I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1305: Chapter 503: Master and Disciple Breakthrough! Ling Ningzhi Cultivates on Her Master’s Behalf! (Part 2)

Before Ling Ningzhi could react, she was pulled into Chen Mo’s embrace, "Master is in trouble, as a disciple, it’s naturally your duty to help. Here, adjust your breathing according to my rhythm..."

"Hmm?"

"Hong Xiu, assist her. Guide the flow of her Dao Power."

"Certainly."

"Hmm??"

Ling Ningzhi suddenly inhaled sharply, her cheeks flushed red as she stammered, "Mas-master, let go of me, this isn’t right ah ah ah..."

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Xuandao Peak, Elder Hall.

In the hall, a dozen elders took their seats one after another, Xuan Ying and Zhu Huai sat on either side at the head.

The room was silent, the atmosphere oppressively heavy.

After a long while, Xuan Ying put down the teacup in his hand and spoke, "The reason for gathering everyone today is a matter of great importance, concerning the fate of each and every one of us... What happened in the forbidden land before, you all have seen with your own eyes, what are your thoughts on it?"

Zhu Huai furrowed his brow slightly, said coldly, "So you called us here just to discuss this? Chen is a direct disciple recognized by the ancestral master, do you still have any objections to him?"

"Of course not." Xuan Ying shook his head repeatedly and said, "Not to mention that he has obtained the ancestral master’s legacy. Merely rescuing our dear one from the forbidden land makes him a benefactor of our Tianshu Pavilion, let alone a tributary. Even if making him a legacy elder, I would willingly consent without a word of complaint."

Zhu Huai was somewhat puzzled, "If so, what else is there to discuss?"

Xuan Ying stroked the whisk’s tail with his fingers and said, "Elder Zhu, hold your horses, let me finish... In recent days, I also sent people to thoroughly investigate this Chen and found his identity quite unusual."

"His father is a Third-Level High Official within the court, a key figure in the Imperial Examination Hall. His mother is the eldest daughter of the master of Yanyu Pavilion, a Second Grade Martial Arts Grandmaster, closely associated with Consort Yu."

"At the same time, he himself is not only a Fire Department Thousand Households of the Sky Scale Guard but also serves as Yulin Lang General of the Personal Merit Guard, with a Third Grade honorary title, respected as ’Duke Zhenyue,’ a favored figure before the Empress and Imperial Consort."

"Most importantly, he is favored by the Great Yuan Princess, with a substantial prospect of becoming the Prince Consort of the current dynasty..."

"Stop, stop." Zhu Huai, bewildered, interrupted impatiently, "Stop going around in circles, what exactly are you trying to convey?"

Others were equally puzzled.

What Xuan Ying mentioned was not a secret at all, anyone slightly mindful could find out, but how does this concern them?

Xuan Ying sighed and smiled bitterly, "How can you all not see? Chen Mo is an official of the court, and if he becomes the Prince Consort, he would be connected to the Imperial Family, while Qingxuan is our sect’s chief, destined to inherit the position of Sect Master in the future..."

"Now the two have become Dao partners, doesn’t it imply that Tianshu Pavilion will also become a court retainer?"

"Our sect’s Dao lineage has remained unchanged for a thousand years primarily by not involving ourselves in temple matters, staying away from worldly affairs, preserving tranquility, ensuring the legacy’s continuity."

"But given the current circumstances, once the mountain gate changes hands, the foundation of the Holy Sect will be lost, and even elders like us may be recruited and become court hounds to discipline the Jianghu... I said this concerns everyone deeply, is there a problem?"

With these words, the atmosphere instantly became solemn.

The elders’ expressions were grave, tumultuous thoughts swirling inside, even Zhu Huai had a furrowed brow, remaining silent for a long time.

One must admit, what Xuan Ying said holds true; Chen Mo is backed by the Heavenly Family. If he were merely a tributary, it would be fine, but once he becomes the Dao partner of the Tianshu Pavilion’s Sect Leader, the independence of the Holy Sect would evaporate!

Moreover, in recent years, due to the Three Saint Sect’s autonomy and tax exemption, it has become a thorn in the court’s side.

The conflict between the two sides has accumulated over time, destined to explode eventually.

Then how could these elders remain unscathed?

At this moment, Elder Jingyun, sitting lower, voiced a query, "Elder Xuan Ying, how do you propose to resolve this issue? The dear one has expressed intention to hold a Dao union ceremony for the two, I fear he won’t easily retract his decision."

Xuan Ying shook his head and said, "Even canceling the grand ceremony won’t suffice, Qingxuan’s mind is wholly fixated on Chen Mo, there’s no turning back now. I do not wish to break apart a pair of lovers, the only solution is to revoke Qingxuan’s position as chief..."

"What?!"

"Revoke the chief position?!"

"Is this really appropriate? Our sect has no precedent for such action. This... is not quite suitable, is it?"

The elders started discussing fervently, filling the hall with noise.

Tianshu Pavilion has stringent standards for selecting successors, requiring not only exceptional talent but also rigorous tests of virtue, ability, Dao, influence, and mindset.

As Ling Ningzhi was unanimously acknowledged as the first genius post-Daoist Venerable, displaying unmatched excellence in various aspects, she was endorsed by all elders as chief heir. Suddenly proclaiming her removal could hardly convince the assembly.

"Qingxuan would merely cease to be the successor to the Sect Master yet remains a disciple of our sect. She and Chen Mo can continue to be divine couple, thereby avoiding potential future risks," Xuan Ying spread his hands and said, "Apart from this, I can’t think of a better solution."

"Old me thinks it’s unwise," Zhu Huai said sternly, "Not to mention if the dear one might agree, even if Qingxuan is removed, who would take the chief position? Is there anyone in the sect more exceptional than her?"

Xuan Ying chuckled and said, "Though Qingxuan indeed possesses remarkable talent, she is still a Fourth Grade Transcendent Cultivator, her realm not far superior to other personal disciples, not reaching heaven and earth difference."