19: Playing the role of the patriarch of a declining sect 1

[Plot Introduction of This World's Mission]:

On the Xuangu Continent, the once-renowned Lingyun Sect has long fallen into ruin.

Ten years ago, the then Sect Master of Lingyun Sect, Lin Qingxuan, heard that the Blood God Sect, created by the male protagonist Xiao Aotian and the female protagonist Xiao Rouer, was brutal and bloodthirsty, slaughtering fellow Cultivators.

He gathered all the Elders and Disciples of the Sect and set off in a grand procession to the headquarters of the Blood God Sect, vowing to uproot this evil.

But no one expected that the male and female protagonists had already mastered peerless Cultivation Techniques, and the Blood God Sect was filled with experts.

As soon as the forces of Lingyun Sect entered the territory of the Blood God Sect, they fell into an ambush. After a fierce battle, Lin Qingxuan and the Elders fought to the death.

The Disciples under them were nearly all killed or injured, with only the Sect Master's two Personal Disciples, Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect and Liu Hanhan,

and the Grand Elder's young daughter, Xiao Ling, escaping by luck because they were ordered to stay behind and guard the Sect.

When Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect brought Liu Hanhan and Xiao Ling to see the severed limbs of the Lingyun Sect Disciples and the blood-stained Sect Tokens outside the mountains, the three were devastated.

From that day on, the Blood God Sect swept through major Sects with thunderous momentum.

Relying on their invincible strength, Xiao Aotian and Xiao Rouer forcibly brought the entire continent under their command, becoming the absolute rulers.

They abolished the Legacies of all Sects, only allowing the Blood God Sect to exist; any slight resistance resulted in the execution of the entire family.

Lingyun Sect became a fish that slipped through the net, but it also became like rootless duckweed.

As the Senior Brother, Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect looked at his Junior Sister crying heart-wrenchingly beside him,

and the Senior Sister who was holding back her grief with a determined look in her eyes,

he clenched his fists and resolutely took up the burden of Sect Master.

Liu Hanhan took over the responsibilities of the Grand Elder,

and Xiao Ling, who was only eight years old, though ignorant, knew she had to help her Senior Brother and Senior Sister,

thus she became the Second Elder and followed Liu Hanhan down the mountain to recruit Disciples.

But who would be willing to join a Sect that had declined to only three people?

Initially, some desperate Cultivators were willing to try their luck,

but once they heard the Sect didn't even have the most basic cultivation resources, or even an Elder to guide their cultivation, they turned and left.

Over time, Lingyun Sect became the laughingstock of Xuangu Continent.

Some said they were barely surviving, while others said they wouldn't last long before fading away.

Just as the three were about to give up, Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect suddenly remembered,

that deep within the Sect's Forbidden Ground, there seemed to live a mysterious Grand Elder—Qin Jiuge.

It was said that this Old Ancestor had lived for thousands of years and possessed unfathomable strength, but he remained in seclusion year-round and never interfered in Sect affairs.

With a final glimmer of hope, Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect led Liu Hanhan and Xiao Ling into the Forbidden Ground.

The Forbidden Ground was gloomy and damp, filled with the marks of time.

The three passed through layers of Restrictions and finally reached the deepest secluded Immortal Cave.

But the sight before them made their hearts sink completely.

On the stone bed in the center of the Immortal Cave lay an old man in an ancient Daoist robe,

who had long since lost his breath, and his body had stiffened; he had clearly been dead for many years.

"Old Ancestor..."

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect knelt on both knees, his eyes red, as his last shred of hope vanished.

Liu Hanhan supported Xiao Ling, tears falling silently,

Xiao Ling was so scared she hid behind Liu Hanhan, sobbing quietly.

Helplessly, the three could only continue to guard this dilapidated Sect.

Spring went and autumn came; ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

During these ten years, they lived frugally,

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect relied on occasionally hunting low-level Yao Beasts to trade for cultivation resources,

Liu Hanhan carefully taught Xiao Ling how to Cultivate,

the three supported each other, living a poor but stable life.

But they all knew the Blood God Sect would not let any surviving Sect go; the day of reckoning would eventually come.

Sure enough, one day ten years later, the forces of the Blood God Sect broke through the mountain gate of Lingyun Sect.

The leading Cultivator was dressed in a blood-red robe, his eyes cold:

"By order of the Sect Leader and the Sect Mother, wipe out the remaining Sects. Lingyun Sect, be destroyed!"

Sword light flashed, and blood fell.

The three of Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect fought back with all their might, but they were no match for the army of the Blood God Sect.

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect was pierced through the heart by a sword. Looking at Liu Hanhan, who was protecting Xiao Ling behind him, his heart was full of resentment,

he had failed to protect his Master's Sect, failed to protect his two Junior Sisters, and failed to avenge everyone in Lingyun Sect... Deep in the Universe, a light screen floated before Qin Jiuge, showing the entire plot of Lingyun Sect from prosperity to destruction.

[Plot Introduction Finished]

[Mission this time: Play the role of the Grand Elder of Lingyun Sect, revitalize Lingyun Sect, and help them seek revenge against the male and female protagonists]

"Playing the Old Ancestor, sounds interesting. Let's begin."

As the words fell, Qin Jiuge's figure instantly disappeared into the Chaos and void, leaving only a faint spatial ripple... Lingyun Sect, Forbidden Ground Immortal Cave.

The previously stiffened Grand Elder Qin Jiuge's finger suddenly moved slightly.

Then, his tightly closed eyes slowly opened,

his once deathly still body was instantly filled with vitality.

