Chunibyo in Cultivation World

The Sacred Lord of Lingxu was well aware of Li Tianwei’s current intentions, yet in his eyes, Li Tianwei was simply too radical.

Such matters had to proceed slowly. For instance, during these thousands of years of the Evil Demons’ imprisonment, the Sacred Lord of Lingxu had been diligently working to bring about change.

Now, the surrounding great nations and territories of the Sacred Land of Lingxu were all in excellent condition.

Through his hard work, they had managed to conduct spirit root tests across various regions, dispatch countless disciples to eliminate demons, and even teach them the values of upholding justice and defending the righteous path.

At least under his correction, the Sacred Land of Lingxu was no longer the same as before.

”Hopefully, this punishment will make him a little more clear-headed. Some things cannot be approached too aggressively.”

In the Sacred Lord’s view, summoning Li Tianwei back this time would not lead to much—merely a mild admonition.

His talent was simply too extraordinary. Precisely because it was so extraordinary, those people felt threatened by him.

At most, those old ancestors would strip Li Tianwei of his highest authority and his position as First Disciple, letting him cultivate quietly and strive to ascend and become an Immortal soon.

That was the privilege of supreme talent. It was acceptable this way—after all, in those ancestors’ eyes, Li Tianwei was destined to ascend sooner or later, perhaps even faster than they themselves. So it did not matter.

Once Li Tianwei ascended, would the rest of the order not return to how it was before?

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Outside the Sacred Land of Lingxu, Li Tianwei had hurried back all the way from the Purple Profound Mansion.

Before he even entered the sect, the disciples stationed at the gates, upon seeing that familiar figure appear, immediately waved toward him.

”First Disciple Li！”

”Greetings, First Disciple……”

Those disciples shouted with excitement, for it was precisely because of Li Tianwei’s presence that the Sacred Land of Lingxu had abolished the distinction between the outer and inner sects.

He had even raised the benefits of all disciples and, from time to time, personally gave lectures to dispel their doubts.

In the eyes of those disciples, Li Tianwei’s prestige had gradually surpassed that of the Elders and Peak Masters.

Who else could be as selfless as Li Tianwei?

Li Tianwei smiled and waved in return.

The news of Li Tianwei’s return quickly spread throughout the Sacred Land of Lingxu. Countless disciples poured out to greet him.

Li Tianwei did not hold back and responded to each one of them. Because of his return, the entire Sacred Land of Lingxu seemed to tremble with excitement.

Just from this momentum alone, there were hardly a few in the entire Sacred Land who could compare to Li Tianwei.

There was no need for any announcement—almost everyone in the Sacred Land already knew that Li Tianwei had returned. The Sacred Lord of Lingxu stood atop the Main Peak, gazing down at the scene below.

The Sacred Lord felt that within this short time, the entire Sacred Land had changed. Perhaps even he himself could no longer match Li Tianwei’s influence.

”First Disciple Li, come to the Main Peak.”

The Sacred Lord of Lingxu transmitted his voice to Li Tianwei. Meanwhile, inside the Grand Hall on the Main Peak, those ancestors of the Union Realm had long been waiting.

Receiving the transmission, Li Tianwei nodded deeply. After bidding farewell to the disciples, he headed straight toward the Main Peak.

”Li Tianwei has returned. With such fanfare, Ziyue, how do you act as the Sacred Lord? One would think the Sacred Land of Lingxu belongs to Li Tianwei!”

One of the Union Realm ancestors, clearly feeling the stir caused by Li Tianwei’s return, turned his gaze sharply upon the Sacred Lord.

”This disciple was wrong.”

Hearing this, the Sacred Lord of Lingxu slowly lowered his head. His expression, hidden under the shadows, was unclear.

Before long, Li Tianwei arrived at the Main Peak.

He gazed up at the highest, grandest mountain that stood proudly at the heart of the Sacred Land of Lingxu.

He had been here twice before—the first time, merely to preach at the foot of this mountain. But this was the first time he had truly entered it.

After all, not everyone was permitted to step foot upon the Main Peak. Excluding the Peak Masters and those ancestors, no one else could enter.

Even the disciples of the Sacred Land did not have the qualification to tread here.

This place was a symbol—a sacred and mighty symbol.

Even for major matters, orders were usually transmitted directly. As for his so-called “highest authority” as the First Disciple, it was nothing more than something conveyed by decree.

The meaning that the Main Peak symbolized was extraordinarily clear!

Yet, in Li Tianwei’s eyes, it was nothing more than a mountain.

In the blink of an eye, Li Tianwei took a step forward and arrived outside the Grand Hall, gazing into its dim interior.

Within, vast and boundless auras filled the air. Several terrifying figures flickered faintly in and out of sight, and endless pressure surged forth, like an abyssal maw ready to devour all beauty in the world.

”Why do I feel this way? This is the Sacred Land of Lingxu—the core of the righteous path. How could there be evil here? I must be mistaken.”

Thinking this, Li Tianwei immediately corrected his own feelings.

Then he stepped into the Grand Hall. The shadow beneath his feet gradually stretched under the dim light, as if in that moment, his silhouette was about to completely envelop the entire hall.

Crack…

At that instant, the massive doors of the Grand Hall slowly closed, and the light from outside vanished completely.

Only the grand seal atop the hall radiated divine light, illuminating the scene within entirely.

There, more than ten figures stood tall—men and women, young and old. Some had their souls emerged from their bodies, some revealed their Manifestations, while others had descended in their true forms.

Each occupied their own place, seated upon lofty thrones, gazing down at the entering Li Tianwei.

At this moment, Li Tianwei seemed tiny compared to them. Below them stood the Sacred Lord of Lingxu, who had just bowed his head in admission of guilt.

Such a scene was strikingly distinct, especially as those seated above were all of the Union Realm—beings whose bodies and spirits were as one. The pressure they released was not merely intimidating.

If an ordinary Golden Core cultivator were here, they would likely be crushed by the sheer weight of that intimidation.

But to Li Tianwei, there was no sense of oppression, no fear.

What feeling could there be? He had experienced far worse. In his mind, seeing so many ancestors gathered here only meant they must have already heard about what had happened in the Purple Profound Mansion.

For eliminating such a great threat to the Sacred Land of Lingxu, there would surely be a fine reward.

In Li Tianwei’s view, he was simply here to receive his reward—why would there be pressure?

Looking up at the ancestors seated above, Li Tianwei cupped his hands and bowed respectfully. He had always respected the old and cherished the young, and these Union Realm ancestors were all ancient beings who had lived for thousands of years. Basic courtesy and morality should still be observed.

Yet in the eyes of those Union Realm ancestors, Li Tianwei’s calm and unbothered demeanor only made them angrier—angry that this fellow was so oblivious to his own offense.

During the period they had been waiting for his return, several of these ancestors had already received reports that their own territories had been destroyed by Li Tianwei.

Immediately, one of the seated Union Realm ancestors could no longer hold back. Pointing directly at Li Tianwei, he shouted:

”Li Tianwei, do you admit your guilt?”

The deep voice, combined with the pressure of the Union Realm, was overwhelming, causing the entire Grand Hall to tremble.

At that moment, Li Tianwei, who was still bowing, slowly lifted his head, his gaze calm but slightly puzzled as he looked at those ancestors above.

”I am guilty?”

Li Tianwei pointed to himself and replied leisurely.