Six Realms Immortal Emperor

Xu Jingtian was unaware that his outstanding performance in the trial had also attracted the attention of the higher-ups of the Brahma Sect.

On the main peak of the Brahma Sect, a grand hall of considerable size sits at the highest point, serving as the sect's meeting place for important matters. At this moment, in the center of the hall, in the very center, sits a person dressed in white.

This man appeared quite young, only a few years older than the true disciple Gan Shaohong, yet he possessed a more imposing presence, especially with an air of otherworldly grace. His eyes emitted a deep gaze, fixed directly on a round mirror about a foot in size directly in front of him.

The round mirror contained clouds, mist, and numerous mountain peaks. In a valley surrounded by these peaks, a large crowd of people thronged. The scene in the mirror was exactly the same as the place where the trial was held.

"Oh, such achievements at such a young age. It seems the Brahma Sect has a worthy successor," the man murmured.

Two people, both around fifty years old, sat on either side of the man, and they followed his gaze.

"Really? Has the sect leader discovered another talented individual?"

Judging from their tone, the person sitting in the middle was actually He Chengtian, the head of the Brahma Sect.

It turned out that during his spare time from cultivation, He Chengtian had also been paying attention to the outer disciples' outdoor trials. He wanted to see how the new generation of disciples were performing, and unexpectedly, he discovered a few who were quite outstanding.

The top three disciples all looked very young, especially the first place winner, whose cultivation had just entered the third level of Qi Refining, yet he had already hunted down a third-tier ferocious beast. His potential was truly remarkable, and with proper training in the future, he would definitely become an elite member of the sect.

The three people He Chengtian had his eye on were none other than Xu Jingtian, Qu Feixiong, and Lu Yikuang, who had placed in the top three in the trials. Pointing to the round mirror, he said to the two guards beside him, "Look, you two! These three disciples all seem quite promising!"

It turned out that the two people sitting on either side of He Chengtian were his two protectors.

As all the disciples of the Brahma Sect know, the sect has two great protectors: the left protector, Lu Baichuan, who is meticulous and in charge of the sect's rewards and punishments, and the right protector, Gao Changfeng, who is adept at navigating relationships and is responsible for contacting other cultivation sects.

To He Chengtian's left was the Left Protector Lu Baichuan. He looked in the mirror, pointed at Xu Jingtian, and said in surprise, "Hey, this disciple is indeed quite good. Not only is his talent excellent, but his physique is also quite strong. He has the same style as you back then."

Sitting to He Chengtian's right was the Right Protector, Gao Changfeng. Hearing this, he said with some displeasure, "Protector Lu really doesn't know how to speak. Everyone knows that our Sect Leader He is exceptionally talented, one of the top figures in the Brahma Sect. At such a young age, he's already about to enter the Core Formation stage and will soon achieve Golden Core perfection. That outer disciple is only at the third level of Qi Refining; how can he be compared to the Sect Leader!"

These two guardians on the left and right have always been at odds, often arguing and neither willing to concede to the other.

Although the two guardians on the left and right were older than He Chengtian and had already broken through the Foundation Establishment stage, they were still at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and had been stuck at that stage for more than ten years.

In the path of cultivation, the higher one goes, the harder it becomes to improve. Foundation Establishment is one threshold, and Core Formation is an even greater one. Ordinary inner disciples typically reach the third to fifth level of Qi Refining, elite disciples the seventh or eighth, and true disciples reach the ninth level or higher. Looking across the entire Brahma Sect, aside from a few elders who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, only the Sect Leader and the Left and Right Protectors possess the highest cultivation levels.

As his right-hand men, He Chengtian couldn't openly favor either of them. He smiled and advised, "You two are joking. I owe all my achievements to your support."

Lu Baichuan easily understood the sect leader's meaning. He simply smiled and didn't argue with Gao Changfeng, replying, "Oh, so the sect leader's cultivation has improved again recently. Are you preparing to break through to the Core Formation stage?"

He Chengtian nodded and said, "Yes, I feel that I'm almost ready. In a while, I'll be able to break through to the Core Formation stage."

Gao Changfeng exclaimed with delight, "That's wonderful! This time, our Brahma Sect will finally be able to hold its head high and improve its ranking significantly. We'll probably be able to break into the top three!" He was in charge of contacting other cultivation sects, and if the Brahma Sect ranked higher, he would naturally be much more prestigious.

