Passing on the Cult Master's Position

"Disciple is willing to accept the power of Humanity Dao and Attain Dao and become a Saint!"

Facing their gazes, Xuandu stepped forward and bowed.

The moment those words fell, Li Yun and Laozi beside him both revealed looks of surprise.

For no other reason than that neither of them had expected Xuandu to make such a choice.

After a brief silence, Li Yun asked, "Senior Brother Xuandu, there's no need to rush this matter. In the future—"

"Junior Brother!"

Yet Xuandu cut him off first. "I am also of the human race. I hope to create greater value for the human race."

"Especially since I will later become the leader of Human Teachings."

"Both Human Teachings and the human race need the combat strength of a Saint."

"I know the second choice would benefit me more, but I believe what I need to do is more important—and inevitable."

Hearing this, Li Yun fell silent.

Laozi, standing beside them, looked at Xuandu with gratification and said, "Not bad. Worthy of being my disciple."

"Xuandu, only now do I truly acknowledge you as the leader of Human Teachings."

"Setting everything else aside, your decisiveness and courage alone are enough to gratify me and earn my recognition."

Those words immediately made Xuandu blush.

He truly had never received such direct praise and recognition from Laozi before.

Laozi's words of praise and acknowledgment left Xuandu somewhat excited, even making his blood boil.

"Enough."

Seeing this, Laozi waved his hand and said, "Since you have already decided, then we shall proceed this way."

With that, Laozi turned toward Humanity Dao and said, "Humanity Dao, I'll have to trouble you with what comes next."

"Alright."

Humanity Dao nodded without refusing.

She also needed one more Saint to help her stabilize the situation.

Li Xuan had