Chapter 161

Profound Yang Sect.

Above the mountain gate, myriad disciples stood solemnly, their expressions expectant.

Before them, dozens of inner and outer sect elders stood with hands lowered, lined up on both sides, waiting silently.

Because…… today is the day the patriarch and many core elders return from Qingshi Jun!

The entire Profound Yang Sect is now in an uproar; in just two days, tremendous changes have swept Canglan Yu, and all hostile lineages have been utterly wiped out, none remaining.

Numerous sects and clans, at the first opportunity, came to declare their allegiance and presented countless heavenly treasures and resources, willing to bow and submit.

This is extremely rare for the Profound Yang Sect, because ten thousand years ago they offended the Profound Yin Holy Land, causing the powers of Canglan Yu, intentionally or not, to distance themselves from the sect, fearing to incur karmic debt.

But now…… the threshold of the Profound Yang Sect's mountain gate has been trampled; the battle fluctuations from Qingshi Jun are too astonishing, the news cannot be concealed.

Some mighty experts, observing from afar, used their divine sense to investigate and discovered Elder Ancestor Yangtian, who, at the Venerable realm, counterattacked and defeated the Profound Yin Venerable.

This is too terrifying.

Moreover…… several Dao Fusion experts could not gain any advantage against the Profound Yang Sect.

Some forces that once had minor friction came to apologize, fearing that if they were late, old scores would be settled and disaster would follow.

When the Floating Light Sect made a major move, numerous powers fell into panic, fearing they might be next.

Naturally, now they must express their respect for the Profound Yang Sect.

And the Profound Yang Sect, up and down, was also dazed; it turned out…… our sect is this formidable.

Even…… even Dao Fusion experts can be suppressed and killed?

Furthermore, after Qin Yu's deeds were transmitted back to the sect, they directly left the younger generation utterly dumbfounded.

At the Foundation Establishment realm, within the ancient ruins, he counterattacked and defeated Spirit Transformation cultivators, and it is said he slew several heavenly prodigies and obtained a top-tier ancient inheritance.

There are even rumors that the future position of Junior Sect Master will very likely be Qin Yu's!

When these inner and core disciples simply went to learn a bit about this newly emerged genius,

everyone was dazed.

This…… is a human!?

Upon entering Body Tempering, he broke through three layers in succession and slew menial disciples.

In just three days, he reached the seventh layer of Body Tempering, shattering the physical limit; within the Leize Secret Realm, he displayed astonishing talent and broke records.

Moreover, after leaving the secret realm, with the ninth layer of Body Tempering, he repelled the beast tide, overpowered Foundation Establishment cultivators, and became the foremost among outer sect disciples.

Without even making a move, he still defeated a core disciple……

Most terrifying of all, he also possesses a talent for pill concoction, and the patriarch took him as a personal transmitted disciple, making him the grandmaster-uncle of many disciples and elders!

Now, within the ancient ruins, he has displayed peerless talent, suppressing a host of monstrous geniuses.

Of course…… the specific details inside have never been leaked; matters of the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone must remain secret, otherwise…… not only would the Profound Yang Sect be unable to keep Qin Yu safe, even the Sword Sect might fail to do so.

Everyone reached a consensus.

Even if the former goddess of the Silver Moon Divine Sect and the Spirit Martial True Person return to the sect, they remain silent, lest any mishap occur.

"Qin Yu…… truly a monstrous genius; the position of Junior Sect Master indeed needs no contention." Li Xuan in the group revealed a bitter smile; having just left seclusion and received this news, he had already given up in his heart.

You should know, Qin Yu's future holds the chance to assault the Heavenly Tier Pill Master rank.

Furthermore, the cultivation talent he now displays is not lacking in the slightest; becoming a Venerable in the future is a certainty.

By then, within the entirety of Canglan Yu, Qin Yu will become a top-tier existence.

As for contention…… it is completely unrealistic; the elders behind him who support him, upon learning he is a disciple of Elder Ancestor Yangtian, all fell silent, directly causing Li Xuan to abandon the idea.

In the future, merely obtaining the position of Grand Elder would be quite good.

Of course, as long as Dongfang Yuan does not obtain it, that would be a good thing.

After all…… the two have been hostile for years, clashed countless times, and are already diametrically opposed.

Not being the opponent is also within the acceptable range.

