Chapter 959: Not Letting Down Senior Brother's Trust

As Wen Tiansheng's voice fell, a clamor of noise suddenly erupted at the scene.

The disciples all revealed looks of astonishment, glancing left and right while discussing it in shock.

Only a small number of people, as well as those high-ranking and powerful sect Elders, were able to maintain a calm expression.

The Beast Taming Sect only had the position of Sect Master; there was no such role as Vice Sect Master.

This position was clearly created solely for Wan Guiyuan.

Wan Guiyuan's fame among the Beast Taming Sect disciples was immense, and the things he had done aligned with the sect's interests.

The reason for holding this funeral was precisely to use this event to inspire the disciples within the sect and strengthen their collective honor and sense of belonging to the sect.

The position of Vice Sect Master was no small matter.

In status, it was only a notch below Wen Tiansheng, the Sect Master.

If Wan Guiyuan were still alive, let alone this bit of merit.

Even if his contributions were a hundred times greater, it would be impossible to obtain this title.

But since Wan Guiyuan had now fallen, obtaining this title was not only harmless, but could also inspire the disciples' love for the sect to the extreme.

Why not do it?

Looking at the crowd of disciples with their expressions brimming with fanaticism and envy.

The corners of Wen Tiansheng's mouth lifted slightly.

In this battle at the Outer Realm Battlefield, those Outside the Realm suffered a crushing defeat.

Every sect suffered heavy losses.

The Beast Taming Sect could already be considered the side with the fewest losses, but including Nine Nether, only nine people returned, with the majority buried in the Outer Realm Battlefield.

For the disciples within the sect, this was a matter that greatly damaged morale.

It had a great impact on cultivation.

After returning to the sect.

After some deliberation, Wen Tiansheng thought of this brilliant idea to boost the morale of the sect members.

Now it seemed that this idea of his was indeed very effective.

Just as he was feeling immensely proud in his heart.

A voice suddenly rang out from the very back of the crowd.

"Um... Sect Master..."

"I don't have any objections to the position of Vice Sect Master, but as for the ancestral hall, let's forget about it for now."

As this voice rang out.

The clamor at the scene instantly vanished.

The space, which had been incredibly noisy a moment ago, had now become deathly silent.

The moment Wen Tiansheng heard this familiar voice, his gaze was cast toward the very back of the crowd.

Immediately, a familiar figure appeared in his field of vision.

Seeing this figure.

He froze, then widened his eyes.

Following that.

As if unable to believe it, he reached out to rub his eyes and looked again.

That's right~

It was Wan Guiyuan!

This little bastard wasn't dead!

At the same time.

After the people present searched with their eyes, they also landed on Wan Guiyuan.

The moment they saw Wan Guiyuan.

Their subconscious reaction was almost exactly the same as Wen Tiansheng's.

They all rubbed their eyes in disbelief.

A moment later.

Bursts of exclamations erupted from the crowd.

"It's Wan Guiyuan!"

"Senior Brother Wan, you're not dead!"

"Senior Brother Wan has returned!"

"Haha, that's great!"

"Senior Brother Wan is so amazing, I want to have your babies!"

At the very back of the crowd.

Wang Jianqiang stood with one hand behind his back, smiling as he enjoyed the cheers of the crowd.

Suddenly, a delicate voice caught his attention.

When he turned his head and saw a round-faced, burly man with a full beard looking at him with burning eyes.

His heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly looked away.

On the other side.

Wen Tiansheng had already recovered from his initial astonishment.

He looked at Wan Guiyuan in the distance, his teeth aching.

What the hell is this?

I had thought this kid was already dead, so I let him take advantage of the situation and gave him the position of Vice Sect Master to motivate the sect members.

Who would have thought, I had just finished the announcement when he actually came back alive and kicking!

What is to be done now?

Does he really have to let this kid be the Sect Master?

His expression shifted for a moment.

He wanted to go back on his word several times, but after looking at the disciples who were in an uproar because of Wan Guiyuan's safe return, he ultimately held back.

He gave a dry cough.

The bustling crowd quickly became quiet.

His gaze swept over the crowd, "Wan Guiyuan has returned safely; this is a joyous occasion."

"The funeral is canceled; starting tomorrow, we will hold a banquet to celebrate for three days."

After speaking, he looked at Wan Guiyuan, "Wan Guiyuan, come with me for a moment."

Then he turned and flew in one direction.

Wen Tiansheng and Wang Jianqiang arrived in a great hall, one after the other.

Wen Tiansheng arrived before the main seat of the hall, and just as he sat down and looked up, he did not see Wan Guiyuan's figure.

After being stunned for a moment, he then realized.

This kid had already sat in the seat beside him at some point.

His face turned dark, "Did I tell you to sit? You have no manners."

Wang Jianqiang frowned, "Brother Wen, although I am only a Vice Sect Master, I am, at any rate, on the same level as you now; you need to change the way you speak to me."

"I have just taken up this post as Vice Sect Master, so it is understandable that you haven't adapted yet, but you must be careful in the future."

The moment he heard how Wan Guiyuan addressed him, Wen Tiansheng's expression stiffened.

After hearing Wan Guiyuan's words, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart.

He glared at Wan Guiyuan irritably, "What on earth is going on with you? Wasn't it said that you were surrounded and killed by Cultivators of Wenxian City while trying to save Yuwei?"

"And what about Lu Xiu? Wasn't it said that she went back to help you? Why didn't she come back with you?"

Hearing Wen Tiansheng's words, Wang Jianqiang fell silent, a look of grief appearing on his face.

"I was indeed caught in the encirclement of the Cultivators of Wenxian City at the time, but just as I was about to reach my limit, Junior Sister Lu Xiu returned."

"With her help, I successfully escaped, but she has already died at the hands of the Cultivators of Wenxian City."

Hearing Wan Guiyuan's response, Wen Tiansheng was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Regardless of anything else, it is good that you were able to return safely."

Wang Jianqiang took a deep breath, his emotions calming slightly, "Brother Wen, upon my return, I heard that someone slandered me for betraying the team of the Eight Continents?"

Wen Tiansheng nodded calmly, "It was Xuan Che and Cao Tian who slandered you, but rest assured, I never believed their words from the very beginning."

"Through my arguing for justice and the later testimony of Yuwei and Jiuyou, your innocence has already been proven."

"Many thanks for Brother Wen's trust." Wang Jianqiang was full of gratitude.

Wen Tiansheng nodded, then his mouth twitched, and he reluctantly forced a smile, "That... Guiyuan... let's discuss something."

"What is it?" Wang Jianqiang said.

Wen Tiansheng said earnestly, "You are still young, and the position of Vice Sect Master is too much pressure for you; it is not suitable for you."

"At the banquet tomorrow, you should resign yourself."

Wang Jianqiang was startled, then a look of determination appeared on his face, "What is Brother Wen saying? From the day I joined the Beast Taming Sect, I have been prepared to dedicate everything to the sect."

"Don't worry, even if I have to give my all, I will be a good Vice Sect Master."

"I will not let down Brother Wen's trust."