Chapter 328

Chapter 328: Jiang Qitian, what qualification do you have to be the master of these people?

Xiao Yang had already concocted a plan before stepping out from Thunder Marsh.

He aimed to create his own force to rival the Immortal Gate.

Though the Immortal Gate was formidable, Xiao Yang was no slouch either.

With the legacy of the Ancient Emperor and eighteen years ahead of him, he wasn’t about to let the Immortal Gate intimidate him.

Was there anything in the Northern Region or even the entire Yuanwu Continent stronger than the legacy of the Ancient Emperor?

For the sake of Yao Guang Shengnv and his child, what did the Immortal Gate matter?

He could tackle them just the same!

At this very moment, outside Thunder Marsh.

Xiao Yang was about to meet the Sect Holy Son of Guiyuan Martial Sect.

The Sect Holy Son of Guiyuan Martial Sect was Chu Guixi.

Previously, the former Sect Holy Son, Chu Guiyuan, had been reduced to a cripple after Xiao Yang shattered his dantian.

Guiyuan Martial Sect had already declared Chu Guixi as their new Sect Holy Son.

Chu Guixi had taken everything that belonged to him back from his elder brother.

However, when Xiao Yang demanded Chu Guixi come see him, it infuriated Chu Lingxiao.

This was outrageous!

This guy was so arrogant!

How could this be tolerated?

Chu Lingxiao drew his sword against Xiao Yang.

Who would’ve thought that the other party simply caught his flying sword?

“Barehanded catching a flying sword?”

Chu Lingxiao was taken aback.

Could this person be a master from Fuyiao Sword Sect?

When did Fuyiao Sword Sect produce such a master?

Xiao Yang was employing Fuyiao Sword Sect’s Starlight Grasp, a countermeasure to flying swords.

Just as Xiao Yang was about to crush Chu Lingxiao’s flying sword, a boisterous voice interrupted.

“Show some mercy!”

A figure strode forward from behind Chu Lingxiao.

“Holy Son?”

Chu Lingxiao stood stunned at the sight of the newcomer.

“Looks like you’ve made significant progress in your cultivation during this time!”

Xiao Yang surveyed Chu Guixi.

Surprisingly, Chu Guixi’s cultivation had broken through to half-step Divine Martial Realm.

It seemed that Chu Guixi had indeed put in some hard work.

“And you are?”

Chu Guixi asked, eyeing the masked Xiao Yang with suspicion.

“I am Xiao Yang!”

Xiao Yang’s voice resonated abruptly in Chu Guixi’s mind.

“What?”

Chu Guixi’s eyes widened in shock and joy.

This mysterious masked man was actually his boss, Xiao Yang?

“Come with me!”

Xiao Yang instructed Chu Guixi, tossing the flying sword back to Chu Lingxiao before walking towards the nearby woods.

This time, he didn’t use the mental transmission technique.

“Stay here and keep watch.”

Chu Guixi ordered Chu Lingxiao before hastily following after Xiao Yang.

Without Xiao Yang, there wouldn’t be today’s him.

It was Xiao Yang who had crippled Chu Guiyuan, giving him the chance to rise and reclaim what was rightfully his.

The two entered the woods, leaving the disciples of Guiyuan Martial Sect outside astonished.

Especially Chu Lingxiao.

In the woods.

“Chu Guixi greets the boss!”

Chu Guixi bowed respectfully.

“What’s going on? You haven’t completely taken control of Guiyuan Martial Sect yet?”

Xiao Yang looked at Chu Guixi with dissatisfaction.

“Uh… Boss, the Gui family has deep roots in Guiyuan Martial Sect. It’s not easy to completely eliminate them!”

Chu Guixi explained.

He dreamed of getting rid of the Gui family to ensure the Chu family stood unchallenged in Guiyuan Martial Sect.

But the Gui family’s strength was indeed not to be underestimated.

“Alright, keep pushing forward!”

Xiao Yang said as he retrieved several Divine Martial Pills and handed them to Chu Guixi.

“What’s this…?”

Chu Guixi looked suspiciously at Xiao Yang.

Upon seeing the label on the small jade bottle that read “Divine Martial Pill,” he was suddenly overjoyed.

These were Divine Martial Pills!

Now that he had reached half-step Divine Martial Realm, with these pills, he could try breaking through to Divine Martial Realm!

If he could advance to Divine Martial Realm, his position as Sect Holy Son would be secure.

Because there was another rising star in the Gui family.

