Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

"No, Elder Lu, you're exaggerating. You're making me feel ashamed. Just call me Nianlin."

"Ah."

After a brief exchange, the call ended. Lu Jin looked at Chang Qing and said:

"Senior brother, should we recall all the disciples who haven't reached the third level of Reverse Rebirth?"

"...Let me think about it for a moment."

Changqing sighed softly, rubbing his forehead. After what had happened, how could he not want to recall all his disciples? But he worried that recalling them would cause a split within the sect.

Seeing him struggling with his decision, Lu Jin turned and left, leaving behind these words.

"I'll go check on where my martial uncle and two senior brothers are in seclusion."

"Alright, give your senior brother some time. Xiao Lu, go ahead." Changqing watched the young man's figure disappear, overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

In the end, after all the twists and turns, the only reliable ones left were the original group of fellow disciples and the few younger ones who stayed by his side.

A sense of bewilderment welled up in his heart, lamenting the impermanence of life. Almost every disciple received preferential treatment within the sect, but after growing up, the choices they made mostly went against the sect's wishes.

He knew he was in a difficult position, which was why he didn't want to reopen that bloody wound prematurely.

Lu Jin took a step forward, his body transforming into a gentle breeze that suddenly dissipated. He traversed thousands of meters through the mountains and forests, arriving at the mountain peak where his senior brother was in seclusion. The place was shrouded in mist and clouds. He gazed into the depths, where a barrier blocked his view. From within, a powerful and terrifying aura emanated, rising and falling intermittently, as if forming a special pulse between heaven and earth.

After pausing and gazing for a while, Lu Jin silently turned and left.

His senior brother's cultivation was going much more smoothly than he had imagined, and he was becoming more and more like his senior uncle. That transcendent and saintly realm was not only similar in appearance but also in spirit.

As my uncle once said, those who remain steadfast in their devotion through the long years and the trials of fire will eventually reach the other side of the sea of ​​suffering.

Next, Lu Jin went to the valley on the east side, where he saw flames flickering and the wind howling. From time to time, the sound of hammering could be faintly heard. It must be that Brother Zhuge was forging a magic weapon under the scorching heat.

Thinking of this, and just as the night breeze gently brushed against her cheek, past amusing incidents surfaced before her eyes, and Lu Jin couldn't help but smile knowingly.

His fellow disciples in the sect all treated him like an elder brother.

Zhuge Yu was the only one who was like a friend and an older brother to him. The two were about the same age and had a lot to talk about. He was also full of clever ideas and humorous.

My own children and descendants have all received Dharma artifacts as gifts from my senior brother, just like I was back then, being pampered and cared for.

What a loyal little follower!

What a generous and magnanimous Senior Brother Zhuge!

The sect needs reform. If it were you, would you support me?

I wander, stopping and starting, but who shares my journey...?

Lu Jin thought silently, then turned around again, unknowingly arriving at the last mountain area.

The place was sealed off by layers of barriers and dense jungle. Inside, his martial uncle Jiang Mo was undergoing a transformation. Lu Jin looked at him with respect and bowed down.

He had followed his uncle for many years, how could he not know his uncle's character?

During the last island experience, Lu Jin could see that the old man was as decisive as ever.

As each generation of disciples joined, the level of concern from his master gradually diminished. It seemed that... only those who had persevered through the most difficult times deserved his unwavering devotion.

Lu Jin stayed there the longest, and only left quietly about half an hour later.

........

Inside the barrier, beside the pool, sat a tall figure, most of the silver-gray substance on his body dissipating like dust.

The young man closed his eyes in meditation, his handsome appearance beyond description, every inch of his flesh exuding a rich blood energy like a raging wildfire.

The second true form is not as upright as the original form; it is slightly thinner, with black hair like a waterfall, falling straight down.

At this moment, a pill core resembling a crimson jade bead was suspended in front of Jiang Mo's chest, constantly being nourished by the pure blood light overflowing from his body.

