Disciples who shouldn’t exist?
Jun Changxiao’s eyes gradually narrowed—this expression was rare and frightening.
The young man smiled: “Sect Master Jun can rest assured. This humble one will absolutely not spread information about that disciple of yours, because…”
“Boom!”
Suddenly, a tremendous sound erupted.
Violent spiritual energy instantly shook the thatched cottage into pieces.
“Master!”
The four masked people exclaimed in alarm.
However, when they tried to rush over, Jiang Xie and the Ning brothers had already blocked their path, coldly saying: “Stand still and don’t move!”
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
Air currents howled, debris flew everywhere.
Jun Changxiao stood proud and erect, the spiritual energy in his fist not yet dissipated.
The young man stood up covered in dust, smiling: “Sect Master Jun, your temper is a bit volatile.”
“Remember this.”
Jun Changxiao said coldly: “Don’t attempt to threaten me, and don’t repeatedly test my bottom line.”
His bottom line was his disciples.
No one could threaten them or madly probe that boundary.
“Understood.” The young man smiled.
He seemed utterly unconcerned about being coldly punched just now.
“Regarding cooperation, this Sect Master will consider it after returning.” Jun Changxiao said: “Farewell for now.”
“Sect Master Jun.”
The young man said: “This humble one sincerely wishes to befriend you.”
“Whether we can become friends depends on Your Excellency’s future behavior. If you continue threatening and causing trouble, we can’t be friends—only enemies.”
“Let’s go.”
Jun Changxiao led the four elders away.
Having finally met the mastermind who kept troubling the sect, he naturally had no interest in continuing to argue.
The masked people stepped forward, concerned: “Master, are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
The young man rubbed his chest: “That fellow’s strength is formidable!”
“Master.”
Suddenly, a black shadow appeared behind him out of nowhere, voice sinister: “Judging from the aura this person just released, his strength is probably no weaker than a Half-Saint.”
His feet hovered as if ghostly.
From the aura he emanated, his strength was extremely powerful.
If Jun Changxiao hadn’t discovered him early, he definitely wouldn’t have merely punched the young man once, nor would he have left so good-naturedly.
“Half-Saint?”
The masked person exclaimed: “That strong?”
Jun Changxiao’s earlier sword strike slicing off a distant mountain peak was very impressive, but having Half-Saint level strength was truly hard to believe!
The young man said gravely: “For an obscure nobody to grow to such extent in such short time is truly terrifying. Those old fossils insisting on using forceful methods to recruit him are truly more hindrance than help!”
The last part clearly showed some anger.
“Master.”
The black shadow reminded in a low voice: “Some things are better kept in your thoughts. No need to speak them aloud, lest walls have ears.”
“Alas.”
The young man shook his head: “Truly one step wrong, every step wrong. Wanting to recruit Jun Changxiao for our use will probably be extremely difficult now.”
“Master, in this subordinate’s view, though the Eternal Ancient Sect has great potential, it may not necessarily bring substantial help to our great undertaking. Moreover, given that fellow’s personality, he’ll probably cause trouble everywhere.” The masked person said.
The young man said: “When this sect first rose, I was already paying attention. Back then I thought like you, but what’s the result? Three years later, today it already has the qualifications to rival first and second-rate sects.”
“…” The masked person fell silent.
“Moreover.”
The young man continued: “Jun Changxiao’s personality, if utilized properly, will definitely stir the Starfall Continent into chaos.”
“With the girl possessing the Demon Emperor Constitution at the Eternal Ancient Sect, we can make a big issue of this.” The black shadow said.
The young man shook his head: “If we really do that, Jun Changxiao will fight us to the death.”
“Does Master seem quite wary of him?” the black shadow said.
The young man said: “Initially I didn’t think so, but after meeting him today, I realized this person is absolutely not to be trifled with. If possible, befriend him. If not, try not to provoke him.”
“I’m afraid those old fellows will insist on using their own methods to repeatedly provoke Jun Changxiao.” The black shadow said.
“Let’s go.”
The young man said: “Return to headquarters.”
Before leaving, he glanced at the destroyed house and shook his head: “What a pity that the place where Master Fan once lived has been destroyed.”
“Either frequently destroying swords he forged, or demolishing houses he lived in—Jun Changxiao and Master Fan must have had a feud in their past lives.” The black shadow said.
The young man smiled: “Fortunately, Master Fan went to East Sea Yu Province and has had no news since. Otherwise he’d definitely visit the Eternal Ancient Sect to have a good discussion with him.”
The black shadow said curiously: “What exactly were all those weapon forgers taken to East Sea Yu Province twenty years ago for?”
“The value of weapon forgers lies in forging equipment.” The young man said: “The value of equipment lies in warfare.”
“In that case, the three outer provinces also seem restless.” The black shadow murmured.
The three outer provinces.
Namely East Sea Yu Province, West Sea Ling Province, and South Sea Hao Province.
They were originally one with the Starfall Continent. During the ancient era when emperors fought in chaos, they were forcibly struck away, driven into the ocean depths.
Because the endless ocean obstructed them, the three great provinces had almost no contact with the inland nine provinces, equivalent to three separate independent small worlds.
…
Eternal Ancient Sect.
After returning, Jun Changxiao sat continuously in his study contemplating matters about the young man, thinking darkly: “How did he know about Yao Mengying?”
The little girl had always cultivated within the sect. Moreover, with the Concealment Cultivation Technique, even when going to the Demon Valley she wasn’t discovered. Logically, information shouldn’t have leaked out.
The system said: “Could it be that when the Innate Demon Constitution awakened, they detected it through some ability?”
Jun Changxiao leaned back in his chair, murmuring: “If so, it means the other party is connected to the Demon Sect remnants who separated years ago.”
“Mm.” The system said.
When discussing serious matters, it stopped joking around.
“Then now we just need to follow the Demon Sect remnants line to investigate.” Jun Changxiao said.
If not for the powerful expert lurking outside the thatched cottage, given his temperament he would have already pressed the young man to the ground and thoroughly ground him down, then captured him for proper interrogation.
“You’re overthinking.”
The system said: “Since they invited you over, how could they not be prepared?”
Jun Changxiao shook his head: “Without quickly identifying this hidden sect force, it’s truly like a fishbone stuck in the throat.”
“Sect Master.”
Just then, Liu Wanshi bounced in cheerfully: “What did you need me for?”
“The God of Cooking Competition is starting soon. You must prepare well and definitely win the championship for this Sect Master.” Jun Changxiao said.
“Yes, yes!”
Liu Wanshi said: “Since the Culinary Arts Competition ended, this disciple has been constantly preparing. When the God of Cooking Competition starts, I absolutely won’t bring shame to the Sect Master or the sect!”
“Hand the canteen matters to your father for now. Focus on researching culinary arts.” Jun Changxiao said.
“Okay!” Liu Wanshi said.
Soon after, the Ning brothers were also summoned.
Jun Changxiao instructed: “Accelerate the speed of recruiting disciples. Strive to reach the full thirty thousand as soon as possible.”
“Yes!”
After the two left, Jun Changxiao leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples: “How can I improve the Heroes Competing for Supremacy Rankings placement?”
“Could it be…”
He paused: “This Sect Master must lead disciples to challenge high-level sects?”