Chapter 118: The Fate Pattern Appears!

The Chaotian Sect, along with Lu Qingyang's Return to True, came to an end.

The Qi Refining group's competition concluded within half a day.

At the same time, the Foundation Establishment group's competition began.

Though some disciples were still unconvinced, feeling that this kind of competition could not verify their true strength.

But they did not dare defy the Sect Master's orders.

And the final results of the Qi Refining group had already been announced.

The First Secret Realm's first place unexpectedly had two people. One of them was the disciple named Tang San.

The other was Xiao Yan.

The two had ultimately fought until they collapsed unconscious, unable to determine a winner. But if not for Tang San using hidden weapons.

First place would only have been Xiao Yan's. However, the rules had not said hidden weapons were prohibited, so the two were tied for first.

As for the Second Secret Realm's first place, it was naturally the body-refining disciple Lin Budong.

This one had swept the entire field with an overwhelming force, claiming first place.

Without the slightest controversy.

But the Third Secret Realm's first place was a disciple with no fame whatsoever within the sect.

This person was precisely the one Lu Qingyang had prioritized his attention on — Gongshu Ban!

After the Qi Refining group's grand competition ended, Lu Qingyang was to meet several people at the Spirit Lake on the peak.

But the moment he appeared at the peak's Spirit Lake, he was pulled aside by Yang Yu...

"Senior Brother Lu, my Master wants to speak with you."

"Hm? Your Master? The Heaven Sword Venerable?"

Hearing Yang Yu's words, Lu Qingyang's expression turned strange, appearing quite surprised.

"What, kid, This Venerable One can't have a chat with you for old times' sake?"

"Hmph, you and I have known each other after all. Back then, This Venerable One even gifted you a section of Remnant Dao Rhyme."

"Now I've been in your sect for so long, and I haven't seen you come to talk with this old man. Sigh..."

"Surely you look down on this old man now."

"Hm?"

Hearing the Heaven Sword Venerable's voice suddenly resounding, Lu Qingyang's expression grew even stranger.

He could never have imagined that the dignified Heaven Sword Venerable would actually act coquettish with him!

No!

It should be called plaintive.

"Cough! Cough cough!"

"Uh, Senior... this junior absolutely has no such intention."

Lu Qingyang spoke with a twitching face.

His heart was also extremely bewildered, not knowing what this old man of Yang Yu's meant by such words.

"Oh? In that case, this old man has a presumptuous request. Can you agree to it?"

The Heaven Sword Venerable immediately spoke upon hearing this.

His words carried a trace of cunning.

"Hm? A presumptuous request? Could it be for Junior Brother Yang's sake?"

Lu Qingyang was puzzled inwardly, but for Yang Yu's sake he still nodded.

"Senior, just say it."

"As long as this junior can do it, I will not hesitate!"

"Heh heh, that's more like it."

"Actually, this old man has been drifting for years and feels some loneliness in his heart."

"Recently I have observed that your sect's scenery is beautiful, so This Venerable One has decided... to join you!"

The Heaven Sword Venerable's certain voice rang out.

Causing both Lu Qingyang and Yang Yu to be startled.

"Ah?"

After hearing the Heaven Sword Venerable's words, Lu Qingyang nearly choked to death.

"You... join us?"

"No... Senior has always been an honored guest of our Chaotian Sect, so why say such a thing?"

Lu Qingyang was baffled.

"That doesn't count. I mean from today onward, I, the Heaven Sword Venerable, am also a disciple of this Chaotian Sect."

"You are the Sect Master. You just need to open your golden mouth and give me a title."

"Even an Outer Gate disciple would do."

Hearing this, a flash of sudden understanding passed through the originally bewildered Lu Qingyang's mind.

This was... seeking a title?

Could this old man know that I possess great fortune?

Lu Qingyang was suspicious inwardly.

This thought existed for only an instant before disappearing.

Forget it, it's just a title. Giving it is fine.

Besides, having such an old man overseeing the sect can only benefit our Chaotian Sect.

Lu Qingyang's thoughts raced, and he quickly made his decision.

