Volume 1 Chapter 70: Succession

  Heavenly Pivot

  At nightfall, after a busy day, Qi Lingyun and Qin Yuyan both came to the courtyard of Qin Tianyi without prior arrangement.

  "Master Qi, please come in and take a seat."

  Zi Lingyun and Qin Yuyan nodded slightly.

  "Tianji, did that little girl Xue Zhu tell you about the things related to Yun Xiao Sword?"

  "Hmm, you've been keeping this news from me, and I also know the reason why. However, my physical condition has now fully recovered, and it's even better than when I was in my prime. Therefore, I have decided that three days later, I will set off for Shenxu Academy."

  Speaking of going to Shenxu Academy, Qin Tianyi's mind couldn't help but recall a scene from Riyue City...

  The woman who made him stunned at first sight.

  Sulawesi River!

  Maybe now I'm just someone who looks pleasing to your eyes, an unimportant kid who will be thrown out of your mind and completely forgotten in a few days, but...

  "I'll make you remember me."

  Qin Tianyi muttered to himself.

  Divine Void Academy

  It's just the beginning.

  "Three days later, going to Shinko Academy... isn't it a bit rushed?"

  "Time waits for no one, the Divine Void Academy is unlike Wanxia County, or even the prestigious Daxia Imperial University. It's a sacred place in the eyes of all warriors in the entire Daxia Dynasty... No, not just the Daxia Kingdom, but the core of the six nations of East and South. The talented disciples of the six major dynasties, including Daxia, Dayan, and Dazhou, all gather at the Divine Void Academy. It's an honor to be admitted to the academy, and it's a glory to become a member of the Divine Void Sect. Even if one is an ordinary person with average talent, they can easily become a high-level swordsman there. The strongest swordsmen in our Wanxia County are only considered ordinary students at best. Only those who have reached the outer or inner circle of the top swordsmen are truly elite and core members. Su Yuhuan's talent is not bad, otherwise, she wouldn't have been entrusted with high hopes by the Xuanling Sect. Now that she has entered the Divine Void Academy, with the help of Lingjian Yunxiao, it's like a dragon rising to the sky. If we delay any further, there may be uncontrollable variables emerging."

  "This..."

  Hearing Qin Tianyi speak so solemnly, Qin Yuyan's heart was reluctant to let Qin Tianyi leave, but she also didn't know what kind of reason to use to persuade him.

  "Haha, Yu Yan, Tian Ji is different from us, don't forget that he's the number one genius swordsman of our Wan Xia County, only 16 years old and has already reached the 8th level of swordsmanship. Even with his meridians severed and his true energy crippled, he still refuses to give up, rising from darkness and despair, accumulating strength and bursting forth, using three and a half years to rise to the rank of Great Swordsman in one go. With his talent, it's destined that he won't stop at Yun Lei Sword Sect, or Wan Xia County, this small world. Shen Xiao Academy, even Shen Xiao Sect, that's the true stage for someone with his extraordinary talent."

  Zi Lingyun burst out laughing and said, "Having lived for a long time, he naturally has a more open-minded view of many things than Qin Yuyan."

  "Genius of Manxia County... "

  Qin Yuyan muttered to herself, her eyes already shining with a hint of pride: "No, Tianyi shouldn't just be the number one talent in Wanxia County, but also the number one talent in Qingzhou, the number one talent in the Great Xia Dynasty, and eventually become the most outstanding student at Shenvu Academy."

  Qin Tianyi nodded solemnly, his tone also carrying a hint of heroic spirit: "I will, I will make it happen."

  I believe you!

  "Before I head to Shinto Academy, there's something I need to take care of."

  Qin Tianyi said, looking at Qin Yuyan for a moment, then reached out and pulled out a token from his body.

  "This is..."

  Zi Lingyun's expression changed: "The Sect Master Token of Yunlai Sword Sect?"

  Qin Tianyi nodded, his expression solemn: "My goal is not just the Shenyuan Academy, but also to enter the Shenyuan Sect in the future to further my studies and come into contact with the true pinnacle of this world. The time required for this may be five years, ten years, twenty years, or even a lifetime. Therefore, I'm afraid I won't be able to manage the affairs of the sect much longer and can't be a qualified leader of the Yunlai Sword Sect. So, I want to hand over this Sect Leader token to you, Yuyan. From now on, you will be the true leader of the Yunlai Sword Sect."

