King of Ten Thousand Years

Chapter 301: Chapter 299: The Curtain Falls

The appearance of Luo Tian and the Crow captured the attention of everyone present.

All the disciples, including the high-ranking members, looked shocked and incredulous.

How could a disciple at the mere Spirit Sea Realm Seventh Layer surpass the ten Core Disciples, including the Earth Element Realm’s Ye Feng, in the Xuankong Mountain trial?

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, no one would have believed it to be true.

"Luo Tian, this Elder is somewhat interested in your results. How did you manage to last until the very end?"

The Yunxiao Sect’s Second Elder asked.

"Hm?"

Luo Tian felt that something was off. He had no dealings with the Second Elder, but the man seemed to have a poor opinion of him.

"Luo Tian, this Elder has heard that an extremely ancient tomb appeared in Xuankong Mountain this time. And that priceless tombstone treasure—it was shattered by you. Is this true?"

The Third Elder’s cold gaze swept over, carrying an intangible spiritual pressure.

"This Elder, on the other hand, is curious as to how you surpassed my disciple’s performance!"

The Grand Elder also spoke slowly, his eyes on Luo Tian, who had stolen first place from Ye Feng.

This scene was far beyond Luo Tian’s expectations.

The Yunxiao Sect’s Three Great Elders were actually questioning him at the same time!

But with a little thought, Luo Tian understood.

The disciples of the Three Great Elders were all top-tier among the ten Core Disciples. Before the trial even began, the Earth Element Realm’s Ye Feng was already considered number one in everyone’s hearts.

In the end, Qiao Hai’s results were relatively poor; he didn’t even make it into the top five.

The Earth Element Realm’s Ye Feng had also lost first place.

The disciples of the Three Great Elders, as well as all ten Core Disciples, had all been surpassed by Luo Tian.

Not only had these disciples lost face, but their masters had as well.

One could say that Luo Tian had incurred public wrath!

However, Luo Tian could tell that the Grand Elder and Second Elder genuinely wanted to know the reason and held no hostility.

It was the Third Elder who wanted to use this opportunity to frame Luo Tian!

"Speaking of which, I have Senior Sister Yi and Senior Brother Ye to thank. They were the ones who stepped in to save me when I was in trouble... But they ended up getting eliminated first as a result. I feel ashamed about that."

A smile appeared on Luo Tian’s face as he looked toward Yi Jingwen and Ye Feng.

The two of them were stunned and wanted to refute him.

After all, at the time, they had planned to watch him die without helping and let Luo Tian get lost.

But for them to admit that they had refused to help felt like they would be tarnishing their own character and disgracing their masters.

On the other hand, tacitly accepting his story would give them a good excuse for their failure, and even earn them a reputation for being charitable and noble.

Ye Feng and Yi Jingwen felt a headache coming on.

"Is that so?"

The Second Elder and Grand Elder looked at Yi Jingwen and Ye Feng, and the displeasure on their faces dissipated slightly.

The reason Luo Tian gave had restored some of their dignity.

Seeing this, the Third Elder’s expression grew even darker. He continued his questioning, "Luo Tian, why did you shatter that precious tombstone?"

"Do you still remember the contents of that tombstone?"

the Second Elder asked.

The high-ranking members were very interested in that tomb and its tombstone.

"Third Elder, this matter is your disciple’s fault. If he hadn’t tried to kill me and hit the tombstone instead, that treasure would never have been broken!"

Facing the Third Elder’s interrogation, Luo Tian showed no fear. On the contrary, he put on an angry expression.

"Qiao Hai shattered it?"

The Third Elder was surprised and didn’t know what to say next.

This incident had been recounted by the blue-haired girl and other disciples. They resented Luo Tian, so they had hidden parts of the truth to frame him.

As a result, they had inadvertently put the Third Elder in a tough spot.

"Senior Brother Qiao, were you trying to kill me back then?"

Luo Tian, the one who was originally being interrogated, was now aggressively questioning Qiao Hai!

"Junior Luo must be joking. My strike might have been a bit heavy-handed at the time, but that was not my intention."

