Taking control of the Kunyuan Sect

"The Second Elder's unfortunate demise is a great loss to the sect, a loss that leaves us heartbroken. We are determined to find the culprit, grind their bones to dust, and avenge the Second Elder!" Kunyuan True Person said with a fierce expression.

"Sect Master's righteousness is truly admirable. I believe the Second Elder in heaven would be greatly gratified!" A Golden Core elder from the Sect Master Faction stepped forward and flattered him.

"In that case, please, Sect Master, join me in hunting down that Devil Cultivator and avenging Wu Zhenzi!" Grand Elder Wudaozi said with a sorrowful expression, bowing deeply.

"That old bastard..." Kunyuan True Person's expression remained unchanged, but he cursed inwardly.

According to the descriptions of the onlookers, the demon's strength was nearly comparable to that of Nascent Soul Late Stage. Furthermore, he had obtained numerous treasures from the cave abode, greatly increasing his power. How could the demon possibly be a match for him?

And who knows if this demon has any accomplices? They might be lurking, waiting for someone to walk right into their trap.

If I just charge in headfirst like that, wouldn't I be courting death?

For Wu Zhenzi, who has always been against him, to risk his life is a noble sentiment that Kunyuan True Person does not possess.

"The Grand Elder's words make sense, but if we want to hunt down this fiend, we must first lock onto it. I've heard that the Grand Elder is skilled in tracking, so please make the first move, and I will follow up. We can work together to kill it, how about that?" Kunyuan True Person narrowed his eyes and kicked the ball back.

Wudaozi's expression darkened, and he said no more.

He and his fellow disciple Wu Zhenzi did indeed share a deep bond, but it wasn't to the point where he would risk his life for the latter.

With a sneer in his heart, Kunyuan True Person did not press the matter further. Instead, he announced to the elders, "Our sect has already reported to the Immortal Sect and added this fiend to the Wanted List. We believe good news will arrive soon!"

Upon hearing this, the elders secretly curled their lip in disapproval.

The Wanted List mentioned by Kunyuan True Person contains countless vicious criminals, and the Chenke Gate simply cannot hunt them down. This matter will most likely end inconclusively.

"The path to immortality is so difficult!" This thought flashed through the minds of all the cultivators. Who could have imagined that Wu Zhenzi, who was once a powerful figure in the surrounding tens of thousands of miles, would suddenly perish like this? Even the cultivators of the Sect Master Faction who were his enemies could not help but feel a sense of shared sorrow.

At this moment, Kunyuan True Person spoke again. He sat upright, surveyed the crowd below, and said in a stern tone, "The Second Elder was in charge of the sect's Law Enforcement Hall, a matter of great importance. Although he has unfortunately passed away, the Law Enforcement Hall cannot be without a leader for even a day..."

At this point, the elders exchanged glances, and finally all their gazes converged on the Grand Elder, Wudaozi.

The latter's face darkened, but he was not surprised.

The elders' faction has suffered heavy losses, and now is the perfect opportunity to seize power. Otherwise, once they regain their footing, the price they will pay will be much higher.

"What the sect leader says is true. In my opinion, let Deputy Hall Master Yun take over the position of the Law Enforcement Hall!"

The other party had a legitimate reason to come and was well-prepared, so Wudaozi couldn't refuse and thus preemptively offered a candidate.

"Although Deputy Hall Master Yun is shrewd and capable and has made great contributions to the sect, he is still relatively inexperienced and not up to the task."

In our sect's opinion, Deputy Hall Master Zhao is more suitable. Not only has he reached the Golden Core Great Perfection Realm, but he is also very shrewd and fair in his dealings, and is deeply trusted and loved by the sect's disciples. Who else but him is the rightful Law Enforcement Hall?

"That's not appropriate, Deputy Hall Master Zhao..." Wudaozi quickly retorted, and a group of elders and other cultivators also chimed in.

For a time, the Sect Master Faction and the elder faction were arguing fiercely over the position of the Law Enforcement Hall, and neither side could convince the other.

Seeing this, Kunyuan True Person was not surprised at all. Similar situations had occurred countless times over the years, and the final result was always decided by a vote.

However, now that the elders' faction has lost many key elites, its votes have been greatly reduced. If a vote is held, the Sect Master Faction will definitely win.

"Since everyone is arguing so much, let's stick to the old rules and decide by voting!" Kunyuan True Person said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent.

The cultivators from the Sect Master Faction wore smug expressions, while the cultivators from the elders' faction had gloomy faces.

However, Kunyuan True Person acted entirely according to the rules, and they couldn't find fault with him, so they had no choice but to reluctantly participate in the vote.

Undoubtedly, the voting results showed a resounding victory for the Sect Master Faction.

In the months that followed, the two factions engaged in fierce competition over numerous interests and key positions within the sect, with the Sect Master Faction winning in most cases.

The elders' faction was utterly crushed, losing numerous interests and key positions.

Meanwhile, the Yang An'nan brothers, who had been keeping a close eye on the situation at the Kunyuan Sect, began to act once again from the shadows.

"Brother Nan, why don't we contact the Grand Elder Faction yet, and instead try to assassinate Wudaozi?" Yang Anping asked, puzzled.

Yang An'nan patiently explained, "Although the internal competition within the Kunyuan Sect seems fierce, there is still a bottom line. The waters aren't muddy enough yet."

We must add fuel to the fire and completely escalate the conflict between the two factions.

Yang Anping said, "So, Brother Nan, you want to assassinate Wudaozi, frame Kunyuan True Person, and ignite the situation in the Kunyuan Sect?"

"Indeed, if this move is played well, it will greatly benefit our control of the Kunyuan Sect later. As far as I know, this Wudaozi is very afraid of death..." Yang An'nan said, a cold smile appearing in his eyes.

Three days later, the Grand Elder Wudaozi, who was cultivating within the Kunyuan Sect, was suddenly assassinated.

The assassin possessed Nascent Soul Early Stage strength, and with a single strike, vanished without a trace, ignoring the Kunyuan Sect's Protective Formation.

Wudaozi suffered severe injuries but did not perish.

Meanwhile, a rumor spread like wildfire within the Kunyuan Sect, claiming that the sect leader, Kunyuan True Person, had hired assassins to kill the Grand Elder, Wudaozi, but underestimated the latter's strength and failed.

Kunyuan True Person hurriedly stepped forward to deny it, but as some "evidence" was presented, many cultivators in the elder faction became convinced of the matter, and in a state of panic, they began to seek external assistance.

Yang An'nan led the Shadow Hall and naturally became involved.

When Wudaozi recovered from his injuries and emerged from seclusion, he was astonished to find that the situation within the sect had undergone a dramatic transformation in such a short period of time.

He keenly realized something was wrong, but it was too late. Wudaozi, who had been forcibly bound to the war chariot, was swept away by the raging torrent and headed towards the front Front Line of the Kunyuan Sect's civil war.

During this process, Yang An'nan used the Shadow Hall clansmen who were gradually gaining a foothold within the Kunyuan Sect, as well as a group of the Kunyuan Sect cultivators who had sided with him, to sow discord back and forth.

Sometimes igniting the fire, sometimes extinguishing it, keeping the situation in the Kunyuan Sect in a state of being on the verge of exploding, but never actually exploding.

As time went on, more and more cultivators of the Kunyuan Sect fell under Yang An'nan's control. Kunyuan True Person finally felt uneasy and prepared to report to the Chenke Gate to seek a ruling from the Immortal Sect.

However, Yang An'nan, who had already grasped his every move, decisively struck at this moment and killed Kunyuan True Person directly.

At this point, the entire Kunyuan Sect was under Yang An'nan's control.