The Next Taiyuan Sect Leader

A top-grade Xuan Yuan Treasure Spirit should have been a prized possession of the Taiyuan Sect. This was why Guang Qiuxian allowed Zhou Xingshi to stay and watch the spectacle. In his view, Fang Wang's ability to create an Earth Yuan Treasure Spirit was already a pipe dream. Even if he succeeded, it would be a good opportunity for these two geniuses to get to know each other, support each other, and grow together. ♤🐍 ❻9Şℍยא.ⓒＯ𝓜 😾♬

But as Fang Wang's treasure spirit surpassed the Earthly Treasure Spirit, everything changed.

The superior-grade Xuan Yuan Treasure Spirit is utterly insignificant compared to the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Spirit!

Guang Qiuxian understood one thing: once Fang Wang's treasure spirit spread, the other eight major sects would definitely try every means to get rid of Fang Wang, so he absolutely could not let this matter spread.

His gaze toward Zhou Xingshi grew increasingly cold, while Yang Yuanzi made no attempt to conceal his murderous intent.

Faced with the murderous intent of the two powerful figures from different sects, Zhou Xingshi knelt down in fear, pleading for mercy: "Sect Leader! I will never tell anyone, really! You must believe me! I am, after all, a high-grade Xuan Yuan Treasure Spirit, and I will definitely make a significant contribution to the Taiyuan Sect in the future!"

In the end, his forehead was pressed tightly against the ground.

He knew he couldn't escape and could only beg for mercy.

Yang Yuanzi looked at Guang Qiuxian and said coldly, "Sect Leader, this matter cannot tolerate any changes. If you are reluctant to take action, I will!"

Guangqiu remained silent.

Yang Yuanzi raised his right hand, and spiritual energy condensed into a sword aura on his palm.

Upon seeing this, Fang Wang, who was holding the Heavenly Palace Halberd, asked, "Isn't there any way to control him and prevent him from revealing what he saw and heard today?"

He wasn't that kind. When it came to his own life, he wouldn't ask Guang and Qiuxian to let Zhou Xingshi go. If he could control Zhou Xingshi, he could save him. If not, he would have to kill him.

The Heavenly Origin Treasure Spirit filled Fang Wang with joy, but after the initial excitement came endless worry. The Earthly Origin Treasure Spirit alone was enough to propel the Taiyuan Sect to new heights, and now another Heavenly Origin Treasure Spirit was needed...

Most importantly, Guang Qiuxian still cannot determine the specific grade of his Heavenly Palace Halberd.

At this moment, Fang Wang even worried that Guang Qiuxian and Yang Yuanzi might harbor ill intentions.

Upon hearing Fang Wang's words, Yang Yuanzi looked at Guang Qiuxian. Guang Qiuxian took a deep breath and said, "The Tianyuan Treasure Spirit is of great importance and must be handled with caution. However, Taiyuan Sect is not a demonic sect, so let's do as Fang Wang says."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yuanzi couldn't help but shake his head, feeling that Guangqiu Xian was too merciful.

Then, Yang Yuanzi stepped forward, dispersed the sword energy in his hand, and took out a small bottle from his storage bag. He squatted down in front of Zhou Xingshi, grabbed Zhou Xingshi's jaw with his left hand, pried open his mouth, and poured the contents of the small bottle into his mouth.

Throughout the entire process, Zhou Xingshi did not resist at all, because he understood that this was his only way to survive. He even cast a grateful glance at Fang Wang.

Fang Wang noticed that the contents of the small bottle were a deep red insect, which made him feel uneasy.

"This is the Thousand Poisons Spring and Autumn Insect, which is incurable. When a person dies, the insect dies as well. They are born tamed. As long as someone recites the incantation in front of the person who has taken the insect, the Thousand Poisons Spring and Autumn Insect will perish on its own, and the poison will spread to the human body, causing the person who has taken the insect to die suddenly within three breaths."

Yang Yuanzi stood up, looked down at Zhou Xingshi, and said with an indifferent expression, as if he were looking at a reptile.

Then, he transmitted the incantation to Fang Wang.

