Chapter 126: Stop It!

At the break of dawn, Luo Tian had already hurried back. He had chosen to cultivate outside the previous night, fearing that someone might detect the aura of the Primordial True Ga Fire.

He wasn’t too concerned about the others. Those elders who had reached the Nascent Core stage through external means didn’t possess genuine cultivation strength, so Luo Tian was not overly worried.

However, Liu Changtian, as the sect master of the Divine Yang Sect, was a powerful figure who had sincerely cultivated his strength. Especially since he condensed his core with his own primordial energy, his sensitivity to energy far surpassed those mediocre elders.

Luo Tian had to be cautious.

Fortunately, even though he couldn’t dedicate all his spare time to cultivation, Luo Tian still felt his breakthrough was imminent.

Not only was he pleased with the progress in his vital energy cultivation, but his body refinement technique was also improving. Perhaps influenced by his recent battle with Jiang Zhenglong, when he attempted to practice the Tiger-Form Bone Refining Art, he sensed his progress wasn’t slow.

That was a blessing.

Luo Tian didn’t dwell on it and planned to return home to rest. No matter how strong a cultivator’s physique was, it was best to maintain a few hours of sleep daily to keep the body in optimal condition.

Yet, upon arriving home, Luo Tian discovered that the entrance was blocked once again.

“Senior Brother Luo is here!”

“Awesome! I waited all night just as my brother said!”

“No one else, Senior Brother Luo belongs to me!”

Seeing Luo Tian approach from behind, over twenty outer disciples who had been gathered there suddenly surged forward. Though not many, their synchronized movements gave them a certain imposing presence.

Moreover, within just a few dozen meters, these disciples—descendants of the four great clans—seemed to have agreed tacitly, and their white primordial energy flared up instantly, enhancing their speed.

Seeing a wave of white light rushing toward him, Luo Tian was momentarily stunned. What was going on?

After guiding Tang Xuan and Chen Jingzhi, Luo Tian naturally expected more elite disciples to seek his counsel, but hadn’t anticipated such a large number.

More than twenty elites!

These weren’t ordinary outer disciples; they were outstanding heirs of the four great clans with considerable influence. Sometimes, even some underachieving inner disciples or Pulse Flow stage experts were less valued than these young prodigies.

Of course, the four great clans had more gifted descendants, but Luo Tian knew many were engaged in learning alchemy, forging, or rune arts under their elders. Such individuals didn’t just appear out of nowhere.

Plus, accounting for those in seclusion or traveling elsewhere, gathering over twenty elite disciples who had comprehended at least one true intent overnight was no small feat.

It was almost like a full-scale mobilization. Luo Tian wondered with a hint of dark humor whether anyone from the Shen family had come.

Although few in the Shen family had offended him directly, their poor impression was set. Mending that would require considerable effort.

Moreover, recently no Shen family members had approached him, and those few who did showed no warmth. Under such circumstances, Luo Tian saw no reason to be cordial with them.

“Please, Senior Brother Luo, guide me!”

“I came first, so get lost and don’t block my way!”

“Enough nonsense! Who cares who came first? I’m closer to Senior Brother Luo, so I should be the first to ask!”

“Stop pretending here. You’ve badmouthed Senior Brother Luo before, saying he’s worthless. What are you doing running over now?”

“You’re just talking nonsense. Didn’t you say the same?”

Luo Tian had met some elite disciples before. They were all proud and arrogant, as if their noses were permanently pointed skyward. Now, though, they scrambled toward him like commoners eager to get attention. Reflecting on this, he couldn’t help but smile wryly.

“Enough!” Luo Tian frowned. This chaotic scene was irritating; if it continued, he wouldn’t be able to instruct anyone.

The usually rebellious elite disciples showed displeasure at his words, but seeing the rest all obedient and meek, none dared to be the first to defy him.

Throwing a tantrum was easy, and playing the spoiled noble was no trouble either, but to lose the chance of further comprehending true intent was truly a loss not worth having.

Passing expressionlessly through the crowd, Luo Tian said calmly, “First come, first served. Line up in order. One by one. If anyone breaks the rules, that’s it for today.”

He inwardly rejoiced and strode into the courtyard. With so many, at least three to five of them should be capable of making real progress under his guidance.

“Today, that’s final.”

The more than twenty disciples exchanged glances, then lowered their heads and began to line up. Everyone knew the order in which they had arrived this night. No one dared to jump the queue and risk displeasing the others.

If someone disobeyed, it would jeopardize everyone’s chance for the day. Offending one or two might be manageable, but alienating elites from several families at once was unbearable.

Of course, knowing that no Shen family members had come to compete for spots put everyone at ease.

For most, personal misfortune was tolerable, but if someone else was worse off, their mood improved considerably.

“Senior Brother Luo, I’m Chen Lei. I cultivate Golden Primordial Energy and would like your guidance on the Sharpness True Intent.”

This Chen family disciple got straight to the point, clearly following others’ instructions. This saved Luo Tian time and effort.

“Sharpness True Intent is a common yet useful Golden True Intent. To delve further…”

Luo Tian first gave a general explanation. After sensing their energy, he tailored his advice to each individual’s circumstances.

However, perhaps because this group’s foundations were shaky, by the time the instructions ended, only three had made actual progress.

Luo Tian silently mourned for his Divine Eye technique. Indeed, the harder it was to evolve and break through, the more disappointing the disciples’ lack of effort became. It was truly disheartening.

Expressionless, Luo Tian finished instructing the group. Seeing dusk approaching, he shook his head slightly—another day spent entirely here.

After a brief rest, Luo Tian once again slipped away under the cover of night, leaving Purple Yang Mountain to cultivate in a valley cave. Although he couldn’t use the primordial energy near the Gathering Array Nodes there, the place was extremely safe, free from disturbances by cultivators or magical beasts.