Terran Guardian - Chapter 3545

Chapter 3523 The Next Sect Master Candidate

Millions of years passed.

Ancient Immortals appeared one after another in the Heavenly Sect.

Han Yan!

Jade Universe Divine Lord!

Yu Ren!

Several of them broke through to the Dao one after another.

The myriad races of the heavens went from initial shock to becoming somewhat numb.

“Congratulations, Second Senior Brother, on breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm!”

Within the Heavenly Sect, Gu Bai and the others offered their congratulations.

Yu Ren also had a faint smile on his face: “You’re too kind, fellow disciples!”   Although

he said this , Yu Ren was also somewhat excited inside.   Ancient Immortal Realm!   Truly stepping into this level, a great weight was lifted from his heart.   After all, starting with Gu Bai, and later Han Yan and Jade Universe Divine Lord, it was impossible for Yu Ren to say he felt no pressure at all.   After all, all his fellow disciples had attained the Dao as Ancient Immortals, while he himself remained at the Immortal King level; how could he not feel pressure?   Fortunately,   this pressure dissipated completely with his own breakthrough.   At this moment…   Han Yan asked, “Now that Second Senior Brother has broken through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, we should be able to ascend to the Upper Realm. But I wonder what Second Senior Brother’s plans are regarding the sect?” Upon   hearing this ,   everyone’s expressions varied.   Indeed!   Yu Ren’s ascension!   Then the position of Sect Master of the Heavenly Sect will inevitably be vacant.   Who will lead the sect is a question.   Regardless,   the Heavenly Sect is the culmination of Shen Changqing and their efforts. Even if they ascend to the Upper Realm, they don’t want to see the Heavenly Sect decline one day.   Therefore, the selection of the next Sect Master must be extremely careful.   Yu Ren said, “Elder Jiang Zhen can be the next Sect Master!”   Jiang Zhen!   Hearing this name, the others were taken aback, then immediately understood. ”   Jiang Zhen is quite good!”   ”His cultivation and abilities are both excellent; he can be the next Sect Master!”   They were naturally familiar with Jiang Zhen. In terms of   seniority, he was among the oldest members of the Heavenly Sect.   Of the many cultivators who joined the sect at its inception, very few have survived to this day.   Jiang Zhen   is one of them.   He broke through to the Immortal King realm over a million years ago, making him quite powerful.   He certainly has the qualifications to be the sect leader.   Therefore,   when Yu Ren mentioned his name, no one objected.   …   A year later.   The Heavenly Sect held a grand ceremony, inviting various forces to attend.   Yu Ren abdicated, making Jiang Zhen the next sect leader.   The Heavenly Sect’s high-ranking members remained calm, clearly already aware of the matter.   The   other cultivators who attended the ceremony, while shocked, quickly accepted it. Yu Ren   ’s ascension to the Upper Realm after surviving the Ancient Immortal Tribulation was only a matter of time.   If he ascended, someone would inevitably need to lead the sect.   Although Jiang Zhen wasn’t very famous, as an Immortal King, his strength was not to be underestimated.   Furthermore, the Heavenly Sect’s high-ranking members showed no objection.   Since there were no objections within the Heavenly Sect, other races and forces had even less right to raise objections.   Soon,   the Sect Master’s succession ceremony was held.   Everything went quite smoothly.   After the ceremony, Yu Ren met with Jiang Zhen alone.   Looking at the cultivator before him, he said earnestly, “As the Sect Master, you should take the revitalization of the sect as your responsibility. Do not let down the hard work of the many cultivators in the sect, and even more so, do not let down your master!”   ”Rest assured, Elder Sect Master, I will do my utmost to revitalize the sect!”   Jiang Zhen said solemnly.   Yu Ren nodded upon hearing this.   Moreover, he believed in Jiang Zhen’s abilities.   To be honest   , the Heavenly Sect currently had quite a few Immortal Kings.   For example, Gu Huangxing of the Ancient Wilderness lineage, Tian Kui of the Crimson Owl lineage, Tai Shan of the Black Demon lineage, Ba Tian Shen Jun, and some powerful figures from the Thunder Swamp lineage were all capable of reaching the Immortal King level.   But ultimately, Yu Ren still chose to let Jiang Zhen lead the sect, and there were reasons for this.   First, his ability.   Second, it concerned the interests of the Heavenly Sect.   People like Gu Huangxing and Taishan each lead their own clan. If they were to become the leaders of the Heavenly Sect, it would be difficult to say whether the Heavenly Sect truly belonged to the sect itself or to the clans behind them.   After all, it’s impossible for a clan leader to be completely selfless.   Only the Overlord God-King is free from clan ties.   The Devouring Beasts are extremely rare, and to date, only the Overlord God-King has belonged to that lineage.   However, he controls the Hall of Military Merit and has never wanted to interfere much, showing little desire for power.   Therefore,   the Overlord God-King is unsuitable to lead the Heavenly Sect.   This leaves   only Jiang Zhen.   Jiang Zhen comes from the Spirit Frog clan, but that clan has long been extinct.   Like the Overlord God-King, he is alone, unbound by any clan power, making him a suitable candidate for the Heavenly Sect’s leader.   At this time…   Yu Ren paused, then continued, “Remember this: the current sect leader must always prioritize the position of sect master. If you were to step down as sect master, the next sect master must be carefully chosen; there can be no mistake.   Currently, although the various branches of the sect are loyal enough, they must not be allowed to take charge.   Otherwise, the Heavenly Sect might cease to be the Heavenly Sect!”   ”I understand!”   Jiang Zhen nodded.   How could he not understand the implications behind this?

