“ hē hē ， shī dì zhēn shì liǎo bù qǐ ， jū rán yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， jiù ràng líng guǐ zōng wàng fēng guī fú ， rú cǐ bà qì wài lù ， xiǎng bì chuán shuō zhōng de dù jié qī dà néng yě bù guò rú cǐ le 。”
“呵呵，师弟真是了不起，居然以一人之力，就让灵鬼宗望风归服，如此霸气外露，想必传说中的渡劫期大能也不过如此了。”
"Haha, junior disciple truly deserves admiration. With just one person, you managed to bring the Spirit Ghost Sect under your control, such a display of power and authority! It seems even legendary experts at the Tribulation Transcendence stage wouldn't be any better."
lín xuān yǔ lóng xìng shào nián bìng pái ér lì ， hòu zhě de kǒu zhōng zé shì zé zé chēng qí ， duì lín xuān shì chēng sòng bù yǐ 。
林轩与龙姓少年并排而立，后者的口中则是啧啧称奇，对林轩是称颂不已。
Lin Xuan stood side by side with the龙姓少年 (Dragon Surname Youth), who was marveling at his abilities. However, Dragon Surname Youth wasn’t just flattering him; he genuinely admired Lin Xuan. Initially, he had waited for news from Lin Xuan at their agreed meeting point, but as time passed and no word came, a hint of worry began to form in his heart.
rán ér lóng xìng shào nián kě bú shì zài pāi mǎ pì ， ér shì zhēn duì lín xuān wǔ tǐ tóu dì ， yuán běn tā zài yuē dìng zhī chù ， děng lín xuān de xiāo xī ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， jiǔ jiǔ bú jiàn dòng jìng ， xīn lǐ ， yǐ yǐn yuē yǒu le yì diǎn dān xīn 。
然而龙姓少年可不是在拍马屁，而是真对林轩五体投地，原本他在约定之处，等林轩的消息，随着时间的推移，久久不见动静，心里，已隐约有了一点担心。
The Spirit Ghost Sect was not weak; it was an extraordinary force inherited from ancient times. Although Lin Xuan was impressive, venturing alone into such perilous territory might still be risky.
líng guǐ zōng kě bú shì ruò zhě ， ér shì chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ de fēi fán shì lì ， lín shī dì suī rán liǎo de ， kě yí gè rén shēn rù lóng tán hǔ xué duō shǎo hái shì yǒu yī xiē bù tuǒ 。
灵鬼宗可不是弱者，而是传承自上古的非凡势力，林师弟虽然了得，可一个人深入龙潭虎穴多少还是有一些不妥。
Was the decision made too hastily?
qián miàn de jué dìng shì bú shì tài cǎo shuài le 。
前面的决定是不是太草率了。
If something happened to Lin Xuan, how could he explain this to his senior sister?
ruò shì lín shī dì yǒu gè hǎo dǎi ， zì jǐ huí qù zěn me xiàng shī jiě jiāo dài 。
若是林师弟有个好歹，自己回去怎么像师姐交代。
With these thoughts in mind, Dragon Surname Youth had planned to send people to secretly assist Lin Xuan. But then, right at that moment, he received a transmission talisman from junior disciple Lin.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， yuán běn tā yǐ dǎ suàn dài rén qù qiāo qiāo jiē yīng lín xuān ， nǎ zhī dào jiù zài zhè shí ， què jiē dào le lín shī dì fā lái de chuán yīn fú 。
心中如此想着，原本他已打算带人去悄悄接应林轩，哪知道就在这时，却接到了林师弟发来的传音符。
Upon reading it, Dragon Surname Youth almost thought he was going mad. While the statement might have been exaggerated, the content of the transmission was truly outrageous.
bù kàn zé yǐ ， yī kàn lóng xìng shào nián jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ fēng le ， zhè zhǒng shuō fǎ huò xǔ yǒu kuā zhāng zhī chù ， dàn chuán yīn fú de nèi róng ， dàng zhēn shì tài lí pǔ 。
不看则已，一看龙姓少年几乎以为自己疯了，这种说法或许有夸张之处，但传音符的内容，当真是太离谱。
Had he misunderstood? Junior disciple Lin claimed to have brought the Spirit Ghost Sect under his control alone?
yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， lín shī dì jū rán shuō tā yí gè rén jiù ràng líng guǐ zōng guī fù 。
有没有搞错，林师弟居然说他一个人就让灵鬼宗归附。
This… could that be possible?
zhè …… zhè kě néng me ？
这……这可能么？
The sect had tens of thousands of disciples and countless extraordinary techniques; how could one person conquer it all by himself?
gāi pài dì zǐ kě shì yǒu shí wàn zhī duō ， qí gōng yì fǎ wú shù ， zǒng duò de jìn zhì xiàn jǐng shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， yí gè rén jiù jiāng qí tiāo le ？
该派弟子可是有十万之多，奇功异法无数，总舵的禁制陷阱数不胜数，一个人就将其挑了？
To be honest, even if a Tribulation Transcendence expert tried, the outcome would still be uncertain. Junior disciple Lin was clearly exaggerating.
shuō jù bú kè qì de ， huàn yī wèi dù jié qī dà néng lái ， néng bù néng zuò dào ， yī jiù shì liǎng shuō ， lín shī dì ， zhè bú shì kuā zhāng shì shén me ？
说句不客气的，换一位渡劫期大能来，能不能做到，依旧是两说，林师弟，这不是夸张是什么？
However, Dragon Surname Youth knew Lin Xuan’s character well—never someone to speak falsely or boast. If he hadn’t achieved such an outcome, there would have been no way he would claim it in a transmission talisman.
rán ér dào lǐ rú cǐ cè kē ， lín xuān de wéi rén tā yě xiǎo de ， jué bú shì xū yán fú kuā de xìng gé ， shì jiù shì ， fǒu jiù fǒu ， ruò méi yǒu zuò dào ， jué bù kě néng zài chuán yīn fú zhōng zhè yàng shuō 。
然而道理如此测苛，林轩的为人他也晓得，绝不是虚言浮夸的性格，是就是，否就否，若没有做到，绝不可能在传音符中这样说。
Thus, with excitement and skepticism, anticipation and anxiety, he led his people to the Spirit Ghost Sect. Former enemies were now treated like honored guests, and after further inquiry, they indeed found that Lin Xuan had become the sect’s leader.
yú shì huái zhe xīng fèn yǔ huái yí ， qī dài yǔ tǎn tè ， tā dài rén qù le líng guǐ zōng ， yuán běn dí duì zōng mén de xiū xiān zhě ， rú jīn què jiāng tā men dāng dà yé yī yàng de gòng fèng zhào gù ， zài shāo yī dǎ tīng ， gāi pài guǒ rán yǐ zūn lín xuān wéi zhǔ 。
于是怀着兴奋与怀疑，期待与忐忑，他带人去了灵鬼宗，原本敌对宗门的修仙者，如今却将他们当大爷一样的供奉照顾，再梢一打听，该派果然已尊林轩为主。
Dragon Surname Youth was overjoyed. After understanding what happened, he regarded Lin Xuan as a demigod. A junior Tribulation Transcender could defeat such formidable opponents; one person subduing an entire sect—this made him an outstanding hero!
lóng xìng shào nián zhè yī xǐ nà shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， děng nòng qīng liǎo shì qíng de jīng guò ， jiǎn zhí duì lín xuān shì ruò tiān rén le ， xiǎo dù jié qī de xiū xiān zhě ， yě néng dǎ guò ， yí gè rén xiáng fú yí gè zōng pài ， zhè bú shì liǎo bù qǐ de yīng xióng shì shén me ？
龙姓少年这一喜那是非同小可，等弄清了事情的经过，简直对林轩视若天人了，小渡劫期的修仙者，也能打过，一个人降伏一个宗派，这不是了不起的英雄是什么？
So now, his words to Lin Xuan were sincere, not mere flattery.
suǒ yǐ tā xiàn zài duì lín xuān shuō de huà ， dōu fā zì fèi zàng ， jué fēi fèng chéng pāi mǎ de 。
所以他现在对林轩说的话，都发自肺脏，绝非奉承拍马的。
"Ha ha, Senior Brother is too generous in your praise. Such a conclusion was something I hadn’t anticipated either. Ultimately, it’s all due to luck. To say that junior disciple can match Tribulation Transcendence experts is far too harsh on me."