He Chengtian shook his head and sighed, "The future of the Brahma Sect is not in my hands. The key lies with the younger generation. In two years, it will be the time to agree with the Heavenly Gang Sect. I hope that the Brahma Sect will not be defeated again by then."

Lu Baichuan comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, Sect Leader, we still have two years to prepare. The outcome is still fifty-fifty."

Gao Changfeng seemed intent on opposing Lu Baichuan, saying with some dissatisfaction, "What do you mean by fifty-fifty? I think our Brahma Sect will definitely win this time!"

He Chengtian sighed, forcing a smile: "Hehe, stop arguing. In my opinion, you'll lose more than you'll win. None of my nine disciples are particularly outstanding, and none of them have broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage yet. I've heard that the Tiangang Sect already has a true disciple who has broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Gao Changfeng frowned, pondered for a moment, and tentatively said, "Sect Leader is truly forgetful. Isn't that true disciple Gan Shaohong already at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining? If he were to try breaking through, he might succeed."

"You don't need to speak well of him. I know my own disciple best. In terms of aptitude, Gan Shaohong is the best among his fellow disciples and has the best chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. It's just that I don't like him very much. He's too cunning and has a bad heart, unlike us immortals. Therefore, I haven't put special effort into cultivating him, for fear that another scoundrel will emerge."

Gao Changfeng was startled by what he heard. His lips moved, but he didn't say anything.

Lu Baichuan then interjected, "It can't be that bad. Ever since the sect leader instructed me to keep a close watch on him, I haven't noticed anything out of line from him in the past year. With the sect leader here, Gan Shaohong shouldn't be too arrogant, right?"

He was in charge of the sect's rewards and punishments and was known for his strictness. The Brahma Sect's rules were also quite strict, and few disciples violated them.

He Chengtian sneered, glanced at Lu Baichuan, and said, "Hmph, you don't know. Gan Shaohong appears to be well-behaved, but his disciples are becoming increasingly outrageous. Last year, Elder Yueyin told me that he condoned his disciples' misdeeds outside and even tried to cause trouble for the female disciples of Qingxia Academy. And now, I've heard that his disciples are also in contact with the Demonic Sect disciples."

"A disciple of the Demonic Sect?" Lu Baichuan couldn't help but gasp.

Since ancient times, the immortal and demonic paths have been irreconcilable enemies. The immortal sect upholds the principles of eliminating demons and protecting the righteous, while the demonic sect commits numerous evils and harms the people. Moreover, the immortal and demonic paths have fought several great battles, each resulting in the deaths and injuries of countless elite disciples. Therefore, the immortal and demonic paths are sworn enemies.

"Ah, is that so? Sect Leader, I've heard something, but I don't know if I should say it." Gao Changfeng said, glancing meaningfully at Lu Baichuan.

"Hehe, there are no outsiders here, so please speak freely, Protector," He Chengtian said with a smile.

Gao Changfeng then said somewhat awkwardly, "Sect Leader, you have many true disciples. I have heard that they are constantly fighting amongst themselves, mostly acting independently. If it is to cultivate their own power and eliminate dissidents, it is common for them to slander each other."

He Chengtian shook his head and sighed, "I only heard it secondhand. This time I received a message from a fellow practitioner. It is said that our Brahma Sect killed two disciples of the Demonic Sect."

"Ah, is this true? If word gets out, won't we incur the wrath of the Four Great Demonic Sects again!" Lu Baichuan exclaimed.

Gao Changfeng glanced at him and said disdainfully, "Hmph, making a fuss over nothing! As far as I know, the Demonic Sect has been hiding their tracks and cultivating in secret since the last war between immortals and demons, rarely venturing out. How could they suddenly appear?"

Seeing that the two protectors were about to start arguing again, He Chengtian waved his hand at them and said with some distress, "I don't care how the true disciples fight amongst themselves, as long as it doesn't damage the foundation of the Brahma Sect. With the resurgence of the Demonic Sect, the Brahma Sect must keep its disciples in check. If it stirs up hatred between the immortal and demonic paths, the Brahma Sect cannot stand aside, and who knows how many more people will die. That would be a great sin."

Only those who have experienced the great war between immortals and demons can truly appreciate the brutality of the battle.