Deputy Head Ceremony

“Appointing me as the Vice Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect?”

Xiao Ming was startled, then realized.

He understood his master’s intention; he probably wanted to compensate him with the position of Vice Sect Leader.

After all...

Legally speaking, Xiao Ming, who possessed the tiangang sword, was the most suitable candidate for the Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect.

“I’ve decided to make Xiao Ming the Vice Sect Leader, with a status in the sect equal to Grand Elder Su Tianming. Does anyone have any objections?” Li Changfeng looked around and asked.

All the elders shook their heads.

Although Xiao Ming was young, possessing the tiangang sword made his position as Vice Sect Leader well-deserved.

“Congratulations, Vice Sect Leader Xiao.” An elder cupped his hands and said with a smile.

The other elders also reacted and offered their congratulations.

“Congratulations, Vice Sect Leader Xiao!”

“Vice Sect Leader Xiao’s talent is exceptional, and his strength is formidable. Whether Spirit Sword Sect can flourish in the future depends on Vice Sect Leader Xiao.”

“Vice Sect Leader Xiao, congratulations!”

For a time, the congratulatory sounds in the Sect Great Hall were endless.

“Alright, you all go prepare. The Vice Sect Leader’s inauguration ceremony will be held tomorrow,” Li Changfeng waved his hand and added, “Xiao Ming, you stay. I have something to tell you.”

“Yes!”

The elders all bade farewell and left.

A moment later, only Xiao Ming and Li Changfeng remained in the vast Sect Great Hall.

Li Changfeng spoke first, “Xiao Ming, now that only the two of us are in the hall, I’ll get straight to the point.”

“I ask you, do you really not want the position of Sect Leader?”

Evidently, Li Changfeng still harbored deep concerns.

Hearing this, Xiao Ming smiled faintly and countered, “May I ask, Master, can becoming the Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect grant eternal life?”

“Of course not,” Li Changfeng shook his head and said, “On Xianwu Continent, only the Undying Martial Saint can probably live forever.”

Xiao Ming asked again, “Can becoming the Sect Leader improve one’s strength, allowing a single punch to shatter mountains and seas?”

“No, that’s not possible either. The position of Sect Leader is just a title; perhaps it comes with some power, but it cannot enhance one’s combat strength.” Li Changfeng shook his head.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly and continued to ask, “After becoming the Sect Leader, can one’s cultivation speed advance a thousand miles a day?”

“Uh, that’s not possible either. Although the Sect Leader can mobilize some resources for personal use, the path of cultivation ultimately depends on one’s own aptitude and fortuitous encounters.”

“If one’s own abilities are lacking, then having more resources is useless.”

At this point, Li Changfeng couldn’t help but ask, “Xiao Ming, what exactly are you trying to say?”

Xiao Ming smiled faintly, pointed to the sky outside, and slowly said, “My goal in cultivation is eternal life, to dominate the world, to look down upon all living beings, to stand peerless on Xianwu Continent!”

“Since the position of Sect Leader cannot bring me these things, what use is this position to me?”

Hearing this, Li Changfeng was first stunned, then showed a look of shame.

He had underestimated Xiao Ming from beginning to end!

The position of Sect Leader, which he regarded as precious as life, was so worthless in Xiao Ming’s eyes!

“Xiao Ming, I was wrong…” Li Changfeng said shamefully, “I didn’t expect your ambition to be so grand. Compared to you, I feel like a frog in a well guarding treasures…”

Xiao Ming smiled faintly, saying nothing.

His words just now were not false!

Since he had come to Xianwu Continent, and with the system’s assistance, if he couldn’t reach the pinnacle, he would have lived in vain!

However, the Spirit Sword Sect, a two-star power, was ultimately too small.

It was like a small pond, unable to nurture an awe-inspiring true dragon!

Only by venturing into a wider world could Xiao Ming truly grow. Therefore, in the near future, he would leave Spirit Sword Sect to explore more wonderful sceneries.

After listening to Xiao Ming’s words, Li Changfeng was filled with mixed emotions. While feeling ashamed, he was also invigorated by Xiao Ming’s grand ambition.

“I am old, and I will not achieve anything great in this life…” Li Changfeng said wistfully, “The future belongs to you young people. And your talent is exceptional, your future limitless, you truly should not be confined to the small Spirit Sword Sect.”

