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Chapter 472: Suspicion and Sudden Challenge
Chapter 472: Suspicion and Sudden Challenge
The words of the First Sage Sovereign resonated with the powerful cultivators present, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
The initially tense atmosphere, filled with opposing stances and palpable tension, suddenly softened.
Those below the Golden Core Realm remained unaware.
However, the cultivators at the Golden Core Realm were startled and became wary.
"This old fellow's Soul Secret Art is incredibly powerful! He can influence the minds of so many powerful cultivators without them even realizing it!"
Some Golden Core cultivators secretly admired the First Sage Sovereign's Influence: When you spoke, you unknowingly affected everyone's minds. Even the Golden Core cultivators here didn't notice it at first.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Indeed, we were all caught off guard by the First Sage Sovereign's words.
- First Sage Sovereign: I merely expressed my thoughts.
- Golden Core Cultivators: But your words carry a profound impact.
- First Sage Sovereign: Hmm, perhaps it's the power of my Soul Secret Art.
- Golden Core Cultivators: It's an impressive ability.
- First Sage Sovereign: Well, I'm just being honest.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Your humility is admirable.
- First Sage Sovereign: I'm just an ordinary cultivator.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Your modesty is commendable.
- First Sage Sovereign: Thank you.
- Golden Core Cultivators: We're honored to be in your presence.
- First Sage Sovereign: Let's continue with the assembly.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Yes, let's proceed.
- First Sage Sovereign: I'm glad we're on the same page.
- Golden Core Cultivators: We're all here to learn and grow.
- First Sage Sovereign: Exactly.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Your wisdom is profound.
- First Sage Sovereign: Let's focus on the assembly.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Indeed, let's proceed.
- First Sage Sovereign: I'm glad we're aligned.
- Golden Core Cultivators: Your leadership is appreciated.
- First Sage Sovereign: Let's make this assembly productive.
- Golden Core Cultivators: We're ready to follow your guidance.
- First Sage Sovereign: Excellent.
Since the Sage Sovereign Senior also agrees, then it's perfect. With this Saint Assembly, numerous sects and fellow cultivators from across the realm have gathered.
We should take this opportunity to reconsider how to divide the world!"
These words shocked everyone present.
No one expected that as soon as the Saint Assembly began, Sheng Dian would directly propose to divide the world.
Some were even more surprised, wondering when the Guiyuan Sect had become so bold. Everyone looked towards the First Sage Sovereign, waiting for his response.
After all, the purpose of the Saint Assembly, as stated on the invitation, was to invite fellow cultivators to discuss and establish new rules and order.
The Guiyuan Sect's proposal was undoubtedly a direct challenge to the Holy Mountain.
If the First Sage Sovereign didn't respond, the authority of the Holy Mountain might be compromised.
However, to everyone's surprise, upon hearing Sheng Dian's words, the First Sage Sovereign's expression didn't change at all. He still maintained a smiling demeanor: "Oh, how does Fellow Daoist Meng propose to divide the world?"
"Naturally, it should be divided based on strength!" Sheng Dian replied without hesitation. "Among cultivators, strength is supreme!
Whether it's a thousand or ten thousand, only those with powerful fists have the right to speak!
Similarly, the stronger the sect, the more cultivation resources it should possess!
Senior Sage Sovereign, do you agree or not?"
"You're right," the First Sage Sovereign nodded.
"Therefore, I suggest that during this Saint Assembly, we establish a clear charter. Let's redistribute territories based on the strength of each major sect.
Stronger sects will occupy more territories, while weaker ones should voluntarily give up their excess domains!
Even neighboring territories with weaker sects should regularly pay tribute to stronger sects to maintain stability!"
Sheng Dian had clearly thought this through beforehand, as he spoke without any hesitation.
However, his proposal made everyone's hearts tremble.
If things were truly divided as he suggested, then aside from the most powerful sects, most of the remaining forces would be in a precarious situation.
They might become vassals of those powerful forces at any moment.
Immediately, a commotion arose on the massive stone platform.
The weaker sects directly expressed their opposition.
Even the people from the Coldwater Palace showed looks of shock and anger.
If this proposal were to be followed, without Golden Core Realm cultivators, they might have to submit to others.
On the other hand, the leaders of the most profound and powerful sects revealed a hint of interest on their faces.
Sheng Dian looked at the noisy stone platform with a hint of impatience.
He suddenly shouted, "Shut up, all of you!"
Instantly, his aura erupted, and the formidable pressure of the Golden Core Realm swept across the entire venue, silencing all voices in an instant.
Everyone stared at Sheng Dian in shock.
Those with weaker cultivation felt as if a mountain was pressing down on their minds, almost fainting under the terrifying pressure of the Golden Core Realm.
"You useless bunch, in the path of cultivation, strength is everything!
Since you're weak, you should humbly bow down!
If anyone dares to defy, then go ahead and rebel.
But if your sect is destroyed, don't blame others for being merciless!"
Hearing Sheng Dian's blatant threat, the weaker sects showed looks of shock and anger.
However, under the terrifying might he exuded at that moment, no one dared to speak up in rebuttal.
Looking at the crowd subdued by his presence, many of them were once seniors he had looked up to.
Sheng Dian's face glowed with satisfaction.
He had only experienced such a scene in his dreams.
