#499 - The lower world is full of loaches, the upper world is full of rules

"Stare at me with that kind of lewd gaze again, and believe me, I'll dig out your eyes directly!"

A wisp of cold light flashed in Lin Hanyun's beautiful eyes, and her tone turned cold.

"Hehe, Sect Master Lin has a really fiery temper. No wonder my大哥 likes you so much. To be honest, I even feel a little…"

Elder Tian's full name is Tian Guangbo. He completely ignored Lin Hanyun's warning and continued to speak without restraint.

"Impudent!"

Lin Hanyun was furious, and a rainbow light shot out from her eyes, slashing towards Tian Guangbo.

Tian Guangbo smiled, not choosing to directly confront Lin Hanyun's attack. Instead, he twisted his body and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye, appearing not far away a moment later.

"Tsk tsk, Sect Master Lin, with this temper of yours, you must change it when you marry into my Three Blades Sect, otherwise you might be angered to death."

Tian Guangbo's attitude was casual, not caring at all that Lin Hanyun had just attacked him, and he continued to provoke her bottom line with words.

"Tian Guangbo, this place is the territory of my Lingyun Sect. What are your intentions in coming to my Lingyun Sect? Could it be that you want to start a war?"

Not far behind Lin Hanyun, a younger elder stood up, glaring angrily at Tian Guangbo opposite him.

"Foolish, if this elder wanted to start a war, why would I only bring one person? Your Sect Master Lin is not to be trifled with. If she really wanted to attack, she could leave this elder behind at the cost of some price, so rest assured, this elder still cherishes his life!"

Tian Guangbo scolded him, as if he were teaching his own subordinate, his attitude was high and mighty, as if he didn't put this person in his eyes at all.

This kind of attitude made the elder who spoke extremely angry, so angry that he was gnashing his teeth, wishing he could start a war now and fight Tian Guangbo to the death.

"What exactly do you want to do?" Lin Hanyun stared at Tian Guangbo, her tone icy cold.

"Don't be so unapproachable. As the saying goes, no one visits a temple without a reason. This elder came here because I heard that our Lingyun Sect's Ascension Platform finally had someone ascend from the lower realm after five hundred years, so I wanted to come and see if there were any disciples suitable to join the Three Blades Sect. Now that I see it, these four are all very suitable, so Sect Master Lin, why not part with them and give all four of them to our Three Blades Sect? Don't worry, this elder will definitely do my best to cultivate these four, and I will definitely not waste their superior talents!"

Tian Guangbo said with a smile.

"So shameless!"

"They really came to snatch people!"

"Absolutely can't give them away, these four are the hope for our Lingyun Sect to turn things around!"

A group of elders spoke indignantly. Some, in order to prevent Tian Guangbo from suddenly attacking and taking the four away, simply walked up to Xu Yang and protected the four behind them, while also vigilantly staring at Tian Guangbo.

"The Ascension Platform is in my Lingyun Sect. According to the established rules, these four belong to my Lingyun Sect, so Elder Tian, please go back!" Lin Hanyun said expressionlessly.

"The rules are indeed the rules, but Sect Master Lin, if you don't give me even one, I won't be able to explain to my大哥 when I go back. If大哥 blames me, I will definitely have to come to your Lingyun Sect again. At that time, what I can do will not be up to me to decide."

Tian Guangbo looked at Lin Hanyun with a smile, threatening her blatantly.

Lin Hanyun felt as if she was being stared at by a poisonous snake, and she felt uncomfortable all over. She frowned and said, "Whatever you want to do, this sect master will accept it. As for now, get out!"

As the sect master of the Lingyun Sect, she absolutely could not give these four to the Three Blades Sect, because these four were the hope for the Lingyun Sect to rise!

"Sect Master Lin, you're really impolite. Is this the way the Lingyun Sect treats guests?" Tian Guangbo looked displeased, then his gaze fell on Xu Yang and he smiled:

"Sect Master Lin, this elder remembers that there is also an established rule, which is that if several forces have taken a fancy to the ascender, then the ascender has the right to choose. No matter which force the ascender chooses to go to, other forces are not allowed to interfere!"

"Nonsense, there's no such rule!"

"Tian Guangbo, don't be so unreasonable here!"

"Didn't the sect master say? Tell you to get out!"

"These are the disciples of our Lingyun Sect, your Three Blades Sect don't even think about laying a finger on them!"

