Meeting the Grand Supreme, Young Sect Master

Meng Tangtang followed Elder Hao into the cave dwelling.

They walked straight to the study.

"Come in."

The Grand Elder's sharp, cold voice rang out.

"Yes!" Elder Hao replied hastily.

Meng Tangtang shivered in fright, but gritted her teeth and followed the portly Elder Hao inside.

In the study, the Grand Elder sat in the center, flanked by several powerful elders of the Jingyun Sect, while a few youths stood to one side.

The atmosphere was stifling.

Having never encountered such a scene, Meng Tangtang was at a loss, standing obediently behind Elder Hao with her head bowed to shield herself from the scrutinizing gazes of those present.

"You are that girl from the Meng family, Meng Tangtang, aren't you?"

Old Lady Xu looked Meng Tangtang over. Relying on her mastery over the power of heaven and earth, she clearly sensed something unusual. Her hand, clutching a teacup, trembled slightly as a storm of shock and ecstasy surged within her: It really is an Innate Constitution!

The Jingyun Sect was about to rise!

Old Lady Xu was exhilarated. It seemed that even after she passed on, the Jingyun Sect would no longer decline for lack of an Innate expert to anchor it.

This was heaven's will!

The weight that had constantly pressed upon her heart finally lifted.

Her tone softened considerably, and a warm, kindly smile appeared on her face, causing the surrounding elders to glance at each other in novelty.

"Don't be afraid. You were called here for a good reason."

"Come, child, tell me about your experiences over these years."

Seeing this, Meng Tangtang breathed a sigh of relief; she didn't look quite as tense anymore.

"In reply to the Grand Elder, these past years, this disciple..."

Meng Tangtang did not hesitate. She first spoke of her years of frailty and chronic illness, then mentioned that she had joined the Jingyun Sect in hopes of cultivating to fight her sickness. The Grand Elder nodded slightly as she spoke, and the others listened intently.

The few youths even pricked up their ears.

"Your illness suddenly vanished, and your constitution awakened along with it?"

When she heard Meng Tangtang describe the process of her awakening, Old Lady Xu frowned, filled with confusion. She couldn't help but mutter, "How can this be? Logically speaking, aside from a few extremely rare cases, an Innate Constitution should not awaken so simply."

Though she didn't understand, she didn't dwell on it.

The Innate Constitution was real, the talent was real, and her loyalty to the sect was real.

Everything else was true; the process was not that important.

Thinking of this, Old Lady Xu smiled again, studying Meng Tangtang carefully, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

This child was even more outstanding than she had been in her youth, and she possessed an Innate Constitution. If given enough time to grow, perhaps in the future, the Southern Region would see the rise of a two-star Jingyun Sect.

Just imagining that scene made Old Lady Xu want to wake up laughing in her dreams.

May the ancestors bless us!

May the ancestors bless us.

How many years had it been? For thousands of years since Founder Jingyun established the sect, the Jingyun Sect had finally waited for its chance to rise.

Old Lady Xu made a firm decision: she would spare no cost to cultivate Meng Tangtang.

She would grant her the highest family-level treatment so she would have no worries. From this day on, all the sect's cultivation resources would be tilted in her favor. Even if her own time was short and she would eventually depart this world, it didn't matter. As long as she held on until the moment Meng Tangtang achieved the Innate realm, it would all be worth it!

Watching the change in the Grand Elder's expression, the other elders exchanged glances, their faces equally solemn.

Only one thought filled everyone's mind.

Spare no cost!

Cultivate Meng Tangtang!

Phew, I managed to bluff my way through.

Seeing that the Grand Elder was no longer pursuing the details, Meng Tangtang let out a long sigh of relief.

It wasn't that she intended to hide her master, but during her earlier cautious probing, she had discovered that the Grand Elder didn't seem to know of her master's existence. After much hesitation, considering that her master spent his days in the library and likely didn't want to be disturbed, she had consciously omitted any description of him.

