Wen Zhong took a deep breath and suppressed the surging emotions in his heart.
He bowed slightly.
"Vice Sect Master is wise."
Xuandu waved a hand.
"No need for formalities."
"Take him away."
"Arrange a cave dwelling, cultivation techniques, and training for him."
"Let him integrate into the Jie Sect as soon as possible."
Wen Zhong nodded.
"This disciple obeys."
He turned and looked toward Shen Gongbao.
"Let's go."
Shen Gongbao rose to his feet and stood at Wen Zhong's side.
He lifted his eyes toward That Green Clad Figure.
Toward that young yet steady face.
He looked toward those calm yet profound eyes.
An indescribable emotion surged within his heart.
He had made the right gamble.
The Jie Sect was where he belonged.
Xuandu was his Master.
In the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, the Jie Sect would surely prevail.
"This disciple takes his leave."
Shen Gongbao bowed, then turned around.
He followed Wen Zhong out of Lingyun Peak in great strides.
His steps were firm.
His back was straight.
Xuandu stood alone atop the cloud bed, watching the two departing figures.
The smile at the corner of his mouth deepened slightly.
Shen Gongbao.
The destiny of the Flying Bear.
A Chan Sect disciple.
And now, he had entered the Jie Sect.
Yuanshi, you sent Jiang Ziya to assist Zhou and Shen Gongbao to aid Shang.
You thought everything was under your control.
You thought victory in the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation was certain.
But you forgot.
Shen Gongbao was human too.
He had a heart.
His heart could grow cold.
And he could betray you.
Now, he had come to the Jie Sect.
Your scheme of one righteous and one contrary, one open and one hidden, had already been broken halfway.
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