Under One Person, Golden Light Transforms into God

The next morning, after the people of Longhushan finished their morning prayers and rested for a while, it was time for them to have breakfast.

Rong Shan, however, seemed to have been provoked by something, and adopted the airs of the Ninth Disciple, saying that he wanted to personally check everyone's progress in cultivation.

There was nothing anyone could do; after all, Zhang Zhiwei was the most senior person under Tian Jinzhong.

"Young Master, what's gotten into Ninth Master this time?"

"I think we should eat first!"

Zhang Lingyu shrugged, having no idea.

At Rong Shan's command, all the disciples, including Zhang Lingyu, displayed the Golden Light Mantra.

For a moment, the Longhu Mountain Taoist temple was shimmering with golden light, like bunches of golden wheat in late autumn, some plump and some shriveled.

Rong Shan, with a fierce expression, glared down at the crowd: "A mixed bag, all of you have disappointed me greatly!"

As he spoke, he strode forward with a powerful stride, his body radiating golden light. From afar, one could sense a profound and overwhelming presence. Upon closer inspection, the sheer weight of the light resonated even more deeply, far exceeding mere golden radiance.

The disciples were slightly dazed, and had to admit that no one present could compare with Rong Shan in terms of the cultivation of the Golden Light Mantra.

Rong Shan raised the corners of his lips and conjured a golden hand. He walked into the crowd and used the hand to attack from both sides. When he encountered those with weak cultivation, he extinguished the golden light as if blowing out candles. When he encountered those with strong cultivation, he crushed them as easily as crushing melon seeds.

It was incredibly easy; he shattered the golden light emanating from each of the disciples.

"Outrageous! utterly vulnerable!"

Rong Shan, with a fierce expression, shouted loudly.

They soon reached the end. He had put a little more effort into Zhang Lingyu, but it was still relatively easy. Zhang Lingyu looked at him with a resentful expression.

Rong Shan suddenly turned around: "Cultivation is a skill that grinds people down. With your lax and lazy attitude, how long will it take for you to achieve the Golden Light Great Perfection!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden hand casually slapped down, just like the golden light that had just shattered everyone's magic, and landed on a stone lock in the arena.

With a muffled thud, the stone lock that had silently contributed to the Longhu Mountain Taoist temple for decades turned into a pile of dust.

'Gulp~~'

'Gulp~~'

The sound of the disciples swallowing their saliva rose and fell.

Rongshan's shot was exactly the same as the attack that landed on them, but the results were completely different.

They didn't even sense the slightest fluctuation of power in that golden hand.

And it wasn't that the crowd hadn't been tested by Rongshan, nor had they failed to witness Rongshan demonstrate his strength.

But without exception, none of them were as astonishing as the scene before us.

Master Rongshan is completely different from before!
Rong Shan took in everyone's expressions, his heart brimming with joy, but on the surface he sneered, "This strike, thirty years of cultivation! Who can stop it!"

Zhang Lingyu clicked his tongue. Senior Brother Rongshan had gained more than him last night, and Rongshan's cultivation was much deeper than his, so the changes were naturally greater.

"Wow, Ninth Master didn't have this ability before. At most, he could just crack the stone lock open."

"How did it turn into stone powder?"

"I can't believe it! The same golden hand that was slapping the stone lock was the same one that was slapping us!"

The disciples present belatedly realized what was happening and began to murmur in surprise.

"Have you noticed? I don't feel any pain at all!"

"Seriously! This is a ghost!"

"Is Ninth Master having a change of heart?"

Then, even more surprises erupted.

It should be noted that this is not the first time Rong Shan has acted like this. He has profound cultivation, but he is also physically imposing and rough. In other words, his control is not perfect.

In the past, I accidentally beat a disciple with low cultivation level, causing him to swell up and lie in bed for half a month to recover.

Afterwards, Rongshan outwardly maintained his composure, but inwardly he felt very guilty and restrained himself considerably, but those fists and palms had no eyes!
Although he didn't deliver another punch that left his disciples swollen and bedridden for half a month, the pain from the punches and kicks he delivered was still real.

As for the golden hand, I can't even imagine it.

Rong Shan never used his golden hand to pat the crowd.

It's a very simple principle: the golden light is an extension of the body, after all, it's not the real body.

Rong Shan's punches and kicks were so painful that people were screaming in pain. His golden hand could probably cripple the disciples!
Rongshan himself understood this principle very well. His cultivation of life force was solid in some ways, but also very rough in others, and he couldn't compare with his senior brothers above him.

But things are different now. After the changes last night, my mind is clearer, and the flow of my vital energy is much smoother than before.

Rong Shan stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his lips, his face inscrutable.

One of the disciples then realized what was happening and exclaimed in surprise, "Ninth Master, has your cultivation improved?"

"Ahem! Keep it low-key."

Rong Shan raised his hand and pressed it down as if to feign surprise, looking at the disciples who were looking at him with astonishment: "In terms of cultivation, there has indeed been some progress, but it's nothing to be ashamed of!"

