637 Sect Selection

The super sect experts above the Hundred Empire Mountain slowly descendedafter the battle came to an end, before finally coming to rest in the skiesabove the mountaintop.

The commotion on the mountaintop immediately died down when everyone saw this,and a passionate look burned in the eyes of many. Evidently, they were aware ofwhat was going to happen next…

“Everyone, I think that there is no need to continue this Hundred Empire Waruntil the end this time around, is there?” Wu Dao beamed as he looked at themountain top, before looking towards the remaining experts from the varioussuper sects.

“The final Nirvana Golden Ranking battle is merely to select the mostoutstanding champion. I think that there is already someone suitable for thatspot, no?” The expert from the Great Desolate Palace also nodded and laughed.

From the side, some of the other experts from the super sects also noddedslightly upon hearing this. After which, their gazes turned downwards in unisonand finally gathered onto a tall young figure below.

Liu Tong’s eyebrows knitted together slightly. Qin Tian’s failure to obtainthe champion spot was now somewhat out of his hands. However, there was nothinghe could say at this moment. He had declared earlier that the person who couldstop the formation would become the champion. There was no way for him to takeback his words.

The so-called Hundred Empire War champion might appear to be just an emptytitle, but it was quite important to their super sects. This was becauseaccording to the rules, the super sect that the champion joined would be ableto gain the largest number of disciples in the Hundred Empire War.

If one wished to ensure the continuous prosperity of one’s sect, the pouringin of new blood was critical. These geniuses that stood out in the HundredEmpire War all possessed extremely outstanding talent. Their enlistment intoany sect would be of extremely beneficial for a sect’s long term prospects.

Although the selection of disciples from the Hundred Empire War was merely oneof the means for these super sects to recruit disciples, it was obvious that nosect would find having too many of them a bother. Over the years, the eightsuper sects had argued frequently on the distribution of the disciplesrecruited in the Eastern Xuan Region.

It was also due to these arguments that some rules had been made. An examplewas this Hundred Empire War. It used the champion’s sect selection to decidewhich super sect could obtain the most disciples.

If one divided the disciple resource in the Hundred Empire War into ten, thesect which the champion joined would be able to get another portion on top oftheir original portion. This was basically double of the other sects.

The victors of the last couple of Hundred Empire Wars were mostly from theTianyuan Empire. As a faction under the Yuan Gate, these champions wouldnaturally join the Yuan Gate without exception. This had also allowed the YuanGate to become the greatest beneficiary from the Hundred Empire War…

However, this time around, the appearance of Lin Dong had upset the situation.Even Liu Tong did not dare to guarantee that Lin Dong would choose to join theYuan Gate. Although their Yuan Gate was truly the strongest super sect in theEastern Xuan Region, Liu Tong felt a faint unease regarding Lin Dong…

The eyes of the eight super sect experts hovering in the air were currentlygathered onto Lin Dong below them. Even the gazes from the surroundingmountaintops also turned as all of them gathered on Lin Dong.

The sudden arrival of every gaze in this place caused Lin Dong to be stunned.Only then did he sense that this champion spot was not as simple as he hadimagined.

“Lin Dong, which super sect do you intend to join?” Wu Dao smilingly stared atLin Dong. That friendly tone made Lin Dong’s hairs stand a little.

Wu Dao’s voice had just barely faded when the remaining seven pairs of eyesfocussed even more intently at Lin Dong.

With such a lineup staring at him, even Lin Dong could not help but feel alittle uneasy despite his character. He was merely a disciple who wished tojoin a super sect. There was no need to put such terrifying attention on himright…

By the side, Little Marten narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched thisscene. The selection of a super sect was very important. This was because LinDong needed to train there for a period of time after this. Once one joined asuper sect, one’s body would be imprinted with the brand of this sect. Thecompetition between the sects of the Eastern Xuan Region was extremely intense.They were all large boats, and if a large boat overturned, the disciples withinit would also end up in an incomparably miserable fate.

From what one could tell of the current situation within the Eastern XuanRegion, the Yuan Gate was definitely the strongest. Hence, it was likely thatthe resources it had would also surpass the other super sects. If one trainedin the Yuan Gate, one would be treated rather well, and perhaps even have arather bright future.

Of course, Little Marten greatly disliked this strongest super sect of theEastern Xuan Region. The Celestial Demon Marten and the Yuan Gate were bitterenemies. The ancestors of both parties had been killed by the other side.Therefore, he personally did not wish for Lin Dong to join the Yuan Gate. Ofcourse, if Lin Dong still chose them in the end, Little Marten would not object.

Amongst the remaining seven super sects, the Dao Sect was a pretty goodoption. Of course, if Lin Dong wished to be closer to Ling Qingzhu, joining theNine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace was also not bad…

Lin Dong’s physical body was also quite strong, and the Great Desolate Palacewas widely known for their powerful physical bodies.

Lin Dong’s Mental Energy also seemed to be quite decent, and the Divine Sectfocused on Mental Energy cultivation…

When Little Marten thought about it, he suddenly felt a little strange as hediscovered that Lin Dong, this jack of all trades, seemed to have quite anumber of super sects that he could choose to join.