"Buzz—buzz—buzz!"

At this very moment, ripples faintly spread in the void, ink‑black light slowly flowed out, forming a passage.

Several somewhat damaged flying vessels emerged from the spatial passage and slowly descended.

The numerous powers of Canglan Yu at this moment all sensed that aboard the flying vessels lay a power not belonging to a Venerable; the Dao essence permeating the air made hearts tremble exceedingly.

They felt relieved in their hearts.

Indeed, they had chosen correctly.

This Profound Yang Sect actually possesses a Dao Fusion expert after all.

"Boom!"

The flying vessels opened, and one after another cultivators not belonging to the Profound Yang Sect stepped out; although their faces were pallid, their qi and blood had gradually recovered.

At this moment, the Profound Yang Sect elders aboard the flying vessels felt somewhat invigorated.

Because these people are all preparing to join the Profound Yang Sect.

Even some wish to break free from their original lineages; the key point is…… these people, although they had been trapped in the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone for dozens or even hundreds of years,

their qi and blood had withered, and deathly aura clung to them.

But…… due to some deficient rules in the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone, time is disordered, so their bone age has not changed; of course, their lifespan cannot cross the Spirit Transformation realm.

Upon reaching that time period, they would also perish.

In other words, they remain monstrous geniuses of this era…… the only difference being that they are about to perish.

After emerging, the Profound Yang Sect continually produced spiritual medicines to nourish them, replenishing their qi and blood; even the Nine Yang Holy Son and the like could thus live for several decades.

As long as they break through to the Earth Profound Realm, the damaged qi and blood can be fully restored, and their lifespan prolonged.

"These…… are all top‑tier geniuses!" Li Xuan and the others were utterly stunned at this moment; although these youths bore a deathly aura, their vigorous youthful vitality still remained.

They are peers of the same generation.

Each one is in their twenties.

They have reached the peak of the Spirit Transformation realm, and they possess a not weak Dao intent.

They stood in two rows on either side, respectfully waiting.

At this moment, Qin Yu brought Dongfang Yuan, Qi Hong, Qi Hao, and the two Nine Yang Holy Sons, walking out from among them.

Like the ice‑mountain goddess Lin Xue, she stood on the left, having lowered herself half a position.

On the right was Xiao Xiao; the dust on her face had been washed away, revealing a snow‑white, tender little face, a hint of tension showing, her delicate white hands clutching Qin Yu's robe tightly.

"Congratulations, young master, on returning to the sect!"

Qi Hong circulated his spirit energy, shouted loudly, and faint black‑white characters were inscribed in the four directions, sweeping away all evil and impurity, as if cleansing everyone of worldly dust.

After all, having been trapped for a hundred years, they felt ill‑omened.

"This……" When the elders and disciples saw the treatment given to the many heaven‑chosen ones, everyone was dumbfounded.

These people definitely possess many innate constitutions and heavenly‑rank talents.

But now they all lowered their heads, as if submitting.

Too frightening.

After just a single trip to the ancient ruins, Qin Yu actually managed to attract so many powerful followers?

It is hard to believe.

At that moment, Yang Tian Elder Ancestor led Yang Hao and the others down from another flying vessel.

Yang Hao gave a light cough, his soft voice spreading throughout the mountain gate.

"After discussion between the grandmaster, myself, and many core elders,"

"From today onward, the Profound Yang Sect shall be inherited by the current disciple, Qin Yu!"

"Anyone who dares to question his decision is provoking us and the grandmaster!"

"In three months, we will hold the inheritance ceremony!"

The sound wave spread, and many disciples and elders were left dumbfounded.

Li Xuan's mouth twitched slightly, "Good fellow…… Qin Yu's promotion to Spirit Transformation was bad enough, but now he has become sect master directly!"

I still thought the position of junior sect master was not secure.

As a result…… I was suddenly lowered several generations.

"This…… isn't appropriate? Qin Yu is merely an inner‑door disciple now; even if he is a true successor, the status gap is too great—advancing from the Spirit Transformation realm to sect master is unheard of throughout history." An elder who supported Dongfang Yuan hesitated a moment before speaking.

He still wanted to strive for it.

But just then, the Grand Elder raised his eyelids slightly and shouted angrily: "Qin Yu, don't say you're merely an inner‑door disciple; even if you were an ordinary mortal, you'd still be qualified to sit in this position!"

