I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 319 - 304: Total Domination

"Brother Tian, what if the Holy Hall Disciples start challenging us? The rules say we can’t refuse."

A disciple of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect couldn’t help but speak up. Clearly, Qi Feiyu’s death had thrown them into complete disarray.

"You’ll have to fend for yourselves. Whoever gets targeted is just unlucky. Stall for as long as you can. Even delaying for a single day is a contribution to the main sect, and the main sect won’t forget your service!"

Tian Feng let out a cold laugh, and with a flicker of his body, he was the first to leave.

The main sect certainly hadn’t anticipated this. Qi Feiyu’s sudden death in battle had left them completely unprepared. Now, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect found themselves in the same position the Holy Hall had been in before. They faced not only a counterattack from the Holy Hall, but if their forces at the Cultivation Academy were wiped out, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect itself would be in peril. And it wasn’t just the Holy Hall; what other Sect would pass up such an opportunity?

Over the years, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect had been ruthless and unbridled in their exploitation. Both the enemies they had made and the wealth they had amassed were enough to make other powers covetous—even powers from other Small Thousand Realms.

Tian Feng truly hadn’t expected this. ’Who on earth is this Wang Meng?’ he wondered. ’Killing Qian Fei and then Qi Feiyu... it’s like something out of a dream.’

For the Holy Hall, this was a monumental achievement that undoubtedly called for a huge celebration. But the people who came to join in the festivities weren’t just Holy Hall Disciples. Yan Yuyue was there, Jiang Qingqing was there, and so were the members of the Dragon King Faction who had completed the last mission with Wang Meng. Even though Wang Meng had killed a "sealed" Qi Feiyu, it was still enough to make him famous overnight.

During the feast, Jiang Qingqing’s gaze was incredibly tender, her blushing face looking like it could melt steel. The more she looked at Wang Meng, the more she liked what she saw. ’He’s a perfect match for me, a match made in heaven,’ she thought. ’Our meeting was fate.’

He Zui hadn’t expected so many people to show up either. ’My poor wallet...’

Fortunately, Fan Hong was the one who ended up paying. Master Fan had nothing but a lot of Spirit Stones.

Back in his room, Wang Meng felt no trace of drunkenness. Each time his Godhood displayed its power, a residual sense of that higher state would linger for a while. This time, it would probably disappear even faster. Wang Meng had to seize this moment. Inside the Quiet Chamber, the Elemental Power in his body fluctuated and transformed. This was a chance to improve.

On Lv Yuantian’s desk lay intelligence reports from various locations within the Cultivation Academy.

Shan Lin stood respectfully before him. Lv Yuantian was not just a member of the Star Alliance, but a core member. For a soul mentor like Shan Lin, being able to get close to him was an excellent opportunity, one that Shan Lin was naturally determined to make the most of.

"Shan Lin, that interesting little fellow hasn’t appeared recently," Lv Yuantian said, tapping his fingers lightly on the desk.

Watching the rhythm of the tapping, Shan Lin’s mood grew heavy. It was clear the Dean hoped that person would appear more often, but Shan Lin didn’t understand why.

"Sir, his appearances are erratic. It has always been this way."

"Heh heh, if we wait too long, the effect from last time will fade. How is that matter I had you look into coming along?"

"Dean, I’ve gathered all the reports on unusual incidents from the past year, just as you instructed. That includes those from some of the lower-ranked Sects."

Lv Yuantian nodded. Shan Lin was quite meticulous; the files he held looked quite comprehensive. A report from the Hundred Battles Pavilion suddenly caught his eye: a challenger from the Twenty-Fifth Layer had defeated someone from the Forty-Sixth Layer.

"Wang Meng. How much do you know about him?"

A thoughtful smile suddenly touched the corners of Lv Yuantian’s lips.

"Dean, the boy’s background is a bit humble, but he’s very special. His Elemental Power level isn’t outstanding, and his entrance exam scores were among the worst. However, in the most recent test, he ranked first. I have been paying close attention to him."

Shan Lin watched Lv Yuantian’s expression, sensing something. He sighed inwardly. ’This was supposed to be my discovery, my accomplishment. But if the Dean has taken notice, it has nothing to do with me anymore.’

Lv Yuantian seemed to see right through Shan Lin’s thoughts. "Shan Lin, I will remember your part in this. Have him come see me."

The Ten Thousand Demons Sect had already lost the ability to fight back. Now was the time for a counterattack. The Holy Hall had seized complete control of the situation.

The task of hunting down the remnants fell to He Zui, who would lead Li Tianyi, Mingren, and Ning Zhiyuan. Meanwhile, Wang Meng, Ma Tian’Er, and Fan Hong were responsible for establishing their new faction.

Frankly, He Zui would never have dared to even dream of something like this before. But now, with Wang Meng, he had the confidence. For He Zui, this day had been long awaited. The conflict between the Holy Hall and the Ten Thousand Demons Sect was finally coming to a head.

This battle would also be enough to intimidate the other Sects of the Four Directions Small Thousand World and make them understand the power of the Holy Hall.

He Zui was basking in the glory. At his stage in life, much of what he lived for was this feeling of vindication. He felt his decision had been incredibly wise; anyone else in his position might not have had the courage to let a junior disciple take the leader’s role.

Furthermore, He Zui discovered that while he had initially thought Wang Meng was a loner, he had actually made quite a few friends, all of whom were among the top new disciples at the Cultivation Academy.

At that moment, Master Wang arrived at the magnificent Dean’s Tower, the center of power at the Cultivation Academy. This was Wang Meng’s first time meeting such an important figure. The Dean of the Cultivation Academy was a member of the Star Alliance, a top-tier master who held a significant position within the organization—not just some ordinary member from a common Sect.

This was the most powerful person Wang Meng had ever met.

Wang Meng looked at Lv Yuantian, and Lv Yuantian gazed back at Wang Meng with a smile. They stared at each other for a moment.

"Wang Meng. A Holy Hall Disciple from the Four Directions Small Thousand World. Exceptionally talented," Lv Yuantian said, speaking each word slowly, as if making small talk.

"Dean, if my Natural Life Mark Second Layer is considered ’exceptionally talented,’ then everyone must be a genius." Wang Meng feigned ignorance. ’I have no idea why someone at the Dean’s level would suddenly summon me,’ he thought. ’But in my experience, he’s a classic old fox—the kind of person who’ll sell you out and have you counting the money for him. The moment I saw Lv Yuantian, my guard went up.’

Qi Feiyu had actually been right. For Wang Meng, it was essential to hide his strength and bide his time. What he needed most right now was time to grow. But Qi Feiyu had been wrong about one thing: the person Wang Meng needed to lay low in front of wasn’t him, but rather someone like the man before him now—Lv Yuantian.

Lv Yuantian laughed, a very hearty laugh. "In all my years, I have seen many Cultivators in this academy. You are the first one to stand before me and play dumb on our very first meeting."

Wang Meng shrugged helplessly. "Dean, I’m telling the truth. You can verify it. If you happen to discover any hidden talents in me and decide to cultivate them vigorously, I would be eternally grateful."