They entered in single file.
The more I felt those auras, the more terrifying and oppressive they seemed.
Lin Xiuyuan and the others seemed to freeze even as they thought.
There are at least four seated elders and five ordinary elders.
Nearly ten Golden Core cultivators sat high up in the main hall, looking down.
Those streams of energy dissipated and converged, creating an astonishing and terrifying sight.
Good news, Elder Yuanlong is also among them.
The bad news is that the Han family patriarch is also present...
"Greetings, Elders!"
Lin Xiuyuan and the others bowed in unison.
The Cloud Vein Elder in the center, Liao Zhixin, said calmly, "You are all core disciples of the Purple Mansion in my Cloud Soaring Sect, representing the pinnacle of an entire generation of disciples. Looking across the Great Yue, you can be considered outstanding talents."
"It is commendable that you have the ambition to improve yourself and the desire to spread your power in the clouds."
"But remember, the path of cultivation is not something that can be accomplished in a day, nor can it be achieved with just a surge of enthusiasm. It requires perseverance and a down-to-earth approach to steadily climb to the summit. During these sixty years away from home, although you may be burdened by worldly affairs, do not forget to diligently cultivate yourself."
Then, he began to read out each name one by one, assigning them the places to be guarded.
"The core of the cloud vein, the enclave guarded by Ren Yongnian, the secluded paradise of the Qingxiu Mountain Medicine Garden..."
"The core of the Cloud Vein, Li Defang guards the enclave, Pingyang County..."
"..."
"The core of the spiritual vein, Lin Xiuyuan guards the enclave, the Phoenix Cloud Mountain secret realm..."
"..."
Each word was spoken, and each token fell to the ground.
Everyone accepted the gifts with respectful expressions.
This further fueled their expressions of excitement, determination, and anticipation.
However, when they heard about the enclave that Lin Xiuyuan was guarding, some core disciples from wealthy families, with solid knowledge, or who had previously learned about the distribution of Yunxiao Sect's enclaves, all showed expressions of surprise.
Lin Xiuyuan also sensed something was wrong, but he didn't know what the problem was, so he calmed down, bowed, accepted the order, and stepped forward to take the token.
After all the disciples accepted the order and received the tokens,
Liao Zhixin slowly surveyed the core disciples and said, "I look forward to your performance during your tenure. After that, the Great Yue Sword Tournament will begin, and the positions of the four sect chiefs will be determined. I hope that you can work together, support each other, and display the might of Yunxiao at the Sword Tournament!"
"Yes, I will follow the elder's words."
The group replied in unison, and then respectfully took their leave.
After the group walked out of the main hall, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
The auras of nine Golden Core cultivators converged, among whom four were seated elders.
The mere aura emanating from it was enough to make one feel as if they were in a state of great terror, experiencing an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Even the thought of turning his mind seemed to freeze, his mind went completely blank, and he could only concentrate on listening to the elder's words.
It's just a difference in realm, yet the gap between them is like a chasm, so vast that one can only look up in awe and dare not profane it in the slightest.
No wonder the Golden Core stage is the second major realm of cultivation, with a fundamental difference between them.
"Gentlemen, it has been sixty years since we last met. I wish you all great progress, and that you will join hands and fight together at the Sword Tournament to demonstrate the might of Yunxiao!"
Ren Yongnian of Yunmai bowed and said.
This person was also the one with the most powerful aura among them.
It seems that the later stages are just a hair's breadth away, and it could break through at any moment.
"I hope everything goes smoothly as Senior Brother Ren said. We'll meet again at the Great Yue Sword Tournament then."
After exchanging pleasantries, everyone left.
Wang Qiuhai deliberately paused, his gaze turning coldly to Lin Xiuyuan, revealing a hint of gloom and intense hostility. "I didn't expect you to actually come and participate. It seems you're determined to completely oppose me?"
"Senior Brother Wang's words are a bit too harsh. The competition for the chief position is a matter of one's cultivation path. How can you say that he is deliberately opposing us?"
Lin Xiuyuan said calmly.
"Very good, hehe, I reckon I won't even need to crush you in the Sword Tournament, I reckon you won't be able to get past this gatekeeper."
Wang Qiuhai scoffed, "With your meager talent in talismanic arts, what good are your great achievements? In the Sword Tournament, I'll make you the bottom one. No matter what merits you have, you'll never be able to claim the top spot!"
After saying this, Wang Qiuhai flew away on his sword.
"Talent in the art of talismans?"
Lin Xiuyuan smiled slightly. His talent was indeed not that great, but unfortunately, he had a cheat code!
but……
"There seems to be something special about my enclave? Their expressions earlier couldn't be faked, and Wang Qiuhai said such things. Could it be that the Han family patriarch has set a trap for me?"
As Lin Xiuyuan pondered this matter, he flew away on his sword, his expression somewhat gloomy.
This matter was decided by the seated elders, with the ordinary elders seconding it.
The Han family patriarch, being a senior elder, held considerable power in such matters.
Lin Xiuyuan kept this matter in mind and did not return to his cave.
Instead, they headed straight for the back mountain, towards Elder Yuanlong's cave.
Earlier, after they left the council hall, Elder Yuanlong had also sent him a message.
It is estimated that this matter will be resolved soon.
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