643 Choosing a Hall

Joining the Desolate Hall?

Everyone on the hall selection stage was stunned by Lin Dong’s words. One byone, their gazes turned towards him in shock. Only Little Marten and LittleFlame remained calm.

“Lin Dong, you…” Even Wu Dao had a stunned expression due to Lin Dong’s words.Clearly, he did not understand why the latter would give up on the strongestSky Hall and choose to join their Desolate Hall instead.

The surprised expression on the deputy Sky Hall chief gradually faded away. Hestared intently at Lin Dong before frowning slowly. After which, he spoke in adeep voice, “Lin Dong, you are quite talented. Do not ruin your future.Although I have no intention of looking down on the Desolate Hall, I do dare tosay to you that your talents will be best developed in the Sky Hall.”

Although the mouths of Wu Dao and the others twitched a little because of WeiSheng’s words, they did not object. Currently, the Sky Hall was indeed thestrongest amongst the four halls.

Lin Dong smiled bitterly and said, “I think that the Desolate Hall is likelymore suitable for me. Deputy hall chief Wu Dao, what do you think?”

Lin Dong’s eyes also looked towards Wu Dao when he spoke until the end, whilehe purposefully dragged his words. Was this old fellow not going to speak up?At the very least, this old fellow should not allow him to endure the sharpseyes of these upper echelons of the Dao Sect alone.

Wu Dao’s old face quivered a little upon hearing this. Lin Dong could see somejoy within his eyes. However, after this old fellow hesitated for a moment, hefinally uttered some words that almost made Lin Dong vomit blood, “The Sky Hallis indeed stronger than the Desolate Hall…”

“This old fellow is too honest, no? Lin Dong was speechless. He clearly didnot expect this old fellow to push aside a good seedling that had beendelivered to him.

“However, if you really wish to join our Desolate Hall, this old man willdefinitely support you. In any case, we will not ill-treat you.” Wu Daoclenched his teeth and said.

Lin Dong finally sighed quietly. After which, his eyes were apologetic as helooked towards Wei Sheng, who had a somewhat ugly expression. He did not wishto offend the deputy chief of the Sky Hall the moment he arrived at the DaoSect.

Wei Sheng knitted his brows and stared at Lin Dong. A moment later, he couldonly shake his head and spoke in a faint voice, “Since this is your choice,this hall chief is not in a position to say anything. I just hope that you knowwhat you are doing.”

Lin Dong finally let out a slight sigh of relief when he heard that WeiSheng’s tone did not contain much grudge. The upper echelon of this Dao Sectwas not as narrow minded as he had imagined.

“You are really too selfish…”

However, a clear lovely voice suddenly sounded when Lin Dong sighed in relief.Lin Dong was startled. He raised his head and saw that the red clothed younglady was bunching her eyebrows together and staring at him.

“In what way am I selfish?” Although this young lady in front of him was alittle live beauty, Lin Dong still felt quite displeased with her words. Heimmediately frowned and demanded.

“You are quite talented. If you join the Sky Hall, you will naturally be ableto utilize the most of your potential. If you become stronger, this will begood for our sect. Yet, you have chosen to give up on this path. From a certainpoint of view, you have caused the strength of our sect to be a little weaker.Aren’t you being selfish?” That red clothed young woman’s voice was very clear.A soft musical instrument sound accompanied her words when she spoke. One’sheart felt relaxed and happy upon hearing it. However, the sharpness of herwords caused everyone to be stunned.

“Such a sharp tongue…”

These words not only echoed the thoughts within Lin Dong’s heart. Even Liu Baiand the rest behind him ended up facing each other. They must admit theeloquence of this young lady. Originally, it was merely an ordinary selection.Yet she had actually dragged this issue to such major sect related matters.

“I think that there is no strongest hall. There should only be a hall that ismost suitable for oneself, right?” Lin Dong rubbed his nose and said.

“That is true in theory. However, the current reality is that the Sky Hall isthe strongest of the four halls!” The red clothed young lady raised hereyebrows. Her eyes were filled with an offensive stance as she stared at LinDong.

