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Chapter 66 Clouds move in all directions
The news of Lin Zhao's defeat of Xu Hao spread throughout the entire Tian Tong Mirror in just a few incense sticks' time.

The new students who had been observing from the sidelines in the jungle began to apply to join the alliance established by Lin Zhao in large numbers through the Tian Tong Mirror.

Such actions naturally could not be concealed from Jialan's power.

Surrounded by trees, Jialan stared coldly at the two Li brothers before her: "Xu Hao is dead? Didn't the teacher say anything?"

If he had the guts and the ability, Li Jiang would have asked, "What do you want the teacher to say?"
Practicing demonic techniques is something that cultivators should avoid. Don't you know that?

However, Jialan quickly realized how foolish his question had been. He knew, of course, that Xu Hao's practice of magic was itself a reason for his death, but he was still furious.

Why couldn't they just take a piece of Lin Zhao's flesh?!

But at this point, even Jialan had to admit that Lin Zhao, whom he had initially disregarded, now had the power to directly threaten him.

Looking at the message in the Heavenly Mirror, Zhao Jixing's usually gentle and smiling face turned somewhat deep: "I didn't expect that Lin Zhao would actually have such courage."

Jialan was reminded of the words Lin Zhao had made when the alliance was formed by his words, and found it somewhat amusing: "I don't know where she got the guts. She might not even have a chance of winning against me, yet she dares to challenge Brother Zhao."

Zhao Jixing chuckled, but his voice was chillingly cold, a stark contrast to his amiable demeanor: "She was probably spoiled by a place like Cloud Peak. She doesn't know what a true prodigy is like. I will teach this Phoenix Lady what it means to be arrogant and ignorant."

Only Ji Xiao, carrying a large sword, leaned against an ancient tree, listening to Jia Lan and Zhao Jixing's words, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

Although he was reluctant to acknowledge Lin Zhao's abilities, Lin Zhao had overcome the ordeal of having her Phoenix Luck stolen and being publicly humiliated on her wedding day, climbed to the top of the Cloud Peak to reclaim three parts of her Phoenix Luck, and entered the South China Sea Academy to establish her reputation and wash away her shame. Could the two of them accomplish all of these things?

However, he did need the help of these two idiots right now, so he didn't say anything sarcastic. "Blood Phoenix Ancient Phoenix... I'll break your bones, you useless phoenix, so you won't have a chance to threaten Wan Tang!"

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Lin Zhao returned to the temporary base and nodded when he saw that over a hundred people had already gathered there.

Her team is already taking shape.

Now it's time to integrate this nascent team.

Upon seeing her return, Lu Yuan hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Princess!"

"Brother Yuan, you can just call me Lin Zhao." Lin Zhao waved his hand. "We're both cultivators, so there's no difference between ruler and subject."

After seeing Lu Yuan and the other three risking their lives to protect Yao Nian, Lin Zhao no longer regarded them as his subjects.

"Our team now has 145 members, which is confirmed and there are no problems. There are still some people who said they want to join, but they need to talk to you about it, so we will have to wait for you to come back and handle it."

Lin Zhao patted him on the shoulder: "You've worked hard."

Opening the Heavenly Mirror, Lin Zhao looked at the message Lu Yuan sent her. The clear and logical language and narration made her feel very comfortable. She gave Lu Yuan a thumbs up and said, "If I were a man, and you were a woman, I would definitely carry you home as my virtuous wife."

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener, and Lu Yuan's ears instantly turned bright red.

Qu Shu coughed, and Ming Yue, who was holding Yao Nian, was taken aback. Yao Nian giggled and said, "Sister Zhao Zhao is just joking. She'll definitely marry me in the future!"

Mingyue was amused and couldn't help but laugh. She rubbed the little girl's head and asked, "Do you know what marriage means?" "Yes, it means I go to Sister Zhaozhao's house and spend my whole life with her." Yao Nian cupped her face in her hands, looking forward to this kind of life. "That's what Nian Nian dreams of!"

Lin Zhao glared at the outspoken girl, and while quickly processing messages, tapped her on the forehead: "Stop talking nonsense."