Like other elves, Jiang Mo, who has completed the transformation of his life form, also possesses his own core.

There are no carvings of gods, demons, or ferocious beasts on it, only natural scenes such as mountains, rivers, the sun and moon, vast lakes and oceans, clouds and mist.

The distinctly different colored patterns recreated the most magnificent scenery in the world, which was exactly what he had seen and heard during his early travels. The supernatural power contained within was comparable to that of the Five Qi Dharma Body at the sixth level of the Profound Life Realm.

The crimson-gold vertical lines between his brows were still there, and the core was still a little short of being perfectly refined. The silver-gray substance that clung to his body had also almost completely faded.

In the remote mountains, unknown to anyone, Jiang Mo once again left solid and firm footprints on the right path, stepping towards a new peak that surpasses himself.

.........

When Lu Jin returned to the Sutra Repository, he and Chang Qing had already made their decisions. The five disciples sat quietly around them, awaiting their instructions.

"Senior brother."

"Ah."

Changqing understood what he meant and said with relief:

"From this day forward, notify all disciples who have not yet reached the third level to return to the sect and rekindle their life force."

"Those who disobey will be expelled from the sect, and all ties will be severed. If they cause trouble in the area below the mountain in the future, they will be executed without mercy."

Lu Jin shared the same idea. The current situation is turbulent, with new awakened individuals rising up every day, and there is no shortage of those with wolfish ambitions.

Without the restraint of their sect, some people might not be able to contain themselves.

For them, freedom and opportunity are always the most important.

The life-fire is undoubtedly a heavy shackle that hinders them. As long as this restriction exists, no matter what evil they do or where they flee, they will not escape the judgment of their sect.

The older generation, including Lu Jin and Chang Qing, never tried to get anything from these disciples. The younger generation could not reach the heights of their predecessors. Their expectations were simply that the disciples should not go astray.

If you can't even meet the basic requirements of being a human being, what right do you have to be a disciple of Sanyi?

"Mu Ci, Jun Ze, go and inform them that they have three days."

Lu Jin was determined to eliminate all those parasites who relied on the sect's protection for survival.

During the last island trial, only a portion of those who had reached the second or even the highest level were expelled. There are still dozens of those who have achieved the second or highest level of mastery. It's time to loosen the soil around them.

"Yes, uncle."

Mu Ci and Jun Ze dared not delay and hurriedly went to do it. It was the first time they had seen their gentle and refined junior uncle so angry. If those two traitors were here, they would probably have their heads twisted off.

Overnight, all 42 disciples who were outside, including 32 who had achieved the second level of mastery and 10 who had reached the second level of perfection, received the notification.

When they learned that the sect's soul lamp had been extinguished and that they needed to re-forge the fire seed, many people wavered.

Some of them hadn't returned to their sects for years, and their relationships had become somewhat strained. They were unwilling to come back and put on new shackles, so after weighing the pros and cons, they gave up.

Some people had evil intentions outside. A great opportunity for evolution was right in front of them. Abandoning an old path and maximizing their interests was their choice. No one can predict the future, so how could they stand still? So they pretended not to see the news and assumed that whatever happened was fine.

Yu Huai of the Supernatural Administration Bureau, Xian Shu of the Extraterrestrial Civilization Life Research Institute, and Lin Qi of the Ancient Relics Development Department are all at the second level of perfection. They are somewhat special, with one foot stuck outside the third level, and they are unable to step into the third level.

Despite their busy work schedules, they never forgot where they came from and rushed back overnight at all costs.

Under the watchful eyes of Lu Jin, Chang Qing, and five younger disciples, they became the first group of disciples to strip away their innate Qi and rekindle their life force.

The following day, the second group of disciples to return to the sect were three wandering disciples who had participated in the island training last time. They had a clear conscience and chose to stand on the side of the sect.

