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Chapter 3436 Yang Daoxu's Decision

Xuantian Dao Sect.

The main hall is now completely silent.

Led by Yang Daoxu, most of the high-ranking members of the various peaks are here now. Everyone is looking at the image left in the void, their faces full of shock.

moment.

The picture fades.

Yang Daoxu looked at the silent crowd and slowly broke the silence in the hall.

"Tell me your thoughts on this."

"Ahem, Peak Master Shen's strength is truly... truly beyond our expectations!"

Gongsun Yang, the peak master of Qifeng, coughed lightly and forced a smile, though it looked rather unpleasant.

The cultivators from the other peaks remained silent upon seeing this.

Danfeng's formidable strength is certainly something to be pleased about.

but--

When such power exceeds all limits, it's not a surprise, but a shock.

They even doubted whether the other person was really Shen Changqing.

after all.

No matter how talented or extraordinary someone is, it's impossible for their strength to break through to this level in less than a million years since their ascension.

If the other party is not Shen Changqing, then what is their true identity?

What is the purpose of the other party's infiltration of the Xuantian Dao Sect?

Many questions remain.

It lingered in everyone's hearts.

"I intend to make a trip to the Thousand Demon Realm. For the time being, the affairs within the sect will be handled by Peak Master Gongsun, with the assistance of all peak masters and elders!"

Yang Daoxu said.

After he finished speaking, Gongsun Yang asked in a deep voice, "Should we inform the Ancestor about this matter?"

"Ancestor..."

Yang Daoxu took a deep breath and shook his head.

"There's no need to disturb the Ancestor's seclusion. I will figure out some things on my own!"

Done.

He didn't give anyone else a chance to speak before his figure disappeared.

Seeing Yang Daoxu leave, the leaders of each peak all had different expressions.

"Alas, if Peak Master Shen is truly alright, with him and the Ancestor overseeing things, how can the sect not grow stronger!"

"Let's wait for news from the sect leader!"

……

The Thousand Demon Realm.

After the seventeen Immortal Emperors of the Supreme God Sect perished, all the turmoil was completely quelled.

Inside the Immortal City.

Shen Changqing sat in the main seat, with cultivators from the two peaks and Gu Qingyang and others below him.

Now, everyone looks up at the figure above with expressions of awe.

The previous battle.

Shen Changqing's strength was deeply imprinted in their minds.

How could they not feel awe towards such a powerful figure?

Even Ji Yang was still shocked.

even though.

He had long been aware of Shen Changqing's extraordinary nature.

But when one truly witnesses the power of this master, one cannot help but feel terrified.

Ascension will take less than a million years!

He could kill a top-tier Immortal Emperor with a single punch!

Even the powerful figures on the Immortal Emperor's Stele are probably inferior to this level of strength.

Even though they both involve suppressing top-tier Immortal Emperors, there are differences between them.

Some people will go all out, while others will take it easy.

Now Ji Yang even suspects that Shen Changqing's strength may have reached the level of a half-saint.

Even if one hasn't truly reached that level, the difference is probably not that great.

As a senior cultivator, Ji Yang was confident that he had progressed quickly and steadily, and that among cultivators of the same level, almost no one could compare to him.

But once Shen Changqing truly revealed his strength, Ji Yang's arrogance vanished completely.

Because he knows it very well.

Even if you had a million years, it would be absolutely impossible to achieve this.

Let alone a million years.

Even if you had ten times more time, it would be difficult to improve your strength to this level.

There is only one reason: once you reach the Immortal Emperor level, it is not easy to further improve your cultivation and strength.

Even with a foundation from a past life, one still needs to take things one step at a time.

"Now that seventeen Immortal Emperors have fallen, this news can no longer be concealed. The Supreme God Sect is likely to make a big move!"

Qianhen spoke in a deep voice, glancing up at Shen Changqing as he spoke, seemingly waiting for the other's decision.

The latter looked inward at the universe, feeling the terrifying sword intent contained within the green leaf, and then spoke softly.

"A battle with the Supreme God Sect was inevitable. The killing of a group of Immortal Emperors this time is enough to make this force focus its attention on the Thousand Demon Domain."

As long as immortality does not emerge, there is no possibility of threatening the Thousand Demon Realm.

As for immortality—"

Shen Changqing paused slightly at this point.

"There's no need to be overly concerned about this matter. I have my own arrangements for it!"

This sentence.

This made Qianhen and the others secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

They now have absolute faith in Shen Changqing.

Before the fall of Immortal Emperors like Jun Yanwu, Qianhen and the others might have had some doubts about Shen Changqing's statement.

So now.

They had no more doubts.

Since this person has spoken, they must be quite confident.

"Right now, we should pay attention to the movements of various immortal realms. However, after this battle, it should be enough to deter many forces."

Without sufficient resources and a firm grasp of the situation, other forces are unlikely to target the sect easily!

Shen Changqing said.

However, just as he finished speaking, a figure slowly appeared.

Upon seeing this figure, everyone was slightly taken aback, and then they all bowed in greeting.

"metropolitan!"

