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This time, Orchid Valley's ceremony was held to name Jian Yu the new successor to the Valley Lord.
The ceremony itself was not complicated. The many disciples and members of the valley were summoned, and under everyone's witness, the Great Elder would hand Jian Yu the Orchid Token, which represented the valley's living legacy. Only then would the ceremony be considered officially complete.
Watching her disciple walk toward the high platform step by step, Elder Meng smiled and said, "This girl has finally reached this day."
"It's just a pity that today she can only receive the Orchid Token, not the Orchid Gold Hairpin that represents the true identity of the Valley Lord."
The Orchid Token represented the successor's identity. With it, one could freely enter and leave the sect's various locations and mobilize some of the valley's resources. It was a symbol of status and position.
However, Orchid Valley's true treasure was the Orchid Gold Hairpin.
It was an extraordinarily powerful Dao artifact. Not only did it contain astonishing might, it could also be used to enter Orchid Valley's true Forbidden Land and obtain the sect's most complete inheritance.
Unfortunately, ever since the previous Valley Lord answered the call and entered the Forbidden Battlefield, the artifact had been taken away as well.
"Congratulations, Senior Sister Meng. Once Junior Niece Jian becomes the Valley Lord, you'll be able to smoothly take control of the entire Orchid Valley," a woman beside her suddenly said with a smile.
"She could have achieved this today thanks in no small part to your efforts."
"She won't forget your contributions in the future."
Elder Meng glanced at Junior Sister Qin and spoke indifferently.
As the two were talking, a female disciple suddenly hurried over.
"Master."
The female disciple came before Elder Qin, looking as