Now, his wish had finally come true.
Feeling the fearful gazes around him, Sheng Dian felt a surge of satisfaction.
The magical power of his Golden Core seemed to circulate faster, showing signs of further advancement.
"Fellow Daoist Meng, please calm your anger."
Just as Sheng Dian was feeling triumphant, a gentle voice sounded.
Simultaneously, a gentle aura enveloped the entire massive stone platform, dissipating most of the Golden Core pressure emitted by Sheng Dian.
Those in the Primordial Realm who were almost suffocated by his aura suddenly relaxed, taking deep breaths.
This scene caused Sheng Dian's expression to freeze, and the other Golden Core cultivators' eyes narrowed.
However, the First Sage Sovereign, who had dissipated Sheng Dian's pressure, seemed unaware, still wearing a smile.
"The purpose of the Saint Assembly is to gather diverse opinions and allow fellow cultivators to speak freely, offering their strategies and suggestions.
It's about seeking stability for the world.
Since that's the case, why must Fellow Daoist Meng resort to such drastic measures?"
Meng Dian's face, however, revealed a cold smile, "Senior Saint Master, you can't still be thinking of establishing a prohibition like a thousand years ago, preventing us accomplished cultivators from freely using our powers, can you?"
Since we're being open, I might as well speak frankly.
If you still want to bind us with prohibitions like a thousand years ago, that's absolutely impossible!
We cultivators have endured countless hardships to cultivate and finally grasp supreme power.
How can we restrict ourselves for the sake of mere weaklings? That would make our cultivation pointless!"
Meng Dian's words resonated with many powerful cultivators once again.
Indeed, they had toiled in their cultivation, mastering formidable power, and could not be easily restrained.
Looking at Meng Dian's righteous expression and the agreement on the faces of the cultivators present, the First Saint Master was momentarily speechless, then sighed softly.
As expected, he knew that convincing these powerful sects with mere words, whose ambitions had grown, was impossible.
Just as he was about to organize his thoughts and continue persuading them.
Suddenly, another voice rang out.
"Fellow Daoist Meng speaks the truth. We cultivators respect strength, and how can we be bound by mere mortals?
Speaking of which, this so-called Saint Mountain prohibition has been unreasonable for a thousand years.
The Primordial Realm, which commands the most powerful forces in the world, should avoid mortals; it's simply ridiculous.
Senior Saint Master, I think it's time to change this so-called Saint Command."
With these words, another powerful pressure from the Golden Core Realm rose.
Everyone looked over, and to their surprise, the speaker was a senior elder of the Bright Moon Sect.
"I also think that the so-called Saint Mountain prohibition should be changed."
"Senior Saint Master, times have changed. Adhering to old rules may hinder our cultivation."
"It seems that your thoughts, Fellow Daoists, align with mine."
...
As these words were spoken, powerful auras began to manifest.
To everyone's astonishment, the speakers were all Golden Core Realm Immortals!
The domineering auras of the Golden Core Realm enveloped the massive stone platform, and they subtly pressured the three Saint Masters at the center.
It seemed like they were joining forces against the Saint Masters.
The huge stone platform fell into silence, and no one dared to speak.
"Hmph!"
Even the three Saint Masters hadn't anticipated such a sudden turn of events.
Caught off guard, they couldn't completely withstand the pressure from so many Golden Core Realm auras, and for a moment, they all took a slight step back.
Although the movement was subtle, it couldn't escape the notice of the powerful cultivators present.
Immediately, the eyes of the Golden Core Realm cultivators lit up.
Meng Dian of the Guiyuan Sect no longer held back, and his aura surged as he blasted towards the three Saint Masters!
Meng Dian's action naturally elicited a response from the other Golden Core Realm cultivators.
Without further testing, they all unleashed their power, crushing towards the three Saint Masters!
With so many Golden Core Realm cultivators working together, they forced the First Saint Master and the other two to retreat continuously.
Finally, the First Saint Master pinched a spell, and a yellow light appeared, enveloping him and the Second and Third Saint Masters, stabilizing their figures.
But this scene shocked all the powerful cultivators present.
Except for the Golden Core Realm cultivators, the other powerful cultivators hadn't expected the three Saint Masters to be driven back by Meng Dian and his allies.
Although they were working together and outnumbered the three Saint Masters by more than double.
But those three were Saint Masters!
They had ruled the world for over a thousand years and were revered and feared by countless sects.
Even the Four Great Secret Realms acknowledged their leadership.
They were once considered the strongest by numerous cultivators.
Countless cultivators here had grown up listening to their legends.
But now, they had been driven back by Meng Dian and his allies?
For a moment, countless people were stunned, their eyes wide with shock.
"Indeed, there's something wrong with these three old fellows!"
At this moment, Meng Dian and the other Golden Core Realm cultivators also revealed a realization on their faces.
Being of the same realm, they had sensed something amiss earlier.
They always felt that the auras of the First Saint Master and the others seemed somewhat unusual.
It wasn't as powerful as they had imagined.
They hadn't expected that a mere test would expose their weakness.
"Senior First Saint Master, it seems that the long-standing rumor is true.
Your true bodies cannot leave the Saint Mountain."
Meng Dian looked at the First Saint Master and the other two, who were enveloped in yellow light, and said with a smile.
(End of Chapter)
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