"Master Jiu is too modest!"

"I wonder when we'll reach the level of Ninth Master."

Rong Shan's mouth gaped open like a gourd: "This is all thanks to my constant and diligent cultivation. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration led to a significant improvement in my cultivation. You kids don't need to be too discouraged. As long as you persevere in your hard work, you will eventually reach my level."

Seeing Rong Shan's expression, Zhang Lingyu rolled her eyes.

Speaking of which, when we parted last night, he looked at his ninth senior brother with new respect, feeling that he possessed a mysterious brilliance of wisdom.

Now it seems that Ninth Senior Brother was infected by wisdom back then, and he has now recovered. I'm so happy for Ninth Senior Brother!
"Congratulations, Ninth Master, on your advancement!"

"Ninth Master, this is a joyous occasion! Would you like to throw a banquet to celebrate?"

"Who is the advisor? We definitely have to deal with him, and we have to make a big deal out of it!"

Amidst the constant cheers, Rong Shan's heart pounded. Celebration was indeed necessary, but how much would it cost to hold a banquet?

He frowned and began to ponder, feeling increasingly conflicted the more he thought about it.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the mischievous look on the faces of the disciples.

Rongshan is notoriously stingy. We should seize this opportunity and let him bleed a lot of money!

Rong Shan's brow twitched; he had almost fallen for the trick.

Tiger Eyes looked around at the disciples and pointed at the guy who had first suggested holding a banquet to celebrate: "Zhengping, you've put in a lot of effort, and I'm very pleased. Since it was you who suggested it, I'll entrust it entirely to you."

Zhengping was taken aback for a moment, but quickly calmed down: "I will definitely make sure to hold a grand and lively event for Ninth Master."

She reached out her hand to him as she spoke.

Rong Shan glared at him and said matter-of-factly, "What's wrong? Do you expect me to pay for my celebration?"

Zhengping was completely dumbfounded. What did this mean?
The disciples were stunned. How could they be so self-righteous?

Rong Shan chuckled and said, "It must be done well, otherwise, Ninth Master will seriously doubt whether you even care about him!"

Zhengping's head was buzzing, and Zhang Lingyu looked at him with sympathy.

At this time.

"I was wondering why the cafeteria was empty. People aren't eating much; they must be out of their minds. Senior, what are you up to now?"

Everyone looked over and saw Zhang Huaidan walking towards them with a smile.

……

not long ago.

far away.

Tian Jinzhong would occasionally come over to watch the disciples' morning lessons, with Zhang Zhiwei behind him.

His gaze was fixed on the temple, but his heart drifted to distant places. Tian Jinzhong murmured, "Senior brother, what did you say to Huai Dan yesterday? He visited me yesterday, and although he hid it well, how could he hide it from me?"

Zhang Huaidan was someone he had watched grow up, and he doted on her to the point of spoiling her. Although, in terms of cultivation, he could no longer see through her at all.

However, Tian Jinzhong was still able to keenly perceive the changes in his mood.

To put Zhang Huaidan at ease, he didn't show it, but he was restless all day, as if his decades of meditation had lost its effect.

Unfortunately, it's rare to see Zhang Huaidan affected by her mood.

Without needing to speculate too much, Huai Dan became like that after talking with Zhang Zhiwei, which must be related to Zhang Zhiwei.

Zhang Zhiwei laughed and said, "It's kind of you to ask now."

Tian Jinzhong said coldly, "Don't tell me you can't say."

Zhang Zhiwei said helplessly, "Congratulations, you guessed right."

Tian Jinzhong's temples throbbed violently, and he finally let out a sigh.

He was well aware that Zhang Zhiwei had his own difficulties in many matters.

She also understood perfectly well that Zhang Zhiwei would not harm Huaidan no matter what.

Even if you understand everything, how could you possibly ignore it?

To use a somewhat inappropriate analogy, don't smokers know that quitting smoking is good for their health?
Why keep smoking?
"Huh, what is Rongshan planning to do?"

Zhang Zhiwei's questioning voice rang out. Tian Jinzhong knew he was changing the subject, and smiled expressionlessly. Rongshan was able to...

Tian Jinzhong was startled: "Huh? Rongshan's move?"

Zhang Zhiwei was also slightly surprised. He had originally intended to change the subject, but he hadn't expected to actually discover something extraordinary.

Tian Jinzhong said, "This move, executed with such ease and control, reveals a level of mastery that Rong Shan doesn't seem to possess!"

He glanced at Zhang Zhiwei and said, puzzled, "You don't know either?"

He's not exactly in a convenient position; he spends most of his day at his residence. What's with Zhang Zhiwei's expression?
Tian Jinzhong sneered, "It seems you weren't quite sure what level Huai Dan's cultivation had reached before, and now Rong Shan is right under your nose, yet you don't even know."

Zhang Zhiwei looked slightly embarrassed, but more than that, he was suspicious.

