From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 585 Hua Tiandu will be defeated, all because of you, Ruyi Zi!
The news spread like wildfire, instantly reaching every corner of the Feathered Immortal Sect.

"Have you heard? Senior Brother Hua Tiandu is going to duel with Senior Brother Li Chengqian from Lanyue Peak at the Heavenly Punishment Platform!"

"My God! Is the battle for the title of the First True Disciple finally about to be decided?"

“Senior Brother Hua has cultivated for hundreds of years, his knowledge is unfathomable! Although Senior Brother Li has surpassed him later, he is still young, I'm afraid…”

"Not necessarily! Senior Brother Li even defeated Fan Qingying, who was ranked first on the Longevity Candidate List. His strength is absolutely terrifying!"

"This battle will surely be recorded in the annals of our Feathered Ascension Sect! I wonder who will emerge victorious?"

"..."

From the true disciples to the inner and outer disciples, and even the elders of each peak, everyone was discussing this matter. The atmosphere throughout the Feathered Immortal Mountain became heated and tense, with countless gazes directed towards Lanyue Peak and Tiandu Peak.

On Lan Yue Peak, the place was bustling with activity. Xu Wenyuan, Yuan Zhi, and Su Muyu were extremely busy receiving visitors from all walks of life who came to inquire about information or express their support. The disciples on the peak were all proud and in high spirits, their every step exuding an air of pride.

However, amidst this commotion, an invisible pressure quietly descended upon Lanyue Peak.

On the third day after the announcement, Li Chengqian was pondering the benefits of the Great Dao Golden Elixir in his meditation room when he suddenly sensed something and opened his eyes. The door to the meditation room opened silently, and a figure appeared inside without being announced.

The moment the figure appeared in his sight, Li Chengqian felt a pressure that was definitely not from the Divine Power Realm, pressing down on him as if it would crush him completely.

Li Chengqian's eyes flickered slightly as he stared intently at the newcomer. He said, "Elder Ruyi Zi, although you are a giant from the Longevity Secret Realm and an ancient figure, this is the True Inheritance Peak of the Feathered Immortal Sect. Your use of power to oppress others is a blatant disregard for the sect's rules."

Ruyi Zi stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the majesty of an ancient giant. His gaze was like lightning, fixed on Li Chengqian with a condescending scrutiny and oppression, and he paid no attention to Li Chengqian's words.

“Li Chengqian,” Ruyi Zi said, his voice calm yet containing undeniable power. “You have only been a disciple for a few years, and your achievements today are truly remarkable. The sect has high hopes for you.”

Li Chengqian remained calm, a slight smirk playing on his lips. “The Sect Leader has said this to me many times already. If Elder has something to say, please speak frankly.”

Ruyi Zi stared at him and stated his purpose directly: "I would not presume to offer guidance. I have come here hoping that you will voluntarily admit defeat in your battle against Tiandu in ten days."

Li Chengqian raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on his lips: "Oh? What makes you say that, Elder?"

"For the sake of the sect's interests, and for your own future," Ruyi Zi said firmly, as if stating a given fact. "Tian Du is already engaged to Yan Shuiyi, the Holy Maiden of the Taiyi Sect. This matter concerns the alliance between our Yuhua Sect and the Taiyi Sect, and is of great significance. Moreover, he is a descendant of the Panwu Immortal Venerable, and only he can fully unlock the secrets of the Panwu Treasure Vault. He must be, and can only be, the first true disciple of the Yuhua Sect! This concerns the future rise and fall of the sect!"

He paused, his tone softening, carrying a hint of condescension: "You are still young, with unlimited potential and a bright future. As long as you don't fight for this empty title, but voluntarily admit defeat and put the greater good first, I can assure you that the sect will not treat you unfairly. Resources, supernatural powers, and even the position of elder will all be fought for you in the future. Why ruin your promising future and even affect the sect's grand plan for the sake of a moment of pride?"

