Under normal circumstances, when humans and demonic beasts signed contracts, if one party died the relationship would be severed.
The major tribes, giving face to Tonggu Zhenren and Qiye Zhenren, didn’t want to blow things up too much, so they took another step back, letting Li Qingyang and the others who had signed contracts commit suicide, thereby restoring the masterless state.
“Sorry.”
Jun Changxiao said coolly: “My sect disciples signed life-bound contracts with your tribespeople.”
The powerhouses from the major tribes immediately widened their eyes.
“Hahaha!”
Suddenly, Tonggu Zhenren burst out laughing.
Life-bound contracts were the highest level among contract types. Once a life-bound relationship was established, it was prosperity together, downfall together.
“Disciple!”
After laughing, Tonggu Zhenren said: “Have your disciples all commit suicide!”
“Ah?”
Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded.
However, he quickly understood what his master meant, so he gave Li Qingyang and the others a look.
“Clang clang clang!”
In an instant, the disciples drew their swords and placed them against their own necks.
The major tribes immediately panicked.
The Thunder Ridge Tribe powerhouse hurriedly said: “Boy, don’t act rashly, let’s talk this through!”
Although they couldn’t confirm whether life-bound contracts had truly been established, the tribes definitely didn’t dare gamble, because what was stolen were all tribal elites—some were even future heirs that might not emerge once in several thousand or ten thousand years!
Seeing them grow nervous, Jun Changxiao thought darkly: “I have hostages, what do I have to fear!”
Tonggu Zhenren said coolly: “If I’m not mistaken, these demonic beasts should be elites from your tribes. If they died, the loss would be quite significant.”
“…”
The faces of the tribal powerhouses immediately became ugly.
Originally they came aggressively to demand their property, but because of the life-bound contracts, they instantly became the ones being threatened. This plot twist came a bit too fast!
Of course.
The major tribes wouldn’t give up easily.
No matter what, they had to take the stolen demonic beasts back.
“Swoosh!”
“Swoosh!”
Just then, powerhouses from the Realm Hall flew over. When they saw various major tribes surrounding a sect, the expressions on their faces immediately became complicated.
Wait a minute!
Why were Tonggu Zhenren and Qiye Zhenren also here?
“Hmph!”
The Thunder Ridge Tribe powerhouse said with a cold face: “You from the Realm Hall have finally arrived!”
The various major tribes also gave cold looks, their fury barely containable.
The Realm Hall ostensibly controlled the entire world. All the tribes’ eggs had been stolen—if they were going to settle accounts, they’d naturally find this organization first.
Sensing the anger from all tribes, the Realm Hall powerhouses who had arrived were very confused.
“Tonggu senior!”
A high-ranking official said respectfully: “What’s the situation?”
Tonggu Zhenren said: “The major tribes have come aggressively to bully my disciple. Your Realm Hall is usually responsible for maintaining world peace—can you tolerate fellow tribesmen being bullied?”
Jun Changxiao’s pot-shifting could only be considered child’s play. The true pot-shifting expert was this big shot—one sentence shifted all the pots to the Realm Hall, and even elevated the matter to the level of racial conflict.
“Hmph.”
The Azure Nether Dragon King, who had been silent, spoke up: “You humans stole so many beast eggs from various tribes. If the Realm Hall doesn’t give an explanation today, don’t blame us for being merciless!”
This time they came to welcome the Dragon Emperor, but didn’t expect the major tribes to also be here, so they naturally had to stir things up.
“…”
The corners of the Realm Hall powerhouses’ mouths twitched.
At least a hundred major tribes were present, all having had eggs stolen—this was truly terrifying! Just who was this incredible person who did this!
Also!
Shouldn’t you be looking for the culprit in this matter? Why are you all blaming our Realm Hall?
No choice.
The culprit involved was protected by Tonggu Zhenren. The major tribes had no recourse, so they could only point their spears at the Realm Hall. Who told you to be the law enforcers!
“Everyone.”
Qiye Zhenren played peacemaker, saying: “This old man has generally understood the situation. Actually there’s no need to make things so tense. Why don’t we all take a step back.”
These words nearly made the major tribes curse.
We’ve been stepping back since we arrived, while you humans have been pushing your advantage!