Qin Jiuge stretched his limbs, feeling the condition of this body, and couldn't help but frown:

"Tsk tsk, this body is too weak. To think it's an old monster that lived for a thousand years."

Recalling the fate of Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect and the others on the light screen, a smile appeared on the corner of Qin Jiuge's mouth:

"Don't worry. Since I'm here, I'll be looking after Lingyun Sect from now on."

Just as he stepped out of the Immortal Cave, he heard suppressed crying from outside.

Qin Jiuge followed the sound and saw Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect, Liu Hanhan, and Xiao Ling kneeling on a stone platform not far away,

simple Spirit Tablets were placed in front of them; they were clearly paying respects to the people of the Sect who died ten years ago.

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect's shoulders trembled slightly, his face covered in tear stains, yet he forced himself not to make a sound.

Liu Hanhan patted Xiao Ling's back to comfort her while looking at the Spirit Tablets with red eyes, her gaze full of grief and resentment.

Xiao Ling lay in Liu Hanhan's arms, crying softly, her voice broken as she muttered:

"Father... I miss you so much..."

Watching this scene, Qin Jiuge's heart stirred slightly.

He had lived for endless ages and was accustomed to slaughter and betrayal; his heart had long become as hard as stone,

but seeing the three of them huddling together and sticking to the Sect even in a desperate situation, he actually felt a bit of warmth.

"Ahem..." Qin Jiuge coughed intentionally, breaking the sorrowful atmosphere.

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect and the others suddenly turned around,

when they saw Qin Jiuge standing not far away,

they were all stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Old... Old Ancestor?"

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect's voice trembled as he instinctively stood up, his eyes fixed on Qin Jiuge,

"You... You're not dead?"

Liu Hanhan was also shocked. She rubbed her eyes to confirm she wasn't seeing things,

the person before them was indeed the Grand Elder Qin Jiuge they had seen in the Forbidden Ground!

But back then, he clearly had no breath. How could he suddenly come back to life?

Xiao Ling was so scared she hid behind Liu Hanhan, only showing a pair of round eyes, looking at Qin Jiuge with curiosity and timidity.

Qin Jiuge smiled and stepped forward, waving his hand:

"Don't worry, I didn't die completely. I just took a nap. I didn't expect to sleep for so many years and let you suffer."

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect and Liu Hanhan looked at each other, both seeing wild joy in each other's eyes.

The Old Ancestor isn't dead! This means Lingyun Sect is saved!

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect trembled with excitement and knelt on both knees again, giving a respectful salute:

"Disciple Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect greets the Grand Elder!"

"This Disciple is incompetent for letting the Sect decline to this state. Please punish me, Old Ancestor!"

Liu Hanhan also pulled Xiao Ling to kneel down and choked out:

"Disciple Liu Hanhan greets the Old Ancestor! Xiao Ling, quick, pay respects to the Old Ancestor!"

Although Xiao Ling was still a bit afraid, she obediently kowtowed to Qin Jiuge and said softly:

"Xiao Ling... greets the Old Ancestor."

Seeing this, Qin Jiuge quickly stepped forward to help the three up:

"Get up. Let's not mention the past. It wasn't your fault."

He looked at Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect with a hint of admiration in his eyes,

"To be able to take up the burden of the Sect in such a desperate situation and guard Lingyun Sect for ten years is already very good."

Being praised by the Old Ancestor, a flush appeared on Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect's face, and his heart was even more excited.

Qin Jiuge glanced at the Spirit Tablets on the stone platform, and his gaze turned cold:

"Are these the Disciples and Elders who died at the hands of the Blood God Sect ten years ago?"

Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect nodded, his voice low:

"Yes... Master, the Elders, and all the fellow brothers and sisters, they all died at the hands of Xiao Aotian and Xiao Rouer."

At the mention of these two names, his eyes were filled with hatred.

Liu Hanhan also said through gritted teeth:

"That despicable couple not only destroyed our Lingyun Sect but also ruled the entire Xuangu Continent. Who knows how many innocent people they've killed over the years!"

Hearing the name "Xiao Rouer," Xiao Ling's body trembled violently. She looked up at Qin Jiuge, her eyes full of tears:

"Old Ancestor, Xiao Rouer... she's the one who killed my father! I must avenge my father!"

Qin Jiuge stroked Xiao Ling's head, his tone gentle but carrying an unquestionable firmness:

"Alight, revenge! Not only will we avenge your father, but we will also avenge everyone who died in Lingyun Sect!"

He looked at Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect and Liu Hanhan and said solemnly:

"From today on, I, Qin Jiuge, take charge of Lingyun Sect once more!"

"What Xiao Aotian and Xiao Rouer owe us, I will take back bit by bit, with interest!"

As the words fell, an invisible Aura radiated from Qin Jiuge.

This Aura was not the Qi of a Cultivator, but the pressure originating from a Universe-level Devil King,

although Qin Jiuge had tried his best to restrain it, it still made Current Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect and the others feel a sense of palpitation,

at the same time, a strange sense of confidence surged in their hearts,

with the Old Ancestor here, Lingyun Sect would surely be able to regroup and take revenge!

"Old Ancestor, but right now... we don't even have cultivation resources, let alone recruit Disciples."

Liu Hanhan hesitated for a moment but still spoke of the Sect's current predicament.

Over the years, it was already quite a feat for the three of them to barely maintain their cultivation. To revitalize the Sect was as difficult as reaching the heavens.

Qin Jiuge smiled and said nonchalantly, "Resources? How hard can that be."