His words, grand and righteous, slapped the label of sect interests on Li Chengqian, attempting to intimidate him with power and lure him with benefits. As he listened, the smile on Li Chengqian's face gradually faded, his eyes turning cold and sharp. He stared directly at Ruyi Zi, showing no fear, his voice echoing clearly in the quiet room:

"Heh!" Li Chengqian looked at Ruyizi and sneered repeatedly. "Who do you think you are? I'm giving you face by calling you Elder, and you actually took it seriously. Even the Sect Master told me and Hua Tiandu to decide fairly. Who do you think you are? Originally, I thought that Senior Brother Hua had always done a good job, so I was prepared to give him face and end it in a draw, to maintain the friendship between fellow disciples, and to shake hands with Senior Brother Hua and make peace, so that we can strengthen the Feathered Ascension Sect together."

His tone suddenly turned sharp: "But your attitude today has displeased me greatly. I'm a petty person; if someone displeases me even for a moment, I'll make them unhappy for a lifetime." Li Chengqian abruptly raised his head, his aura not fully erupting, yet an invisible, immense will rose up, subtly forcing back the pressure of the ancient giant Ruyi Zi: "Therefore, Elder Ruyi, I can tell you clearly that because of your words today, Hua Tiandu will inevitably be defeated on the Heavenly Punishment Platform in ten days, and the defeat will be devastating! I, Li Chengqian, am determined to take the position of the First True Disciple!"

He stared at Ruyi Zi, whose face had turned ashen and who was on the verge of losing control, and said, word by word, "Hua Tiandu has lost his position as the number one disciple, and the alliance between the sect and the Taiyi Sect has run into problems. This is all because of you!!"

"Arrogant brat! How dare you!" Ruyi Zi was furious. As a giant of the Longevity Realm, how could he have been so defied and humiliated by a disciple of the Divine Power Realm? A terrifying surge of magical power erupted instantly, crushing towards Li Chengqian like a mountain, ready to teach him a lesson!
"Ruyi Zi! That's enough!"

Just then, a cold voice boomed like thunder outside the quiet room. The next moment, Elder Tianxing appeared out of thin air, blocking Li Chengqian's path. His body exuded a chilling aura of penal discipline, completely neutralizing Ruyi Zi's oppressive aura.

"Tianxing! Are you going to stop me?" Ruyi Zi glared at Elder Tianxing.

"This is Lanyue Peak. Li Chengqian is my true disciple. As an elder, you have trespassed and even attempted to attack my disciple. What do you think of the sect rules?" Elder Tianxing's tone was icy and unyielding. "The Tianxing Platform will make a fair judgment in ten days. You cannot act recklessly now!"

Ruyi Zi glanced at the cold-faced Elder Tianxing, then at the composed and mocking Li Chengqian behind him, knowing that he would not succeed today. He flicked his sleeves fiercely, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes.

"Hmph! Li Chengqian, you'd better watch yourself! On the Heavenly Execution Platform, let's see if you can still be so sharp-tongued!"

Having said that, he transformed into a streak of light and left in a huff.

Watching Ruyizi's departing figure, Li Chengqian curled his lip, his face full of disdain.

"Li Chengqian, you seem to have a very high chance of winning this duel!" Elder Tianxing turned his head and saw Li Chengqian's smug expression, which made him chuckle.

"Hua Tiandu has been stuck at the tenth level of the Divine Power Realm for over a hundred years, unable to break through to the Longevity Realm. His foundation and talent are just so-so. Without more opportunities in the future, it will probably be difficult for him to make any further breakthroughs. He poses no threat to me."

"You have quite the arrogance. However, you have only been cultivating for a few years, yet you have already survived the tribulation of wind and fire, and your foundation is solid. You do have reason to be proud. However, you must be careful. Ruyi Zi has entrusted his protective treasure, the Nine-Bend Yellow River Map, to Hua Tiandu. That is a mid-grade Dao artifact, and it is not so easy to break."

“I also have a high-grade Dao artifact!” A glint of light flashed between Li Chengqian’s brows, and the phantom of the Azure Illusion Mirror floated behind his head. “I don’t even know if I need to use it.”

"It's good that you have confidence," Elder Tianxing said. "I came here to tell you that today's events were Ruyi Zi's decision alone, and have nothing to do with the sect. The sect treats all disciples equally and will never show any favoritism." After saying that, his figure disappeared on Lanyue Peak.

(End of this chapter)