Chapter 36: Chapter 31: Growing Gradually is the Key_1
Translator: 549690339
“There is no need for formalities, I am here today solely for the matters regarding the selection of the Spiritual Field.” Gold Sword Zen Ren said seriously while standing on top of his flying sword.
A look of anticipation appeared on everyone’s faces, as they discreetly peered at the two Golden Core Real Persons. Cultivating the Immortal Way and only reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, is merely stepping onto the threshold, building a foundation for the Immortal Way.
Only at the Golden Core Realm does one truly possess a trace of Immortaldom, after many years of hard cultivation, one’s efforts bear fruit, achieving the Golden Core.
Both Golden Core Real Persons seemed like two extremes, one with a solemn expression, entirely void of smiles, while the other lounged on his gourd, relaxed and natural, his face bearing a warm smile.
Lin Yi also discreetly studied them. Every disciple of the Liu Yun Sect knew more or less about the high-level members of their sect. Gold Sword Zen Ren was the strongest among them. Yet, his disciples and he himself seemed to have stern faces, like they were paralyzed.
As for the one lounging on the gourd, he was Drunken Immortal. Like his name, he loved wine as he loved his life. He was reportedly quite amicable and took a casual approach towards his disciples. He only accepted five true disciples and basically let them develop freely. However, not many people had actually seen this Real Person in action.
While reading novels on Earth, phrases like “Golden Cores are as common as dogs” and “Nascent Souls are everywhere” were familiar, but once in the Cultivation World, one would realize how difficult cultivation truly was. Even the Foundation Building cultivators who seemed disposable in the novels can be considered as accomplished cultivators.
Gold Sword Zen Ren, suspended in mid-air, solemnly said: “After an investigation by the Law Enforcement Hall of Liu Yun Sect, it is confirmed that the lottery draw for the Outer Sect’s Spiritual Field did take place. This kind of behavior tarnishes the reputation of Liu Yun Sect, causing the Sect Master to be furious. Hence, I announce the Sect Master’s decree…
“Elder Chen Qi Feng of the Sinong Palace is one of the orchestrators of the Spiritual Field draw system, who killed indiscriminately, behaving crazily, almost like a demon. According to Sect rules, it is decided to abolish his cultivation levels and expel him from the sect…
Upon hearing Gold Sword Zen Ren’s words, a cheer echoed from the crowd outside the sect gates. They hadn’t expected the punishment from Liu Yun Sect to be so severe. To abolish a Foundation Building cultivator’s cultivation and expel him from the sect was even more painful than direct execution.
Without cultivation, one was no longer a revered Foundation Building cultivator, but someone whom even the most common man would dare to bully.
Lin Yi wasn’t surprised by this punishment. This Elder Chen of Sinong Palace had practically asked for it by heading straight for disaster.
If he had secretly killed someone, it definitely wouldn’t have raised so many concerns. But he brazenly committed murder in broad daylight at the entrance of the Liu Yun Sect. If no public and fair punishment was deliberated, Liu Yun Sect’s reputation as a prominent orthodox sect would have been heavily damaged.
“Bring him here.” After finishing the sentence about Chen Qi Feng’s punishment, Gold Sword Zen Ren spoke indifferently.
Quickly, two Disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall brought Chen Qi Feng up. His hair was disheveled, his expression defeatist, without the craziness he previously showed during the act of murder. And he was shackled in special chains, sealing off all his spiritual power.
“Chen Qi Feng, have you heard the Sect Master’s decree?” Gold Sword Zen Ren stared at Chen Qi Feng, his face devoid of any emotion as he spoke.
“I heard it, after decades, I obtained the Foundation Building Realm, killed just a few Loose Cultivators, only to face such a punishment, haha…,” Chen Qi Feng said in a melancholic tone, bursting into crazed laughter towards the end.
At this point, the Drunken Immortal chuckled: “Once you joined the Liu Yun Sect and enjoyed its resources, you are supposed to follow the rules of the sect. You murdered the Loose Cultivators to cover up the truth, you are no different from the demonic cultivators. You’ve brought it on yourself, so don’t play the victim here.”
“Take your punishment.” Gold Sword Zen Ren voiced out calmly. He then flicked a golden ray, which entered Chen Qi Feng’s body, destroying his Dantian.
His spiritual power completely sealed off, Chen Qi Feng didn’t have the strength to resist. His entire cultivation was terminated in an instant.
Chen Qi Feng’s dark hair started to turn gray alongside the dispersion of his cultivation, his vitality slowly faded away. His face gradually aged.
