Chapter 21: Sect Contract

“This...”

Chao Wendao hesitated for a moment.

In his heart, he had already believed most of Lu Ze’s story.

To remain so calm and articulate under the pressure of a Void Refining stage Cultivator was something no ordinary young person could do.

Moreover, Lu Ze’s analysis of some key techniques had greatly satisfied him.

Given all this, it was not impossible for "Demon Sect Escape" to have been created by a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator.

Lu Ze’s lips curved into a slight smile, as if he had encountered a great joyous event.

At this moment, clear System information appeared before his eyes:

【Righteous Path expert Ding Mingcang has challenged you! To preserve the Demonic Path’s reputation, you must win a glorious victory.】

【Mission: Accept Ding Mingcang's challenge and win, inflicting as much damage as possible upon him.】

【Mission Reward: Dependent on mission outcome】

Lu Ze didn't even think, immediately saying, “Of course.”

At these words, everyone present was astonished.

Just "Demon Sect Escape" alone was enough to make everyone’s jaws drop.

Lu Ze actually indicated that he could create another one?

The Disciples on the ground began to discuss animatedly.

“Could it really be him?”

“Even if it was Brother Lu, it’s probably impossible to create another one in such a short time.”

“I feel like he’s bluffing.”

“Such an Illusion Realm is naturally formed, a masterpiece obtained by chance is Heaven’s will; to get a second one... I’m afraid it’s difficult!”

“Brother Lu is confused! With the Grand Elder here, it’s not impossible to refuse!”

...

Instead, more people below began to disbelieve that Lu Ze was the designer of "Demon Sect Escape."

Because his actions were too abnormal.

“Good!”

Ding Mingcang’s eyes gleamed as he immediately made the decision, afraid that Lu Ze would change his mind.

“Since you are so courageous, then this old man will grant your wish!”

“But there’s one condition.”

“It will be for one month, and during the creation period, you are forbidden from leaving the Refining Hall by even half a step. I will send Disciples from the Hall of Law Enforcement to supervise you throughout!”

Ding Mingcang still did not believe in his heart that Lu Ze was the creator of "Demon Sect Escape."

He was convinced that Lu Ze had someone behind him offering advice.

As long as he was supervised and prevented from contacting outsiders, Lu Ze would definitely not be able to cause any trouble.

Even if, by some remote chance,

"Demon Sect Escape" truly came from Lu Ze’s hands,

Ding Mingcang did not believe he could create a second one in just one month!

Unexpectedly, the young man in the arena nodded calmly.

“Alright.”

“But since Elder Ding has made such a request, then I, this Disciple, will also make a few requests. That’s not too much, is it?”

A sharp glint suddenly appeared in Lu Ze’s eyes.

Ding Mingcang did not agree directly, instead asking, “What are your requests? Speak them.”

“First, if I can create it and prove I haven’t lied, shouldn't Elder Ding be punished for his actions today?”

“Second, all Illusion Trials I create in the future, the Sect may not block for any reason.”

“Third, the selling rights for all Illusion Realm crystals belong solely to me, and the Sect is forbidden from interfering.”

Lu Ze spoke each word clearly and logically.

As if he had prepared them long ago.

The Disciples under the Hall of Law Enforcement were stunned.

This was the first time they had seen a Disciple dare to demand punishment for an Elder.

Even if it was just a hypothetical...

‘Heh, trying to scare me?’

Ding Mingcang chuckled inwardly.

The more Lu Ze acted this way, the more Ding Mingcang felt he was bluffing.

“If it truly is your work, then this old man is willing to apologize! As for the other conditions, I agree to them all!”

Ding Mingcang immediately agreed without hesitation.

“Apologize? Is that all?”

“Then what do you want?”

“Go to Siguo Valley, and face the wall for one month.”

Lu Ze’s attitude was firm.

Siguo Valley was where the Sect punished serious offenders.

The Spiritual Qi there was sparse, miasma obscured vision, and there was an ancient great power’s formation specifically designed to suppress cultivation.

Even an Elder would be stripped of a layer of skin there.

“Heh heh, I agree!”

Ding Mingcang was not afraid in the slightest, only feeling that Lu Ze was putting on an act.

Lu Ze suddenly felt his condition was too low: “Then how about half a year?”

“Are you done or not!? Believe it or not, I’ll cripple you right now!”

“Alright, then one month it is.”

Lu Ze shrugged, feeling as if he was haggling in a market.

“But, if you cannot prove it, I will cripple your cultivation and expel you from the Sect!”

Ding Mingcang looked at Lu Ze with malice.

The latter smiled and cupped his hands, bowing to Chao Wendao: “I ask the Grand Elder to establish a Sect contract.”

Upon hearing the words “Sect contract,” everyone’s expressions changed.

This guy...

He’s actually serious??

As the Grand Elder, Chao Wendao was somewhat troubled.

What Lu Ze and Ding Mingcang had just discussed, if there was no “Sect contract,” could still be dismissed as a joke later.

Once a Sect contract was established, the meaning changed entirely.

“Have you thought it through? Once this Sect contract is established, no one can change it unless the Sect Master intervenes.”

Chao Wendao felt some reluctance.

In his heart, he believed that Lu Ze was the true designer of "Demon Sect Escape."

However, it was normal for a young man to act impulsively and make foolish decisions when fueled by emotion.

At least in his opinion,

a work of such ingenious design as "Demon Sect Escape" could simply not be completed within a month.

Lu Ze replied, “I’ve thought it through. Thank you, Elder Chao, for your kind intentions.”

“Elder Chao, don’t wait any longer! Such a disrespectful scoundrel should be severely punished!”

Ding Mingcang urged, afraid the other party would go back on his word.

“Since both of you have made up your minds, I will no longer interfere.”

With that, a huge golden brush appeared out of thin air in Chao Wendao’s hand.

He swiftly waved it in the air, and a scroll, with identical large golden characters written on both sides, fell between Lu Ze and Ding Mingcang.

Lu Ze bit his finger and dripped his blood onto his signature spot.

“The contract is formed.”

Chao Wendao said slowly, looking at Lu Ze with some regret.

If it weren’t for the fact that his True Disciples had reached their limit, he would genuinely have wanted to take Lu Ze under his wing.

“Elder Ding, please state the topic.”

Lu Ze made a “please” gesture.

A sly smile appeared on Ding Mingcang’s lips.

“Our Lingxiao Sect’s Cultivation Dao is vast, but the most chosen weapon among Disciples is always the sword.”

“Juexiang Cliff on Wenjian Mountain has Disciples going there daily to comprehend Sword Intent.”

“However, Disciples are severely lacking in the fundamental practice of sword swings.”

“Since you are so confident, design an Illusion Realm cultivation based on basic sword swings, so that Disciples no longer slack off and ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ diligently practice their swords every day!”

“Furthermore, there is no shortage of sparring-type Illusion Realms within the Sect, so the Illusion Realm you create should not include combat-related functions.”

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