Chapter 631: The Organization Decides You Will Be the Sect Master

Besides the Extinction Sword Alliance, Qi Jinghuan also briefly explained the situation of the Shattered Sword Alliance; the Shattered Sword Alliance and the Extinction Sword Alliance are in a cooperative relationship.

However, the strongest are merely Spirit Transformation cultivators, three in total; that Venerable Blood Demon is one of them, currently actively moving closer to the Extinction Sword Alliance.

In the near future, the two are very likely to merge directly.

Tang Luo currently has no mission to speak of; he just keeps a low profile and continues lurking in the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate.

Until he receives a mission bearing the Alliance Leader's and the Two Envoys' secret signals, then he will act.

If he wants the Extinction Sword Alliance's people to do something, it is also very simple: use his own secret signal to find a suitable candidate and issue a mission.

He can also directly look for Qi Jinghuan.

Ending this contact between undercover agents.

Tang Luo left the restaurant and returned to the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate.

A few days later, the Heroic Peak Tyrant Sword Gate relocated its entire sect, moving to the foot of the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate's mountain; after all, the sect only had two or three kittens, so moving was extremely easy.

To the outside world, it appeared to be a standard case of remembering old ties and reciprocating kindness.

No one in the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate jumped out to oppose Tang Luo's slightly self-serving behavior; they were even somewhat happy to see this happen.

Being able to help the Heroic Peak Tyrant Sword Gate meant that Tang Xuanzang was a person who valued loyalty and righteousness.

With the current situation unstable, the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate needed such a loyal and righteous powerhouse to act as a stabilizing pillar.

Don't forget, at the Seven Gates Grand Competition, Tang Luo faced off against a Void Refining sword cultivator without falling behind.

Now all Void Refining sword cultivators of the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate are in seclusion; he, Tang Luo, is the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate's strongest, bar none!

"Elder Xuanzang."

On this day, at Tang Luo's residence, Lei Zhengyang, wearing a face that looked quite fatigued, sought out Tang Luo.

"Old Lei, Sect Master." Tang Luo greeted him with a smile.

Lei Zhengyang seemingly had no extra energy to correct Tang Luo's messy form of address; he sat on the stone stool before Tang Luo, picked up his tea, and took a sip: "You're quite leisurely."

"I just fought a few days ago." Tang Luo said, "Now I'm idle."

With Yue Wushuang and the others entering seclusion, their fates unknown, some forces showed signs of restlessness.

It might be probing by non-sword cultivators, or it might be other sword cultivator sects who feel they have an opportunity.

In short, the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate's days are not exactly peaceful.

It falls to Tang Luo to act, intimidating the petty villains and telling them just how terrifying the Tyrant Sword Intent is.

Fighting Spirit Transformation cultivators is like beating a child.

As long as no Void Refining cultivator emerges, he is everyone's daddy.

Because of Tang Luo's actions, the area around the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate became stable.

In comparison, some of the other sects among the Seven Great Sects are not faring so comfortably.

The Kunlun Sword Pool and the Listening Rain Sword Pavilion both have unrest.

Another sect that suffered heavy losses in the Grand Competition, the Hidden Sword Manor, has no one daring to stir trouble for the time being because Sword Fanatic Yixin is there.

Sword Fanatic Yixin does not act lightly; once he acts, it is something he has determined on, and no one can stop him.

The most severe is the Shu Mountain Sword Sect; its sealed mountain gate has suffered impacts from some demon beasts and cultivators.

The Shu Mountain sword cultivators pursuing and killing outside have also begun to constantly change their identities.

Hunter and prey are separated by "a single line"; identities can suddenly change.

A dignified member of the Seven Great Sects suddenly showed signs of decline.

One cannot help but sigh; worldly affairs are impermanent and ever-changing.

The two chatted idly for a few sentences, then Tang Luo looked at Lei Zhengyang and said: "How is the situation?"

He knew Lei Zhengyang had just gone to visit Yue Wushuang; in the sect, only he could go see Yue Wushuang.

"Not good." Lei Zhengyang's expression was grave, "Next, I must enter seclusion to treat Master's injuries."

"Hm?" Tang Luo said.

"A special power is attached to Master; my Sword Intent helps dispel this power." Lei Zhengyang explained briefly.

He possesses the Lightning Sword Intent.

In the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate, not only Lei Zhengyang has the Lightning Sword Intent, but the only one who can help Yue Wushuang treat his injuries is Lei Zhengyang.

Pausing, Lei Zhengyang looked at Tang Luo and said: "Congratulations, Elder Xuanzang; you are going to become Sect Master."

"What Sect Master?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to be Sect Master?" Lei Zhengyang said, "At the Seven Gates Grand Competition, you weren't joking with me, were you?"

"Oh, if you hadn't mentioned it I almost forgot; that's right, I am the man who is going to become Sect Master!" Tang Luo immediately grew excited.

The highest realm of an undercover agent is about to be achieved.

"..." Lei Zhengyang suddenly fell silent, feeling that their decision to let Tang Xuanzang be this Sect Master might not be a correct choice.

In terms of managing the sect, Tang Xuanzang is completely unreliable.

Fortunately, what they valued was not management talent, but the fact that Tang Luo is very good at fighting.

At the current stage, with Lei Zhengyang, this high-prestige Sect Master, temporarily entering seclusion and withdrawing, a very powerful successor is needed to hold the fort.

Without a doubt, this candidate is Tang Xuanzang.

He is currently the strongest among those in the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate who can act completely without scruples.

