Chapter 259: Senior Brothers, Bring Glory to Dao Sect!
"Five disciples form a formation based on the five elemental positions. Each one carries the combined strength of all five. No matter who is attacked, the target bears the counterforce of five. What an incredible Five Elements Convergence Formation!"
As a Reincarnation Stage expert, Ying Xuanzhi's comprehension was extraordinary. It didn't take him long to fully understand the formation Lin Fan had given him, and he was clearly stirred by it.
Whether in numbers or overall strength, Dao Sect disciples were at a significant disadvantage compared to Yuan Gate's disciples. But with the Five Elements Convergence Formation, each disciple could wield the power of five. In the upcoming Sect Competition, this would not only improve their survival, but also give them the strength to fight back!
Lin Fan had mastered countless formations, but he had chosen this one based on a balance of power and ease of learning. As long as five disciples stood in the proper elemental positions, it wasn't too difficult to grasp. With over a month to go, most of the chosen competitors could likely master it in time.
Ying Xuanzhi patted Lin Fan's shoulder solemnly and said, "This formation is invaluable to our Dao Sect disciples. You've made another great contribution. I don't even know what reward would be suitable for you."
Lin Fan smiled. "I'm a Dao Sect disciple too. Naturally, I want my fellow brothers and sisters to have more security in the Sect Competition. I don't need a reward, Sect Master."
"Then how about this: if you encounter any problems in your cultivation, you can come to me directly," Ying Xuanzhi said after thinking for a moment.
It gave him a headache—anything he could offer, like Heaven-grade spirit treasures, Lin Fan didn't seem to care about. As for Pure Yuan Treasures, the sect only had a few in total.
"Thank you, Sect Master," Lin Fan said gratefully. Then, as if recalling something, he added, "If the Sect Master happens to have any Xuanyuan Pills, may I borrow some?"
Ying Xuanzhi chuckled. "Here, one million Xuanyuan Pills. Take them."
As he spoke, he casually pulled out a spatial pouch and handed it over.
"That's too generous…" Lin Fan said—but his hands were already reaching out quickly.
Seeing this, Ying Xuanzhi couldn't help but laugh. Waving his hand, he said, "Go on, you two."
Lin Fan and Lin Dong bowed respectfully and turned to leave.
"Here—take this. A hundred thousand Xuanyuan Pills. Not only does it help with healing, it'll also assist in improving your cultivation and understanding of Vital Qi."
After leaving Ying Xuanzhi's residence, Lin Fan thought for a moment, then handed a pouch to Lin Dong.
That hundred thousand Xuanyuan Pills was actually something Lin Fan had won earlier from patting Xiao Diao.
"Thanks, Brother Lin Fan," Lin Dong said gratefully as he accepted the pouch.
"Let's go—back to Desolate Hall." Lin Fan patted Lin Dong's shoulder with a grin.
[Ding! You patted Lin Dong and obtained ten million Xuanyuan Pills!]
Hearing the system in his head, Lin Fan blinked in surprise.
Damn, a nine-million profit in seconds!
Smiling, Lin Fan took the lead, flying toward Desolate Hall, with Lin Dong following close behind.
Upon returning, both Lin Fan and Lin Dong were given a stern talking-to by Hall Masters Chen Zhen and Wu Dao for their sudden disappearance.
But it was clearly more for show. Once the two Hall Masters noticed their strength had improved significantly, they couldn't stop grinning. Any trace of discipline faded away.
Especially Lin Fan—his cultivation was now on par with Wu Dao himself. How could they not be pleased?
From then on, Lin Fan and Lin Dong trained quietly in Desolate Hall. Occasionally, they would wander through the Martial Techniques Hall.
As time passed, the atmosphere across Dao Sect grew increasingly tense and focused.
Disciples trained with fierce determination. The elite disciples of the four halls pushed themselves to the limit, desperate to grow stronger.
