"Pass down my orders!"
"Immediately select the most outstanding elite disciples from each peak and form a squad. They are to descend the mountain at once and investigate the matter at Death Swamp!"
"We must uncover the truth about the treasury before the Demon Sect's fiends get there!"
"Yes!"
The Chief Seats present answered in unison.
"However," Daoist Daoxuan said, his gaze slowly sweeping across their faces, "this mission is exceptionally dangerous. We must be exceedingly careful in choosing its leader."
"He will need not only sufficient Cultivation, but also a cool head and enough prestige to command everyone's respect."
Daoist Daoxuan's words sent everyone into deep thought.
They all knew that the choice of leader would directly determine the mission's success or failure—and might even affect Green Cloud Sect's fortunes in the years to come.
As they continued to ponder, one name rose in every mind, unbidden.
Li Xiaoyu.
Among Green Cloud Sect's Young Generation—or even across the entire sect—there was no one more suitable than him.
"Let Xiaoyu lead them."
Shang Zhengliang was the first to speak, his voice brimming with pride.
"I believe this child can shoulder this great responsibility."
Master Shuiyue, Tian Buyi, and the others all nodded in agreement.
Though they had once had conflicts with Li Xiaoyu, they knew how to distinguish what mattered when it came to right and wrong on a matter of such importance.
They knew that only Li Xiaoyu had the ability to stand against the Demon Sect's new generation.
"Very well."
Daoist Daoxuan nodded, a pleased smile appearing on his face.
"Then it's settled."
"Immediately issue my decree. Summon Li Xiaoyu of Morning Sun Peak to Jade Purity Hall at once to receive his orders!"
A quiet chamber in the rear hills of Morning Sun Peak.
Li Xiaoyu