Chapter 174: Identity Exposed!
Under Ancestor Yunyi’s guidance, your comprehension of the Law of Karma gradually deepened.
“Ancestor, someone is using the Great Dao of Karma to scheme against this junior. Do you have any way to resolve it?” you asked humbly.
“Oh, is that so? Let me take a look.”
Ancestor Yunyi waved his hand, and your karmic threads appeared one by one. You pointed at a red karmic thread that was gradually thickening and said,
“It’s this one!”
“I’d like to see which brat dares to scheme against a disciple of my sect!”
Following this karmic thread, two powerful wills collided. The contest between the Great Daos of Karma unfolded before your eyes.
“I thought it was someone else. I never imagined it was you, brat. After several thousand years, you’ve grown bold!”
“So it’s you. How are you not dead yet!?”
“I’d like to die too, but unfortunately, they can’t kill me.”
“Angry? Heh heh!”
They know each other! Hearing their conversation, you silently pondered.
“You! Hmph, you’re nothing but someone lingering on the edge of death. Do you truly intend to interfere with today’s matter?” the mysterious powerhouse said.
“This person, I’m protecting him!” Ancestor Yunyi declared with overwhelming dominance.
“Is that so? I’m afraid you don’t have the ability!”
A great battle erupted, heaven-piercing might blooming before you.
Three breaths later, the battle stopped. The mysterious powerhouse said sternly, “Hmph, I’ll spare you this once. We’ll fight again another day!”
“Coward!” Ancestor Yunyi said disdainfully.
“There, no one will dare scheme against you through the power of Karma anymore.” Ancestor Yunyi returned to your side and said.
“Thank you for your help, Ancestor. This junior is endlessly grateful!” The threat looming over your mind vanished, and you felt deep gratitude toward Ancestor Yunyi.
“A small matter. If there’s nothing else, I’m going back to sleep.”
“Ancestor, wait!” Back at the tomb, seeing Ancestor Yunyi about to lie back down, the Sect Master hurriedly stopped him.
“What else is there?”
The Sect Master cupped his hands and bowed. “Reporting to Ancestor, this junior’s lifespan is nearing its end. To ensure the sect’s stability, we still need you to leave seclusion and oversee things.”
Ancestor Yunyi sized up Mo Yang, then nodded. “Fine. Then is there a candidate for the next Sect Master?”
“It is this person.” Mo Yang pointed at you, who was watching from the sidelines.
“Ah?” You were stunned. Are you serious?
“Sect Master, this junior has only joined the sect for a short time. Wouldn’t it be somewhat…” You wanted to politely decline.
“Mm, good eye. This matter is settled!” Ancestor Yunyi gave you no room to refuse, slapping the decision down on the spot.
Mo Yang turned around, patted your shoulder, and smiled faintly at you. “Three days from now, the sect will hold the Sect Master Abdication Ceremony. At that time, you will be the new Sect Master of my Heavenly Blade Sect!”
“I have high hopes for you!”
“Ah, this…” You felt hesitant inside. If I refuse now, will I be beaten to death on the spot?
I’m currently wanted by the Purple Firmament Immortal Dynasty. Once my identity is exposed, I’m afraid I’ll die without even a burial place!
Never mind. I’ll agree for now and find a chance to slip away later!
“Since you’re to be the next Sect Master, your current cultivation is probably insufficient,” Ancestor Yunyi said.
“How about this: for these three days, stay by my side and I will personally instruct you.”
“Ah???”
“Then I’ll leave him in your care, Ancestor. This junior has matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave first.” Mo Yang departed. You looked at Ancestor Yunyi and smiled awkwardly.
“Go all out. Let me see how strong you are.” Ancestor Yunyi brought you to a secluded cultivation site and said to you.
“Then please be careful, Ancestor!” You knew escape was hopeless, so with the mindset of making the best of it, you accepted Ancestor Yunyi’s guidance.
After several thousand exchanges, Ancestor Yunyi nodded in satisfaction. “Not bad. Dual cultivation of body and law, and both have reached extremely high realms.”
“Only, the techniques you practice — how come I’ve never seen them before?”
“And aren’t you a disciple of my Heavenly Blade Sect? Why is it that you don’t know a single technique or skill from the sect!”
The moment the words left his mouth, an extremely powerful pressure erupted from Ancestor Yunyi’s body, pressing down until your bones creaked.
Bearing the immense pressure, you knew you could no longer hide it, so you recounted the entire process of how you joined the Heavenly Blade Sect.
Of course, some things still needed to be concealed.
“You went to a Secret Realm and directly broke through from Spirit Transformation Consummation to late-stage Return-to-Void?”
“Heh, truly formidable for one so young!”
Your cultivation withdrew, and the pressure on your body vanished. Ancestor Yunyi watched you with an expressionless face.
You felt extremely uneasy and couldn’t help but start calculating. If I suddenly strike now, relying on the might of the Immortal Sword, could I escape from Ancestor Yunyi’s hands?
Just as you struggled inwardly, Ancestor Yunyi suddenly smiled and asked warmly, “Quickly, tell me what happened to you in the Secret Realm!”
“Breaking through three realms in a row — you really are a monstrous talent!”
“In ten thousand years, not one like you has appeared!”
Thank goodness! You let out a quiet breath of relief. For now, nothing’s wrong.
Three days later, Sect Master Mo Yang came and brought you back from Ancestor Yunyi’s side.
“Tomorrow is the sect ceremony. Will you attend, Ancestor?” Mo Yang asked.
Ancestor Yunyi waved his hand. “A children’s affair. I won’t go. If someone causes trouble, call me then.”
“Yes, then this junior takes his leave.”
Within the sect, you walked side by side with the Sect Master, but inside you were already calculating whether to leave.
The Sect Master is at the Fusion realm, and his lifespan is nearly exhausted. His strength should be severely damaged.
If I flee tonight, the success rate seems quite high?
“What are you thinking about, my dear Sect Master?” Mo Yang looked at you with a smile, teasing.
“Ahem, nothing.”
“By the way, at tomorrow’s ceremony, remember to show your true face,” Mo Yang suddenly remembered something and instructed you.
“Mm?” You glanced at Mo Yang and said without changing expression, “What does the Sect Master mean? I don’t understand.”
“Stop pretending. I know your true identity.” Mo Yang’s smile grew more and more dangerous.
“Isn’t that right, Fellow Daoist Ye Xiao!!!”
Your expression suddenly darkened, and you shot backward. “You know me?”
“After all, you’re to be the next Sect Master. Naturally, I had to investigate carefully,” Mo Yang said indifferently.