While these thoughts were running through Little Marten’s mind, Lin Dong alsofrowned a little. Countless people around were quietly staring at him. Theireyes contained an envy that was somewhat difficult to hide. If these peoplewanted to join a super sect, they would have to see if the other party wantedto accept them. However, he had it easy. All of these super sects could onlywatch and wait for him to make his choice…

The top of the mountain was silent for a moment before Lin Dong finally raisedhis head. After which, he respectfully cupped his hands towards the eightpeople in the sky and said, “Elders, Lin Dong wishes to join the Dao Sect.”

Clamor.

Lin Dong’s words undoubtedly stirred a commotion on the mountaintop. Quite anumber of people were stunned. They clearly did not expect that Lin Dong wouldchoose the Dao Sect.

Although the Dao Sect was not considered as the weakest amongst the eightsuper sects, it was also not considered to be the strongest. Moreover, the DaoSect has the least disciples amongst the eight super sects. From a certainpoint of view, it’s reputation was inevitably a little inferior.

Therefore, many people were unable to comprehend why Lin Dong would give upthe strongest Yuan Gate and join the Dao Sect…

Lin Dong also felt a little helpless in the face of the surrounding commotion.The Yuan Gate was indeed extremely powerful. If he joined, he would indeedpossess an extremely strong backer. However, it was clearly impossible for LinDong to do so due to Little Marten. Moreover, once Little Marten’s identity wasrevealed and the Yuan Gate wanted to attack him, Lin Dong would definitely helpLittle Marten given his character. Therefore, he might even be expelled andhunted by the Yuan Gate. Since that was the case, why would he enter and golooking for trouble?

As for the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, it was also quite powerful.However, Ling Qingzhu was there. Moreover, her status was definitely extremelyhigh. Should Lin Dong enter with a disciple status, it would not be befittingof the arrogant words he had once spoken in front of her. Lin Dong couldimagine just how awkward it would be after meeting Ling Qingzhu there as adisciple of the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace…

After some thought, Lin Dong had also eliminated the Great Desolate Palace andthe Divine Sect.

Therefore, after much pondering, it appeared that the Dao Sect was mostsuitable for him, although that old fellow Wu Dao seemed to have some intentionof cheating him…

The expressions of the eight super sect experts in the air were interestingafter they heard Lin Dong’s choice. Wu Dao’s smiling face appeared as though itwas a blooming flower. The remaining people had regretful faces. Only Liu Tonghad a dark look flashing across his eyes. Lin Dong had given up the Yuan Gateand chose the Dao Sect. This had undoubtedly cause him to lose a great amountof face. It was unavoidable for him to be reprimanded for his bad performancewhen he returned this time around.

“Lin Dong, this decision is no trifling matter, and it concerns your future.Do not end up making a mistake that you will regret for the rest of your life.”Liu Tong faintly spoke. Everyone could hear some fury and a hidden threat inhis voice.

Lin Dong’s eyes hardened and felt some displeasure in his heart. Liu Tong wasa little too narrow-minded. If the Yuan Gate were filled with such people, itwould be far better not to join them.

“Liu Tong, choosing a sect is an individual’s decision. These words of yoursare really a little shameful.” Wu Dao raised his eyes and said.

“Your Yuan Gate might be strong but my Dao Sect is also no pushover. Backthen, a single disciple of my Path Sect could charge into your Yuan Gate andkill three great elders alone. How is such capability weak?”

“Wu Dao, you actually dare to bring this matter up?” Liu Tong’s expressionchanged drastically as he cried furiously.

“What this old man said is the truth. What can you do to me?” Wu Dao’s eyesalso suddenly turned dark and cold at this moment. He stared at Liu Tong andslowly replied.

“Humph Wu Dao, that evil creature back then was someone from your Dao SectDesolate Hall. Looks like your Desolate Hall still bears a grudge regardingthis matter. Heh, if you are unhappy, you can come looking for us! That evilthing even forced our sect master to intervene, so at least he should besatisfied with his death.” Liu Tong’s expression was cold and stern as he spoke.

“You still dare to utter such nonsense? This old man shall cripple you today!”

A savage expression surged up on Wu Dao’s face at this moment. He suddenlytook a step forward as monstrous Yuan Power immediately swept out.

His Yuan Power was extremely strange. It was as though it contained anextremely powerful energy. It rose endlessly while it fluctuated, appearing tobe filled with an endless amount of vitality.

“Mysterious Life Stage?”

Liu Tong was clearly also able to sense Wu Dao’s bizarre Yuan Power. Hispupils immediately shrunk tightly as he also cried out in fury, “Cripple me?You dare!”

A similarly incomparably majestic Yuan Power surged out from within Liu Tong’sbody after the cry sounded out. Although it was inferior to Wu Dao, it was alsoextremely frightening.

The atmosphere in the sky instantly became hostile.

Everyone on the mountaintop watched the two people from the two super sectsthat had suddenly turned on each other, as a chill ran through their hearts.After which, numerous eyes turned towards Lin Dong. This fellow was reallysomeone who caused trouble wherever he went…