"Loose cultivators are not allowed inside, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Ren Zong's voice echoed within the Golden Treasure Hall. Although not loud, it was like a divine decree, one that no one could defy.

Wu Dao stood by his side, his narrow eyes scanning the crowd.

He expressed through his demeanor that he shared the same thoughts as Ren Zong.

Currently, too many have intruded into the Golden Treasure Hall; they must first clear out some people before making further plans.

Thus, the loose cultivators without sect or affiliation became the first targets for the sect disciples to strike.

Under the command of the two, the disciples of the two sects brandished their magical soldiers and moved in groups toward the approaching loose cultivators.

There weren't many loose cultivators who made it this far, but there were still a dozen or so, each exerting all their energy. How could they scale the treasure mountain only to be forced to retreat?

Seeing the disciples of the two sects approaching, they also instantly released their magical soldiers.

Each wore an extremely angry expression, and many still bore fresh blood on their bodies.

One of them said, "Heavenly Pride Ren, I've heard that you care deeply for the junior brothers and sisters of your sect, but I didn't expect you to be so cold to outsiders!"

Another chimed in, "You just don't understand; he's probably putting on an act to better control the Celestial Star Upper Sect in the future."

Regardless of whether these words to incite discord were true or false, Ren Zong's expression changed instantly.

"Noisy!"

Ren Zong coldly shouted once more, striking the two who spoke with a palm.

A misty gigantic hand of the Dharma Aspect crossed space in an instant, grabbing the two.

The two felt all five senses had been sealed by the gigantic hand Dharma Aspect, unable to escape even as a primordial spirit!

They could only scream, "Just watch, once Ren Zong Wu Dao clears us loose cultivators, it'll be your turn, small sects..."

Before the person could finish speaking, he suddenly ceased to breathe.

Ren Zong flicked his hand lightly, and under his Star-Destroying Hand, the two bodies instantly turned to ash and scattered.

The other loose cultivators were shocked by the sight.

This Heavenly Pride Ren, residing among the elites, acted with extreme ruthlessness at the slightest disagreement.

What instilled more fear was how easily Ren Zong, with a single move, annihilated two loose cultivators who were also in the Primordial Spirit Realm. Are all elites from top-tier sects so terrifying?

Crushing the enemies with one strike, Ren Zong seemed to have done something trivial. He glanced at the remaining loose cultivators, and coldly said:

"I'll say it once more, all loose cultivators leave immediately!"

Standing beside Ren Zong, Wu Dao seemed to sigh and said:

"This is not a place you should intrude. One should know their limits. Count yourselves lucky to have entered this Golden Celestial Tomb. Why must you come to the Golden Treasure Hall? There's plenty of treasures left in the palaces below; you should leave!"

Wu Dao's voice was calm, devoid of any emotion.

What he said seemed somewhat reasonable but carried a condescending oversight.

Some were dissatisfied but dared not target Ren Zong again, so they turned their ire towards Wu Dao.

"Wu Dao, don't forget, you also come from a small sect. By your logic, you should leave too."

"Is Brother Wu someone you can compare to?"

Ren Zong unexpectedly spoke up for Wu Dao, leaving unclear when their relationship had become so close.

Wu Dao's narrow eyes locked onto the person who confronted him.

With a casual flick, a wisp of black energy shot out like an arrow, piercing the man's skull with lightning speed, causing him to instantly fall dead.

This display of power also shook the crowd. Those loose cultivators dared not speak further, all retreating from the Golden Treasure Hall, fleeing in panic.

In the face of absolute power, reasoning is futile; life and death are not in one's control.

Once they retreated, the disciples of the two sects under Ren Zong and Wu Dao guarded the entrance of the Golden Treasure Hall, blocking further entry.

Indeed, just as the previous loose cultivators had said, Ren Zong and Wu Dao's gaze fell upon the true inheritors of the other sects.

Immediately, within the Golden Treasure Hall, those true inheritors from other sects felt a dreadful premonition of death approaching.

"Those not from top-tier sects, those not among the Heavenly Pride, I think I needn't say more. Do you truly believe you can obtain treasures from within the Golden Treasure Hall?"

"Even if you obtain something by luck, do you think you can hold onto it?"

Ren Zong glanced across the remaining true inheritors of other sects, cleverly avoiding Niu Mo Upper Sect and Ning Qi, seemingly conveying two messages.

First, those he intended to drive away did not include them.

Second, he intended to act as the villain; naturally, the fewer the people inside the Golden Treasure Hall, the better. Driving others away reduces competition, which is beneficial to them, right?

Ning Qi watched them rely on the power of their status and top-tier sect influence to oppress the true inheritors, understanding them more clearly.

Before, they had used this same trick to drive away loose cultivators, even using the tactic of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys.

Surely later, they would employ the same strategy, targeting the Infinite Sword Sect.

However, Ning Qi was happy to see them act this way, for they would then realize they had provoked the wrong person.

Since they were willing to play the villain, let them do so thoroughly. Everyone would lay the blame on them, and even if they died later, none would speak up for them!

The true inheritors of those sects did not act impulsively like the previous loose cultivators, not even uttering a word.

Loose cultivators are used to freedom, knowing little, unable to see the true harshness of the sect world.

Top-tier sects have giants of the Integration Realm in command. If not for the balance between a few heavy sects, a single powerhouse could easily wipe out all their sects...

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