“I dare to tell you that even after joining the Desolate Hall, you will likelynot even possess the qualification to be even shortlisted for the next halltest. At that time, your Hundred Empire War champion’s reputation might justbecome a joke.”

Lin Dong frowned slightly. His eyes also stared at the red clothed lady infront of him without giving in. He said, “Since you have elevated this issue, Ishall also tell you my reason. I do not like to do things in in a mediocrefashion. Joining the Sky Hall might be the most beneficial to me, but it willnot allow me to improve myself to the greatest extent. This is because… the SkyHall does not have the “Great Desolation Scripture”.

“If I am able to to comprehend the “Great Desolation Scripture”, do you thinkthat the strength of the Dao Sect will be strengthened or weakened by a little?”

Everyone were once again startled when Lin Dong’s spoke. Only then, did theycome to a sudden realization. This fellow was actually headed to the DesolateHall for the Great Desolation Scripture. However, this person was a little tooarrogant, no? The Great Desolation Scripture is the most mysterious andunfathomable martial arts amongst the four great mysterious scriptures. Evenafter so many years, the number of geniuses in Desolate Hall, who havecomprehended it, would not exceed ten. Yet, Lin Dong actually dared to uttersuch words?

The red clothed young lady was clearly startled by Lin Dong’s words. However,her lips immediately lifted into a slight arc. After which, she extended herhand. Her long finger pointed at Lin Dong as her red lips parted slightly,“Such arrogant words. You really think too highly of yourself!”

Only when the red clothed young lady pointed her finger, did Lin Dong realisedthat her hand was exceptionally beautiful. It was long and fair, appearing justlike a perfect suet jade. Her long suet jade fingers were well proportionedlike the golden ratio. It did not possess the slightest flaw. Light flickeredslightly on her finger, causing one’s eyes to be a little dazzled.

This was Lin Dong’s first time seeing such a beautiful hand. A surprise alsoflashed across his eyes. The red clothed young lady in front of him might notpossess the most beautiful appearance amongst all the ladies that he had seen,but her hand was something no one could compare with.

“It is a little too early to discuss this. Whether I will be able tocomprehend the “Great Desolation Scripture” will be witnessed by all of us inthe future. What do you say?” However, Lin Dong had not reached the point oflosing himself even though he was truly surprised. His eyes turned, lookedtowards the red clothed young lady and laughed in a faint voice.

“The might of the Great Desolation Scripture is something that I am indeedaware of. Those seniors that had once understood the Great Desolation Scripturewere indeed renowned figures in our Dao Sect. However, do you know just howmany people had successfully comprehended it since the founding of the DaoSect?”

The red clothed young woman laughed coldly and said, “Don’t say that I amlooking down on you. You can only blame yourself for being too ambitious. Sinceyou wish for me to wait and see, alright, I, Ying Huanhuan, shall wait and seeif you are be able to comprehend the “Great Desolation Scripture”. In fact, Iwill do anything you wish if you succeed. However, if you fail to do so, it islikely that quite a number of Sky Hall disciples will come looking to spar withyou, junior.”

“I look forward to it.”

Lin Dong smiled slightly. He was not afraid of these ruthless words from theother party. Even if he was unable to comprehend the “Great DesolationScripture”, Lin Dong was not some weakling that anyone could pinch at will.

“Humph.”

Ying Huanhuan could only let out a soft snort after speaking until this point.Her eyes contained some anger. Her usual sharp tongue was actually beingblocked by Lin Dong today. This caused her to feel a little displeased in herheart.

“Since you little fellow has the wild ambition to target the Great DesolationScripture of the Desolate Hall, this hall chief shall not say anything more. Ifyou are truly able to accomplish your dream, it is likely that everyone withinour Dao Sect will be glad. However, at times, one should do things within one’slimits.” Wei Sheng spoke faintly. Even he did not have anything to say when LinDong brought out the Great Desolation Scripture. After all, even he had nochoice but to admit that the Great Desolation Scripture was indeed the mostpowerful amongst the Four Great Mysterious Scriptures. If it was not because itwas too difficult to comprehend, the Desolate Hall would have steadily held thestrongest spot amongst the four halls.”

