Chapter 96: Complete Yang Saint Physique (2) (2/2)

“I feel that this makes a lot of sense.” Elder Wu added: “The sect master was always outside of the sect and does not have high prestige within the sect. She is not the person the public wants. Our grand reformation requires a stable morale. At this moment, if the sect master’s seat was pa.s.sed onto you, nothing could be better. You becoming the sect master is completely justified.”

“Although the sect master will have to abdicate, she can still become an elder. We are just short of one at this moment.” Elder Zhou also tried to persuade Li Qiye and said: “There really isn’t any other way. If the sect master was willing to abdicate, then let her become a supreme elder. Currently, our Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect doesn’t have any supreme elders.”

This was not to say that the group of Elder Wu wanted to seize power. The current situation of the sect could be described as internally chaotic and externally surrounded by enemies. In order to reform and revitalize the sect, there absolutely must be someone that could perform miracles and lead them. Without a doubt, Li Qiye was the most appropriate candidate.

Even though Su Yonghuang had been the sect master for a long period, she was always outside; her presence within the sect was very weak.

Li Qiye calmly looked at Gu Tieshou and asked: “What is Elder Gu’s opinion?”

Gu Tieshou looked at them for a moment, then he bitterly said: “What can I do? That year, I helped the sect master take the position. Now, wanting the sect master to abdicate is also me. Am I not always used as a blade? That year, Master used me as a blade, and now, all of you are also using me as a blade. It truly feels like I’m always playing the bad guy’s role.”

“Brother Gu, there is no other way. Inside the sect, regarding prestige and status, only you could personally wield the blade.” Elder Sun could only say this.

Gu Tieshou was silent for a long time, but he eventually spoke with exasperation: “If it is truly for the sect, then I can only bear the infamy once again.”

Here, he looked at Li Qiye and said: “Qiye, what is your opinion on this?”

“Let us do this, all of your elders should go back. Tomorrow, we will talk about this in the ancestral chamber.” Li Qiye continued: “Elders said before that we still have a portrait of the Patriarch in the sect? Tomorrow, bring it there as well.”

Li Qiye perplexed the elders for a moment. Eventually, they all nodded their heads and said their goodbyes. Only, First Elder Gu Tieshou was the last to leave.

“How was the Ancient Land?” Gu Tieshou was concerned more than anyone else about the rise and fall of the sect. After Li Qiye’s return, he didn’t get the chance to ask about this matter.

Li Qiye replied: “For the time being, it is difficult. We need more time. With our current situation, we can only let the Ancient Land matter slide. We need to deal with the Evil Infested Ridge first. This is extremely important to us.”

Gu Tieshou paused for a moment before he finally said: “However, the Evil Infested Ridge no longer belongs to our sect. One could say that the Evil Infested Ridge belongs to the whole world. Once it is opened, I’m afraid all of the famous sects in the Grand Middle Territory will come. At that time, will we still have the opportunity to enter the ridge?”

As an elder, how could Gu Tieshou not want to recover the Evil Infested Ridge? However, the sect of today no longer had this power.

“In my perspective, the moment the ridge is opened, the Heavenly G.o.d Sect — the Heavenly Jewel Kingdom will definitely come. And don’t forget the different clans and powerful heritages, such as the Southern Heavenly Kingdom. Maybe, there is a chance that an invincible colossus such as the Azure Mysterious Ancient Kingdom would also arrive.”

Gu Tieshou was not without anxiety: “What do we have to compete against them?”

“Rest a.s.sured, Elder.” Li Qiye calmly said: “This time, I will personally lead the troops and go to the Evil Infested Ridge. Since it belonged to our sect, recovering it would only be a matter of time. Regarding this trip to the ridge… Anyone who blocks my path will be killed without mercy!”

Gu Tieshou knew that Li Qiye was not being arrogant and mindless. However, he didn’t exactly know Li Qiye’s secret cards to compete with the Jiang Zuo Clan, the Southern Heavenly Kingdom, and even the monstrous Azure Mysterious Ancient Kingdom.

“Very well, we have decided on going to the Evil Infested Ridge. The moment it opens, we of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect will absolutely enter!” Finally, Gu Tieshou also agreed with Li Qiye’s approach.

The next day, all five elders were gathered inside the ancestral chamber. There was also Li Qiye, Su Yonghuang, and Tu Buyu.

The gathering of all the people made the atmosphere feel heavy, so Li Qiye was the first to speak: “Today, we will talk about the sect master’s position.”

Under such a situation, the group of Elder Zhou was all silent. They were not eager to speak because forcing an abdication was not a glorious matter. Even though Su Yonghuang — as the sect master — was not something everyone welcomed, her sect master’s seat was indeed legitimate.

“I know all of the elders and even the protectors and sectional leaders had some qualms towards the sect master.” Li Qiye slowly spoke: “However, today, this is the time when the sect master needs to accept her ancestry.”

“The acceptance of ancestry?” The elders were stunned for a moment. They thought that it would be a discussion of the sect master’s position as well as forcing Su Yonghuang to abdicate.

“Correct. This is the moment when the sect master should accept her ancestry.” Li Qiye stood up and solemnly said: “Our sect master, Su Yonghuang, is the descendant of the Patriarch, Immortal Emperor Min Ren!”

“What…” The news had just come out, but it shocked all of the elders.