“ hē hē ， shī xiōng guò yù ， néng yǒu zhè yàng de jié jú ， shì xiǎo dì shì xiān yě méi yǒu xiǎng dào dì ， guī gēn jié dǐ ， hái shì yùn qì ， jiù cǐ shuō xiǎo dì néng pì měi dù jié qī de xiū xiān zhě ， nà shì tài guò zhé shā xiǎo dì le 。”
“呵呵，师兄过誉，能有这样的结局，是小弟事先也没有想到地，归根结底，还是运气，就此说小弟能媲美渡劫期的修仙者，那是太过折杀小弟了。”
Lin Xuan waved his hand and spoke lightly. With such power and experiences, he had long since become indifferent to honor or disgrace. Moreover, he knew his own strength; while formidable in the same rank, there was still a gap when compared to true Tribulation Transcenders.
lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， yún dàn fēng qīng de shuō 。
林轩摆了摆手，云淡风轻的说。
On the path of cultivation, pride would only bring disaster. Lin Xuan wouldn’t be so foolish.
shí lì dào le tā zhè ge děng jí ， yòu yǒu rú cǐ fēng fù duō cǎi de jīng lì ， xīn xìng zì rán yě zǎo jiù róng rǔ bù jīng ， hé kuàng zì jǐ de shí lì zì jǐ qīng chǔ ， zài tóng jiē xiū shì miàn qián gù rán shì qiáng dà yǐ jí ， dàn bǐ qǐ zhēn zhèng de dù jié qī ， duō shǎo hái shì yǒu nà me jǐ fēn chā jù 。
实力到了他这个等级，又有如此丰富多彩的经历，心性自然也早就荣辱不惊，何况自己的实力自己清楚，在同阶修士面前固然是强大以极，但比起真正的渡劫期，多少还是有那么几分差距。
Victory without arrogance, defeat without despair.
xiū xiān lù shàng duō jīng jí ， jiāo ào zì dà bú huì yǒu rèn hé shí zhì xìng de hǎo chù ， xiāng fǎn ， hái huì zāo zāi rě huò ， zhè yàng de chǔn shì ， lín xuān shì bú huì wèi zhī de 。
修仙路上多荆棘，骄傲自大不会有任何实质性的好处，相反，还会遭灾惹祸，这样的蠢事，林轩是不会为之的。
Dragon Surname Youth secretly admired him even more, feeling fortunate for his foresight in recruiting Lin Xuan into their sect. Otherwise, they might not have achieved such prominence today.
shèng bù jiāo ， bài bù něi 。
胜不骄，败不馁。
Moreover, this was far from over; he was confident that Lin Xuan would reach the Tribulation Transcendence stage soon. Once that happened, their sect would rise to become a superpower in the Dragon Realm.
lóng xìng shào nián àn àn xīn zhé ， ér qìng xìng de chéng fèn gèng duō ， hǎo hái zì jǐ dāng nián yǎn guāng bù cuò ， jiāng lín xuān zhāo lǎn rù zōng ， fǒu zé běn mén nǎ huì yǒu jīn tiān zhè yàng de shēng shì yǔ wēi fēng 。
龙姓少年暗暗心折，而庆幸的成分更多，好还自己当年眼光不错，将林轩招揽入宗，否则本门哪会有今天这样的声势与威风。
After all, junior disciple Lin wasn’t an ordinary cultivator; his current achievements were remarkable. With time, who said he couldn’t become a top-tier existence like Sovereign Dragon?
