61: Qingxuan Competition

“Submitting to the Chang Sheng Sect?”

The four sect leaders were stunned. Could it be that the phoenix in front of them was related to the Chang Sheng Sect?

The phoenix held its head high, no longer paying them any mind. The Sect Leader of the Golden Sword Sect quickly cupped his fists towards Nangong Xiaotian and asked, “May I ask if you are the Sect Leader of the Chang Sheng Sect?”

Nangong Xiaotian returned the bow and said, “Precisely. I am Nangong Xiaotian, Sect Leader of the Chang Sheng Sect. These are my sect’s elders and peak masters.”

“The Chang Sheng Sect Leader and this senior from the demon race?”

The Sect Leader of the Golden Sword Sect inquired.

“That’s right. Senior Hong is a divine beast under my sect’s Old Ancestor.”

Nangong Xiaotian nodded.

Hiss, hiss, hiss!

The four sect leaders were shocked. They never expected such a powerful demon to actually be related to the Chang Sheng Sect.

Moreover, it was a divine beast under their Old Ancestor. To be able to have a phoenix as a pet, what level of existence must that Old Ancestor be!

The four exchanged glances, no longer hesitating, and said in unison, “We are willing to submit to the Chang Sheng Upper Sect!”

Although the Eastern Continent would no longer be solely controlled by their four great sects, being able to rely on the Chang Sheng Sect meant that the future development of their sects would undoubtedly be countless times stronger than now, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

“Excellent, excellent, excellent!”

Nangong Xiaotian and the others beamed with joy. They didn’t expect that this operation would directly subdue the four great sects, which they originally considered their biggest obstacle. This meant that the current Eastern Continent was already theirs for the taking.

Indeed, with the Old Ancestor around, all they had to do was lie back and relax!

The other strong cultivators from the Neutral Alliance hurriedly said, “We are also willing to become affiliates of the Chang Sheng Sect!”

“Good. Since Chi Wutian is dead, there is no need for the Chixue Sect to continue existing.”

Nangong Xiaotian said coldly.

“Sect Leader, since we have already submitted to your esteemed sect, please leave this matter to us.”

The Sect Leader of the Golden Sword Sect’s tone turned icy upon hearing of the Chixue Sect and he volunteered.

This was also a show of their sincerity in joining the Chang Sheng Sect.

“Good.”

Nangong Xiaotian understood their meaning and immediately agreed.

“After the matter is dealt with, you can visit the Chang Sheng Sect in the Southern Domain.”

After leaving this message, Nangong Xiaotian prepared to return with the phoenix.

The phoenix carried everyone, disappearing from the spot, leaving only the remnants of the four top sects and the Neutral Alliance.

The Sect Leader of the Azure Thunder Sect sighed and said, “I never thought things would develop to this point. Our Eastern Continent still has such a mysterious sect.”

The Gate Master of the Fire God Gate echoed, “Indeed. However, it is also our fortune that we can rely on the Chang Sheng Sect. Perhaps one day in the future, we can walk out of the Qingxuan Domain!”

Everyone nodded, then began to discuss the upcoming matters of dealing with the Chixue Sect.

The phoenix directly traversed space with everyone, taking less than ten breaths of time to return to the Chang Sheng Sect.

It ignored everyone, transforming into a sparrow-sized, fiery-red streak of light and flying back into the small courtyard.

The dust settled, and a month quickly passed. A sensational piece of news spread across the Eastern Continent.

The Chixue Sect was jointly annihilated by the four top sects, with no survivors. Its sect leader was the culprit behind the turmoil in the Eastern Continent.

This outcome was met with cheers from countless cultivators. The Chixue Sect was truly a cancer of the Eastern Continent, and with its removal, they no longer had to live in fear.

This was not the most crucial point; even more astonishing was the announcement by the four top sects and the Neutral Alliance that they had submitted to the Chang Sheng Sect!

This caused a major earthquake in the Eastern Continent, as almost no one knew about the Chang Sheng Sect, except for some sects located relatively close to it.

But everyone understood one thing: the current Eastern Continent was dominated by the Chang Sheng Sect, making it the undisputed hegemon!