Seeing this, Yu Ren said nothing more.

He had already given his instructions; the rest was up to Jiang Zhen.

“When does the old sect master plan to ascend to the upper realm?”

“Ten thousand years from now! I’ve just broken through and need to consolidate my cultivation. The affairs of the sect will be handled by you. If you encounter any problems you can’t resolve, you can come to me!”

“Thank you, old sect master!”

Jiang Zhen bowed.

He naturally understood the real reason Yu Ren hadn’t ascended immediately.

Breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm

normally meant direct ascension. The fact that

Yu Ren hadn’t left

suggested he was worried about Jiang Zhen’s ability to stabilize the Heavenly Sect, so he was staying to help him completely control the sect over the next ten thousand years.

Even though Yu Ren didn’t say it aloud, Jiang Zhen could understand.

In fact,

in Jiang Zhen’s view, Yu Ren’s actions were quite beneficial.

With the old sect master supporting him, controlling the sect would be much easier.

Otherwise,

as the sect master, truly commanding the sect wouldn’t be so easy.

Despite the fact that none of the sect’s high-ranking members objected during the succession ceremony, it

was ultimately

out of respect for Yu Ren that they dared not speak out.

How many Immortal Kings from various branches could remain unmoved by the position of sect leader?

If Yu Ren and the others ascended, the sect leader himself, while practically invisible, would likely wield little real power.

But now that Yu Ren had postponed his ascension for ten thousand years, things were different.

… In

the following period,

Yu Ren remained in seclusion.

He had entrusted all sect affairs to Jiang Zhen.

With the former sect leader not ascending, the other branches kept a low profile, suppressing their many thoughts and daring not to make any moves.

After all, it was clear to everyone that Yu Ren was holding back his cultivation to avoid ascension; what was his purpose?

This made

Jiang Zhen’s leadership of the sect much smoother.

Time passed swiftly.

Ten thousand years flew by.

On this day,

Yu Ren found the Overlord God Monarch.

“The Sect Master has arrived!”

“I am no longer the Sect Master, Elder Batian, there’s no need for such formalities. I’ve come today to ask for your assistance with something.”

Yu Ren didn’t mince words, going straight to the point.

Batian Divine Lord smiled faintly: “The Sect Master has come for Jiang Zhen, hasn’t he?”

“Elder Batian is right. I am about to ascend, and Gu Bai and the others will also ascend to the Upper Realm with me.

While we are still here, the various sects will naturally not make any moves.

But if we leave, I’m afraid the sect will inevitably experience some turmoil.

Therefore, I have come to ask Batian Divine Lord to assist Jiang Zhen in taking charge of the Heavenly Sect. If any cultivators try to cause trouble, you must suppress them with all your might!”

As he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Yu Ren’s eyes.

A strong and chilling killing intent permeated the hall.

The Overlord God nodded: “Alright!”

“Good, with the elder’s words, I can rest assured!”

Yu Ren finally smiled, and the chilling killing intent emanating from him vanished instantly.

Having received the Overlord God’s promise, his last worry dissipated.

After all,

this man’s strength was extraordinary.

His cultivation had already reached the level of a half-step Ancient Immortal.

Not to mention the Heavenly Sect

, even across the entire universe, the Overlord God’s strength was among the top tier.

Although the Heavenly Sect now had some Immortal Kings, and its various branches were not weak, it wasn’t a major problem for the Overlord God.

With his support for Jiang Zhen, even if they ascended, Yu Ren believed the Heavenly Sect wouldn’t face any major trouble.

On the contrary,

if the Overlord God was unwilling to intervene in sect affairs, that would be the real problem.

Fortunately,

his status as Shen Changqing’s personal disciple ultimately earned him some respect.

Yu Ren understood this very well.

As the former sect leader, it wasn’t easy for Yu Ren to command the Overlord God.

The reason the Overlord was willing to obey was ultimately out of respect for Shen Changqing. Yu Ren understood

this

perfectly.

Therefore, he maintained respect for the Overlord God throughout.

Afterwards,

Yu Ren took his leave.

Only the Overlord God remained in the vast hall.

“That man is not only a prodigy in his own talent, but also has excellent judgment. Several of his personal disciples have already entered the Ancient Immortal Realm, becoming top-tier beings in this world.

Now, Yu Ren and the others are preparing for ascension. I wonder when I will be able to take that final half-step!”

The Overlord God’s expression was complex. Strictly speaking, Yu Ren and the others were his juniors.

But these juniors, after only a few million years of cultivation, had successively broken through to the Ancient Immortal Realm and were about to ascend to the Upper Realm.

Looking at himself, he had remained at the half-step Ancient Immortal level for so many years, unable to break through.

The gap

was naturally frustrating.

But there was nothing he could do; breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm was inherently difficult.

Suppressing his distracting thoughts, the Overlord God closed his eyes and continued his secluded cultivation.