This girl is the future empress chosen by her uncle. If she runs away with him, her uncle will have to cry his heart out to his mother.

Lu Yuan's ability to judge people is not a problem. He quickly approved Lin Zhao as well. As for the remaining thirty people who he wanted to talk to, Lin Zhao thought for a moment and put them on hold.

These thirty people were all formal disciples, including two who had reached the eighth level of enlightenment, so they were quite capable in combat. It was natural for them to be arrogant, and Lin Zhao naturally allowed them to have their own requirements for joining the team.

Lin Zhao said to Lu Yuan, "Take these hundred-plus people with you at the base camp, tell them about our arrangements for this period of time and our plans for the future, and tell these thirty people to come with me."

Lu Yuan accepted the task and quickly went to carry it out. When the thirty people who had been singled out saw Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao clearly sensed contempt in the eyes of several of them. Even those whose eyes didn't show contempt had shifty glints in them, clearly indicating they weren't entirely convinced of their choice.

Lin Zhao seemed oblivious to their attitude and smiled slightly, saying, "Everyone saw my message about forming an alliance and building a team in Tian Tong Jing and applied to come here. Now, is there anything you want to say to me?"

After a brief silence, a burly man stepped forward, making no attempt to hide his doubts, and said bluntly, "Of course we do. The main reason we're in this team is for the newcomer king, Qu Shumingyue. So, my brothers and I have one request for joining this team: we need a different leader. Judging from Captain Lin's aura, he's only at the sixth level of the Enlightenment Realm. How can someone at the mid-stage of the Enlightenment Realm compare to Zhao Jixing at the twelfth level?"

Lin Zhao's smile remained unchanged as she looked at the others: "Is this what you all think too?"

Others nodded.

Lin Zhao stood with his hands behind his back and nodded: "I am indeed in the mid-stage of the Enlightenment Realm now, and in terms of cultivation, I am indeed inferior to Zhao Jixing. But I want to tell you, your request to change the leader is impossible. This team was established by me, and it should be led by me."

Seeing the anger on the faces of the thirty people, Lin Zhao said calmly, "You all came here because you know that I just defeated Xu Hao. You all know better than I do about Xu Hao's cultivation and strength, right?"

The burly man remained silent for a moment before saying, "This only shows that you can slightly challenge the five new kings, but it doesn't mean you can fight against Zhao Jixing, who has reached the twelfth level of enlightenment!"

Lin Zhao said, "I am currently at the sixth level of the Enlightenment Realm, and I can defeat someone at the ninth level. What if I reach the late stage of the Enlightenment Realm?"

The burly man seemed to have heard a joke: "Do you think it's so easy to advance from the mid to late stage of the Enlightenment Realm? The difficulty of advancing from the sixth to the seventh level is hundreds of times greater than the difficulty of advancing from the first six levels!"

Cultivation becomes increasingly difficult to advance as one progresses, which is why they don't trust Lin Zhao. Perhaps someone in the mid-stage of the Enlightenment Realm can defeat someone in the late stage by three levels, but it's absolutely impossible for someone to reach the Great Perfection of the twelfth level of the Enlightenment Realm by six levels!

Lin Zhao sneered, "Just because you can't do it doesn't mean I can't. Does anyone dare to take a bet with Lin Zhao?"

It has to be said that her previous statement was really too enviable. Which of these thirty people who were accepted as formal disciples by the South China Sea wasn't a prodigy?
Lin Zhao actually mocked them?!
Immediately, someone replied sarcastically, "Captain Lin, you're so impressive! How do you want to bet?"

"Three days from now, I will advance to the late stage of the Enlightenment Realm! If I succeed, all thirty of you will join my team and obey my commands unconditionally!"

"What a boast!" someone couldn't help but mock. "Even Ji Wantang back then wouldn't dare say he could go from the mid-stage to the late-stage of enlightenment in just three days!"

Lin Zhao raised her chin: "That's something Ji Wantang couldn't do, but I, Lin Zhao, can!"

"What if you can't do it?!" the burly man demanded.

"Then I, Lin Zhao, voluntarily relinquish my position as captain, allowing everyone to elect a leader!"

(End of this chapter)