Qiao Hai could only say that.

"Luo Tian, your strength is too weak. A casual strike from Qiao Hai would naturally seem heavy-handed in your eyes."

The Third Elder spoke again, helping Qiao Hai defuse the situation, then added, "Let’s put this matter aside. But what about Han Yuan? Why did you cause his death?"

Han Yuan’s death was a great loss to the Yunxiao Sect!

Han Yuan’s master was also extremely displeased.

"Han Yuan? His death was well-deserved! He tried to steal this young master’s treasure, so naturally, I wouldn’t let him off easy. I just happened to accidentally finish him off."

Before Luo Tian could speak, Cheng Wanli walked up beside him. He spoke casually, even under the Third Elder’s intimidating presence.

The Third Elder’s pupils shrank, and Han Yuan’s master was also stunned.

’Cheng Wanli killed Han Yuan?’

The Third Elder didn’t know the real situation; everything he heard came from others and contained misinformation or errors.

This caused the Third Elder’s several attempts to deal with Luo Tian to fail.

As for Cheng Wanli, the high-ranking members were all aware of his background.

"Silence!"

The Yunxiao Sect Master suddenly spoke. An invisible force swept across the area, and everyone’s mind trembled, their bodies instinctively shutting their mouths.

Instantly, the venue fell deathly silent.

"The Xuankong Mountain trial is over. Next, we will distribute the rewards!"

the Yunxiao Sect Master continued.

With the Sect Leader having spoken, the questions regarding Luo Tian’s performance and supposed crimes were brought to a close.

After all, Luo Tian himself had no obvious fault. Who would dare refute the Sect Leader over this?

"According to the rules, the top ten participants in the Xuankong Mountain trial will be rewarded with ten thousand Spiritual Essence Coins and Ten Thousand Contribution Points."

the Third Elder announced.

Xuankong Mountain itself was a land of treasures with many opportunities, and all gains belonged to the disciples themselves, not needing to be handed over to the Sect.

On top of that, there were additional rewards.

This was the Sect’s way of cultivating outstanding disciples.

"For the Xuankong Mountain trial, third place, Yi Jingwen, and second place, Ye Feng, will be rewarded with fifteen thousand Spiritual Essence Coins and fifteen thousand Contribution Points!"

"For the Xuankong Mountain trial, first place, Luo Tian, will be rewarded with twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins and twenty thousand Contribution Points!"

After making the announcement, the Third Elder’s murky, cold eyes swept over Luo Tian, a flicker of killing intent flashing past in an instant.

Luo Tian had already received an astonishing reward when he was at the Four Grotto Heavens.

This time, by winning first place in the Xuankong Mountain trial, he had surely gained a lot. Add to that the reward of twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins and Contribution Points...

Luo Tian had now accumulated a massive amount of resources. With his talent and potential, his future achievements would be limitless.

The Third Elder was already growing worried and wanted to eliminate Luo Tian as soon as possible!

"Twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins and twenty thousand Contribution Points!"

A look of joy appeared on Luo Tian’s face.

This was enough to ensure he wouldn’t have to worry about anything for a short while and could live very comfortably in the Sect.

"Kid, we agreed before. You have to give this god forty percent."

The Crow’s eyes gleamed.

"We were talking about the gains from Xuankong Mountain, not the reward for first place!"

Luo Tian immediately retorted.

"Kid, you’re so ungrateful! This god helped you so much, and you’re being this stingy!" the Crow said angrily.

Just then, the Third Elder walked closer, sizing up the Crow.

Although the Crow’s appearance was incredibly ugly, the Third Elder trusted his own judgment. This pet was definitely not simple.

"If you are willing, you can follow this Elder."

the Third Elder said nonchalantly.

Everyone needed a good pet. Moreover, snatching the Crow would also reduce Luo Tian’s strength and means.

"Become this Elder’s Spirit Pet, and a mere ten thousand Spiritual Essence Coins will be nothing."

The Third Elder tried to entice it with benefits.