The number one beneath Void Refining — the number one who can exchange blows with a Void Refining cultivator.

Moreover, Tang Xuanzang has been in the sect for just over a year; his foundation is very shallow, very shallow.

No need to worry that he will seize power taking advantage of this opportunity and cause trouble; he lacks this foundation.

If it were another Spirit Transformation elder, it is very likely that after Lei Zhengyang emerged from seclusion, his entire lineage would be completely sidelined — under the condition that Yue Wushuang's condition has not improved or even worsened.

Currently, the Soaring Heaven Sword Gate is led by the Yue Wushuang and Lei Zhengyang lineage.

Lei Zhengyang wanted to stop being sect master for his own advancement, not because he thought anyone else could do better and voluntarily stepped aside.

Normally, he would step down at the earliest after the next Grand Competition, once their lineage's heir had advanced from Nascent Soul to Spirit Severing and was ready to take on the mantle.

That time was still far off.

Lei Zhengyang went into seclusion, and another Spirit Severing elder became sect master.

If Yue Wushuang's condition improved and he emerged from seclusion, it would trigger another internal power struggle, more infighting.

As for everyone uniting as one, working together selflessly to tide over the crisis — Lei Zhengyang wasn't naive enough to test people's hearts, human nature.

Don't forget, the non-sword cultivators are watching like tigers; they'll stir up trouble even when there is none.

For the other Supreme Elders, who held power didn't matter; they were all advanced in years.

They had long since lost any sentiment for the lineage they once belonged to.

Tang Xuanzang was the perfect choice — strong yet "weak."

During the time Lei Zhengyang treated Yue Wushuang's injuries, serving as "acting sect master" could maintain sect stability without worrying about a power grab.

The organization has already decided you'll be sect master.

"Only acting sect master for now; you're not too familiar with sect affairs, someone will assist you," Lei Zhengyang said after consideration.

Although Tang Luo had expressed not minding being a puppet at all, who knew what he really thought.

"Once I finish treating Master's injuries, I'll come out — a few months at the shortest, a year at the longest. When that time comes..."

"When that time comes I'll step aside, become a Supreme Elder," Tang Luo cut in on Lei Zhengyang's words.

"Supreme Elder, this..." Lei Zhengyang hesitated.

"Don't worry," Tang Luo said, "By then I'll definitely be at Void Refinement; being a Supreme Elder is no problem."

"It's also possible I'll have completed the mission and withdrawn." Tang Luo kept that thought to himself.

His goal was to be sect master; Supreme Elder wasn't within the scope of his undercover role.

"Fine, fine, fine — when the time comes you call the shots."

You're Void Refinement, you're awesome.

Speaking of which, Soaring Heaven Sword Gate claims to the outside world there's still a sword cultivator close to Void Refinement — the innate Sword Bone prodigy Xia Jiba sent to the Gate back then.

However, he's been in seclusion attempting Void Refinement for too long; he's basically declared dead.

Yue Wushuang secretly investigated and confirmed this person is dead, only it hasn't been announced; even so, rumors swirl within the sect.

Tang Luo's side had already coordinated things.

Lei Zhengyang was decisive; he immediately summoned all Nascent Soul and Spirit Severing sword cultivators and announced he would treat his Master's injuries, during which Tang Xuanzang would temporarily serve as Soaring Heaven Sword Gate's sect master.

Assisted by XXX, XXX and others.

This sudden news left the Nascent Soul and Spirit Severing sword cultivators very surprised.

How long has Tang Xuanzang been in the sect? Counting generously, not even two years.

In these two years, he went from Foundation Establishment to Spirit Severing, from outer disciple to temporary acting sect master?

Simply a legend — the kind of legend you tell and people might not even believe.

After Lei Zhengyang announced this, he deliberately stepped back, yielding the "stage" to Tang Luo.

Someone becoming sect master surely has to speak — share their thoughts and hopes for the sect's future.

Words like "unworthy, deeply apprehensive," "the sect's future is promising," and such.

Tang Luo certainly wouldn't shrink back; he stepped forward and said, "Since the organization has decided I'll be sect master, then — who supports me, who opposes?"

A terrifying aura no less than a Void Refinement sword cultivator's burst forth, enveloping the entire hall.

"... This, isn't right, you doing this — fine, you doing this is actually great."

Lei Zhengyang behind Tang Luo hesitated, but no — Tang Luo's tyrannical move, directly pressuring the whole hall with his might, was exactly what suited their wishes.

If Tang Luo truly showed grand talent and the makings of a "wise sect master," Lei Zhengyang and the others would have to worry.

The current tyrant's style puts them at ease.

Still need to remind him: stability above all, stability trumps everything, don't stir up trouble.

With Tang Luo asking like that, the sword cultivators who'd had some ideas instantly dropped them.

You can fight, you be sect master, no problem.

Right now we need a sect master who can fight anyway.

Lei Zhengyang has already put some checks and balances in place; just don't make trouble.

Some sword cultivators secretly sighed — if not for Tang Xuanzang becoming sect master, they might have had a chance.

As it stands, once Lei Zhengyang emerges from seclusion again and Tang Xuanzang this tool steps down as acting sect master, Soaring Heaven Sword Gate will still be led by that lineage, their word practically law.

"Good, since no one objects, from now on I'm Soaring Heaven Sword Gate's sect master." Tang Luo reined in his aura. "Meeting dismissed, everything as usual; if you can't decide something don't come to me, if you want to fight someone come to me."

"..."

This tool really has self-awareness, no wonder the organization picked you for sect master!