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Chapter 534 White Tiger Hall (Seeking monthly votes)
Before the words were finished, the altar suddenly trembled.

The halberd burst forth with a blinding silver light, startling everyone into retreating.

Li Yunjing felt an invisible pressure coming towards him.

The "White Tiger Token" in his palm glowed faintly, echoing the halberd in the distance.

This gave Li Yunjing a thought, but this was not the right time to study the euphorbia.

Li Yunjing wanted to wait until he had met with the high-ranking members of the "White Tiger Hall" before making any further statements.

Following the spiraling white jade steps, the group arrived at the Star Gazing Pavilion in the second courtyard.

The entire west wall was actually a single piece of translucent jade wall, which was now projecting a star map, with the White Tiger constellation of the Twenty-Eight Mansions flashing an unusual scarlet red.

Li Yunjing noticed twelve bronze animal heads placed in the corner, each holding a yellowed jade scroll in its mouth.

As he approached, the white tiger head on the far left suddenly opened its bronze eyes, and the jade slip flew into his hand with a "whoosh." When unfolded, it turned out to be a fragment of the long-lost "White Tiger Devouring Heaven Technique."

"Master, please take a look!"

The guard pointed to the floating sand table in the center of the pavilion. The sand table was actually cast from living mountains and rivers. Among the mountain ranges that stretched for hundreds of miles, silver armored soldiers surged like ants, and there were also phantoms with three heads and six arms that appeared and disappeared in the clouds.

"This is a real-time battle formation projection of the White Tiger Hall's 30,000 elite troops."

The guard explained, "Each point of light represents a cultivator, while the phantom is the 'Heavenly Guard' directly under the Hall Master."

Just then, a muffled thunderous tremor suddenly came from the ground, and the entire building began to tilt.

Li Yunjing looked up and saw the dome slowly crack open, revealing a huge bronze mechanism above.

It turned out to be a mechanical white tiger composed of thirty-six palaces!
Its eyes are two active spirit-gathering arrays, its huge mouth opens and closes, swallowing and spewing surging spiritual power, and nine lightning chains extend from its tiger tail, the ends of which connect to the rumbling sound coming from the depths of the ground.

"This is……"

Li Yunjing's throat tightened.

"The White Tiger Hall's ultimate weapon, the 'Thunder Devouring Heaven Formation'."

The guard's voice was filled with awe, "When activated, it can unleash a heavenly tribulation, turning everything within a thousand miles into scorched earth. But since the old hall master perished three hundred years ago, no one has been able to activate this formation..."

His words came to an abrupt halt, because the "White Tiger Token" in Li Yunjing's hand was now shining brightly.

Suddenly, crimson lightning flashed in the eye sockets of the entire mechanical white tiger.

As a master of puppetry, Li Yunjing had done extensive research on this stuff.

The mechanical white tiger in front of him was at the peak of the fourth tier, which he naturally couldn't create.

However, after a little research, there are no problems.

As for whether he can activate it himself in the future, Li Yunjing will only know after trying it.

Before the mechanical white tiger's oppressive aura had dissipated, Li Yunjing heard the sound of uniform footsteps coming from ahead.

At the corner, twelve "black iron palace lanterns" automatically lit up, illuminating the steps in every detail.

As the last step disappeared into the darkness, hundreds of Golden Core commanders clad in silver armor with white tiger stripes lined up in the hall. Three figures in the middle stood like abysses and mountains, their Nascent Soul pressure transforming into tangible chains that seemed to weigh down the entire building.

The gray-robed elder at the head stroked his waist-length beard, his eyes gleaming coldly as he scrutinized Li Yunjing: "The new hall master is indeed extraordinary; he has only just entered the sect and yet he has already alarmed the 'Thunder Devouring Heaven Formation'."

"A mechanical white tiger that no one has been able to control for three hundred years... Could the hall master be a puppet master?"

The woman in red on the right ran her fingertips along the soft whip at her waist, also sizing up Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing put the White Tiger Token into his sleeve and glanced at the waist tokens hanging from everyone's waists.

The beast eyes on these waist tags were all slightly rotating, clearly indicating that they were some kind of monitoring puppets.

"The three Nascent Soul elders are too kind."

He raised his hand and waved it lightly, his expression indifferent. "I have achieved some success in the art of puppetry. For now, I can refine third-tier 'puppet mechanical beasts.' Perhaps one day, when I advance to the Grandmaster level, I will be able to activate the mechanical white tiger."