“Alright, you may go. I wish to be alone for a while…”

“This disciple bids farewell.”

Xiao Ming cupped his hands and strode out of the Sect Great Hall… The next day.

It was still early morning, and Xiao Ming, not yet fully awake, was roused by deafening firecracker sounds.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Xiao Ming walked out of his small courtyard.

Then he was stunned.

The entire Spirit Sword Sect was adorned with magnificent decorations, with red lanterns and various sparkling ornaments everywhere.

Inside the sect, gongs and drums roared, firecrackers popped, red flags fluttered, and people gathered in throngs!

It was far more lively than the New Year!

Moreover, Xiao Ming saw many external forces not belonging to the sect. Representatives of these forces, carrying various gifts, were queuing up for registration.

An elder saw Xiao Ming and quickly ran over, saying, “Vice Sect Leader Xiao, don’t just stand there! Hurry and follow me to change your clothes!”

“Change clothes?” Xiao Ming was surprised, “Change into what clothes?”

“Of course, it’s the special attire for the Vice Sect Leader!” The elder said, “The Spirit Sword Sect’s conferment of a Vice Sect Leader is a serious matter, not to be taken lightly. Hurry and come with me!”

“What about these external forces then…?”

“They are all minor forces from within a thousand-mile radius. The sect summoned them to witness the ceremony,” the elder explained.

“You are the Vice Sect Leader, a person of high status, so of course, they should see your appearance.”

“So that’s how it is…” Xiao Ming realized.

“Let’s go, don’t just stand there, hurry and follow me to the Sect Great Hall.” The elder urged.

After a while.

The once bustling Spirit Sword Sect finally quieted down temporarily.

In the sect square, a dense crowd sat, including elders and disciples of Spirit Sword Sect, as well as representatives of external forces.

“The auspicious time has arrived! Please, Sect Leader, bring the Vice Sect Leader out of the hall to receive congratulations!” An elder called out loudly.

After the sound spread, the representatives of those external forces immediately became expectant.

“Who do you think the Vice Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect will be?” an old man asked in a low voice.

“Who else could it be? It must be Grand Elder Su Tianming,” a middle-aged man asserted, “In the vast Spirit Sword Sect, only Su Tianming’s strength and Cultivation Level can meet the standards for Vice Sect Leader.”

“I also think it’s Su Tianming. Besides him, I can’t think of anyone else who has the qualifications to sit in the Vice Sect Leader’s position.” Another person said.

“Then we must act quickly. After the ceremony, we should hurry and curry favor with Su Tianming.”

“Hehe, you’re too late. I secretly sent a large sum of wealth to Su Tianming just now. I even sent many good things to Su Tianming’s only daughter, Su Jin.”

“You old fox, you’re so quick!”

“Shh, don’t talk! Sect Leader Li Changfeng and the Vice Sect Leader have come out!”

Hearing this, everyone quickly looked up towards the Sect Great Hall.

They saw Li Changfeng leading a seventeen or eighteen-year-old brocade-robed youth, walking out of the hall with powerful strides.

Upon seeing this.

The disciples of Spirit Sword Sect were not surprised, only filled with emotion.

However, the representatives of the external forces were all stunned.

“What’s going on?”

“Why is Li Changfeng bringing out a young man?”

“I don’t know. Who is that kid? Does anyone recognize him?”

“What virtue and ability does that kid possess to stand alongside Sect Leader Li Changfeng?!”

While everyone was confused.

Li Changfeng cleared his throat and announced loudly, “Today, our Spirit Sword Sect will hold the inauguration ceremony for the Vice Sect Leader!”

“Welcome to all the various forces!”

“Now I announce that the Vice Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect is this young man beside me, Xiao Ming!”

As soon as his voice fell.

“Whoosh, bang!”

Fireworks were lit, then ascended into the sky, exploding with a boom.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

The firecrackers and gongs, which had quieted down, once again roared deafeningly.

The elders and disciples of Spirit Sword Sect all stood up, applauding with either envy or emotion.

However, the representatives of those external forces were all stunned at this moment!

They stared blankly at Xiao Ming, dressed in a brocade robe, each like a statue, feeling their minds shaken and their brains blank.

What is going on?!!

The Vice Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect is actually a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth?

Are you kidding me?!

That’s the position of Vice Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect, a high-ranking and influential position, and it’s being filled by a young man?

Are they blind, or has Spirit Sword Sect gone mad?!