Chapter 1622
Leaving
"After the sect leader leaves, who can carry the banner of the Tongtian Sect?"
Li Qiankun stared at the empty hall, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
Using the excuse of attempting to reach the Golden Immortal realm, the sect leader could indeed go into seclusion for a long time. However, if he remained completely silent or failed to appear even in life-or-death situations, it would inevitably arouse suspicion from others.
If this situation arises and other forces begin to test the waters, then the truth will not be far from being revealed.
What kind of crisis will the Church of Tongtian face then?
If the Tongtian Sect remains powerful at that time, even if other forces are eager to make a move, they will not dare to act rashly. No force will be willing to be the first to act, lest they suffer too many casualties and benefit others.
However, if they do not have the strength to deter those forces and beings with ill intentions, then they will inevitably launch a fierce attack on the Tongtian Sect!
Moreover, this must include Tianxue Mountain, Bibo Mansion, and Lingpo Sect!
Despite the fact that they were recently filled with unease and anxiety because the Tongtian Sect ignored them, and even went to their door in person to seek answers.
But once they discover that the Tongtian Sect is not that powerful, they will inevitably retaliate and tear off a piece of flesh from the Tongtian Sect!
After all, they were once a powerful and long-established celestial force. If they hadn't been forced into this situation, why would they have been willing to become a vassal of the Tongtian Sect?
"Therefore, the sect must possess sufficient strength before the true situation is exposed, so that we won't have to worry about these things happening!"
Li Qiankun muttered to himself, his expression gradually becoming more resolute.
How could he possibly achieve this? He already had a clue.
That is, while ensuring the existing system, we should increase our efforts to cultivate the current Celestial Immortal cultivators and disciples with excellent aptitude in all aspects!
The former is to stabilize the sect, prevent chaos, cultivate core members, and perhaps some disciples will stand out from among them.
The latter was to strengthen the Tongtian Sect and prevent the sect from being attacked by other forces, or even jointly attacked, after the news was exposed.
Upon hearing this, Li Qiankun immediately thought of the Creation Heaven Pills that the sect leader had given him. If he was lucky, he might be able to cultivate several Celestial Immortals!
As for the specifics of how to proceed, he still needs to think carefully and refine the plan as much as possible.
After all, this is a major decision that will affect the future development of the sect. It is not to say that there are no mistakes, but at least there are no major problems.
"We still need to consult with some elders more."
One person's plan is short-sighted, but two people's plans are long-sighted!
If he makes the decisions alone, there might be aspects that he hasn't considered thoroughly.
As for which elders it was, Li Qiankun needed to consider it further, since some elders had too much personal desire and might not necessarily see things from the sect's perspective.
……
the other side.
After leaving the sect's main hall, Li Zhirui returned to his cave dwelling, where he had lived for many years. Looking at the decorations he had personally arranged, a look of reminiscence flashed across his face.
Having lived here for over a thousand years, this might just be a ripple in the grand scheme of his life, but at least for now, he still values it.
"Nothing lasts forever..."
Before he could finish speaking, Li Zhirui suddenly realized that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he and the Dao Spirit Realm truly had no chance of meeting again.
Finding a world free from all constraints and worries in the vast void is harder than finding a needle in a haystack!
Because from within the world, it is certainly enormous, but if you look at the world from the void, unless you see it up close, it is like a tiny, imperceptible grain of sand.
In the vast and boundless void, it is almost impossible to find a single grain of sand.
Li Zhirui didn't pack much, since there were only a few decorative items, which he casually pocketed with a wave of his hand.
He didn't touch any of the furniture; it wasn't worth many spirit stones anyway.
Then, a purifying light emanated from his palm, thoroughly purifying every corner of the cave and clearing away his own aura to prevent it from falling into the hands of some ill-intentioned beings.
Immediately afterwards, a gentle breeze blew up, dispersing the faint fragrance that came with the purifying spiritual light.
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Zhirui flew to the sky above the sect square.
Ding ding ding—
A deep, resonant bell rang out, and all the disciples who were not in seclusion immediately put down what they were doing and rushed toward the square.
"Senior brother, do you know what happened? Why did the sect summon us?" a disciple asked curiously as he hurried along.
