your efforts to prevent bringing shame to the sect’s name, to bring glory to the name of Luotian!"
After stating this, Luo Chen took a deep breath.
Then, slowly pointed a finger at Li Yingzhang.
A terrifying power emerged within the great hall!
Li Yingzhang calmly met Luo Chen’s gaze, facing the pointed finger without fear.
Merely feeling the slightest heat on his brow, which quickly ended.
The people glanced at him, noticing a vividly alive Green Flame mark on his forehead, seemingly like a third eye centered between his brows.
Having conjured this finger, Luo Chen appeared somewhat fatigued.
He slowly stood up, accompanied by Yao Mingyue and Wang Yuan.
"Ying Zhang, the task I assigned you can now commence."
Li Yingzhang acknowledged with a sound and slowly stood after Luo Chen had completely exited.
As he stood, the gaze of many followed suit.
No wonder Li Yingzhang received the most among previous rewards.
A Fourth Order Cultivation Technique for reaching Nascent Soul Stage, several elixirs, and as many as five magic items!
Five magic items, something ordinary people struggle to wield, especially since Li Yingzhang himself has the Chi Dragon Sword cultivated for many years; why give him so much?
Back then, people were awed by Luo Chen’s aura, thinking it was somewhat biased.
Now it seems, it was a preparation for Li Yingzhang’s succession as Sect Master!
The people turned their gaze to Li Yingzhang, yet upon seeing the Green Flame on his face, instinctively avoided eye contact and hesitated to look directly at him.
Without anger, yet inspiring awe, just like that.
Li Yingzhang felt an unparalleled complexity.
Perhaps his grandfather never imagined he would walk this path!
Back then, he worried about Luo Tian Creed engulfing the Li Family, setting in place various safeguards and conditions negotiated with Luo Chen.
Unexpectedly, Li Family indeed integrated into Luo Tian Sect, yet Li Yingzhang became the Sect Master of Luotian!
Truly, the world is marvelous!
Li Yingzhang faintly smiled, "The Supreme Elder has granted me a task, I depend on fellow disciples to lend a hand."
Everyone unanimously agreed; this was a task from the Supreme Elder, not merely a request for help, but the new sect master spoke politely.
"It’s simple, travel to various regions of the Five Domains, invite the Nascent Soul True Masters to Baili Qingchuan to attend the Nascent Soul Formation ceremony of our sect’s Supreme Elder Luo Chen True Master!"
"Xu Xiao Liu has already led a group to Fenghua District, and the Supreme Elder has notified White Crane Domain. At that time, Elder Wang Yuan will make a visit. So, only the three domains remain. Send six Golden Core individuals, going in pairs to extend invites."
"This is our sect’s grandest event in a hundred years, please do not neglect it!"
By the end, Li Yingzhang’s pace slowed, but his tone grew heavier.
The cultivators solemnly agreed!
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"Luo Chen, are you alright?"