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Yin Boqing wanted to revoke Lu Chen's status as a True Disciple, but due to Elder Liu Hezhen's impeachment, it caused a huge uproar, and the situation became uncontrollable.
"Su Wutong, oh Su Wutong, are you guiding me or harming me?"
Lu Chen stood among the crowd, holding two boxes in his arms, looking somewhat wooden and dazed. However, inside, he was churning with turmoil and boiling emotions.
His initial intention for coming to the Five Element Sect to learn was merely due to Su Wutong's recommendation, who even found him a master and a powerful backing. Lu Chen thought he had latched onto a golden thigh and would soar to great heights from then on.
But now, looking back, ever since he became a disciple under Yin Boqing, aside from seeking advice himself, he had never received any true teachings from Yin Boqing. Instead of being taught Qigong methods, he was prohibited from interfering with Imperial Authority and faced numerous reprimands and warnings that felt like brainwashing.
Lu Chen had always been afraid to reveal his Yin True Cultivation. Now it seemed that was perhaps wise; if Yin Boqing knew that his Yin True Cultivation had already entered the Law of the Realm, who knew what fate awaited Lu Chen?
This master was indeed a big pit!
Lu Chen even began to doubt whether Su Wutong had some ulterior motive in easily pushing him into this pit.
However, Su Wutong was no longer in the mortal realm; her true self had undergone Corpse Transformation and reincarnated as a Princess in the household of Northwest Prairie King Murzaha. Even if Lu Chen wanted to ask her about it, he feared he wouldn't even see her face.
No matter how many questions Lu Chen had in his heart, he could only wait for an opportunity to meet Su Wutong again before asking her.
Turning his gaze back to reality, the Martial Arts Peak of the Five Element Sect remained chaotic due to Yin Boqing's intention to revoke Lu Chen's True Disciple status.
Yin Boqing was after all someone who had seen the world; his mindset was exceptional, and he had his own way of handling matters. Just as everyone was watching him with a sense of amusement, wondering how Yin Boqing would deal with this situation, he suddenly spoke up.
"This matter is temporarily set aside; we will discuss it later. No matter how chaotic things become, the final decision must be made by Supreme Master Taihuang personally."
The words were conveyed by an elder on his behalf; Yin Boqing couldn't even be bothered to speak himself. With a flash of his figure, he disappeared from the Martial Arts Peak.
By doing this, he essentially handed the decision-making power over to the crowd. They could discuss and tease as they pleased, but the final outcome had to be determined by the Supreme Emperor.
This meant that the final conclusion would only come after the Supreme Emperor emerged from seclusion!
High-ranking officials are indeed high-ranking officials; their thoughts are complex and multifaceted, effortlessly resolving what seems like an impossible situation. He was neither certain about Lu Chen's status as a True Disciple nor did he express his stance on-site, instead leaving Lu Chen in limbo.
At this moment, Yin Boqing had already left, but the competition for the Renowned List still needed to continue. Yin Boqing was the Great Arbiter, and even with his departure, there was still the Assistant Referee present, allowing the Renowned List competition to proceed.
The list of forty-seven True Disciples had all been recorded by Wang Jing, except for Lu Chen. With the sound of a bell, the competition began again, this time featuring forty-seven True Disciples competing against each other, making for an even more exciting scene.
However, Lu Chen no longer qualified; his status was pending. From Lu Chen's perspective, he felt he had no face left to participate in this so-called Human Ranking Competition.
Of course, no one took the initiative to approach him. In such an awkward position, no one wanted to associate with him and risk bad luck.
"Lu Chen, where are you going?"
At that moment, Princess Zhulan and Jiang Jie rushed over to ask, their faces filled with anxiety.
Lu Chen glanced at them, feeling a warmth in his heart. At such a time, only these few brothers dared to care about him despite public opinion.
"I'm going back. What else is there for me to do here? Don't I have enough shame already?" Lu Chen replied lightly, holding a box containing the Iron Sword and Longevity Pill as he prepared to leave the mountain.
After Yin Boqing left, no one paid attention to Lu Chen anymore; everyone's focus was on the Human Ranking Competition. Thus, he had to carry his box himself—neither could he leave it behind nor hand it over to someone else—otherwise, he would attract gossip and be labeled with a light-hearted crime.
At present, Lu Chen's tone and state of mind remained quite calm. Yin Boqing's actions indeed impacted his Dao Heart significantly.
However, in Lu Chen's view, he didn't care much about being a True Disciple or the Renowned List; they were merely fleeting clouds to him, and he didn't value them at all.
If he himself does not value this matter, then whether it is cheating or not becomes irrelevant.
"Let me be alone for a while!" Lu Chen said to Princess Zhulan and the others behind him, stopping them in their tracks.
Princess Zhulan and the others exchanged a few words and felt that it made sense. It was natural for Lu Chen to feel upset right now, so it was better to let him be alone for a bit.
Thus, they decided to return to Martial Arts Peak to observe the Human Ranking Competition. The forty-seven disciples participating were all skilled fighters. Their battles had many valuable aspects to learn from, and observing them could provide a wealth of experience for these Inner Sect Disciples who had stopped at the qualifying rounds.