“Hmph.”
The Thunder Ridge Tribe powerhouse said with a cold face: “Our tribespeople must be taken away today!”
“That’s right!”
Other tribal powerhouses expressed their stance one after another.
No matter how much they backed down, the principle of taking the demonic beasts back remained unchanged!
“How about this.”
Qiye Zhenren suggested: “They were able to sign life-bound contracts with your tribespeople, which shows they have great affinity with each other. Since you want to take them away, take them all together.”
“I don’t agree!” Jun Changxiao immediately refused.
Those were all his core disciples—how could he let various major tribes take them away!
“Brat!”
Tonggu Zhenren transmitted: “The first essential element of signing life-bound contracts is that both parties’ attributes perfectly match. The various major tribes’ territories all have powerful attribute energies. If your disciples go there, their strength will definitely improve significantly!”
“Really?” Jun Changxiao questioned.
Tonggu Zhenren said: “Take the Thunder Ridge Tribe’s Thunder Pool for example. The interior contains extremely intense lightning-attribute energy. Your disciple who signed a life-bound contract with the Thunder Ridge Beast can enter together to be tempered. Breaking through to Core Formation will be extremely easy!”
Jun Changxiao’s heart immediately stirred.
Since ascending from the sect, they hadn’t added any new martial cultivation facilities. If the Thunder Ridge Tribe’s Thunder Pool could allow Li Qingyang to greatly improve, that would definitely be a good thing!
“There’s also the Ice Phoenix Tribe’s Ice Cold Pool. The interior contains ice-attribute energy that’s second to none in the entire Upper Realm. Your female disciple with an ice-attribute physique could enter and her realm advancement speed would only be faster,” Tonggu Zhenren continued.
“But… what if the major tribes bully my disciples?”
“They’ve already signed life-bound contracts. If they dared bully your disciples, they’d be going against their own tribespeople.”
“Uh…”
Jun Changxiao began to seriously consider it.
“Moreover.”
Tonggu Zhenren added: “When your disciples’ cultivation improves, it can also drive the contract beasts’ improvement. Once they realize this, they’ll probably be too happy to contain themselves.”
“Alright.”
Jun Changxiao immediately stated his position: “You can take these demonic beasts, but you must also take this master’s disciples!”
The major tribal powerhouses nearly coughed up blood.
We came all this way, and we have to take back a human too? What kind of nonsense is this!
“If you don’t agree.”
Tonggu Zhenren said coolly: “We can only perish together.”
“Swish!”
“Swish!”
Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji once again placed their swords against their necks.
“Damn it!”
The tribal powerhouses gnashed their teeth in anger.
“Fine!”
The Thunder Ridge Tribe powerhouse said: “Humans can be taken, but they can only stay in our tribe for two years. After two years, get lost immediately!”
“Tch.”
Jun Changxiao snorted coldly: “As if my disciples would refuse to leave!”
“It’s decided then,” Qiye Elder said. “The tribes will take them away, time limit two years, with the Realm Hall as witness.”
“…”
The Realm Hall powerhouses collapsed.
We still haven’t figured out what’s going on, how did we suddenly become witnesses?
…
Because Wangu Sect’s disciples had signed life-bound contracts with their own tribespeople, the major tribes didn’t dare act rashly, so after ‘friendly’ negotiations, they agreed to take the people back to their tribes for a period of two years.
“Sect Master!”
Li Qingyang stood at the foot of the mountain holding the Thunder Ridge Beast, reluctance showing in his gaze.
“Give this master a surprise in two years,” Jun Changxiao said with a smile, standing at the mountain gate.
“Yes!”
Li Qingyang turned and left with the Thunder Ridge Tribe.
Lu Qianqian, Ye Xingchen, Xiao Zuiji, and Su Xiaomo also reluctantly followed their respective major tribes one after another.
The murderous aura gathered in the firmament gradually faded as the tribes departed.
“Whew!”
Purple Scale Demon King let out a long breath.
The Dragon Tribe didn’t pursue the matter of the stolen eggs, allowing him to feel completely relieved.
Old Purple was comfortable, but Jun Changxiao facing the great hall felt his heart being cut like a knife, in deep pain, after all the several core disciples he regarded as his treasures had just left him like this.