ér qiě zhè hái bù suàn jié shù ， rú jīn tā duì lín xuān jìn jiē dù jié qī ， nà shì xìn xīn shí zú 。
而且这还不算结束，如今他对林轩进阶渡劫期，那是信心十足。
With these thoughts, Dragon Surname Youth felt his blood boil and grew even more attached to Lin Xuan, determined to secure him at their sect no matter the cost.
yí dàn zhè yī tiān zhēn de dào lái le ， běn pài yě jiāng shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo ， chéng wéi nài lóng jiè de chāo jí shì lì 。
一旦这一天真的到来了，本派也将水涨船高，成为鼐龙界的超级势力。
This was the only concern. Such an outstanding cultivator would be fiercely sought after by any sect.
hé kuàng lín shī dì kě bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， rú jīn jiù rú cǐ liǎo de ， jìn jiē dù jié hòu ， yě jué bú shì yì bān yì yì shàng de dà néng néng gòu xiāng pì měi de ， jiā yǐ shí rì ， shuí shuō tā bù néng chéng wéi nài lóng zhēn rén yì bān de líng jiè dǐng jí cún zài ne ？
何况林师弟可不是普通的修仙者，如今就如此了得，进阶渡劫后，也绝不是一般意义上的大能能够相媲美的，加以时日，谁说他不能成为鼐龙真人一般的灵界顶级存在呢？
Fortunately, although junior disciple Lin had joined late, he showed deep loyalty to their sect. Compared to other superpowers, securing his allegiance with such a powerful force was indeed challenging.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lóng xìng shào nián yě bù yóu de rè xuè fèi téng qǐ lái le ， duì zhè wèi lín shī dì yě yuè fā kàn zhòng ， xià dìng jué xīn ， bù néng fù chū shén me dài jià yě yào jiāng tā lǒng luò zài běn zōng 。
心中如此想着，龙姓少年也不由得热血沸腾起来了，对这位林师弟也越发看重，下定决心，不能付出什么代价也要将他笼络在本宗。
Thinking this way, Dragon Surname Youth felt both relieved and anxious, but outwardly, he showed no emotion. He chatted with Lin Xuan for a while before they flew towards the depths of the Spirit Ghost Sect together.
zhè yě shì wéi yī kě lǜ zhī chù 。
这也是唯一可虑之处。
A few days later, Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of lightning and left. Although it was reasonable to have many tasks to handle after subduing the sect, as a hardworking cultivator, he had no interest in such trivial matters. He handed them over to Dragon Surname Youth.
xiàng lín shī dì zhè yàng liǎo bù qǐ de xiū xiān zhě ， fàng rèn hé yí gè zōng mén ， dōu shì huì pīn mìng zhāo lǎn de 。
像林师弟这样了不起的修仙者，放任何一个宗门，都是会拼命招揽的。
Although there were still several senior elders at the Spirit Ghost Sect, other cultivators far outnumbered those of Cloud Concealment Sect, it mattered little. The high-ranking cultivators under his control had all been ensnared by his soul suppression technique. Regardless of their thoughts, they dared not harbor any doubts; otherwise, they would face dire consequences.
hǎo zài lín shī dì suī shì bàn lù rù mén ， duì běn mén de qíng yì dǎo shì pǒ shēn * qǐ háng ·-=· yō dìng ·0-= tí gōng *， fǒu zé yǔ nà xiē chāo jí shì lì xiāng bǐ ， lǒng luò qí de chóu mǎ hái zhēn shì dà dà bù zú dì 。
好在林师弟虽是半路入门，对本门的情意倒是颇深*启航·-=·哟啶·0-=提供*，否则与那些超级势力相比，笼络其的筹码还真是大大不足地。
Since he now controlled the high-ranking cultivators, the remaining disciples, whether willing or not, could only submit to his authority. Lin Xuan knew this and didn’t need to stay to maintain appearances here.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， tā xīn lǐ shì bàn yōu bàn xǐ ， dāng rán biǎo miàn shàng ， què bú huì biǎo xiàn chū fēn háo ， yǔ lín xuān yòu dōng lā xī chě de liáo le jǐ jù ， liǎng rén biàn yì qǐ xiàng líng guǐ zōng de shēn chù fēi qù 。
想到这里，他心里是半忧半喜，当然表面上，却不会表现出分毫，与林轩又东拉西扯的聊了几句，两人便一起像灵鬼宗的深处飞去。
With this matter resolved, there were other tasks ahead. He planned to return to the main headquarters and discuss with the silver-eyed girl how to subdue Tai Xuan Sect and Sky Crystal Valley.