“Just a few days ago, Rongshan wasn’t in this situation.”

Tian Jinzhong stopped scoffing: "Did he suddenly have an epiphany?"

With many doubts in his mind, Rong Shan had always been the steady and reliable type, and the word "sudden enlightenment" seemed completely out of the question for him.

Tian Jinzhong shook his head and muttered to himself, "Could it be that he's deliberately hiding it, wanting to secretly amaze everyone?"

That's a big possibility...

It's a huge ghost!

Watching Rongshan's smug lecture, both of them felt a little tense.

Tian Jinzhong chuckled and said, "Rong Shan's cultivation has improved so much that being able to hide it for even a day is already a challenge to his own limits."

Zhang Zhiwei nodded in strong agreement.

Look at him now, he wants the whole world to know!
There's no need for further speculation; the changes in Rong Shan and the significant advancement in his cultivation likely occurred within a single day.

Tian Jinzhong glanced at him.

Now that the other disciples are not on the mountain, Rong Shan can be said to be second only to the two. His progress in just one day makes one suspect that Zhang Zhiwei is secretly manipulating things.

But Zhang Zhiwei's expression didn't seem feigned, so...

"It's Huai Dan!"

“Huai Dan”.

The two spoke in unison, saying that although they didn't know exactly what had happened yesterday, Rong Shan's change in cultivation was definitely related to Huai Dan.

On this Longhu Mountain, besides him and Zhang Zhiwei, there was no other person to be found.

When Huai Dan was mentioned, Huai Dan arrived.

The moment Zhang Huaidan came into view, Zhang Zhiwei's face showed a look of relief.

He understood that, compared to the slight difficulty he felt when he left yesterday, Zhang Huaidan now truly had no more hesitation.

Zhang Zhiwei's gaze was deep and thoughtful; this choice wouldn't have surprised him.

However, that road is fundamentally different from the Four Immortal Paths.

Should he continue to persuade him?

The advice of close relatives carries extraordinary weight.

Even Huai Dan's state of mind was shaken by what he said last night.

If this hesitation is not overcome, it will inevitably lead to incalculable consequences in the future.

If Huai Dan...

Zhang Zhiwei's heart skipped a beat.

Was his persuasion also part of some unseen calamity?

Zhang Zhiwei was lost in thought, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

"Senior brother?"

Tian Jinzhong was startled, and said softly, "I see that Huai Dan is in very good condition, so it seems that there is no need to worry about her."

Zhang Zhiwei's expression softened, and he nodded slightly.

Tian Jinzhong laughed and scolded, "Rong Shan took all the credit for himself, which was enough to fool the youngsters. How could you and I not know? Now that the real person has arrived, let's see what he does!"

Zhang Zhiwei, having put aside many concerns, couldn't help but smile.

……

"Ahem! Huai Dan, you've arrived."

Rongshan, who was very smug, coughed twice, looking a little guilty.

Huai Dan probably didn't hear what he just said!

Zhang Huaidan chuckled and said, "Oh, isn't this Ninth Senior Brother? Haven't seen you all night, why are you being so low-key?"

Zhang Lingyu chuckled inwardly, knowing that Senior Brother Huaidan must have heard it.

Rong Shan remained calm: "Huai Dan, you know that keeping a low profile has always been my guiding principle in life."

Zhang Huaidan was speechless. Even now, he doubted whether his supernatural powers could break through the shamelessness of that stinky old man.

Speaking of which, after finishing his cultivation last night, he was still a little worried that Rongshan might suffer an even more severe blow.

In hindsight, he was overthinking things.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that all the disciples were staring at him expectantly, especially Zhengping, who was practically about to kowtow to him.

Zhang Huaidan said, "Senior Brother Rongshan's cultivation has made great progress, and a celebration is absolutely necessary, but regarding the expenses..."

Rong Shan's face hardened: "Huai Dan, if you're being fair, there's no reason why the birthday person should pay for their birthday celebration. They should just accept the gifts! Although I'm not celebrating my birthday, I can't abandon the traditional virtues of our nation."

Rong Shan spoke more and more fluently, and at the end he glanced at Zhang Huaidan with a smug look: "Huaidan, just give me a token gesture, the main responsibility still rests with Zhengping."

Everyone present was stunned. Ninth Master actually wanted Master Huaidan to contribute money as well!

Zhang Huaidan's lips twitched, and a sense of powerlessness rose in his heart.

Apart from Rong Shan, there is probably no other person in the world who can make him feel this way.

He glanced at Zhengping, who looked utterly hopeless.

In fact, Rongshan was not asking anyone to do something unreasonable. The families of the Longhushan disciples were all different, and Zhengping was considered to be in a better position. It was just a small matter that he was making a big deal out of.

The problem is, who can stand Rongshan's twisted logic?
Zhang Huaidan's heart skipped a beat: "I see that Zhengping's cultivation has also improved remarkably!" (End of this chapter)