The Position of Sect Master

Outside the screen, Lin Xiao was also excited as he watched the faint halo effect emanating from Lin Qishuang's body and the three large characters "Golden Core Realm" displayed on the screen.

But before he could even feel happy, another notification appeared on the screen.

[Ding: It has been detected that your bound object has successfully broken through to the Golden Core Realm. According to the Bond System, the host can share half of its cultivation.]

Upon seeing this sudden notification, Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback, and then a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He recalled the situation when he took the Marrow Cleansing Pill before, and he had received the same prompt at that time.

After searching briefly, Lin Xiao directly clicked on Lin Qishuang's personal character panel.

Name: Lin Qishuang

Cultivation Level: Golden Core Realm

[Physical Constitution]: Sword Heart Clarity

[Ability]: Master of Swordsmanship (Can comprehend 100% of all sword techniques)

[Technique]: Sky Soaring Sword Technique (Incomplete)

[Magic Item]: Qingping Sword

[Status]: The host's favorability has exceeded 80, and the bond effect has been enhanced.

[Bound by]: Bound to host Lin Xiao, the host can share half of his cultivation.

Lin Xiao's gaze swept quickly over the other items, finally settling on the last bond.

Hmm, the synergy effect has actually been improved?

Lin Xiao was taken aback at first, then suddenly jumped up from the sofa.

Half the cultivation level of the Golden Core Realm?

Doesn't that mean that he, a Qi Refining Stage cultivator who had just touched the threshold of cultivation, suddenly possessed the strength of a half-step Golden Core cultivator in the blink of an eye?!

Subconsciously, Lin Xiao clenched his fist.

"This...this is so awesome!"

Lin Xiao couldn't help but gasp, unable to suppress the smile on his face, his heart filled with ecstasy.

After spending so much money on in-game purchases, buying swords and pills, I still managed to get half of my cultivation points for free.

This stupid game, at least I got to be a human for once!

Just as Lin Xiao was secretly pleased with the reward.

Cangxuan Realm, Lingtian Sword Sect Plaza.

Lin Qishuang stood still, the pressure of her Golden Core slowly dissipating.

His gentle yet unyielding manner suppressed the entire audience of disciples and elders, who dared not even raise their heads.

Faced with Lin Qishuang's overwhelming aura, the members of Lingtian Sword Sect were at a loss for what to do.

Finally, an elderly man with gray hair realized what was happening and took the lead in kneeling down.

"We pay our respects to the new sect leader."

The next moment, before Lin Qishuang could react, everyone who was at a loss all knelt down.

At the same time, everyone shouted in unison, "We pay our respects to the new sect leader."

In an instant, the entire square was filled with people bowing down in reverence.

Seeing this, Lin Qishuang frowned slightly.

Having experienced so much, she had long since seen through everything.

She didn't care at all about the so-called position of sect leader.

What's more, he's the sect leader of the Lingtian Sword Sect!

Thinking of this, Lin Qishuang shook her head slightly, ignoring the crowd's bowing, and said in a deep voice, "Elder Sun, you all need not do this. I have no interest in the position of sect leader!"

Elder Sun was the white-haired old man who spoke earlier; he was the strongest person in the Lingtian Sword Sect besides True Person Xuanling.

Now that Master Xuanling is dead...

That would mean that the Lingtian Sword Sect's biggest backer was gone.

Once this matter gets out, the Lingtian Sword Sect will be without a strong leader, and it will likely quickly fall into the status of a low-level sect.

At that time, these people will naturally no longer be able to occupy the best resources.

Therefore, he immediately chose to kowtow to Lin Qishuang as the sect leader.

Aside from the fact that Lin Qishuang had already been wronged, it was more because of the strength she displayed at that moment.

She is definitely a stronger person than Xuanling Zhenren.

However, what he didn't expect was...

This former senior sister of the Lingtian Sword Sect, now the strongest in the sect, has no interest in the position of sect leader?!

"Fairy Lin, please think it over! Xuanling is dead, and now the sect is leaderless."

You are a genius unlike any other in a century for our Lingtian Sword Sect, and also our former senior sister. Only you could hold down the fort and turn the tide!

The other elders and disciples also chimed in with their agreement.

In an instant, cries and pleas filled the entire Lingtian Sword Sect square, the scene was incredibly earnest.

"We request that our senior sister become the sect leader!"

"We will be loyal and devoted to serving you wholeheartedly from now on."

"Yes, the Lingtian Sword Sect cannot do without you!"

……

Looking at the faces before her, some fearful, some earnest, some fawning, Lin Qishuang curled her lips into a cold, mocking smile.

The laughter wasn't loud, but it abruptly silenced all the pleas from the audience.

"Completely loyal?"

She stepped forward slowly, gently pressing down with the pressure of her golden core.

Everyone lay prostrate on the ground, too weak to even lift their heads.

"Where were you when I was unjustly exiled and severely wounded?"

When I was falsely accused of being a traitor and condemned by everyone, where was your justice?

When that old scoundrel Xuanling wanted to eliminate me completely, who among you dared to stand up and speak a word of justice?

These words, each one sharp as a sword, pierced the heart of every person.

The square was deathly silent; everyone's face was ashen, filled with shame and utter dismay.

Lin Qishuang's gaze swept over everyone, her tone indifferent, yet every word was piercing.

"You don't respect me as the sect leader; you're just afraid that the Lingtian Sword Sect will lose the protection of a powerful figure and fall into decline."

You are afraid of losing your status, resources, and power.

You are all sycophants, and what you respect is not me, Lin Qishuang, but my current strength at the Golden Core Realm.

"If I were merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator today, you would only draw your swords against me, just like before, and call me a traitorous demon."

At this point, Lin Qishuang's gaze swept over the crowd again, and then she said coldly, "Your awe is worthless; your submission is of no interest to me!"

Elder Sun trembled and opened his mouth to speak, but was forced back by Lin Qishuang's gaze and could no longer utter a word of defense.

Because what Lin Qishuang said at that moment was true.

The stark, bloody truth.

This group of people has always been driven by profit and opportunism, never having a shred of sincerity.

Having said all this, Lin Qishuang casually raised her hand, and the Qingping Sword hummed softly.

She took one last look at the sect that had witnessed half her life's glory and half her life's humiliation, her eyes now devoid of any lingering affection.

"Xuanling is dead. All my grudges with Lingtian Sword Sect are now wiped clean."

From this day forward, I, Lin Qishuang, am no longer a member of the Lingtian Sword Sect. The rise and fall of this sect has nothing to do with me anymore.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Qishuang's figure blurred, transforming into a streak of azure sword light that shot straight into the sky and disappeared into the horizon in an instant.

All that remained were the Lingtian Sword Sect members kneeling on the ground, overwhelmed with shame, and a sect that had lost its backbone and was now teetering on the brink of collapse.

……

High above the Cangxuan Realm.

Standing on the clouds, gazing at the clear blue sky, Lin Qishuang felt the gloom that had accumulated in her heart for many years completely dissipate.

At this moment, her mind was clear and she felt relaxed.

Looking up at the sky, her voice was gentle yet firm:

"Senior, thank you for your help. I... am free."