Yao Xian’s face turned pale.

He had tried his best, but still couldn't do anything to Li Zhiming.

Qi Yang died just like that. Although he was unwilling, he could do nothing about it.

Faced with the sect leader's questioning, he had no choice but to resign.

"Master, it's okay for me to discipline you. From today on, I will resign from the position of the chief commander of the Punishment Hall and reflect on my mistakes for a year."

Yao Xian bowed in reply.

"The Outer Sect's Sutra Library is short of an elder. You should go to the Outer Sect."

Song Hongyan glanced at Yao Xian and replied simply.

“…”

Yao Xian remained silent. The head master was planning to send him into exile to pave the way for Li Zhiming.

It seems that Li Zhiming will really be successful in the future.

"I understand."

Yao Xian nodded. Although he felt uncomfortable, he did not dare to resist Song Hongyan.

"Master, I have something to say."

At this time, Mu Rujie, the head of the Punishment Hall, fell from above.

He bowed and was about to speak when he heard Song Hongyan say, "No, you have nothing to say!"

Although the voice was calm, it carried a vague sense of majesty. Everyone was frightened and even held their breath.

“…”

Mu Rujie's eyes hidden under the mask changed slightly, and he understood what the sect leader meant.

In the inner sect, Li Zhiming has only one enemy: the commander-in-chief.

This time, Li Zhiming demonstrated his absolute talent and strength, and has won the attention of Song Hongyan.

By doing this, Song Hongyan was paving the way for Li Zhiming.

Of course, this is also a good thing for Yao Xian.

If the conflict between the two sides is allowed to continue, Yao Xian will inevitably fail in the future.

Yao Xian is a first-class warrior and an indispensable and powerful force for the sect.

From another perspective, Song Hongyan exiled him to the outer clan, which was also a form of protection.

"I understand."

Mu Rujie had no choice but to swallow the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

"That's good to know."

"Yao Xian, you have been the Grand Commander for many years, and you have always worked diligently and made great contributions to the sect."

"Although you are demoted to an outer sect elder, your original salary will still be retained. Do you have any objection?" Song Hongyan asked again.

"No."

"Okay, in that case, from today on you will go to the Outer Sect's Sutra Library."

"Remember, without my order, you are not allowed to step into the inner sect again!"

Song Hongyan looked at Yao Xian quietly, with a hint of coldness on her face.

Apparently, she was really angry about what happened on Trial Road.

“…”

Yao Xian clenched his fists.

When the last sentence came out, he knew that the sect leader was really angry.

If it weren't for this last sentence, he would still have a chance to return to the Inner Sect.

But now, it's all over.

"I understand."

Yao Xian's teeth were clenching.

Even if he was extremely unwilling, it was of no avail.

“…”

Yao Xian bowed to accept the order, turned around and retreated. He glanced at Li Zhiming out of the corner of his eye, his eyes full of resentment.

"Goodbye, Commander."

Li Zhiming cupped his hands and chuckled.

Yao Xian clenched his fists even tighter, remained silent, and disappeared from everyone's sight.

"It seems that the sect leader has completely abandoned Yao Xian."

Mu Rujie sighed inwardly.

He somewhat underestimated the importance of Li Zhiming in Song Hongyan's heart.

According to this trend, Song Hongyan is probably training Li Zhiming as the future successor of the sect.

However, Mu Rujie was a little confused.

Is Song Hongyan really willing to give the things that belong to her last disciple to Li Zhiming?

You know, Li Qingyue was adopted by Song Hongyan since she was a child, and she was treated like her own daughter.

She didn't believe that Song Hongyan would be selfless.

"Li Zhiming rescued his fellow disciples and cleaned up the sect during the trial. This is a great achievement."

"Now, I grant Li Zhiming the status of Qilin Son, which is equal to that of a candidate for the Sect Leader!"

After Song Hongyan solved the first problem, she immediately issued the second order.

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole square was in an uproar.

Kirin child?!

"Qilinzi?"

"New title!"