She had reframed everything as her own stroke of luck, including the awakening of her constitution and the spirit-grade longsword.

Good, good, I didn't expose Master. I wonder if he'll praise me for being smart when he finds out? Thinking of this, Meng Tangtang also began to smile, and the atmosphere in the study instantly turned joyful.

"Elders, hear my command!"

"From this day forth, outer disciple Meng Tangtang is hereby appointed as the Young Sect Master of this sect. Let there be no mistakes!"

Old Lady Xu straightened her hunched frame and announced loudly.

"We obey the Grand Elder's decree!"

The elders present shouted in unison, their hearts filled with excitement. The Jingyun Sect was going to rise!

East Sun Hall.

The residence exclusively for successive Young Sect Masters.

It stretched endlessly, featuring exquisite layouts and expensive materials. The architecture appeared as a single, seamless entity—magnificent, imposing, and wreathed in celestial light, as if the morning sun were rising. It was beyond noble!

"Young Sect Master, this is the Three-Veined Green Spirit Pill, a treasure kept by the sect for a hundred years. Its effects are more than ten times that of an ordinary Qi Gathering Pill. After consuming it, you can autonomously absorb spiritual energy for three months, tempering your body day and night without pause. It's best for long-term gains! Won't you have a taste?"

"Young Sect Master, this is the Jade Heart Marrow obtained by the Grand Elder after slaying a Xiantian Great Demon. Even an ordinary person who consumes it could become a cultivation genius, breaking through to the Xiantian Realm without a single bottleneck!"

"Young Sect Master, this Five-Colored Feather Skirt is a complete set of low-grade spiritual artifacts. It can block a Xiantian strike; its value is no less than that precious sword of yours!"

"Young Sect Master, this is a Five-Colored Stone, capable of dispelling inner demons..."

"Young Sect Master..."

Meng Tangtang stared, dumbfounded, at the large circle of elders surrounding her, their faces wreathed in kindly smiles as they scrambled to curry favor.

Watching this group of old men and women turn red in the face and even come to blows over whose treasure she should use first, Meng Tangtang felt her worldview being overturned!

Good heavens!

Were these really the same iron-willed, upright, and impartial elders?

Was that white-bearded old man, currently jumping up and down in a rage with spittle flying everywhere, truly the "Black-Faced Yama" who, according to rumors among the disciples, was so stern and humorless that he could stop a child from crying?

Why did they feel like a bunch of three-year-olds bickering?

"Um, esteemed elders..."

Meng Tangtang's ears were nearly deafened by the noise, her voice barely audible.

Swish!

The bickering elders were instantly frozen, as if someone had pressed a pause button. They stopped in unison, and in the blink of an eye, the hall became so quiet that a needle dropping could be heard.

Meng Tangtang: "..."

Feeling her scalp tingle under their scorching gazes, Meng Tangtang hurriedly waved her hands and shouted, "The kindness of you elders is... ah, no, this Young Master appreciates it."

Under the glare of several elders, Meng Tangtang quickly corrected herself.

She continued, "Actually, there is no need for you elders to do this... no, listen to me. This Young Master understands your intentions, but the sect is currently in a time of crisis. Extravagance and waste are unacceptable. Besides, this Young Master still needs to continue cultivating, so I hope you elders..."

"We understand, we understand!"

One elder slapped his forehead, looking vexed. "It's all our fault for being too excited and disturbing the Young Sect Master's cultivation. It is truly an unforgivable sin! Young Sect Master, please continue your cultivation. We shall leave at once, leaving immediately!"

The other elders suddenly realized their mistake, showing expressions of regret as they left their treasures behind and turned to depart.

"Phew..."

"That was truly terrifying. It seems Master had the foresight. No wonder a dignified Xiantian expert would be willing to stay in a place like the library."

Seeing the elders take their leave, Meng Tangtang let out a long sigh of relief!

Peace at last!

At the same time, her admiration for her Master reached a new height!