Chapter 2049: Gathering Content

Murong Tian has slightly long cheeks, a hooked nose, triangular eyes; at a glance he looks like a sinister character.

Moreover, his cultivation is Sixth Tier Late Stage; although not at the peak, his True Essence is very solid, showing his true strength, and he is indeed outstanding among these people.

Behind Murong Tian, there really are two Eighth Tier Early Stage guards personally protecting him.

However, the True Essence Quality of these two guards is just average; they seem to be merely for show.

Murong Tian glanced around the assembled crowd, nodded satisfiedly, and said loudly:

"Thank you, fellow martial brothers and sisters, for coming to show your support; please take your seats quickly!"

After everyone had taken their seats, Murong Tian continued: "As the Holy Son of the Sect, it is my duty to strive to raise the strength of all my fellow martial brothers and sisters."

You all are busy with cultivation in daily life; let's take this relaxed opportunity to exchange pointers with our fellow sect members.

Anyone who wants to come out and demonstrate can go to the Mid-Mountain Ridge to practice.

The rest of us will eat and watch, drawing some essence from it."

"This is how it starts! The content of the gathering is always like this.

Murong Tian repays grudges with grudges, and vengeance with vengeance.

Those with nothing to do just eat, drink, and watch the excitement from the side!"

Li Jian sent Ye Liuyun a Transmission Voice.

Martial Cultivator disciples gathering and sparring with each other is originally quite normal.

Upon hearing Li Jian's words, Ye Liuyun also understood that this was Murong Tian's way of openly establishing his authority.

Normally, whoever offends him will surely get beaten today.

Li Jian again sent Ye Liuyun a Transmission Voice, saying: "I need to warm up the stage first; otherwise, if it's awkward, Murong Tian will later blame us for not cooperating with him! Moreover, finishing my performance early and stepping off stage will keep me safe later!"

After Li Jian finished speaking, he immediately stood up, clasped his fists toward Murong Tian, and said: "Brother Tian, my swordsmanship has improved recently."

"Let me show you a few moves; please give me some pointers."

"Good! We welcome Holy Son Li Jian to display his skills for us!"

Murong Tian led the applause to show welcome.

He also nodded at him satisfiedly, secretly praising his sensibility.

Subordinates like Li Jian, who aren't very useful, can only get by by gauging his mood from his eyebrows and eyes.

Li Jian leapt out and performed a flashy but impractical sword routine; to Ye Liuyun it appeared full of flaws, and a straightforward chop would be more practical.

However, Li Jian's sword intent was indeed somewhat stronger than before, indicating that he had not neglected his cultivation during this period.

So after Li Jian's performance ended, Ye Liuyun also joined everyone in clapping for him.

At this moment, Murong Tian's gaze shifted to Ye Liuyun and he said: "This junior brother, are you the newcomer Chen Feng?"

"Would you be willing to offer a couple of comments on Holy Son Li Jian's swordsmanship?"

Upon hearing that, Ye Liuyun immediately realized he was being tested.

He immediately stood up, clasped his fists, and said: "Newcomer Chen Feng, thank you, Holy Son Murong, for giving me this opportunity to attend the gathering and broaden my horizons."

Out of courtesy, he first expressed gratitude for Murong Tian's invitation, then began to exalt others and belittle himself.

"Everyone present here are my senior brothers and sisters.

Whether in strength or experience, they are far richer than I.

How dare I show off my modest skills before experts!

Moreover, I am merely an Alchemist.

I can talk a bit about alchemy, but otherwise I see no profundity.

Fellow senior brothers and sisters, if you ever have any needs regarding pill refining, I will do my utmost!"

Ye Liuyun finally restated his attitude, so Murong Tian was quite satisfied with his response.

Murong Tian also smiled and said to Ye Liuyun: "All right, from now on we'll come to you for help with alchemy; if you have any other problems, feel free to seek us out! From now on we're all fellow sect members, one family, no need for formalities!"

"Thank you, Holy Son!"

Ye Liuyun clasped his fists in thanks, then sat down.

Murong Tian also gave Li Jian's swordsmanship a brief comment.

"Your sword intent has improved; focus more on practical application!"

He also knew Li Jian was just going through the motions, so he didn't say much more.

"Spot on! It seems Murong Tian really does have some skill!"

Ye Liuyun, however, secretly thought to himself:

After Li Jian returned, he was also relaxed and at ease.

"He just tested you; I was sweating for you.

Fortunately you managed to get through it.

From now on we have nothing else to do but eat, drink, and watch the excitement!"

Li Jian sent Ye Liuyun a Transmission Voice.

Afterwards, a few more people went out to perform, and they began sparring in pairs; Ye Liuyun wasn't particularly bored either, and it was good to get a sense of these disciples' abilities.

Soon, Murong Tian began calling out names for people to come forward.

Moreover, the opponents for those he called out were also designated by him.

Thus those he called out were naturally beaten to a pulp, yet they dared not show dissatisfaction.

Murong Tian even put a noble spin on it, claiming it was to enhance their combat experience and skills through real combat; therefore they could say nothing and only endure.

Whenever someone was beaten unable to get up, Fengchen would rush over, help them up, and offer kind words of comfort.

Ye Liuyun paid attention to Fengchen's movements.

He discovered that Fengchen was communicating with each person via Soul, likely trying to persuade them to join his faction.

But Murong Tian pretended not to see any of it.

However, there were two disciples: one gritted his teeth as if he had agreed to Fengchen, the other was hesitant.

Ye Liuyun saw it clearly: after someone agreed to Fengchen, Fengchen's hands were clasped as he walked back.

When Murong Tian saw Fengchen's posture, a cold fierceness flashed in his eyes.

But it seemed only one person had agreed to Fengchen, and Ye Liuyun could not be sure whether that was a secret signal between Fengchen and Murong Tian.

"Senior brother Qi Huan, it's been a long time since I've seen you make a move."

"Why not come out and stretch a bit, and let me, your junior brother, see how far your strength has progressed?"

At that moment, Murong Tian called out to a man who was hungrily stuffing food into his mouth.

Ye Liuyun looked toward him and found that the disciple who seemed to have agreed to Fengchen was sitting behind Qi Huan, tending his wounds.

"If you want to act, you go first; don't always push others out.

Aren't you also gone a long time without making a move?

Is your strength waning, so you dare not act?"

Murong Tian sneered, "If I act, I'm afraid I'll hurt you, senior brother, and that would be bad!"

"Since the First Holy Son relies on his status, let the Second Holy Son step in! Liu Zimo, Xing Baiyu, the two of them, are unfit to be my opponents!"

Qi Huan said boisterously.

Liu Zimo and Xing Baiyu, seated not far from Murong Tian, heard it but merely scoffed, showing no anger.

Among the crowd, it caused no great commotion.

Ye Liuyun, finding it odd, asked Li Jian, "What's Qi Huan's background?"

"Qi Huan is Qiao Yun's disciple."

And Qiao Yun is a renowned Calf Guardian.

"Anyone who dares to provoke his disciple will have Qiao Yun show up and beat both the disciple and the master! So although Qi Huan doesn't get along with Murong Tian, Murong Tian can't do anything about him."

Li Jian replied.

"Qi Huan is rather interesting! But why does he provoke Fengchen?"

Ye Liuyun thought to himself, "Could it be that he also knows Fengchen is a pawn arranged by Murong Tian?"