Leaving the Sect (Monthly Votes, Please)

"Since you're so confident, Junior Brother, I won't say any more."

Seeing that Li Yunjing had made up his mind, Xu Wuyi stopped trying to dissuade him. He only said gravely, "But you and Fu Chao must be careful on this trip! Tianhongzi may not dare openly break the sect rules, but you must guard against whatever he does in secret."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother. I know what I'm doing."

Li Yunjing nodded and smiled. "If Tianhongzi really dares attack me outside the sect, he'll be courting death! I've been looking for a chance to settle this problem for good."

"Old Li, we don't just have Tianhongzi to watch out for. Other factions may be watching us in secret, too."

Standing nearby, Fu Chao's eyes flashed coldly. "Your reputation in the sect is rising like the midday sun. That's bound to draw hostility."

"Don't worry!"

Li Yunjing smiled at Fu Chao. "When soldiers come, we'll send generals; when floods come, we'll raise earthworks. We just need to prepare, then deal with each move as it comes."

Seeing how composed Li Yunjing was, the others felt a little less worried.

"All right, everyone. No need to worry about me anymore."

Li Yunjing looked around, his gaze firm. "I'm leaving the sect's affairs in your hands. Whether Fu Chao and I are gone for a few months or a year or two, we'll return. When we do, I hope to find everything in good order, with everyone doing their part and working toward the sect's greater cause."

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison, promising to support Li Yunjing fully and keep the sect stable.

After the gathering, Xu Wuyi was put in charge of the Seven Stars Palace, while Yu Zongzhe, Yang Wenzheng, and Fang Long took charge of the Purple Firmament Party.