Chapter 664: I Disagree!
Chapter 664: Chapter 664: I Disagree!
Chen Xiao nodded. He indeed felt that this youth was very unusual.
Soon, the group hurriedly entered the council hall of the Xuantian Sect.
Because this matter was of great importance, those who could enter this council hall were not ordinary.
The lowest level was at the Supreme Elder rank.
The upper echelon of the Xuantian Sect was divided into several tiers.
The fourth generation was disciples.
The third generation was elders.
Disciples and elders could generally be divided into the Outer Sect, Inner Sect, and Core Elders.
And the second generation consisted of the senior Supreme Elders.
The highest generation was referred to as the "Ancestors."
Besides, there was a true Ancestor protecting the sect, but this Ancestor hadn’t appeared for many years.
Despite being the Sect Hierarch, Zi Xuantian had to obediently listen to the orders of these senior experts at critical moments concerning the sect’s survival.
Soon, Zi Xuantian arrived.
"Hierarch!"
"Hierarch!"
Numerous Supreme Elders greeted Zi Xuantian.
And Zi Xuantian returned the gesture slightly, "All of you, Supreme Elders, are too kind. Please take your seats."
Afterward, his gaze fell on Chen Xiao.
Unexpectedly, his daughter brought this kid back after her journey to the Tianyuan Secret Realm?
Moreover, he noticed that Zi Yuan’s expression seemed somewhat unnatural... Could it be that she had been taken advantage of by this kid?
Previously, he intended to win Chen Xiao over and befriend him, but now, seeing his precious daughter mixed in with this guy, he felt inexplicably displeased.
Every father-in-law finds some fault with their son-in-law.
"A guest is a visitor; take a seat!" He glanced at Chen Xiao indifferently, speaking with authority.
"Yes." Facing the father-in-law’s pressure, Chen Xiao did not dare to pretend and obediently sat down.
Soon, extremely powerful auras filled the space outside.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!"
Quickly, several ghostly figures appeared inside the council hall.
Side-eyeing them, Chen Xiao found that it was a few elders who had arrived.
Very elderly, white-haired.
Yet the aura on them was incredibly powerful.
"Third Ancestor, Fourth Ancestor..." Zi Yuan and Zi Ling greeted them one by one.
Even those Supreme Elders all respectfully saluted.
These ancestral experts held frighteningly high status within the Xuantian Sect.
"Hmm."
With the Third Ancestor leading several ancestral experts to take their seats, even Zi Xuantian had to sit aside.
And the middle seat remained empty.
Soon, the Old Sect Master also appeared, holding a whisk, looking refined and dignified with steady steps.
"Old Sect Master—"
"Old Sect Master—"
The Old Sect Master slightly nodded, took his seat in the secondary position, "What exactly happened? I was in the midst of refining during a crucial breakthrough and got jolted awake by you all, and you were even planning to disturb the Ancestor?"
Detecting the displeasure in his words, Zi Yuan quickly said, "Old Sect Master, please calm down. This time, Zi Yuan disturbed the seniors out of sheer necessity! Right now, our Xuantian Sect has reached a critical juncture of life and death!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone’s eyes sharpened.
"Is it that severe?" The Old Sect Master questioned with an air of wisdom.
"Old Sect Master, you have secluded for over a year and are unaware of the current circumstances outside. Now, the Wushen Sect has made a comeback, even proclaiming to challenge all major forces, aiming to dominate the entire Outer Domain."
"Within just a few days, several of the Eight Great Sects have been wiped out, and quite a few have been subjugated by them. Furthermore, the Wushen Sect has now turned its sights on our Xuantian Sect!"
Zi Yuan’s words made the previously doubtful Old Sect Master’s face more solemn.
Wushen Sect!!
He was certainly aware that, although it was merely an ancient force found in historical records, everyone knew its terror; back then, it took the coalition of multiple powers to defeat the Wushen Sect, making it disappear thereafter.