Chu Guixi couldn’t help but admire the Gui family’s prowess.

They had hidden a martial talent with a true thunder body, nearly invincible among his peers.

This news was a godsend for Chu Guixi.

“Boss, your kindness is unforgettable! Whatever you command, I, Chu Guixi, will risk it all.”

Chu Guixi almost kneeled before Xiao Yang.

“I’m off. Focus on your cultivation.”

Xiao Yang said, disregarding Chu Guixi, and transformed into a beam of sword light rupturing through the air.

He returned to Qingyun Mountain.

Everyone greeted him as he was pulled into Qingyun Great Hall.

Seated in the hall, someone said.

“Junior Brother, the apprenticeship ceremony for Qingyang Sword Sect is approaching. Are we really going?”

Liu Qingyun looked at Xiao Yang.

“Of course! How could we miss such a grand event?”

Xiao Yang had rushed back to Qingyun Mountain primarily for this purpose.

Qingyang Sword Sect was newly recruiting three thousand disciples.

Imagining the grand scene of three thousand new disciples taking apprenticeships was already impressive enough.

Xiao Yang knew that Jiang Qitian wanted the ceremony to be a grand spectacle, cementing Qingyang Sword Sect’s prestigious reputation.

Of course, Long Chen, as the main character, couldn’t miss it.

Xiao Yang had solid evidence against Jiang Qitian.

Once he revealed this evidence, Jiang Qitian would be utterly disgraced, wouldn’t he?

Clenching his fists, Xiao Yang thought about how he wanted to ruin Jiang Qitian, that sanctimonious hypocrite.

Finally, the apprenticeship ceremony of Qingyang Sword Sect was about to commence.

Notable figures from the Northern Regions had received invitations from Qingyang Sword Sect.

However, Qingyun Sect had not received an invitation.

This time, Qingyang Sword Sect even invited some small sects, but they just wouldn’t send an invitation to Qingyun Sect.

They were afraid Xiao Yang might stir trouble during the ceremony again.

Last time, at Qingyang Sword Sect’s Holy Son enshrinement ceremony, Xiao Yang had utterly humiliated Jiang Qitian, almost ruining him completely.

Both Jiang Qitian’s reputation and Qingyang Sword Sect’s name had suffered a huge blow.

How could Jiang Qitian invite anyone from Qingyun Sect to witness this time?

…

Qingyang Sword Sect was located atop Qingyun Mountain, surrounded by mist throughout the four seasons, resembling an immortal paradise.

Qingyang Sword Sect was also one of the three major sword traditions of the Northern Region.

Today, the entire Qingyang Sword Sect was abuzz with excitement.

This was the first time since its establishment that Qingyang Sword Sect was accepting three thousand disciples.

The three thousand new disciples wore matching blue robes, flowing gracefully, each filled with vigor and energy.

To have joined this foremost sect of the Northern Region was indeed a leap into the skies for these three thousand disciples.

As dawn broke, when the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, the much-anticipated apprenticeship ceremony was about to begin.

Surrounding the square were towering ancient trees, each bearing witness to the glory and legacy of the sword sect.

At this moment, prominent figures from various sects in the Northern Region had already taken their seats to witness the event.

From Guiyuan Martial Sect came Chu Guixi.

From Fuyiao Sword Sect was the Half Saint Li Chenyu.

Beast Control Manor sent Ye Ling’er.

Divine Sword Manor had Lu Fusheng attending.

The Supreme Dao Sect’s Supreme Dao Child was also here to join the fun.

Shifang Qimen sent Li Fan Yin.

Even the Heavenly Medical Sect’s leader, Luo Feixian, personally brought the Saintess Ning Shu to attend.

Despite the drama of the last Holy Son enshrinement ceremony, the various sects still showed respect to Qingyang Sword Sect.

“Dang!”

With a distant and profound sound of a bell, the ceremony officially commenced.

In the square, three thousand disciples lined up neatly, facing the main hall of the sect, Qingyang Great Hall.

Excitement and tension spread across their faces.

Before Qingyang Great Hall, the sect elders sat on a cloud platform, their gazes like sharp sabers, scrutinizing the fresh blood about to join the sword sect.

This was Qingyang Sword Sect’s confidence.

Accepting three thousand disciples all at once.

In the coming sixty years, many talents would undoubtedly emerge from this batch.

Jiang Qitian aimed to establish a solid foundation for Qingyang Sword Sect.