"Master!"
Lu Chen returned to Empty Mountain Cave holding a box, and Old Mu immediately greeted him.
Lu Chen nodded but did not speak, maintaining a stern expression. Old Mu did not ask why Lu Chen was in a bad mood, nor did Lu Chen volunteer any information.
Old Mu never pried into matters that were not his concern; he held himself with great dignity. His composure was so steady that even Lu Chen felt inferior.
Old Mu continued with his work while Lu Chen sat at the table inside the cave, deep in thought.
At this moment, he was not a qualified True Disciple but rather a controversial pending disciple, caught in an awkward position.
The box containing the Iron Sword and Longevity Pill was placed beside him; both items were treasures that the Five Element Sect had yet to reclaim.
The Iron Sword would be a perfect match with Lu Chen's newly practiced Tidal Sword Technique.
As for the Active Longevity Pill, it seemed alive as it moved in his mouth like a worm, made from the flesh of a Fourth-Stage Longevity Qi Master. It could be swallowed directly to enhance Qigong cultivation and extend lifespan by five years—its effects were incredible.
If Lu Chen consumed the Longevity Pill and refined it, he would have hope of breaking through to Divine Power Body. He might even achieve a direct breakthrough without any hindrance.
However, Lu Chen is currently unable to use them because his identity is controversial and he does not qualify as a True Disciple. How could he dare to use these two treasures?
"Ah, Yin Boqing! Yin Boqing!"
Lu Chen sighed heavily, never expecting that Yin Boqing would openly suppress him at the True Disciple election event, and that the attack would be so severe, as if he wanted Lu Chen to be utterly defeated and unable to lift his head again.
What is his intention? Lu Chen still cannot discern whether it is good or bad.
"Su Wutong, oh Su Wutong, you have brought about my demise!"
Lu Chen recalled Su Wutong, this Master Gu who had only a slight connection with him, pushing him to the Five Element Sect and placing him under Yin Boqing's tutelage. Did he genuinely want to help him, or was he using Yin Boqing to persecute him?
Now all he can do is hope that the Supreme Emperor will emerge from seclusion soon. Once the Supreme Emperor is out, a conclusion can be drawn regarding whether Lu Chen qualifies as a True Disciple or not.
If he qualifies, how will the Five Element Sect compensate him? If not, what punishment will he face? Lu Chen felt overwhelmed by these thoughts.
He rested his elbows on the table, supporting his chin with his hands, and closed his eyes to take a break.
By the afternoon, just as Lu Chen woke up, he heard footsteps approaching outside.
Soon after, Princess Zhulan, Jiang Jie, Lu Renjia, and Jiang Youdang entered Lu Chen's cave one after another.
Their expressions were not good. Without asking, Lu Chen knew it was due to the incident where he lost face at Martial Arts Peak.
After chatting for a while, Lu Chen learned that the Renowned List rankings had been released. The Five Element Sect had also announced the list throughout the entire sect. Within a day, it would spread to every corner, and basically everyone in the Five Element Sect would know who the True Disciples were.
Sang Tuling ranked first on the Renowned List, while a fellow named Tang Wuqing ranked second. Lu Chen was somewhat surprised; he had never heard of this person's name before. It seemed that he was indeed a rising star capable of overshadowing experts like Ugly Blind Girl and Di Wanren.
Yuan Jia ranked fourth, Di Wanren ranked sixth, and both Ugly Blind Girl and Crimson Lotus Princess Huangfu Xun were eliminated, failing to make it into the top eight.
Upon hearing this result, Lu Chen felt slightly shocked. Di Wanren only ranked sixth, meaning that the third, fifth, seventh, and eighth places were all taken by people Lu Chen did not know. Among these Inner Sect Disciples, there truly are Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers.
Ugly Blind Girl and Crimson Lotus Princess were directly pushed out of the top eight; what a perilous ranking this is!
If Lu Chen had the qualification of True Disciple and then competed for the Renowned List, what rank could he achieve? Yuan Jia, as a member of one of the Seven Great Families of Sui Mo Kingdom, the Yuan Family, had both advantages before and after but only managed to rank fifth.
There was also Princess Zhulan's capable aide, Tu Youdong, one of the Five Tigers of the Tu Family. He should have been able to secure a ranking, but he was hindered by Princess Zhulan's influence and had to return to Yushan Kingdom to help.
The Tu Family is also one of the Seven Great Families of Sui Mo Kingdom. The Five Tigers of the Tu Family are renowned and are on par with the Twelve Golden Hairpins of the Su Family.
However, Tu Youdong's assistance to Princess Zhulan was not intended to infiltrate Central Plains. Rather, it was because Princess Zhulan's mother, Yongle Consort of Yushan Kingdom, is a legitimate child of the Tu Family. This means that Princess Zhulan and Tu Youdong are cousins.
A group of four or five gathered together and discussed various matters. Afterwards, Jiang Jie and the other two stood up to take their leave, while only Princess Zhulan remained in the Cave, seemingly having more to say.
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