"You had your reasons, but wrong is wrong, punishment is inevitable! In the name of the Palace Master of the âSeven Star Palaceâ and Supreme Elder of the âShenxiao Dao Sect,â I sentence you to kill a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators from the Demon Dao, Buddhist Sect, and Demon Race within a hundred years! Do you have any objections?"
This was continued by the Palace Master of the âSeven Star Palace.â
"None! As a disciple, I am willing to accept the punishment! I will certainly slay the heretical cultivators and bring glory to our âShenxiao Dao Sectâ and âSeven Star Palaceâ!"
Upon hearing this, Li Yunjingâs face brightened.
At this moment, how could he not understand the good intentions of his superior!
It was to eliminate all his hidden dangers!
As long as he accepted this punishment, he would be exonerated!
Completely cleansed!
All those past issues would be entirely forgotten!
It turned out that his superior did not dislike him but wanted to give him a chance!
"Alright! In that case, on behalf of the sect, I will give you an opportunity."
Seeing that Li Yunjing understood, the Palace Master of âSeven Star Palaceâ eased his expression slightly and continued, "Participate in a resource battle at the frontier! If our side wins, you will be considered to have completed the assessment for true disciples."
As soon as he said this, before Li Yunjing could respond, the faces of the three seated dignitaries changed.
If earlier the Palace Master had shown signs of leniency, now the pressure was relentless.
The internal assessment for true disciples in âShenxiao Dao Sectâ had not been this difficult for a long time.
Only a few days ago, a young talent from the âCelestial Craft Hallâ was asked merely to forge a low-grade spiritual artifact for his true disciple assessment!
But for Li Yunjing, he was directly sent to the frontline!
Can Li Yunjing handle it?
One of the silent young Taoists spoke up, "Brother Qin, isnât this a bit too difficult?"
"Yes! It is indeed a bit harsh!"
Another dignitary also nodded in agreement.
Finally, an old Taoist laughed, "Young people still need to learn; letâs change his trial!"
Obviously, the three dignitaries thought that Palace Master Qin was being too harsh on his disciple.
"Hehe! Brother Daoists, no need to persuade more!"
The Palace Master of âSeven Star Palaceâ laughed, "Isnât Li Yunjing skilled in winning battles with lesser strength? Just let him follow the army; I want to see if he truly has any real skills."
Palace Master Qinâs intent was clear; within the Great Ming Dynasty, the âShenxiao Dao Sectâ territory, those battles were childâs play.
Not worthy of showing off.
To see whether a horse is fast, you have to take it out for a run.
The battlefield beyond the borders is the most rigorous testing ground.
Isnât Li Yunjing quite boastful?
Palace Master Qin just wanted to see how he would perform at the frontier.
From the conversation among the four dignitaries, Li Yunjing also realized the danger of this mission.
He thought carefully and said, "Since itâs an order from the sect, I will do my best to complete it!"
"But I have some doubts, when will the mission start, and will I have to confront Golden Core Realm cultivators?"
At this point, Li Yunjingâs expression became much more solemn.
"You will wait for further notice; before departure, you will be informed."
Palace Master Qin waved his sleeve and said, "You may leave now."
"Understood!"
Li Yunjing reluctantly bowed to his superior, then to the three other dignitaries, and carefully retreated from the room.
After leaving the small courtyard, Li Yunjing still felt as if he was in a dream.
With Palace Master Qin both coaxing and intimidating, Li Yunjing was truly impressed.
Dignitaries are indeed dignitaries, effortlessly handling him.
This made Li Yunjing feel a sense of urgency; perhaps his cultivation, which was mediocre, needed improvement.
Meanwhile, on his way back, in the small courtyard, the four dignitaries continued their discussion about Li Yunjing.
"Brother Qin, that young fellow was really frightened by you!"
The old Taoist who had been watering flowers chuckled.
"Young people need some scaring; otherwise, their tails would be up in the sky."
Palace Master Qin shook his head slightly.
"Itâs fine to scare them, but sending him to the frontline so soon, isnât it a bit too hasty?"
The young-looking dignitary asked.
"The frontline is in a stalemate; all sides have tacitly agreed not to act rashly. Itâs a good time to train our young ones!"
Palace Master Qin smiled, speaking lightly.
Back in his day, traversing several continents, how many dangers had he experienced?
Only then did he reach his current state.
In the âShenxiao Dao Sect,â it might be safe, but a greenhouse cannot nurture top-tier powerhouses.
Among the ten true disciples of âShenxiao Dao Sect,â many were at the front line.
These individuals were invincible, slaying masters of all paths, their names resounding throughout the Southern Heaven Continent.
This is the hope of âShenxiao Dao Sect.â
Since Li Yunjing showed promise, he naturally needed to be tested at the front line.
Letâs see if this person, who appeared strong against loose cultivators, was truly formidable against the prodigies of major sects.
Having reviewed Li Yunjingâs profile, Palace Master Qin had high hopes for this genius.
Even if he didnât advance to Nascent Soul Realm in the future, he was at least a Golden Core Realm potential.
Such a young talent should not lead a comfortable life within âShenxiao Dao Sect.â
The frontline was the best training ground.
After experiencing several major battles, a personâs demeanor would change.
Palace Master Qin hoped Li Yunjing could use the pressure to stimulate his potential further.
This was why he was so strict with Li Yunjing.
"Just in time, there is a spirit stone mine between us and the âYin Mountain Sect.â Let our subordinates battle it out; obtaining a resource point is also good."
The dignitary who had been silent all along also agreed with the plan.
They all understood Palace Master Qinâs intention, and there wasnât anything wrong with it.
Li Yunjingâs trivial matters were nothing to Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.
As for internal strife?
It depended on the perspectives of the dignitaries; whether it was serious or not was up to them, and naturally, no one would dare to pursue it if deemed non-serious.
The âSeven Star Palaceâs punishment had already been issued, representing the will of the âShenxiao Dao Sect.â
Even if someone reported to the âLaw Enforcement Hall,â no one would care.
All of Li Yunjingâs issues were in the past.
No one would bring them up again.
...
After leaving the dignitaries, Li Yunjing did not return to âQiuwu Manorâ but went to the âCouncil Hallâ to find Xu Wuyi and informed him of the matter.
"I see! Donât worry! Your talent is excellent, and the Palace Master is willing to back you, so have faith!"
Upon hearing Li Yunjingâs account, Xu Wuyi nodded affirmatively.
Such incidents were common in the history of âShenxiao Dao Sect.â Young disciples were often aggressive, holding grudges that resulted in deadly rivalries.
âShenxiao Dao Sectâ naturally did not permit such occurrences.
However, special circumstances sometimes required turning a blind eye.
Especially when it involved a genius loyal to the sect.
Such people were sure to be favored by âShenxiao Dao Sectâ and wouldnât be easily punished.
Li Yunjingâs punishment seemed severe, to kill a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm enemies.
This would seem a daunting task to complete.
But once he reached the frontier battlefield, Li Yunjing would understand what it meant by Qi Refining Realm cultivators everywhere, and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators were as common as dogs.
In such a battlefield, after a few major battles, as long as he survived, he would quickly gather the heads.
At the frontier, not every force was as mighty as âShenxiao Dao Sect.â
There were fewer than ten powerful sects; the other participants were mostly large sects and clans.
As long as Li Yunjing was smart and careful, he would find some easy targets.
When Li Yunjing finished listening to Xu Wuyiâs advice, he suddenly understood, and heaved a sigh of relief.
All along, Li Yunjing had no real comprehension of the frontier battlefield.
Now, he finally had some clear impressions.