Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1379 - 1375: Seizing the Sacred Flower

Under the gaze of the three elders, the elder with the purple complexion looked troubled, staring straight at the White Jade Rose.

Previously, he still had seventy percent interest in the Sect Hierarch, but now he had none at all.

Who could have expected that the Sect Hierarch truly intended to sacrifice himself.

And this Divine Flower, once activated, would really devour its master!

As a Supreme Elder, he held a high enough position with considerable power, why wade into these muddy waters?

When the critical moment truly came, he would have no choice but to grit his teeth and activate the Divine Flower.

Has that sneak attack force already been eradicated?

When the Divine Flower moved, it should obliterate.

But what if it survived and continued to attack?

Would he then have to sacrifice himself?

When all is said and done, it’s all unnecessary.

The round-faced elder sighed and said, "Senior Brother, just accept this position."

"Fifth Junior Brother, I really can’t." The elder with the purple complexion sighed and said, "If I truly had this ability, Master would have passed on the position to me at the time, instead of to our nephew."

"But now it’s different," said the round-faced elder. "It’s a time of panic, and you, Senior Brother, with your high prestige, are the best to stabilize people’s hearts."

The other two elders nodded in agreement.

Senior Brother had a good temper, was upright and kind, and was always gentle and mild towards the younger generation, never showing any wrath.

Therefore, the younger ones were convinced and respected him.

With him stepping up as the Sect Hierarch, there would hardly be any opposition or dissatisfaction among the disciples.

The human heart is the easiest to change.

The disciples of the Flower God Sect were originally full of confidence and arrogance, feeling that within Dan Yang Heaven, no one could rival the Flower God Sect.

Other Sects and sects were all a bunch of impotent organs and wine sacks, unable to withstand a blow compared to the elite of the Flower God Sect.

This severe blow made them fall from the clouds to the abyss, suddenly feeling the weakness of the Flower God Sect.

Even the Sect Hierarch had perished.

The impact on the hearts of the entire Flower God Sect disciples was terrifying.

At this time, if it’s not someone of high moral standing stepping forward to stabilize people’s hearts, if it’s not someone respected and admired succeeding the Sect Hierarch, dissatisfaction will arise among the disciples.

In such a situation, this dissatisfaction could easily turn into anger or even rage, causing the Flower God Sect to fall apart.

"But I..." The elder with the purple complexion gave a wry smile.

He really didn’t want to take on this heavy responsibility and felt unable to bear it.

"Senior Brother, are you afraid of death?" the round-faced elder asked.

"Fifth Junior Brother, aren’t you afraid of death?"

"Afraid, of course, I’m also afraid, but when it comes down to it, then it’s just dying. Dying for the whole sect is also a great thing!"

"Preaching high ideals!" The elder with the purple complexion glared at him.

"Don’t worry, Senior Brother, when the critical moment comes, it’s not necessary to use the Divine Flower," the round-faced elder laughed and said, "Anyway, it didn’t manage to kill that guy last time, it’s no use."

"It should have already killed him," said one elder. "No matter how strong that guy is, he couldn’t withstand a single blow from the Divine Flower."

"Exactly, if he was really strong, there’d be no need for sneaky attacks, he’d have directly attacked the valley fiercely and openly."

"Is he really already destroyed?"

"It’s very likely to be a Spirit Venerable."

"It shouldn’t be a Spirit Venerable, if it was, there’d be no need to be so cautious."

"If it’s not a Spirit Venerable, they definitely can’t withstand a single blow from the Divine Flower."

"That’s good then..." The elder with the purple complexion heaved a sigh of relief, gazing at the Divine Flower inside the Purple Lacquer Box. "I will temporarily hold the position of Sect Hierarch for one year, after which, we will select another worthy person!"

The other three elders immediately let out a sigh of relief and quickly nodded.

They were already Supreme Elders, there was really no need to get involved in sect affairs.

Being the Sect Hierarch for a year was indeed the limit.

The human heart is liable to change. Despite the current sorrowful state, it might return to pride in two or three months.

By then, they’ll feel that having an old guy as Sect Hierarch is a hindrance.

