Qingyun Sect Demon Purge Plan: The End of the Matter!

At that moment, Wang Quan Yan fell silent for a moment.

He appeared to be pondering, recalling something.

In truth, he was organizing his words, thinking about how to answer True Person Dao Xuan's question.

"Reporting to Sect Leader Uncle-Master."

Wang Quan Yan paused briefly.

In the end, he decided to tell the truth of the matter, since it had already become clear—True Person Dao Xuan only needed to investigate a little to find the answers.

"Disciple has indeed noticed over the years that Xiao Fan has been cultivating other techniques. Whether it's Tianyin Temple's Great Brahma Prajna? That, I wouldn't know..."

"Furthermore."

Wang Quan Yan continued:

"As for that magic treasure in Xiao Fan's hands? Disciple also knows a bit of its history."

"That rod in Xiao Fan's hands was obtained from the back mountain of Grand Bamboo Peak. Disciple once examined it and guessed it should be the Soul Absorbing Rod from the 'Ten Chapters of Exotic Treasures'..."

"The Soul Absorbing Rod?!"

True Person Dao Xuan frowned slightly.

According to the ancient book "Ten Chapters of Exotic Treasures"—

The Soul Absorbing Rod was forged from a strange iron that fell from the heavens into the Land of Nine Nether, tempered for four thousand years by Netherworld Ghost Fire burning yin spirits and fierce souls, condensing countless ghostly and baleful auras, with the power to absorb souls.

This thing could gather immense Baleful Intent and vicious energy.

Many in the Demonic Path had once sought it, but its traces were never found. Who would have thought it was here at Qingyun Sect...

Wait?!

Gather Baleful Intent and vicious energy!?

True Person Dao Xuan's eyes flickered slightly.

He thought of Qingyun Sect's Heavenly Mechanism Seal. This thing could amplify the power of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, relying mainly on the endless Baleful Intent beneath Qingyun Mountain's earth veins.

By all logic, Grand Bamboo Peak's environment was not suited to nurturing the Soul Absorbing Rod.

So—

The Soul Absorbing Rod appearing at Grand Bamboo Peak's back mountain?

It could only be due to human intervention!

True Person Dao Xuan guessed that a thousand years ago, Ancestor Qingye, in order to further enhance the power of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, had transplanted the Soul Absorbing Rod to Grand Bamboo Peak's back mountain to gather endless Baleful Intent and amplify the formation...

Thinking of this, True Person Dao Xuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Looking at it this way, Zhang Xiao Fan had no other suspicions.

At most, he was just a stubborn, taciturn youth.

Used by Puzhi without even knowing it...

"Xiao Yan."

True Person Dao Xuan turned his gaze to Wang Quan Yan and said, "Tomorrow, when the competition ends, bring Zhang Xiao Fan to see me personally."

"Yes, Sect Leader Uncle-Master!"

Wang Quan Yan nodded slightly.

He wasn't worried that True Person Dao Xuan would do anything to Zhang Xiao Fan. After all, True Person Dao Xuan was still the leader of the Righteous Path. As long as he hadn't fallen into demonic corruption...

He was truly a good man.

There was no doubt about that.

True Person Dao Xuan then turned his gaze to Cangsong. Next, he had to deal with Cangsong's matter.

"Alas."

True Person Dao Xuan let out a soft sigh.

His tone was complicated as he spoke: "Cangsong, do you now realize your mistake?"

Hearing this, Cangsong immediately kowtowed and admitted his fault without hesitation.

He faced True Person Dao Xuan, while also bowing in worship toward the ancestors in the Ancestor's Hall.

"Sect Leader Senior Brother!"

"Disciple knows full well that my sins are grave. Fortunately, I have not yet committed a great wrong, but... I am still unworthy of Qingyun Sect. I beg Sect Leader Senior Brother to punish me according to the sect's rules!"

Upon hearing this, True Person Dao Xuan's expression was complex.

He seemed both somewhat gratified and somewhat weary.

"Good."

"That you can have such thoughts... I suppose it counts as you finally coming to your senses."

True Person Dao Xuan mused, "As for punishment? Let's set that aside for now. I have a task I wish to entrust to you. Do you have the confidence for it?"

Hearing this, Daoist Cangsong was slightly taken aback.

He seemed to guess something and probed, "Sect Leader Senior Brother, you mean..."

"Correct!"

True Person Dao Xuan nodded. "I want you to continue infiltrating the demon sect, and in the future, deliver a fatal blow to them!"

The eyes of this Righteous Path leader flickered faintly.

A plan surged in his heart.

This plan was called—

The Qingyun Sect Demon Purge Plan!

Upon hearing this, Wan Jianyi glanced sideways.

He turned his gaze over and stared blankly at Dao Xuan, as if he hadn't expected him to have such an intention?!

Not only Wan Jianyi.

Even Cangsong was somewhat surprised.

"Sect Leader Senior Brother!"

"I will not let you down in this matter!"

Daoist Cangsong bowed deeply.

He had already erred once; now, being given a chance to repent? He naturally wished to seize it tightly...

"Good."

True Person Dao Xuan nodded slightly.

He exchanged a glance with Daoist Cangsong, and for now, this matter was settled. Of course... as for specific precautions? They would have to discuss them privately later.

With the younger generation present, it was inconvenient to say more.

To this, Wang Quan Yan paid no mind.

His main goal now was to cultivate as quickly as possible.

Once his cultivation advanced?

He would naturally gain access to certain things!

At that moment, seeing that matters were essentially resolved, Wan Jianyi slowly stood up.

He turned his gaze to Daoist Cangsong and brought up another matter.

"Cangsong."

"Mm? Senior Brother Wan..." Cangsong looked toward Wan Jianyi upon hearing his voice.

Wan Jianyi calmly stared at Cangsong and said, "To tell you the truth, Xiao Yan is my successor. Though he hasn't formally taken me as his master, he has inherited my Ghost Slaying God and my Dragon Slaying Sword..."

"So calling him my successor is not an exaggeration."

"Yes, Senior Brother Wan!"

Cangsong nodded.

Even without Wan Jianyi's words, he already regarded Wang Quan Yan as Wan Jianyi's successor—after all, he had inherited both Ghost Slaying God and Dragon Slaying Sword.

If not a successor, then what?

"I heard..."

Wan Jianyi shifted his tone.

His gaze locked onto Cangsong. "You have a disciple named Qi Hao?"

Cangsong paused slightly.

He probably knew what Wan Jianyi was about to say, so he lowered his head with a look of shame.

Wang Quan Yan raised an eyebrow slightly.

He watched the scene before him with some surprise.

He hadn't expected Wan Jianyi to stand up for him?!

Could it be—

Did Wan Jianyi see his own shadow in him?

Tch.

Too bad.

He really had no interest in Tian Ling'er.

All he knew now was... Qi Hao was in for it.

"Do you know what your own disciple has done?"

Wan Jianyi said calmly.

Hearing this.

Daoist Cangsong's expression turned serious.

He didn't argue, only said, "Please rest assured, Senior Brother Wan. This junior brother will handle this matter as soon as he returns, and I will definitely make it to your satisfaction!"

Wan Jianyi nodded.

"Do as you see fit. Since it's already happened, there's nothing more to say. Some things need not be forced..."

He seemed quite detached about it for now.

But whether Wang Quan Yan was equally detached—

Thinking of this.

Wan Jianyi turned his gaze to Wang Quan Yan.

He saw the young man standing there calmly, a sword cradled in his arms, with an air of "none of my business, I'll stay above it all."

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