51: Chapter 51: Dao Zong's past darkness, stubbornness

Chapter 51: The Qiankun Taoist Sect's Past Darkness, Xi Luoyao's Stubbornness

Beside the treasure ship, Gu Shengge, sitting on the Golden Dragon, was not surprised to see Emperor Yang appear and bring the replaced female Disciple with him; it was merely as expected.

"Mu Qianyang, as fellow Sect Masters of the Dao Sect, you have no right to command me!"

Sect Leader Yin’s beautiful eyes glared at Emperor Yang, and even her voice became somewhat sharp when she heard that she had been stripped of her leadership qualification.

Emperor Yang gazed at his friend, with whom he had worked for many years, and for the sake of a Disciple, disregarding Sect rules, he felt a strange sense of unfamiliarity, as if she were a completely different person.

He couldn't help but feel heartbroken and rebuked, "Xi Luoyao, do you know what you are doing! Are you going to betray the oath you made seven hundred years ago for Song Yan! Are you going to betray your original intention! Are you going to let the Dao Sect's past darkness reappear?"

Xi Luoyao’s expression froze upon hearing this, and she stood stunned on the spot.

After a long while, her eyes drooped slightly, her expression complex, and she murmured, "I haven't forgotten, it's just that this child cooked a bowl of plain porridge for me. After Senior Sister left, no one has ever been so kind to me..."

Gu Shengge, who was observing from the side, heard them mention the Dao Sect's darkness from seven hundred years ago, and the history of the Dao Sect he had read also surfaced in his mind.

Seven hundred years ago, the Sect Master of the Qiankun Taoist Sect was not the two Emperor Yangs, and the Dao Sect was not as powerful as it is now. The Disciples lived in dire straits.

At that time, the Dao Sect’s Old Ancestor had embarked on the Upper Realm path and traveled beyond the realm, while the Dao Sect’s power was controlled by a father and son.

According to historical records, the Dao Sect controlled by Chi Hao and his son was the darkest era. Elders were not Elders, Disciples were not Disciples, especially the female Cultivators of the Dao Sect, who were merely tools for that father and son's amusement.

Finally, Emperor Yang stepped forward, along with Sect Leader Yin Senior Sister, and led the entire Sect's resistance to expel Chi Hao and his son from the Qiankun Taoist Sect.

It was a pity that Sect Leader Yin Senior Sister was severely wounded in the great battle and perished before the dawn of the Dao Sect arrived.

After Emperor Yang became the Sect Master, he established many rules and divided the original Sect Master's authority into two. All female Cultivators of the Dao Sect were placed under Sect Leader Yin's management.

Sect Leader Yin was not to interfere with matters concerning male Cultivators, and Emperor Yang would not interfere with matters concerning female Cultivators.

Seven hundred years passed, and under the management and leadership of the two, the Qiankun Taoist Sect healed its past wounds and grew stronger, becoming one of the top ten great Sects in the Qiongsang Domain.

Emperor Yang looked at Sect Leader Yin, who was muttering with her head down, and felt pained by her actions.

They had both experienced that dark period and knew the consequences once those in power began to abuse their authority.

Emperor Yang had always kept it in mind and had never abused any power, nor had he ever made an exception for anyone, not even for a peerless Prodigy like Gu Shengge.

Now, for Song Yan, Sect Leader Yin was forcing a female Disciple to give up the Trial qualification she had painstakingly obtained through selection. How was this any different from the Chi Hao father and son back then!

Was this not a betrayal of their past oath and original intention!

"Xi Luoyao, are you worthy of your Senior Sister...?" Emperor Yang questioned Sect Leader Yin in a deep voice.

Did her current actions do justice to the Senior Sister who had protected her throughout that dark period!

Sect Leader Yin looked as if she had been struck hard, her face filled with pain, and she involuntarily staggered back two steps, stumbling and falling to the ground.

During that dark period, it was Senior Sister who sacrificed herself to protect her, and it was Senior Sister who was ambushed and severely wounded by Chi Ming while trying to save her.

"Senior Sister..." Even a strong person like Sect Leader Yin, thinking of that gentle woman who was like a sister and mother, covered her face and wept, like a girl who had lost her support, sobbing and calling for her Senior Sister.

Gu Shengge was secretly surprised to see Emperor Yang break Sect Leader Yin with just a few words.

In contrast, Song Yan's face was as ugly as could be.

Damn it! This old guy is sick. Everyone else gave me the spot, why does he have to interfere? Is being a Sect Master so great? If you have the guts, let's go head-to-head, see how I'll peel off a layer of your skin!