"Good, then I solemnly announce."

"From today onward, the Heaven Sword Venerable shall be an Inner Gate Elder of our Chaotian Sect."

No joke. Lu Qingyang of course could not give him the status of an Outer Gate disciple.

At the very least, it had to be an Elder.

And the Heaven Sword Venerable, having finally obtained what he wanted, was also fully satisfied.

He no longer spoke.

"Cough cough cough... Sorry to trouble you, Senior Brother Lu."

Yang Yu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. He had not expected his Master to actually make such a request.

"It's fine, we're all family."

Lu Qingyang waved his hand, his face showing little fluctuation.

"Let's go, let us together see the future hope of our Chaotian Sect."

As the words fell, several Qi Refining disciples had already ascended the Chaotian Peak's Spirit Lake along the mountain's rosy stairway.

The moment they came up, each of them stood frozen in place with red, swollen faces.

Seeing this, Lu Qingyang was puzzled, but then he suddenly caught sight of the spring water beside them that resembled spirit sap.

"Heh, almost forgot."

"These little ones can't withstand such dense spiritual power."

Saying this, he raised his hand and laid an isolation formation around the several people.

"Hoo... hoo... hoo hoo... Greetings, Lord Sect Master!"

"Greetings, Elders!"

As the several people gradually recovered, they hurriedly cupped their fists and saluted Lu Qingyang and the others in unison.

"Hm, no need for formalities."

Lu Qingyang waved his hand and spoke indifferently.

Then his gaze swept over the several people one by one.

After a pause, he slowly spoke with a calm expression.

"Not bad, not bad. Worthy of the disciples who seized first place!"

"Every one of you has deep qi and a solid foundation at a glance."

"The sect is fortunate to have you."

As Lu Qingyang spoke, he could not help but send his slightly trembling right hand into his sleeve.

On the surface he was calm and unruffled, but in truth his heart had long since been shaken to the extreme.

Earlier, being far away, he had only felt these disciples were rather talented.

But now, face to face...

One, two... three, four. Four of them!

No way, are Chosen Ones just cabbages? One competition and four are fished out?

Looking at the faint Fate Pattern aura on the bodies of the people before him.

Lu Qingyang's eyelids twitched wildly.

Ever since the Return to True ended and he absorbed five strands of the Human Race's fortune, he had discovered that he could truly see everyone's Fate Pattern!

An ordinary disciple, like Chao San, had a faint white aura of Fate Pattern above his head.

But Zhao Layue's was a pale golden aura.

As for Yang Yu, it was utterly crimson!

However, as long as he drew near her and Zhao Layue, that crimson aura would fade.

And now, before Lu Qingyang.

A full four Fate Pattern auras of different colors floated above the heads of Xiao Yan and the others.

Judging by the Fate Patterns, the Chosen One Fate Patterns of Xiao Yan, Lin Budong, and Gongshu Ban are at least not that dangerous.

It's just this one called Tang San... why is his giving off a black aura?

Lu Qingyang muttered inwardly, somewhat nervous, but not afraid.

After all, he now bore half the fortune of the Human Race of an entire world.

A mere few Chosen Ones could still be suppressed.

Forget it, let's just observe them for now. If they benefit the sect, promote them.

Thinking this, Lu Qingyang swiftly distributed rewards to everyone.

Then came another round of chicken soup for the soul, only then letting everyone leave cheerfully.

"Hoo~~~~~"

Only after everyone had left did Lu Qingyang let out a long breath of turbid air.

At this moment he had no mood to watch the Foundation Establishment group's competition.

Because there was an even more important matter waiting for him to do.

"Jiangxin."

"I'm here, Master!"

"Prepare a squad of Production Puppets all equipped with the infrastructure mining module, prepare fourth-rank Battle Puppets, mobilize half the Spirit-Puppet Vajra."

"And... start up that true Floating Sky Great Ship. Load status... full!"

"Beep beep, received, Master. Preparing."

"Beep beep, may I ask, Master, what is the destination?"

"Destination... the Demon Domain!"