"Who dares to disagree, let me reason with them!"

In these two days, he received a shocking piece of news, discovered the silhouette of that Niepan Jie Ling, and upon understanding realized that Yang Hao and the others' breakthrough to the Venerable realm was entirely thanks to this exalted being.

Moreover…… this exalted being is stationed in the Profound Yang Sect out of respect for Qin Yu's face.

Furthermore, there is also a Dao‑medicine that walked out of the Heavenly God Forbidden Zone, possessing self‑awareness and able to condense into a tangible form.

Its combat power is extraordinary as well.

Moreover, it declared it would follow Qin Yu; if it didn't turn back to the sect, how could it face its conscience?

Therefore, the Grand Elder expressed his stance immediately.

Whoever dares to contend with Qin Yu for the sect master position.

He was the first to step forward.

As it turned out, it was someone from his own lineage, his face grim beyond bearing, wishing he could give himself a big slap.

Even the elder who had spoken up was stunned, mouth agape, "Brother…… I was speaking up for you, but in an instant I also realized there must be something fishy going on."

Something I didn't know.

Sweat beaded on his forehead as he hurriedly said: "I hope the elders will forgive me; I don't know what happened here, I'm just asking a simple question—don't take it to heart."

"Greetings, Sect Master Qin!"

He immediately clasped his hands in salute; even the Grand Elder defected, while we others are still struggling for nothing.

There's a damn Following the Dragon technique.

"Congratulations, Sect Master!"

Many elders and disciples also quickly responded, clasping their hands in salute, daring not to be the slightest bit lax.

Li Xuan was also dumbfounded.

A few days ago, I still wanted to subdue Qin Yu, but now…… he has become sect master directly?

This progress is far too fast, isn't it?

What meaning is there in the years I've spent contending with Dongfang Yuan?

But the Grand Elder has given up, indicating that Qin Yu, or the power behind him, is something the Grand Elder cannot match.

Moreover, this isn't admitting defeat; following the sect master with united upper and lower ranks is what allows us to go far.

"Fellow senior brothers and sisters, as well as honored elders, please be courteous."

"Since Qin Yu has accepted this position, he ought to exert his full effort to let the Profound Yang Sect rise again!"

Qin Yu returned the salute; after all, these are his elders, and he spoke solemnly.

As his words fell, a prompt appeared in his mind.

【You accepted the suggestion, became sect master, and gained the trait of smooth sailing……】

【Blessing in progress……】

After the words fell, within the mountain gate there were many cultivators at the bottleneck stage who now felt themselves merging with heaven and earth, countless insights automatically flowing into their minds.

Moreover, the spirit energy within their bodies surged, directly striking their shackles, shattering them and breaking through to the next realm.

At this moment, above the firmament, layers of thunderclouds rolled back and forth, countless lightning bolts flashing, intermingled with an aura of destruction.

Extremely powerful.

"Boom—"

A dull roar, thunder rumbling, made countless menial disciples feel their bodies go limp, almost collapsing to the ground, unable to withstand such pressure.

Many elders' faces first showed joy then shock; joy because… only the legendary blessing of fortune could allow so many to undergo tribulation simultaneously, indicating that Qin Yu must possess great fortune!

Such an existence, as sect leader, will only bring a better future, heading toward brilliance.

Shockingly, if dozens or even hundreds undergo tribulation together, the terrifying energy of intersecting heavenly punishments, if stacked, would be destructive.

It could even destroy the entire Profound Yang Sect's mountain gate.

"Quickly evacuate the disciples to the mountain foot to avoid the aftermath of the heavenly punishment!"

"Please have the Ancestor act, temporarily delay, buying time for the disciples!"

The elders left behind hurriedly spoke, their expressions extremely tense.

But the elders who had returned from Qingshi Jun, at this moment with hands behind their backs, were completely calm, facing myriad tribulations without the slightest panic.

What could this be considered?

A magnificent tribulation spirit stands right beside them.

Not to mention dozens or hundreds.

Even if the entire Profound Yang Sect underwent tribulation together,

this person could easily resolve it.

Immediately, the gaze of Yangtian Ancestor and others turned simultaneously toward the figure clad in black robes.

In their eyes, a look of trust appeared.