The more Song Yan thought about it, the angrier he got.

He looked at Sect Leader Yin, who was broken and immersed in past sorrow, wanting to speak but fearing that Emperor Yang would target him, so he could only silently close his mouth.

Emperor Yang sighed softly and gently instructed, "Luoyao, you take Song Yan back."

But what Mu Qianyang didn't expect was that Xi Luoyao got up from the ground, wiped away her tears, and stubbornly said, "No, Song Yan must participate in the Dao Ancient Trial!"

Emperor Yang's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect that after saying so much, Sect Leader Yin would still be so stubborn. His pity for her was replaced by anger.

"Good! Since you insist on him participating in the Dao Ancient Trial, then don't blame this Sect for being heartless. After the Trial ends, this Sect will convene a full Sect meeting and dismiss you from your position as Sect Master!"

"Then we'll talk after the Trial ends, Xiaoyan, let's go."

With that, Xi Luoyao waved her hand, summoned her mount, and left the treasure ship with Song Yan, heading to the Trial Grounds alone.

Emperor Yang watched the flying beast depart, his eyes constantly shifting, filled with anger, incomprehension, and more often, sorrow.

What was so special about that Song Yan that Xi Luoyao cared so much, even willing to give up her position as Sect Master!

"Gu, Kid."

Hearing the Sect Master call him, Gu Shengge stopped feigning death, got up from the Golden Dragon, and flew before Emperor Yang.

"Uncle Mu, your command."

Emperor Yang: "I cannot be away from the Sect for too long. You will lead the team for this Dao Ancient Trial."

Gu Shengge nodded. Mu Qianyang trusted him to handle things.

Before leaving, Emperor Yang thought of Song Yan and further instructed, "Pay close attention to Song Yan. If that fellow has problems, deal with him. You don't need to consider Xi Luoyao; she is no longer worthy of being the Sect Leader of the female Cultivators."

If Xi Luoyao hadn't gone too far, Mu Qianyang originally didn't want to make things so awkward.

Watching Emperor Yang leave, Gu Shengge's face showed contemplation. After this matter, Xi Luoyao could no longer serve as the Sect Leader of the female Cultivators.

It must be said, both master and Disciple are the same.

Nan Gong Qiyue was stripped of her Saintess status and confined herself to the Pure Serenity Immortal Pool because of Ye Chen.

Xi Luoyao, because of Song Yan, could no longer serve as the Sect Leader of the female Cultivators.

Forget it, why think so much? It's none of my business.

Gu Shengge expelled these irrelevant thoughts from his mind. Now, the most important thing was the Dao Ancient Trial.

He was very interested in the most powerful killing Divine Ability in history, as mentioned by the Old Ancestor in Song Yan's ring.

Returning to the Golden Dragon, he instructed Ran Nanshan to control the treasure ship and continued forward, leading the way according to the location of the Trial Grounds he had seen on the Jade Slip earlier.

...

Three days later.

Mingchuan Prefecture, a Spiritual Prefecture in the Qiongsang Domain adjacent to the Sky Burial Underworld. Compared to other Spiritual Prefectures in Qiong Sang, the Spiritual Qi here is sparse, and Cultivators are rare, almost non-existent. It is more accurate to call it a mortal prefecture than a Spiritual Prefecture.

The ruins of the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard are also close to the Sky Burial Underworld. If not for the Legacy Tower located here, the five great Sects would not come here at all.

Outside the Underworld is a great rift valley extending for tens of thousands of miles. This place is devoid of life, without even a single blade of grass. The valley is filled with strange rocks, and an eerie atmosphere permeates everywhere.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish...

More than ten streaks of sharp Sword Qi sliced through the dim sky, bringing a ray of light to the dark world, cutting through the clouds, and all landed on a cliff beside the great rift valley. It was none other than the people of the Lingxiao Sword Sect, and Horse Piss Immortal was among them.

"Is this the Trial Grounds? It's nothing special, is it?"

Ye Ran stood on the cliff and looked down. This rift valley, apart from being deep, large, and having strange rocks at the bottom, had nothing peculiar about it.

Why did the Sword Master repeatedly instruct them to be careful when they set off?

However, the other Sword Cultivator Disciples looked solemn. They were not inflated goods like Ye Ran, whose strength was forcibly boosted by the System.

As Sword Cultivators, their divine senses were keen, and they naturally felt the strangeness of this place.

This place seemed to be plundering their vitality!?

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