I was just collecting them casually, how did the disciples become emperors?

Ye Xinghe and Ximen Feixue rushed back to Tongtian Peak at lightning speed.

As soon as I stepped into the peak realm, before I could feel the familiar rich spiritual energy, I noticed that the atmosphere around me was strange.

I saw a group of people gathered together, talking and arguing loudly, and the center of the crowd was Zhao Changsheng.

Those people, with smiles on their faces, pulled Zhao Changsheng's arms, talking one after another, their words like a machine gun: "Changsheng, you are extremely talented, it would be a waste of your talent to stay in Tongtian Peak! I have countless medicinal herbs on Shenyao Peak, any one of which can help you advance your cultivation rapidly. We also have all kinds of rare elixirs, which are freely available. Come with me!"

"That's right. The sword techniques of Lingjian Peak are exquisite and unparalleled. With your aptitude, if you practice our sword techniques, you will become famous in a few years. Why bother wasting your time following Ye Xinghe? Ye Xinghe is a good-for-nothing peak master who has made no achievements himself. What can he teach you? Don't be stubborn!" Another person echoed, his words full of disdain and ridicule.

Zhao Changsheng's brows arched as he violently shook off the hands that were pulling at him, saying righteously, "Shut up! What do you know? My master has been so kind to me, teaching me everything he knows. If it weren't for his meticulous instruction, there would be no Zhao Changsheng today! How could I, Zhao Changsheng, be so ungrateful and selfless? Stop slandering my master, or I'll be rude to you!"

Seeing this, everyone looked at each other in confusion, but still did not give up.

Such a good seedling, why would you be so stubborn?

Zhao Mingyue, the head of Mingyue Peak, walked slowly out from behind the crowd with light lotus steps. She was graceful in her moon-white robe, but her words were as sharp as ice and frost. "Zhao Changsheng, how can you not understand what's going on? What qualifications does Ye Xinghe have to be your master? He's been hogging Tongtian Peak's resources for years, but his cultivation has remained stagnant. Besides you, who else can he teach a disciple worth your respect?"

"He's clearly misleading young people. If you follow him, you'll be dragged down and become obscured by the crowd sooner or later."

Ye Xinghe was hiding nearby, taking in the entire scene, and anger suddenly flared up in his heart.

He already knew that many people looked down on him, but he didn't expect that while he was out recruiting disciples, someone would openly come to his house to steal his girlfriend and slander him so unscrupulously.

He snorted coldly, then appeared and strode towards the crowd. "Hey, what are you guys up to? You're trying to steal my apprentice while I'm away, and you're even plotting against me?"

Zhao Mingyue was slightly startled when she saw Ye Xinghe appear, then she raised her chin with an arrogant look, "Ye Xinghe, you've come at the perfect time. The competition is coming up in ten days, and everyone knows how good you are. Zhao Changsheng is extremely talented, and you can't let him overshadow him."

"If you know what's good for you, let Changsheng go with us now to avoid embarrassment."

Ye Xinghe sneered, "Zhao Mingyue, you've made a good calculation. But who said that Tongtianfeng would lose? The competition hasn't even started yet, and you're so sure. Isn't it a little early?"

Zhao Mingyue folded her arms and sneered, "Just you? Tongtian Peak has always been at the bottom of the competitions over the years. What can you possibly do? Stop daydreaming. If you lose, just get out of Tongtian Peak and Zhao Changsheng will naturally be ours!"

A flicker of determination flashed in Ye Xinghe's eyes. He stepped forward, looked Zhao Mingyue in the eyes, and spoke slowly, "Alright, since you're so confident, let's make a bet! In the competition in ten days, if Tongtian Peak loses, I, Ye Xinghe, will pack up and leave without a second thought. You can choose my apprentice as yours."

"But if I win, from now on, you are not allowed to have any ideas about my apprentice, and you must be respectful when you see me next time!"

"You are also not allowed to say anything irresponsible in front of me, Tongtian Peak. How about that?"

Zhao Mingyue was secretly delighted, thinking that this bet was a sure win, so she readily accepted it.

"Okay! It's a deal. Everyone present here will be a witness. In ten days, let's see how Ye Xinghe ends up!"

After saying that, she flicked her sleeves and left with a group of people. Before leaving, she didn't forget to turn back and taunt: "Ye Xinghe, prepare for your funeral!"

After everyone left, Ye Xinghe turned to look at Zhao Changsheng and Ximen Feixue. They both looked solemn.

"Changsheng, Feixue, don't let this situation bother you. If an enemy comes, we will fight him with our troops. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. Since I dare to make this bet, I must be fully confident. Besides, we at Tongtian Peak are not soft persimmons that can be easily manipulated."

As he spoke, he pointed sideways at Ximen Feixue and introduced him with a smile, "Changsheng, this is my new disciple, Ximen Feixue. The Ximen family suffered a great disaster a while ago, being bullied and humiliated by villains. That evil woman, Lu Qianqiu, broke off the engagement and even attempted to wipe out his entire family. When I encountered him, I saved his family and, seeing his excellent aptitude, I accepted him as my disciple."

Of course, he wouldn't say it was recommended by the system.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Changsheng immediately bowed to Ximen Feixue and said, "So it's you, Junior Brother Ximen. What happened to you is truly outrageous! Fortunately, Master saved you. From now on, when you enter Tongtian Peak, you'll be one of our brothers. Junior Brother, don't worry. With me, Zhao Changsheng, here, no one else will dare to bully you again!"

Ximen Feixue was deeply moved and quickly returned the greeting, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother! I've been praised by Master many times since I joined the sect. I hope you'll give me more guidance in the future. I will definitely devote my full effort to cultivation and live up to the high expectations of Master and Senior Brother."

Ye Xinghe showed a look of relief and nodded, saying, "There's no need for you two to be so polite. Since we're fellow disciples, you should support each other and work together. This is of vital importance to us. The outcome of the competition is a matter of great importance to Tongtian Peak."

"Hurry up and practice."

After saying that, Zhao Changsheng turned and left.

Master is right, he must start practicing quickly.

As for Ximen Feixue, Ye Xinghe let him practice the secret book on his own.

And of course, he went to drink tea leisurely.

As for the competition, I'll just win without any effort.

Sima family.

The head of the family, Sima Hongyuan, sat upright on the main seat, his face terribly gloomy. He held a secret letter tightly in his hand, and the letter paper rustled as it was rubbed in his palm.

A group of family elders and deacons gathered below, all of them silent as a mouse, occasionally stealing glances at the head of the family, secretly thinking that something was wrong.

"boom!"

Sima Hongyuan slammed the secret letter on the table and roared, "That Ye Xinghe is so bold! How dare he openly interfere in the affairs of our Sima family? He even destroyed the Black Centipede and accepted Ximen Feixue as his apprentice. Does he think that our Sima family is vegetarian?"

The sound made everyone's eardrums hurt and the crystal chandelier rustled.

The Black Centipede was now slumped in a corner, his body hunched and his face pale. With his meridians completely damaged, he no longer had the arrogance and domineering look he once had.

Trembling and crying, he complained, "Master, Ye Xinghe's methods are strange and cruel. I... I have no power to fight back. He slapped me twice in the air, making me dizzy, and then immediately destroyed my cultivation. He also threatened that anyone who provokes Tongtian Peak will die."

"Useless!" Sima Hongyuan's eyes widened as he glared at Hei Wu fiercely. "You can't even handle such a simple task, and you're bringing shame to our Sima family. What's the point of keeping you around?"