"To have achieved so much at your age shows that your talent surpasses mine. As long as your desire to grow stronger never dies, you will surpass me and become that legendary powerful being one day!"

Zongyuan once again tossed the White Jade Token to Wang Xu.

Wang Xu furrowed his brow slightly.

"You don't need to rush to reject me."

Zongyuan said, "After hearing about you, I investigated everything about your past."

"As far as I know, you have no parents, you come from the Piaoling Mountain Range, and you were rescued by a little girl named Ya Sang from Qingfeng Village."

"And this little girl named Ya Sang has followed you to Kunlong Martial Sect and is now an outer layer disciple."

At this point, Zongyuan's gaze suddenly became as sharp as an eagle's.

"You have the heart to become stronger, but this little girl named Ya Sang is just an outer layer disciple. It's impossible for her to catch up with you, even I can't help her."

Zongyuan said, "Therefore, your future path is destined not to have her shadow following it."

Wang Xu was silent.

Zongyuan was absolutely right.

For Wang Xu to achieve greater strength, he must leave Kunlong Martial Sect and embark on a boundless journey.

The peril of Chaos is far greater than that of the Ancient Luo Cosmos; taking Ya Sang with him is impossible.

"Think about it, if you take the path of the strong and leave Ya Sang behind, an outer layer disciple without any influence in Kunlong Martial Sect, what kind of predicament will she face?"

Zongyuan seemed to see through Wang Xu's weakness, "The only solution is for you to reach a high position and use your power to protect her!"

"The position of Sect Master couldn't be more suitable for you!"

After Zongyuan finished speaking, the hall once again fell into silence.

Wang Xu remained expressionless, a trace of struggle flashing in his eyes.

"You need not worry about anything else. Even as Sect Master, you won't need to fulfill many obligations; you can leave everything to the Elder Council to handle."

Zongyuan saw that Wang Xu seemed to have doubts about the Elder Council and laughed, "The Elder Council is the decision-making place of Kunlong Martial Sect. I usually pay no attention to sect affairs; everything is handled by them. You can safely entrust them."

No need to handle sect affairs or take the trouble to manage the sect, just by holding the title of Sect Master, he could protect Ya Sang...

This "deal" for Wang Xu was all gain and no loss.

"Alright."

Wang Xu no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement.

"Haha... good!"

Zongyuan laughed heartily, his originally pale and weak complexion suddenly glowing with health.

Bang!

Immediately, Zongyuan took a step forward, grabbed Wang Xu, and directly ascended into the sky, standing above Zongyuan Hall, overlooking the entire Kunlong Martial Sect.

"All disciples and elders of Kunlong Martial Sect, heed my command!"

Zongyuan's voice was no longer hoarse like an old man's; it became rich and resonant, echoing across the entire inner and outer layers of Kunlong Martial Sect.

"This... that's the Sect Master!"

"I actually saw the Sect Master, how wonderful!"

"Why would the Sect Master come out, what happened?"

All disciples, elders, and others of Kunlong Martial Sect looked up towards the top of Zongyuan Hall.

Many disciples of Kunlong Martial Sect hadn't seen the Sect Master for decades; he was like a legendary figure, as elusive as a dragon, leaving no trace.

Yet unexpectedly, they had the fortune to see him today, naturally causing many disciples to be extremely excited.

However, the elders were puzzled.

The Sect Master hadn't appeared before everyone for over a hundred years; the last time was due to a major event in Kunlong Martial Sect. Could it be that this time, the sect is facing a major event again?

Zongyuan stood shoulder to shoulder with Wang Xu.

"I, Zongyuan, announce today that Elder Wang Xu of the Celestial Hall is, from today onwards, the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect!"

With Zongyuan's words, it was like a thunderbolt, shocking all disciples and elders below.

Even the Three Great Hall Masters, who were already aware of the outcome, couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise.

They knew the Sect Master would pass the position to the one who slew the Black Dragon, but didn't expect it to happen so quickly, decisively today.

As for the disciples and elders who didn't know about this, they had their mouths agape, too astonished to speak for a while.

"He... he said Wang Xu... it was Wang Xu, right?"

In the outer layer, An Yilong was dumbfounded.

How long has it been?

Wang Xu had actually gone from being an outer layer disciple to directly leaping to the position of Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect!

An Yilong was momentarily too shocked to speak.

"Wang Xu... isn't that the name of Young Master Wang? Could it be that Young Master Wang has become the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect? Amazing! Father wasn't wrong, Young Master Wang is truly a legendary figure, he's a legend!"

Beside the dumbfounded Ya Sang, Yan Feng was overjoyed.

Ya Sang covered her little mouth, unable to close it for a long time.

Sect... Sect Master?

He became the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect?

"Senior Brother Zu Du, is there something wrong with my ears? Junior Brother Wang Xu... no, Elder Wang actually became Sect Master?"

You Lin found it unbelievable.

Wang Xu had silently surpassed him to become an Elder, and that was shocking enough.

But now, the fact that Wang Xu became the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect had completely stunned him.

"He... he became the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect?"

Lin Shangyu, upon hearing this news, could no longer withstand this chain of shocks and directly collapsed to the ground.

When Wang Xu returned from Cloud Smoke Giant City, Lin Shangyu heard that he had advanced to Black Hole Level, becoming an Elder.

