Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor
Chapter 318 - 316 The Premonition of the Heavenly Master Sect [Part 2]

Chapter 318: Chapter 316 The Premonition of the Heavenly Master Sect [Part 2]

That night, Xu Hong urgently made his way to Heming Mountain. He reported to Xuan Long the extremely urgent news about Immortal Master Li having already entered Guangling, seizing the Dragon Pattern Jade Pendant, and crippling Xu Tianlong’s legs.

Xuan Long’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and without regard to it already being late, he immediately went to the Inner Sect to find the Inner Sect Grand Elder and also the Acting Master, Xuan Nan, to discuss the matter.

Ever since witnessing Li Chen’s terrifying abilities at the Divine Dragon Pond, Xuan Nan would get scared into having nightmares at the mere mention of his name.

He steeled his mind and said, "Brother Xuan Long, do not be hasty. I will report this to Master Brother Sect Leader right now, and have him decide on the matter!"

However, before he could leave, Xuan Long grabbed a hold of his sleeve.

Xuan Nan, puzzled, asked, "Brother Xuan Long, what do you mean by this?"

Xuan Long queried, "Brother, with Sect Leader Brother in the critical stage of his seclusion, is it not inappropriate to hastily disturb him?"

Hearing Xuan Long’s questioning, Xuan Nan showed displeasure.

"Then what do you suggest we should do, brother?" he asked.

After some thought, Xuan Long spoke solemnly, "Brother, in our Heavenly Master Sect, we have seven elders and thirty-six deacons between the inner and outer gates, as well as hundreds of elite disciples. Not to mention, we also have the Mountain Protection Array."

"A hundred years ago, when Ancestor Yin Ghost of Miao Territory led a thousand elite disciples in an assault, they got no advantage. This Immortal Master Li is nothing but a talent-gifted young man just out of his teens, and is not to be feared. If he truly dares to come, Heming Mountain will be his burial ground!"

Convinced by Xuan Long’s rationale, Xuan Nan abandoned the thought of asking Sect Leader Xuan Tian to emerge from seclusion.

If they could really kill Immortal Master Li, Xuan Nan’s prestige in the worldly society would reach unprecedented heights. And when Brother Xuan Tian steps down in the future, he could smoothly remove the "Acting" prefix and naturally succeed as the Sect Leader.

Thinking of his perfect plan, Xuan Nan’s eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a glint of satisfaction.

"Brother Xuan Long, please trouble yourself to gather all the deacons and elders at the Heavenly Master Hall. We will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the matter of Immortal Master Li’s intention to visit our mountain in three days!"

Xuan Long had not expected Xuan Nan to be even more anxious than himself, yet he did not say much and respectfully complied, whispering instructions to several confidant disciples to pass on the orders.

After about half an hour, people began arriving one after another.

The drowsy elders and deacons, upon seeing the gathering in the hall, already understood that something serious had transpired.

The attendees numbered around forty or fifty people; essentially, aside from the Sect Leader Xuan Tian who was in seclusion, all other elders and deacons were present.

Such a hasty summoning had only occurred once before, a hundred years ago when the Three Sects and Seven Aristocratic Families of Miao Territory united to invade the Central Plains and launched a major attack on the Heavenly Master Sect Headquarters.

Elder Xuan Bei, who oversaw punishments and had a fiery temperament, was the first to ask, "Brother Xuan Nan, Brother Xuan Long, what is the reason for summoning us here in the middle of the night?"

"Yes, what exactly has transpired?" the other elders and deacons also asked clamorously.

Xuan Nan waved his hands at the crowd, signaling them to quiet down.

He then gave Xuan Long a look.

Xuan Long understood and had the disciples bring in Xu Hong, who had come to report, into the grand hall.

"Fellow brothers and sisters, this is Mr. Xu’s housekeeper, Xu Hong from down the mountain. Let’s hear him out first!"

Xu Hong, of his low standing, would be respectful towards even the ordinary disciples of the Heavenly Master Sect, let alone seeing so many divine beings; he was instantly struck with fear and started trembling.

