Demon Sword Sect's Undercover-Chapter 744 - 743: Shan Sect Annual Meeting 2

"It was the disciple who acted too rashly!" Hou Niao explained.

Judge Cheng waved his hand, "It has nothing to do with whose fault it is! It is only related to the conviction of Sword Cultivators! And responsibility! Once you reach this position, you must take on the challenges that come with this level! Isn’t the True Disciple supposed to do just that? Or should everyone treat you like a lucky charm?"

Some people want to see you fail, want to laugh at the Sikong Mansion, but now they haven’t gotten their wish fulfilled, yet they’ve ended up with countless doubts!

Congratulations, you’ve successfully provoked the hostility of two Prince Manors, I don’t even know how you did it. Maybe you can teach me someday?"

Hou Niao embarrassedly said, "Uncle Master is joking, I really didn’t do it on purpose!"

"Go prepare yourself, although you still have a month, it might not be enough time for you. Hurry back when you’re ready, you certainly have a lot of nerve."

Hou Niao slowly stood up, and before leaving, he turned back and bowed deeply, then he left at a leisurely pace.

Judge Cheng sat steadily, accepting his bow, both of them clearly understood why.

The saying goes, "Circumstances create heroes." In the past, such a young disciple would have been suppressed to death because he challenged tradition and affected the interests of most people. But in the present time, it is just perfect.

Appreciation can’t be eaten as food, no matter how excellent one is, what does it matter if he is not one’s own kin?

What’s important is at this critical juncture, as the Jinxiu Continent undergoes great changes and the Outer Space world is about to descend, everyone feels the pressure from Outer Space and reflects whether they can survive the intrusion of Outer Space Cultivation Power into the Jinxiu Continent.

The answer isn’t very optimistic. They themselves know that many Divine Skills and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures have to be sought through wishes from Outer Space, like a beggar... How can they muster the courage to face this reality with stout hearts?

The weight of a Cultivator lies in observing heaven, earth, and oneself. Anyone with even a bit of Dao Foundation understands that the Jinxiu Continent is being invaded, not invading others. The difference is vast. freewёbnoνel.com

Since it is no longer possible to shut the door and live one’s own little life, no longer possible to bask in self-intoxication with delusional pride, then self-reformation has become a very important trend. It requires purifying one’s mind, breaking the old rules, and needing new figures to emerge.

Heroes are needed!

Because the distribution of benefits in the old world is nearing its end, if they have not overturned it themselves, the visitors from Outer Space will do so just as well, and even more thoroughly and cruelly.

This has become the consensus among some Cultivators of the upper echelons. It’s these people who pushed Hou Niao, the most active little guy, to the forefront, wanting to see how he will keep jumping?

They don’t regard him as the true chosen one but use him to muddy the waters so they can identify the true talents and undertake a complete overhaul of the Shan Sect system.

In the eyes of these predecessors, the true future should belong to those with upright character, fair-mindedness, and sufficient reputation.

Chaotic times are not rare in the Jinxiu Continent. A significant characteristic is that those who stand out first often do not have the last laugh. Their outcomes either get discarded by the era or become stepping stones for others, and tragedy is intended for such people.

"When the time comes, heaven and earth will work together; when fortune fades, even heroes have no freedom."

That’s the fate of such people.

Dig deep pits, store abundant grain, lead without dictating, cultivate a reputation... Whether it’s the Mortal World or the Cultivation World, those who ultimately succeed are always such people.

Someone like Hou Niao, who revealed his sharp edges from the early stage, is merely a forerunner, a query stone. How could Heavenly Dao possibly choose such a person to pioneer new realms, unless it wishes to throw the Universe into greater chaos?

That’s precisely why they support him secretly—the outcome is already decided, so let him bounce around a bit. After all, he can’t bounce to the end.

An important chess piece is still just a chess piece.

It’s a pity, a very capable disciple. Had he not insisted on leaping out himself, his future achievements might have been considerable; but now, does he really think there are no costs to overturning things?

The heavy cost, too, is the price of youth.

...Hou Niao was being treated to a banquet, hmm, he was the one being entertained.

Fang Yazi, Wang Mian, Zong Qian, Rao Zongzhi, Hai Xixi, several friends close to him held a feast in the most luxurious restaurant in Jade Capital to welcome him back alive, as Fang Yazi put it; everyone agreed deeply.

To survive an encounter with a Constellation True Inheritor while also dealing them an unexpected setback is a feat not just anyone in Shan Sect Quanzhen can claim. Including True Disciples, who dares to boast such capability aside from Sirius Duan Wuqian?

Back then, the battle was deeply classified internally for secrecy, but as things gradually stabilized in Pingliang State and the rumors subsided, bits of gossip began to spread. Hou Niao’s name started to widely circulate within Shan Sect Quanzhen, establishing him as the foremost figure among the Tongtian third realm disciples, aside from True Disciples, and he implicitly carried the banner for those aspiring to challenge the True Disciples.

Indeed, countless Sword Cultivators began to gravitate towards him. While it’s undeniable that most of them were opportunists, hoping to carve out their fortune from the impending storm, that is the way of the Cultivation World—people come together for profit and scatter over injury.

His drinking friends at this moment might not be entirely free of interest-driven ties, but there was more friendship among them; to him, this was the best kind of relationship.

"There are also two people, Yu Shangjiang from Sima Mansion and Lan Kecheng from Situ Mansion, who will be representing the Tongtian third realm cultivators at the annual conference. They are outstanding in their respective fields and are the leading disciples of their generation in both mansions. Of course, none can compare with you, Senior Brother."

Wang Mian chuckled.

Hou Niao glared at him, "Don’t try to sweet-talk me. My opponents aren’t them, not anyone. Remember, I only want to change some unfair things, not to take what belongs to our fellow disciples within the sect."

Rao Zongzhi retorted unabashedly, "If you don’t take, how can you make changes? If you can’t even take for yourself, how can you expect to bring fairness to others? So, Old Hou, stop with the pleasantries. We’re all brothers; there’s no need for them."

Hou Niao paused, feeling there was sense in his words and had no desire to argue. Even if they were friends, they would never fully understand what he truly thought. Perhaps Fang Yazi understood a little, but only just a little.

"Who knows what will be said at the annual conference? I need a speech. I’m not familiar with these occasions; whose literary flair is a cut above the rest?"

Fang Yazi muttered, "Senior Brother, you’re not clueless about what to say; it’s that you fear you’ll speak thoughtlessly and won’t be able to control yourself..."

The group laughed. They all admired Hou Senior Brother’s courage, but such an event was indeed not the place for reckless speech. Transformations within the sect must gain understanding from all sides to reach a consensus, rather than brazenly confronting everyone in public and forcing all into a corner with no retreat.

In the end, they’ll see what changes the sect will make regarding the True Disciples’ positions after the conference, how many spots could be offered, and by what methods will they decide the candidates?