A group of elders cursed at the shameless Tian Guangbo, thinking that he was really shameless, and could even make up such a rule.

"This elder says there is this rule, then there is this rule. If you don't agree, then try and see whose fist is bigger!" Tian Guangbo's sinister gaze swept over everyone, and everyone immediately fell silent and stopped talking.

"It seems that everyone agrees, that's easy!" Tian Guangbo's gaze fell on Xu Yang and said:

"Elder Tian, don't talk nonsense here and be so unreasonable!" Lin Hanyun couldn't help but interrupt, her face frosty, glaring at Tian Guangbo.

"How am I talking nonsense? This elder has a witness. Come, Xiao Ma, come out and meet your former master!"

Tian Guangbo called out towards his back. A young man walked out with a bow, first saluting Tian Guangbo, then straightened his back, looked at Lin Hanyun, and said:

"Master, have you been well!"

"Don't call me master, I don't have a traitorous disciple like you!" Lin Hanyun's eyes were cold, staring fiercely at the young man, looking as if she couldn't wait to swallow him alive.

"Ma Ziping, how dare you still appear on the territory of my Lingyun Sect?"

"Our Lingyun Sect did our best to cultivate you, but you didn't think about repaying us, but instead defected to the enemy. Where is your conscience?"

"Where does he have a conscience? A beast with a black heart, why waste words with him, just capture him directly, sever his meridians, cripple his cultivation, and let him kneel in front of the ancestor, repenting day and night!"

A group of elders stared at Ma Ziping indignantly, all looking at Ma Ziping with displeasure.

"Master, elders, don't be so angry. As the saying goes, birds fly far with luanfeng, and people are ambitious with virtuous people. I joined the Three Blades Sect for better development in the future, how can it be considered defection?" Ma Ziping said with a smile.

"Go to your…"

"Little beast surnamed Ma, you can only deceive yourself with these words!"

"And people are ambitious with virtuous people, do you think Tian Guangbo's style of doing things can be considered virtuous? Forcing good people into prostitution, robbing homes, doing all kinds of evil…"

The elders of the Lingyun Sect couldn't help but burst into curses upon hearing Ma Ziping utter such hypocritical words.

"Curse away, curse away. I believe that one day, you elders will understand my good intentions," Ma Ziping said, seemingly unconcerned.

"Little Ma, tell these young friends about the bitter days you endured in the Lingyun Sect," Tian Guangbo said, patting Ma Ziping's shoulder.

Ma Ziping nodded and looked at Xu Yang, saying:

"When I was in the Lingyun Sect, I cultivated diligently every day, and my master would assign me tasks and test me from time to time. I could endure all of that because cultivation is inherently tedious. However, one day, I understood the wonders of the relationship between a man and a woman and wanted to try it out with my junior sister. I was almost successful when my master forcibly interrupted me and publicly humiliated me, confining me for two or three months. Do you know what it feels like to be punished when you've done nothing wrong?"

Ma Ziping became more and more agitated as he spoke, his eyes turning red.

"You wretch! You say you've done nothing wrong? Your junior sister doesn't like you! You were forcing her! If I hadn't appeared in time, she might have been harmed by you, you beast!"

Lin Hanyun's eyebrows shot up, her ample chest heaving with anger.

"What did I do wrong? As the eldest disciple of the Lingyun Sect, my junior sister should serve me!" Ma Ziping's expression seemed calm, but his eyes were filled with madness. He looked at Xu Yang and said seriously:

"So, you must not join the Lingyun Sect! Once you join, someone will control you, restrain you, and deprive you of your freedom. On the other hand, in our Three Blades Sect, as long as you have enough talent, you can do whatever you want! Even if you want a dozen or twenty female disciples to serve you, it doesn't matter!"

Xu Yang felt indifferent after hearing this. His original goal was the Lingyun Sect. As Ma Ziping said, the Lingyun Sect was more suitable for cultivation. As long as you were cultivating, few people would bother you, making it suitable for them to conceal their identities. On the other hand, the Three Blades Sect forced women into prostitution, and he had no interest in that. After all, whether it was with his disciples, Little Hongluan, or Xinya, it was always consensual, with no one forcing anyone.

Moreover, he thought the Three Blades Sect was quite despicable, no different from a demonic sect.

"How is it? After hearing that, do you want to join our Three Blades Sect? We are all men, and men understand men best. If it weren't for women, why would we work so hard to cultivate? Don't you think so?"

Tian Guangbo winked at Xu Yang, a lewd smile on his face.

