"Hmph!"

Just as everyone fell silent, Ling Ao let out a cold snort.

"A mere Spirit Communication Realm Patriarch can lead a group of disciples in their cultivation progress? Can't even take care of himself, let alone others? Ridiculous!"

Behind Ling Ao stood the Lingxu Sect, and his father was a Supreme Emperor, a Divine Emperor Realm powerhouse.

Naturally, he didn't need to worry too much about what he said, nor did he have to fear like those other prodigies.

Although the other prodigies didn't dare to speak, they quite agreed with Ling Ao's words.

A mere Spirit Communication Realm.

Can he really lead other disciples in cultivation? He probably struggles with his own cultivation, doesn't he?

The crowd mocked in their hearts.

"Hehe."

Li Changsheng chuckled, looked at Ling Ao, and shook his head, "Junior Brother Ling Ao, you're mistaken. Many disciples have clearly felt their strength increase by following the Patriarch in cultivation."

However.

In response to Li Changsheng's words, Ling Ao merely sneered.

It was obvious that he didn't believe it.

A group of prodigies didn't believe it either. How could following someone in the Spirit Communication Realm possibly enhance their strength?

Li Changsheng smiled, not bothering to argue since they were unwilling to believe.

He was about to lead a group of prodigies away from Moonlight Cliff to the Dao Discussion Platform.

But at that moment.

From below Moonlight Cliff came a voice filled with surprise.

"Hahaha! I've broken through!"

"Oh my God! The realm that had trapped me for more than half a month, I broke through after just half a day of cultivation with the Patriarch!"

"This is simply miraculous!!"

"I did too, I broke through as well!"

"Hahahaha!"

"It's all thanks to the Patriarch!"

A group of disciples in cultivation suddenly sensed a surge of spiritual energy and immediately broke through.

Then, one after another...

Witnessing this scene, the group of prodigies was stunned, a look of astonishment flashing in their eyes.

Could it really be this miraculous?

Breaking through together like that?

Could it really be because of that young man on the cliff?

"Hiss..."

Ling Ao's face turned grim, feeling as if he had been slapped in the face!

"Hmph!"

He swung his robe and angrily walked forward.

Li Changsheng's lips curled into a satisfied smile, then he said to the group of prodigies, "Everyone, follow me. It's almost time for the Dao Discussion."

"Yes..."

"We understand."

The group of prodigies nodded, but the shock in their hearts hadn't dissipated.

This legendary Patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Sect was quite something!

The Yaochi Saintess glanced at Ning Tian on Moonlight Cliff, a stunning smile appearing on her face as she murmured softly, "This Patriarch... seems quite interesting..."

After the group of prodigies left.

Ning Tian stretched lazily, the spiritual energy within him accumulated, enough for him to slowly absorb.

"At this rate, within two months, I might really have a chance to break through to the Earth King Realm..."

He murmured to himself, slowly getting up.

At this moment, the system's pleasant electronic voice sounded.

[You have astonished a group of prodigies, rewarded with the sword intent martial art "Sword"!]

[Currently comprehending the sword intent martial art "Sword" at ten times the speed!]

[Sword intent martial art has been comprehended to a masterful level!]

As the system's voice faded, numerous methods of using sword intent appeared in Ning Tian's mind.

But...

When did I astonish a group of prodigies?

Ning Tian scratched his head, feeling puzzled.

System: "Host, that group of prodigies just left."

"Oh, right."

Ning Tian remembered that today was the day of the Dao Discussion, and to reach the Dao Discussion Platform, they had to pass by Moonlight Cliff.

However...

He was just casually cultivating, was it really necessary for those prodigies to be so shocked...

"But the Dao Discussion does sound interesting, might as well go take a look." Ning Tian muttered, then looked at the group of disciples below, informing them of his departure, leaving them somewhat disappointed.

Once the Patriarch left, their cultivation speed would slow down.

After Ning Tian left Moonlight Cliff, he deactivated [Faith Cultivation] and headed directly for the Dao Discussion Platform.

...

Heavenly Demon Sect, Dao Discussion Platform.

A massive stone platform stood atop the peaks, with numerous seats on it.

Some disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect had already arrived.

On the Dao Discussion Platform, there was also a high platform standing.

Luo Wuqing, the Supreme Elder, and the Great Elder were seated there.

"How are the prodigies from the various forces?" Luo Wuqing glanced at the Great Elder and asked.

The Great Elder paused for a moment, then replied, "Empress, according to the information from Changsheng, there are over two hundred prodigies who have come."

"Over two hundred?"

"So many prodigies have come?"

Some elders around couldn't help but be secretly shocked, but they were also excited.

The more prodigies that came, the more it showed that these forces wanted to be on good terms with the Heavenly Demon Sect.

It also indicated that the Heavenly Demon Sect was growing stronger.

What the elders didn't know was that these forces were drawn by the Thunder Tribulation they witnessed at the Heavenly Demon Sect that day, thinking the Empress had broken through once again, hence their eagerness to curry favor.

Little did they know, it wasn't the Empress who caused the Thunder Tribulation.

It was Ning Tian.

"Yes, indeed over two hundred."

The Great Elder nodded, his expression serious, "Among them, three are particularly noteworthy."

"First, Ling Ao of the Lingxu Sect."

"Lingxu Sect, Ling Ao?"

"Didn't expect him to come too."

"This child is known as the future star of the Lingxu Sect! Even the position of Young Sect Master is about to be passed to him."

A group of elders was somewhat surprised.

"The second is Yin Sanshi of the Shadow Demon Sect..." At this, the Great Elder frowned slightly.

"Shadow Demon Sect?"

"They're coming to the Dao Discussion too?"

The elders found it strange, as the relationship between the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Shadow Demon Sect had always been delicate and unfriendly.

Yin Sanshi attending the Dao Discussion felt like a weasel paying respects to a chicken, with no good intentions.

The elders glanced at Luo Wuqing, noticing her indifferent expression, showing no reaction.

"Great Elder, who is the last one?" The elders could only turn their gaze to the Great Elder and ask.

The Great Elder smiled and said, "The last one is the Yaochi Saintess."

"Yaochi Saintess?"

"Even the Yaochi Saintess has come?"

Upon hearing this, the elders were shocked, and even Luo Wuqing narrowed her eyes slightly.

The Yaochi Holy Land, as one of the most mysterious forces in the Tianling Domain, had an unknown level of strength.

The Yaochi Holy Land had always remained neutral, not involving itself in any sect affairs.

Most of the time, they maintained neutrality, not even attending the Empress's wedding ceremony.

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Unexpectedly, today they sent the Yaochi Saintess!

"This..."

The elders couldn't help but feel puzzled and began to discuss among themselves.

"Why the panic?"

Luo Wuqing glanced at the elders and said calmly, "It's just the Yaochi Holy Land, no need for the elders to overthink."

"The Empress is right."

"Yes... we understand..."

Upon hearing this, the elders fell silent, reassured by the presence of the Empress.