From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 560 Two True Disciples Jump Over the Wall, Plotting the Great Origin Technique

The Immortal Gate is surrounded by majestic mountains and churning seas of clouds.

The once peaceful and harmonious immortal sect was thrown into turmoil with the return of Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue.

The news that Li Chengqian, a true disciple of Lanyue Peak, and Fang Qingxue, a true disciple of Zidian Peak, had returned from Guixu after going out for training spread like wildfire.

Because long before their return, news of what the two experienced in Guixu had already spread. They went to Bixue Island and beat Ying Tianqing, the new generation prodigy of the Demonic Sect, into a demonic flower, greatly boosting the prestige of the Immortal Path. Because of this, the Innate Demonic Sect and the Innate Emperor had issued a demonic kill order against Li Chengqian and the other two, but after the order was issued, it seemed that not many people dared to accept it.

If the Demon General Ying Tianqing and his two Celestial Realm guards were merely an appetizer, the news that followed was even more terrifying: the Star Destroyer Bandit and the Moon Assassin Bandit, ranked among the top five of the Forty Great Thieves of the Overseas, launched a sneak attack, but were both defeated by Li Chengqian alone!

Ah, this...

That's a minor giant in the Golden Core stage!
Two minor Golden Core cultivators joined forces, but both were defeated by Li Chengqian, a Celestial Realm cultivator.

Just how strong is this kid?

Is it really just the Celestial Realm?

Oh my, Fang Qingxue also obtained an opportunity in Guixu and leaped from the third level of Divine Power to the Celestial Realm. Is that true?
If the news was only circulating in a small circle before Li Chengqian and his group returned to the Feathered Heaven Gate, then after Li Chengqian returned to the Feathered Immortal Gate, Lanyue Peak and Zidian Peak became the most eye-catching True Inheritance Peaks of the Feathered Immortal Gate.

These two have risen to prominence so quickly that it's making many people uneasy...

Inside a palace brimming with spiritual energy on Lingxiao Peak.

Lingxiao stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing at the distant clouds, but his expression was not as composed as usual. He was tall and handsome, one of the five great disciples, but at this moment, a layer of gloom shrouded his brows.

“Li Chengqian… Fang Qingxue…” He murmured the two names, his eyes flickering.

Not long ago, he attempted to break through to the eighth level of the Divine Power, the Wind and Fire Tribulation, but the result made his heart sink. The sense of tribulation in the dark was like a sword hanging over his head, making him dare not act rashly.

He needs a massive amount of resources to refine the tribulation-crossing magic weapon and accumulate resources.

His title of one of the Five True Disciples wasn't a position within the Feathered Immortal Sect, but rather a title bestowed upon him by the lower-ranking disciples. Ultimately, he was merely an outstanding disciple among the true disciples. To the lower-ranking disciples, he was a high and mighty senior brother, but he also had to contribute to the sect, acquiring resources through various means. Even with his good aptitude and the protection of his senior brother, Hua Tiandu, he had gained considerable benefits over the years. However, these benefits and resources were insufficient to guarantee his survival through the Tribulation of Wind and Fire. He needed much more…

"Is this my limit?!"

Yes, the limit!
Despite his high status in the Feathered Ascension Sect, he knew that he was essentially just a disciple with decent aptitude. He was able to form a Golden Core only because he had latched onto Hua Tiandu's coattails, but that was it. Contributing to the sect required strength, and the resources he had gained from his contributions were insufficient to help him survive the Wind and Fire Tribulation. He lacked the ability to make greater contributions.

Although Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue had only been disciples for a very short time, their progress was far from the path of the so-called Five True Disciples. Their path was very similar to Hua Tian's, with exceptionally high aptitude and luck. After entering the sect, they reached the peak of the True Disciples at the fastest speed, and in the blink of an eye, they were qualified to challenge the Longevity Secret Realm. Such people would definitely be highly valued by the immortal sects. Didn't you see that Li Chengqian was only at the third level of the Divine Power Realm before he was qualified to enter the Lesser Immortal Realm for secluded cultivation?

Now, having gained such a great reputation outside, the sect's resources will definitely be tilted towards the two of them. This may not have much impact on ordinary disciples, but for Golden Core disciples like them, these are like two money-devouring beasts that will almost certainly encroach on their resources.

So what else can we do, and who can we rely on?

