"How is it possible?" The first one to exclaim in surprise was none other than the Grand Elders.

They could understand if it was a normal member of the Sect, or even an elder who betrayed the sect. But for it to be one of the Grand Elders... How could they believe it?

In the Sect, the Grand Elders were at the highest position, only below the Sect Leader. There was nothing that Shen Yue couldn't get in the Duality Sect. For her to betray the sect for Heavenly Sword Sect? They wouldn't believe it even if they were beaten to death.

Ignoring the shocked expression of the Grand Elders, elders and other members around her, Yun Ning just narrowed her eyes as a sense of realisation hit her.

"I see... Earlier, I was wondering how the wounds of both the Sect leader and my daughter would have traces of our own skills." Speaking till here, her voice turned cold. "It turns out, we had a traitor."

"I always had a lingering suspicion about her." Yun Ning's words might be able to fool the sect members and elders, but it was impossible for the Grand Elders to believe her.

For a moment, their expressions turned to disbelief. None of them was a fool. Almost all of them were old foxes with centuries of life experience. How could they not see that it was Yun Ning pinning the blame on the dead Shen Yue?

But why would she do it?

This was what puzzled them the most. They couldn't understand why she would do it. They have seen with their own eyes Shen Yue leaving for the Heavenly Sword Sect as a messenger. It was impossible for her to come back in the evening to assassinate the Sect Leader. And even if she killed the Sect Leader, why would she kill Lin Wan? To her, that lass was a complete stranger.

Unless...

'Unless Yun Ning killed both of them.'

The moment such an absurd idea came to their mind, their heart chilled, and their bodies froze in fear.

It was a perfect plan.

By killing the sect leader, she inherited the position of the new Sect Leader. By killing her daughter, she gained the sympathy of the world. And by killing Shen Yue, she removed her biggest obstacle. And finally, she put the blame on Shen Yue to completely tarnish her image.

The more they thought about it, the more it seemed to be the case.

Yun Ning, on the other hand, admired the head floating in front of her before snapping her fingers, and the moment she did that, the head of Shen Yue began to dissipate before turning into dust and scattering in the wind.

"This..." Every single person present widened their eyes in disbelief. They couldn't sense any elemental energy or internal energy. They couldn't sense how Yun Ning did it.

Even if they were to unleash their full strength, they could at most turn that head into a meat paste. To turn it into dust and scatter it ike this was something that was beyond their imagination.

"Heaven Realm." No one knew who spoke first, but the moment this word was spoken, their heart chilled.

The only explanation about the Heaven Realm came from the Ruins, and it only contained a single sentence.

"Those who control the might of heaven."

Every person has their own understanding of this sentence, and some even believe that it means the power of thunder.

But it was only now they realised that it was much, much more than the power of so-called thunder.

Ignoring their reaction, Yun Ning gazed towards Jian Yu with a half smile on her face, who then shivered momentarily before immediately kneeling.

"What do you mean by that?" The smile on Yun Ning's face only widened in response.

"Attacking the Duality Sect was this old lady's fault. I was bewitched by that bitch Shen Yue's words. I didn't think about the repercussions."

"Shen Yue has already been punished. I hope the venerable could punish me instead of the entire Heavenly Sword Sect."

"Oh!" Yun Ning didn't answer but slightly raised her brow.

"The sword sect is willing to hand over its saintess and the ten most talented individuals to the Duality Sect. They will work here for the next fifty years to make amends."

"This humble old lady will personally accompany them."

Jian Yu's words caught everyone by surprise. No one expected the dignified Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect to speak in such a humble tone and even propose such a humiliating thing.

Yun Ning didn't reply but kept her eyes on the old woman kneeling in front of her.

And just when everyone thought she was going to reject this proposal and perhaps even propose something harsh, Yun Ning shook her head with a smile.

"What are you saying, sect leader Yu?"

Her voice was completely different from before.

"After stepping into the Heaven Realm, I realised just how vast the world is and how insignificant the human conflict is."

"There is no need for you to send over your saintess and talented people here." Shaking her head, she continued. "Whatever happened... let's leave it in past."

"Instead, we should focus more on the future."

Her words stunned not only the members of the Duality Sect but also the crowd of guests who were expecting a different scene.

"To show solace, we will accept your saintess as the Elder of our Duality Sect."

Before anyone could react, she spoke further.

"And my daughter..." Pointing towards Cang Yue in the distance, she continued. "The saintess of the Duality Sect will now be one of the Grand Elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect."