Seeing his sorry state, the Elders and Deacons in the hall all scoffed at him disdainfully.

Xuan Long stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and signaled him not to be nervous.

"Xu Hong, there’s no need to be so tense. Just tell us everything you know!"

Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Xu Hong embellished the story with his own dramatic flourishes. He even added extra insults to the Heavenly Master Sect based on the "script" personally revised by Xuan Nan.

On hearing Xu Hong’s story, the invariably arrogant Elders and Deacons were filled with righteous indignation, wishing they could grind that so-called Immortal Master Li to dust.

Seeing the desired effect had been achieved, a smug smile of satisfaction played at the corners of Xuan Nan’s mouth, barely noticeable.

"Fellow brothers, everyone, please calm down. That Immortal Master Li is arrogant and presumptuous to the extreme, even declaring he will flatten Heming Mountain and eradicate our Heavenly Master Sect in three days. Our Sect Leader brother is at a critical moment in his cultivation retreat, and it wouldn’t be right for me to disturb him rashly. Thus, I have summoned you all here to discuss our response strategy!"

Before he could finish, the already indignant Elders and Deacons erupted like boiling water.

"He’s just a delusional young brat. If he dares come here, we’ll make sure he won’t leave alive, with no place for his burial!"

"Elder Xuan Bei is right, our Heavenly Master Sect has thrived for a thousand years, its profound heritage is terrifying. How could that lucky upstart from a poor family possibly comprehend that?"

"Haha, just because a fledgling youth dares to spout madness doesn’t mean anything. Flatten Heming Mountain, destroy the Heavenly Master Sect? That’s a toad lusting after a swan’s flesh, utterly ridiculous. Even the acclaimed Undefeated War God Li Lingtian wouldn’t dare make such a bold claim, right?"

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Seeing that his ploy had filled Li Chen with enmity so easily, Xuan Nan couldn’t help but feel a surge of triumph.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke again, "Fellow elders, brothers, although Immortal Master Li is young, he is a rare genius. Even the Dragon Family Ancestor fell at his hands, so we must not underestimate him and repeat the Dragon Family Ancestor’s mistakes!"

"Brother Xuan Nan, I can’t agree with you there. Though Hang City Long Family is indeed a strong faction, it has risen only over the past hundred years, with limited heritage. Our Heavenly Master Sect, however, has thrived for a thousand years, with such a terrifying heritage that even ten Long Families combined might not match up to us!"

"Indeed, and the Dragon Family Ancestor has lived for two jiǎzi; he’s practically buried in the ground already. His end is near. That damn Immortal Master Li just had dumb luck, he’s nothing to worry about!"

Everyone chimed in, praising the Heavenly Master Sect to the skies while simultaneously trampling the famed Immortal Master Li of Huaxia underfoot, thus highlighting their noble status.

In the entire hall, only Xuan Nan remained silent.

In the Divine Dragon Pond, Immortal Master Li effortlessly slew three Grandmasters from Japan, all without anyone being the wiser.

Even I, as the Inner Sect Grand Elder of the Heavenly Master Sect, Master Sun Baiyang of Medicine King Valley, Cross-training Master Puhong of Tianyin Temple, along with Ancestor Ximen and dozens of Inner Strength Peak experts, couldn’t withstand ten moves from Immortal Master Li.

After two consecutive fierce battles, this Immortal Master Li still had the energy to subdue the Divine Dragon and slay the Indian Snake King, shocking the entire Lingnan Region.

Such legendary tales, summarized merely as "dumb luck," even he himself found too outrageous to believe.

Despite this, Xuan Nan did not speak out to refute.

"Brothers, elders, you may all return and rest well. In three days, we will face Immortal Master Li!"

"Xuan Long, relay my orders. The sect is on high alert; within twenty miles of Heming Mountain, conduct strict searches. Any suspicious persons must be reported immediately. I suspect Immortal Master Li might have accomplices!"

Hearing Xuan Nan’s arrangements, there was no major objection from the crowd. They respectfully acknowledged and took leave to carry out the orders.