The Sect Master made his move, and the Elder's expression gradually became dangerous.
Originally, the Beast Taming Sect's selection trials were only open to disciples within the sect, and outsiders were not qualified to participate. However, Lin Qiubai appeared from nowhere.
He had essentially forced his way into the Sect's trial grounds, and even if he were killed, it wouldn't be considered a violation of the rules.
After all, their sect was located on the outskirts of the city rather than in the city center, where law enforcement was not very strict. Moreover, since this was a trial ground of the sect... if done discreetly and without drawing attention, it could still be manageable.
The situation was critical.
The Purple-Winged Thundercloud Leopard stood in front of Lin Qiubai, its fur bristling as it prepared for battle.
"Disciple, what are you doing?!"
The Beast Taming Sect Master's palm wind had already lifted Lin Qiubai's long hair. It seemed that in the next moment, overwhelming energy would pour down upon him.
But just as Elder Xiao's voice rang out, the Beast Taming Sect Master's figure suddenly froze in mid-air. Then he abruptly turned around and knelt on the ground.
The esteemed Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect actually knelt down!
What had just happened?
Or was it that this young man had an incredibly terrifying background?!
Whether it was the fierce-faced elder or the quirky Junior Sister Zhen not far away, they were both stunned, staring wide-eyed at everything happening before them, unwilling to miss what was about to occur next.
Before them, Lin Qiubai's finger pointed at the storage ring, and slowly, the soul of Elder Xiao floated out, a look of sorrow on his face as he gazed at the once-glorious Beast Taming Sect.
Once, this place was a top-tier mid-grade sect. Yet now, it had fallen so low that even disciples with temperament like Xu Feng had to be pampered and spoiled?
"Master, how did you end up like this?"
The sect leader of the Beast Taming Sect knelt on the ground, his voice hoarse as he let out a painful cry, tears streaming down his not-so-young face.
"That is my disciple, Yuan Danqiu. I raised him myself."
Elder Xiao first introduced him to Lin Qiubai before looking at Yuan Danqiu. The once young disciple had become the sect leader, and years of hard work had turned his hair slightly gray.
"I encountered some changes; everyone who went has died. Alas, I never expected that the once prosperous Beast Taming Sect would fall to such a state."
Elder Xiao's voice was somewhat desolate; he hadn't anticipated that two hundred years later, everything would have changed so drastically.
"Master, it is my incompetence. Over these two hundred years, not only have I failed to maintain the original status of the Beast Taming Sect, but each assessment has seen us drop in rank. Now..."
"Enough, enough. I am already a dead man. Just manage everything well.
But you must understand that the foundation of a sect cannot be supported by just one genius.
And besides, is Xu Feng really a genius? Not at all."
His achievements will inevitably be limited because he will encounter stronger geniuses and be defeated by them. This is certain; can't you see it?
Haha, Xu Feng is lucky. He provoked Lin Qiubai in the city, which saved him from death. If it were outside the city, I fear he would have been devoured by Lin Qiubai, leaving not even bones behind.
Elder Xiao waved his hand. After witnessing Lin Qiubai's abilities, he no longer looked down on ordinary geniuses.
A genius needs talent, character, intelligence, and diligence—none can be lacking! Xu Feng is at most a slightly talented fool who has been spoiled by the Sect.
It was precisely because he saw disciples like Xu Feng thriving that Elder Xiao decided to say a few more words.
"The Sect must adhere strictly to the rules!
Favoring a particular disciple will cause others to lose their sense of belonging. Especially if one disciple is favored more than others, it becomes even more terrifying. It will make other disciples lose their sense of belonging to the Sect!
When they go out in the future, how will they remember the good of the Beast Taming Sect?
They will hold grudges against the Beast Taming Sect for their past rather than feel grateful!
Every disciple, if they have a good character, will eventually have some connections; some disciples may even achieve greatness later in life.
It's not only the absolute top geniuses who are worth cultivating. There aren't many true prodigies in this world who reach an extraordinary level.
How can you make such a mistake?"
Elder Xiao's tone carried a sense of helplessness.
"Disciple... knows wrong... Master has returned, everything will be managed by Master."
Silence.
Elder Xiao fell silent.
If it weren't for some special encounters, he probably wouldn't have survived for two hundred years.
However, taking over the Beast Taming Sect again was simply impossible.
Yet Elder Xiao couldn't bear to see the Beast Taming Sect in such a state of decline.
He could only look at Lin Qiubai with a plea. He knew that Lin Qiubai had that slight... uniqueness, or perhaps one could say, something sinister.
Firstly, he had countless fortuitous encounters; Lin Qiubai often found precious treasures by chance.
In the tomb of the Bug Demon Ancestor, he took away the lifelong collection of a peak Nirvana Realm expert.
The level of treasure he could obtain with just the cultivation of the first layer of Origin Realm indicated that Lin Qiubai's fortune was extraordinarily abundant.
Secondly, that rare state of enlightenment was a trivial matter for Lin Qiubai.
In just over ten days, he managed to achieve enlightenment twice and even triggered the Rain of Dao Rhyme on both occasions.
It is worth noting that Lin Qiubai's Rain of Dao Rhyme could also benefit others!
For example, the Master of the Cloud Pavilion broke through from a Fourth Rank Alchemist to a Fifth Rank after receiving the baptism of a Dao Rhythm Rain.
During that Dao Rhythm Rain, Elder Xiao and Beast King Wang also gained considerable benefits.
This is quite terrifying.
If any disciples within the sect were to bathe in a Dao Rhythm Rain, their talents would surely reach new heights!
Therefore, if we could invite Lin Qiubai into the Beast Taming Sect... that would truly be a great blessing!
After a long silence, Elder Xiao disregarded his dignity in front of his disciple and shamelessly asked, "Brother, can you help me out?"
Saying this, he looked at Lin Qiubai with great anticipation.
"Huh?"
Yuan Danqiu was dumbfounded; this was not how things were supposed to go!
He thought Lin Qiubai was just the disciple of his master, merely his peer, but unexpectedly, he was referred to as "brother" by his master?!
Suddenly, the hierarchy had dropped.
Moreover, it seemed that his master was being extremely cautious, afraid that Lin Qiubai might refuse.
"What do you mean 'huh'?! You should call Lin Qiubai 'Master Uncle'!"
"Master Uncle..."
Yuan Danqiu called out hesitantly, feeling it was strange that at over two hundred years old, he had to address a fifteen-year-old boy as... Master Uncle...
"I'm afraid I can't. I promised the Pavilion Master to deliver the elixir to his old friend, and naturally, the sooner, the better."
"Brother, don't rush.
Let me explain.
Our Beast Taming Sect has once ranked among the top of the mid-tier sects, and there is only a thin line separating us from the top-tier sects!
So, our sect does have some foundation. Especially since there is a gorge behind our mountain that hides quite a few treasures.
If you are fortunate enough, obtaining a low-grade King-level Martial Art is not impossible..."
Low-grade King-level Martial Art!?
Lin Qiubai admitted he was tempted.
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