The Black Shark Society cultivator leading the team was so furious that smoke seemed to be coming out of his head. He leaped onto his flying sword and sped towards Thundercloud Peak.
At that moment, he heard Alaric Ye's voice.
"Senior Brother Zhou, you've made so many mistakes today, greatly damaging the Black Shark Society's prestige. If you go back, you'll surely face severe punishment. Why not take this chance to betray the Black Shark Society, expose their many crimes, and become a whistleblower? Let the enforcement team take them down, and you'll save your own life!"
"Senior Brother Zhou, I'm a good person. Listen to my advice: there's no going back to the Black Shark Society. Death is right in front of you!"
The Black Shark Society cultivator surnamed Zhou halted immediately. For a moment, he truly didn't know whether he should return to the Black Shark Society. He also realized...
Although Alaric Ye's logic was somewhat exaggerated, it was absolutely correct.
Today, he had made such a huge mistake, bringing disgrace to the Black Shark Society. This matter would surely spread throughout the servants, the outer sect, and the inner sect within a day. Even some Foundation Establishment stewards would know all about it.
Given the Black Shark Society's way of doing things, if he didn't get punished, it would be like the sun rising in the west.
Betraying the Black Shark Society and immediately reporting their crimes to the enforcement team... receiving their protection was indeed a clear path...
But he also knew that the Black Shark Society had deep roots, and the president of the Black Shark Society was the beloved grandson of an elder in the sect, one of the five Chosen of the Top Xuan Sect, with boundless mana and a high status.
Such a person was not someone he could afford to offend...
Whether he went back or not, there would be no good outcome. What should he do?
As he was hesitating, a purple streak of light flashed across the sky, followed by a powerful aura spreading out. Everyone felt as if a giant stone had suddenly pressed down on their chests.
A young man in a purple robe stood on the flying sword. His long hair flowed freely, and he carried two massive curved blades on his back. One of his eyes was wrapped in a black bandage, giving him a fierce and unparalleled presence!
This was a cultivator at the thirteenth level of Qi Refining!
It was known that typically, reaching the Great Perfection of the twelfth level of Qi Refining was enough to consume a Foundation Establishment Pill and step into the Foundation Establishment stage. Only some prodigies could cultivate to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining or even higher.
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The higher the level in the Qi Refining stage, the more solid the cultivation foundation. Once stepping into the Foundation Establishment stage, it would no longer be an ordinary Foundation Establishment but at least an Earth Foundation Establishment, possibly even a Heaven Foundation Establishment!
This was a Chosen pursuing Heaven Foundation Establishment!
He was the president of the Black Shark Society, one of the five Chosen of the Top Xuan Sect, Louis Ren!
Almost everyone’s expressions changed slightly, and then they all cupped their fists and bowed respectfully to Louis Ren: "Greetings, Senior Brother Ren!"
Including the three members of the enforcement team.
Louis Ren looked down at everyone, finally fixing his gaze on Alaric Ye. At that moment, Alaric felt his heart pounding, as if he were being watched by a Foundation Establishment expert.
Indeed, it was said that Louis Ren had successfully escaped from Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators multiple times, even injuring them.
Louis Ren said calmly, "I am aware of today's events. Junior Brother Alaric, you are quite impressive—ruthless and possessing extraordinary wisdom, adept at using rules and conditions."
"Your talent isn't too bad either; you have potential."
"Would you like to join my Black Shark Society? In the future, contribute to our Top Xuan Sect and the Black Shark Society, and I will reward you with many treasures to aid your cultivation!"
Everyone was shocked.
No one expected that Louis Ren had come not to trouble Alaric Ye, but to invite him to join the Black Shark Society. Louis Ren actually appreciated Alaric Ye, who had almost caused a significant loss to the Black Shark Society!
Alaric Ye was also slightly stunned, but he quickly regained his composure. He raised his head, his brows slightly furrowed.
What did Alaric Ye hate the most?
He hated being looked down upon!
He hated when people spoke to him in a master-to-servant tone!
He hated being anyone's lackey!
"Senior Brother Ren, I have no interest in the Black Shark Society." Alaric Ye's face was calm, his voice exceptionally indifferent, without a trace of respect for Louis Ren, as if he were speaking to someone of equal status!
He was no longer the humble servant who bowed to everyone. He had his own dignity and pride, and he would never need a master to reward him with anything again!
"Oh? Are you angry at the Black Shark Society's unfair actions? Unwilling to join us in our misdeeds?"
Alaric Ye shook his head.
"I never believed there was absolute fairness anywhere; I just don't like it!"
"Don't like it? Interesting. Alaric Ye, I will remember you."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted to the Black Shark Society outer sect team leader, who was already scared out of his wits. Feeling Louis Ren's gaze, he immediately collapsed emotionally and knelt on the ground.
"Senior Brother Ren, I have always been absolutely loyal to the Black Shark Society and to you. Please spare me, please spare me!"
Louis Ren merely gave him a cold glance and said indifferently, "Foolish waste. From now on, you are no longer a member of my Black Shark Society. Remember to think before you speak in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, he transformed into a purple light and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Everyone let out a long sigh of relief.
"Senior Brother Ren's pressure is terrifying, even more so than a cultivator at the early Foundation Establishment stage!"
"I heard he already has the capability of Earth Foundation Establishment but disdains it. He aims to achieve Heaven Foundation Establishment, becoming the first terrifying existence in five hundred years in the Cultivation World of the Dragon-seeking Mountain Range to succeed in Heaven Foundation Establishment!"
"I heard that while adventuring in the demonic lair of the Dragon-seeking Mountain Range, he accidentally entered an ancient cultivator's relic, passed the trials, and consumed a thousand-year snow lotus, gaining a supreme Water Spiritual Root!"
"Why would such a terrifying existence form something as vile as the Black Shark Society? He has the backing of an elder and is an unparalleled Chosen; he doesn't lack spirit stones or resources!"
"Maybe... he just finds it amusing. Don't forget, Senior Brother Ren is inherently eccentric and has a peculiar personality. Among the five Chosen, none have ordinary temperaments!"
"Who would have thought that a small mistake by a Black Shark Society lackey would attract Senior Brother Ren? It doesn't make sense; the Black Shark Society has so many inner sect members!"
"Are you an idiot? He clearly came for Alaric Ye. Have you ever seen him speak so much to a newly admitted first-level Qi Refining cultivator? It's obvious he greatly appreciates Alaric Ye and wants to recruit him into the Black Shark Society for cultivation, but Alaric Ye actually refused..."
"Alaric Ye is also a strange person. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare chance to be recognized by one of the five Chosen. Many people dream of such an opportunity."
"Junior Brother Alaric, that was foolish."
"Alaric Ye dared to speak to Senior Brother Ren in such a tone; it was incredible! I was afraid Senior Brother Ren would cut Alaric Ye in half with one strike."