The greatest weakness of Qingyang Sword Sect currently was its unstable foundation.

These disciples were the future of Qingyang Sword Sect.

The ceremony was conducted by the sect leader Jiang Qitian himself.

Clad in a cloud-patterned robe, with hair and beard as white as snow, he still appeared robust and vigorous, his voice booming like a great bell.

Jiang Qitian stepped forward, wielding an ancient long sword, its scabbard faintly shimmering with flames.

This was the heirloom of Qingyang Sword Sect, the Qingyang Sword.

This was also the weapon Qin Fei dreamt of acquiring.

But as long as Jiang Qitian didn’t pass on the sect leader position to him, he wouldn’t get his hands on Qingyang Sword.

At this moment, the Sect Holy Son Qin Fei was by Jiang Qitian’s side.

All eyes were on Jiang Qitian and Qin Fei, both basking in the spotlight’s glow.

Qin Fei stood straight as a rod.

At this time, Jiang Qitian scanned the surrounding crowd.

The venue fell silent.

Everyone was staring at Jiang Qitian.

Jiang Ting had returned.

How could she possibly miss such an important event?

Feeling uneasy, Jiang Ting sensed that something significant might happen today.

Jiang Qitian declared solemnly: “Today, you all will be entering my Qingyang Sword Sect, and this is a great fortune for our sect. The path of the sword is not one without hurdles; the road ahead may be fraught with thorns. You must hold reverence in your hearts, stay resolute, hone your character, and advance in your sword techniques to ultimately become the sword immortals protecting this realm!”

Upon finishing, Jiang Qitian drew the Qingyang Sword with a swift motion.

“Clang!”

The divine sword emerged from its sheath.

Beside him, Qin Fei watched Jiang Qitian with burning eyes.

Jiang Qitian lightly waved the Qingyang Sword, sending a brilliant sword qi slicing through the air.

The apprenticeship ceremony commenced.

Each disciple held a special jade slip containing information about their chosen master according to their aspirations and assessment results.

One by one, they stepped forward, respectfully presenting the jade slips, confirmed by the elders, thus completing the formal master-apprentice pact.

This was their only chance to select a master.

The climax of the ceremony was the master-apprentice bowing.

Three thousand disciples bowed to their respective masters in this solemn ritual.

The crowd noticed that among these three thousand disciples, at least over two thousand had directly chosen Jiang Qitian as their master.

Thus, rather than simply being an enrollment of new disciples into Qingyang Sword Sect, it was more like Jiang Qitian was gathering disciples for himself.

The remaining few hundred of the least talented disciples were shuffled off to the elders.

The elders could only seethe in silence.

Once the ceremony concluded, the square erupted in thunderous applause.

Jiang Qitian and Qin Fei stood on the cloud platform before the great hall, witnessing the spectacle, both filled with exhilaration.

With these three thousand disciples, how could Qingyang Sword Sect not flourish?

Yet, as Jiang Qitian’s sidekick, Qin Fei was preoccupied with thoughts of how to topple Jiang Qitian and take the sect leader position for himself.

Qin Fei’s gaze towards Jiang Qitian had turned frigid.

Jiang Qitian was a Half Saint, and so was he.

If Jiang Qitian fell, he would inherit the sect leader title rightfully.

At that time, wouldn’t the Qingyang Sword be his easily?

As Qin Fei considered this, a sly smile crept across his lips.

Just then, a loud laugh echoed through the air.

Three figures burst through the array over Qingyun Mountain, descending onto the square.

“What?!”

Jiang Qitian was immediately taken aback upon seeing the newcomers.

The elders of Qingyang Sword Sect were likewise dumbfounded.

The entire square fell eerily silent.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the intruders.

Someone had barged into Qingyang Sword Sect at this crucial moment.

And the sect’s people stood bewildered.

For the newcomers were Xiao Yang, and the two behind him left the elders gaping.

Those two were Chen Taixu and Long Chen.

Long Chen, that was Jiang Qitian’s senior brother!

How could he suddenly appear here?

Moreover, wasn’t Long Chen supposed to be dead?

Rumors of his demise had circulated for over a decade.

Yet now, he was alive and standing right in front of everyone.

This meant the news of Long Chen’s fall was mere gossip.

“Jiang Qitian, what qualifications do you have to be the master of these people? What qualify you to lead Qingyang Sword Sect?”

Xiao Yang loudly addressed Jiang Qitian.

His voice distinctly reached the ears of everyone present.