"In the past, whenever matters concerning the Flying Immortal Ceremony were discussed, the head of the sect would participate."
"But the headmaster has been in seclusion since the battle of Tianlu Mountain. I would like to discuss with a few brothers who should go this time?"
Tan Tai Ming Yue said to a few people.
The four of them shook their heads at the same time. Right now was the time when the Zhenyang Sect was despised by the people of the world. If they went there, they would inevitably be ridiculed by others.
Naturally, this crime can only be borne by the acting leader.
Seeing this, Tan Tai Ming Yue could only sigh helplessly. It seemed that this tough task would have to fall on her.
Jianyue suddenly asked, "Uncle Tantai, the sect leader has been in seclusion for a long time. Now that such a big thing has happened in the sect, do you know when he will come out?"
The other three looked at Tan Tai Ming Yue at the same time.
The head of Zhenyang Sect, Chen Qingmo, was injured by Xia Qinglian in Tianlu Mountain, and has been in seclusion since then, and it has been almost a year.
Tan Tai Ming Yue shook her head: "The headmaster instructed before he went into seclusion that he would come out when he was successful, and that he should not be disturbed during this period no matter what."
The few people had no choice but to discuss for a while and then leave.
Wei Shouyuan flew out of Danxia Peak on his sword. After a moment, the sword turned and landed on a remote hill.
Soon, another stream of light fell, and Shi Shuhong rushed over on his sword. Wei Shouyuan laughed:
"Brother Shi, what advice do you have?"
Shi Shuhong smiled and said, "Brother Wei, the master has been in seclusion for so long, and there is no movement at all. Don't you find it strange?"
Wei Shouyuan frowned and said in a cold voice: "You mean... the master has passed away?"
Shi Shuhong smiled indifferently: "You also know how badly the Sect Leader was injured by that... person's Lihuo Xuanbing. I'm afraid that Tan Tai Mingyue already knew that the Sect Leader was dead. She kept it a secret in order to continue to be the Acting Sect Leader."
Wei Shouyuan sneered: "Isn't it easy to expose her? Can't we just go to Tanglian Peak where the headmaster is in seclusion and take a look?"
Shi Shuhong said calmly: "If Chen Qingmo is really dead, Junior Brother Wei, who do you think is most qualified to take the position of the head?"
Wei Shouyuan's eyes narrowed and he looked at Shi Shuhong.
Shi Shuhong also looked at him, and their eyes collided in the air, and faint sounds of wind and thunder were heard.
After a moment, the two men laughed loudly, bowed and said goodbye, and two streams of light rose up and flew towards Jietian Peak and Huashen Peak respectively.
Shi Shuhong returned to Huashen Peak with a stern expression.
"Wei Shouyuan also wants to compete with me for the position of the headmaster. Humph, we are both at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul, Tan Tai Mingyue and Leng Jing are at the seventh level, and Ye Xiyue is seriously injured and difficult to recover. If I can break through to the Spiritual Transformation Realm, even if Chen Qingmo is not dead, the position of the headmaster will definitely be mine!"
"The most important thing now is to capture Ye Xiyue's top-grade spiritual root. Only then will we have a chance to break through to the Spiritual Transformation stage."
"only……"
Shi Shuhong couldn't help but frown.
Before, Ye Xiyue and Zheng Shengmo were very close, and Shi Shuhong originally thought that he had no chance. But now that Zheng Shengmo is dead, he has rekindled his hope of obtaining Ye Xiyue's top-grade spiritual roots.
Who would have thought that He Zhiqiu would suddenly appear out of nowhere!
Compared with Zheng Shengmo, He Zhiqiu is young and handsome, and naturally much more attractive to a woman like Ye Xiyue.
If we don't act sooner, we might be overtaken by a younger generation!
No, no matter what, I must get Ye Xiyue’s top-grade spiritual root.
Now we need to first determine what the relationship between Ye Xiyue and He Zhiqiu is.
Thinking of this, Shi Shuhong called the disciples who were serving him and instructed him:
"Go and call He Zhiqiu."
…
Jietian Peak.
Peak Lord Hall.
Wei Shouyuan sat cross-legged and practiced with his eyes closed. After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes with a grim expression.