Hua Tiandu?
Hua Tiandu is currently preoccupied with advancing to the Longevity Realm and has no time to worry about anything else. Therefore, if he wants to survive the Wind and Fire Tribulation, he will probably have to take a risky approach!
"Senior Brother." A trusted disciple entered the hall silently and respectfully reported, "The people from Lanyue Peak and Zidian Peak have become increasingly active recently, especially that disciple named Yuanzhi, who is making friends with inner and outer disciples everywhere, and his words seem to be disrespectful to Senior Brother and Senior Brother Wanluo."

A cold glint flashed in Lingxiao's eyes, and he sneered, "A clown, arrogant and ignorant just because his master is in power. It seems Li Chengqian is eager to take the throne."

"However, you think you can contend with us after only defeating a few rogue Golden Core cultivators? That's a bit premature!"

Feathered Gate, Wanluo Peak

Compared to Lingxiao Peak, the main hall of Wanluo Peak had a more rugged and imposing style. This true disciple, who was on par with Lingxiao, seemed somewhat agitated at the moment. He had just received news that several of the minor clans under his command, who were affiliated with him, had suffered considerable losses in a conflict with the people of Lanyue Peak during a sect mission.

"Damn it!" Wan Luo slammed his palm on the black iron table, leaving a clear handprint. "Li Chengqian, you brat, you've only been here a few days and you dare to let your men provoke me? Do you really think I, Wan Luo, am made of clay?!"

A disciple beside him whispered, “Senior brother, please calm down. This matter may not have been directly ordered by Li Chengqian, but it must have been tacitly approved by him. According to reports from below, after the news of Li Chengqian defeating the Demon Commander reached the sect, some rumors began to circulate, saying that the younger generation should replace the older generation and that the five true disciples should be replaced. Their intentions are despicable! The spearhead is aimed directly at you and Senior Brother Lingxiao.”

Wan Luo's face was so gloomy it could drip water: "Although Senior Brother Hua is strong, he has been in seclusion for many years, trying to break through to the Longevity Realm, and has no time to attend to other matters. Jia Lan and Yao Guang are women... Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue are too powerful. If we let them grow for a few more years, will there still be a place for you and me among these five true disciples?"

Both he and Lingxiao were stuck at the Golden Core stage, facing the Great Tribulation of Wind and Fire, and their cultivation had almost stagnated. Meanwhile, Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue were rising like the sun. With this disparity in strength, their sense of crisis was stronger than ever before.

A ruthless glint flashed in Wan Luo's eyes. "We must find a way to dampen their arrogance, crush their momentum, break their Dao heart, and slow down their growth. We must let them know that the Feathered Ascension Sect is not a place where they can run rampant. We can't wait any longer. If we wait any longer, we might really lose control!"

————I am the dividing line————

Lanyue Peak, Lanyue Palace.

Li Chengqian dismissed his attendants, leaving only Yuanzhi behind.

At this moment, Yuanzhi's aura was more composed than before, and his eyes revealed shrewdness and competence, clearly indicating that he had managed things well within the sect during this period.

"Senior Brother, you're back." Yuan Zhi bowed respectfully, his face filled with excitement. "Your deeds in Guixu have spread far and wide. Now, the disciples in the sect hold you and Senior Sister Fang in high esteem, and many of the moderate faction are beginning to gravitate towards us."

Li Chengqian sat in the main seat, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest, his expression calm and unwavering: "What's the reaction from Lingxiao and Wanluo?"

Yuan Zhi lowered his voice and said, "Just as Senior Brother predicted, they couldn't sit still anymore. As you instructed, I secretly made some small moves. My people only became slightly more active and had a few minor skirmishes with their affiliated forces, but the reaction from the other side was quite intense. Especially Senior Brother Wan Luo, who is said to have been furious on the peak. Senior Brother Ling Xiao appears calm on the surface, but according to reports from our spies, he has been frequently summoning his confidants recently, seemingly to discuss countermeasures."

Li Chengqian's lips curled into a faint smile: "Under pressure, people easily lose their composure. They've been stuck before the Great Calamity of Wind and Fire for too long, and their mentality has already become unbalanced. We only need to give them a gentle push, and they will jump out on their own."

Yuanzhi said admiringly, "Senior brother is incredibly resourceful. But...should we stop now? After all, they have been operating for many years and have a deep foundation. If we push them too hard, they might do something desperate."

"Jump over the wall? That's exactly what I want. How can I cause trouble if they don't jump over the wall?"

Li Chengqian smiled slightly. He didn't really care about power or resources. What he wanted was the Great Origin Technique in Wan Luo's hands!
(End of this chapter)