shù rì yǐ hòu ， lín xuān huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， lí kāi le cǐ chù ， suī rán àn lǐ shuō ， gāng gāng jiāng gāi pài shōu fú ， qiān tóu wàn xù ， hái yǒu xǔ duō shì qíng yào zuò ， dàn lín xuān nǎi shì kǔ xiū zhě ， duì zhè xiē zá wù ， nà shì bàn fēn xìng qù yě wú ， yī gǔ nǎo jiāo gěi le lóng xìng shào nián 。
数日以后，林轩化为一道惊虹，离开了此处，虽然按理说，刚刚将该派收服，千头万绪，还有许多事情要做，但林轩乃是苦修者，对这些杂务，那是半分兴趣也无，一股脑交给了龙姓少年。
After all, the Spirit Ghost Sect was just one of the three alliances; even though they had achieved the best outcome, the remaining two sects still required caution.
suī rán líng guǐ zōng de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo hái yǒu shù rén zhī duō ， qí tā děng jiē de xiū xiān zhě ， yě yuǎn fēi yún yǐn zōng néng gòu bǐ nǐ ， bù guò nà yòu yǒu shén me guān xì ， gāi pài de gāo jiē xiū shì ， jiē zhōng le zì jǐ de jìn hún shù ， bù guǎn xīn zhōng shì zěn me xiǎng de ， rú jīn tā men shì jué bù gǎn yǒu èr yì ， fǒu zé jiāng qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé 。
虽然灵鬼宗的太上长老还有数人之多，其他等阶的修仙者，也远非云隐宗能够比拟，不过那又有什么关系，该派的高阶修士，皆中了自己的禁魂术，不管心中是怎么想的，如今他们是绝不敢有二意，否则将求生不能，求死不得。
Each sect’s situation was unique. What worked for the Spirit Ghost Sect might not be as effective on Tai Xuan Sect or Sky Crystal Valley.
ér gāi pài de gāo jiē xiū shì jì rán jiē yǐ zhǎng wò ， nà shèng xià de dì zǐ ， bù guǎn yuàn bù yuàn yì ， dōu zhǐ yǒu wàng fēng guī fú ， zhè yì diǎn lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， suǒ yǐ gēn běn bù xū yào zì jǐ liú zài zhè lǐ chēng chǎng miàn le 。
而该派的高阶修士既然皆已掌握，那剩下的弟子，不管愿不愿意，都只有望风归服，这一点林轩心中有数，所以根本不需要自己留在这里撑场面了。
Better safe than sorry, especially with such significant matters, careful planning was essential.
cǐ jiān shì le ， ér jiē xià lái ， zì jǐ hái yǒu qí tā rèn wù ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi huí dào zǒng duò ， yǔ yín tóng shào nǚ hǎo hǎo shāng yì yī fān ， rú hé shōu fú tài xuán mén yǔ tiān jīng gǔ 。
此间事了，而接下来，自己还有其他任务，林轩准备回到总舵，与银瞳少女好好商议一番，如何收服太玄门与天晶谷。
This was Lin Xuan's assessment, but what followed was entirely different from his expectations.
