Chapter 82

Lu Tianyu carefully scanned the person in the center, noticing that he was about thirty years old, with a face as sharp as if carved by a knife. He wore a golden robe, exuding an aura of infinite authority.

This kind of authority could only be possessed by someone who had long been in a position of power. Just by sitting there casually, he made people feel an irresistible urge to bow and worship.

This person was none other than the head of the Flowing Cloud Sect, Wu Xingtian.

At this moment, a young man in a blue robe was kneeling below, performing the grand ceremony of three kneelings and nine bows to Wu Xingtian. Lu Tianyu focused his gaze and recognized from the side profile that it was indeed Sima Ye.

"I never thought that Brother Sima would have such great fortune, actually becoming a disciple of the head. His future prospects are boundless, truly a cause for joy and celebration!" Seeing Sima Ye find such a good master, Lu Tianyu couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. Sima Ye was not only his good friend but also his savior. Lu Tianyu had no trace of jealousy towards him, only genuine happiness.

His gaze shifted to the right, and upon seeing the person kneeling beside Sima Ye, Lu Tianyu's face instantly turned dark, and a fierce hatred quickly turned into a sharp coldness that spread wildly.

The person was also dressed in a new blue robe, performing the grand ceremony of three kneelings and nine bows to the person sitting in front of him.

Even if he were turned to ashes, Lu Tianyu would recognize him. The blue-robed man performing the ceremony was Wang Aotian, a direct descendant of the Wang family, and his master was the old man Li Xiao.

"Brother Tianyu, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly become unhappy?" Xiaoyu also sensed the deep coldness emanating from Lu Tianyu and couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"It's nothing, Xiaoyu. Let's go down." Lu Tianyu quickly composed himself, hiding his hatred so as not to frighten this kind-hearted girl.

"Okay, Hong'er, let's go down." Xiaoyu, understanding and considerate, didn't ask further but patted the crane's head, making it land.

The crane slowly folded its wings and landed smoothly in the outer area where the spectators were gathered.

The crane's landing, causing a gust of wind, also startled many onlookers. They turned around and, seeing Xiaoyu, greeted her with smiles: "Hello, Junior Sister Xiaoyu." "Hello, Aunt Xiaoyu." "Hello, Senior Sister Xiaoyu!"

"Hehe, hello, Senior Brother Wang." "Hello, Junior Sister Li." ... Xiaoyu's face was filled with a happy smile as she greeted every Flowing Cloud Sect disciple who knew her.

Seeing this, Lu Tianyu couldn't help but marvel at how well-liked Xiaoyu was in the Flowing Cloud Sect. Everyone seemed to adore her.

But it was no wonder. Xiaoyu was extremely kind and had a lively and sincere personality. Anyone who met her would like her and be unwilling to harm her in any way.

"Who is this?" Many people, seeing Xiaoyu beside Lu Tianyu, immediately asked curiously.

"Oh, he's called Lu Tianyu. He's my grandfather's new disciple. Everyone, please take good care of him in the future." Xiaoyu immediately introduced him with a smile.

"Of course."

"Absolutely."

"Hehe, Junior Sister Xiaoyu, you're too modest. He's your grandfather's disciple; who would dare to bully him? That would be asking for trouble." Everyone laughed in response.

Feeling their warmth, Lu Tianyu smiled and bowed to them.

"Brother Tianyu, let's go up front to get a better view." Xiaoyu, smiling, took Lu Tianyu's right hand and quickly moved forward, wanting to get closer to the platform for a better look.

The path ahead was already crowded, but when people saw Xiaoyu heading forward, they immediately made way for her. Since Xiaoyu was short and couldn't see from the back, everyone understood and had no objections.

Soon, Lu Tianyu and Xiaoyu stood in front of the platform, looking up and able to see everything on it clearly.

At this point, the grand ceremony was nearing its end. Sima Ye and others stood up, took a cup of tea from the hands of nearby disciples, and offered it to their respective masters as a sign of gratitude.

Wang Aotian was turning his head to take a cup from a disciple when his eyes caught sight of Lu Tianyu standing below the platform. He was so startled that his hands trembled, almost dropping the cup.

The scene in the Life and Death Realm had been etched deeply into Wang Aotian's mind like a nightmare, and no matter what he did, he couldn't erase the terrifying memory.

"Little Tian, calm down!" Li Xiao, seeing this, his face instantly turned extremely dark. With a wave of his hand, he emitted a thread of battle qi to steady the cup in Wang Aotian's hand and sternly reprimanded him through a secret message.