What makes Lu Jin feel gratified is that they have their own pride and did not inject the G1 reagent, nor did they succumb to the temptation of short-term, forced growth.

Over the next two days, the disciples returned to their sects in small, scattered groups.

They were older, and were all disciples taken in by Lu Jin's senior brothers in the last century. There were seven of them in total. They were very ashamed and apologized to their senior uncles and master uncles, admitting that they had not disciplined their disciples properly, which had led to their disobedience.

Lu Jin and Chang Qing focused on the issue, not the people, and did not criticize them, allowing the seven to continue rekindling their life flames.

Chapter 353 Heinous Crimes, Bloodshed Imminent

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the deserted mountain gate, where Changqing and Lu Jin stood gazing into the distance, the evening breeze blowing in their faces somewhat desolate.

The three-day deadline is approaching, and only 12 disciples are willing to return. The remaining 30 either ignore the situation or make excuses.

As night deepened, Changqing and Lu Jin waited silently outside the door. Even though they already knew the outcome, they still stayed until midnight before turning to leave.

The disciples who rekindled their life force departed one after another over the past few days. There were no further restrictions from beginning to end, and the entire process took less than 10 minutes.

As elders, Lu Jin and Chang Qing reminded them to walk the right path, do good deeds, and keep in mind the Trinity Law.

Inside the Soul Chamber, 19 life flames were rekindled, while the remaining 9 were dim. These belonged to the core disciples who had reached the third level of reversal of life; some were traveling, and some were in seclusion, and were temporarily unable to return.

Changqing held a compass that was as clear as water and as cool as ice, filled with countless starlight particles. It was the magical artifact that Zhuge Yu had personally crafted—the Mysterious Compass.

Each vibrant point of Qi represents a disciple. As long as they are fused within the Qi Plate, they will not be blocked by the protective mountain formation and can freely enter and leave the sect.

Changqing raised his hand, his expression calm and almost without any emotional fluctuation, erasing one Qi point after another, permanently removing the identities of those disciples.

"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together..."

“From this day forward, those 30 people are no longer members of my Trinity School.”

"Junze, Muci, Yuefeng, Lulin, and Liyan, from now on, if anyone who is expelled from the sect contacts you for any reason, do not respond. If they are found to be doing evil while traveling outside, just kill them."

"Yes, disciples understand!" the five replied in unison, their expressions solemn.

Subsequently, Lu Jin also received a message from Su Nianlin.

"Mr. Lu, we've made some progress on the two people you're looking for, but we haven't found their exact locations yet."

"The information we have so far is all about their actions during April and May, which were taken when they were at a disadvantage. If you want to listen to this, I suggest you prepare yourself mentally and don't get too angry."

Su Nianlin spoke cautiously and seriously. He was also shocked when he first received the report from his subordinate.

"Go ahead."

"In early April, Mingxuan hunted down four Level 3 Awakened individuals in the North China region, resulting in a total of 1280 deaths in the affected streets."

"On the 6th, Yan Zhi, in the Central China region, plundered the abilities of Level 2 and 3 Awakened, and together with 4 notorious evil cultivators, attacked the Security Council's branch, causing 23 casualties and destroying two Class C mechs."

"On the 12th, the two appeared in a border city in the South China region and had a conflict with a Level 4 Awakened. They overpowered and won, and 360 people were involved in the incident."

"On the 17th, the two headed north and joined the Awakened faction 'Xianquan,' standing shoulder to shoulder with six Level 6 Awakened, including its founder Gu Yinnian, leading hundreds of Level 3 Awakened and thousands of Level 2 Awakened."

Upon hearing the above information, Lu Jin's eyes flashed with a cold light, his killing intent sharp.

As a frontline fighter in the Security Council, he knew 'Xian Quan' better than anyone else. It was undoubtedly a remnant of the Quanxing Party from the past, which had been resurrected in the new century after being injected with G1.

