Chapter 124: Amidst Everyone's Praise, Lin Yang's Decision

Exactly!

Shadow Peak Peak Master Su Wuniang, a middle-aged beautiful woman who looks very striking, also spoke up: "If we fight over this, we'll purely be like an egg hitting a stone, asking for trouble."

It would be better to yield first place to Heavenly Dao Peak, saving trouble and being truly deserved.

The other peak masters also nodded in agreement.

Body Tempering Peak Master Chen Sheng also spoke: "I'm even more worried; the previous master of our Body Tempering Peak, Han Ya, had conflicts with Peak Master Lin."

Although I've taken over Body Tempering Peak, I know life is precious; if Peak Master Lin settles old and new scores and takes action against me, wouldn't I be suffering Han Ya's bad luck?

Our Body Tempering Peak will absolutely not participate in this Grand Tournament. Chen Sheng expressed his stance firmly.

Heavenly Dao Peak's strength is beyond our reach; naturally we dare not contend with it.

Better yet, let's do as Su Wuniang said and directly award the first-place prize to Heavenly Dao Peak.

They responded, each speaking in turn.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder finally understood the true reason why the six peak masters dared not participate in the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament.

Indeed, that's the case; everyone can see the changes in Lin Yang these days—who would dare to contend with him?

Of course, he had also considered simply giving the first-place quota of the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament to Heavenly Dao Peak.

But that would be too direct and too much of an insider move.

Moreover, what kind of sect would it be if there were no contention or fighting?

He continued: "Don't forget, the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament is related to the Azure Province Grand Tournament, and the top three of the Azure Province Grand Tournament have a chance to go to Central Province to participate in the Central Province Assembly."

Could it be that even so, you still don't want to participate in the Grand Tournament?

The Mysterious Yellow Continent, although composed of the various provinces, all extend outward from Central Province.

Central Province is the very heart of the continent; there martial arts run rampant, masters are as numerous as clouds, and there reside the Five Supreme Sects.

The Five Supreme Sects exist like a pyramid on this continent.

The Central Province Assembly is jointly organized by the Five Great Sects; disciples of outstanding talent have the chance to directly join the Five Great Sects at the assembly, thereby soaring to great heights.

After merely hesitating for a few seconds, the six said: "We are willing to yield this opportunity to Heavenly Dao Peak."

They can't even contend against Heavenly Dao Peak in the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament, so why would they dare to dream of contending for the top three in the Azure Province Grand Tournament to participate in the Central Province Assembly?

"You…" the Grand Elder pointed at them, clearly at a loss for words.

At that moment, Lin Yang and the Fifth Elder arrived gracefully.

Lin Yang raised his sword-brows and spoke loudly: "I have heard all of your concerns."

I have no interest in this Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament; as for the tournament, you six peaks may simply practice among yourselves.

Upon hearing this, the six peak masters' eyes instantly sparkled; their previously extinguished fighting spirit seemed to reignite.

After all, the rewards the Grand Elder offered for this Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament are truly too many.

Previously, they dared not act rashly due to fear of Lin Yang's terrifying Heavenly Dao Peak strength, but now, if Lin Yang has no interest in the tournament, they have become interested.

Su Wuniang whispered: "Is what Peak Master Lin said true?"

Everyone also looked toward Lin Yang.

"Naturally!" Lin Yang simply nodded slowly.

After all, these rewards offered by the Grand Elder hold absolutely no appeal for him.

Even that Imperial-grade cultivation method was given by him to the Grand Elder, so he naturally has no interest in participating.

Seeing Lin Yang nod,

Su Wuniang then said: "In that case, my Shadow Peak is willing to participate in the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament."

My Formation Peak is too.

My Elixir Peak is the same.

……

In a moment, the six peak masters all expressed their willingness to participate in the Grand Tournament.

At this moment, they no longer bear the appearance of stubbornly refusing to participate just moments ago.

"You…" the Grand Elder was once again angered by them.

Then.

He looked at Lin Yang and said: "Lin Yang, are the two disciples of Heavenly Dao Peak really not participating in this Azure Cloud Sect Grand Tournament?"

I would suggest letting those two disciples participate in this Grand Tournament to enhance their combat experience.

Lin Yang shook his head: "This level of combat is useless for them."

In fact, Lin Yang spoke rather euphemistically; given Li Yilan and Ye Xiaoji's strength, participating in this level of combat would not only provide no practical help, but would also be a kind of dimensionality-reducing strike.

They are too strong, easily causing negative effects on the sect's disciples, which is detrimental to the sect's development.

The Grand Elder fell silent for a few seconds, also understanding this reasoning.

Lin Yang then said: "Grand Elder, I just heard the Fifth Elder mention that there are sect Grand Tournament related matters to discuss with me; what exactly is it?"

The Grand Elder replied: "If Heavenly Dao Peak does not participate in the Grand Tournament, then there's really nothing to discuss."

After all, he had the Fifth Elder invite Lin Yang precisely to discuss the matter of the six peaks' unwillingness to participate in the Grand Tournament; now that Heavenly Dao Peak is not participating, there's naturally nothing to discuss.

Lin Yang nodded.

He did not rush to leave the Elders' Council chamber.

Instead, he turned his gaze and looked toward Li Mu beside him.

As adults, having made an agreement, we must take responsibility for our words.

He said expressionlessly: "Peak Master Li, return to Sword Peak immediately; today I will bring Li Yilan to fight our way up Sword Peak, fulfilling the promise made at the disciple recruitment convention to challenge Sword Peak."

Li Mu's body trembled, his gaze vacant as he looked at Lin Yang: "Peak Master Lin, earlier I was momentarily confused; now I realize my mistake—there is no intention whatsoever within Sword Peak to oppose you again."

Lin Yang gave a cold snort: "Adults must take responsibility for their words and actions."

Li Mu's face showed despair; he knew Lin Yang's resolve was set.

A moment of silence passed.

He suddenly drew his sword, and with a swing, he cut off his own arm.

Crimson blood spurted forth.

This sight startled all the elders and the peak master.

They stared blankly.

Li Mu endured the pain, lifted his head to look at Lin Yang, and said in a deep voice: "Today I offer this arm to atone for my past mistakes; I only ask that Peak Master Lin not hold the past against me."

Back then he was arrogant, thinking Luo Wuqing unworthy to be sect leader and Lin Yang unworthy to be peak master, and he despised them from the bottom of his heart.

For that, he committed many wrongs.

But now.

After witnessing Lin Yang's change and the transformation of Heavenly Dao Peak, he understood many things, realizing he was a frog in a well, narrow-minded and arrogant.

He wanted to change, and starting anew was not too late.

Seeing Li Mu like this,

Lin Yang also didn't say anything more.

He gave a slight bow to the elders and prepared to leave.

"Lin Yang, wait!"

Just as Lin Yang was about to leave, the Grand Elder shouted, "Since the Azure Cloud Sect's grand competition and Heavenly Dao Peak refuse to participate, I have decided to let those two disciples take part in the Azure Prefecture Grand Competition."

Lin Yang froze, preparing to refuse.

After all, he truly had no interest in the grand competition.

"You cannot refuse."

The Grand Elder said, "The Azure Prefecture Grand Competition is only one part; what truly matters is the Central Prefecture Grand Assembly."

"Such talents ought to go to the Central Prefecture Grand Assembly; that is the true stage of the strong, the paradise of heaven's pride."

"It is where countless heroes gather."

"It is a grand celebration of the entire Mysterious Yellow Continent."

And at that moment.

A system notification also sounded in Lin Yang's ear.

【Ding—】