Chapter 59

At some point, he had vanished without a trace.

That silent, stealthy method.

It truly startled them!

Their reverence for the Qinglong Society rose several notches again!

They watched Li Taibai depart.

Zhang Sanfeng gestured for Song Yuanqiao to summon the disciples to clean the training ground.

He regained his usual immortal aura, calm and composed, and chuckled as he spoke.

"Thank you, fellow martial artists of the Wu Lin, for taking time from your busy schedules to visit Wu Dang."

"I'm sure everyone saw today's events—old Taoist won't keep you any longer."

"If anything was inadequately handled, please forgive us."

Though this was effectively a direct dismissal.

Yet all present nodded in understanding.

They bowed with smiles and led their disciples away in orderly fashion.

Zixiao Grand Hall.

Looking before him at the Seven Elders of Wu Dang and his seven disciples,

Zhang Sanfeng spoke calmly.

"You've all seen what happened."

"Starting today, I shall join the Qinglong Society."

"The position of Sect Leader shall be assumed by Elder Mu. None of you shall defy this!"

Upon hearing this,

everyone paused slightly.

They exchanged glances and nodded in understanding.

As the second strongest in Wu Dangpai,

Elder Mu possessed both the strength and seniority to rightfully hold this post.

Thus, they naturally had no objections.

Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng nodded approvingly.

Just as he was about to confirm it,

Elder Mu stepped forward immediately, refusing.

"Let Song Yuanqiao take the Sect Leader position."

"It's time to train them."

If this had been before joining the Qinglong Society,

becoming Wu Dangzhang Sect had indeed been his lifelong obsession!

But after witnessing the Qinglong Society's terrifying depth,

he no longer cared for Wu Dang.

Moreover, becoming Sect Leader would demand immense effort devoted to the sect.

Why not spend that time taking missions in the Qinglong Society and earning points instead?!

Especially now that Zhang Sanfeng had attained the Heavenly Being Realm!

The gap between them was growing ever wider!

His talent had always been inferior.

If he didn't redouble his efforts,

wouldn't he one day lose sight of even Zhang Sanfeng's back?!

How could he, who had always regarded Zhang Sanfeng as his goal, accept that?!

Before his words ended,

every face showed astonishment.

Clearly, no one could fathom why Elder Mu would abandon a position he had long coveted!

Only Zhang Sanfeng seemed to recall something.

He gave him a deep look.

And in that glance, he suddenly realized:

Elder Mu had already entered the Earthly Immortal Realm!

His previous displayed cultivation was merely concealment!

He was secretly stunned for two heartbeats, then felt a sudden release.

It was then he remembered Li Taibai's earlier words.

With the Qinglong Society as a colossal backer,

and given Elder Mu's own formidable talent,

his breakthrough to the Earthly Immortal Realm was only natural.

Thinking of this,

meeting the gazes of all present,

Zhang Sanfeng nodded without changing expression and agreed.

"Good!"

"From now on, Song Yuanqiao shall be Wu Dangzhang Sect!"

"Good!" the Seven Elders of Wu Dang said in unison.

Song Yuanqiao's face grew anxious.

He opened his mouth to refuse.

But looking at Zhang Sanfeng's unquestionable gaze.

His lips moved twice, and in the end he could only mumble without a word.

The position of Sect Leader was settled.

Zhang Sanfeng did not delay any further. After offering Song Yuanqiao a few words of encouragement, he drifted away.

Three days later.

The Heavenly Dao Golden List suspended in the void trembled slightly.

Then it burst forth with dazzling radiance.

In but an instant.

It drew the attention of the people of the Nine Provinces.

A few breaths later.

As the golden light faded.

Lines of text slowly emerged.

【Nine Provinces Combat Power Ceiling Ranking — Twelfth Place, Si Hanfei, Cultivation: mid-stage Heavenly Being.】

【Identity: Great Yuan Imperial Clan.】

【Si Hanfei, original name Xuliewu, later changed his name to Si Hanfei out of admiration for Central Plains culture.】

【As a member of the Great Yuan Imperial Dynasty's royal bloodline, he was born to lofty status, with peerless natural talent, and his Wu Gong was unfathomably deep! Beneath him, he had also gathered countless extraordinary men and strange talents to serve him.】

【Though his name is not well known in the Central Plains, when it comes to combat power, the Nine Provinces' jianghu must have a place for him — those who can defeat him are few indeed!】

【Aside from the martial path, in military affairs he is also an out-and-out genius!】

【Heavenly Dao Evaluation: A world-shaking prodigy, monstrous talent, the Mythical Realm is attainable!】

【Heavenly Dao Reward: Enlightenment Pill (can aid the one who consumes it in attaining enlightenment; the higher one's natural talent and comprehension, the better the effect)】

Hiss!!!

As the final character finished appearing.

Throughout the Nine Provinces, sounds of sharply drawing in cold air rose in unison.

As martial artists.

Even those with shallow knowledge and experience.

Of a divine object like the Enlightenment Pill, which existed only in records and legends, had long heard its great name thunderously!