This news shocked Lin Shangyu into a cold sweat.

But how long had it been, and Wang Xu had actually been personally appointed and handed over the position to become the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect!

Lin Shangyu, his face ashen, immediately packed his things, intending to leave Kunlong Martial Sect.

Staying here was too dangerous; originally, Lin Shangyu was at least an inner layer disciple, shielded by the sect, and Wang Xu would have to consider the sect's opinion if he wanted to move against him.

But now, the entire Kunlong Martial Sect was Wang Xu's domain; no matter where he went, it would be safer than staying in Kunlong Martial Sect!

"Sect... Sect Master..."

Fu Zixiao, Bei Xinsi.

These two once-proud "geniuses" among the inner layer disciples felt a tremendous sense of disparity descend upon them the moment they heard the news, suffocating them.

Bei Xinsi felt as if a stone was lodged in her heart, urging her to burst into tears.

"Greetings to the Sect Master!"

This news plunged the Kunlong Martial Sect into temporary silence, but soon everyone reacted, kneeling on one knee with respect.

"Haha... Wang Xu, I hope you can go further and fulfill the dreams I haven't realized..."

Zongyuan laughed heartily.

However, as he laughed, his face grew increasingly pale.

Zongyuan's eyes slowly closed, and as he held Wang Xu's hand, it gradually weakened and fell.

Wang Xu turned his head to find that Zongyuan's life force was completely extinguished, leaving only a body still warm.

Dead.

The first Sect Master of the Kunlong Martial Sect had fallen.

"Sect Master!"

The disciples and elders below realized this and cried out with tears.

Zongyuan's face kept its smile.

Wang Xu took a deep look at the old man, never expecting him to die like this.

...

A grand funeral was held by the Kunlong Martial Sect for the Sect Master.

Many powerful figures attended the funeral.

The Guardian General of the Great Dragon Dynasty.

The Sect Master of the Lingxu Martial Sect, Zhao Xiang.

The Sect Master of the Shaluotian Sect, Situ Wumen.

The Sect Master of the Rotten Wood Sword Sect, Luo Feiyu.

And many other prominent figures from the Great Dragon Dynasty arrived to pay their respects.

However, these figures were displeased that Wang Xu, as the Sect Master of the Kunlong Martial Sect, did not personally welcome them, causing some to harbor discontent.

Especially when they heard that Wang Xu's strength was only at the initial black hole level, many figures murmured mockingly.

"Kunlong Martial Sect... it's likely that soon, it will no longer exist in the Great Dragon Dynasty."

"Entrusting the sect to a wet-behind-the-ears youngster, what exactly was Zongyuan thinking?"

"Kunlong Martial Sect, after all, is an old sect of many years, not to be underestimated."

Various voices spread in private.

Zongyuan's funeral lasted three days, after which the ceremony concluded and the many prominent figures departed.

"Sect Master."

Wu Bing stood in front of the Zongyuan Hall.

"Come in."

The doors of Zongyuan Hall opened, and Wang Xu was cultivating.

"Sect Master, you have never entered Guangshuo Cave yet. According to the sect rules, as the Sect Master, you have the freedom to come and go at Guangshuo Cave."

Wu Bing said gracefully.

Guangshuo Cave...

With Wu Bing's reminder, Wang Xu remembered the place that was the only connection to the "Heaven and Earth Will" he hadn't visited.

"Lead the way."

Wang Xu paused his cultivation and followed Wu Bing towards Guangshuo Cave.

Guangshuo Cave is located at the core of the Central Hall, surrounded by countless arrays concealing it.

These arrays are no less impressive than the Kunlong Martial Sect's Sect Protection Array, showing Guangshuo Cave's unparalleled importance to the sect.

"Sect Master."

Several elders with deep auras were already waiting.

From their attire, it could be discerned that these elders were the very members of the Elder Council Zongyuan had mentioned to Wang Xu.

Within the Elder Council, each was an invincible black hole level formidable figure.

While not the Sect Master, they presided over major affairs within and outside the Kunlong Martial Sect, its true core.

"Open Guangshuo Cave."

"Yes."

Upon Wang Xu's command, several elders positioned themselves in a fan-shaped formation, each projecting a pale yellow beam of light simultaneously from their fingers.

The light beams touched the array, dissolving the energy barriers slowly, revealing a door-sized entrance.

"Sect Master, if you wish to exit, just crush this token."

Wang Xu accepted a yellow jade token, nodded slightly, and stepped into the array.

The scene before his eyes changed abruptly, and with each step deeper, his vision expanded further.

Once Wang Xu was fully within the array, the path behind closed back up, unveiling a magnificent landscape painting scene before him.

Rugged peaks and lush greens, more majestic than the Piaoling Mountain Range.

This is Guangshuo Cave.

Stepping lightly onto the sky, Wang Xu gazed down and immediately spotted a hot spring with rising steam, with water like gathering pearls.

Approaching the hot spring, before Wang Xu could reach out, the shadow within him darted out.

"Ah... so comfortable! Too comfortable!"

Draped in a red robe, the ghostly figure soaked in the hot spring, displaying a look of leisurely enjoyment.

"What is this?"

Wang Xu asked.

"Enough with the nonsense, quickly come down for a soak. This 'Celestial Crystal Milk' is a great supplement for you!"

Wang Xu stepped into the hot spring, immersing his body completely.

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