"Become your Spirit Pet? You must be dreaming. It’s more like you should become this god’s Spirit Pet, and even then, this god might not agree!"

the Crow said with extreme disdain.

"...Hm?"

The Third Elder was stunned for a few seconds before he suddenly reacted.

This ugly Crow had some nerve! It actually dared to tell a dignified Earth Element Realm expert, the Third Elder of the Yunxiao Sect, to become its pet!

The others nearby were also stunned by the Crow’s audacity and couldn’t help but find it amusing.

This Crow was truly bizarre.

"We’re leaving!"

Luo Tian immediately dragged the Crow away.

This Crow was truly audacious, daring to insult the Third Elder to his face.

"Bastard!"

The Third Elder suppressed a bellyful of resentment and was even about to strike and kill the Crow.

The Sect Leader suddenly spoke: "Elder Zhou, as the Third Elder of the Yunxiao Sect, you should be more magnanimous. Don’t get angry over such a small matter."

After that, the Sect Leader left.

The Third Elder was slightly taken aback.

The Sect Leader’s words seemed to be aimed at the Crow, but they also seemed to have a hidden meaning.

"What are you still standing here for? Get a move on!"

He turned and glared at Qiao Hai. ’It would have been so much better if Qiao Hai had killed Luo Tian during the Xuankong Mountain trial.’

The crowd gradually dispersed.

The once-every-four-years Xuankong Mountain trial thus came to a close.

On his way back, Luo Tian ran into several disciples who came forward to congratulate him.

"Junior Luo is truly amazing! To think you held on until the last moment and took first place!"

"Brother Luo’s performance left all the Elders of the Yunxiao Sect completely stunned!"

Many disciples started flattering Luo Tian.

They only left after Luo Tian returned to his residence.

"Luo Tian!"

A pretty girl walked toward him from the opposite direction. It was his friend from the Lower Sect, Ke Yuexuan.

Luo Tian’s expression was a little odd. He asked, "Is there something you need?"

"I heard that you offended the Yunxiao Sect’s Third Elder. He definitely won’t let you go."

"It’s so good that you came back safely from the Xuankong Mountain trial. You should leave the Yunxiao Sect immediately! Get out of here. The Eastern Domain is vast; it will be very difficult for the Third Elder to deal with you then!"

Ke Yuexuan urged.

"Don’t worry."

Luo Tian chuckled lightly.

The Third Elder had already made a move several times, but all his attempts had ended in failure.

And as Luo Tian continued to grow stronger, it would only become more difficult for the Third Elder to deal with him.

Besides, Luo Tian also had confidence in his master. Back when Elder Mao came looking for trouble, he was sent flying with a single punch, and in the end, nothing happened to master or disciple.

"Sigh, why won’t you listen to my advice!"

Ke Yuexuan was a little annoyed.

Just then, an older disciple ran over from a distance, a fawning smile on his face. "Congratulations, Junior Luo, on winning first place in the Xuankong Mountain trial!"

"What? First place in the Xuankong Mountain trial?"

Ke Yuexuan was stunned.

Wasn’t the Xuankong Mountain trial for all Upper Sect Disciples? Even the ten Core Disciples participated in it.

’Luo Tian got first? You’ve got to be kidding me!’

Luo Tian waved a greeting, returned to his residence, took a shower, and then lay down to rest.

He was somewhat tired and weary from running around Xuankong Mountain for several days.

「One day later.」

The next morning, Luo Tian went to his master’s residence.

As soon as he entered, Luo Tian saw his master, Mu Yunshi, lounging in the cool air again, looking leisurely and lazy.

"Oh? Is the Xuankong Mountain trial over?"

Mu Yunshi looked at Luo Tian and continued, "Don’t be discouraged. The Xuankong Mountain trial is for all Upper Sect Disciples, after all, and this batch of Yunxiao Sect disciples is quite outstanding. As long as your result isn’t dead last, it’s fine."

"Recognizing the gap between yourself and the Core Disciples and striving to catch up—that’s what you should do next!"