"How does it sound?"

"Absolutely wonderful. I have no objection." Jian Yu seemed to be waiting for this moment as she immediately jumped in agreement.

It was only now that the crowd of guests, as well as the members of the Duality Sect, came back to their senses.

"This... this..." Listening to such a ridiculous statement, how could they stay calm?

The first one to object was the Grand Elders.

Now that Yun Ning has managed to step into the Heaven Realm, flattening the Heavenly Sword Sect was as easy as snatching a candy from a child.

But instead of destroying the Heavenly Sword Sect and getting revenge for their fallen sect members, they were instead offering friendship to them?

What a ridiculous thing to do.

"Umm?" Sensing their discomfort and discontent, Yun Ning just raised an eyebrow with a smile.

"I hope the Grand Elders won't follow in the footsteps of Shen Yue and betray the sect."

Threat... Completely naked threat.

Though her words were about not betraying, the Grand Elders could clearly hear her warning. She was warning them not to voice out their dissatisfaction, otherwise they would follow Shen Yue's example.

After making sure that they weren't going to make any noise, Yun Ning patted Jian Yu on the shoulder gently. Supporting her up, she grabbed her wrist before raising both their hands into the air.

"For a new era."

In that instant, the entire place was engulfed with loud cheers and celebrations.

The lower members of the Duality Sect were the first ones to cheer. To them, it was the end of a bloody conflict that had lasted centuries. They no longer have to be afraid of dying outside in an ambush.

In their eyes, Sect Leader Yun Ning was a hero. Even though her adoptive mother and her own daughter were killed by the Sword Sect, she didn't seek revenge. Instead, she chose to forgive them and even work together.

Truly a living sage.

It was no wonder that she managed to step into the Heaven Realm. Only someone with such an open mind and extraordinary character could accomplish this impossible task.

Though the elders of the Duality sect were discontent, they didn't voice it. Unlike the normal sect members, they have lost countless friends and families over the years to the Heavenly Sword Sect. How could such hatred be forgotten? How could they forgive those bastards who butchered their friends and families?

But no matter how reluctant they were in their heart, they had to agree with Yun Ning's arrangements.

As for the Grand Elders.... They just closed their eyes and didn't dare to say anything. They were afraid that Yun Ning would pat them dead if they showed any dissatisfaction.

As for the guests... they were witnessing something incredible. Centuries of blood feud ended in a single day. Not by violence... not by coercion... but by friendship.

It was such a ridiculous thing that they wouldn't have believed it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.

The only person indifferent amidst all this celebration and cheers was a beautiful woman in her late twenties.

Cang Yue just gazed at her mother, then at the Grand elders and finally at the old woman standing beside her mother.

"...." She didn't say a word. She didn't even object to the arrangements made by her mother. She just picked up the glass of wine, gulped it down, glanced at the people around her, before turning around and leaving the banquet.

Yun Ning gazed at her daughter's departing figure before a smile ran across her face, which quickly disappeared.

The banquet then lasted for the entire night.

During that time, the numerous grand elders and even sect leaders from different sects personally toasted to Yun Ning while trying to get information about stepping into the Heaven Realm.

By the time the banquet was almost over, Yun Ning finally made an announcement.

"Six months later, I will hold a sermon in this very place. For the people who wish to know about the path after the Soul Tempering realm, please do come."

It was a short sentence, but the meaning contained in those words was earth-shattering.

The people around her were only expecting her to show off her strength and even ask for an impossible price. But they never expected her to willingly share it with the world.

For a moment, all kinds of complex emotions ran across their faces. They put themselves in Yun Ning's position and wonder if they could do the same?

Forgiving their mortal enemies, and even sharing the cultivation path with the world... No matter how hard they thought about it, they all came to a simple answer.

They could not.

'Perhaps that's the difference between her and us. Perhaps it is exactly why she has managed to step into the Heaven Realm.'

One of the old women muttered to herself.

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The next day, the guests headed back to their respective forces. Though they had already sent the news about the events that occurred at the banquet by various means.

The last carriage to leave was that of Heavenly Sword Sect.

Sitting inside the carriage, Sect Leader looked at Cang Yue with a smile.

"Do you have any questions?"

Now that the other person is the Grand Elder of their sect, it was her duty to guide her properly.

Cang Yue just exhaled a mouthful of air as her eyes turned cold before she shook her head in response.

"I already have my answers."

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