Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 618 - 351: The Protective Master

The figure is ethereal, shuttling between two realms.

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True Martial Sect.

Sect Master's Hall.

Countless beams of the Great Dao's radiance, like lotus flowers, suspended in the hall.

The Supreme Sect Leader and Lord Zi Ji sat discussing Dao.

Outside the hall, jade talismans with battlefield news, like swordfish, constantly circling.

"Zi Ji, the disciple you took this time is quite extraordinary. In the Primordial Pill Realm, able to cross realms and slay Transformed Realm demons. In the Nirvana Realm, able to slay commanders of the Demon Race. But no matter how remarkably talented, one must adhere to sect rules."

"Elder Zhou Yan's matter has been brought to me by quite a few elders."

The Supreme Sect Leader spoke, his expression neither sad nor happy.

"A great battle is, of course, a reshuffle, not only concerning the ownership of the Endless Sea but also the shift in power within the Eight Great Sects of the Cang Mang Domain, a reshuffling within our sect as well. Some elders are too complacent, too fixated on their own little patch of interests."

"Since they have joined the sect, they must prioritize the sect's interests. Should Zhou Yan disseminate some crucial information, then the Dao Yi Sect might use it against us, affecting True Martial Sect multiple times. I see Jiang Shu not only has no fault but indeed has merit."

"He should be greatly rewarded, perhaps granted an additional entry into the Ancestor Master Hall."

"As for those elders, each and every one of them with their shortsightedness, even if a great battle has commenced, though they cannot be harshly blamed, they certainly should face reprimand."

Lord Zi Ji sneered, his voice resonating like divine thunder echoing in the hall.

If disciples of Thunder Prison Peak and some newly promoted elders witnessed this scene, they would surely widen their eyes, for in their understanding, Lord Zi Ji is mostly in secluded cultivation, and his occasional summons are delivered in an extremely calm voice, seemingly indifferent to worldly affairs.

But in reality, who among those reaching the Realm of Vientiane doesn't know that the Great Dao is to strive?

Not striving before was merely because it felt unnecessary!

Now is the time to strive!

"You... The Ancestor Master Hall represents the sect's true inheritance, and there's typically only one opportunity for entry. Subsequent entry requires substantial contribution to the sect. Although Jiang Shu's merits are great, they do not warrant entry into the Ancestor Master Hall."

"It should be known that past requirements necessitate that true inheritors slay ten Transformed Realm demons or a Demon Sect True Monarch before earning entry."

The Supreme Sect Leader's voice was slow, gesturing for the jade talisman swordfish outside the hall to fly over.

The spiritual power of the Supreme Sect Leader lightly touched each jade talisman swordfish, annotating various battlefield messages. As the Supreme Sect Leader, his duties encompassed not merely cultivating but preserving and ensuring the steady progress of the sect.

"That was before, now is a time of great war, where chaos calls for severe measures. Slaying a Transformed Realm commander is equivalent to the worth of five ordinary Transformed Realm demons. Coupled with three Transformed Realm demons and a Demon Sect True Monarch, it's almost sufficient. Not to mention, Zhou Yan's death rescues many of our sect's Nirvana Realm elders. In my view, granting the opportunity not once but twice would be entirely justified."

"Look at Dao Yi Sect's Yi Meng Dao, consider how much resources Dao Yi Sect has provided for him. Jiang Shu, heir to the title of Cang Mang Domain's first genius, has cultivated ninety-nine divine skills in the Primordial Pill Realm. But throughout, how much support has our sect given him?"

"The cultivation technique Azure Sky and Blue Sea Technique actually came from an overseas loose cultivator. Various divine skills he cultivated arose from his own great opportunities. Though I later taught him Heavenly Rank divine skills and guided him to Heavenly Puppet Sect, if not for his outstanding spiritual power, how could he have trained in these divine skills? "

"Moreover, treasures, talismans, elixirs—the sect has not only failed to act, it also plans to punish him, causing heartache."

"After all, slaying Zhou Yan was for the sect!"

Lord Zi Ji remained seated, but in his words, he took another step forward.

Among the Eight Great Sects, each sect's founder exists at the Returning to Void Realm.

Mastering changes of time and space, their understanding of the Great Dao reaches an extreme.

It's said that their bodies and the Great Dao are one! Their bodies transformed into heaven and earth!