"Alright! Stop asking! There will be plenty of opportunities in the future!"

A young man on the left said in a deep voice, "Now that the new hall master has arrived, take him to the secret realm of the 'White Tiger Hall' to see my 'White Tiger Army' and familiarize him with the place, so that we can hand over power!"

This person is also a Nascent Soul Realm expert!

"May I ask how we should address you, esteemed seniors?"

Li Yunjing nodded to the young man and asked with a smile.

Now, when he talks to Nascent Soul cultivators, he no longer feels the fear he once did, and appears much more carefree.

"I am an old man with an iron will, having been in charge of the 'White Tiger Hall' prison for three thousand years."

The old man in the gray robe curled his five fingers slightly inside his sleeve as he introduced the situation.

"I am Chi Lian'er, in charge of the 'War Supplies Depot'. If the Hall Master wants to check the accounts, he can come to me!"

The woman in red, her soft whip moving even without wind, spoke in a cold, menacing voice as her phoenix eyes flashed with murderous intent.

"Mo Xuan, First Commander of the White Tiger Army."

After the young man finished speaking, he pointed to the Golden Core Realm commanders behind him and said, "Those behind me are all commanders of my 'White Tiger Hall'! As for the others who are not here, they are either in seclusion or scattered in various places."

"Greetings, Three Supreme Elders!"

Li Yunjing nodded and clasped his hands in a salute.

That's all. After all, he is now the leader of the "White Tiger Hall," wielding all power, and his status is even higher than that of the three Nascent Soul Realm experts.

After circling the "White Tiger Hall," Li Yunjing, surrounded by three Supreme Elders, led over a hundred Golden Core Realm commanders to the two massive bronze gates.

"Han Feng! Go open the gate!"

Tie Xin gave the order.

"Yes!"

The Golden Core Realm commander named Han Feng stepped out from the ranks and pushed the massive portal with a creaking sound.

When the massive bronze gate, engraved with ancient runes, was opened, a chilling aura rushed out.

This is the aura of sharp metal!

The power of slaughter!
Li Yunjing was startled, but quickly calmed down and stepped into the secret realm of the "White Tiger Hall".

At the entrance to the secret realm, clouds and mist swirl, and a huge white tiger phantom can be vaguely seen, appearing and disappearing in the clouds. Its eyes, gleaming with an eerie light, seem to be able to see into people's hearts.

"This secret realm is the core of my 'White Tiger Hall' lineage, and it contains many secrets and opportunities."

Mo Xuan introduced the place with a solemn expression, his voice echoing in the vast secret realm, adding a touch of mystery.

As you walk along the winding stone steps, the surrounding scenery gradually comes into view.

The mountain walls on both sides are covered with strange patterns. Nourished by spiritual energy, these patterns emit a faint light, like a flowing painting.

"Roar……"

Suddenly, a deep tiger's roar came, making the ground tremble slightly.

Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened as he saw thousands of White Tiger Army soldiers neatly lined up on the open ground ahead.

These warriors were clad in silver armor, adorned with lifelike white tiger totems, and the spears in their hands gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

They stood tall and straight, with firm eyes and a powerful aura; each of them seemed to be a battle-hardened warrior.

No one's cultivation level was lower than the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm!
The conditions for joining the "White Tiger Army" are extremely strict. It's not enough to just break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm; you must be completely stable at that realm and be able to unleash the combat power expected of someone in the Foundation Establishment Realm!

"These are the elite of my 'White Tiger Army'. They have been cultivating in this secret realm for many years, and their strength is far beyond that of ordinary cultivators."

Chi Lian'er stroked the soft whip at her waist, her eyes filled with pride.

Li Yunjing stepped forward slowly, and the White Tiger Army soldiers all knelt on one knee, shouting in unison, "Greetings, Hall Master!"

The unified sound was like a torrent, soaring straight into the sky.

"All troops, rise!"

Li Yunjing felt their loyalty and trust, and a surge of pride welled up in his heart. He raised his hand to signal everyone to stand up, and his gaze swept firmly across the soldiers in front of him.

"Master, may I take this opportunity to say a few words?"

Tie Xin turned to look at Li Yunjing and asked with a smile.

"Alright!"

Li Yunjing nodded without hesitation; this was exactly what was expected.

