544: Chapter 544 The Position of Sect Master

[Year 75,]

[You wake up.]

[You slowly sit up straight and look at the rows of people before you, your face filled with confusion.]

[You recognize almost all of them—Lin Feng, Sword Nameless, Grandmother Tianyin, Huangfu Zhanming, Yu Tiankuo, An Ya... they are all your teammates.]

["What are you all doing here?" you ask curiously.]

[Lin Feng takes a step closer and smiles: "We heard you woke up, so we came to see you. It's nothing else, just focus on recovering."]

[You nod to him: "Thank you."]

["Brother Qin, remember to come find me for a drink when the time comes!" Yu Tiankuo says, boisterously slapping your shoulder.]

[An Ya simply says softly: "Thank you."]

[She knows very well in her heart—she was the weakest in the team, and you had saved her several times.]

[Grandmother Tianyin becomes uncharacteristically serious for once: "I may have had misunderstandings about you before. I apologize."]

[After speaking, she bows slightly.]

[Sword Nameless says nothing, only nodding to you.]

[That single glance seemed to say everything.]

[After these people exchange pleasantries with you one by one, they depart.]

[Their footsteps are very light, as if afraid of disturbing your rest.]

[Immediately afterward, another group of people enters the hall.]

[They are the high-level members of the Sect—the Ancestor Zhao, Zhao Wufeng, Zhao Gongming, the Ancestor of the Tang Family, Tang Jun, Ancestor Lu, the Patriarch, Lu Xihe... a massive crowd stands there.]

[The Ancestor of the Tang Family grabs Tang Jun and throws him to the ground: "This brat Tang Jun told me he was once disrespectful to you. Today, I have personally escorted him here to hand him over to you. Do with him as you please!"]

[Tang Jun falls to his knees with a thud, his head lowered: "I was disrespectful to you before; it has nothing to do with my Tang Family. I only hope... that you do not involve the rest of my Tang clan."]

[Having said that, he lifts his head and closes his eyes.]

[You smile and approach him, helping him up: "We are all brothers of the same Sect. Over such a small matter, why go this far?"]

[Tang Jun opens his eyes, his rims reddening and his lips trembling, unable to say a single word.]

[You pat his shoulder and say no more.]

[The Ancestor of the Tang Family cups his fists to you, nods, and departs, carrying Tang Jun off.]

[This time, the way he carried him seemed much lighter than when they arrived.]

[The Ancestor Zhao brings Zhao Gongming forward and sets him on the ground.]

[Zhao Gongming kneels on the ground, his expression calm: "Back then, I harbored murderous intent toward you, violating the Sect rules..."]

[Before he can finish, you smile and help him up: "If I wanted to hold a grudge, would you still be alive today? Since I have let it go, why must you cling to the past?"]

[You look at him, your gaze as calm as a pool of still water: "Furthermore, your Zhao Family has devoted itself entirely to the Sect."]

[Pausing for a moment, the corners of your mouth curl slightly, your tone carrying a hint of a joke: "You juniors... should learn more from the elders of your clan."]

[Zhao Gongming's eyes redden, and he nods heavily.]

["Young friend... oh, Fellow Daoist Qin, your magnanimity is vast. This old man is filled with admiration." The Ancestor Zhao cups his fists, his voice tinged with emotion.]

[You smile: "Old Zhao, you joke. How about I find you for a drink another day?"]

["Hahaha..." The Ancestor Zhao laughs heartily and nods repeatedly. "Good, I shall be waiting anytime!"]

[With that, they take their leave.]

[After they withdraw, the three from the Lu Family—Ancestor Lu, the Patriarch, and Lu Xihe—approach.]

[The Patriarch, Lu Mingxuan, speaks with a grin: "Oh my, son-in-law, you certainly were hiding your light under a bushel."]

[You smile speechlessly.]

["Son-in-law, back then you accepted a dowry of one hundred million Spirit Stones from me. You can't back out now, can you?" He leans closer, smiling like an old fox.]

[Lu Xihe stands to the side in silence, her face flushing slightly, yet she says nothing.]

[You look at Ancestor Lu and ask in a low voice: "I heard that Ancestor Lu's Lifespan is nearing its end. Is there any way?"]

[Ancestor Lu shakes his head solemnly: "Fate is decided; do not force it."]

[His voice is very flat, as if he were talking about someone else's business.]

[But you silently take note of this matter.]

[After a few pleasantries, Ancestor Lu turns to Lu Xihe and instructs: "Take good care of him."]

[Lu Xihe nods, saying nothing more.]

[Murong Zhaozhao smiles and leans against you, her eyes bright: "You're really amazing! Let me tell you..."]

[She chatters on, dumping a huge amount of information as if she wanted to tell you everything at once.]

[From her words, you also learn about the recent events.]

[As you listen, you begin to frown.]

[Once the waves of visitors finish their greetings, the main hall finally falls quiet.]

[You sit on the couch and let out a long breath.]

[Suddenly, three figures appear out of thin air before you.]

[Not even a ripple appeared in space; they seemed to grow directly out of the void.]

[The newcomers are none other than Ancestor Wuji, the Grand Elder, and Murong Changge.]

[Murong Changge glances at Lu Xihe and Murong Zhaozhao, his tone flat: "You two go out first."]

["I don't want to..." Murong Zhaozhao pouts, stiffening her neck and refusing to leave.]

[Murong Changge ignores her and turns to Lu Xihe: "Xihe, take her out first."]

[Lu Xihe nods and reaches out to grab Murong Zhaozhao by the collar, like picking up a disobedient cat.]

[Murong Zhaozhao's legs kick wildly as she struggles and shouts: "What are you doing! Let me down! Let me down..."]

[Her voice grows fainter until it disappears outside the hall.]

[Seeing that everyone else has left, Murong Changge speaks again: "Qin Chen, I have something to discuss with you."]

["Has something major happened?" you ask curiously.]

["It's not exactly a major crisis." He pauses, his expression becoming serious. "I want to pass the position of Sect Master to you."]

["Huh—?" You are stunned, thinking you misheard.]

["How can that be? I'm only at the Void Refining Realm..."]

[Murong Changge waves his hand, interrupting you: "We will assist you in stepping into Body Integration. By then, your strength will be sufficient to shoulder the weight of the Immortal Sect."]

[You frown, hesitating.]

[The Karma on your body is too complex; you worry it might bring disaster to the Immortal Sect.]

[At least, that is what you believe at this moment—after clashing with Liu Xuerong, you saw your own deficiencies more clearly.]

[With the disparity in Realms, the biggest problem is that your Divine Soul power is insufficient.]

[Ancestor Wuji speaks with a smile: "You need not worry. Based on the fact that you can now command the Ancestral Master's Immortal Sword, that alone is enough for you to hold the position of Sect Master."]

["But my contributions to the Sect..." You still try to decline.]

["You're overthinking it," the Grand Elder interrupts. "Just the fact that you can wield the Immortal Sword is more than enough."]

[Ancestor Wuji nods, looking at you with a gentle gaze: "Furthermore, given your current identity and circumstances, if you are not the Sect Master of our Wuji Immortal Sect, I worry that some people might move against you."]

[You understand instantly.]

[You can currently command the Immortal Sword; once you achieve a Breakthrough to Mahayana, the Wuji Immortal Sect will undoubtedly become the number one power in the Immortal Realm in both name and reality.]

[However, there are also risks involved in this matter.]