Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 90: Righteous Spirit

Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Righteous Spirit

Yan Rufeng flicked a Spirit Sword lightly toward Zhang Mingdong’s Dantian, and immediately Zhang Mingdong appeared like a deflated balloon, losing all his vigor and energy.

After Yan Rufeng lifted the restriction on Zhang Mingdong, Zhao Wuji sternly remarked, "Zhang Mingdong, you are no longer a noncommissioned officer at the base. I hope you reflect on your mistakes when you go home and hope you can live a decent life as an ordinary person."

With a blank look, Zhang Mingdong was then dragged out of the base, covered with a black sack.

After the matter with Zhang Mingdong was resolved, Zhao Wuji awkwardly asked, "Instructor Yan, do you think the competition between them should continue?"

"Meng Fan, step forward."

Yan Rufeng’s voice was not loud, but everyone on the training ground could hear it clearly. Meng Fan ran to Yan Rufeng, saluted, and then initiated a challenge against the other four.

As expected, Meng Fan defeated all four of them within five minutes, just as he had promised.

Zhao Wuji, deeply disappointed, murmured to himself, "Sigh, I never thought they would send their weakest noncommissioned officer, who could easily defeat our strongest. How terrifying would it be if they sent their strongest? Yan Rufeng is truly unfathomable..."

After the contest, Yan Rufeng went to find Ye Lingtian with Niuniu.

"Ye Lingtian, I have business to discuss with General Wen. Take Niuniu for a walk," Yan Rufeng said.

Curiously sizing up Niuniu in Yan Rufeng’s arms, Ye Lingtian asked, "Instructor Yan, there’s a rumor that you took a young girl as a disciple. Niuniu wouldn’t happen to be our little junior sister, would she?"

Niuniu quickly responded, "Brother Ye, Niuniu is Master’s little disciple."

Ye Lingtian smiled and said, "Little Junior Sister, you are so cute. Come, let Senior Brother give you a hug."

"Hmph,"

"I won’t let you hug me. If Master hadn’t said there were cosmic battleships here, I wouldn’t have come," Niuniu said, tightening her grip around Yan Rufeng’s neck.

"Hehe,"

Ye Lingtian laughed, "So, the little junior sister wants to ride the cosmic battleship? Watch this."

With a "whoosh" sound, Ye Lingtian summoned the cosmic battleship.

"Little Junior Sister, look over there," Ye Lingtian called.

Niuniu turned around, her eyes wide with amazement. "Wow, is this the cosmic battleship? It’s so beautiful and grand."

"Well, Little Junior Sister, can Senior Brother hug you now?" Ye Lingtian asked with a proud smile.

Niuniu let go of Yan Rufeng and reached out to Ye Lingtian, "Brother, Niuniu wants a hug."

"Alright,"

Ye Lingtian took Niuniu in his arms, leapt to the entrance of the cosmic battleship, and then shouted down, "Anyone who wants to chat with Little Junior Sister on the battleship, hurry up and come aboard."

"Whiz, whiz, whiz—"

Everyone scrambled to get on the cosmic battleship, fearing they would miss out.

Zhao Wuji was astounded beyond words and stammered, "Wen... Brother Wen, what kind of flying artifact is this? Why have I never heard of it?"

"Haha,"

"Brother Wuji, this is a Spiritual Artifact developed by Professor Zhou and refined by Instructor Yan. There’s much you don’t know," Wen JiaRen laughed.

"Sigh,"

Zhao Wuji sighed, "It seems I have fallen behind. In the future, this world will surely belong to the Cultivators."

Wen JiaRen cheerfully responded, "Brother Zhao, why sigh? Since you have agreed to the merger, how could we neglect you here?"

Zhao Wuji’s eyes shone with excitement, asking eagerly, "Brother Wen, do you mean I can also cultivate?"

"Of course."

"Wonderful, from now on, I, Zhao Wuji, am a Cultivator," Zhao Wuji exclaimed.

"Haha,"

"Brother Wuji, don’t celebrate too soon. Whether you can become a Cultivator depends on Instructor Yan."

Zhao Wuji looked at Yan Rufeng, rubbing his hands together, "Instructor Yan, do you think I am suitable...?"

Yan Rufeng interrupted him, "General Zhao, your righteous aura is rare. If you are not suited for Cultivation, then who is?"

Zhao Wuji was immensely relieved to hear this, and asked eagerly, "Instructor Yan, when can I start cultivating the Immortal Law?"

