The young man’s words echoed across the road.
Several Azure Cloud Sect disciples frowned.
The merchants lowered their heads.
No one dared speak.
Lin Tian slowly looked up at the disciple standing on the flying ship.
The young man looked about eighteen years old.
He wore a blue robe embroidered with golden clouds.
A jade badge hung from his waist.
His expensive clothes showed that he came from a powerful family.
He crossed his arms.
“What?” “Are you unhappy?” Lin Tian remained calm.
“I’ve never met you.” “So why are you insulting me?” The young man laughed.
“I don’t need a reason.” “The cultivation world respects only the strong.” “You are weak.” “So I can say whatever I want.” Lin Tian clenched his fists.
The old man’s voice echoed inside his mind.
“Control your anger.” “A fool is defeated by his emotions.” Lin Tian slowly relaxed.
He took a deep breath.
“You are right.” “I’m weak.” “But I won’t stay weak forever.” The young man’s smile disappeared.
“Oh?” “You have confidence.” “I like crushing people with confidence.” He jumped down from the flying ship.
Bang!
Dust rose around his feet.
A powerful aura spread from his body.
Lin Tian immediately felt the pressure.
The young man smiled proudly.
“I am Gu Han.” “An outer disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect.” “I reached the Sixth Stage of Spirit Gathering Realm six months ago.” Several merchants gasped.
“So strong…” Lin Tian silently looked at him.
The difference between them was enormous.
Gu Han walked closer.
“I’ll give you a chance.” “If you kneel and admit you’re worthless…” “I’ll allow you to board the ship.” Before Lin Tian could answer— “Enough.” Elder Chen’s calm voice echoed across the road.
Everyone immediately became silent.
Gu Han frowned.
“But Elder—” “I said enough.” Elder Chen’s eyes became sharp.
“The Azure Cloud Sect does not judge people by arrogance.” Gu Han lowered his head.
“Yes, Elder.” Although he obeyed…
The hatred in his eyes remained.
He looked at Lin Tian.
“This isn’t over.” “When the entrance examination begins…” “I’ll make sure you regret coming.” He turned around and walked back toward the flying ship.
Lin Tian watched him leave.
Yue Qingxue stepped beside him.
“Don’t let his words bother you.” “There are people like him in every sect.” Lin Tian nodded.
“I know.” “But one day…” “I’ll prove him wrong.” The old man laughed.
“That’s the spirit.” Elder Chen raised his hand.
“Everyone, board the ship.” The disciples immediately obeyed.
Lin Tian followed Yue Qingxue up the long wooden staircase.
As he stepped onto the deck…
He stopped.
His eyes widened.
The flying ship was far larger than it looked from the ground.
There were dozens of rooms.
A large training area.
Even a small garden filled with spiritual flowers.
Lin Tian slowly walked to the edge of the deck.
He looked down.
The road below seemed tiny.
The merchants waved goodbye.
Elder Chen stood at the front of the ship.
“Prepare for departure.” The disciples activated several glowing formations carved into the deck.
A deep humming sound filled the air.
The entire ship trembled.
Then…
It slowly rose into the sky.
Lin Tian grabbed the railing in surprise.
“We’re flying…” Clouds drifted past him.
Mountains became smaller and smaller.
For the first time in his life…
He was looking down on the world.
A smile slowly appeared on his face.
“This…” “This is amazing.” Yue Qingxue stood beside him.
She smiled gently.
“This is only the first step.” “The Azure Cloud Sect will show you a world far greater than anything you’ve ever imagined.” Far below the clouds…
Hidden on a distant mountain peak…
The crimson-masked man watched the flying ship disappear into the horizon.
He bowed toward a figure standing behind him.
“The boy is on the Azure Cloud Sect’s ship.” The mysterious figure slowly opened his eyes.
A cold smile appeared beneath his black mask.
“So…” “The Heaven-Forbidden Root has begun its journey.” “Let him grow.” “It will make taking his power even more enjoyable.” The mountain fell silent.
A new enemy had set his sights on Lin Tian.