Chapter 1284: Chapter 1281: Heaven-Penetrating Earth-Piercing Golden Light Sect Leader (2nd Update)

At the topmost level of the Golden Cauldron Pavilion lies an immensely vast platform.

Normally, this place serves as an arena for the disciples of the pavilion to practice martial arts, but in special circumstances, such as when the Sect Leader urgently summons, it transforms into a grand meeting venue that can accommodate all the sect’s disciples.

By the time Lu Chuzhen arrived here, the platform was already crowded with many disciples who were quietly discussing.

“What’s going on? Why has the Sect Leader suddenly summoned us?” asked an Inner Sect Disciple with a serious expression.

“Who knows? Moreover, this year’s mountain-opening ceremony has been moved up a day earlier than usual. It’s said that the Sect Leader had a sudden insight; we don’t know if it’s good or bad though!” another disciple replied.

At this moment, the arrival of Lu Chuzhen stirred a commotion among all the disciples present.

“Big Sister!”

“Greetings, Big Sister!”

The greetings surged one after another, as many disciples bowed respectfully.

Lu Chuzhen slightly nodded in acknowledgment but her gaze couldn’t help drifting towards the other end of the square.

Over there.

Elder Ci Yun, Elder Shui Jing, and the tycoon’s children who were admitted into the sect today, were gathered together, evidently becoming the most powerful faction within the Golden Cauldron Pavilion.

Even when facing Lu Chuzhen, the Sect Leader’s Big Sister, these people just coldly smiled without any other expression.

Especially Ci Yun, a smug look flashed in his eyes before he turned his head, immediately changing to an obsequious smile, and whispered to Elder Shui Jing with a chuckle.

“This Lu Chuzhen really takes herself too seriously, who doesn’t know about how she became the Big Sister? She and the Sect Leader’s scandal, these disciples might not know, but how could we elders not know?”

The words were filled with malicious pleasure.

Elder Shui Jing is a middle-aged woman but appears stunningly beautiful due to meticulous self-care.

Hearing Ci Yun’s words, she couldn’t help but snort coldly.

“You’re right, this little wench is getting more outrageous, especially this time, daring to meddle in the mountain-opening ceremony we worked hard to secure, and even boldly bringing a lowborn disciple with past conflicts with my Sheng Family into the Golden Cauldron Pavilion. Is she deliberately opposing our Sheng Family?”

Indeed!

Elder Shui Jing also originated from the Sheng Family, and in terms of seniority, even Sheng Manyu and Sheng Miaotong, the sisters, would have to address her as ‘Aunt’.

This was also why they were so respectfully treated by Ci Yun.

By now, they had already become disciples of Elder Shui Jing, and naturally, Sheng Manyu told everything to her aunt.

Upon hearing this, Shui Jing became furious.

She had long disliked Lu Chuzhen, but due to the face of the Sect Leader, she had been unable to express her displeasure.

This time, however, Lu Chuzhen dared to intentionally oppose the Sheng Family, infuriating Shui Jing greatly.

All of this was unknown to Lu Chuzhen, but when she saw Ci Yun and Shui Jing standing together and seemingly whispering some secretive discussion, her heart tightened.

These two obviously harbored ill intentions!

Just as an ominous premonition rose in her heart, suddenly a beam of golden light soared from the heavens, instantly appearing on the high platform at the center of the square.

As the golden light dissipated, it revealed a middle-aged man in a robe embroidered with golden patterns, exuding an aura of authority.

Upon seeing this man, all the disciples bowed simultaneously, “Greetings, Sect Leader!”

Their voices shook the heavens and earth, even shattering the clouds lingering around the Golden Cauldron Pavilion into pieces.

The man’s face was flush with a rosy glow, a proud smile playing on his lips, and then he gently waved his hand.

“All dispense with the formalities!”

The voice was not loud, yet it contained immense authority and reached the ears of everyone present.

Only then did the disciples rise, but their faces were still filled with awe.

For the one who came was none other than Fu Guang, the seventy-eighth Sect Leader of Golden Cauldron Pavilion!

Being the Sect Leader of Golden Cauldron Pavilion and even this Golden Light Celestial Realm, even the disciples within the Pavilion rarely had the chance to see him.

Unexpectedly, he had suddenly summoned everyone this time, and no one knew what matter it could be.

Many silently wondered in their hearts.

Seemingly perceiving the doubts in everyone’s minds, Fu Guang chuckled, scanned the surroundings, and said lightly: “I believe everyone must be wondering why I have summoned you all here!”

Under his gaze, all the disciples couldn’t help but bow their heads simultaneously.

The vast plaza instantly fell silent as a tomb.

Fu Guang was very pleased with this effect, the look of satisfaction on his face grew even more pronounced, then he continued with a chuckle: “Actually, it’s nothing major, just wanted to inform everyone that recently, during my seclusion, I have gained some insights and finally broke through the barrier yesterday, attaining… the Great Luo Peak!”

As his words fell, a powerful aura burst forth from him, so much so that even his eyes were tinged with dazzling golden light.

As the aura spread, everyone at the scene first paused, then revealed expressions of joy and shouted in unison: “Congratulations to Sect Leader for his substantial advancement in cultivation, unrivaled under the heavens!”

The voices thundered across the fields.

Fu Guang, unable to contain the pride swelling in his heart, burst into hearty laughter, “Joy all around!”

For a moment, a joyful atmosphere permeated the entire plaza.

After all, as the Sect Leader of Golden Cauldron Pavilion, Fu Guang’s level of cultivation was directly linked to the future and destiny of the sect.

It might seem that Great Luo Peak isn’t particularly spectacular, considering many of the disciples who had just joined the sect were already True Immortals.

Shui Jing and other elders, without exception, were all cultivators at the Half-step Great Luo level.

But it is well-known among cultivators that with the same level, the power can differ drastically.

It means that cultivators of the same realm might have strengths that are worlds apart.

For instance, the legitimate branch’s True Disciple from the central void great teaching in the Starry Sea has the True Immortal Cultivation, as does a Loose Cultivator from a small sect in the remote Xing Ye.

But if these two were to meet, the legitimate branch True Disciple could easily overpower the other.

This is due to the disparity in the resources of their sects!

So often, the realm alone does not directly reflect one’s strength.

Fu Guang, as the Sect Leader of Golden Cauldron Pavilion, while only modest among the seven great celestial realms, is not to be compared with ordinary strong cultivators.

This time, having greatly advanced to become Great Luo Peak, and it seems he is just a whisker away from stepping up to Half-step Immortal King.

Of course, the elders and disciples of Golden Cauldron Pavilion were naturally thrilled.

At this, Shui Jing stepped out from the crowd, bowed deeply, and said excitedly.

“Sect Leader is truly a great cultivator fated by the heavens, with the once-in-a-century grand competition approaching, where the traditions of the seven great celestial realms will compete, your breakthrough at this moment is truly our Golden Cauldron Pavilion’s fortune!”

Shui Jing’s words perfectly scratched where Fu Guang itched, as he revealed a smug smile.

“Elder Shui flatters me, but with this competition of Dao traditions, I am confident that our Golden Light Celestial Realm will rise another step!”