Terran Guardian - Chapter 3457

Chapter 3436 Yang Daoxu’s Decision

Xuantian Dao Sect.

Silence reigned in the main hall.

Led by Yang Daoxu, most of the leaders from various peaks were present. Everyone stared at the image in the air, their faces filled with shock.

A moment later,

the image faded.

Yang Daoxu looked at the silent crowd and slowly spoke, breaking the stillness.

“Tell me what you think of this.”

“Ahem, Peak Master Shen’s strength truly… truly surprises us!”

Qifeng Peak Master Gongsun Yang coughed lightly and forced a smile, though it looked a bit awkward.

The cultivators from the other peaks remained silent upon seeing this.

The overwhelming strength of Danfeng was certainly cause for celebration.

However ,

this kind of strength, beyond measure, was not a surprise, but a shock.

They even began to doubt whether the other person was truly Shen Changqing. After

all

, even the most gifted could not have reached this level of strength in less than a million years of ascension.

If the other person wasn’t Shen Changqing, then what was his true identity?

What was the other party’s purpose in lurking within the Xuantian Dao Sect?

Numerous doubts

lingered in everyone’s minds.

“I wish to travel to the Thousand Demon Territory. Sect affairs will be temporarily handled by Peak Master Gongsun, with the assistance of all the peak masters and elders!”

Yang Daoxu declared.

After he finished speaking, Gongsun Yang asked in a deep voice, “Should I report this to the Ancestor?”

“Ancestor…”

Yang Daoxu took a deep breath and shook his head.

“There’s no need to disturb the Ancestor’s retreat. I’ll figure things out myself!” Without giving anyone else a chance to

speak

, he vanished.

Seeing Yang Daoxu’s departure, the leaders of each peak expressed varying expressions.

“Alas, if Peak Master Shen is truly alright, with him and the Ancestor at the helm, the sect will undoubtedly grow stronger!”

“Let’s await the Sect Master’s news!”

…

Thousand Demon Territory.

Since the fall of the seventeen Immortal Emperors of the Supreme Divine Sect, all unrest has subsided.

Within the Immortal City.

Shen Changqing sat at the main seat, with cultivators from the two peaks, Gu Qingyang, and the others below him.

Everyone now gazed at the figure above, their faces filled with awe.

The previous battle

had etched Shen Changqing’s prowess deeply into their minds.

How could a master of such stature not fill them with awe?

Even Ji Yang was internally astonished.

Although

he had long been aware

of Shen Changqing’s extraordinary abilities, witnessing his master’s true strength was a source of shock.

Less than a million years into his ascension!

He could kill a top-tier Immortal Emperor with a single blow!

Even those listed on the Immortal Emperor Monument were likely inferior to this level of strength.

Even killing a top-tier Immortal Emperor varied greatly.

Some required an all-out attack, while others performed with ease.

Ji Yang now suspected that Shen Changqing’s abilities might have already reached the semi-saint level.

Even if he hadn’t truly reached that level, he was likely not far behind.

As a high-ranking Daoist cultivator, Ji Yang considered himself to have always taken swift and steady steps. Few cultivators of his level could rival him.

But at this moment, after Shen Changqing had truly demonstrated his prowess, Ji Yang’s inner pride vanished.

He knew clearly that

even if he were given a million years, he would never achieve this. Even

with ten

times the time, it would be difficult to reach this level.

The reason was simple: reaching the Immortal Emperor level, further advancements in cultivation were no easy feat.

Even with the foundation laid in previous lives, one still needed to advance step by step.

“Now that seventeen Immortal Emperors have fallen, this news will undoubtedly become unspeakable. I’m afraid the Supreme Divine Sect will make a major move!”

Qian Hen spoke in a deep voice, glancing up at Shen Changqing, waiting for his final decision. Shen

Changqing gazed inwardly at the universe, sensing the terrifying sword power contained within the green leaf, and then spoke calmly.

“A battle with the Supreme Divine Sect is inevitable. The slaying of a number of Immortal Emperors this time will be enough to force this faction to focus on the Thousand Demon Territory.

As long as Changsheng doesn’t appear, there’s no chance of him threatening the Thousand Demon Territory.

As for Changsheng—”

Shen Changqing paused briefly.

“There’s no need to be overly nervous about this matter. I have my own arrangements!”

These words

made Qianhen and the others secretly breathe a sigh of relief. They were   now

completely convinced of Shen Changqing.

If Qianhen and the others had harbored some skepticism about Shen Changqing’s statement before the deaths of Immortal Emperors like Jun Yanwu,   they no longer had any doubts. Since   he had spoken, it meant he was confident.   ”For now, keep an eye on the movements of the various Immortal Territories. After this battle, I believe it will be enough to deter many forces.   Without sufficient confidence, other forces will not easily target our sect!”   Shen Changqing said.   But as he finished speaking, a figure slowly emerged.   Everyone was startled at the sight of this figure, then they all bowed in greeting.   ”Sect Master!”   ”I have something I’d like to discuss privately with Master Shen Feng.”   Yang Daoxu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm. His words startled the others, who instinctively looked towards the figure at the main seat.   The latter nodded slightly, and the others gradually left.   Soon,   only two people remained in the hall.