Fang Wang remained calm, but inwardly he felt something was amiss. His master didn't seem like a righteous person at all, yet he was raising such a poisonous creature.

Guang Qiuxian turned to Fang Wang and said, "The matter of the Heavenly Origin Treasure Spirit must be kept secret. From now on, I will not give you special treatment in public; I will only treat you as an ordinary disciple. But if you have any problems, you can come to me anytime, and I will help you resolve them privately. I assure you, you will be the next sect leader of Taiyuan Sect!"

Regardless of character or background, the position of sect leader was directly given to Fang Wang.

At this moment, Fang Wang truly realized the importance of the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Spirit. He quickly replied, "Whether I become the sect leader or not is irrelevant to me. Now that I have entered the Taiyuan Sect, I will be a disciple of the Taiyuan Sect forever."

From now on, I will be ready to go through fire and water for the Taiyuan Sect!

Anyone can say nice things.

At least make the current situation look good, so as not to arouse suspicion in Guangqiuxian's heart.

"This matter can only be known by the four of us. Fang Wang, don't tell your clansmen either. The Heavenly Origin Treasure Spirit is indeed powerful, but you haven't grown up yet. You must keep a low profile. From now on, your natal treasure spirit will be designated as a high-grade Profound Origin Treasure Spirit."

As Guang Qiuxian spoke, he turned his gaze to Zhou Xingshi, who had just stood up. He said in a deep voice, "Zhou Xingshi, from now on your task is to protect Fang Wang and be at his beck and call. Your treatment will be the same as that of a top disciple of a single lineage!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xingshi quickly bowed to thank Guang Qiuxian and then thanked Fang Wang.

Yang Yuanzi then said, "Sect Leader, let me take Fang Wang away first. There are many people outside, and we can't let them see Fang Wang."

Guang Qiuxian nodded, and then Yang Yuanzi took out another set of clothes from his storage bag and threw them to Fang Wang.

Fang Wang quickly put it on and followed Yang Yuanzi.

Inside the Shiyuan Palace, there was a tunnel leading to the underground. Along the way, Fang Wang was sensing the Heavenly Palace Halberd within his body.

Within his body, the Heavenly Palace Halberd resides in a separate space above his dantian. It is pitch black inside, and he cannot distinguish whether it is an alternate dimension or a soul space. However, he can sense the presence of the Heavenly Palace Halberd and can summon it at any time.

However, one thing puzzled him: the space occupied by the Heavenly Palace Halberd was very small compared to the entire dark space, and it was not in the exact center.

Is it possible to have a second natal spirit treasure?

The cave was silent. Just as Fang Wang was filled with curiosity and confusion, Yang Yuanzi's voice came from ahead: "Fang Wang, remember this, from now on you can't trust anyone, not even the sect leader, and you can't completely trust your own teacher either."

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Fang Wang looked up at Yang Yuanzi's back, unsure of how to respond.

"People's hearts will eventually change. The reason why the sect leader is cultivating you as the next sect leader is because he has not yet reached his limit. When he faces his limit, I cannot imagine what kind of evil thoughts he will have. In the cultivation world, there are many cases of seizing treasure spirits and possessing physical bodies. To tell you the truth, I have had evil thoughts before."

Yang Yuanzi spoke in a low, enigmatic tone, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking.

Fang Wang said, "Thank you for reminding me, Master. I will keep it in mind. I will never forget your kindness and will definitely repay you in the future."

"Yeah?"

Yang Yuanzi chuckled. From beginning to end, he neither turned around nor stopped.

He remained silent for the rest of the journey, which made Fang Wang uneasy, fearing a sudden attack.

Fortunately, the journey was uneventful. When they came out of the cave, Yang Yuanzi told him to go back to his cave first.

Fang Wang flew away on his sword. During the flight, he noticed that many disciples were gathered on each peak, seemingly discussing something. This was the first time he had seen such a lively scene since he joined the sect.

Could it be the commotion caused by the Heavenly Palace Halberd?

Fang Wang's heart tightened, and he sped up.

Returning to the third branch, he landed in front of the cave entrance and saw Gu Li standing in front of her gate, gazing into the distance.

Gu Li turned to Fang Wang and asked, "Where did Senior Brother Fang come from?"