bì jìng ， líng guǐ zōng zhǐ shì dāng rì de sān pài lián méng zhī yī ， rú jīn suī rán yǒu le zuì hǎo de jié jú ， dàn shèng xià de liǎng gè zōng mén ， què yě bù néng qīng xīn dà yì 。
毕竟，灵鬼宗只是当日的三派联盟之一，如今虽然有了最好的结局，但剩下的两个宗门，却也不能轻心大意。
As they say, there are no secrets that can remain hidden. The Spirit Ghost Sect becoming their subsidiary sect was a boost to their prestige and didn’t need to be concealed. In fact, it should have been actively promoted.
bì jìng ， měi gè zōng mén jiā zú ， qíng kuàng dōu shì bù tóng de 。
毕竟，每个宗门家族，情况都是不同的。
Thus, rumors began to spread in the nearby states, causing a stir throughout the cultivation world.
zì jǐ néng shùn fēng shùn shuǐ de jiāng líng guǐ zōng shōu fú ， dàn ruò shì àn tóng yàng de bù zhòu qù zuò ， duì tài xuán mén yǔ tiān jīng gǔ ， què wèi bì yǒu dà de yòng chǔ 。
自己能顺风顺水的将灵鬼宗收服，但若是按同样的步骤去做，对太玄门与天晶谷，却未必有大的用处。
The Spirit Ghost Sect had ancient origins and was the largest sect in White Plains Region. With such strength, how could they choose to submit?
xiǎo xīn shǐ dé wàn nián chuán ， tè bié shì zhè zhǒng dà shì ， nà jiù gèng xū yào hǎo hǎo de jì yì yī fān 。
小心驶得万年船，特别是这种大事，那就更需要好好的计议一番。
Unless their heads were kicked by donkeys, this must be false news.
zhè shì lín xuān de chuǎi mó ， rán ér jiē xià lái shì qíng de fā zhǎn ， què yǔ tā de xiǎng xiàng ， wán quán bù tóng 。
这是林轩的揣摩，然而接下来事情的发展，却与他的想象，完全不同。
Cultivators are generally unemotional; if it doesn’t concern them, they keep aloof. But with such a significant event, curiosity inevitably arose, especially among nearby sects who couldn’t afford to ignore it. They dispatched capable disciples secretly to gather information!
"Haha, junior disciple truly deserves admiration. With just one person, you managed to bring the Spirit Ghost Sect under your control, such a display of power and authority! It seems even legendary experts at the Tribulation Transcendence stage wouldn't be any better."
Lin Xuan stood side by side with the龙姓少年 (Dragon Surname Youth), who was marveling at his abilities. However, Dragon Surname Youth wasn’t just flattering him; he genuinely admired Lin Xuan. Initially, he had waited for news from Lin Xuan at their agreed meeting point, but as time passed and no word came, a hint of worry began to form in his heart.
The Spirit Ghost Sect was not weak; it was an extraordinary force inherited from ancient times. Although Lin Xuan was impressive, venturing alone into such perilous territory might still be risky.
Was the decision made too hastily?
If something happened to Lin Xuan, how could he explain this to his senior sister?
With these thoughts in mind, Dragon Surname Youth had planned to send people to secretly assist Lin Xuan. But then, right at that moment, he received a transmission talisman from junior disciple Lin.
Upon reading it, Dragon Surname Youth almost thought he was going mad. While the statement might have been exaggerated, the content of the transmission was truly outrageous.
Had he misunderstood? Junior disciple Lin claimed to have brought the Spirit Ghost Sect under his control alone?
This… could that be possible?
The sect had tens of thousands of disciples and countless extraordinary techniques; how could one person conquer it all by himself?
To be honest, even if a Tribulation Transcendence expert tried, the outcome would still be uncertain. Junior disciple Lin was clearly exaggerating.
However, Dragon Surname Youth knew Lin Xuan’s character well—never someone to speak falsely or boast. If he hadn’t achieved such an outcome, there would have been no way he would claim it in a transmission talisman.
Thus, with excitement and skepticism, anticipation and anxiety, he led his people to the Spirit Ghost Sect. Former enemies were now treated like honored guests, and after further inquiry, they indeed found that Lin Xuan had become the sect’s leader.
