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Chapter 535 (2): Differences In the Paper Kites In the Sky (Teaser)

Jiang Shangzhen raised his hands before cupping them together, and a green water droplet formed by the essence of water fortune took shape over the palms of his hands. He then gently closed his hands over the water droplet as he continued, "Back when that accountant went to see you on your island, do you think he was looking up to you? No. What he respected and revered were the rules that had come into existence because of you.

“However, there will eventually come a day when you will feel below him, even if you're standing at the summit of Palace Willow Island, while he stands at this dock. If you continue in this manner without making any significant changes, then that day won't be far away at all."

"I have been enlightened," Liu Laocheng said.

"As expected, you're more receptive to the words of an Immortal Tier cultivator," Jiang Shangzhen said with a smile. "From now on, you have to focus on educating yourself, while I have to focus on cultivation."

Liu Laocheng heaved a faint sigh.

"Perhaps someday, I'll return to the Parasol Leaf Continent to preside over the Jade Tablet Sect," Jiang Shangzhen continued. "If that happens, you'll be the next leader of the True Realm Sect. When it comes to Liu Zhimao, you can choose to restrict him to the pinnacle of the Unpolished Jade Tier and make it so that he doesn't even have the courage to reach the Immortal Tier.

“Alternatively, if you're in a fine mood and deem him to no longer be a threat to you, then you can allow him to reach the Immortal Tier before sending him out to establish a lower sect for the True Realm Sect. I'm not trying to paint a false picture of grandeur for you here. I'm far from a gentleman, but I'm not that unscrupulous."

A thoughtful look appeared in Liu Laocheng's eyes.

There were designated people in the True Realm Sect tasked with collecting newspapers from the Parasol Leaf Continent, and at the moment, there were rumors swirling around that the leader of the Jade Tablet Sect may have already gone into seclusion to pursue the unfathomable Ascension Tier.

Liu Laocheng wasn't unfamiliar with Sect Leader Xun Yuan. After all, they...