Li Yunjing slowly ascended the three-zhang-high command platform on the bluestone steps, the "White Tiger Token" in his hand emitting a dazzling golden light and a clear, melodious sound.

As he turned to face the orderly ranks of the White Tiger Army, the entire secret realm fell into a deathly silence, with only the howling wind fluttering the hem of his black robe.

"Do you all know why the 'White Tiger Hall' has been able to stand firm in the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' for hundreds of thousands of years?"

His voice was steady and powerful, echoing through the secret realm, "It's not because of our formidable battle formation, nor because of the rare treasures within this secret realm, but because every generation of the White Tiger Army has an unwavering determination to never give up and to overcome all obstacles!" With that, he raised his hand and held the "White Tiger Token" high above his head. In an instant, the token shone brightly, and a dazzling white tiger phantom rose into the sky from the token, raising its head and roaring. The roar shook the surrounding mountain walls.

"Look at this white tiger. It was born to be the king of beasts and never backs down in the face of a powerful enemy!"

"And you, as members of the White Tiger Army, should be just like the white tiger, forging ahead bravely!"

His gaze swept over the old commander in the front row, whose face was covered with scars, and then looked at the young soldiers in the back, whose eyes were filled with determination. "No matter where you come from or what you have been through in the past, from this day forward, you have only one identity!"

"The sharpest sword of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect!"

"If the enemy dares to invade our territory, we will make sure they never return!"

"I am the new hall master!"

Suddenly, golden runes rose around Li Yunjing, intertwining in the air like chains. "In the future, I will personally lead a large army to fight in the 'Youyue Kingdom,' in various parts of the 'Southern Sky Continent,' and in various continents of the 'Tianlan Star'!"

"The blades of the 'White Tiger Army' are the very will of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

He suddenly waved his sleeve and shouted, "Your mission is to kill the enemy and defend the glory of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

The soldiers below the stage were breathing heavily, their eyes brimming with passion and fighting spirit.

"From today onwards, I will provide the White Tiger Army with all the assistance I can, in the name of the 'White Tiger Hall' Master and the First Deputy Sect Leader of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

Li Yunjing gripped the "White Tiger Order" tightly and said in a deep voice, "It means to arm the 'White Tiger Army' to the teeth and use sharp spears to pierce the enemy's chest!"

"Tell me, do you have faith?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Thousands of roars exploded like thunder. The White Tiger Army warriors raised their spears high, and the sound waves soared into the sky. The entire secret realm trembled in the midst of this passionate shout.

Looking at the bustling battle formation before him, Li Yunjing smiled confidently.

Excellent soldiers don't need to say much; they will do what they say. And these iron-blooded warriors will also live up to their determination to defend their honor!
Tie Xin, Chi Lian'er, and Mo Xuan exchanged a glance and nodded secretly.

At least this new hall master, the future supreme leader, still has a lot of presence and won't embarrass their "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

"Everyone, keep practicing!"

Finally, Li Yunjing waved his hand and gave the order.

"Yes!"

The commanders began to lead their soldiers in targeted training.

Li Yunjing, on the other hand, was accompanied only by three Supreme Elders who continued to explain the secrets of the secret realm to him.

As they ventured deeper into the secret realm, a colossal palace came into view.

The palace gates were cast from a single piece of black iron, engraved with intricate formations and white tiger patterns, each rune containing immense power.

Elder Tiexin stepped forward, formed a hand seal, and chanted incantations. With a flash of light, the door slowly opened.

Upon entering the palace, Li Yunjing was stunned by the sight before him.

Inside the palace, countless luminous pearls were embedded in the surrounding walls, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.

In the very center, there was a huge stone platform, on which floated an ancient book radiating golden light.

"This is the White Tiger Battle Manual, the most treasured artifact of my White Tiger Hall. It contains the most advanced techniques and combat skills of my White Tiger Hall."

Elder Tie Xin explained.

Li Yunjing stepped forward, attempting to approach the ancient book. However, when he was still three feet away from the book, a powerful restrictive force suddenly erupted, forcing him back several steps.

"Hall Master, don't be anxious. This 'White Tiger Battle Manual' has many restrictions. Only hall masters recognized by the 'White Tiger Hall' can truly read it."

Seeing this, Mo Xuan smiled and said.

After a brief stay in the palace, the group arrived at a special place in the secret realm.

White Tiger Pool.