"I have some things I'd like to discuss with Peak Master Shen privately."

Yang Daoxu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm. His words startled the others, who then instinctively looked at the figure in the main seat.

The latter nodded slightly, and then everyone left one after another.

soon.

Only two people remained inside the hall.

Yang Daoxu looked at the person in front of him, took a deep breath, and then slowly spoke.

"I wonder if I should address you as Peak Master Shen, or Ancestor?"

"It seems the sect leader knows something!"

Shen Changqing raised an eyebrow slightly.

Yang Daoxu shook his head and gave a self-deprecating smile: "If things have come to this point and I still can't see it at all, then I've lived all these years in vain."

Taixuzi's appearance was sudden, and his strength was unfathomable. Yang Daoxu had initially suspected him, but ultimately found no substantial evidence.

more importantly.

The appearance of Taixuzi.

This greatly enhanced the strength of the vast Xuantian Dao Sect.

For the sect, the other party's appearance was neither beneficial nor harmful, so even if Yang Daoxu had any doubts, he did not delve too deeply into it.

Moreover, after his investigation, he found that the patriarch was not problematic.

But now.

Shen Changqing's strength caused Yang Daoxu's previously dispelled doubts to resurface.

He came to the Thousand Demon Realm to verify this matter.

now.

Although Shen Changqing did not give a direct answer, Yang Daoxu already had the answer in his heart.

"It seems that inviting Peak Master Shen to join the Xuantian Dao Sect back then was the most correct thing I've done all these years!"

He took a deep breath, his face showing emotion.

Compared to other members of the sect, Yang Daoxu did not believe that Shen Changqing could pose a threat to the Xuantian Dao Sect.

After all, given the opponent's strength, if they really had any ideas, they could overthrow the entire sect in an instant.

"Back when I had just ascended to the Upper Realm, the Sect Master treated me as if I were the master of a peak, and I will always remember that!"

Shen Changqing shook his head slightly.

The Xuan Tian Dao Sect played a significant role in enabling him to reach this point; at least in the early stages, the cultivation resources provided by various sects helped him improve his strength.

Shen Changqing naturally remembered some of the kindness shown to him.

Upon hearing this, Yang Daoxu remained silent for a long while, then his eyes became firm as if he had made a decision.

"Master Shen ascended to the Upper Realm less than a million years ago, and he has already taken this step. It is evident that he has exceptional talent, and it is inevitable that he will reach the pinnacle of immortality in the future."

Over the years, the Xuantian Dao Sect has gradually weakened under my leadership, failing the expectations of its predecessors. Only with the arrival of Peak Master Shen has it been able to reverse this decline.

After speaking, Yang Daoxu paused for a moment, then took out a token.

"I now intend to abdicate the position of sect leader to Peak Master Shen. I hope Peak Master Shen will not refuse!"

"The position of sect leader?"

Shen Changqing's expression changed slightly.

Yang Daoxu laughed and said, "Back then, the Xuantian Dao Sect suffered a great calamity, and many powerful figures perished. In the end, I had no choice but to step forward and take charge of the overall situation."

However, the development of the sect over the years is enough to demonstrate that my abilities are indeed limited.

Shen Fengzhu is the master of the Ninth Peak, yet he was able to make Dan Peak the number one among the nine peaks in a short period of time. It is evident that his methods are beyond my reach.

Therefore, in my humble opinion, Peak Master Shen is more qualified than I to assume the position of Sect Master!

Hear this.

Shen Changqing did not reply.

See here.

Yang Daoxu was not in a hurry, but smiled calmly and said, "However, Peak Master Shen, there is no need to rush to give an answer. I will be staying here for a while. If Peak Master Shen comes to a decision later, he can inform me!"

Since things had already been said to this extent, Shen Changqing naturally nodded.

Subsequently.

Yang Daoxu then turned and left.

Shen Changqing's expression returned to calm as his fingers tapped rhythmically on the armrest.

"Sect Master!"

He murmured quietly.

to be frank.

Yang Daoxu's move surprised Shen Changqing, but upon closer examination, it made perfect sense.

after all--

My strength is now so great that I no longer need the Xuan Tian Dao Sect.

If Yang Daoxu were in that position, the other party would naturally worry that he would leave the sect.

Again.

Shen Changqing is too strong.

Furthermore, he was not a cultivator nurtured by the Xuantian Dao Sect from childhood, so his sense of belonging was inevitably somewhat different.

In this situation, to truly bind the other party firmly to the Xuantian Dao Sect, a sufficiently high price must be paid.

The position of sect leader!

That was the price Yang Daoxu paid.

In the latter's view, if Shen Changqing could become the master of the Xuantian Dao Sect, then there would be no possibility for him to leave the sect.

Furthermore, from any perspective, Shen Changqing's leadership of the Xuantian Dao Sect has only brought benefits and no drawbacks.

Of course.

From a personal perspective

Yang Daoxu's sacrifice of his position as sect leader was certainly a loss, but from the perspective of the sect as a whole, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.

therefore.

Yang Daoxu's ability to make such a decision is indeed without fault. (End of Chapter)