Chapter 55 - 54: One step is one realm, 6 steps into a Great Scholar! (2 in 1 - )_1

Who is that?

The arrival of Chen Chang’an immediately stirred up a commotion at the scene.

Everyone looked at the person on stage with questioning eyes, wondering who had the audacity to barge in at this time.

Not only did he barge in, but he also raised an objection.

Is this some sort of joke?

Huh? Chen Chang’an?

"Is it Chen Chang’an?"

However, when the figure on the stage was revealed, everyone was stunned.

They didn’t expect the person raising an objection to be Chen Chang’an.

This was someone who hadn’t descended from Daozang Mountain in more than a decade. What was he doing here now?

"Chen Chang’an, why did you leave Daozang Mountain and come here?"

A mountain lord stared at Chen Chang’an and asked in a deep voice.

Chen Chang’an glanced at this person - he recognized him. It was the second-in-command of the Council of Elders, Second Elder Yang Qingdao.

He was at the Fifth Realm of the Great Nothingness Realm!

A generation younger than the Great Elder but in the same generation as Chen Chang’an and his peers.

He was the most powerful person in the entire Tianshui Sect, aside from the Great Elder!

This proposal to establish Sword Mountain was his idea and he spearheaded it.

"Elder Yang, I don’t quite understand what you mean."

"As a mountain lord of the Sect and with the Demon Land being a heartland passed down generational by the ancestors of Daozang Mountain, if you, Yang Qingdao, can enter this Sect hall, why can’t I, Chen Chang’an?" Chen Chang’an counter questioned.

"Senior Brother..."

In an unnoticeable corner of the main hall, a delicate figure appeared. It was Mao Ruxue.

However, her eyes were somewhat red at the moment, clearly showing that she had just been crying.

"Young girl, stop crying, your Senior Brother is here."

"Smiling suits a girl more."

Chen Chang’an moved forward, gently wiping the tear stains off the little girl’s face and softly said.

"But... But Senior Brother, they... they..."

She was still sobbing terribly.

"It’s okay, silly girl, believe in me, I will handle this matter."

Chen Chang’an laughed lightly and spoke reassuringly to the young girl.

Yang Qingdao snorted,

"Ha, Chen Chang’an, I want to ask you."

"Ten years ago, your misconduct resulted in the Sect Master punishing you to the Daozang Mountain to read the works of the sages and face the wall."

"I would like to ask, in such a key location as the Sect hall,"

"Your casual entry, does it mean that the texts of the sages you read for the past ten years were all fed to a dog’s belly?"

"Why don’t you speak?"

Chen Chang’an said,"Didn’t all the words go to your belly? What else do I have to say?"

"I...!"

Being ridiculed by Chen Chang’an in such a way, Yang Qingdao was immediately furious.

He pointed at Chen Chang’an, fuming, but unable to find the words.

"That’s enough, silence."

At this time, the hoarse voice of the Great Elder from the stage rang out.

The voice wasn’t loud, but it instantly calmed the scattered voices below the stage.

Yang Qingdao also silenced instantly. He was indeed strong, but in comparison to the venerable Great Elder, his status and strength are slightly inferior.

He dare not disobey the words of the Great Elder!

Next, the Great Elder turned his gaze to Chen Chang’an.

"Chang’an, you’re here?"

Chen Chang’an said, "Elder, I had to come as it concerns the matters entrusted by our ancestors."

The Great Elder nodded,

"In these years, I haven’t left seclusion. I heard you’ve caused some trouble and Li Daoran punished you by sending you to study in the archives of Daozang Mountain for ten years."

"Have you gained some insight?"

Chen Chang’an swaggered and said,

"To answer your question, Elder, ’Reading ten thousand books is like traveling ten thousand miles.’"

"Having studied for ten years, in addition to cultivating an aura of righteousness, I have also gained an understanding of some philosophies of life."

"Is barging into the Sect hall part of your newfound wisdom?" A mountain lord said coldly.

Chen Chang’an closed his eyes without answering.

Great Elder also didn’t show any reaction to this matter.

Instead, he suddenly asked again,

"Do you hate it?"

"If there is no love to begin with, how can there be hatred?" Chen Chang’an said.

"Hmm, good. It seems that you have gained some realization."

"After a while, I’ll have Li Daoran lift your confinement." The Great Elder nodded.

"Thank you, Elder." Chen Chang’an gave a bow, as if a jade prince.

"Elder, I came to ask, is it true that the Demon Land is being exchanged for Sword Mountain?"

"Yes, the decision has been made and cannot be changed."

"After some time, there will be respective compensation sent to Daozang Mountain." The Great Elder nodded.

"I disagree."

"Don’t mention it’s the Great Elder asking. Even if the old ancestor asks personally, my answer will remain the same."

"Sword Mountain can be established, but the Demon Land can’t be severed!"

Chen Chang’an shook his head. He stared directly into the eyes of the Great Elder with resolute determination!

"Arrogant!"

"Chen Chang’an, what gives you the right to disagree?" Yang Qingdao disdainfully said.

"What if the Demon Land was conquered by your Daozang Mountain? "

"So what if it once provided for countless people of Tianshui Sect?

"That was in the past!"

"Now the Sword Immortal of Tian Yuan has his eyes on that place."

"Tian Yuan Sword Immortal, do you know who he is? He’s the master of Tai’a Sword Immortal, a sword immortal who is nearly at the Sword Master Realm. With the strength of our Tianshui Sect, we simply can’t defend it!"

"So, the Demon Land right now, is already a burden!"

"Why not send it out now in exchange for the favor of Tian Yuan Sword Immortal, rather than potentially losing it in the future?"

Exchanging a useless, even burdensome Demon Land for the favor of a Sword Immortal for Tianshui Sect is a harmless act. Only a fool would disagree!