But now that they’re making a comeback, they must certainly have the strength to contend with them!
Relying solely on the Xuantian Sect would indeed not be a match for them.
Zi Yuan then briefly recounted what had happened in White Emperor City to those present.
The more they listened, the more shocked they became!
No one anticipated that the Wushen Sect would act this swiftly, even rebelling right under their noses in White Emperor City. Their infiltration capabilities were truly formidable! Any slight carelessness could get them caught off guard!
Thinking of this, the Old Sect Master and the ancestral elders exchanged glances, asking, "What do the rest of you think?"
"The Wushen Sect launched attacks on major forces throughout the Outer Domain, evidently premeditated for a long time. If things are indeed as Zi Yuan described, our Xuantian Sect must approach this with caution!"
"Absolutely! We’d best enter a state of full sect lockdown."
The ancestral experts were very cautious.
Although the Xuantian Sect’s Protection Array was quite powerful, as a top force that once dominated the entire Outer Domain, the Wushen Sect surely had its means, right?!
They dared not take risks.
Otherwise, the foundation built over hundreds of years of the Xuantian Sect would be destroyed in their generation.
"Then let’s go with your suggestion. Our Xuantian Sect may have already declined from our previous glory, but we are still not easy to manipulate! If they’re bold enough to come, let them come and never return!" The Old Sect Master’s voice was extremely domineering.
After deciding on this matter, their gazes all fell on Chen Xiao.
"Zi Yuan, won’t you introduce who this is to the Ancestors?" The Third Ancestor asked with a broad smile.
Zi Yuan’s pretty face flushed slightly, then she took a deep breath, "This... This is my Dao companion, Chen Xiao."
Dao companion?!
Upon hearing this, everyone trembled slightly!
Although Zi Xuantian had already anticipated it, he never thought Zi Yuan would publicly admit it.
"Alright, alright!" The Third Ancestor was rather cheerful, "The girl Zi Yuan always had high standards since childhood, who would have imagined she would return with a Dao companion after some training in the Tianyuan Secret Realm! Hahaha— It seems, young Xuantian, you’re likely to become a grandfather soon. Congratulations, congratulations!"
Zi Xuantian could only chuckle dryly, looking at Chen Xiao with some annoyance.
"The young man looks dignified, quite impressive, resembling me in my younger years." The Third Ancestor stroked his beard contentedly, asking, "Which major clan’s descendant are you? Perhaps, I have known your elders!"
Chen Xiao replied truthfully, "The junior comes from the mundane world."
"From the mundane world?"
Upon receiving Chen Xiao’s reply, many ancestral experts in the Xuantian Sect were taken aback.
Even the always composed Old Sect Master inadvertently looked over.
This girl, known for her high standards, how did she end up liking a youth from the mundane world?
They were the Xuantian Sect, a major sect in the Outer Domain!
With Zi Yuan being Zi Xuantian’s daughter, these elders always treated her like a granddaughter or great-granddaughter! How could they allow Zi Yuan to be with someone from the mundane world, a so-called Phoenix Man?
The Old Sect Master said calmly, "Zi Yuan, choosing a Dao companion is a major life decision. You are too young, gullible by some young rascal, and now is your chance to reconsider."
Then he looked at Chen Xiao, "Young man, leave our Xuantian Sect. The direct lineage of our Xuantian Sect is not so easily deceived, and you shouldn’t dream of using Zi Yuan to enter our Xuantian Sect; we won’t give you that opportunity!"
"Sect Hierarch Grandpa..." Zi Yuan pleaded.
"Enough! No more words!" The Old Sect Master gestured dismissively, "You are young and don’t understand the consequences, so we elder folks will make the decision for you."
"Ahem, ahem..." Zi Xuantian coughed lightly, "Old Sect Master, how about... letting the young man say a few words?"
Although Chen Xiao comes from the mundane world, his father is a terrifying existence who fears not even a True Saint!