Just as Qi Hao was about to refute, the Peak Masters of other peaks also began to speak.
“That’s right, if Junior Brother Yang hadn’t said anything, I wouldn’t have noticed that Qi Hao was here too.”
“Haha, Wu Feng Mountain is sparsely populated now, with only Junior Brother Qi, so it’s probably hard for him to stand alone.”
“I heard that if Wu Feng Mountain doesn’t get any new Disciples, it might be removed from the sequence of the Nine Mountains, probably becoming a Sky Peak. No, with Junior Brother Qi’s strength, it might even fall directly to an Earth Peak.”
“Don’t say that. Didn’t you see that Junior Brother Qi is still in the Qi Refining Realm after twenty years? Perhaps he’ll become a Grand Sect Master in a hundred years?”
Everyone’s words were harsh, and Qi Hao smiled. These guys really knew how to mock him.
This was clearly an attempt to suppress Wu Feng Mountain and make these new Disciples look down on him.
Qi Hao noticed that as these scoundrels spoke, all the new Disciples looked over, their gazes filled with disdain, and they all thought to themselves that they absolutely could not join Wu Feng Mountain.
Didn’t they hear what the various Peak Masters said? He was still in the Qi Refining Realm after twenty years.
They would rather be Utility Disciples than join.
Qi Hao was angry. These scoundrels, did they really think he was still in the Qi Refining Realm?
Just as Qi Hao was about to unleash his King Realm strength and slap everyone’s faces, a voice rang out.
“I am willing to join Wu Feng Mountain.”
Leng Yanzhu’s words stunned all the Mountain Masters and Peak Masters present.
They hadn’t misheard, had they? Leng Yanzhu wanted to join Wu Feng Mountain? Wasn’t this a joke?
“Leng Yanzhu, did you say the wrong thing? Where do you want to join?”
“Leng Yanzhu, didn’t you hear our conversation just now? This Qi Hao has only reached the Qi Refining Realm after twenty years. You want to join Wu Feng Mountain? Isn’t that crazy?”
“Leng Yanzhu, I see that you use a sword. Join our Sword Mountain. Our Sword Mountain will provide you with many resources to help you reach a higher Realm.”
The numerous Peak Masters and Mountain Masters began to panic. One must know that Leng Yanzhu was arguably the Genius with the best Aptitude among this batch of new Disciples.
To let a Genius Cultivate on a mountain peak with no resources and no strong individuals, wasn’t this misleading them?
They would never allow it.
“I just want to join Wu Feng Mountain. I’m not interested in other mountain peaks.”
Leng Yanzhu was very firm and was not affected by the many words.
Why was Leng Yanzhu so resolute? The reason was simple: as a Transmigrator from Blue Star, she didn’t like those seemingly strong mountain peaks. She specifically liked these sparsely populated mountain peaks that seemed to have no strength.
This way, it was not only quiet but also free. She could Cultivate whenever she wanted. How great was that?
“This, I will not allow.”
The Sword Mountain Master stood up. He couldn’t sit still. How could he accept a Genius possibly being wasted in the future?
The other Mountain Masters were the same, unable to bear watching a bright pearl dim forever.
“Heh heh, esteemed Mountain Masters and Peak Masters, are you trying to forcibly snatch someone? Are you planning to treat the Piao Miao Sect’s Sect rules as mere decorations?” Qi Hao spoke, a cold sneer in his heart.
Hearing Qi Hao bring up the Sect rules, the Mountain Masters and Peak Masters immediately shut their mouths.
There was nothing they could do; they had to obey the Sect rules.
But they still wanted to salvage the situation, just as they were about to continue persuading Leng Yanzhu.
“Sect rules cannot be violated. Disciples decide for themselves which mountain peak they wish to join.”
A graceful figure suddenly appeared, floating in the sky.
The woman wore a fitted white dress that accentuated her graceful figure, a pair of captivating Phoenix eyes, willow-like eyebrows, and a beauty that could topple kingdoms, instantly captivating anyone.
The woman’s name was Liu Piao Miao. As the Sect Master of the Piao Miao Sect, her strength and prestige forced the numerous Mountain Masters and Peak Masters to reluctantly bow their heads.
The Sect Master had spoken; what else could they do?
“Damn it, how did even the Sect Master appear?”
At this moment, the most disgruntled was Yang Wei. Originally, his plan was simple: he wanted to see Qi Hao make a fool of himself and see Wu Feng Mountain suppressed, losing its title as a Mountain Master.