"Zheng Shengmo is dead. Apart from Chen Qingmo, whose life or death is unknown, Shi Shuhong and I are the people with the highest cultivation in Zhenyang Sect. Whoever can obtain Ye Xiyue's top-grade spiritual root first will have the hope of breaking through to the level of a spirit!"
"Haha, the Divine Transformation Realm hasn't appeared in Hongzhou Continent for more than three hundred years."
"Master niece Ye, the future of Zhenyang Sect depends on your supreme spiritual roots."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Shouyuan had already left the Peak Master Hall, turned into a stream of light, and flew straight to the top of Xiyue Peak under the cover of night.
…
Huashen Peak.
Qingshi Peak where the deacons and disciples live.
Qin Gengyun had just been brought by Chen Danfeng to a small courtyard reserved for deacons and disciples to live in.
During the beast tide riot, many deacons and disciples of Zhenyang Sect died, leaving many courtyards vacant on Qingshi Peak. The courtyard where Qin Gengyun lived was very large and was planted with flowers and plants.
However, Qin Gengyun was not in the mood to appreciate the flowers and plants. At this time, he was hiding in the house and talking to Qiu Zhihe using the sound transmission note.
"Ma'am, don't get me wrong, I have no interest in those women at all."
"snort."
"Ma'am, will you come to see me tonight?"
"No."
"Oh, I see. Just now a few senior sisters asked me to practice with them. I will go find them later."
"I'll come find you in one stick of incense."
"Hey, okay!"
Qin Gengyun was flirting with his wife when Chen Danfeng's voice rang out from outside:
"Junior Brother He, the peak master wants to see you."
Qin Gengyun agreed and sent a message to Qiu Zhihe: "Madam, Shi Shuhong wants to see me."
Qiu Zhihe's words soon came from the other side: "Husband, if Shi Shuhong asks you about your relationship with Ye Xiyue, you answer him like this..."
At the top of Huashen Peak, the Peak Master’s Hall.
Qin Gengyun bowed to Shi Shuhong and said, "Greetings, Peak Master."
Shi Shuhong smiled and walked forward, patting his shoulder: "Zhiqiu, I've heard from Cheng Yue that you are quite talented in physical cultivation. I'm very pleased that you have won honor for Huashen Peak this time! If you need any cultivation resources in the future, just ask!"
"Thank you, Peak Master."
Shi Shuhong smiled and asked Qin Gengyun to sit down. After chatting for a while, he suddenly asked:
"Zhiqiu, you went out with Master Ye this time, and you two seemed to get along quite well?"
Qin Gengyun nodded: "Senior Sister Ye takes good care of us, I respect her very much."
Shi Shuhong's eyes flickered. "I heard that Ye Xiyue recommended you to join the sect. Have you known each other for a long time?"
Qin Gengyun said: "Yes, I have admired Zhenyang Sect since I was a child. I met the senior sister that day. She said that I was talented and brought me to Zhenyang Mountain. I am very grateful to her."
Shi Shuhong looked down at the teacup on the table, and his voice changed slightly:
"Peak Master Ye is extremely talented. She has met countless geniuses, but I have never seen her bring anyone back. Why is she so cruel to you... Zhiqiu, I see you as the candidate for the future Peak Master. Please don't let me down."
Qin Gengyun immediately showed a look of gratitude, and quickly stood up and said: "Thank you, Peak Master! In fact... Senior Sister is willing to take me into Zhenyang Sect because I know someone she wants."
"The person Ye Xiyue wants? Who?"
Shi Shuhong asked.
Qin Gengyun hesitated for a moment, as if struggling, and finally said: "It's a female cultivator. She is... born with top-grade spiritual roots. The eldest sister cherishes her talent and wants to take her as a disciple, but she is unwilling to practice. The eldest sister wants me to convince her, so she agreed to take me into the Zhenyang Sect."
"What? Born with top-grade spiritual roots?"
Shi Shuhong's eyes lit up, he suppressed his inner excitement and asked:
"Where is this top-grade spiritual root, and why are you the only one who can convince her?"
Qin Gengyun hesitated, and Shi Shuhong said, "Zhiqiu, I promise you that you will be the master of Huashen Peak in the future!"
Qin Gengyun was overjoyed, and then he lowered his voice and said, "Peak Master, this female cultivator is in the Southern Demon Land, Qinglian Mountain, and she is my... mistress."