Published: February 25, 2025
"Inform the ancestors of each lineage, those who do not wish to attend may not come, but a representative must be sent to participate."
"Additionally, regardless of whether the elders or disciples of each lineage are in seclusion, they must not be absent. Those who defy this order will be executed on the spot! Do you understand?"
“Furthermore, pass on the order that whether it is the high-ranking members from the Inner Sect, Immortal Sect, or Sacred Sect, as well as disciples, none shall be absent! Everyone from the Outer Sect must also come!”
“At that time, the rewards for the top ten disciples in the competition will all be distributed together.”
It was clear that Dantai Xuanzhong intended to hold an unprecedented ceremony for Tan Yun. Of course, the significance of the ceremony and the motives behind it were perhaps only clear to Dantai Xuanzhong himself.
After that, Dantai Xuanzhong led everyone away from the Divine Sword Secret Realm and returned to Huangfu Ancient Mountain.
Then, he instructed everyone to leave, keeping Dantai Yu, Tan Yun, Shen Subing, Mu Mengyi, Zhong Wu Shi Yao, and Tuoba Yingying behind, and took them to Huangfu Holy Temple.
“Boom!”
With a wave of his right arm, Dantai Xuanzhong closed the temple doors, and the smile on his face was replaced by a serious expression. “Yun'er, the surprise you brought to this sovereign and Subing is indeed great. I won't say more praises, but let’s discuss some serious matters now.”
“Sovereign, please go ahead.” Tan Yun bowed.
“Mm.” After having everyone sit down, Dantai Xuanzhong's eyes flickered with brilliance. “A year ago, the ancestors of the nine lineages conspired to force this sovereign to step down, intending to have the holy son and saintess of the nine lineages compete for the position of young sovereign in nine years.”
“Among these nine lineages, it has now been confirmed that the ancestors of the Pill, Formation, Artifact, Talisman, and Beast Spirit lineages have all been successfully infiltrated by the respective powers behind the Five Lineages, meaning that the heads and ancestors of these five lineages are our enemies.”
“Meanwhile, the Five Soul Lineage, Wind Thunder Lineage, Ancient Soul Lineage, and Holy Spirit Lineage, although the heads and ancestors of the four lineages of the Sacred Gate are not spies, due to the conflicts over tens of thousands of years, the upper echelons of these four lineages, while still loyal to Huangfu Sacred Sect, will not hesitate to take any means to ensure their own disciples become the next sovereign.”
“In short, all the ancestors of the Pill, Formation, Artifact, Talisman, and Beast Spirit lineages have been bought off by the five great forces; they are our biggest enemies.”
“Of course, the other four lineages are also not to be underestimated.”
“In addition, there are spies from other forces that cannot be ignored.”
Upon hearing this, Tan Yun and the others nodded in agreement.
Dantai Xuanzhong said with concern, “However, the current situation has changed. Yun'er, with your subduing of the Divine Sword, you have directly disrupted the plans of the ancestors of the nine lineages, which was to have the holy son and saintess fight for the position of young sovereign in nine years.”
“I believe the ancestors of the nine lineages will not let this go easily.”
“If I’m not mistaken, once the news of your acquiring the Divine Sword reaches the ears of the ancestors of the nine lineages, they will likely take advantage of the ancestor master's rule that for the young sovereign to become the sovereign, they must pass the assessment of the ancestors of the nine lineages, making it difficult for you to pass the assessment and stripping you of the young sovereign position.”
Hearing this, Tan Yun frowned and asked, “Sovereign, how long until the ancestors of the nine lineages assess the disciples, and what will the assessment entail?”
Dantai Xuanzhong shook his head. “The specific timing still needs to be discussed with the high-ranking members of each lineage and myself.”