Fang Wang replied, "I went to the Dao Fa Pavilion. It seems something happened at the Taiyuan Sect. If Miss Gu is interested, you can go and chat with the other disciples."

Having said that, he entered his cave.

Gu Li looked suspicious, but didn't think too much about it. She was full of confusion. What had happened that made her natal spirit go out of control?

After the cave gates closed, Fang Wang went straight to the open space inside the cave. He summoned the Heavenly Palace Halberd and carefully examined his natal spirit treasure, liking it more and more as he looked at it.

Holding the Heavenly Palace Halberd, he exuded a powerful aura of arrogance, which explains why Spirit Shaping is so important to cultivators.

Afterwards, he retrieved the Heavenly Palace Halberd, sat down on the white jade bed, and began to consolidate his cultivation.

He had already reached the first level of the Spirit Shaping Realm, which is also divided into nine levels. Next, he planned to focus on his cultivation and wait for the storm to pass.

The appearance of the Heavenly Palace Halberd forced Fang Wang to change his approach. He could no longer focus on learning swordsmanship; instead, he had to learn the ultimate techniques of long weapons.

He didn't learn the Amazing Swan Divine Sword Technique for nothing, since this sword technique doesn't require a sword. He made up his mind not to use the Heavenly Palace Halberd lightly within the Taiyuan Sect. He believed that the Amazing Swan Divine Sword Technique would be enough to sweep away competitors of the same realm.

Hmm, pretend to be a sword cultivator!

And just like that, two months passed quickly.

After entering the Spirit Shaping Realm, Fang Wang's cultivation progress began to slow down. In two months, even with the help of the Great Perfection of the Profound Yang Nerve, he only barely broke through to the second level.

Until this day.

Fang Hanyu's visit to Fang Wang interrupted his cultivation life.

After inviting Fang Hanyu into the cave, the two brothers exchanged pleasantries. Fang Hanyu mentioned the major events that had recently occurred in the Taiyuan Sect. It was said that the natal spirit treasures of all the disciples in the Spirit Shaping Realm of the sect were out of control at the same time, which led to a speculation circulating within the Taiyuan Sect.

That means a priceless treasure has been born!

Hearing this speculation, Fang Wang breathed a sigh of relief.

He dared not reveal the grade of his natal spirit treasure until he was powerful enough.

"Fang Wang, I actually have something to discuss with you today..." Fang Hanyu said hesitantly.

Fang Wang rolled his eyes and said irritably, "I can't stand your coy attitude. You're already here, can you still hold back? Just say it, we're brothers after all."

Well, they're not blood brothers, so don't make unreasonable demands.

Fang Hanyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'm preparing to go out and gain experience, but Zhou Xue told me to take good care of the other clansmen and not to trouble you as much as possible. However, I've been staying in the Taiyuan Sect, and it's difficult for my cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds. After all, I'm just an inner disciple. I want to go out and seek opportunities."

"Is that all? Do you have a plan?" Fang Wang asked.

Everyone has their own destiny. Other members of the Fang family don't have his talent or privileges, so it's only right that they seek their own opportunities.

Fang Hanyu nodded and said, "The senior sister of the second branch obtained a map of a secret realm, where a great cultivator is said to have passed away. Twenty-three disciples from my branch have already decided to go there together, and I don't want to miss it."

Fang Wang thought for a moment and then nodded, saying, "Then go ahead. I'll take care of the other clansmen."

Fang Hanyu smiled and quickly thanked him. The two brothers chatted for a few more minutes, and when Fang Hanyu saw that there was nothing more to say, he took his leave.

No sooner had he left than Fang Wang sat down and another person came to visit him.

Zhou Xingshi!

Fang Wang possessed the spell to kill Zhou Xingshi, so he was naturally not afraid of him and invited him into his cave.

Although Zhou Xingshi was wearing the Taoist robe of a Taiyuan Sect disciple, he wore his own bamboo hat, making him look travel-worn. He sat down at the stone table, took out two jade slips from his robes, and said, "These are superior spells that the sect leader asked me to bring you. They are suitable for your precious spirit and must not be passed on to outsiders."