"Now."

"Now?"

Zhao Wuji was stunned.

"Brother Wuji, have you changed your mind?" Lu Mingliang approached, asking.

"No, no,"

Zhao Wuji quickly waved his hands, "Brother Lu, it’s just that this happiness came too suddenly. I couldn’t react at first."

"Haha,"

Lu Mingliang laughed, "Comrade Rufeng, why don’t you grant General Zhao’s wish quickly?"

Yan Rufeng saluted and replied, "General Lu, I will now unblock General Zhao’s governor and conception vessels..."

With Yan Rufeng unblocking Zhao Wuji’s governor and conception vessels, his cultivation smoothly reached the Second Level of Qi Refining. Once he fully comprehended the Cultivation Technique given by Yan Rufeng, he slowly said, "This technique is very profound. According to the description, it originates from a Different World Cultivation Planet and was created by a powerful being. It’s incredible that Instructor Yan could obtain this Cultivation Technique; truly a divine person!"

Yan Rufeng smiled slightly, "General Zhao, this technique is the Heavenly Divine Technique. Once cultivated, its power is immense and can easily destroy a Cultivation Planet. Seeing as you have an aura of righteousness, cultivating this technique suits you perfectly. Although you started cultivation late, I believe if you train diligently, within a month, neither General Lu nor General Wen will be your match."

"Is it really that powerful?" Zhao Wuji asked in disbelief.

"Naturally,"

said Yan Rufeng, arousing a sense of envy in Wen JiaRen and Lu Mingliang. The most infuriating part was that Zhao Wuji seemingly doubted it.

A bit annoyed, Wen JiaRen said, "Brother Wuji, Yan Rufeng is exceptionally partial. He gave you such a powerful technique right after you arrived. In the future, General Lu and I will be at your mercy."

"Haha,"

Zhao Wuji laughed heartily, "What can I say? My talents are better than yours. In the future, I plan to reclaim all the matches I’ve lost." Zhao Wuji emphasized the last sentence heavily.

"Heh,"

Lu Mingliang sneered, "Brother Wen, did you hear that? He plans to bully us once his cultivation surpasses ours."

"Heh heh,"

Wen JiaRen grinned maliciously, "Brother Lu, we’ve never found a match and never tested each other’s skills. While we can still defeat him, Brother Lu, you know what I mean!"

"Heh,"

"Of course,"

They exchanged knowing smiles and slowly approached Zhao Wuji.

Alarmed, Zhao Wuji said, "What are you two up to? We’re comrades. Don’t gang up on me."

"We’re totally ganging up on you,"

"Take this,"

"Yan Rufeng, you’ve really got me into trouble by praising me so much in front of them..."

Zhao Wuji’s voice grew distant as Yan Rufeng shook his head and smiled helplessly, "Who would have thought you all would be so combative? If I’d known, I wouldn’t have told them your Cultivation Technique is better..."

While at the base, Yan Rufeng waited until Zhao Wuji had transferred everyone over and raised their cultivation to the Qi Refinement Realm before suggesting they return to the Dragon Abyss Sect.

When they were about to leave, Niuniu held onto Ye Lingtian’s leg, crying and refusing to go back with Yan Rufeng.

Ye Lingtian, seeing this, proudly said, "Instructor Yan, since Niuniu doesn’t want to return, let her stay here."

Yan Rufeng, annoyed, said, "Ye Lingtian, are you coveting my Spirit Stones?"

Caught off guard, Ye Lingtian stammered, "Instructor Yan, Niuniu loves cosmic battleships. Just give me a few top-grade Spirit Stones so I can take her on a trip to the Moon. She loves going to the Moon."

Yan Rufeng, frowning, replied angrily, "Get lost! Do you think top-grade Spirit Stones are easy to come by? I only have three right now, and you want more? Dream on!"

"Er,"

"Who knew top-grade Spirit Stones were so scarce? Fine, I won’t ask for more in the future," Ye Lingtian said, disappointed.

Yan Rufeng picked up Niuniu and kindly said, "Niuniu, be good. What’s so fun about a cosmic battleship? When you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, Master will make you an even better one, okay?"

Niuniu wiped her tears and weakly replied, "Master, you promise not to lie."

Yan Rufeng smiled, "Don’t worry, Niuniu. Master won’t lie to you."

"Okay, Master, let’s go back..."