One punch landed.
The Sect Master of the True Demon Sect, Su Jinglun, was severely injured on the spot, being assailed by the tribulation power, fire origin, and fire rules contained within Zhu Rong’s divine ability.
This was a divine ability, not a spell. Chen Jiuyang did not cease its casting, and the attack would not stop.
At this moment, the elder generation of the True Demon Sect turned pale, but none spoke.
They waited for Su Jinglun’s reaction and decision, as he was, after all, the Sect Master.
Su Jinglun gritted his teeth, resisting the damage from Chen Jiuyang’s Zhu Rong, and remained silent.
A moment later, Chen Jiuyang cupped his fists and said,
“Sect Master, I concede.”
As his voice fell, the hundred-meter-tall phantom of Zhu Rong began to compress incessantly, finally transforming into an arcane mark and returning to Chen Jiuyang’s forehead.
Only then did Su Jinglun heave a sigh of relief, flicked his sleeve, and turned to leave, leaving behind a single sentence:
“A bet is a bet. A month from now, the inauguration ceremony for the new Sect Master will be held. All major sects of the Sacred Dao are invited to attend.”
Su Jinglun conceded readily. The new generation pushing the old; there was no point in resisting.
The power of the divine ability Chen Jiuyang had comprehended was truly astonishing. Even a seasoned Venerable Realm expert, through years of cultivation, could not withstand it.
However, he was curious what Chen Jiuyang would do after taking the position of Sect Master, having just entered the Venerable Realm.
The scene erupted in an uproar, the clamor shaking the heavens.
No one had expected that Chen Jiuyang, the Sacred Son of Qianyang, who had just stepped into the Venerable Realm, could defeat the Sect Master and ascend to the position.
The members of the Han clan, their expressions shifting from calm to flushed, then to roars!
“Greetings, Sect Master!”
At this moment, everyone from the True Demon Sect, from top to bottom, knelt on one knee towards the figure in the sky, cupped their fists, and roared in unison.
The Venerable Realm prodigy, Sacred Son Qianyang, less than thirty years old, had become the Sect Master!
Chen Jiuyang stood in the sky, hands behind his back, his expression still calm. He said lightly, “Now that I have ascended to the position of Sect Master, the rules remain unchanged. We shall focus on cultivation to prepare for the future war between the Sacred and the False.”
“Saintess Han Yiqiu, pure in character, is henceforth the Sect Master’s wife.”
“The positions of Sacred Son and Saintess are now vacant. How can the Sacred Sect be without new blood?”
“After my inauguration ceremony, we shall hold the Ten Thousand Races Blood Seat to select new blood for the Sacred Sect!”
Although Chen Jiuyang did not particularly enjoy managing such affairs, upon becoming Sect Master, he arranged all matters meticulously.
“It seems our new Sect Master has the potential for revival.”
Hearing Chen Jiuyang’s arrangements, the elder generation of elders slowly nodded.
“Sect Master and elders, follow me.”
Chen Jiuyang flew towards the Sect Master’s Hall, deep within the True Demon Sect.
…
In the Sect Master’s Hall, Su Jinglun awaited Chen Jiuyang.
Su Jinglun took a pill, temporarily suppressing his injuries. Seeing Chen Jiuyang fly into the Sect Master’s Hall, a look of relief appeared on his face:
“From this day forth, I abdicate and shall be promoted to Grand Elder, focusing solely on cultivation.”
“Qianyang, as the new master of our Sacred Sect, you must manage all matters of the sect, tempering your mind while also nurturing your Dao.”
“This is Qiu Hen, the Grand Elder of the Punishment Hall.”
“Greetings, Sect Master.” An elder, dressed in white, with a gentle demeanor and appearing to be in his twenties, greeted Chen Jiuyang with a hoarse voice, cupping his fists.
“This is Lie Yongchun, the Grand Elder of the Merit Hall.”
“Greetings, Sect Master.” Lie Yongchun, clad in fiery robes, greeted Chen Jiuyang with cupped fists.