As time passed, this matter gradually subsided, but the three words “Chang Sheng Sect” were etched in everyone’s hearts, difficult to erase.

Time flew by, and a year quickly passed. Many people had already forgotten the shadow that once enveloped the Eastern Continent and had returned to their normal lives.

After this period of development, Nangong Xiaotian successfully advanced to the peak of the Spirit King Realm, and Wu Kuang and others also entered the late stage.

Even without relying on the power of Lin Yan and others, they could now firmly hold the position of hegemon of the Eastern Continent.

Wei Shengjin also completely latched onto the powerful backing, often asking Big Yellow Dog to guide him, and not long ago, he smoothly advanced to the God-Emperor Realm.

Nangong Xiaotian was even preparing to expand his sphere of influence, intending to scheme for the other three Great Continents of the Qingxuan Domain, to completely take over an entire domain.

Outside the Golden Sword Sect, a magnificent flying boat hovered in mid-air. Several figures stood proudly at the front, led by an old man in orange-yellow attire, whose aura was extraordinary, profound, and restrained.

“Elder Huang, long time no see!”

The Sect Leader of the Golden Sword Sect, dressed in a green robe, led a group of elders to personally greet him.

Hearing this, the old man, referred to as Elder Huang, dared not be arrogant and quickly responded courteously, “Greetings, Sect Leader Xu. It’s been many years, and your demeanor remains as impressive as ever.”

Afterward, Elder Huang was led into the sect. Along the way, he observed the thriving scene within the sect, nodding constantly, and got straight to the point: “Sect Leader Xu, I have come this time for the Qingxuan Grand Competition.”

Sect Leader Xu, who was the Sect Leader of the Golden Sword Sect, pondered, “The Qingxuan Grand Competition? Has the once-a-century Qingxuan Grand Competition finally arrived?”

“Indeed. A hundred years ago, the first place in the competition was taken by the Huangji Sect from the Western Continent. I wonder if any new talented prodigies have emerged within the sects over these years!”

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

He was the Grand Elder of the Crimson Bamboo Gate in the Southern Continent, and his visit was specifically to inform the various sects in the Eastern Continent eligible to participate in the grand event, starting with the Golden Sword Sect, with whom he had better personal relations.

The Sect Leader of the Golden Sword Sect, Xu Qingyi, nodded slightly, then said to Elder Huang, “Thank you, fellow Daoist, for the information. When will the competition be held?”

Elder Huang regained his composure and quickly said, “It will be held two and a half months later at Qingxuan Mountain in the center of the Qingxuan Domain. At that time, top sects from the Four Great Continents will gather, making it a grand event.”

He then added, “Sect Leader Xu, time waits for no one, and I cannot stay long. I still need to go and inform the other four great sects in the Eastern Continent.”

For the Qingxuan Grand Competition, sects with a strength of first-rate and above could participate, but the main force was often the top sects from the Four Great Continents.

First-rate sects that dared to participate were invariably confident in their disciples, but in previous competitions, they were almost always just participants.

With that, he was about to bid farewell but was stopped by Xu Qingyi, who looked at him with some confusion.

Xu Qingyi said softly, “Fellow Daoist, there is no need to trouble yourself. I just need to report this matter to the Chang Sheng Upper Sect and follow them there!”

Elder Huang was dumbfounded. The Chang Sheng Upper Sect?

Anticipating the other party’s surprise, Xu Qingyi continued, “Our Eastern Continent is now unified. I and the other three top sects have all submitted to the Chang Sheng Upper Sect.”

This statement had a profound impact on Elder Huang. He widened his eyes and said somewhat blankly,

“Sect Leader Xu, do you mean that your several great sects have all submitted to this force called the Chang Sheng Upper Sect?”

Xu Qingyi smiled slightly and nodded gently.

Elder Huang’s body trembled slightly. How long had it been since he last visited the Eastern Continent, and yet things had changed so drastically? If this news were to spread to the other three Great Continents, it would surely cause a huge stir.

It should be known that among the Four Great Continents, only the original Eastern Continent was not unified, maintaining a standoff, while the other three continents all had leading forces.

He remained in a daze for a long time, seemingly trying to digest this news.