The Huayang Sect Master's face froze instantly.

The group of people who had just given him the gift were also dumbfounded.

Could it be that Bai Ying was truly chosen by the Celestial Venerable Brahma?

Then their gifts were given for nothing?

The Huayang Sect Master's fingers were clenched into fists; he simply couldn't believe what he was seeing.

Impossible. Ruan Xinrou is so outstanding, how could she not have been chosen by the Brahma Immortal Venerable?

Is this Brahma Immortal blind?

But at that moment, the Huayang Sect Master saw Bai Ying also emerge from the secret realm.

He breathed a huge sigh of relief.

It seems that this Brahma Immortal Venerable is not going to keep the person he has chosen in the secret realm to teach him his legacy, but rather plans to tell everyone in public who the person he has chosen is.

After all, the Celestial Venerable Brahma loves prestige the most. He has finally chosen his successor, and he will surely announce it to the world to give his successor prestige.

The Huayang Sect Master couldn't suppress the smile as he imagined how the Brahma Immortal Venerable would introduce Ruan Xinrou to everyone later.

He quickly sent a telepathic message to Ruan Xinrou, telling her that she was very likely chosen by the Celestial Venerable Brahma.

The Huayang Sect Master told her to behave better and be more generous, so that she could gain more favor from the Brahma Immortal Venerable.

Ruan Xinrou could hardly believe what she was hearing.

She was actually chosen by the Celestial Venerable Brahma, and an indescribable joy instantly filled her heart.

This time, she's going to show everyone what she's made of.

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At this time, the disciples who had come out earlier had also returned to their respective sects.

The Huayang Sect Master had just curled the corners of his mouth when a large group of people walked towards him.

These people were all important figures from various sects, and each of them was furious.

Some people even shouted it out at him.

"Sect Master Huayang, what's going on with your sect? Not only did that Ruan Xinrou use the Beast-Attracting Grass to lure a large number of demonic beasts and kill our sect's disciples, but after the matter was exposed, your sect's Nascent Soul stage elders even attempted to kill all our sect's disciples to silence them. Does your Huayang Sect intend to become an enemy of all our sects?"

The Huayang Sect Master was stunned. He sent Colin in to protect Ruan Xinrou. How could he do such a thing?

But those people described in great detail what Ruan Xinrou had done back then. Even Qin Zijin admitted it.

He told everyone what had happened back then, including how Ruan Xinrou pushed him towards the monster.

Everyone present felt a chill run down their spines upon hearing Qin Zijin's description; they never imagined that the usually delicate Ruan Xinrou was actually this kind of person.

Especially Xiao Yu, who was already seriously injured, was completely stunned when he heard Qin Zijing's description.

How could Ruan Xinrou, who is so kind and gentle, do such a thing?

The Huayang Sect Master frowned deeply. Ruan Xinrou's actions were indeed a major problem.

However, his furrowed brows quickly relaxed.

Forget it, it doesn't matter anymore. Now that Ruan Xinrou is the successor of the Brahma Immortal Venerable, why should he care about the lives of those ordinary disciples?

The Huayang Sect Master said with extreme pride:

"You must understand that my disciple, Ruan Xinrou, is very likely to be chosen by the Brahma Immortal Venerable. If that's the case, she will definitely become a top-grade alchemist in the future. Do you really intend to antagonize a top-grade alchemist?"

The words of the Huayang Sect Master silenced everyone present.

Alchemists are rare, and top-tier alchemists are even rarer. A single fifth-grade pill is highly sought after in the market. But top-tier alchemists can refine sixth-grade or even seventh-grade pills!

Such a cultivator is someone everyone would love to befriend immediately.

The elders who had been shouting just moments before fell silent.

The Huayang Sect Master was even more pleased with himself.

He strode towards Ruan Xinrou, and the people from Huayang Sect quickly followed.

Ruan Xinrou saw that the Huayang Sect Leader's eyes immediately reddened. Crystalline tears fell like pearls.

"Sect Master, Bai Ying tried to kill me in the secret realm. If it weren't for Uncle Ke, Xin Rou would be dead."

As she spoke, she cried even more pitifully.

She had done these things countless times before.

Back when Bai Ying was still with the Huayang Sect, she could say all these things effortlessly.

The people of Huayang Sect were more or less influenced by her system, and they would believe whatever she said.

Now she was clearly the same, especially with her beautiful tears. She believed that everyone in the sect would hate Bai Ying to death if they heard it.

But to her surprise, no one made a sound at that moment.

Everyone's eyes instantly darkened.

However, the sect leader of Huayang thought she was joking.

With her cultivation level so high now, how could Bai Ying possibly be her match?

He was just about to say, "How could Bai Ying possibly hurt her?"

But at that moment, someone suddenly exclaimed, "The Celestial Venerable Brahma has arrived!"

For a moment, everyone's eyes turned to the sky.

Then, an old man with white hair and a youthful face, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, appeared gracefully.

He wore a moon-white robe, its hem fluttering as if he were one with the clouds and mist. An auspicious aura seemed to surround him, and his gaze was deep and serene, as if it held endless wisdom and a wealth of experience.

Everyone bowed down to him with reverence.

Brahma Immortal Venerable was the most powerful alchemist in the Central Plains region. When he passed away, he had already reached the Refinement stage.

Unfortunately, he failed to transcend the tribulation and was left with only a wisp of his soul, barely surviving in the world.

He was unwilling to let all his knowledge be buried in the soil, nor was he willing to simply find someone to pass it on to.

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