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chapter 181: The Dao Sect Leader

"What... what was that?" "A single flame incinerated hundreds of Nirvana-stage practitioners into nothingness!" "Too powerful! Brother Xiao Tian is incredibly powerful!"

At that moment, everyone, including Ying Huanhuan, looked at Xiao Tian with completely changed expressions. They had just witnessed the obliteration of not just a few pigs, but hundreds of Nirvana-stage practitioners, some of whom were at the seven-yuan and eight-yuan Nirvana stage.

"No wonder it's called the Nirvana Heart Demon Fire, formed by merging Nirvana Demon Flame and Fallen Heart Flame!" Xiao Tian thought to himself. "This flame combines the strengths of both the Nirvana Demon Flame and the Fallen Heart Flame, capable of suppressing all Nirvana-stage practitioners."

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Xiao Tian looked into the distance. He sensed some disturbances.

"Trying to escape?" Xiao Tian stepped forward, entering the void. When he reappeared, he was on top of a distant mountain.

"Boom!"

With a single step, Xiao Tian caused the entire mountain to collapse. A shadowy figure was revealed.

"It's Yao Ling!" Recognizing the figure, Yuan Fang and the others exclaimed. Yao Ling, once a deacon of the Yuan Gate, was now fleeing desperately.

"Die!" Xiao Tian tore through the void with his hands, creating a jagged black spatial rift that swallowed half of Yao Ling's body.

"Ahh!" Yao Ling screamed as his lower half was devoured by the rift.

"Puff!" Before his upper half could get far, crystal-like spikes pierced him, skewering his entire body. Xiao Tian approached, and with a wave of his hand, flames consumed Yao Ling completely.

"A nine-yuan Nirvana stage practitioner couldn't even fight back. Has Brother Xiao Tian really reached the Life and Death Profound Realm?" a Dao Sect disciple exclaimed.

Ying Huanhuan thought to herself, "Seems like he went easy on my sister before."

"The Life and Death Profound Realm is a level only our hall masters and elders possess!" everyone marveled.

The void twisted, and Xiao Tian reappeared before the group. He said, "Although the immediate threat is eliminated, more powerful enemies might arrive. We should return to the sect with the Celestial Yuan Tree seed."

"Agreed," no one objected to Xiao Tian's suggestion. They set off towards the Dao Sect.

After flying for a long time, they saw numerous figures approaching from the direction of the Blood Rock Land.

"Those are Dao Sect elders and disciples!" Ying Huanhuan shouted happily.

The two groups soon met.

Ying Huanhuan bowed, "Greetings, Elder Mu!"

"Hmm." Elder Mu nodded and asked, "Did you retrieve the Celestial Yuan Tree seed?"

"Yes, I did," Ying Huanhuan patted her storage bag. "I want to personally hand it over to my father... the Sect Leader!"

"Keep it with you then," Elder Mu replied. "Who dared to oppose our Dao Sect in the Blood Rock Land? We must eliminate them all."

Ying Huanhuan explained, "No need to trouble yourself, Elder Mu. Xiao Tian has already dealt with them, including Yao Ling and Su Lei of the Demon Seal Sect."

"As expected of our sect's top prodigy!" Elder Mu nodded in approval. He had heard of Xiao Tian's reputation. "Since the matter is resolved, let's escort you back."

Upon returning to the Dao Sect, the group dispersed. Elder Mu led Ying Huanhuan and Xiao Tian towards the depths of the sect. After flying for a while, they passed through a lush forest and arrived at a majestic peak.

Elder Mu, looking respectful, said to Xiao Tian, "This is Dao Peak, where the Sect Leader resides. All major sect matters are decided here."

Xiao Tian observed the two grey-robed elders sitting cross-legged on the steep mountain wall. They appeared ordinary, with no visible energy fluctuations, but their presence on Dao Peak suggested they were far from ordinary.

Elder Mu nodded to the two elders, saying, "They are also elders of the Dao Sect."

The two elders examined Xiao Tian with a peculiar light in their eyes, saying, "This must be Xiao Tian. Indeed, he is mysterious. The Sect Leader has been expecting you."

The three flew to the mountain top, where a vast white jade platform emerged from the mist. They landed and stopped before a grand hall.

Elder Mu said to Xiao Tian, "Wait here. Ying Huanhuan and I will deliver the Celestial Yuan Tree seed first."

"Alright," Xiao Tian nodded.

After a short while, Ying Huanhuan came out and said, "The Sect Leader is inside. You can go in now."

Xiao Tian handed her two Celestial Yuan Fruits, saying, "These are for you." Then, he stepped inside.

As he left, Elder Mu remarked to Ying Huanhuan, "Giving you two Celestial Yuan Fruits at once shows Xiao Tian has feelings for you. If you two become a couple, our Dao Sect might become the top sect in the future."

"Pfft! He's just an arrogant fool!" Ying Huanhuan retorted, though a ripple of emotion stirred within her.

Inside the hall, there was no luxury. Xiao Tian walked along a path paved with stones extending into the distance. On either side of the path, clear ponds emitted ethereal mists.

As he continued, the view expanded into a lake. At its center, on a verdant lotus leaf, sat a figure in deep meditation. The serene aura stabilized the entire space.

When Xiao Tian saw him, the symbols within him—the stone talisman, the ancient formation, and the devouring ancestor talisman—all concealed themselves.

Xiao Tian bowed, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"

The figure slowly opened his eyes, revealing a vision of sun, moon, and stars. Xiao Tian's mind briefly fogged.

The man wore simple white robes and cloth shoes, appearing to be in his thirties or forties with a jade-like face and a gentle smile that could calm anyone.

"Indeed, a Reincarnation Stage expert!" Xiao Tian thought.

Ying Xuanzi smiled at Xiao Tian, saying, "Young man, thank you for safeguarding the Celestial Yuan Seed and rendering great service to the Dao Sect."

"As a member of the Dao Sect, it was my duty," Xiao Tian replied.

Ying Xuanzi nodded slightly, "Though I don't know your intentions for joining our sect with such strength, as long as you consider yourself part of the Dao Sect, we will consider you one of us."

His gaze turned stern, "But if you ever betray the Dao Sect, no matter what, I will have to eliminate you."

"Rest assured, Sect Leader, I bear no ill will towards the Dao Sect," Xiao Tian said calmly.

"The Dao Sect does not care about your past. Since you've done a great service, you shall be rewarded," Ying Xuanzi said. "Now, I will present the rewards, and you may choose as you wish."

(End of Chapter)

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