The Ancestor Master Hall, by definition a great hall, is essentially the Grotto Heaven of an ancestor master in repose.

Containing various treasure phenomena derived from the Great Dao, even recognition of one can significantly shorten the time needed for comprehension, enabling a swift reach to the Realm of Vientiane.

For instance, among the thirty-six peaks of True Martial Sect, numerous Peak Masters have ascended through treasures obtained in the Ancestor Master Hall.

"And Jiang Shu is my disciple, though he shares a certain connection with the Supreme Sect Leader—no title of master-disciple, but real master-disciple in nature. Back then, he journeyed from the dynasty, during the Hundred Dynasties Battle, acquiring the divine skills planned by you beforehand in the True Martial Hall, Kunpeng Swallowing Technique."

"It can't be said that Supreme Sect Leader Zhou Yan didn't foresee Jiang Shu's future; I do not believe it. Of various divine skills, choosing solely Kunpeng Swallowing Technique clearly reveals knowledge of his receiving Zhou Ming's inheritance, arriving at Thunder Prison Peak. It's perfect timing, for Heavenly Rank Kunpeng Swallowing Technique, the Demon Sect's Blood Essence Embryo Transplantation Soul Seizing Technique, and Kunpeng Giant Egg are all here with me."

Lord Zi Ji's voice continued.

Starting with sect interests, addressing from a higher standpoint.

Continuing with Supreme Sect Leader's personal relations, delving into details.

Striving for more benefits for his disciple.

Though he is a Peak Master, his authority only extends over one peak.

Regarding entry to True Martial Sect's Ancestor Master Hall, he cannot intervene.

Only the Supreme Sect Leader holds the real decision-making power.

"You... Previously seeing you comprehend the Dao of Fishing, I thought you were already pure-hearted and desireless. Surprisingly, you've become more inclined to contest. Just now, news arrived saying your disciple Jiang Shu has left the Endless Sea, expected to return to the sect soon. Since you spoke, then he will be granted an additional entry opportunity into the Ancestor Master Hall."

"News also says the father of Hundred-Eyed Commander, Thousand-Eyed Demon Monarch, is now furious, rallying an army of demon beasts to prepare an assault. Since your disciple provoked this trouble, it's up to you to pacify it."

"You've spent sufficient time within the sect; now, it's time to get out and move around. Otherwise, those Demon Race and Demon Sect may forget your name, Lord Zi Ji."

"Make the commotion bigger; the battles within the interior circle of the Endless Sea should expand outward as well."

"Jiang Shu, this person has other great opportunities; I've recently attempted to deduce his whereabouts but couldn't achieve any results, as if blocked away. Since I am unable to discern, there's no way demon monarchs of the Demon Race will discover Jiang Shu. Unless that old turtle acts, there is no need to excessively worry about his safety."

"Opportunities of such magnitude must naturally be acquired by him alone. As long as he holds no disloyal intentions towards our sect, the sect can even lend aid, allowing him to better master these opportunities."

Within the Sect Master's Hall.

The Supreme Sect Leader's voice grew lighter, and upon seeing this, Lord Zi Ji knew the discussion of Dao was concluded.

"Alright, Supreme Sect Leader, here are a few divine skills I promised Jiang Shu earlier. If he returns to the sect, please impart them to him on my behalf."

Revealing the methods of several Heavenly Rank divine skills, Lord Zi Ji nodded with no further hesitation and directly stood, bowed goodbye, transforming into a stream of light to exit the Sect Master's Hall.

After pausing above Thunder Prison Peak for several breaths, he directly headed toward the Endless Sea.

In reality, after reaching the Realm of Vientiane, he resolved not to take any more disciples.

Jiang Shu is very likely the last disciple he will accept.

Even if Zhou Yan had not betrayed, as Jiang Shu killed Zhou Yan, he'd still require maintenance.

Furthermore, Zhou Yan's betrayal has been solidly verified!

This time heading to the Endless Sea, he plans not only to slay Thousand-Eyed Demon Monarch.

But also to establish formidable prestige among those elders at Sky Flame Peak!

Do they truly believe Jiang Shu has no backing?

Do they really think Jiang Shu, just advancing to the Nirvana Realm, can be easily manipulated?

Do they truly believe the fishing and contemplations of Lord Zi Ji have reduced his inclination to kill?

Without defending for once.

They will never understand whose disciple Jiang Shu is!