Being the Sect Hierarch for only a year is indeed a wise choice, to retire honorably while still earning respect.

The elder with the purple complexion slowly extended his hand to press towards the Purple Lacquer Box.

Suddenly, there was a flash before their eyes.

In shock, they swung their sleeves, energy surging as they swiftly retreated.

This flash was too swift, so quick they couldn’t react more than to act on instinct.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

...

"Where is the Divine Flower?!"

The elder with the purple complexion suddenly gritted his teeth and spat out these three words.

The other three elders floated back, seeing the empty table where the Purple Lacquer Box had been.

They looked at the elder with the purple complexion.

He gritted his teeth, his face contorting, "That guy snatched the Divine Flower just now!"

"Senior Brother, did you see clearly?" The round-faced elder asked quickly.

He turned his head to look at the other two elders.

They looked grim, slowly saying, "It seemed like a man?"

"What age?" the round-faced elder asked.

They shook their heads, "Didn’t see clearly, couldn’t see the face, only felt it was a man."

The elder with the purple complexion gritted his teeth, "Taking advantage of the situation!"

The round-faced elder said, "Senior Brother, could it be that guy from before?"

"Under the blow of the Divine Flower, even if one could survive, it’s impossible for him to be unscathed and then come over to snatch our Divine Flower!"

"Then who could it be?"

"..."

They were angry and puzzled, gnashing their teeth in frustration.

The elder with the purple complexion’s face grew increasingly unsightly, about to let out a furious roar, but he was tugged by the round-faced elder, "Senior Brother!"

The elder with the purple complexion glared at him angrily.

The round-faced elder remained composed and said, "It is not advisable to spread this now; let’s pretend the Divine Flower never returned."

"Hm—?" The elder with the purple complexion was startled.

The round-faced elder said, "Our sect disciples can’t withstand such a blow now."

"But that guy...."

"What if he got the Divine Flower?" the round-faced elder sneered, "The Divine Flower will eventually return!"

"That’s right, he’s just wasting his effort," the other two elders nodded slowly, "The Divine Flower can’t be stolen!"

The elder with the purple complexion gritted his teeth, "But that guy acted as if in an uninhabited realm, truly is..."

"He still acted secretly, not daring to confront directly," the round-faced elder said, "We’ll set the array properly and bolster defenses, and he won’t get in quietly."

He looked outside the hall, "Right now, with so much panic, they were negligent in defense, which made it so easy for him to get in; next time, he won’t dare come!"

He sneered, "When the Divine Flower returns, and defenses are restored, let’s see if he dares come again!"

The elder with the purple complexion slowly said, "Hmm, makes sense!... Then this Sect Hierarch position should still be yours, Fifth Junior Brother!"

The round-faced elder said irritably, "Senior Brother, stop dawdling, and let’s act quickly!"

...

Chu Zhiyuan appeared in the grand hall of the Heaven-Reaching Sect, holding the Purple Lacquer Box in his hand.

Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan happened to be there.

They curiously eyed the Purple Lacquer Box.

Chu Zhiyuan carefully placed it next to the Golden Meditation Mat, his face tense.

"Junior Brother, what’s this...?" Zhang Ji Yuan curiously leaned over.

Chu Zhiyuan quickly motioned, "Brother Zhang, don’t come over!"

Zhang Ji Yuan halted his movement, even more curious, "Is this thing dangerous?"

Ning Dongge said, "Junior Brother, the thing attacked us previously, was it this?"

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded, "It was."

Zhang Ji Yuan clicked his tongue, "Such a small thing, with that kind of power? Comparable to a Spirit Venerable level, what is it?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "The Divine Flower of the Dan Yang Heavenly Flower Divine Sect."

Ning Dongge said, "I inquired about Dan Yang Heaven. The Flower God Sect is quite mysterious, protected by a Divine Object. It seems it’s this Divine Flower, isn’t it?"

Chu Zhiyuan, even though strong, couldn’t suppress Spirit Venerable level power.

This Divine Flower before them didn’t exude such fierce momentum.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It requires a unique method to activate it."

There are two Elders among the souls captured by the Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror.

They know the way to Master the Divine Flower.