Yang Daoxu looked at the man before him, took a deep breath, and then spoke slowly.

“I wonder if I should address you as Master Shen Feng, or as Grandmaster?”

“It seems the Sect Master knows something!”

Shen Changqing raised his eyebrows.

Yang Daoxu shook his head, chuckling self-deprecatingly. “If I still can’t see the truth at this point, then I’ve lived all these years in vain.”

Taixuzi’s sudden appearance, coupled with his unfathomable strength, had initially raised his suspicions, but he ultimately found no concrete evidence.

More importantly,

Taixuzi’s appearance

had significantly boosted the strength of the vast Xuantian Dao Sect.

For the sect, his presence was beneficial, not harmful. Even if Yang Daoxu had any suspicions, he didn’t delve too deeply.

Furthermore, his investigations had proven that the Grandmaster was innocent.

But now

, Shen Changqing’s strength had rekindled Yang Daoxu’s previously dispelled doubts.

He had come to the Thousand Demon Territory to verify this matter.

Now.

Although Shen Changqing didn’t directly answer, Yang Daoxu already had the answer in mind.

“It seems that inviting Master Shen to join Xuantian Dao Sect back then was the best thing I’ve done in all these years!”

He took a deep breath, a look of emotion on his face.

Compared to the rest of the sect, Yang Daoxu doubted Shen Changqing’s potential to harm Xuantian Dao Sect.

After all, with his strength, if he truly had any ideas, he could overthrow the entire sect in an instant.

“When I first ascended to the upper realm, the Sect Master treated me as the Master of a Peak, and I’ll always remember that!”

Shen Changqing shook his head slightly.

Xuantian Dao Sect had played a significant role in his advancement. At least in the early days, the cultivation resources provided by many other sects had enabled him to increase his strength.

Shen Changqing naturally remembered this favor.

Upon hearing this, Yang Daoxu was silent for a moment, then, as if he had made a decision, his eyes became firm.

“Leader Shen has reached this stage less than a million years after ascending to the upper realms. This demonstrates his exceptional talent, and his future pursuit of immortality is inevitable.

Over the years, the Xuantian Dao Sect has steadily declined under my leadership, betraying the past generations of our ancestors. It wasn’t until the arrival of Master Shen that the decline was reversed.”

After speaking, Yang Daoxu paused, then produced a token.

“I now intend to abdicate the position of Sect Leader to Master Shen. I hope Master Shen will not refuse!”

“The position of Sect Leader?”

Shen Changqing’s face changed slightly.

Yang Daoxu smiled, “Back then, the Xuantian Dao Sect suffered a great catastrophe, and many powerful members perished. Ultimately, I was forced to step forward and take charge.

However, the sect’s development over the years has proven my limited abilities.

Master Shen, the lord of the Ninth Peak, was able to elevate Dan Peak to the top of the nine peaks in such a short period of time. This demonstrates his abilities far beyond my reach .

Therefore, in my opinion, Master Shen is more qualified to hold the position of Sect Leader than I!”

Hearing this.

Shen Changqing didn’t reply.

Seeing this,

Yang Daoxu remained calm, smiling calmly. “But Master Shen, there’s no need to rush for an answer. I’ll be staying here for a while. If you figure it out later, please let me know!”

Having said this, Shen Changqing nodded.

Then,

Yang Daoxu turned and left.

Shen Changqing’s expression returned to composure, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest.

“Master of the Sect!”

he murmured.

To be honest,

Yang Daoxu’s action surprised Shen Changqing, but upon reflection, it made sense.

After all,

his current strength was too great, so great that he no longer needed Xuantian Dao Sect.

In Yang Daoxu’s position, the other party would naturally worry that he would leave the sect.

Again,

Shen Changqing’s strength was too great.

Furthermore, he wasn’t a cultivator nurtured by Xuantian Dao Sect from childhood, so his sense of belonging was bound to be somewhat different.

In this situation, if one wanted to truly bind the other party firmly to Xuantian Dao Sect, a sufficient price had to be paid.

The position of Sect Master!

This was the price Yang Daoxu paid.

In his opinion, if Shen Changqing could become the Sect Master, then there would be absolutely no possibility for the other party to leave the sect.

In addition, no matter from which aspect, Shen Changqing’s leadership of Xuantian Dao Sect would only bring benefits, not any disadvantages.

Of course,

from a personal perspective,

Yang Daoxu’s sacrifice of the position of Sect Master would be a loss, but from the perspective of the entire sect, the benefits outweighed the disadvantages.

Therefore,

there was nothing wrong with Yang Daoxu making such a decision. (End of this chapter)