“This is…”
Su Jinglun introduced Chen Jiuyang to the major Grand Elders of the True Demon Sect one by one. These Grand Elders usually focused on their cultivation.
They were, in essence, the core leadership of the True Demon Sect.
Each Grand Elder’s cultivation was also at the Venerable Realm or the Divine Transformation stage.
“Now that I have assumed the position of Sect Master, I hope all Grand Elders will offer their full support,” Chen Jiuyang said, cupping his fists towards each Grand Elder.
“You are too kind, Sect Master!”
“We will naturally assist the Sect Master well!”
These Grand Elders from various halls looked at the Sect Master, whose bone age was not yet thirty, each with their own thoughts.
Chen Jiuyang said, “My primary focus from now on will be on improving my cultivation. Please accept this small token of my appreciation, all Grand Elders.”
Chen Jiuyang casually produced dozens of medicinal kings, each tens of thousands of years old. The rich medicinal fragrance alone, upon inhaling, invigorated their spirits.
“This is…”
“Hiss!”
“What a generous gesture!”
Regardless of what these Grand Elders were thinking, at this moment, their thoughts were aligned.
Paving the way with wealth was indeed overbearing.
Medicinal kings of tens of thousands of years were exceptionally valuable in this era.
They wondered where their new Sect Master had acquired them.
Their perception of this young new Sect Master deepened.
He hailed from the Han clan, was the dao companion of the Heavenly Enchantress Saintess, had suppressed other true disciples of the sect years ago, and had forcefully seized the position of Sacred Son. His background was impeccable.
At less than thirty years old, he was in the Venerable Realm and could defeat Su Jinglun in front of everyone. His talent was peerless, a rarity once in a millennium.
His generosity indicated potential for revival, so they could not afford to be complacent.
Having received such benefits, they would have to act diligently on Chen Jiuyang’s words. Otherwise, if their Sect Master resorted to his methods against them, it would be a grim warning.
“If there is nothing else, all Grand Elders may return to your duties.”
The rules would remain unchanged for now. With sufficient benefits to stabilize the situation, and with the support of the Han clan, his position as Sect Master was secure.
His primary focus from now on would be on improving his cultivation and the matter of going to the Small Immortal Realm.
In the deductions of the Creation Heavenly Mystery Jade Tablet, he had used twenty years to advance his cultivation from the fourth level of the Heavenly Realm to the peak of the Venerable Realm, reaching a point where he could contend for the Imperial Dao.
Now, with the ruins and resources of the Pure Yang Medical Immortal, he was confident that he could advance his cultivation to the peak of the Venerable Realm within ten years, and then contend for the Imperial Dao.
During these ten years, he not only had to improve his cultivation but also attend to other matters.
With the power of a single sect, it was insufficient to seek revenge against the five great sacred lands.
He intended to follow the deductions from the illusion, to control the Nine Demon Sects and become the co-lord of the Nine Demon Veins, known as the Demon Emperor.
“Demon Emperor…”
Chen Jiuyang, clad in imperial robes, sat on the Sect Master’s Bone Jade Dragon Chair, stroking his chin, and murmured, “It seems not bad.”
After securing the high command of the True Demon Sect, the core elite members of the Han clan, led by Han Shaofa, Han Peiling, and Qiu Yihan, appeared before Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang’s ascension to the position of Sect Master signified that their Han clan would rapidly increase their strength in the coming period.
“Yihan, come.”
Chen Jiuyang beckoned to Qiu Yihan. The enchanting Qiu Yihan, dressed in phoenix robes, flew into Chen Jiuyang’s embrace, sharing the Sect Master’s dragon chair with him.
Han Shaofa looked at Chen Jiuyang and said, “Jiuyang, now that the position of Sect Master is secured, what are your plans for the future?”
The Han clan had provided considerable assistance to Chen Jiuyang over the years. Now that Chen Jiuyang had become Sect Master, it was time for Chen Jiuyang to repay them.
This deal had been immensely profitable for them!