  "Tianji, no way, Father is going to pass on the position of Patriarch to you, how can I..."

  "This moment is different from that moment."

  Qin Tianyi shook his head, looking at Qin Yuyan: "You don't want me to be distracted by the many affairs of Yunlai Sword Sect when I'm cultivating in Shenyuan Academy, do you? If so, what's the difference whether I go to Shenyuan Academy to cultivate or not?"

  "This..."

  Zi Lingyun took a glance at Qin Tianyi. In fact, a month ago, he had a vague feeling that Yunle Sword Sect couldn't hold back this young master. He would definitely have a broader world.

  He originally thought that this day would still need one or two years, but unexpectedly, Qin Tianyi had a series of strange encounters after being promoted to the eighth-level swordsman. Relying on the three fierce beast inner elixirs, he charged into the great swordsman realm in one breath, becoming the youngest great swordsman in Wanxia County. His combat strength was even comparable to that of a sword master...

  Thinking of this, he let out a faint sigh and said: "Yu Yan, take over."

  "Qī Lǎo... "

  "This is a good thing. If it's a tiger, it should roam the mountains and forests; if it's a dragon, it should soar through the clouds and seas, proudly shouting at the nine heavens. We shouldn't become a burden or hindrance to Tianji."

  At this, Qi Lingyun turned to Qin Tianyi and said: "Tianyi, you can rest assured that the God Void Academy will cultivate you well. The Yunlei Sword Sect has me and Yu Yan watching over it, and we won't let its reputation be tarnished."

  Qin Tianyi smiled and nodded: "Although I'm going to Shenyuan Academy for further study, Yunlai Sword Sect is my root. This point, I will never forget. If something really happens to the sect, I will definitely rush over at the first time, sacrificing my life to protect it."

  "We naturally believe this."

  Zi Lingyun nodded confidently.

  In fact, Qin Tianyi had already achieved this in the sect's grand competition a month ago.

  If it weren't for him using his forbidden technique at the critical moment, turning the tide and killing Sword Master Bei Yue, nearly wiping out all of Xuan Ling Sect's great swordsmen, how would Yun Lei Sword Sect have managed to survive until now?

  "After all, the sect's affairs are now being handled by Yu Yan. As the young master, I've always been in name only, so there's no need to make a big fuss about the succession ceremony. It's just as well that I have three days of leisure time."

  Qī Líng Yún had originally wanted to make a big deal out of this matter, but with only three days' time, it was really too rushed. For now, he could only nod his head: "Then tomorrow, we'll gather the sect's disciples to announce it, Tiān Jī, you've stepped down from the position of Sect Master, and in the future, you can just hold a title as an elder within the sect."

  "Good."

  Qin Tianyi nodded in agreement.

  After finishing, he looked at Qin Yuyan again and smiled: "Sister Yuyan, your strength has already reached the eighth level of swordsmanship. Who knows, maybe in a few more years you'll be able to break through to the great swordmaster realm, and by then it will be natural for you to take the entrance exam for the Divine Void Academy. Therefore, you should also cultivate a successor as the future head of the sect."

  "I will."

  Qin Yuyan nodded seriously.

  The next morning, Yunlai Jianzong's martial arts arena was already crowded with people.

  There are now 265 disciples of Yunlai Jianzong, and after a round of gathering, they have all gathered.

  What is gathered here are not only the disciples of Yunlai Sword Sect, but also many sect masters, elders and clan leaders from various major sects. At a rough count, there are probably representatives of five or six forces watching from the sidelines.

  These people come here mainly in the hope of sending their disciples into Yunlai Sword Sect, or to establish a good relationship with Yunlai Sword Sect.

  At present, the situation of Yunlai Sword Sect is obvious to everyone. As long as Qin Tianji doesn't encounter any mishaps, Yunlai Sword Sect's position in Wanxia County will not be shaken for a single day.

