Yun Shuiqing nodded slightly. “Indeed, because I was right beside the Sect Leader when he died.”
“Oh?” Hu Yue’s eyes narrowed, a hint of killing intent flashing within them.
“So you can’t escape responsibility for the Sect Leader’s death!”
“Back then, the Sect Leader was already at the late stage of the Phecda Realm, while you were only at the early stage.”
“Why did you survive, but the Sect Leader died in the Nether Beast’s lair?”
Hu Yue’s words were sharp, causing even Python Lord and the old man, who had initially decided to side with her, to harbor some doubts.
“The Sect Leader fell ill during the fight with the Nether Beast,” Yun Shuiqing explained.
“Seeing the situation was dire, I tried to take him away, but he injured me instead.”
“You all know about the Sect Leader’s illness. Once it flares up, he recognizes no one.”
“I had no choice but to retreat alone.”
“And the Sect Leader, in his madness, didn’t know to retreat and ultimately died in the Nether Beast’s lair…”
Hu Yue didn’t refute Yun Shuiqing’s explanation but took a deep breath.
“The past is like smoke; there’s no point in questioning it now.”
“The urgent matter is to storm the Nether Beast’s lair and retrieve the Tianluo Divine Art!”
“Then we can re-elect a Sect Leader and revive our Tianluo Sect!”
“For the past two hundred years, I’ve been handling most of the sect’s affairs.”
“Youyu and Yan Jun have also been diligently assisting me.”
“So, I think it’s most appropriate for me to take the position of Sect Leader.”
Man Tianning laughed. “Tiger Lord, you don’t understand the rules.”
“According to our sect’s hierarchy, below the Sect Leader are the two emissaries.”
“Mr. Mo, the Ghost Emissary, has been missing for years, his life or death unknown. But the Charm Emissary, Fairy Yun, is right in front of you!”
“If anyone is to succeed the Sect Leader, it should be her!”
“Besides, if you become the Sect Leader, I will be the first to oppose it.”
“We, the Three Lords of Eagle, Tiger, and Python, have always been on the same level. What gives you the right to be above us?”
Hu Yue snorted coldly, lifting his left foot and stomping heavily on the ground, a surge of powerful energy sweeping in all directions.
“Because my realm is higher than yours, and I’ve cultivated the Tiger Fiend Divine Art to the third level!” Hu Yue said domineeringly.
Man Tianning glared angrily but had nothing to say.
Due to being ambushed and severely injured before, he had spent many years recuperating.
As a result, his realm hadn’t advanced and had even stagnated.
Seeing Man Tianning dare not compete, Hu Yue arrogantly turned to Yun Shuiqing.
“Charm Emissary, what do you have to say?” he asked, staring directly at her.
Yun Shuiqing silently looked at Little Yao, who was leaning against Fang Ling. Little Yao had already fallen asleep.
Sensing Hu Yue and the others approaching, she had put her to sleep beforehand.
“Tiger Lord, I have no intention of taking the Sect Leader’s position, but I can’t let you take it either.”
“Even if I accept you, the Ghost Emissary won’t when he returns.”
“And Eagle Lord, she’s even more proud and won’t acknowledge you.”
“The sect will still be divided, with little improvement,” she said.
“So, the most suitable candidate for the Sect Leader’s position is Little Yao.”
“She is the Sect Leader’s daughter. The timing wasn’t right back then, so I had to keep her in slumber until recently…”
“With her as the Sect Leader, and us assisting her, no one will object.”
“Only then does our Tianluo Sect have a real chance of revival.”
“She is the Sect Leader’s daughter?” A hint of surprise flashed in Tiger Lord’s eyes.
He looked at the old man and asked seriously, “Master Qingmu, can you confirm this?”
Master Qingmu nodded and replied, “I secretly compared last night.”
“She indeed carries the Sect Leader’s bloodline.”
“Tiger Lord, if you truly wish for the revival of our Tianluo Sect, follow the Charm Emissary’s suggestion.”
“You really think she’s that kind-hearted?” Tiger Lord snorted coldly.
“This little girl was raised by her and is close to her. In the future, she’ll surely listen to her more.”
“In the end, she’ll just be a puppet in Yun Shuiqing’s hands!”
“Even so, it’s more conducive to unity than you becoming the Sect Leader,” Master Qingmu said.
“You!” Tiger Lord clenched his fists in anger.
At this moment, the valiant Water Guard Youyu behind Tiger Lord suddenly interjected, “Wait, wasn’t there a young man with you just now?”
Yun Shuiqing and the others quickly looked around, but Fang Ling was nowhere to be seen!
No one knew when he had disappeared.
“Damn it, wasn’t he here just now?”
Man Tianning touched his bald head in confusion.
Master Qingmu’s face changed, and he said solemnly, “This person is terrifying, slipping away silently right before our eyes!”
Yun Shuiqing was also stunned, staring blankly at where Little Yao was.
She clearly remembered Fang Ling standing by Little Yao’s side just now.
“Charm Emissary, who is that person?” Tiger Lord asked sternly.
Yun Shuiqing replied, “Someone I met on the way. I thought he was just a young master from a noble family…”
“This person knows many secrets of our sect. We can’t let him go.”
“Tiger Lord, let’s discuss the Sect Leader’s position later.”
“First, we need to find this person!”
Tiger Lord nodded solemnly. “Agreed!”
“This kid shouldn’t have gone far; he’s still in Heaven Severing Mountain.”
Suddenly, a terrifying beast roar came from the depths of Heaven Severing Mountain.
Yun Shuiqing wouldn’t forget this roar; it was the Nether Beast’s voice!
The continuous roars seemed to be wails, unsettling everyone.
“The Tianluo Divine Art is crucial! Let’s see what’s happening with the Nether Beast first,” Yun Shuiqing said.
The two originally hostile groups, due to the sudden change in situation, joined forces and headed straight for the depths of Heaven Severing Mountain.
…
At this moment, deep within Heaven Severing Mountain, in the Nether Beast’s lair.
The suddenly vanished Fang Ling was now in this dangerous lair.
“Little thing, if you don’t submit, I’ll eat you!” Fang Ling gently patted the Nether Beast’s head, speaking in an extremely gentle tone.
Not long ago, he had been watching the drama unfold in the Tianluo Sect, but suddenly, he sensed the Nether Beast trying to escape.
It was probably the most suitable mount around here, and Fang Ling couldn’t let it slip away, so he quietly approached.
With his Megrez Realm cultivation, he subdued it with a wave of his hand.
However, most demons are inherently proud. Though subdued instantly, the Nether Beast refused to submit.
So, Fang Ling gave it a good beating, which was the reason for the continuous wails earlier.
Seeing it still unresponsive, Fang Ling was about to use it for practice.
“Forget it, the next one will be more obedient.”
But just then, the Nether Beast suddenly whimpered, looking at him with fawning eyes.
Facing death, it finally submitted, willing to become Fang Ling’s mount.
“Knowing to repent, very good!” Fang Ling smiled. “Then I’ll spare your life.”
The Nether Beast’s form resembled a black panther, but it had a pair of golden horns on its head.
Its body was covered in thick black scales, with lightning flickering between its claws and fangs, making it very mystical.
It not only possessed terrifying attack power but could also merge with the darkness.
In the night or dark places, it would have unparalleled speed.
Its true form was several zhang tall, but now, to accommodate Fang Ling, it had to compress its size to that of a horse.
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