The people of the Lingyun Sect could tell that Xu Yang had the highest talent among the four, and Tian Guangbo could naturally see that as well. That's why he had been focusing on Xu Yang and wanted to use words to seduce him into choosing the Three Blades Sect.

However, Xu Yang didn't even look at Tian Guangbo. Instead, he looked at Lin Hanyun, cupped his fist, and said:

"Sect Leader Lin, the four of us are focused on cultivation. I wonder if your sect can provide a quiet place for us to cultivate in peace!"

Lin Hanyun met Xu Yang's gaze and saw that his eyes were clear and bright, indicating that he truly wanted to join the Lingyun Sect. This made her feel flattered and overjoyed. She hurriedly said:

"Of course, I can make the decision now to arrange the best cave for you to cultivate in!"

"Thank you!"

Xu Yang cupped his fist towards Lin Hanyun.

On the other side, Tian Guangbo's smile vanished upon hearing Xu Yang's words, and his expression turned gloomy as he said:

"Young friend, have you thought it through? What are the consequences of going to the Lingyun Sect?"

"Elder Tian, are you threatening these young friends?" Lin Hanyun stepped forward, stood in front of Xu Yang, and glared at Tian Guangbo, rebuking him.

"Threatening? Not really. This elder is just speaking the truth. Young friend, the Lingyun Sect only has one Celestial Immortal Realm expert, while my Three Blades Sect has two, and soon there will be three!"

Tian Guangbo said it wasn't a threat, but it was a threat nonetheless. The implication was that if there were any friction between the two sects in the future, the Lingyun Sect would not be able to protect Xu Yang.

"Hmph, so what if there are three Celestial Immortal Realm experts? What do I have to fear!" Lin Hanyun snorted coldly.

"Sect Leader Lin is naturally not afraid, after all, you are as beautiful as a flower, and my big brother and I can't bear to hurt you!" Tian Guangbo chuckled strangely, then looked at Xu Yang behind Lin Hanyun and said coldly:

"However, young friend, if you join the Lingyun Sect, we will be enemies, not friends. If we fight, this elder may not be able to hold back!"

Lin Hanyun was about to say something when she saw Xu Yang walk out from behind her, his expression calm, and he smiled:

"I wonder, Sect Leader Lin, what is the Celestial Immortal Realm?"

Hearing this, Lin Hanyun remembered that Xu Yang cultivated Dou Qi techniques and hadn't converted yet. She quickly explained:

"According to the realm divisions of your world, the Celestial Immortal Realm is two major realms higher than the Immortal Dou Emperor!"

"Oh, so it's only two major realms higher," Xu Yang said meaningfully.

Tian Guangbo's expression turned so gloomy that it was almost dripping water. He said:

"Young friend, don't be too self-righteous. Although you stand at the pinnacle of the lower realm, with extraordinary talent and a panoramic view of the mountains, that is only your lower realm. To the upper realm, the lower realm is just a pond, and you are just a slightly larger loach in that pond!"

This was the first time Xu Yang had heard someone describe him like this. He smiled, not caring at all, and said: "Loach or latent dragon, what does it matter to me?"

"Ignorant fool, you're getting too big for your britches. Little Ma, teach him a lesson and let him know the rules of the upper realm!"

Tian Guangbo was enraged by Xu Yang's casual attitude and called out to Ma Ziping beside him.

Ma Ziping was also somewhat displeased with Xu Yang. He was just a loach from the lower realm, why was he acting so arrogant? Even if he was arrogant, he actually joined the Lingyun Sect, which he looked down upon. Did this person think the Lingyun Sect was better than the Three Blades Sect? If so, wouldn't that be like stepping on his face!

He made his move, his figure disappearing from the spot. Magnificent immortal light bloomed in the void, and an extremely strong Dao rhythm condensed.

"Boom!"

An extremely fierce fist wind, like a mountain collapsing, smashed towards Xu Yang's face.

"How dare you!"

Lin Hanyun shouted sharply and was about to step forward to stop him, but her movements were blocked by Tian Guangbo.

Tian Guangbo's expression was gloomy, and he smiled: "This is a matter for the younger generation. We elders should not interfere…"

Before he could finish speaking,

A miserable cry was heard.

Ma Ziping flew out like a broken kite, falling weakly to the ground. His whole body seemed to have turned into a bowed shrimp, curled up into a ball, his face pale. After a moment, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood: "Pfft—"