“Is there anyone else who wish to join the Desolate Hall?” Wei Sheng’s eyeslooked towards the other disciples that had been selected from the HundredEmpire War and asked.

Little Marten and Little Flame did not say anything unnecessary after hearingthis. They directly stood beside Lin Dong. Liu Bai, Mo Ling and the resthesitated for a moment before following. Things were clear cut for them now. Inany case, they had already followed Lin Dong to the Dao Sect. It was best thatthey followed him all the way. Moreover, with their talent, it was likely thatthey would barely be able to enter the Sky Hall even if they could do so. Inthat case, it was best to follow Lin Dong and muddle within the Desolate Hall.

Although these people had followed Lin Dong, most people did not act rashly.After all, these people did not have any relationship with Lin Dong. Naturally,they would not follow him to the weakest Desolate Hall.

Lin Dong appeared quite calm in the face of this kind of situation. He had nointention to gathering people and forming a group. Mo Ling, Liu Bai and therest had followed him because they treated him as a friend. It was very naturalfor the others not to do so.

Wei Sheng waved his sleeves upon seeing this scene. After which, some lightrushed out. He chose some of the most talented individuals within the group.Soon after, the Earth Hall’s and Flood Hall’s deputy hall chief also acted anddivided the remaining people, who were fairly talented. Finally, those who wereleft behind were some whose talent were a little weaker.

“The disciple selection is over. We shall take our leave first.”

Wei Sheng did not plan to stay any longer after the disciple selection wascompleted. He cupped his hands together towards Wu Dao before taking a deeplook at Lin Dong. With a wave of his sleeves, Yuan Power surged. It transformedinto a wild wind and directly swept away those disciples that had been selected.

“That brat called Lin Dong, remember your words. I am waiting for you tosurprise me. However, before this, you should first obtain the qualification tostudy the Great Desolation Scripture first.”

Ying Huanhuan shook her hands towards Lin Dong in a gloating fashion. Afterwhich, her lovely body moved and she swiftly followed Wei Sheng.

While they were leaving, the deputy hall chief of the Earth Hall and the FloodHall also led their people away. In a moment, this stage had become muchemptier.

“Ugh…”

Lin Dong stretched his lazy waist and sighed helplessly. From the looks of it,he seemed to have offended this young lady of unknown origin the moment hearrived.

“Hey, little fellow, it is unexpected that you are actually in possession ofsuch boldness…” Wu Dao turned his head and smilingly stared at Lin Dong. Alaughter filled his eyes.

“Deputy hall chief Wu Dao, we will be following you in the future. Please takegood care of us.” Lin Dong laughed. He had a little less of the restrain thathe had in front of Wei Sheng, when he was in front of Wu Dao.

“Don’t use this on me. Although this old man is extremely happy with what youdid, everything should still be done according to the rules.” Wu Dao smilinglychided. After which, he suddenly whispered, “But little fellow, once the matterof you rejecting to join the Sky Hall today spreads, the disciples from the SkyHall might end up paying special attention to you…”

The smiling face of Wu Dao caused Lin Dong to be a little speechless. Was thisold fellow gloating?

“That’s right, that Ying Huanhuan has an elder sister called Ying Xiaoxiao, asenior in the Sky Hall. She could be considered the strongest amongst theyounger generation members of Dao Sect. Since you have argued with YingHuanhuan today, it is likely that she will pay attention to you in the future.Good luck. I am rooting for you.” Wu Dao fondled his chin and randomly said.

“Damnit…”

Even with Lin Dong’s character, he involuntarily ended up cursing when heheard his words. This was just great. He had merely just selected a hall totrain. Yet, he had entered up attracting all sorts of troubles…

It was likely that his future days here would not be so smooth sailing.