Wang Aotian's behavior was a great embarrassment to him. Just seeing Lu Tianyu had frightened him so much. What kind of future could he have? If it weren't for Wang Aotian's father's repeated requests, he would never have taken this spoiled brat as a disciple.

"Yes, Master, I'm useless. Seeing that little beast, I can't help but recall the terrifying scene in the Life and Death Realm. Master, didn't you promise my father to get rid of that little beast? When will you take action?" Wang Aotian quickly averted his gaze from Lu Tianyu, his voice filled with intense hatred as he asked through a secret message.

"This matter cannot be rushed. That boy is now a disciple of Elder Zhan, who is a grand elder of the outer sect of the Flowing Cloud Sect, with an extremely high status. Even I can't provoke him. Therefore, I must wait for the right opportunity to eliminate that boy and ensure that Elder Zhan has no complaints." Li Xiao replied through a secret message, his tone icy.

"Wait for the right opportunity? How long will it take? Master, you don't know. As long as that little beast lives, I can't find peace. He's like a nightmare that haunts me. Please, Master, kill him soon. If Elder Zhan holds me accountable, you can blame it all on the Wang family. What do you say?" Wang Aotian, hearing this, immediately gritted his teeth and said with hatred. He couldn't wait any longer. In recent days, he had been unable to eat or sleep, and every time he thought of the scene in the Life and Death Realm, he would break out in cold sweat. Even during cultivation, he would be startled awake, almost falling into a state of mental collapse.

Wang Aotian had fallen to the same level as Wang Cui'e. Lu Tianyu was like a thorn in his throat, and he couldn't rest or eat until he was eliminated.

"How dare you! Do you need to teach your master how to act? If you continue to be disrespectful, I will expel you and let you go home to cry to your father." Li Xiao, hearing this, was furious and coldly rebuked him.

Li Xiao had always despised and looked down on spoiled brats like Wang Aotian. Now, seeing that he was so frightened by Lu Tianyu, he felt even more disdain. Compared to his own disciple, Elder Zhan's disciple was like a celestial being. What future could he have?

If it weren't for his close friendship with Wang Aotian's father and the great benefits the Wang family had secretly promised him, he would have nothing to do with this mess.

"Yes, I know I was wrong. I won't do it again." Seeing Li Xiao's anger, Wang Aotian was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat and dared not say more. His hands still trembling, he nervously handed the cup over: "Master, please have your tea!"

"Hmph." Li Xiao gave a slight cold snort and drank the tea offered by Wang Aotian in one gulp.

At this moment, Li Xiao's eyes caught sight of Lu Tianyu and Xiaoyu standing side by side below the platform, looking very intimate. His eyes lit up, and a deep, sinister look flashed in his eyes.

"Little Tian, I have thought of a brilliant plan. This plan will fulfill your wish and successfully eliminate Lu Tianyu, removing the thorn from your heart." Li Xiao couldn't help but smile smugly as he whispered to Wang Aotian.

"Really? Master!" Wang Aotian, who had been extremely disappointed, was now overjoyed, his eyes shining as he stared intently at Li Xiao.

"Of course, wait for good news from me. Lu Tianyu won't live for more than three days." Li Xiao said with a self-satisfied air.

"Ha, that's great! I'll be waiting for the good news." Wang Aotian was even more delighted, his face contorted with excitement, his eyes filled with a fierce red glow.

Once Lu Tianyu was dead, his nightmare would be over, and he would no longer have to live in constant fear.

"Alright, the grand ceremony is over. Everyone, you may disperse. You six, come to see me tonight. I will open the Treasure Pavilion and bestow a great fortune upon you." After the tea ceremony, Sect Head Wu Xingtian stood up from his chair and said with infinite authority.

"Yes, Sect Head." Sima Ye and the others bowed respectfully in unison.

"You, are you Lu Tianyu?" At this moment, Wu Xingtian's gaze suddenly fell on Lu Tianyu and Xiaoyu below the platform. His expression changed slightly, and he pointed at Lu Tianyu, asking aloud.

"Yes, this disciple Lu Tianyu greets Sect Head!" Just being looked at by Wu Xingtian, Lu Tianyu felt a mountain-like pressure pressing down on him, making him extremely uncomfortable.

But Lu Tianyu showed no signs of discomfort, gritting his teeth and enduring it, he replied respectfully.

"Indeed, not bad." Seeing this, Wu Xingtian immediately smiled and nodded. The无形的威压随着他的笑容瞬间消失，仿佛从未出现过。

"Such terrifying power!" Lu Tianyu couldn't help but take a deep breath and quietly wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

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The无形的威压随着他的笑容瞬间消失，仿佛从未出现过。

"Such terrifying power!" Lu Tianyu couldn't help but take a deep breath and quietly wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.