Chapter 162

These were the other true disciples of Yuhua Sect, each holding great power and central to the Xiandao Sect Sect.

The most striking figure, however, was a man dressed plainly, wearing a simple blue robe like an impoverished scholar from the mortal world, showing no trace of supernatural ability, and hovering in midair without any aura or radiant light.

But precisely because of this, it revealed his return to simplicity and purity.

"Senior Brother Hua cultivates the Panwu Great Strength Divine Art; his magic power is truly unmatched among all Yuhua Sect disciples—how else could he be called Zhongtian Du?"

"Yes, Senior Brother is immensely powerful, his magic boundless. When we cleared the Tianmo Battlefield, we slew over eighteen thousand six hundred Tianmo—Senior Brother alone killed ten thousand. The Tianmo I slew this time are barely a fraction of his tally."

"Senior Brother is the pillar of our Yuhua Sect; his profound magic power is known throughout all Gedaxian Sects. It's said that five years ago, the Da Xu Dynasty invited Senior Brother to perform rites to bring snow, to ensure a bountiful harvest next year—he caused snow to fall across eight thousand li, piling three feet deep. The Emperor of Da Xu was so stunned he knelt and begged Senior Brother to take his daughter as a servant. Is this true?"

"Huh? Where did the remaining three thousand Tianmo go? Who was that? A streak of emerald light passed—Biyan Qixiu Mang? Could it be Jin Jin Shitai?"

"Not Jin Jin Shitai—he couldn't move that fast. Jin Jin Shitai is only at the True Qi Realm; how could his flight speed be this swift? I know every true disciple of Yuhua Sect who cultivates Biyan Qixiu Mang—could it be Fang Yu, the newly promoted true disciple?"

One true disciple suddenly noticed a distant streak of emerald light, then saw all the Tianmo beyond Jiugong Jin Ta annihilated—his face instantly showed astonishment.

"It must be Fang Yu. His cultivation speed is astonishing. Senior Brother must be wary—Fang Qingxue's progress is already rapid, and now Fang Yu has appeared. His flight speed suggests at least the Daoist Gang Qi Realm!"

Another true disciple spoke up.

"No concern."

A gentle voice rang out in the crowd—it was Senior Brother Hua Tian Du, as rumored. He glanced toward the distance and smiled faintly. "Every disciple promoted to true status has had extraordinary encounters. For Fang Yu to reach the Daoist Gang Qi Realm is nothing. Even if he ascends to the Golden Core Realm, it means little to me. But he did save our Yuhua Sect disciples—according to sect rules, I ought to reward him."

"Ah, Senior Brother is truly benevolent, with a heart that embraces all disciples."

"Indeed. Even if Fang Yu reaches the Golden Core Realm, he would still be beneath Senior Brother's notice. Fang Qingxue is the same—no matter how much she struggles, she cannot match Senior Brother Hua."

"Senior Brother's compassion is admirable, but pity for Fang Yu—he would have received your reward if he were here."

"Senior Brother shows such care for his junior brothers and sisters—we are truly in awe."

Hearing Hua Tian Du's words, all the true disciples displayed expressions of admiration.

"You're all too kind. Since he contributed to the sect, as Senior Brother, I must reward him—it would be wrong to envy my junior brothers and sisters."

Hua Tian Du's face softened into a gentle smile. "The same applies to these inner disciples—they protected our Yuhua Sect disciples; I naturally must reward them."

As he spoke, Hua Tian Du raised his hand, and eight elixirs landed in the hands of the eight inner disciples.

"Jiazi Great Elixir! Senior Brother, you're incredibly generous—this elixir requires countless spiritual herbs and years of cultivation, and immense magic power to forge. One pill grants sixty years of lifespan!"

"I merely have abundant magic power, so I forged extra for emergencies. Enough—let's descend."

Hua Tian Du smiled.