Chapter 1050: Zhang Hengyang

Serve as the Hall Master?

Ling Shuang was slightly surprised.

Although she had accepted the Legacy of the Void God, she had only trained under Xi Man for a mere three months.

And... isn't there still Senior Brother Zhang Hengyang?

If I take the position of Hall Master, will Senior Brother be pleased?

Ling Shuang's beautiful eyes swept toward Zhang Hengyang and indeed saw shock on his face—he clearly hadn't expected this decision.

"My original intent in founding the Void Divine Temple was to carry on my teacher's legacy, and only Ling Shuang can fulfill this mission; therefore, I give her the position of Hall Master."

Xi Man's meaning was already clear.

Zhang Hengyang's talent is too poor to carry on the Void God's legacy.

Then again, if he can't even master the Void God's combat techniques, how could he possibly be qualified to control the Void Divine Temple?

"As for Hengyang, I won't let you down."

Xi Man turned to look at Zhang Hengyang. "You remain the Grand Divine Officer of the Void Divine Temple—your authority is second only to Ling Shuang."

"And you shall control one-third of the resources in the Void Divine Temple's treasury."

"You must also teach Ling Shuang all duties pertaining to the position of Hall Master."

A shadow flickered in Zhang Hengyang's eyes, but vanished quickly; he bowed respectfully. "Your student understands."

"Good. With both of you in charge of the Void Divine Temple, I am at ease."

Xi Man seemed to shed a heavy burden.

Then, with a thought, the stable space tore open a fissure, revealing the chaotic spatial currents within.

"Ling Shuang, Hengyang, I'm leaving."

"We respectfully bid farewell to our teacher!"

Ling Shuang and Zhang Hengyang bowed in unison; Xi Man smiled faintly.

With one step forward, his figure vanished into the chaotic spatial currents, and the space fissure behind him closed instantly.

"Little sister, the Void Divine Temple is now in your hands."

"But you've already spent over three months in the chaotic spatial currents—surely you're eager to return home?"

"The exit of the transmission channel in the Xinhuo World has now been relocated to Heizhou on Blue Star."

"You may return first; when you come back, I'll teach you the duties of the Hall Master as our teacher instructed."

Zhang Hengyang spoke with a warm smile, appearing exceedingly friendly.

"That works. I'll return to Blue Star first, then come back later. I'll be counting on you, Senior Brother, during this time."

After a brief pause, Ling Shuang nodded slightly, then her spatial power spread out.

Her slender figure flickered once and vanished instantly from within the Void Divine Temple.

"Hall Master! Our teacher gave the position of Hall Master to a Blue Star native?!"

After Ling Shuang left, Zhang Hengyang's face twisted violently.

He couldn't understand why his teacher was so cruel!

Ling Shuang had only been accepted as a disciple for three months!

He had followed Xi Man for over twenty years!

"Could talent really be this important? No—I cannot let the Void Divine Temple fall into her hands!"

Zhang Hengyang's eyes flickered.

During the past three months as Hall Master, he had fully felt the benefits of power.

Now to hand this position over to someone else? Impossible!

"Teacher, since you favor Ling Shuang so much, don't blame me..."

After a long while, Zhang Hengyang dialed a number stored in his communicator.

Moments later, the call was answered.

A holographic projection appeared before him—a figure radiating tyrannical aura, wreathed in flames, like a god.

Flame Divine Sovereign!

The supreme founder of the Lei Ding Clan!

"Zhang Hengyang, what do you want?"

Lei Ding's deep voice rumbled, as if the entire space trembled in response.

"My lord, please help me!"

With no time for hesitation, Zhang Hengyang bowed deeply.

Though he spent most of his time at the Void Divine Temple, he was not ignorant of events on Blue Star.

He knew Xu Jingming's power was now terrifying.

Ling Shuang was Xu Jingming's woman—if he forcibly refused to relinquish the position of Hall Master, Xu Jingming would surely intervene for her.

A ninth-rank mid-level Law Saint like him could never stand against Xu Jingming in direct confrontation.

If so, he must find a powerful patron.

The supreme being Flame Divine Sovereign, who had once clashed with Xu Jingming, was an excellent choice.

Though allying with the Lei Ding Clan would strip the Void Divine Temple of autonomy, it was far better than letting Ling Shuang control it.

After negotiations, Zhang Hengyang sacrificed certain interests and finally secured the Lei Ding Clan's support.

"The Lei Ding Clan welcomes your alliance. Further exploration of the Blue Star relic space will require your continued efforts."

Even Lei Ding, usually stern and tyrannical, now smiled.

He gained a ninth-rank power without lifting a finger.

Moreover, this faction possesses a large number of extremely rare space-type adepts!

More importantly, it would also conveniently annoy Xu Jingming.

He was certainly willing to do this.

"Understood." Zhang Hengyang nodded quickly.

At the end of the Second Civilization Era, Blue Star left behind numerous secret realms, none of which have been opened to this day.

For this group of space-type adepts, this was undoubtedly a vast fortune.

These secret realms were originally meant to be opened by the Void Divine Temple.

But now that they have pledged allegiance to the Lei Ding family, they must cede a portion of these benefits.

"Good. As for Xu Jingming, don't worry—I'll send Luke to help you."

Lei Ding nodded in satisfaction, then spoke.

"Luke?"

Zhang Hengyang's eyes lit up, delighted: "Thank you, Divine Sovereign my lord!"

Luke!

The second-strongest warrior under the Lei Ding family's supreme leader!

Ranked at the upper tier of ninth grade, possessing an SSS-level elemental fire adept power.

With this powerful figure on his side, Xu Jingming was nothing to fear.

On the other side, Ling Shuang used space teleportation continuously and soon left the Xinfu World.

"Indeed, it's here in Heizhou."

She quickly confirmed her location via her portable smart device, then dialed Xu Jingming.

But the call showed no one was answering.

"No answer?" Ling Shuang frowned slightly. "Did he go to the Wild Zone again?"

Given her understanding of Xu Jingming, it was certainly possible.

"Forget it—I'll go find him myself. Give him a surprise."

Boom—

Ling Shuang's aura shifted abruptly, and in an instant she pinpointed the location of the space talisman she had once given Xu Jingming.

"It's in Sakura Nation. Why did Jingming go there?"

Though puzzled, Ling Shuang swiftly activated her space adept power and teleported toward that location.

Three months of cultivation brought her tremendous gains!

Most crucially, she broke through from upper-tier eighth grade to ninth grade, extending her maximum teleportation range to an astonishing 1,300 kilometers!

Given the distance between Madagascar Island and Sakura Nation, a few teleports would get her there.

"Jingming probably never expected I've broken through to ninth grade—this time, my rank is finally higher than his."

Thinking of soon meeting Xu Jingming, Ling Shuang's fair, delicate face broke into a bright smile.

As for Zhang Hengyang, her sharp mind had sensed something amiss before she left.

But none of that mattered now—she could deal with it after seeing Xu Jingming.