The White Tiger Pool is circular, and its water has a strange milky white color, with a thin layer of mist floating on the surface.

Beside the pond, some peculiar spiritual herbs grow, emanating a rich spiritual energy and swaying gently in the breeze.

"This pool was formed from the essence and blood of the ancient white tiger divine beast, and contains powerful energy."

Chi Lian'er explained, "Disciples of my White Tiger Hall can greatly improve their strength if they cultivate in this pool."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and waved it, injecting a stream of spiritual energy into the pool. The water immediately began to churn, and a powerful energy wave spread out.

As Li Yunjing sensed this energy, he pondered to himself, never expecting that the White Tiger Hall would control a secret realm all by itself.

Judging from the fact that the four "Guardian Armies" are of the same level, the other three armies should each have their own secret realm.

"No wonder I only knew about the four guardian armies in the past, but never saw the legions take any public action!"

"These people are all staying in their own secret realms, how am I supposed to find them?"

Li Yunjing sighed inwardly.

Some secrets that I couldn't understand before suddenly became clear, and I found the answers.

The environment of the "White Tiger Secret Realm" is excellent, with incredibly rich spiritual energy, and it also houses a large number of ferocious beasts for training.

This condition can be considered comparable to the cultivation benefits of elders at the Golden Core stage.

After visiting the real "White Tiger Palace" under the guidance of the three Grand Elders, Li Yunjing realized that it was comparable to the headquarters of a sect.

All the facilities are extremely complete.

The White Tiger Hall is fully capable of being self-sufficient.

Of course, this is an extreme case. Now, with the "Shenxiao Daozong" providing supplies, they are living a very comfortable life.

After touring the entire "White Tiger Palace," Li Yunjing began to consider how to better utilize the resources in this secret realm to enhance the overall strength of the "White Tiger Hall."

After the visit, Li Yunjing chatted with the three elders for half a day, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the activities of the "White Tiger Hall".

Besides the people at headquarters, many people were stationed at various resource points on the front lines and in the cultivation world of the Ming Dynasty.

All things considered, the actual number of people in the "White Tiger Hall" reached 37,832.

It was far more than the 30,000 people Li Yunjing had previously thought!
In the "White Tiger Palace," Li Yunjing sat alone on the top floor of the library, the account books piled up on his desk were half a person high.

These are all accounts sent by Elder Tiexin.

Li Yunjing opened the first book, "Records of Income and Expenditure of Spirit Stone Veins," and turned to the last page, where Chi Lian'er's vermilion seal was prominently displayed.

Before Li Yunjing could finish reading, Chi Lian'er's voice came, announcing the arrival of the Supreme Elder.

She piled a stack of jade slips on the table. "This is the consumption record of the 'war reserve' for nearly ten years. It includes everything from pills, magic weapons, puppets, talismans, and formations."

She leaned against the door frame, smiling at Li Yunjing with a playful expression.

"Good work!"

Li Yunjing didn't even look up, continuing to flip through the accounts.

As the leader of the "White Tiger Hall," there are things I must know.

He can't just sit back and do nothing here!

Before Ming Lingchuan abdicated, "White Tiger Hall", "Black Tortoise Hall" and "Seven Star Palace" were the main projects that Li Yunjing was in charge of.

Whether it's the sect or himself, Li Yunjing cannot be a fool.

All the accounts were checked one by one.

The result was quite satisfactory to Li Yunjing.

After all, he found no trace of the culprit, and all expenses and income were clearly recorded.

As for whether anyone profited from other sources?

This is not something Li Yunjing needs to consider.

If the water is clear, there will be no fish!

The White Tiger Hall has nearly 40,000 members.

Everyone is different; who knows if there are any greedy and audacious individuals among them?
Li Yunjing would be content as long as these people didn't set their sights on the "White Tiger Hall".

Seven days later, in the early morning, Li Yunjing finally breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and stretched.

All accounts and inventory have been thoroughly checked.

He was very satisfied with the military equipment of the "White Tiger Hall"!
As expected of one of the most powerful legions of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect", they are reliable!
For the next two weeks, Li Yunjing lived in the "White Tiger Palace," participating in daily training, studying the "White Tiger Army's" battle formations and puppets, and deepening his understanding of his subordinates.

Six months passed, and Li Yunjing finally stabilized the situation and became the respected leader of the "White Tiger Hall".

(End of this chapter)