Elder Matt then charged forward, his sword raised high as he shouted, "Die, Orion!" The young disciple stood his ground, his own sword at the ready as he prepared to defend himself.
Elder Ethan watched with cruel delight as the scene unfolded. "Finally," he thought, "we can rid ourselves of this troublesome disciple."
Elder Winston, who had been trying to stop Elder Matt, was too late to prevent the attack. But he didn't give up, moving with incredible speed to intercept Elder Matt's strike.
However, to everyone's surprise, Orion managed to catch Elder Matt's sword mid-swing, leaving the elder stunned and bewildered.
The young disciple's eyes blazed with determination as he effortlessly disarmed Elder Matt and held the sword to the elder's throat.
Elder Ethan's expression turned to one of shock and disbelief as he realized the tables had turned. "How is this possible?" he muttered under his breath.
Elder Winston looked on in amazement, a sense of pride swelling in his chest. "Well done, Orion," he exclaimed, a smile breaking out on his face. "You've truly proven your worth as a disciple of our sect."
Orion's sudden display of skill left everyone in shock, including Elder Matt. The elder had never expected a disciple of the Lord Realm Cultivator level to possess such strength and technique. He couldn't believe that Orion had caught his sword mid-swing and disarmed him so easily.
Orion's eyes were filled with determination as he held the sword to Elder Matt's throat. The elder was completely at the mercy of the young disciple.
Elder Ethan was equally stunned. He had been so sure that Orion would be easily defeated. "How can this be?" he muttered in disbelief.
Orion looked at them, a smirk on his face. "Who said that I am a Lord Realm Cultivator?" he asked. With a sudden burst of power, he released his Qi, and the pressure of his energy indicated that he was actually a King Realm Cultivator.
Elder Ethan's shock was palpable as he realized the true extent of Orion's power. "How can this be? You were just a Lord Realm Cultivator before entering the Ruin Space," he said incredulously.
Orion's smirk grew wider. "The Ruin Space is full of surprises," he said cryptically.
Elder Winston looked on with pride, knowing that his disciple's talent had truly surpassed expectations. "Truly remarkable," he said with admiration.
Elder Matt could only stare in disbelief at the young disciple who had bested him so effortlessly. He knew that he had underestimated Orion's power and skill, and he vowed never to make that mistake again.
Orion's display of power had left everyone stunned. The elders from other sects could hardly believe what they had just witnessed. Elder Winston turned to them and asked, "Now, what do you want to do?"
The elders exchanged glances, their faces filled with awe and respect. "We came here to challenge the disciples of this sect, but it seems we were mistaken," said one of the elders. "We never imagined that such a talented disciple would be hidden here."
Another elder nodded in agreement. "It is clear that your sect has some of the most exceptional cultivators in this realm," he said.
Elder Winston smiled, pleased with the recognition his sect was receiving. "Thank you for your kind words," he said. "But Orion's skills are not the only ones that make our sect great. We have many other talented disciples who have yet to be discovered."
The elders from the other sects nodded in acknowledgement. "We will remember this," said one of them. "Your sect has proven itself to be a force to be reckoned with."
As the elders from other sects retreated, Elder Ethan remained behind, his face twisted with anger and frustration. He had been so sure that he would defeat Orion and gain the respect of the other sects. Now, his plan had failed miserably, and he could feel his authority slipping away.
Elder Winston noticed Ethan's hesitation and approached him. "Is there something you would like to say?" he asked.
Ethan glared at him, his eyes burning with resentment. "I underestimated this disciple," he said through gritted teeth. "But I won't make that mistake again."
Elder Winston shook his head. "Your arrogance is your downfall, Ethan," he said sternly.
Ethan sneered. "You always were too soft, Winston," he said. "But mark my words, I will not be defeated by a mere disciple."
With that, he turned and stalked away, leaving Elder Winston to contemplate the future of the sect.
As he watched Ethan disappear into the distance, he wondered if he would ever be able to convince the elder to put aside his ego and work for the greater good of their sect.
Elder Winston then turned toward Orion, a look of pride on his face. "Let's go back to the sect now," he said, gesturing for Orion to follow him.
Orion sheathed his sword and followed Elder Winston onto their flying ship. As they soared into the sky, Orion couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. He had not only proven his worth as a disciple, but he had also defended the honor of his sect.
Elder Winston noticed Orion's satisfied expression and couldn't help but smile. "Well done, Orion," he said. "You have made us all proud."
Orion grinned back, feeling a sense of gratitude toward his master. "Thank you, Elder Winston," he said. "I couldn't have done it without your guidance."
Elder Winston shifted the conversation, "Speaking of your cultivation, Orion, what are your plans now that you have achieved the level of King Realm cultivator?"
Orion had anticipated that his cultivation level would come up in conversation with Elder Winston. It was only natural that the elder would want to discuss his progress and plans now that he had achieved the level of King Realm cultivator.
Orion was prepared for the question about his cultivation level, but he wasn't sure what he wanted to do next. However, he remembered that he had other tasks to complete before making any decisions.
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