Chapter 14

"Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect, how many people wish to be my disciple? You actually refuse?"

It was always others who took the initiative to become Wu Kuangyun's disciples. This was the first time Wu Kuangyun had offered to take on a disciple, and he never expected to be refused. Wu Kuangyun thought Ling Dao didn't know his identity, so he had to introduce himself.

"Indeed, I refuse!"

If it weren't for the matter with Ye Hongxuan, Ling Dao could have accepted Wu Kuangyun's offer. Unfortunately, what had happened was irreversible. Because of Ye Hongxuan, Ling Dao had no interest in joining the Heavenly Martial Sect, even if he were to become the Lord's disciple.

"What's going on?"

Wu Kuangyun's face darkened. Being refused in public was a serious blow to his dignity. He could see that Ling Dao was quite resistant to the Heavenly Martial Sect. If there were no reasons, it would be impossible. After all, Ling Dao had come to the Heavenly Martial Sect to become a disciple.

"Your Highness, please agree. Being the Lord's disciple is the best thing. Don't be angry. The Grand Elder is the Grand Elder, and the Lord is the Lord. How many people dream of becoming the Lord's disciple!"

Jiang Zhong's face lit up. What seemed like an impossible situation had suddenly turned around. He originally thought that joining the Heavenly Martial Sect was hopeless, but who would have thought that the Lord himself would come to take Ling Dao as a disciple.

If Ling Dao could become the Lord's disciple, he would be even safer, and Jiang Zhong could leave the world with peace of mind. Being the Lord's disciple was like ascending to the heavens, far superior to being an outer sect disciple.

Jiang Zhong's words made Wu Kuangyun's face much better, but the Grand Elder's body trembled. The Grand Elder had already determined that there was nothing wrong with the Heavenly Martial Sword Formation. For thousands of years, no one had been able to break it, yet Ling Dao had done so. If the Lord found out, Ye Hongxuan would not have a good end.

Regardless of Ling Dao's cultivation potential, his achievements in swordsmanship alone were enough to show his extraordinary nature. Otherwise, the Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect, Wu Kuangyun, would not have taken the initiative to offer to take him as a disciple.

"Originally, I did plan to join the Heavenly Martial Sect, or I wouldn't have taken the initiative to break the Heavenly Martial Sword Formation. Unfortunately, the Grand Elder wanted me to leave the Heavenly Martial Sect and severely injured Grandpa Jiang. Such a sect has completely disappointed me, and there's no need for me to become a disciple of the Heavenly Martial Sect!"

Whether in his past life or this one, Ling Dao had his own pride. After the Grand Elder treated him like this, he naturally could not join the Heavenly Martial Sect. The world was vast; was there no place for him to stay?

"Your Highness, listen to me this once and agree to the Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect. After becoming the Lord's disciple, you can grow rapidly in the shortest time. And with the Lord's protection, a group of scoundrels won't dare to do anything to you!"

Jiang Zhong earnestly advised. The kick from Ye Hongxuan had injured his internal organs, and he knew his condition. His only concern was Ling Dao. If Ling Dao could become Wu Kuangyun's disciple, he could rest easy.

Unfortunately, Ling Dao shook his head. Because of Jiang Zhong, Ling Dao no longer wanted any connection with the Heavenly Martial Sect. Jiang Zhong wanted Ling Dao to join the Heavenly Martial Sect for his sake, but Ling Dao refused because of Jiang Zhong.

"Grandpa Jiang, let's go!"

Jiang Zhong sighed and had no choice but to leave with Ling Dao. He had watched Ling Dao grow up and understood his temperament. Whatever Ling Dao decided, no one could change his mind. If Ling Dao didn't want to join the Heavenly Martial Sect, no amount of persuasion would work.

Ling Dao ignored everyone and supported Jiang Zhong as they walked down the mountain, not even glancing at the Heavenly Martial Sect. Wu Kuangyun could clearly see that Ling Dao had no interest in the Heavenly Martial Sect at all.

"Who would have thought that the Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect would be refused when offering to take on a disciple. Ye Hongxuan, do you have an explanation for the Lord?"

Wu Kuangyun looked coldly at Ye Hongxuan, making him tremble. The Lord's position was much higher than the Grand Elder's, and Ye Hongxuan naturally dared not be disrespectful in front of Wu Kuangyun. Ye Hongxuan knelt on the ground and recounted what had happened. The cold gaze made him dare not lie, so he told the truth.

"Crackling"

Above Wu Kuangyun's head, a cloud of lightning gathered, and lightning bolts danced wildly. Everyone could feel Wu Kuangyun's anger, and Ye Hongxuan was terrified, knowing he had caused a great disaster.

"Ye Hongxuan, you have such audacity! To expel such a swordsmanship genius, do you want the Heavenly Martial Sect to decline and fall?"

Wu Kuangyun stomped on Ye Hongxuan, making him black out and spit out a mouthful of blood. For thousands of years, no one had broken the Heavenly Martial Sword Formation, and Ling Dao's value was incomparable to other disciples.

"Lord, please listen to me. I know the boy's situation. He can't cultivate at all. He's already fifteen and hasn't even reached the Physical Body Realm. Even if the Lord cultivates him, it won't work!"

Ye Hongxuan was terrified and dared not lie. Unfortunately, he didn't know how extraordinary it was to break the Heavenly Martial Sword Formation. As the Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect, Wu Kuangyun knew much more than Ye Hongxuan.

Wu Kuangyun originally wanted to bring Ling Dao back, but now he decided not to. If Ling Dao were willing to return, he would spare no effort to cultivate him, but Ling Dao refused to be his disciple. As the Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect, he couldn't lose face by begging.

"Don't waste the Lord's time. From today on, you are relieved of your position as Grand Elder. Not only that, you must go to the Law Hall and receive three thousand sword cuts. After you recover, you will be responsible for cleaning the Heavenly Martial Sect!"

The Grand Elder's eyes flashed with fear, but he had no choice but to obey Wu Kuangyun's order. The three thousand sword cuts meant being cut three thousand times without any protection, an extremely painful punishment.

"Let this matter be. Do not mention it again!"

The Lord of the Heavenly Martial Sect, Wu Kuangyun, looked in the direction Ling Dao had left, sighed slightly, and then turned to leave. If he knew Ling Dao's future achievements, he might have wanted to flay Ye Hongxuan alive.

"Damn it! Wretched boy, if this Elder ever sees you again, I will tear you to pieces to vent my anger!"

Suffering such punishment, Ye Hongxuan didn't dare to blame Wu Kuangyun but transferred all his hatred to Ling Dao. Looking in the direction Ling Dao had left, his eyes were filled with deep resentment.

(PS: One thousand flowers for an extra chapter!)

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