But the current development made him feel jealous and frustrated, yet he dared not speak further.
Liu Piao Miao looked at Leng Yanzhu: “Leng Yanzhu, are you sure you want to join Wu Feng Mountain?”
Leng Yanzhu nodded firmly: “I’m sure.”
Seeing this, Liu Piao Miao nodded, then looked at Qi Hao, sensing the Qi on him, and frowned. She felt it was a bit strange.
It wasn’t surprising that Liu Piao Miao found it strange, because due to the System, Qi Hao’s Cultivation was very thoroughly hidden. If he didn’t release it, no one could see it clearly.
In these twenty years of adventuring, relying on the System to hide his Cultivation, Qi Hao pretended to be a pig to eat the tiger every day, swindling many people.
“Qi Hao, you are now the last Disciple of Wu Feng Mountain. I order that from today onwards, you shall be the Mountain Master of Wu Feng Mountain.” Liu Piao Miao thought for a moment, “Now that Leng Yanzhu has joined Wu Feng Mountain, Wu Feng Mountain also has a new Disciple. According to the rules, you must also participate in the Sect Grand Competition one year from now.”
“If, one year later, Wu Feng Mountain’s performance in the Sect Grand Competition does not meet expectations, I will order Wu Feng Mountain to be removed from the title of Mountain Master, and a more suitable mountain peak will enter the ranks of the Nine Mountains.”
“Do you accept this, Qi Hao?”
Qi Hao nodded: “I accept.”
“Good, Leng Yanzhu, from today onwards, you can receive the treatment of a Personal Disciple of the Sect. Within the allowed scope of the Sect, you can Cultivate various Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques, and use various resources.” Liu Piao Miao looked at Leng Yanzhu, “Furthermore, you can receive guidance from everyone, which will not hinder your Cultivation.”
“Even if you have questions about Cultivation, you can come to me at any time.”
“Qi Hao, your Cultivation is too weak to assist Leng Yanzhu in her Cultivation. Do not mislead her.”
Upon hearing this, Qi Hao stroked his nose, looking unfazed.
Liu Piao Miao had developed a fondness for talent. To be honest, she had originally wanted to take Leng Yanzhu as her Disciple.
But seeing Leng Yanzhu’s firm attitude in wanting to join Wu Feng Mountain, coupled with the Sect’s rules, she didn’t force it, proving that the two had no fate together.
She could only issue an order to grant Leng Yanzhu the greatest privileges.
“Disciple understands, thank you, Sect Master!”
Leng Yanzhu was overjoyed. The mountain-worshiping ceremony was finally over, and now the Sect Master had given her such good conditions. She could practically do whatever she wanted.
Seeing this, Liu Piao Miao said no more, but nodded, then transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the depths of the Sect.
“Esteemed Mountain Masters and Peak Masters, I’m truly sorry that I couldn’t make you all angry. I’m truly ashamed!” Qi Hao laughed, mocking them. The tables had turned.
Didn’t they not want Wu Feng Mountain to take Disciples? How about it? They still ended up shooting themselves in the foot.
Seeing Qi Hao’s smug expression, the numerous Mountain Masters and Peak Masters gnashed their teeth in hatred.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Some Mountain Masters couldn’t bear it and directly transformed into streams of light, flying back to their own mountain peaks.
The others, seeing this, also bothered no longer with Qi Hao. Let this brat be arrogant; in a year, Wu Feng Mountain would be directly removed from the list.
Qi Hao watched as everyone was angrily driven away, and he was delighted.
These scoundrels, they had it coming today.
“Leng Yanzhu, are you willing to take me as your Master?”
Although he knew it was a foregone conclusion, the procedure still had to be followed. Qi Hao looked at Leng Yanzhu with a serious expression.
Seeing this, Leng Yanzhu nodded, knelt on one knee, and acknowledged the Master before her.
After taking a Disciple, Qi Hao was beaming with joy, his mouth unable to close.
“Yan Zhu, let’s go back to Wu Feng Mountain.”
Qi Hao waved his sleeve, turned around with a chuckle, and left.
Leng Yanzhu blinked, finding it very interesting. This Master seemed a bit cheeky. Despite only having Qi Refining Realm Cultivation, he was so arrogant.
Interesting, so interesting.
“Yes, Master!”
Leng Yanzhu said respectfully, then followed behind Qi Hao towards Wu Feng Mountain.