At those words,
Qingyuan could not help sighing softly.
So it had come at last.
He did not immediately argue with Sect Master Tongtian. Only after his master had finished did he shake his head. "Master, you must be joking."
"I risked my life to protect the Human Race. That was how I earned the seat of Human Lord."
"If an outsider can take it away with a single word, what's the point of pursuing the Great Dao?"
"If someone told you to give up the Interception Sect, would you give it up?"
"I intend to keep the seat of Human Lord, Master, and I intend to protect it. Whoever wants to contest it can come and face me. I won't give it up."
"If they have what it takes, let them try to seize it."
"Ah..."
Sect Master Tongtian sighed.
Qingyuan's answer did not surprise him.
His disciple was gentle on the outside but unyielding within. He had rarely bowed to overwhelming pressure.
He would sooner break than bend.
Given his temperament, this response was only to be expected.
But this time was different. Dao Ancestor Hongjun had singled out the matter himself.
If any other Saint had raised it, Tongtian would never have agreed. But what was he supposed to do when the Dao Ancestor had spoken?
"Enough. I won't bring it up again. Go back and rest."
"And unless you have a reason to leave, stay on Golden Ao Island from now on. Understood?"
Sect Master Tongtian rubbed his forehead, troubled.
Seeing this, Qingyuan guessed that someone had spoken to his master behind the scenes.
Someone of very high standing.
Only such a person could give a Saint this much of a headache.
Qingyuan had never seen his master look so frustrated before.
"Thank you, Master."
Qingyuan