Hao Ren was utterly unable to comprehend how he had ruined the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land's" grand plan, meticulously prepared for ten thousand years.
He hadn't done anything!
This is poisonous!
All of you sacred lands are completely poisonous!
Hao Ren was both scared and enraged!
It was all over for him!
The "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land" was so formidable; what if they came for him…
The consequences were unimaginable!
Hao Ren was completely incapable of resisting an assault from the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land."
"It's over!"
It was truly "over!"
...
At this time.
Inside the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land."
The Ancestral Master's Secret Chamber.
Three "Nascent Soul Ancestors" convened a joint "secret meeting."
All "Nascent Soul Elders" of the entire "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land" were present, not one was to be missing.
Even "Elder Black Dragon," who was severely injured and further cursed by Hao Ren, actively participated in the "secret meeting" while battling his inner demons and spitting blood.
His spirit was commendable!
This "secret meeting" concerned the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land's" ten-thousand-year plan, and the atmosphere of the meeting was oppressive!
The three "Nascent Soul Ancestors" wore increasingly grim expressions, their gazes cold.
The "Nascent Soul Elders" remained silent, trembling.
After an unknown period, the Great Ancestor "Long Liulin" slowly spoke, his voice heavy with icy fury.
"A plan meticulously prepared for so many years, for which the Sacred Land poured countless resources into cultivating three young prodigies… Hmph, they actually lost to three bumpkins from the Eastern Wasteland Mountain Range! Can any of you give me a reasonable explanation?"
All the "Nascent Soul Elders" lowered their heads.
The "Hidden Dragon Ranking" tournament had resulted in the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land" losing face completely!
Their meticulously cultivated "Heavenly Dragon Three Prodigies" had actually been defeated by three "bumpkins!"
This incident had become the most popular "great joke" in the "Great New Dynasty" recently.
Countless people, openly and secretly, were mocking the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land."
What was even more unacceptable was that the "Heavenly Dragon Three Prodigies'" mental states had collapsed, and they had since become dejected and lost their drive.
They ranked at the bottom of the "Hidden Dragon Ranking."
This situation resulted in the vast "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land" ultimately obtaining only a dozen or so "Cave Profound Secret Orders."
A complete humiliation!
It was truly a complete humiliation!
This time, the "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land" had not only lost face but also its substance.
For the past few months, the "Heavenly Dragon Three Ancestors" had been in seclusion, making final preparations for the imminent "ten-thousand-year plan."
However, upon emerging from seclusion filled with excitement, the "Heavenly Dragon Three Ancestors" heard not news of victory, but of "utter humiliation."
The "Heavenly Dragon Three Ancestors" immediately lost their tempers.
The most hot-tempered Great Ancestor, "Long Liulin," shattered a small peak on the spot.
Hundreds of handyman disciples residing on that peak perished, not a single one survived.
"Long Liulin's" icy gaze swept slowly over the assembled "Nascent Soul Elders."
His tone grew increasingly chilling and frigid.
His killing intent was almost uncontrollable.
"What, have all the elders of my Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land become spineless cowards? With such a massive blunder, does no one dare step forward to take responsibility?"
The "Nascent Soul Elders" trembled.
When the Great Ancestor "Long Liulin" became enraged, it was no laughing matter; people would truly die!
A "Nascent Soul Elder" might be formidable and respected by others in the outside world.
However, before the Great Ancestor "Long Liulin," these "Nascent Soul Elders" were less than insignificant.
If the Great Ancestor "Long Liulin" wished to kill them, it would be as effortless as crushing an ant.
Some "Nascent Soul Elders" could no longer bear it and glared fiercely at "Elder Black Dragon."
Black Dragon, you should be the one to bravely step forward and confess your guilt!
"Elder Black Dragon" led the team for the "Hidden Dragon Ranking" tournament; he bore full responsibility!
"Elder Black Dragon" was helpless; he knew he could no longer remain silent.
Cough, cough…
"Elder Black Dragon" coughed out a mouthful of blood, his face pale, trembling, and he weakly stood up.
"Disciple Black Dragon, pays respects to the three Ancestral Masters, cough, cough, cough…"
"Elder Black Dragon" bowed to the "Heavenly Dragon Three Ancestors." Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe, and now he was "cursed," with his "inner demons acting up," he couldn't help but cough up blood.
Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough…
"Elder Black Dragon's" cough this time was particularly violent.
He couldn't cover it even with his hand.
Crimson blood dripped from between "Elder Black Dragon's" fingers.
Soon, a small pool formed before him.
It looked shocking!
"Long Liulin" frowned even more deeply upon seeing this.
Are all the Nascent Soul Elders of my "Heavenly Dragon Sacred Land" this "weak" now?
Just as "Elder Black Dragon" managed to stop coughing blood, his "inner demons" erupted again.
"Heh heh heh…"
A layer of black energy veiled "Elder Black Dragon's" face.
His expression became extremely ferocious, his features contorted.
Simultaneously, he let out a series of eerie cackles, the sound incredibly chilling.
In the vast "Ancestral Master Hall," only "Elder Black Dragon's" strange laughter was heard, making the atmosphere increasingly eerie.
"Long Liulin's" forehead veins bulged; he could no longer tolerate it and was about to lash out.
At this critical juncture, "Elder Black Dragon" finally suppressed his "inner demons," and his entire being returned to normal.
"Ancestral Masters, I apologize. I, cough, cough… I've been having inner demons recently, and they got out of control just now. It was unintentional…"
"Elder Black Dragon" repeatedly apologized, begging for forgiveness.
Seeing his "humble and subservient" demeanor, the Great Ancestor "Long Liulin" found it difficult to erupt, so he could only wave his hand with a dark expression and say coldly.
"Black Dragon, tell me, what happened at the Hidden Dragon Ranking tournament?"
"Yes, yes!"
"Elder Black Dragon" nodded obsequiously. Just as he was about to answer, his internal injuries and "inner demons" flared up again.
"Reporting to the Ancestral Masters, the situation is as follows, cough, cough, cough… Spitting blood.jpg… Heh heh heh… Demon laugh.jpg…"
After much fuss, "Elder Black Dragon" said nothing. He either coughed blood or "demon laughed," making the atmosphere of the entire venue incredibly bizarre.
The Great Ancestor "Long Liulin" lost his patience and slapped "Elder Black Dragon" away with a palm.
Go die to the side and spit blood slowly.
"Can anyone tell me what exactly happened?"
Seeing "Elder Black Dragon's" fate, everyone dared not delay. Immediately, several knowledgeable "Nascent Soul Elders" stepped forward.
They recounted the entire ordeal to the Great Ancestor "Long Liulin" in detail.
"Long Liulin's" eyes narrowed slightly, and cold light flashed as they opened and closed.
"You're saying that those three Foundation Establishment brats from the countryside had a so-called senior guiding them. And that Daoist Jin Mo inexplicably became stronger, also very likely due to that so-called senior…"