Chapter 211: Tense Confrontation, Departure for Dao Sect!
Lin Fan didn't rush to answer. Instead, he looked at Wudao and asked, "Senior, you're from Dao Sect, correct?"
"I've heard that whichever sect the champion joins, that sect gets first pick of disciples and can also recruit an additional tier of disciples. Is that true?"
"It is," Wudao replied with a smile while sending a sound transmission, "Don't worry, I won't go back on our deal."
Lin Fan appeared to ponder it for a moment. Then he cupped his fists toward the eight elders floating in the sky and said:
"Just now, this senior from Dao Sect stepped in to defend me from the Western Xuan Region's powerhouses. So, I choose to join Dao Sect."
The other sect representatives showed visible disappointment, though none objected.
Only Liu Tong's eyes darkened. Lin Fan turning down Yuan Gate for Dao Sect was a slap in the face. He knew he would definitely be blamed for this when he returned.
"Lin Fan, this isn't a casual decision. It affects your future prospects. Don't let a momentary feeling lead to lifelong regret," Liu Tong said blandly, though his words carried a faint threat and resentment.
Lin Fan had expected this and didn't react.
Yuan Gate was already a den of Ancestral Devils. Even if he didn't join Dao Sect, he would never set foot in Yuan Gate.
"Liu Tong, choosing a sect is a personal decision. What you just said is disgraceful," Wudao said lazily, eyes half-lidded. "Yuan Gate is strong, yes, but Dao Sect isn't weak either. Back then, one of our disciples alone charged into Yuan Gate and killed three of your elders. Is that not strength?"
"Wudao, how dare you bring that up?!" Liu Tong's expression twisted as he roared in rage.
The two immediately fell into a verbal exchange about the old incident with Zhou Tong attacking Yuan Gate.
Their argument escalated quickly, almost to the point of fighting on the spot.
Meanwhile, on the summit, Xiao Diao served as the narrator, explaining the feud between Zhou Tong and Yuan Gate to Lin Fan and Lin Dong.
"Gentlemen, now is the time for disciple selection. As elders of your sects, acting so rashly doesn't leave a good impression on the younger generation."
Before things got out of hand, the elegant woman from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace stepped forward to mediate.
The others from Sword Sect, Desolate Hall, and the other super sects chimed in to support her.
Seeing this, Liu Tong's expression turned even gloomier.
He knew that Yuan Gate claiming so many past champions had stirred resentment among the other sects. Now that Dao Sect was getting this one, the others were happy to see Yuan Gate lose out.
"Hmph!"
Liu Tong snorted angrily. There was nothing more he could do. With a cold flick of his sleeve, he retracted his surging Yuan Power and glared at Wudao.
"Fine. Let Dao Sect have their moment. Just don't lead these juniors astray and ruin their futures."
"No need for concern," Wudao said with a faint smile.
"Heh, let's revisit this topic after the next Sect Tournament. Just don't blame us when your Dao Sect's young talents get wiped out again."
Liu Tong sneered, clearly enjoying the jab.
Wudao's expression darkened. In recent Sect Tournaments, Dao Sect had indeed suffered heavy losses under Yuan Gate's targeting.
Liu Tong, seeing Wudao's grim face, felt a surge of satisfaction. He snorted coldly and said, "Enough nonsense. Let's start choosing disciples."
Wudao gave him one last glare, then turned to the talented young cultivators on the summit.
"Those willing to join Dao Sect, release your aura. If not, just withdraw your presence."
The moment his voice fell, a ripple of movement swept through the crowd, followed by surging waves of aura rising into the sky.
Wudao's expression eased. With a flick of his sleeve, beams of radiant light rained down, transforming into columns of light that enveloped the stronger auras among the crowd.
Naturally, Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, and Xiao Yan were included.
Lin Fan looked to the side at Mo Ling, Liu Bai, and the others. "Do you all want to join Dao Sect?"
They froze briefly, then answered awkwardly, "That depends on whether Dao Sect is willing to accept us…"
"All that matters is if you're willing," Lin Fan said calmly.
"We're in!" the group immediately responded, full of surprise and joy.
Wudao, hovering in the sky, glanced casually in their direction and then released more beams of light, enveloping Mo Ling, Liu Bai, and the others.
They were visibly moved, casting grateful looks at Lin Fan.
They knew that without him, joining Dao Sect with their level of talent would've been unlikely.
"I want to join Dao Sect too!"
Not to be left behind, Su Rou raised her hand urgently, her wide eyes staring expectantly at Wudao. Her innocent look brought smiles to many faces.
Wudao smiled as well and waved his sleeve to summon a beam of light toward Su Rou—only for it to be scattered by a sudden surge of Yuan Power.
The one who intervened was the elegant woman from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
She stepped forward and asked Wudao to let Su Rou join her sect instead.
Su Rou hesitated at first, but was eventually won over by the woman's whispered promise of "the secret to pursuing your lover."
So, Su Rou, her younger brother, and Su Kui's girlfriend Liu Ya all joined the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
"Big Brother Lin Fan, I won't be going to Dao Sect with you. I'm joining Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace…" Su Rou turned back, mustering her courage to say it aloud.
"That's fine. Do your best in your training. And remember—stand up for yourself, don't let anyone bully you," Lin Fan said, ruffling her hair with a smile.
"Mm…" Su Rou's eyes reddened. Though reluctant, she stuck with her decision.
[Ding! You patted Su Rou and received 1,000 Xuan Yuan Pills!]
The system's familiar chime rang once more in Lin Fan's mind.
Xuan Yuan Pills, huh? Not bad.
He reacted with indifference, showing no change in expression.
Meanwhile, Xiao Diao, in his usual grumpy tone, gave Su Rou a few lectures.
Knowing Xiao Diao's personality, Su Rou nodded obediently.
As they talked, Wudao finished selecting Dao Sect disciples, his face beaming with satisfaction.
Once he was done, the other seven super sects also picked their disciples.
With the selections complete, the Hundred Dynasties War came to a close.
However, the Ancient Battlefield wouldn't be closed immediately. The sects would continue exploring it to recruit more nominal disciples.
"The Hundred Dynasties War has concluded. You will now come with me to Dao Sect. News of your accomplishments will be sent back to your dynasties, and the sect rewards will be delivered soon after."
Wudao descended to the ground and addressed the disciples he had chosen, stroking his beard with a wide smile.
His words sparked excitement in many of them—including Lin Dong and Mo Ling.
Lin Fan, however, remained calm.
Buzz buzz…
As Wudao's voice fell, he formed a hand seal, and powerful Yuan Power surged forth to create a massive teleportation array glowing with radiant light.
"Let's go," Lin Fan said to Lin Dong and the others before stepping into the array first.
Xiao Diao, Xiao Yan, and the rest quickly followed.
As the last person entered, the array flared with dazzling brilliance.
The blazing light surged to its peak—and then vanished.
With it disappeared the dark sea of people atop the mountain summit.
After a year of hard training, the Hundred Dynasties War had finally come to an end.
Just as Lin Fan and the others stepped into the teleportation formation headed to Dao Sect, the Great Yan Dynasty received the spirit message announcing their results.
When news that Lin Fan had become champion spread, the entire dynasty was shaken to its core.
The Lin Clan of Flame City instantly became the most untouchable power in the Great Yan Dynasty!
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