  The simplified ceremony of succession lasted less than two hours and ended with the handover of the ancestral tablet, Qin Yuyan became the new leader of Yunlai Sword Sect.

  The entire ceremony went very smoothly.

  Qin Tianyi has had a very high reputation in Yunlai Sword Sect for half a year, but most of it is based on his strong strength and the premise that he saves the sect from disaster every time. The real management of the sect is still handled by Qin Yuyan.

  Compared to a young sect master who needs to worry about the future development of the sect, Qin Tianyi is indeed more suitable as an elder who only focuses on martial power and intimidation.

  "Brother Qin!"

  Qin Tianji had just finished the ceremony of abdicating the throne when a loud shout came from outside.

  "Huh?"

  At a glance, Qin Tianyi had already seen a woman standing beside a middle-aged man.

  It was Xiao Su Yue.

  "Sister Xiao, I haven't thanked you yet. A month ago, thanks to your quick wit, we were able to help Yunlai Sword Sect turn danger into safety; otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable."

  "Qin Shixiong, I am also a member of Yunlai Sword Sect, these are what I should do."

  Qin Tianyi nodded slightly and glanced at the middle-aged man beside Xiao Sumeng, who had been begging pitifully earlier, his brow furrowing slightly.

  "This is..."

  "Old Man Qin."

  A middle-aged man saw Qin Tianyi and hastily paid his respects, then added: "Tianyi, I am Wang Fangjing, the guardian of the Wang family. I have been serving in Yunlai Sword Sect since your father was the sect master. I even held you when you were a child..."

  "King Fangjing!"

  Qin Tianji's expression immediately cooled down, he had already thought of this middle-aged man.

  One of Yunlai Jianzong's guardians.

  After encountering great difficulties and falling into a low valley, not only did he not choose to advance or retreat with Yunlai Jianzong, but instead rolled away with a large amount of silver money in the Silver Treasury, escaping hastily.

  "It's you! You actually dare to come to our Yunlai Sword Sect!"

  "Tianji, listen to me, I really had no choice at that time..."

  "Throw him out!"

  Wang Fangjing's words were cut off by Qin Tianyi before he could finish speaking.

  "Yes, Brother Qin!"

  Xiao Su Yue had been annoyed by him for some time and was on the verge of losing her temper, but considering Wang Fang Jing's seniority in Yunlai Sword Sect for over twenty years, she didn't take action. Now that she had received Qin Tian Ji's order, there was no more hesitation, she directly took action, grabbed Wang Fang Jing and threw him out.

  "If you dare to appear again within the Yunlai Sword Sect's domain, I will definitely behead you without pardon."

  Qin Tianji's eyes were cold and stern, with a hint of murderous intent.

  The middle-aged man who was thrown out felt Qin Tianyi's killing intent, his heart trembled, and he quickly got up and fled to the outside of Yunlai Sword Sect.

  Qin Tianyi's current prestige in Wanxia County is as high as the sun at noon.

  A twenty-year-old great swordsman, defeated Sword Master Bei Yue, specially recruited student of Shenxu Academy, which identity is not enough to make him famous throughout Wanxia County?

  If such a genius were to be truly murdered, no one would seek justice from the Yunlai Sword Sect for him.

  "Sister Xiao, from now on, don't bother considering these people's qualifications, just drive them all out."

  Qin Tianyi glanced at Xiao Sumeng and instructed.

  In recent days, many of the disciples who betrayed Yunlai Sword Sect have seen its resurgence and are now filled with regret, one by one returning to Yunlai Sword Sect, wanting to re-enter its gates.

  However, Qi Lingyun and Qin Yuyan had already seen through the nature of these disciples. Despite their eloquent words, they were mercilessly rejected.

  "Yes, Elder Qin... No, Brother Qin!"

  "Hehe, since it's easier to call you that, I'll just call you Qin Shixiong then. Elder, elder, if we keep calling each other elder, we'll really become old."

  "Not at all, Qin is still very young."

  Xiao Su Yue looked at Qin Tian Yi, with a hint of adoration in her eyes.

  However, Qin Tianyi could only pretend to be unaware of this. This infatuation was just a girl's admiration for heroism, and it would naturally fade with time.