"They actually gave Li Zhiming a new title, equivalent to the candidate for the next clan leader?!"

"Doesn't this mean that Li Zhiming's identity and status are the same as the Saint Girl's?"

"I'm so jealous! I'm so jealous!"

"Don't be envious of this kind of thing. Do you have Li Zhiming's strength or Li Zhiming's talent?" Some disciples said, very self-aware.

"It turns out that Yao Xian was exiled to pave the way for Li Zhiming. It seems that the sect leader intends to train Li Zhiming as his successor. But what about Li Qingyue?"

Yang Huan stroked his mustache, his tone very serious.

"Brother, the sect master probably wants Li Zhiming and Li Qingyue to compete with each other."

"To some extent, Li Zhiming is the opponent that the sect master found for Li Qingyue, to motivate her to move forward and eliminate her arrogance and youthful frivolity."

Shi Bujue stood with his hands behind his back and looked at Li Zhiming with a smile.

"oh?"

"So what you mean, junior brother, is that the sect master doesn't really want to train Li Zhiming to be the sect's successor?" Yang Huan asked.

“…”

Shi Bujue shook his head.

"That's not something you and I need to worry about."

"The master's mind is as deep as the abyss, and it is difficult for ordinary people to guess it."

"But what is certain is that after this, Li Zhiming will have a bright future."

"Whether he can completely defeat Li Qingyue and become the next candidate for the sect master is not the issue for now. In the future, the position of the Qingluan Peak master will definitely be his. At the very least, he will have a seat in the Elders Council."

Shi Bujue replied with a smile. He was also very happy to see the young man he liked showing his potential.

"That makes sense. With Li Zhiming's current talent and understanding, it should only be a matter of time before he catches up with us."

"According to the news sent back by the disciples, Li Zhiming is probably close to the third-grade combat power now."

"The young are to be feared, they really are to be feared!"

Yang Huan sighed.

"It is true that the young are to be feared!"

"My intuition tells me that Zhenyuan Sect may be too small for Li Zhiming."

"He should venture out into a wider world, just like the ancestor who founded the Zhenyuan Sect, and become the most powerful person in the Eastern Xuan Region, or even the entire Yingzhou!"

Shi Bujue also sighed.

Upon hearing this, Yang Huan turned his head and looked at Shi Bujue, his face full of surprise and suspicion.

My junior brother has very high standards, and there are only a handful of disciples in the entire Zhenyuan Sect who are worthy of his attention.

It is really unbelievable that such a self-righteous and discerning guy would give such a high evaluation to Li Zhiming.

"What do you mean by that look? Like you've seen a ghost?"

Shi Bujue rolled his eyes at Yang Huan.

"Junior brother, you are not kidding."

"I can't believe someone could get such high praise from you!"

Yang Huan shook his head to himself, and felt that Li Zhiming was more and more extraordinary.

"Believe it or not."

"In thirty years at the latest, or ten years at the earliest, Li Zhiming's name will be known throughout the entire Eastern Xuan Region, and he may even become famous in the Yingzhou Continent."

"Brother, times have changed. We are all old. Now the world is ruled by young people."

Shi Bujue sighed, turned around and left with his hands behind his back.

"You are old even if you grow old. I will always be young."

Yang Huan crossed his arms and muttered something.

After Shi Bujue left, he subconsciously looked at Li Zhiming.

It is true that this young man is extremely talented, but is he really as amazing as Shi Bujue says?

The noise in the square lasted only a short time before it returned to silence.

Li Qingyue frowned and clenched her hands unconsciously.

She still couldn't accept the fact that she was inferior to Li Zhiming.

The title of Qilinzi means that his status and position are equal to one's own.

This means that Li Zhiming will become her direct competitor in the future.

"Master, do you also think that I am not as good as Li Zhiming?"

Li Qingyue felt a little uncomfortable.

Although this result made her uncomfortable, it did not knock her down. Instead, it aroused her fighting spirit.

"Master, I will prove to everyone that I am no worse than Li Zhiming!"

Li Qingyue made a secret decision in her heart.