A terrifying aura surged forth!
The disciples nearby felt an invisible yet overwhelming pressure descend upon them like a towering mountain crushing their bodies.
Some disciples were already gasping for breath. Those with weaker cultivation couldn't withstand the immense pressure and collapsed directly onto the ground!
This aura belonged to a half-step Dou Zong-level expert. Even Dou Huang-level cultivators with slightly lower cultivation might not be able to withstand it, let alone these disciples.
And this oppressive force had clearly been restrained to a large degree. Yet even so, it still felt like a mountain bearing down on the disciples.
On the other hand, Lin Fan remained completely unaffected, as if this crushing pressure didn't exist at all!
He continued to sit there nonchalantly, entirely unbothered.
The expressions of the gathered elders suddenly changed drastically.
"This powerful aura... it's the Supreme Sect Master!" Sensing the pressure, the elders instantly recognized its source.
A slightly lean figure slowly descended from the sky.
It was none other than Yun San, the former sect master of the Yunlan Sect and current Supreme Sect Master!
He wore a flowing robe of imperial purple and gold, his hair white like a crane's, yet his face youthful. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, like an endless abyss, exuding a profound and mysterious aura.
His profile was stern and resolute, and his nose sharp like a sword!
Just by standing there, he emitted a majestic presence that demanded awe and reverence!
He said nothing, only scanned the plaza with his gaze. When his eyes landed on Lin Fan, they narrowed slightly, and he promptly withdrew his pressure.
He was inwardly surprised: Oh? He's unaffected by my aura? No wonder he caused such a stir.
The moment Yun San withdrew his aura, the disciples on the plaza let out a collective sigh of relief!
Some lay sprawled on the ground gulping for air, others knelt while panting heavily.
Seeing Yun San emerge from seclusion, Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran hurried forward and knelt.
Yun Yun: "Greetings, Master!"
Nalan Yanran: "Greetings, Grandmaster!"
The elders quickly followed suit.
"Greetings, Supreme Sect Master!"
Yun San remained indifferent, only giving a slight nod before walking straight toward Lin Fan.
Only when they saw Yun San nod did Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and the other elders dare to stand.
But as they rose, they noticed he was heading straight for Lin Fan.
Yun Yun thought to herself: Could it be that Master came out early because of the unusual phenomenon just now?
Along the way, many disciples still hadn't recovered and remained slumped on the ground...
Lin Fan looked at Yun San and thought to himself: So this is Yun San, the legendary former sect master of Yunlan Sect?
In Lin Fan's memory, Yun San at this point hadn't yet been influenced by those Soul Hall bastards. He should still be a righteous figure.
A person with a clear sense of right and wrong—not one to blindly protect his own. He deeply valued the sect's reputation.
He was calm in the face of problems, acted with rationality, always thought before taking action, and considered the costs. He never made enemies without cause.
He could truly be called a man of justice.
Unfortunately, after being influenced by the Soul Hall, his temperament changed drastically. From someone who loved peace, he became an ambitious schemer, aggressively expanding Yunlan Sect's power and placing pawns throughout the empire's major cities.
He aimed to control the entire empire and dominate the entire Jia Ma Empire.
What a pity... all because of the Soul Hall's influence.
Yun San quietly observed Lin Fan. After a moment, he spoke: "With such talent, Yunlan Sect must spare no effort to nurture him!"
If this boy matured, it wouldn't be impossible for him to reach the Dou Zong realm in the future.
Then, Yun San said something nearly identical to Yun Yun.
"Would you be willing to take me as your master?"
The entire plaza fell silent in an instant—utterly dead silent!
Everyone was stunned—completely dumbfounded on the spot.
???
The Supreme Sect Master came out of seclusion just to take a disciple? This is too much!
Today, the disciples present had already been shocked multiple times. In just one short hour, they'd been hit with revelation after revelation.
Each one more shocking than the last. And now, they were simply left speechless.
The information overload was too much—they needed time to process it.
When Yun Yun took a disciple, it had been shocking and awe-inspiring.
But when the Supreme Sect Master Yun San took a disciple, they were just... stunned!
Those who had been criticizing Lin Fan earlier all fell silent. Before, when he was taken in by the sect master, they thought he'd just gotten lucky. But now? That theory was clearly nonsense.
Even the Supreme Sect Master who was in seclusion had come out to take him as a disciple. This person must truly possess extraordinary talent!
Otherwise, how could he have drawn out even the Supreme Sect Master?
Normally, the Supreme Sect Master wouldn't show himself unless something of monumental importance happened.
This, in turn, was proof of just how monstrous Lin Fan's talent was.
Even Lin Fan's expression at that moment was similar to theirs: What the hell?
The most stunned of all was Yun Yun. She was dazed.
Wasn't he supposed to be my disciple?
Why are you trying to take him too, Master?!
Doesn't that mean he'll become my junior brother?
Are you kidding me?! The person I was going to take as a disciple has now become my junior brother?!
Yun Yun had recognized Lin Fan's exceptional talent and had planned to take him under her wing. But now, even her master—who was supposed to be focused on breaking through to Dou Zong—had emerged from seclusion to snatch the opportunity.
Just how terrifying must Lin Fan's talent be, for Master to abandon his breakthrough at such a critical moment?
She had thought she might be overestimating Lin Fan—but now she realized she had actually underestimated him.
Nalan Yanran beside her was even more bewildered.
"Ahhh? What…?"
The person who was supposed to be her junior brother had suddenly become her Martial Uncle?
Nalan Yanran was utterly shaken.
Just who is this guy, to prompt Grandmaster to break precedent, come out of seclusion, and personally take him in as a disciple?!
In short, the entire Yunlan Sect, top to bottom, was rocked to its core, all because of Lin Fan!!!