Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 253 - 197: Lord Zhengqi Wang Tianran!

Chapter 253: Chapter 197: Lord Zhengqi Wang Tianran!

The disciples of the Immeasurable Sect bowed their heads and said:

"Please instruct us, Master!"

The Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, solemnly gave his orders:

"From now on, you must not bully or humiliate the cultivators of Mount Longhu just because you are disciples of the Four Great Noble Taoist Schools. Should they encounter any troubles in the future, you must support them wholeheartedly! Although Li Ping’an is unorthodox, he is a righteous and generous man, which pleases me greatly. You must not trouble Li Ping’an in the future! Instead, you should respect and love him!"

"Yes, Master!"

Li Ping’an, having heard this, did not expect his actions to have earned him the respect of everyone in the Immeasurable Sect. Additionally, having concealed his true strength, he achieved two gains in one action and contentedly returned to his seat to leisurely drink his tea.

The Ghost Taoist, very curious, asked:

"Young man, why did you credit your victory to me?"

Li Ping’an glanced at the Ghost Taoist:

"You old thing, to think that you’ve lived over a hundred and sixty years and yet you do not understand the principle that ’the outstanding tree in the forest is easily destroyed by the wind’? ’A gentleman keeps his talents hidden and acts at the opportune moment; a valuable sword kept sheathed will not be damaged by the wind and rain.’ Do I really need to teach you that?"

"What a statement! ’A gentleman keeps his talents hidden and acts at the opportune moment; a valuable sword kept sheathed will not be damaged by the wind and rain!’"

Upon hearing these words, the Ghost Taoist felt a wave of emotion:

This young man has a remarkable nature. If well-polished, he will surely accomplish greatness in the future. Had I understood this principle in my early years, I would not have ended up in such a state!

Subsequently, the Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He, announced the next competition, and the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master continued.

As time passed, it was already the middle of Wei Hour (16.00), and the winners of Groups A, B, and C had already been determined: the Group A winner was the Kunlun Sect’s Eldest Senior Brother He Zudao, the Group B winner was the Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao, and the Group C winner was the Hehuan Sect’s Second Senior Brother Bai Yuewu.

All of these outcomes were consistent with the results prearranged the night Pei Yuanjing had gone to the abandoned dwelling in the Fallen Dragon Pit to challenge Li Ping’an and report to his master, as decided by Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen, Heavenly Mist Sect’s Head Mo Liqi, Kunlun Sect’s Eldest Senior Brother He Zudao, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, and Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao.

The people designated by Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen and the others had mainly entered the final competition, but the most surprising was the Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao from Group B, who easily defeated Mount Shu Sect’s Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi.

This Zhengyi Temple Cultivator, Nangong Zhidao, emerging as a dark horse, now posed a significant threat to them in the final of the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master, prompting them to be wary of Nangong Zhidao.

Furthermore, according to the current situation, this unknown and unseen Zhengyi Taoist, Nangong Zhidao, seemed to be a bigger threat than Li Ping’an. At least, Li Ping’an still had King Tianran of Group D blocking his path, but there seemed to be no one who could stop this Zhengyi Taoist, Nangong Zhidao!

Thus, the Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen, Heavenly Mist Sect’s Head Mo Liqi, and Head of Immeasurable Sect Taishu Yiqing, seeking to ensure safety, all decided to send their eldest disciples to the field at that time.

Seeing the other three of the Four Great Noble Paths already on guard against Zhengyi Taoist Nangong Zhidao, Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect planned to continue challenging Li Ping’an, keen to teach a lesson in front of Zixia to her so-called genius, Li Ping’an!

Groups A, B, and C had completed their competitions, leaving only the winner of Group D yet to be determined.

The Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He, stood up and announced loudly:

"Next up is from Group B, King Tianran versus Yanyue Sect’s Female Cultivator Shi Rouzhong. Qingyun Sect’s Female Cultivator Zixia and Mount Longhu’s Cultivator Li Ping’an, please prepare!"

Following the announcement by the Observatory Master Immortal Fei He, everyone’s attention shifted back to King Tianran, The World’s Foremost Talented, and Yanyue Sect’s Female Cultivator Shi Rouzhong:

"Guess how many moves it will take for King Tianran to defeat Yanyue Sect’s Shi Rouzhong this time?"

"Do we even need to guess? Yanyue Sect’s Shi Rouzhong isn’t even a match for Joyous Sect’s Eldest Senior Brother Zhong Sunzi Wang, so naturally, she’s no match for King Tianran either!"

"It’s such a pity. Many rising stars met King Tianran, The World’s Foremost Talented, during this Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master; otherwise, they would have surely shone brightly in this competition!"

"But what of it? In the end, isn’t it always the disciples of the Four Great Noble Paths who claim the final victory?"

"Exactly, exactly. How many years have we, the smaller sects, been merely sideshows?"

"Every year there are promising newcomers participating, but what happens?"

"Yes, it’s just so unfair. These Four Great Noble Paths have been receiving the Imperial Court Offering for decades, allowing them to develop their sects limitlessly, but what about us?"

"It’s really a case of ’the dried-out dying from drought and the flooded dying from flood’!"

"I guess in a few decades, our smaller sects will probably be gone!"

In the buzz of the crowd, Yanyue Sect’s Female Cultivator Shi Rouzhong took the stage first and respectfully said to King Tianran, who sat on the chair:

"Young Master Wang, you are the world’s foremost talent, and I am but a humble figure. It is a great honor to compete with such a genius as you today. I hope you will show mercy and allow me a few more exchanges, so I can learn something. Otherwise, my participation in this Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master would have been in vain!"

"Hehe! If you were a male cultivator, I definitely wouldn’t have agreed!"

Initially groggy, King Tianran perked up upon seeing a beautiful female cultivator, and immediately displayed a lecherous smile, rubbing his hands together: