Chapter 958: Vice Sect Master

"Wan Guiyuan did not collude with Wenxian City."

After performing Soul Searching on Cao Tian, the leaders of the various factions, following a period of secret communication, finally had Qi Tongtian announce this news.

After a moment of silence, Qi Tongtian continued, "Although the mission to attack Wenxian City failed, Wan Guiyuan performed outstandingly during this mission; he participated actively, cared for his companions, and sacrificed himself for others..."

"I, Qi, have decided to personally grant Wan Guiyuan a favor."

Having said this, he looked toward Wen Tiansheng, "Daoist Friend Wen, does Wan Guiyuan still have any close relatives or friends?"

Wen Tiansheng's eyes lit up, "Wan Guiyuan was taken in by my Beast Taming Sect from a young age; he has no family left."

"However, he is an outstanding Disciple of my Beast Taming Sect. I have always treated my sect members like my own children, and Wan Guiyuan is held in high regard by me; we share a deep bond, a relationship as close as father and son."

"If Daoist Friend Qi has anything to say, you may tell me directly."

Qi Tongtian was stunned for a moment.

After a brief silence, he waved his palm, and a Golden Token appeared before Wen Tiansheng, "Since that is the case, let this object be kept by Daoist Friend Wen."

"If there is a need in the future, Daoist Friend Wen may bring this object to my Ancient God Palace."

"The Ancient God Palace can take action once for you, Daoist Friend."

Hearing Qi Tongtian's words, everyone present revealed expressions of envy.

Wen Tiansheng was overjoyed.

An opportunity for the Ancient God Palace to take action!

This could almost become a foundation for a sect.

If used during a sect crisis, it would be enough to turn the tide of battle!

"Then many thanks, Daoist Friend Qi."

Wen Tiansheng happily tucked the Golden Token away.

"You are too polite, Daoist Friend."

Qi Tongtian shook his head, then looked at Xuan Che, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "This child usurped the position of the Youzhou Leader and also advocated for the hunting down of people from my Beast Taming Sect and the Sacred Palace, causing heavy casualties among the geniuses of the Eight Continents."

"He is one of the main reasons for the failure of this mission."

"How do you fellow Daoists intend to deal with him?"

Wen Tiansheng didn't even think about it and spoke directly, "This child framed the loyal and virtuous; his heart is vicious. Just kill him."

"And the Jade Cauldron Sect—to be able to teach such a disciple, it must not be a good sect either."

"I, Wen, suggest that it would be better to just eliminate them."

Upon hearing this, the Sect Master of the Jade Cauldron Sect turned pale.

However, things had reached this point, and he could no longer afford to refute Wen Tiansheng.

He looked at the people with unkind expressions and said bitterly, "Fellow Daoists, please calm your anger. My Beast Taming Sect disciple has caused a great disaster, and the Jade Cauldron Sect cannot shirk its responsibility."

"Fellow Daoists, rest assured, the Jade Cauldron Sect will definitely give everyone a satisfactory answer."

Hearing this, the expressions of the crowd eased slightly.

In the end.

The plan to attack Wenxian City ended in failure.

The various factions of the Eight Continents withdrew.

Xuan Che was not sanctioned.

To protect Xuan Che, the Jade Cauldron Sect Master suffered a heavy loss, promising generous compensation.

After weighing the pros and cons, the leaders of the various factions finally chose to accept the compensation.

Although Wen Tiansheng wanted to execute Xuan Che, the Jade Cauldron Sect offered too much, so he ultimately made a decision that went against his own heart.

Just as Jiuyou and Yuwei were doing their utmost to prove Wan Guiyuan's innocence.

Wan Guiyuan had already returned to Wenxian City with Mu Lingxi, the Great Star Envoy, Xiao Ke Ke, Jiang Xuan, and Nangong Yu, who had all restored their original appearances.

When Wan Guiyuan informed Yin Xuan that the Outside the Realm Army had been annihilated and the crisis of Wenxian City had passed.

Yin Xuan immediately revealed an expression of excitement.

He then excitedly returned to the City Lord's Mansion to report the news to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace.

Wang Jianqiang took Mu Lingxi, the Great Star Envoy, Xiao Ke Ke, and Jiang Xuan back to his residence in Wenxian City.

More than ten days later.

"Senior Brother, are you going to the Outside the Realm again?"

Mu Lingxi revealed a look of surprise upon hearing Wang Jianqiang's words.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't go Outside the Realm for a short time?" Jiang Xuan frowned.

Hearing their words, Wang Jianqiang smiled, "I suddenly remembered some things that haven't been dealt with yet. Don't worry, this time returning Outside the Realm, I will be back in two years at most."

Upon hearing this, the four women's expressions relaxed.

Mu Lingxi pondered for a moment and looked at Wang Jianqiang, "Do you want me to go with you?"

"No, the identity of Lu Xiu is no longer suitable to appear."

"I will go back by myself."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head.

Not long after.

A figure left Wenxian City and flew toward the passage leading Outside the Realm.

For the sake of caution.

Wang Jianqiang did not directly restore the appearance of Wan Guiyuan, but instead killed an Out-of-Boundary Cultivator on the way and transformed into the likeness of this Out-of-Boundary Cultivator.

He left the Outer Realm Battlefield with the identity of this Out-of-Boundary Cultivator.

Afterwards, he returned in the direction of Youzhou at the fastest possible speed.

Not long after Wang Jianqiang left.

Two figures emerged from the void.

Of the two, one looked in the direction Wang Jianqiang had gone and frowned, "Tell me, is the Sacred Lord being too cautious?"

"The heads of the other powers in the Eight Continents, and even Beast Taming Sect Master Wen Tiansheng, have all unanimously concluded that Wan Guiyuan has fallen; why does the Sacred Lord still firmly believe that Wan Guiyuan is alive and have us keep watch here?"

The other person heard this and pondered for a moment, "Perhaps it is unwillingness to give up."

"Regardless, since the Sacred Lord has given the order, we cannot disobey it; let us keep watch here with peace of mind."

"Perhaps in a year or so, the Sacred Lord will change their mind and let us return."

While speaking.

The two figures hid themselves back into the void.

……

One month after the plan to destroy Wenxian City was declared a failure.

Wen Tiansheng returned to the Beast Taming Sect with Jiuyou, Yuan Xiuya, and six other surviving Core Disciples of the Beast Taming Sect.

That day.

What had happened in the Outer Realm Battlefield spread throughout the Beast Taming Sect.

The news that Wan Guiyuan had fallen also spread along with it.

A few days later.

Wen Tiansheng suddenly announced that he would hold a funeral for Wan Guiyuan.

The time was set for half a month later.

In the time that followed.

The Beast Taming Sect began preparations for the funeral half a month later, and the atmosphere within the sect became noticeably lively.

Time passed.

Soon, the time for the funeral arrived.

On this day.

On the Main Peak.

The entire Beast Taming Sect, whether they were Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, or Core Disciples and the various Elders.

All gathered together.

Under the witness of tens of thousands of people, a grand funeral began to be held.

Wen Tiansheng hovered in the air.

Staring at the dense crowd in front, his expression was heavy and his face showed grief.

"Wan Guiyuan fought on behalf of the sect, heroic and fearless, and made significant contributions to our Beast Taming Sect."

"He is our hero and our role model."

"On this sorrowful day, let us together cherish the memory of our hero."

"Our Beast Taming Sect will never forget its hero."

……

Wen Tiansheng's low voice echoed.

The expressions of the disciples also became sorrowful along with it.

Just at this moment, Wen Tiansheng's voice suddenly paused.

Then it continued to ring out.

"Today, I have a major decision to announce."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked toward Wen Tiansheng.

The scene was silent, waiting for Wen Tiansheng's next words.

After Wen Tiansheng was silent for a moment, he said in a resonant voice.

"Wan Guiyuan sacrificed himself for the sect, and his merits are significant."

"In the name of the current Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect, I confer upon Wan Guiyuan the title of Vice Sect Master of our Beast Taming Sect, and he may enter our Beast Taming Sect's ancestral hall."