The scene fell silent. The Foundation Building cultivators, the realm every Qi Refinement cultivator yearned for, had just been terminated so easily.
“Throw him out of the sect gate,” Gold Sword Zen Ren declared sternly.
Two Disciples of Law Enforcement Hall removed the shackles from his hands and threw them out of the mountain gate. Chen Qi Feng struggled to his feet, his legs wobbling. He limped his way down the mountain.
“You are a disgrace to the Liu Yun Sect.” A Loose Cultivator nearby couldn’t help yelling angrily.
Chen Qi Feng abruptly lifted his head and, the powerful aura of a cultivator that had not yet fully dissipated from his body, instantly emitted, frightening the Loose Cultivator into stepping back.
“Your cultivation level has been abolished, sooner or later you’ll be worse than an ordinary person. You’re waiting to die.” The Loose Cultivator seemed embarrassed by his previous action and forced himself to speak.
A hint of anger flashed across Chen Qi Feng’s face, but he didn’t retaliate. Instead, he silently departed. Following the abolishment of his cultivation level, the power of a cultivator gradually dissipates. If he uses his abilities now, he would only die quicker.
Watching how Chen Qi Feng’s physical strength began to fade after his cultivation level was abolished, Lin Yi could not help but sigh. Most cultivators only cultivated their abilities, not their physical bodies.
Cultivation was already not easy, adding body refinement to it would make the path of cultivation become more difficult. Besides, body refinement wasn’t much simpler than cultivation.
If Chen Qi Feng had practiced body refinement before, despite the abolished cultivation level, his body would still maintain a great deal of strength, and he
wouldn’t become an ordinary person so easily.
Lin Yi withdrew his gaze from Chen Qi Feng and accidentally noticed that Zhang Yuan Cheng’s body was faintly trembling. He couldn’t help but smile. It seemed like Manager Zhang was scared.
Many Loose Cultivators watched as Chen Qi Feng walked away. A camel that had starved to death was still bigger than a horse. Although Chen Qi Feng’s cultivation level was abolished, his strength won’t disappear instantly. If he wanted to sabotage other people on his way down, it would still be possible. They didn’t want to die alongside Chen Qi Feng.
Furthermore, as an Elder of the Liu Yun Sect Agriculture Hall, Chen Qi Feng surely had a network of connections. If they attacked him now, they might face retaliation in the future.
“Aside from Chen Qi Feng, several other elders of Sinong Palace were also involved. They will be sent to the Cliff of Reflection to face the wall for a hundred years…”
“The Lord of Sinong Palace was not involved, but due to his poor management, he was stripped of his duties. My disciple, Zhou Yun Feng, will take over as Hall Master.” Then, Gold Sword Zen Ren spoke again.
At this moment, a middle-aged cultivator standing behind Gold Sword Zen Ren flew on his sword to the side, bowed, and said, “I will obey the Sect Master’s decree and do my best to set Sinong Palace back on track.”
Seeing this scene, the venue fell silent, followed by a burst of cheers. Gold Sword Zen Ren’s disciple was appointed as the Hall Master, giving them a real glimmer of hope.
Lin Yi was also surprised. No wonder Li Yuan Qing was privy to insider information, it turned out that his senior brother was going to take up the position of Hall Master.
“Ah, it seems that Gold Sword Zen Ren intends to take responsibility for this even Zhou Yun Feng, who had retired, was brought out.” Old Huang couldn’t help but sigh.
“Retired? Old Huang, he’s a senior disciple, and it won’t be long before he breaks through to the Golden Core. Why would he retire?” Lin Yi asked with doubt.
Old Huang leaned over to Lin Yi and whispered, “You have only just arrived at
Liu Yun Sect, so naturally you wouldn’t know. Zhou Yun Feng has reached Perfect Foundation Building, indeed he is about to break through to the Golden
Core”
“But like me, he encountered danger in the Secret Realm that damaged his foundation. Even though Gold Sword Zen Ren found many spiritual medicines, they did not cure him. He’s already lost the chance to form a Golden Core.”
Lin Yi’s heart tightened, he shook his head and said, “That’s really too regrettable.” Reaching Perfect Foundation Building, but being unable to form a Golden Core due to damaged foundation, must be the greatest regret of his life.
This made him realize how dangerous Secret Realms and conflicts could be. One should not casually make a move or provoke trouble without absolute certainty – lying low and developing cautiously was the right way..
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