Shen Sangruo stood out particularly in the Ninghua Sect's group.

Each step she took was light yet firm, and she remained calm and composed despite the constant chatter around her.

She seemed to possess a unique charm that drew people's attention to her unconsciously.

Shen Daochen couldn't help but think of the last time the young sect leader competed; she seemed to be just as calm and confident.

This Shen Sangruo was very different from the one he remembered, yet somehow the same; it was a feeling he couldn't quite put his finger on.

She was pretending like this even before she started rebelling.

Shen Daochen looked at Shen Sangruo, the daughter he had raised for many years, who was now standing in the team of another sect in this sect competition.

But his expression didn't change much; in fact, it even showed a hint of disdain.

Join a new sect?

Those few people were hardly a sect in Shen Daochen's eyes.

He has lived for so many years, experiencing countless changes and witnessing the decline of many sects. Such sects can only last for a few more years at most.

If Shen Sang has been fooling around outside for so long and joined such a sect, does he really think he can contend with him?

He thought that after more than a year, she would have matured and smoothed out her thorns, but she remained stubborn and headstrong.

He was willing to join another sect in order to challenge him.

As a father, he could actually understand Shen Sangruo's thoughts.

She must be resentful at losing her position as the young sect leader and being expelled from the Flying Cloud Sect.

So he desperately wanted to prove himself to him, and was eager to prove him wrong.

Joining such a sect proves that she can live without him.

I fantasize that I can soar to the sky like the heroes in the comic book and amaze everyone.

In his eyes, this was nothing more than a childish act of sulking like a kid.

Shen Daochen thought he had seen through Shen Sangruo's thoughts.

He knew very well his daughter's capabilities; she couldn't do it.

They're just overestimating themselves.

It's good that he came to participate in the sect competition. He also wanted to show Shen Sangruo how a truly outstanding person would shoulder the responsibility of a young sect leader and defend the sect's glory.

The sect competition is brutal. This competition will make her realize that without the power of the Flying Cloud Sect and their protection, she will find it difficult to move forward in the cultivation world.

He wanted to thoroughly deflate her arrogance so that she would realize her mistake and naturally come back to beg him for forgiveness.

She will understand the difference between her and Bai Mumu, and he will make her admit wholeheartedly that Bai Mumu is more suitable to be the young sect leader.

A cold glint appeared in Shen Daochen's eyes. "Since she wants to represent another sect in the battle, then let her fight."

"She broke off all ties with me a long time ago, so what obligation do I have to care about her?"

"As the sect leader of the Flying Cloud Sect, my only task in this sect competition is to take good care of the disciples of the Flying Cloud Sect." Shen Daochen straightened his chest slightly.

Upon hearing this, the others from the Flying Cloud Sect immediately exclaimed, "Sect Leader, you are truly righteous!"

Such a clear distinction between public and private matters deepened my respect for Shen Daochen.

As for Shen Sangruo, most of them silently despised her, truly a case of good bamboo producing bad shoots.

Seeing Shen Daochen's appearance, Feng Heyun and the others felt their hearts sink to the bottom.

They couldn't understand why Shen Daochen could be so cruel to Shen Sangri. After so many years as father and daughter, their bond was no longer as strong as the affection between her and her fellow disciples.

But they couldn't bear to see Shen Sangruo jump into the fire pit, nor could they accept that she would become someone else's junior sister.

They then eagerly turned their gaze to Master Lingxiao beside them, "Master..."

Shen Daochen spoke at the same time as them, "Ling Xiao, keep an eye on your disciples."

He had never shown Lingxiao Zhenren such disrespect, directly reminding him in front of so many people.

It's because the people of Zhenlin Peak have recently gone mad for Chen Sangruo, repeatedly disregarding the sect rules. It's time for a proper overhaul.

However, Master Lingxiao seemed not to have heard their words, staring blankly in the direction of Ninghua Sect.

He wasn't looking at Shen Sangruo, but at Immortal Lord Changli and Immortal Lady Qingluan in front of him.

He recognized the aura of the woman in the blue feather robe; she was the one who had taken Shen Sangruo away last time.

He had assumed she was Shen Sangruo's master, but when he probed with his divine sense, he clearly heard her call the man in front of her "master".

Lingxiao Zhenren's face instantly turned cold. He hadn't expected that Shen Sanruo had actually become someone else's disciple, and a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator at that.

A cultivator of such strength would be considered one of the best in the entire cultivation world, yet he had never seen this man before.

Even if that man were to live in seclusion, he should still know that the number one cultivator in the cultivation world is none other than Lingxiao Zhenren.

If Shen Sang was Lingxiao Zhenren's former disciple, did he not know that?

How could he possibly teach a rebellious disciple who dared to snatch someone from his hands and whom he couldn't even reform?

And the man seemed to sense it, subtly blocking his probing divine sense.

Lingxiao Zhenren felt embarrassed, as if he had been caught red-handed.

The other party even glanced lightly in his direction, the provocation so obvious, as if telling him not to covet his disciple.

How dare a mere mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator provoke him?

Lingxiao Zhenren laughed in anger, but did not probe further with his divine sense, maintaining his usual arrogance.

It's just that his unwanted apprentice found a new master.

LOL, he didn't really care.

His gaze swept over Immortal Lord Changli; he hoped he could hold out until he faced him in the elders' competition later.

Anyone who dares to oppose him will be met with a test of their strength.

The people of Feiyun Sect only saw Lingxiao Zhenren frowning, gritting his teeth, and sneering in the direction of Ninghua Sect, and then the surrounding air pressure suddenly dropped.

In this scene, everyone held their breath, fearing that he might suddenly go berserk at any moment.

Master Lingxiao snorted coldly and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Only Shen Daochen, whose face darkened after being ignored, remained.

He clenched his fists secretly. Why was it that when the people of Zhenlin Peak encountered Shen Sangruo, one or two of them were like this?

Those few minor ones are one thing, but when did Ling Xiao become so impatient?

That's truly absurd.

"What are you still doing here? Do you want to become a laughing stock for other sects?" Bai Mumu said coldly as Shen Daochen was stunned.

Bai Mumu is the young sect leader, and her words carry considerable weight.

Her words stabilized the situation and saved Shen Daochen's face.

Order was gradually restored at the Flying Cloud Sect. Although the commotion was not significant, cultivators' senses are superior to those of others, and it was still heard by the shrewd individuals from the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Beast Taming Sect, and others.

Their sect leader and patriarch had frequent contact with Shen Daochen, and naturally had also met Shen Sangruo.

Previously, when Shen Sanruo severed ties with Shen Daochen and was expelled from the Feiyun Sect, it caused quite a stir.

Their reactions to this matter varied; some were surprised, some wanted to see a joke, and some simply watched without offering any comment.

The changes in the Flying Cloud Sect during this sect competition were truly significant.