“Letting others take them away, am I useless as a sect master?”
“Yes.”
The system admitted frankly.
Jun Changxiao clutched his chest and said: “I feel terrible, want to cry!”
Though the disciples and contract beasts being taken by various tribes was also their fortuitous encounter, what if the situation were different? What if it involved life and death? Wouldn’t he have no ability to protect them?
“So the host needs to become stronger—strong enough that without relying on your master, without relying on external forces, you can protect the relatives you value most,” the system said.
He didn’t take this opportunity to encourage Jun Changxiao to shop in the store, because a true good friend sends warmth at critical moments.
“You all still haven’t left—are you staying to mooch a meal?” Tonggu Zhenren looked at the Realm Hall warriors, a trace of impatience appearing on his face.
“Farewell!”
“Farewell!”
The Realm Hall forces quickly left Wangu Immortal Mountain.
They arrived with faces full of question marks, left with faces still full of question marks.
They’d even carried countless pots, because the major tribes had blamed them for the egg theft.
The deed was done by Jun Changxiao, but after all he belonged to the human camp, so the Realm Hall responsible for managing worldly affairs had to be able to take pots, carry pots.
Of course.
They still obtained one very important piece of intelligence—that Wangu Sect’s sect master was actually Tonggu Zhenren’s disciple!
“Master.”
On a distant mountain peak, the hunched elder said in surprise: “This boy has quite the backing!”
He and Fairy Lingyao had arrived early, but because powerhouses from various tribes had gathered at Wangu Sect, and there were top-tier powerhouses like Tonggu Zhenren present, they had no qualifications to go over.
Simply put.
With that kind of formation just now, there weren’t many qualified to approach.
Fairy Lingyao said: “The Realm Hall was discussing earlier how to target Wangu Sect. Now they’ve probably completely abandoned all such thoughts.”
“If Jin Hao knew about this, he’d probably cough up blood too,” the hunched elder laughed.
Fairy Lingyao said coolly: “Right now he should pray more that Wangu Sect doesn’t grow too quickly, otherwise his life is in danger.”
“Let’s go.”
“We’re going back.”
Before leaving, she looked toward a certain direction, thinking: “The places where the major tribes live have exceptionally harsh environments. Can he survive two years?”
“Step!”
Ye Xingchen, who was following the Panhu Tribe powerhouses, suddenly stopped, turned to look back at Wangu Immortal Mountain, clenched his fist and said: “Sect Master, wait for my return!”
“Woof woof!”
The Panhu Beast that resembled a husky barked twice, then nuzzled against its master.
Seeing this, the Panhu Tribe powerhouse nearly couldn’t resist beating Ye Xingchen, after all this was the tribe’s carefully selected next tribal successor, yet had befuddledly signed a life-bound contract with a human trash!
Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji and Su Xiaomo also involuntarily stopped to look back at Wangu Immortal Mountain.
This departure from the sect—who knew what kind of trials they would experience, but they had already made a decision in their hearts—become stronger, become even stronger!
Sect Master.
Fellow disciples.
Wait for our return!
…
Two years really wasn’t too long. What changes these core disciples would have upon their return could only be awaited.
“Disciple.”
After seeing off the friends who came to help, Tonggu Zhenren said meaningfully: “The Upper Realm is far more complex than you imagine. The path of developing a sect is destined to be very long.”
Jun Changxiao clenched his fist and said: “Master, this disciple wants to become stronger!”
Seeing his eyes flashing with absolute desire for power and strength, Tonggu Zhenren said seriously: “Then follow your master to the Extreme Dao Cave Dwelling and accept two years of hellish training.”
“Good!”
That very day, Jun Changxiao entrusted sect affairs to Hua Meigui to manage, and resolutely left Wangu Immortal Mountain.
At the beginning, Dog Sheng only used Tonggu Zhenren’s disciple name for intimidation by borrowed authority. Now leaving with him to accept hellish training, they would be true master and disciple in the genuine sense.
“Husband.”
On Dragon Head Peak, watching the gradually disappearing figure, Hua Meigui thought: “I will manage the sect well and wait for your return in two years.”
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