I lay on the beach for two and a half years, and when the big waves came, I turned over.

Ye Feng felt that this was a reflection of his own life.

It is precisely because his hobby of cooking is linked to his cultivation level that his cultivation has been able to increase rapidly.

If you really wanted that kind of cultivation system where you had to train in the coldest winter and hottest summer, you'd probably just find a corner to laze around and wait to die.

With a personality like that, how could he possibly become the sect leader or patriarch?

"Senior Brother Yun Zhongzi is incredibly meticulous; he takes such good care of the medicinal herbs. I'm sure he'll take even better care of his disciples once he becomes the sect leader!"

Ye Feng also praised Yun Zhongzi to the fullest.

He had met other elders, but if asked who left the deepest and best impression, besides Shenqing Zhenjun, it would have to be Yun Zhongzi.

At this point, he didn't hesitate to drag Yun Zhongzi out to take the blame.

...

"Achoo!" "Achoo!"

What used to be a medicinal herb garden is now a vegetable patch.

Yun Zhongzi, who was fertilizing Xiaomai, couldn't help but sneeze several times.

An ominous premonition constantly surrounded me.

After carefully examining the divination with my fingers, the conclusion was that it was an extremely auspicious sign!

Unconvinced, he carefully checked the fortune again, and the results were surprisingly consistent—all were extremely auspicious fortunes!

This left Yun Zhongzi somewhat puzzled.

A chill down my back and constant sneezing – this should clearly indicate that someone is plotting against me. Even if the divination result isn't extremely bad, it should at least be negative. How could it be a very auspicious sign?

This isn't cultivation at all!

Just when he was completely baffled, he received a message from Shenqing Zhenjun.

He put down his work and went to the main hall.

The main hall still exudes a solemnity amidst its weathered appearance.

The traces left from the battle outside the main hall serve as a constant reminder to all Shushan disciples—someone once attacked the main hall; they should be ashamed and then strive to be brave.

Yun Zhongzi jumped off his flying sword and walked into the main hall.

Upon entering, one sees Shenqing Zhenjun sitting on a chair in the hall, looking troubled.

Yun Zhongzi was taken aback and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Senior brother, have you encountered any troublesome matters? If there is anything I can do to help, I will certainly not refuse."

"Why."

Shenqing Zhenjun sighed and slowly said, "Haven't I just broken through to the Mahayana Realm? Only after breaking through to this realm did I realize how subtle the divisions are. I am deeply afraid that my strength is insufficient to help the sect rise and maintain its peace! Whenever I think of this, I feel saddened. I want to devote myself to cultivation to improve my strength, but I am entangled in worldly affairs and have no choice but to do so."

"You saw it when you came; there are signs of battle outside the main hall. If I don't improve my strength soon, this could very well happen again. I don't want to see my disciples lying dead everywhere again!"

At this point, Shenqing Zhenjun waved his sleeve, and a line of hot tears flowed down his face.

Yun Zhongzi was greatly shocked!

He hurriedly stepped forward and supported Shenqing Zhenjun's arm: "Senior brother, please don't do this! The strength of our Shushan Sword Sect is no longer what it used to be. Although we are still lacking in high-end combat power, with your talent, if you put aside these worldly matters, your realm and strength will surely rise rapidly. If there is anything the sect needs me for, please feel free to do as you command!"

Shenqing Zhenjun subtly slipped a yellow object into his sleeve.

With his current Mahayana realm cultivation, it would be very easy for him to avoid being discovered by Yun Zhongzi.

After hiding them, he pressed down on Yun Zhongzi's arms and said, "Junior brother, I knew you would share my burdens. Although I am reluctant, I have no choice but to add to your load. Junior brother Yun Zhongzi, are you willing to share the pressure and lend me a hand?"

At this moment, Yun Zhongzi's mind was filled with memories of the past stirred up by Shenqing Zhenjun.

Although I was usually cautious, I never guarded against the upright and honest Senior Brother Shenqing.

Hearing his senior brother's excited words, he replied with equal enthusiasm:

"Junior brother is willing to lend a helping hand to senior brother! Even if it means being shattered to pieces, he will not hesitate!"

The excited expression on Shenqing Zhenjun's face vanished instantly, replaced by an aura of righteousness.

With a dignified and solemn expression, he said, "I, Shen Qing, the twelfth sect leader of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, wish to resign from the position of sect leader. Yun Zhongzi will succeed me from this day forward, and the succession ceremony will be held three days later!"

Yun Zhongzi was stunned, his mind a little confused.

He looked at Shenqing Zhenjun with a look of astonishment.

What's going on here?

Weren't we just talking about the big battle?

How did it turn into a succession in the blink of an eye?

Then, in just a split second, he realized it!

grass!

Did I get scammed?

You're the one who schemed against me, aren't you?

I was wondering why I felt like I'd been tricked, yet I still got the conclusion of a very auspicious fortune!

Upgrading to become the head of a sect would be the best possible outcome!

The problem is, I don't want to do it!

Being busy all day long, kicking your heels and the back of your head, is not a job that most people enjoy doing.

Yun Zhongzi hurriedly said, "Senior brother, isn't this inappropriate? What will junior brother think if you pass the position of sect leader to me? He is my dearest friend and relative, like a brother! Moreover, he is the disciple who has contributed the most in recent years, no! He is the disciple who has contributed the most in all these years of Shu Mountain, besides the founding patriarch! In my opinion, it is the one that everyone wants junior brother to inherit the position of sect leader!"

Shenqing Zhenjun thought to himself, "What does Junior Brother think? He can either sit or lie down to watch, he has no objection."

Thinking of the scene where Ye Feng helped him devise a scheme to trick Yun Zhongzi, Shenqing Zhenjun couldn't help but laugh.

Since there are only two candidates, and since Junior Brother Yun Zhongzi can't outmaneuver Junior Brother, he might as well admit defeat.

Shenqing Zhenjun sat upright in the sect leader's chair, his face full of majesty.

“Junior Brother Yun Zhongzi, please do not be modest. My junior brother and I have already discussed this. He admits that he is far inferior to you in terms of temperament, comprehension, character, strength, and experience. It was he who recommended you to succeed him as sect leader. I have known you for nearly a thousand years and I understand your character very well. This position of sect leader is rightfully yours!”

grass!

Ye Feng, you shameless bastard!

Putting aside temperament and seniority, when did I ever surpass you in comprehension and ability?!

It's still far from good enough!

Even in terms of seniority, given your current popularity within our Sword Sect, you're probably even more popular than Patriarch Qingfeng!

How can you say such heartless things without feeling any remorse?

Don't you feel even a little bit ashamed?

Can't you have even the slightest bit of self-respect?

"Senior brother, in terms of strength, I think junior brother has far surpassed me. I am only older in terms of seniority, but his reputation among the disciples is much higher than mine!"

He also led the team to win our Sword Sect's first-ever sect competition first place! No matter how you look at it, he's the most suitable candidate!

Shenqing Zhenjun spoke again, his voice now tinged with anger.

"Junior brother, do you think the position of sect leader of our Shu Mountain Sword Sect can be passed around?"