Daoist Competition

Now he is the head of the Top Ten Disciples, holding a highly esteemed position. The Daoist boy at the door, upon hearing this, did not dare to show the slightest neglect. After reporting, he led him to sit in the main hall.

Not long after, Yun Tian emerged from within, accompanied by Fan Changqing, who followed closely with a bright smile on his face.

Huo Xuan knew that Fan Changqing was Yun Tian’s confidant, so he was not surprised. After exchanging pleasantries, they each took their seats.

After a few words of banter with Yun Tian, Huo Xuan shifted the conversation, saying, "Senior Brother, have you heard that now, over the East Splendor Continent, in both Wei Country and the Nanliang Kingdom, demons are arising everywhere, and evil spirits are rampant? There’s even a rumor about a fox demon entering the palace as a consort."

Although Yun Tian was cultivating in Mystic Water Zhen Palace, with Fan Changqing managing worldly affairs, he wasn’t isolated from events. He nodded and said, "I’ve heard of it."

Huo Xuan lamented, "In the past, with Xuanmen Sect disciples wielding their swords against demons, such wicked beings could not stir trouble. But now, with the Demon Tribulation looming, people are avoiding it. If this continues unchecked, wouldn’t the world be reduced to a hellish realm?"

Before, when evil demons wreaked havoc among the common folk, Xuanmen sect disciples would go forth to slay demons and rid the evil, rendering their actions insignificant.

Such actions are not to protect those mundane human beings in their eyes, but to prevent Demon Sect disciples from seizing such opportunities to cultivate powerful demon skills, which would then target them next, forcing them to act.

In the past, they were unafraid, but now, with the Demon Tribulation nearing, coupled with the recent murder of Ji Suihan from Yuan Yang Sect, all sects heard the news and felt shaken. Some small sects simply closed their mountains and went into seclusion, unwilling to stick their heads out.

This has emboldened those Demon Sect disciples, leading to an intensified situation.

Yun Tian mused slightly, saying, "Our Mingcang Sect should not directly interfere in worldly affairs."

The current situation clearly indicates that the Demon Sect is secretly probing with unknown intentions. Before their true purpose is revealed, a Great Xuanmen Sect like the Mingcang Sect should certainly not act recklessly.

Huo Xuan agreed, nodding, "Master Brother is right. I think so too. But this matter cannot be ignored entirely. Instead of sending a few capable disciples to exterminate the devils, it would be better to support small sects to act as our vanguard."

After talking for a long time, he finally revealed his purpose.

He wants to support the small sect disciples, making them pave the way for the Mingcang Sect and seize opportunities from crises!

The benefits are obvious, and everyone can see them.

However, Huo Xuan knows that success in this endeavor relies heavily on Yun Tian’s support.

Yun Tian chuckled, saying, "Junior Brother Huo, I understand your intentions. The Sect Leader recently passed down a Dharma Decree, saying this matter is for me to decide."

An overwhelming wave surged in Huo Xuan’s heart, but he soon calmed down. As Yun Tian is the third-generation Senior Disciple and future master of the Mingcang Sect, Sect Leader Qin’s decision is reasonable. He cautiously asked, "What does Master Brother think should be done?"

He fixed his gaze on Yun Tian’s face; if this succeeds, he will be the first to benefit.

But as he is from a noble family, will Yun Tian agree?

If he were in this position, he would certainly try to suppress it.

Success or failure hinges on Yun Tian’s decision.

Yun Tian didn’t beat around the bush, laughed heartily, and said loudly, "Junior Brother Huo, if you can achieve it, it’s a good thing. Why would I stop you?"

At this moment, Huo Xuan was also greatly surprised, involuntarily standing up and staring at Yun Tian.

Even with his composure, he couldn’t help but ask, "Master Brother, are you truly willing to assist your junior brother?"

Yun Tian said seriously, "Junior Brother Huo, haven’t you heard the saying, ’Brothers unite against external tribulations’? You can proceed with peace of mind, and I’ll ensure no one obstructs you."

Huo Xuan was filled with emotion, not expecting Yun Tian to be so magnanimous. He took a deep breath and respectfully bowed to Yun Tian.

Though he admired him in the past, it was mostly due to his cultivation, but at this moment, he truly respected him and said earnestly, "Master Brother, I thank you in advance."

However, he was also a person who knew how to advance and retreat; regardless of motives, Yun Tian had given him such a big favor, and he should reciprocate accordingly.

He thought for a moment and proactively said, "If this matter succeeds, the Mingcang Sect should send capable disciples to station in those small sects, preventing them from acting independently."

Speaking of the selection of disciples for stationing, there is much room for maneuver, which can be entirely decided by Yun Tian and him together. If he can obtain full support from the sect, then the harvest these disciples gain will be even greater.

Yun Tian smiled at this, accepting the sentiment with ease.

With his goal achieved, Huo Xuan didn’t linger. After a few more exchanges, he bid farewell to Yun Tian and flew away.

Once Huo Xuan left, Fan Changqing glanced outside the palace gate, turned around, and asked puzzledly, "Master Brother, why did you agree to him?"

Huo Xuan is now the head of the Top Ten Disciples, and if nothing unexpected happens, he can hold this position for over a hundred years. If he manages well, once his wings are full, he might pose a future threat to Yun Tian’s succession as Sect Leader.

Yun Tian was indifferent, saying, "I’m aware of Junior Brother Huo’s plan. He wants to contend for the position of Day Sky Hall Hall Master in the future."

Floating Heavenly Palace in Mingcang Sect is the core land within the sect, with the Three Great Halls also located there.

Sect Leader is the Upper Extreme Hall Hall Master, Du Zhen Hall Hall Master is a Supreme Elder who is known to be close with True Master Qin Yu.

As for the Day Sky Hall Hall Master, it was originally held by an elder from a noble family, but he passed away sixty years ago. Now, it is jointly held by the Four Great Families.

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Fan Changqing vaguely knew that the structure of these three halls seemed to involve the cultivation secrets of Cave Heaven True Master, but he hadn’t imagined that Huo Xuan, as the head of the Top Ten Disciples now, had already thought this far ahead.

Yun Tian said solemnly, "Junior Brother Huo has considerable ambition; if he truly can reach that point, why shouldn’t I help him realize it?"

As for Huo Xuan’s attitude towards noble families, it’s obvious to anyone with insight. If the noble families had a suitable candidate to replace him, he would likely have been marginalized long ago.

Fan Changqing pondered for a while and then asked, "Master Brother, if that is the case, which disciples should be sent by then? So that I, your junior brother, can prepare early."

Yun Tian gazed into the distance and smiled faintly, "We’ll discuss it later; it’s still too early to talk now. But, I already have a suitable candidate in mind."

Fan Changqing was taken aback, and then he saw a distinguished and ethereal figure of a Daoist flash by.

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