"I don't know either, but it probably isn't an emergency." Otherwise, it wouldn't have been just three chimes.
As they spoke, more and more disciples flew in from all directions of the Dengxian Mountain Range.
Only Li Qiankun, who was still considering whether to consult with the elders, reacted immediately and knew what had happened.
Are you in such a hurry to leave?
Looking towards the square, he said with a bitter expression.
It probably took no more than fifteen minutes! He wasn't given any time to prepare.
Despite thinking this, Li Qiankun still flew towards the square at top speed.
After all, he's going to be another main character next!
When the disciples arrived at the sect square, they suddenly discovered a person standing in mid-air. Upon closer inspection, they were surprised to find that it was none other than the sect leader, Li Zhirui, who had not appeared for many years.
This made many disciples who suspected the situation wasn't serious feel that they might have guessed wrong.
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
One by one, the disciples snapped out of their shock and quickly bowed in greeting.
Li Zhirui helped everyone up and said, "We'll talk about it after all the disciples in the mountains have arrived."
Before long, most of the disciples had arrived.
"From this day forward, I will relinquish my position as leader of the Tongtian Sect and pass it on to the acting leader and sect leader, Li Qiankun!"
boom--
These words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding among the disciples and causing a huge reaction.
Shock, astonishment, doubt, and other voices roared through the mountains like an overwhelming tidal wave.
Is this a serious matter? Actually, it's not. After all, Li Zhirui is only stepping down from his position as sect leader; it doesn't mean he's leaving the Tongtian Sect.
No one had ever imagined that such a day would come, since they had long been used to it.
Moreover, a powerful immortal as the sect leader would have a greater reputation and inspire more awe.
But now, this position is to be passed on to Li Qiankun, who is only at the Earth Immortal Realm. The difference is too great, and many disciples cannot accept it.
"May I ask, Sect Leader, why do you wish to pass the position of Sect Leader to the current Sect Leader?"
One of the disciples mustered his courage and asked, "Wouldn't it be better to just maintain the status quo?"
"Yes! We beg the sect leader not to step down!" The other disciples echoed, hoping he wouldn't resign. Li Zhirui, as sect leader, represents the Tongtian Sect, and Li Qiankun, as head of the sect, is responsible for handling sect affairs. They've been doing very well for so many years! There's no need for this handover.
He remained unmoved by the pleas of all his disciples, showing no intention of changing his mind. He said calmly, "Next, I plan to go into seclusion to break through to the Golden Immortal realm. I will not be out of seclusion for a long time, so it will no longer be appropriate for me to serve as the sect leader."
“Li Qiankun is the successor I chose a long time ago, and he has performed very well over the years. Although his cultivation level is slightly lower, he is not far from the Celestial Immortal Realm and may break through soon.”
His words were not a discussion, but a notification!
So he didn't care what the crowd thought, and even though pleas and wails echoed through the sky, Li Zhirui's expression didn't waver in the slightest.
He handed over the jade seal and golden book, symbols of the sect leader, to Li Qiankun, and then disappeared.
Pretending to return to his cave, he only activated the formation outside the door before arriving at Li Chenyang's residence.
At this moment, he was still in seclusion consolidating his realm, and it was also possible that he was recovering his memories of his previous life. Li Zhirui did not investigate, but simply sent in the spiritual object that would settle the karma. After feeling that the karma between him and Li Zhirui was completely settled, he flew directly towards the heavens.
In a short while, he appeared beside the world's amniotic sac.
After Li Zhirui used up his merits to resolve his limited karma, a familiar yet strange sense of rejection swept over him from all directions.
The Dao Spirit Realm had no intention of keeping him, but it also did not want to forcibly drive him out. There was only a natural repulsive force that did not belong to this world surrounding him.
The reason for not trying to keep them is that the Lotus Method has already been established within the Dao Spirit Realm. Although there are not many beings who cultivate the Purification Law, once they know that they can gain merit through purification, many beings will definitely choose to do so!
In time, a powerful entity will inevitably emerge.
The reason for not driving him away is that Li Zhirui is of certain benefit to the development of the Dao Spirit Realm.
If he is willing to stay in the Dao Spirit Realm, the Heavenly Dao will certainly welcome him.