Dragon Surname Youth was overjoyed. After understanding what happened, he regarded Lin Xuan as a demigod. A junior Tribulation Transcender could defeat such formidable opponents; one person subduing an entire sect—this made him an outstanding hero!
So now, his words to Lin Xuan were sincere, not mere flattery.
"Ha ha, Senior Brother is too generous in your praise. Such a conclusion was something I hadn’t anticipated either. Ultimately, it’s all due to luck. To say that junior disciple can match Tribulation Transcendence experts is far too harsh on me."
Lin Xuan waved his hand and spoke lightly. With such power and experiences, he had long since become indifferent to honor or disgrace. Moreover, he knew his own strength; while formidable in the same rank, there was still a gap when compared to true Tribulation Transcenders.
On the path of cultivation, pride would only bring disaster. Lin Xuan wouldn’t be so foolish.
Victory without arrogance, defeat without despair.
Dragon Surname Youth secretly admired him even more, feeling fortunate for his foresight in recruiting Lin Xuan into their sect. Otherwise, they might not have achieved such prominence today.
Moreover, this was far from over; he was confident that Lin Xuan would reach the Tribulation Transcendence stage soon. Once that happened, their sect would rise to become a superpower in the Dragon Realm.
After all, junior disciple Lin wasn’t an ordinary cultivator; his current achievements were remarkable. With time, who said he couldn’t become a top-tier existence like Sovereign Dragon?
With these thoughts, Dragon Surname Youth felt his blood boil and grew even more attached to Lin Xuan, determined to secure him at their sect no matter the cost.
This was the only concern. Such an outstanding cultivator would be fiercely sought after by any sect.
Fortunately, although junior disciple Lin had joined late, he showed deep loyalty to their sect. Compared to other superpowers, securing his allegiance with such a powerful force was indeed challenging.
Thinking this way, Dragon Surname Youth felt both relieved and anxious, but outwardly, he showed no emotion. He chatted with Lin Xuan for a while before they flew towards the depths of the Spirit Ghost Sect together.
A few days later, Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of lightning and left. Although it was reasonable to have many tasks to handle after subduing the sect, as a hardworking cultivator, he had no interest in such trivial matters. He handed them over to Dragon Surname Youth.
Although there were still several senior elders at the Spirit Ghost Sect, other cultivators far outnumbered those of Cloud Concealment Sect, it mattered little. The high-ranking cultivators under his control had all been ensnared by his soul suppression technique. Regardless of their thoughts, they dared not harbor any doubts; otherwise, they would face dire consequences.
Since he now controlled the high-ranking cultivators, the remaining disciples, whether willing or not, could only submit to his authority. Lin Xuan knew this and didn’t need to stay to maintain appearances here.
With this matter resolved, there were other tasks ahead. He planned to return to the main headquarters and discuss with the silver-eyed girl how to subdue Tai Xuan Sect and Sky Crystal Valley.
After all, the Spirit Ghost Sect was just one of the three alliances; even though they had achieved the best outcome, the remaining two sects still required caution.
Each sect’s situation was unique. What worked for the Spirit Ghost Sect might not be as effective on Tai Xuan Sect or Sky Crystal Valley.
Better safe than sorry, especially with such significant matters, careful planning was essential.
This was Lin Xuan's assessment, but what followed was entirely different from his expectations.
As they say, there are no secrets that can remain hidden. The Spirit Ghost Sect becoming their subsidiary sect was a boost to their prestige and didn’t need to be concealed. In fact, it should have been actively promoted.
Thus, rumors began to spread in the nearby states, causing a stir throughout the cultivation world.
The Spirit Ghost Sect had ancient origins and was the largest sect in White Plains Region. With such strength, how could they choose to submit?
Unless their heads were kicked by donkeys, this must be false news.
Cultivators are generally unemotional; if it doesn’t concern them, they keep aloof. But with such a significant event, curiosity inevitably arose, especially among nearby sects who couldn’t afford to ignore it. They dispatched capable disciples secretly to gather information!