Under Ying Xuanzhi's orders, the best disciples were grouped into teams of five and began training in the Five Elements Convergence Formation.
All efforts pointed toward one goal: the upcoming Sect Competition.
In recent years, Dao Sect had been relentlessly suppressed by Yuan Gate.
In the previous competition, they had even forced the Heavenly Hall's senior sister to her death—none other than Wang Yan's elder sister. That tragedy enraged Dao Sect's entire younger generation.
That rage had simmered ever since—buried deep, waiting for the moment to erupt.
And now, that moment had arrived.
...
Central Peak, Dao Sect.
At the top of the towering peak was a massive plaza.
Right now, the plaza was filled with Dao Sect disciples standing in silent rows. Their gazes carried reverence and admiration as they looked toward the center.
There stood hundreds of disciples, all radiating immense power like tides of Yuan Force sweeping across the plaza.
Each of them had at least reached the Six Yuan Nirvana Stage.
They were the elite of the four halls—the ones chosen to represent Dao Sect in this year's Sect Competition.
At the very front of the group stood several figures.
Lin Fan was among them. Behind him stood Lin Dong, Jiang Hao, and other core disciples from Desolate Hall.
He stood at the very head of his group, glancing around idly—until his eyes caught Ying Huanhuan among the Heavenly Hall ranks.
The girl noticed his gaze immediately. A bright, charming smile bloomed on her beautiful face.
That dazzling sight caused quite a few nearby disciples to glance at Lin Fan with envy.
Lin Fan smiled back. Just as he was about to speak, the sound of wind splitting the air rang from the high platform ahead.
Several figures landed.
At the lead was Dao Sect's Sect Master, Ying Xuanzhi. Behind him were the Hall Masters and Deputy Hall Masters of the four halls.
The plaza fell into total silence. All eyes turned respectfully toward Ying Xuanzhi's graceful figure.
Standing on the platform, Ying Xuanzhi looked over the young disciples below. Then his calm voice rang clearly in every ear.
"As Dao Sect disciples, I'm sure you understand the danger and cruelty of the Sect Competition. Out there, the only people you can rely on are your fellow brothers and sisters."
"All I hope is this: however many of you leave, that many of you return. That would be the greatest success."
"This time, Xiao Xiao will lead the team. Lin Fan and Wang Yan will assist. I trust the three of you to bring back every single one of these disciples—no exceptions!"
He looked sternly at the trio at the front of the group.
"Yes!"
Xiao Xiao's face turned solemn as she responded firmly.
Lin Fan and Wang Yan exchanged a glance and nodded together.
Not long ago, Wang Yan had even sought Lin Fan out to talk. At Ying Huanhuan's urging, she had told him everything about Lin Fan killing the Yuan Gate members.
Wang Yan held great respect for Lin Fan and even shared some valuable information about the competition's potential opponents.
Ying Xuanzhi's gaze swept across the crowd once more. "This time, the Hall Masters will escort you to the City of Annihilation. But once you enter the Domain of Annihilation, you're on your own."
"If you're ready—go. All of Dao Sect awaits your victorious return!"
His final words ignited a burning fire in the hearts of everyone present.
Heavenly Hall's Hall Master Qi Lei waved his hand and took to the sky with the other Hall Masters.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The elite disciples on the plaza also launched into the air, maintaining a perfectly organized formation.
Then, they turned back and bowed deeply toward the sea of onlookers.
Whooosh!
On the surrounding peaks, tens of thousands of Dao Sect disciples returned the gesture. Moments later, wave after wave of powerful voices rang out in unison:
"Senior brothers, bring glory to Dao Sect!"
The roar echoed like thunder across the sky, shaking the clouds and setting blood aflame!
"Move out!"
Qi Lei's deep voice rang out as he led the charge.
In an instant, hundreds of elite disciples followed, their figures like a black wave sweeping from Dao Sect toward the distant battlefield!
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