Su Ye, from this moment on, you are our Houtu Sect's Holy Son!
The Sect Leader suddenly declared loudly.
As soon as the Sect Leader's words fell, everyone in the entire square was shocked.
A lad who had not yet officially joined the sect, having just undergone the test, had directly become a Holy Son!
This caused the other disciples to feel unwilling and envious, one after another.
However, the talent of this lad named Su Ye, who could light up all four segments of the Houtu Pillar with one punch, was monstrously evident, plain for all to see!
There was simply no way to dispute it!
I oppose!
Suddenly, Tao Wenzhi spoke up.
Sect Leader, we have no clear understanding of this lad's origins, and he hasn't officially joined the sect yet.
To suddenly make him our Houtu Sect's Holy Son now would likely fail to command public respect.
Tao Wenzhi stated.
This Su Ye was personally brought by Yan Tianzong to be tested. If he became a Holy Son, it would be tantamount to Yan Tianzong nurturing two Holy Sonren!
This would greatly elevate Yan Tianzong's prestige!
Tao Wenzhi would never allow such a thing to happen.
Elder Tao, don't forget the rules passed down from ancient times in our Houtu Sect: those who can light up all four segments of the Houtu Pillar are qualified to directly become Holy Sonren.
The Sect Leader said.
Sect Leader, I feel the position of Holy Son is of great importance and shouldn't be handled too casually.
Tao Wenzhi insisted.
Elder Tao has a point. I don't agree either,
suddenly, a high-ranking member stepped forward and said.
I don't agree either.
...
In the following moments, over a dozen high-ranking members continuously stepped forward, one after another expressing their support for Tao Wenzhi.
You people...
the Sect Leader's face turned livid with anger.
It seems Tao Wenzhi's faction within the Houtu Sect is truly powerful.
He's actually rallied so many high-ranking members to publicly oppose the Sect Leader.
The internal strife within this Houtu Sect is quite intense,
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Originally, Ye Yunfei had no interest in these internal conflicts of the Houtu Sect.
But this Tao Wenzhi had targeted Ye Yunfei at every turn since his arrival at the Houtu Sect, which had already ignited Ye Yunfei's wrath.
Hahaha...
You old geezer, not only do you publicly oppose the Sect Leader's decision, you even disregard the ancient rules passed down by the Houtu Sect.
Truly putting on quite the show of authority.
I think you might as well become the Houtu Sect's Sect Leader.
After all, your current power already surpasses the Sect Leader's.
Ye Yunfei suddenly laughed and said.
As soon as Ye Yunfei's words were spoken, immediately, everyone in the entire square was utterly astonished.
Tao Wenzhi held a high position and wielded great authority within the Houtu Sect, even daring to rival the Sect Leader.
Now, a junior lad actually dared to provoke him so openly.
Brat, you're seeking death!
Tao Wenzhi flew into a rage. With a flash of his figure, he charged towards Ye Yunfei.
Immediately, a rolling pressure of spiritual power, deep as an abyss and vast as a sea, came crushing down upon Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had been prepared. He immediately activated his Heavenly Shadow Robe and explosively retreated in an instant, reappearing several thousand meters away, staring coldly at Tao Wenzhi.
What incredible speed!
Everyone was greatly shocked.
Old geezer, you'll regret offending me,
Ye Yunfei glared at Tao Wenzhi, his eyes flashing with cold light.
Brat, I'll kill you right now!
Tao Wenzhi was furious to the point of madness.
Within the Houtu Sect, he was accustomed to being overbearing; even the Sect Leader he dared to contradict publicly.
But now, a junior lad was provoking him so openly!
This made him feel utterly humiliated!
Elder Tao, that's enough!
Su Ye, from this moment on, you are our Houtu Sect's Holy Son!
This is my decision, and it is also the rule passed down from ancient times by the Houtu Sect.
Rules must not be disregarded!
The Sect Leader suddenly shouted loudly.
Then, with a wave of his hand, a yellow token flew out and landed before Ye Yunfei.
This token was thick, heavy, and majestic, carved with patterns related to earth-attribute laws.
It was the Houtu Sect's Holy Son Token!
Elder Yan, arrange a cultivation peak for Su Ye,
the Sect Leader said.
Then, his figure moved, transforming into a streak of light as he vanished into the distance in an instant.
Ye Yunfei's words just now had deeply moved the Sect Leader, making him directly adopt a firmer stance!
Tao Wenzhi's face was extremely gloomy as he stared at the departing back of the Sect Leader.
Brat, keep yourself alive.
After a moment, Tao Wenzhi shot a cold glance at Ye Yunfei, his tone carrying an obvious threat, before turning and leaving.
Old geezer, I'll definitely outlive you,
Ye Yunfei replied.
Humph!
Tao Wenzhi snorted coldly and left the square with Ouyang Feng and a group of high-ranking members.
Before Ouyang Feng left, he turned to look at Ye Yunfei and drew his hand across his throat.
This was already the second time he had made this gesture towards Ye Yunfei, the warning meaning extremely strong.
Ye Yunfei directly ignored it; such actions seemed utterly childish in his eyes.
Su Ye, Tao Wenzhi won't give up easily. He'll definitely use every possible means to deal with you.
Be careful in everything you do within the Houtu Sect from now on,
Elder Yan said, appearing somewhat worried.
As Tao Wenzhi's sworn enemy, he understood Tao Wenzhi's temperament very well.
To achieve his goals, he would often stop at nothing.
I'll be careful,
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Elder Yan took Ye Yunfei and selected a cultivation peak.
This cultivation peak happened to be right next to the one where Da Di Daozhang cultivated.
At the mountain's summit was a cave abode.
Inside the cave abode was arranged a Spirit Gathering Formation that drew in the surrounding Spiritual Qi, concentrating it.
This caused the Spiritual Qi within the cave to be extremely rich, turning into a misty form that could almost be touched.
Sitting cross-legged inside the cave, Ye Yunfei felt his entire body was comfortable and at ease.
The Xuanhuang Star truly lives up to being the core of the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
The Spiritual Qi and the laws of heaven and earth it possesses are absolutely not something the Tianxuan Continent can compare to.
The Houtu Sect is merely a local sect, yet it can provide disciples with cultivation cave abodes so rich in Spiritual Qi,
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
My purpose in coming to the Houtu Sect is merely as a stepping stone. Once I get the Houtu Sect's recommendation, I can go to the Heavenly Dao Academy.
At that time, I must thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of Master Protector,
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Next, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Nine-Yang Scripture.
At that very moment.
Su Ye, come out!
Suddenly, a loud shout sounded outside the cave abode.
Oh? Those looking for trouble have arrived,
Ye Yunfei's face darkened.
Thus, Ye Yunfei walked out beyond the cave abode's entrance.
He saw over a dozen disciples standing before the cave entrance.
All of them possessed strengths at the Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Levels of the Grotto-Heaven Realm.
What do you want.
This Holy Son is in meditation. Get lost!
Ye Yunfei said with annoyance.
Su Ye, we don't accept that you've just joined and already become a Holy Son.
We challenge you!
One of the Sixth-Level Grotto-Heaven Realm disciples took a step forward and declared.
My name is Zhang Jie. I...
this Sixth-Level Grotto-Heaven Realm disciple was saying.
*Slap!*
Before he could finish his words, he felt a human figure rush towards him like a galloping horse, delivering a slap across his face.
Thus, this disciple named Zhang Jie was sent flying into the sky like a spinning top, whirling dozens of times in the air before crashing onto the ground in the distance.