Insubordination: Thrown into the dungeon!

Xiao Fan won first place in this inner sect competition.

On the high platform, several elders, including Gu Qingxue, showed expressions of surprise.

No one expected that this seemingly ordinary disciple would be able to unleash such amazing potential.

Once he successfully establishes his foundation, his future prospects will be limitless.

As arranged beforehand, Gu Qingxue stood up, announced the results, and prepared to award the prize to Xiao Fan.

However, Xiao Fan's gaze did not fall on the Foundation Establishment Pill.

He gazed at the aloof and stunningly beautiful figure on the high platform, his eyes burning with passion.

He stepped forward and said loudly, "Sect Master, I also have a gift I would like to give you."

The training ground was the focus of everyone's attention.

Xiao Fan was in high spirits, having won first place in the competition.

He believed that now was the best time to express his feelings to the sect leader, Gu Qingxue.

He suppressed his excitement and carefully took out an exquisite jade box from his storage bag.

"I hereby report to the Sect Master." He held up the jade box, his voice loud and clear, full of confidence.

"Disciple Xiao Fan has lived up to expectations and won first place in the competition. I have long admired the sect leader."

Inside is a Youth Preservation Pill that the disciple purchased from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce at great expense.

"I wish to offer this pill to the Sect Master as a token of my sincere gratitude, and I hope the Sect Master will accept it."

These words caused an uproar in the room.

Countless gazes converged on Xiao Fan, filled with envy, jealousy, and other emotions.

Although the Youth Preservation Pill is not of high grade, it has a fatal attraction for any female cultivator.

Xiao Fan's actions were tantamount to publicly expressing his love.

However, Gu Qingxue's reaction on the high platform was beyond everyone's expectations.

There was no joy on her beautiful, aloof face; instead, there was a hint of detachment and coldness.

Of course, she saw through Xiao Fan's undisguised little scheme.

But now that her heart belongs to someone else, how could she possibly accept gifts from other men?

"No need," she refused decisively. "The rewards for the sect competition are the same for everyone. I cannot accept your personal offer. Please leave."

Her voice, though still clear and cold, carried an undeniable air of authority.

Xiao Fan's smile froze slightly.

He never expected that his carefully prepared gift would be rejected in public.

He was not reconciled.

He stepped forward, his tone becoming increasingly sincere: "Sect Master, this gift is merely a token of my appreciation, and I have no other intentions. Please, Sect Master, accept it."

He thought that as long as he was sincere enough, he could win over this icy beauty.

However, he did not notice that a cold killing intent had flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes beside him.

"presumptuous."

A detached yet supremely authoritative voice slowly rang out.

Lu Yuan spoke calmly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"How dare a mere inner disciple defy the sect leader in public? This is utterly disrespectful and unbecoming of a superior."

A terrifying pressure emanated from him, instantly enveloping the entire training ground.

Xiao Fan felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on his soul.

His legs went weak, and he almost knelt down on the spot.

"Considering that this is your first offense and that you helped the sect win first place in the competition, we will take this opportunity to..."

Lu Yuan's gaze fell on Xiao Fan, his eyes indifferent, as if looking at an ant: "Then I will punish you by sending you to the Netherworld Dungeon to reflect on your mistakes in silence for half a month, as a warning to others."

These words shocked everyone present.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingxiao dared not delay in the slightest. He immediately stepped forward and shouted in a deep voice, "Men, take Xiao Fan away and send him to the Netherworld Dungeon."

Two disciples from the Enforcement Hall immediately stepped forward, one on each side, and grabbed Xiao Fan's arms.

Xiao Fan was completely stunned.

His face turned deathly pale instantly.

The Netherworld Dungeon.

He had certainly heard of the place's reputation.

Deep within the dungeon, the Nine Nether Winds blow year-round. These winds are formless and intangible, yet they can penetrate the flesh and pierce the soul.

Let alone him, who is only at the Qi Refining stage.

Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator were imprisoned there, he would be severely injured, if not killed.

Historically, no disciple in the Qi Refining stage has ever survived more than three days in prison.

Needless to say, it took half a month.

This is tantamount to killing him.

"No... Ancestor, spare me! This disciple knows he was wrong." He finally felt fear and began to struggle and beg for mercy.

However, Lu Yuan didn't even glance at him again.

In his heart, he frantically called out to his master.

"Master, save me! Quickly, possess me and take me away from here!"

From within the ring, the voice of the Medicine Venerable was surprisingly calm: "Fan'er, calm down, there is still a chance for this matter to turn around."

"Although the Qingyun Ancestor had the intention to kill you, he did not take direct action, but only imprisoned you."

Presumably, this is also to save face for the sect. With your Ancient Sacred Body, even if you were in the Netherworld Dungeon, you might not be in any danger to your life.

Perhaps this is a stroke of good fortune that belongs to you.

Hearing his master's words, Xiao Fan's heart finally calmed down a little.

But his eyes were filled with resentment and hatred as he looked at Lu Yuan.

Gu Qingxue had no objection to Lu Yuan's actions.

In fact, when Xiao Fan presented her with a gift in public, making her feel embarrassed, she had already developed a dislike for him.

After Xiao Fan was taken away.

Lu Yuan's gaze swept over the other disciples who had ranked in the top ten of the competition below.

He spoke slowly, and his voice once again resounded throughout the entire venue.

"You all performed reasonably well in today's competition."

"I have decided that, with the exception of Xiao Fan, each of the top ten in this competition will receive an additional Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill as a reward."

The words fell.

The nine disciples were stunned at first, and then burst into uncontrollable ecstasy.

Perfect Foundation Building Pill.

They all knelt down on the ground, shouting excitedly.

"Thank you for the reward, Ancestor."

Their eyes were filled with endless respect and gratitude as they looked at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan nodded calmly.

These Perfect Foundation Establishment Pills were originally taken from Xiao Fan.

Now, by making the best use of resources, we can not only cultivate nine perfect disciples for the sect, but also win over the hearts of many.

Why not do it.

……

The dark dungeon was cold and damp.

Xiao Fan was roughly thrown in.

The moment the stone gate closed, invisible gusts of wind, as sharp as steel needles, swept towards him from all directions.

"ah."

He let out a scream.

The Nine Netherworld Gale directly penetrated his skin and muscles, and acted on his bones and meridians.

The pain was as if countless ants were gnawing at his bone marrow.

He immediately activated his Ancient Sacred Body, and golden blood energy surged from his body, forming a faint protective shield that enveloped him.

The erosion from the strong winds was only slightly reduced after that.

Even so, he still felt unbearable pain.