Using past doctrines, and even expanding them further, they seek to seize all the resources of the world, trample on the bones of all people, and plunder by force in order to achieve the most absolute and free self.

Changqing, standing to the side, was also so angry that the veins in his right hand, which was gripping the teacup, bulged. He was furious for the people who had died unjustly. At first, he didn't know what kind of force 'Xianquan' was, but after Lu Jin's introduction, his face suddenly darkened.

"Good! Good! Good!!"

"These two wicked beasts are truly reckless and arrogant. Do they think that the masters in the sect are too old to control them? If we capture them, even if we tear them apart and send them to the deepest hell, they will not be able to atone for their sins."

"And then?" Lu Jin gestured for Su Nianlin to continue.

"On April 22, Mingxuan, Yanzhi, and Xianquan, two Level 4 Awakeners, attempted to seize control of a Class B mech in the southwest region. They failed, and a battle broke out. Five Class B mechs from surrounding cities rushed to their aid, severely injuring the four of them, but were not captured."

"On May 4, Mingxuan went to the East China Sea coast with a team of Level 3 Awakened to attack a provincial warehouse storing G1 reagents, causing more than 2000 casualties and losing 600,000 reagents."

"On May 12, Yan Zhi, Gu Yinnian, and Wei Zhenquan, the three leaders of Xianquan, met with the leader of another force, 'Bitter Sea,' for a secret meeting. Unfortunately, our informant was not high enough in rank to infiltrate and obtain intelligence."

"The undercover agent planted in Xianquan, after receiving the latest mission, recalled hearing other members mention that the two leaders had white hair when they first arrived. Following this clue, they narrowly confirmed their identities."

"Moreover, when the two of them went out, their appearances were completely different from what you provided to us, which must have been concealed by some kind of supernatural ability."

After finishing speaking, Su Nianlin shared all the documents, including more detailed battlefield reports, pictures, and files such as silhouettes and recordings taken by informants.

Lu Jin clicked on it, his gaze sweeping down over the shocking scenes, especially the replay of the intense battle between the Class B mechs. He could clearly see that the two people who were initially pretending to be mechs were surrounded and seriously injured by multiple mechs. Their hair began to turn white and could no longer be concealed. They fled in panic.

Informant: "Hey... Boss, those two new guys are amazing. They've defeated several leaders in a row. Do you know their backgrounds?"

Passerby A: "Hmm...it looks like the Trinity Gate?"

Lu Renyi: "I don't know, but their techniques look very similar. I'm not sure, just because someone has a mouth and says they are someone else doesn't mean they are. These days, there are plenty of white-haired guys, who knows if they're just using someone else's power to intimidate others."

This is evidence from one of the recordings. There are also dozens of other scattered conversations, all of which are private conversations between informants and other members of the Immortal Clan, inquiring about the identities of the two new leaders. Almost everyone is convinced that the two are from the Trinity Clan.

Lu Jin looked at the profile again, and indeed it looked remarkably like Ming Xuan and Yan Zhi.

It wasn't taken with ordinary equipment, but rather recreated stroke by stroke by an informant using superb sketching skills, like a gray photograph.

After reading all the documents, Changqing frowned and glared, unable to tolerate it any longer. He was about to go down the mountain to eliminate the demon, but Lu Jin stopped him.

“Senior Brother…”

“I understand your feelings, but we can’t be reckless. There are a total of 8 Level 4 Awakeners in the Immortal Realm. Although those two beasts have not reached the third level, their strength is definitely powerful. Otherwise, they would not have dared to betray the sect while their master was in seclusion. They must have some trump cards in their hands. If they join forces with other evil scoundrels, they may not be inferior to you and me.”

Lu Jin patiently explained to Chang Qing that the strength of the Awakened lay in their mysterious superpowers. Once such a power appeared, even he dared not commit suicide.

The battle at the Celestial Master's Mansion was equally perilous. He had no choice but to fight with all his might, displaying his strongest abilities and annihilating those evil cultivators.