However, he had no intention of staying. The moment the cause and effect were resolved, Li Zhirui directly crossed the world membrane and entered the void.
"As expected! The void environment suits me better!"
Upon returning to the void, he felt the omnipresent chaotic spiritual energy, which made him feel relaxed and he couldn't help but sigh.
Although the spiritual energy in the Dao Spirit Realm was already very rich, it still couldn't quite meet Li Zhirui's needs, who had already cultivated the Chaotic God-Demon Dao Body.
After all, there is still a considerable gap in quality between chaotic spiritual energy and heaven and earth spiritual energy.
Then, Li Zhirui released the Azure Rhinoceros and the Five Elements.
Over the years, they have stayed in the space, only coming out once when Qing Si broke through. They must have been cooped up for too long.
"Ninth Brother, why did you let us out?" Qing Si looked around and asked curiously.
"I have left the Dao Spirit Realm, so you no longer need to stay in this space."
"Really? That's wonderful!"
Qing Si and Wu Xing immediately showed happy and excited smiles.
Although the space is rich in spiritual energy and there is no danger, allowing them to cultivate in peace and improve their cultivation level, over time they still feel as if they are locked in a huge cage and have lost their freedom.
"Let's go! Let's see if there have been any subtle changes in the void over the years."
As he spoke, Li Zhirui prepared to use his escape technique.
"Ninth Brother, don't you need to rest and adjust a bit?"
"No need!"
With a whoosh, the three of them shot off like arrows, piercing through a large amount of chaotic spiritual energy, and disappeared to who knows where.
……
at the same time.
In the Dengxian Mountains, the dispute between Li Zhirui and Li Qiankun over the succession of the sect leader position continues.
"Didn't you hear? The Supreme Elder wants to break through to the Golden Immortal Realm and needs to avoid some external interference, so he passed the position of Sect Leader to Li Qiankun ahead of schedule, making him the new Sect Leader!"
"Although the sect leader has worked hard for the sect over the years, his cultivation level is too low and he cannot represent the sect at all."
Both sides stuck to their own versions of events and argued endlessly.
The reason for this is quite simple!
That means someone is dissatisfied with Li Qiankun and wants to challenge his power and take it into their own hands.
However, over the years, as the leader, he still has many people at his disposal.
Therefore, he still held a considerable advantage in the dispute.
"enough!"
Li Qiankun suddenly erupted, his roar silencing all other sounds.
"Anyone who disagrees? Step forward!"
But faced with this statement, no one has been willing to take a step forward for a long time.
Even those disciples who had been shouting the loudest before were now looking at each other in bewilderment, none of them daring to take a step forward.
"It seems you are all convinced. In that case, is there any need for further argument?"
After saying that, Li Qiankun unleashed a terrifying pressure, which even Celestial Immortal cultivators felt immensely.
After obtaining the Sect Leader's Jade Seal, he became the most powerful figure within the sect!
So he didn't bother with empty talk to the opposition; he simply used force to suppress them and crush their petty schemes.
At the same time, Li Qiankun also took this opportunity to select a few people from the group of elders, intending to discuss with them how to quickly improve the sect's strength.
……
Spring goes and autumn comes, and a year has passed in a flash.
Li Qiankun's skills were astonishing; he quickly gained control of the entire Tongtian Sect and began to try to implement his proposed plan.
Provide more cultivation resources for celestial beings and disciples with outstanding aptitude in all aspects!
On Qingmiao Peak, Li Chenyang slowly opened his eyes, feeling the immense power that had caused his body to leap forward, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
When he left the quiet room, he soon discovered a jade box in the courtyard that looked anything but ordinary!
"Who threw this in?"
Li Chenyang frowned, carefully approached the jade box, and then surprisingly discovered that it was actually a gift for him!
He knew this because the jade box had several large characters written on it: "Presented to Li Chenyang!"
"Could it be a gift from Senior Sister Yun or Senior Brother Zhang?"
The images of these two people immediately came to mind for Li Chenyang.
Because within the sect, the two people he was closest to were those two; they had grown up together since they were mortal children!
How could the relationship not be good?
But that doesn't make sense! If they were the ones who sent it, there would be no need to do it this way. (End of Chapter)