Shushan Sect Leader Lingxu knelt before his master's shrine and let out a soft sigh.
Facing his master's shrine, Lingxu could not help recalling those carefree days of the past.
As long as his master was around, Shushan had no problems whatsoever.
Now that his master had passed on, he alone was left to handle the enormous Shushan Sect and safeguard peace under heaven.
Daoist Master Lingxu felt the pressure was mountainous; most of the time, problems could not be solved by strength alone.
"Master! Why did you make such a decision back then? You actually had me take charge of the sect's affairs.
"Back then, your disciple was still green and ignorant. The thought of managing such a vast sect truly filled my heart with unease.
"Yet after you ascended, everyone unanimously chose me as the Shushan Sect Leader. Your disciple was flattered beyond measure, but the pressure weighed heavily upon me.
"Your disciple often wonders—which part of me did you take a liking to?
"Was it because I was exceptionally gifted, possessing talents beyond ordinary people on the path of cultivation?
"Or because I was born with a handsome, dashing face that could bring a little more glory to Shushan?
"Or perhaps it was the bit of cleverness and wisdom I displayed in daily life that made you think I was capable of shouldering such a heavy responsibility...
"Master, why exactly did you choose your disciple as sect leader? Give me a hint, or I won't burn paper offerings for you next year."
Just then, the sharp Sword Qi around him suddenly gathered into a palm.
With a smack, it slapped Lingxu across the face.
Lingxu blinked.
The Sword Qi formed a large character in the air.
"Li!!"
Daoist Master Lingxu covered his cheek miserably, staring at the