Yun Yun Inherits the Sect Leader's Position; Wu Changqing Breaks Through!

News of Yun Yun's breakthrough to the Dou Emperor realm could not be kept hidden. It quickly spread among the major factions of the Jia Ma Holy Capital.

Many factions found opportunities to visit and offer their congratulations.

This sort of formality still had to be observed.

After remaining silent for some time, Yun Shan announced a major decision—Yun Yun would assume the position of Misty Cloud Sect Leader!

As soon as the news spread, it once again shocked the entire Jia Ma Empire.

The position of Misty Cloud Sect Leader was no trifling matter; it essentially held authority over the entire Misty Cloud Sect.

Yun Shan's decision to pass the sect leader's position to Yun Yun at such a time was undoubtedly sensational.

Sect Grand Hall.

"Today, in my capacity as the eighth-generation sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, I hereby pass the position of Misty Cloud Sect Leader to Yun Yun."

"From this day onward, Yun Yun shall be the ninth-generation sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect!"

Yun Shan announced loudly and personally had Yun Yun take the seat representing the sect leader.

The elders and disciples below immediately burst into enthusiastic applause.

"From now on, the affairs of the Misty Cloud Sect will be handled by Yun Yun. However, considering her lack of experience, I will have to trouble Yun Leng and the other elders to assist her more often."

Yun Shan did not merely hand the sect leader's position to Yun Yun; he also mentioned the various elders of the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Yes, we will certainly not disappoint the old sect leader's expectations!"

Yun Leng took the lead in cupping his hands and bowing, respectfully expressing his acknowledgment.

Thus, the succession ceremony between the old and new sect leaders of the Misty Cloud Sect officially came to an end!

It also signified that the Misty Cloud Sect had entered a new stage of development!

"Ah—!"

The moment she returned to her room, Yun Yun could not help but throw herself onto the bed. Her shoes flew off without the slightest regard for propriety, revealing her two fair, delicate feet.

"You're the new sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect now. How can you still be so careless about your image? If others saw you, how could they believe in you as sect leader?" Wu Changqing teased.

He was currently pinned beneath Yun Yun.

Yun Yun had previously said that she would often keep Wu Changqing by her side so he would not be lonely.

However, because Wu Changqing existed, she could not place the Evergreen Sword inside her storage ring.

So Yun Yun carried it in all sorts of ways, holding it or slinging it over her back.

Even during the sect leader succession ceremony, Wu Changqing had the honor of resting at Yun Yun's side.

As a result, many people in the sect believed that Yun Yun was putting on a stern appearance because she had become sect leader, keeping a sword at her side at all times to intimidate the sect's disciples.

"I never wanted to be any sect leader in the first place. Wouldn't it have been better to live freely like before?"

"If Teacher hadn't made me take over, I wouldn't have become sect leader." Yun Yun muttered in complaint, her little feet kicking up and down in boredom.

"What? You really don't want to be sect leader that badly?"

The sudden familiar voice made Yun Yun spring off the bed with a jolt. Seeing Yun Shan outside the door, she said, "Teacher, why are you here?"

She felt somewhat guilty, like she had been caught doing something wrong.

"Take your sword and come to the back mountain."

Yun Shan left after saying only that.

Yun Yun was somewhat confused. "Senior Sword Spirit, did Teacher hear me complaining just now? Is he going to beat me up?"

"Then wait to get beaten up."

Yun Yun stuck out her tongue, but she still hurriedly put on her shoes and headed to the back mountain.

At the mountain peak, Yun Shan stood with his back turned, holding a sword in his hand.

The moment Yun Yun saw it, her heart began to panic.

So she really was about to be taught a lesson!

She walked behind Yun Shan and stopped.

"Yun Yun, I have now handed the position of Misty Cloud Sect Leader to you, and I have instructed Yun Leng to help you share the sect's affairs. I believe you can bear this responsibility."

"I have decided to enter secluded cultivation until death and attempt to break through to the Dou Ancestor realm within my lifetime."

"Either I succeed and become a Dou Ancestor, leading our Misty Cloud Sect toward an even more glorious future."

"Or I fail and perish in seclusion. From then on, there will no longer be a Yun Shan in the Jia Ma Empire." Yun Shan's voice drifted in on the wind, carrying a hint of age and desolation.

Looking at his lonely back, Yun Yun suddenly felt her nose sting. "Teacher, even if you don't enter seclusion or attempt to break through to the Dou Ancestor realm, our Misty Cloud Sect can still maintain its current position."

"If you attempt to break through to the Dou Ancestor realm... no one knows how many dangers lie within."

She had been alone since she was very young. Yun Shan had found her and brought her back to the Misty Cloud Sect, where she grew up.

To Yun Yun, Yun Shan was both teacher and father.

Although she often called Yun Shan an old fossil, how could she bear it when the time truly came?

Attempting to break through to the Dou Ancestor realm through life-or-death seclusion... carried certain risks.

"On the path of cultivation, one either seeks a breakthrough or waits for death."

"Since Yun Potian, the founding ancestor of our Misty Cloud Sect, fell, our sect's strength has plummeted. We have long since lost the glory of our past."

"My greatest wish in this life is to lead the Misty Cloud Sect back to its peak."

"To accomplish that, breaking through to the Dou Ancestor realm is necessary. If I cannot become a Dou Ancestor, then the Misty Cloud Sect will have no chance of glory again."

"My mind is made up. You need not persuade me." Yun Shan turned to look at Yun Yun.

"Yun Yun, you are my finest disciple. Before I enter seclusion, let me teach you one final time."

Yun Yun bit her thin lips tightly and nodded heavily.

"Alright. Please instruct me, Teacher!"

This was a battle between the old and new sect leaders of the Misty Cloud Sect.

It was also a battle between teacher and disciple!

"Wind's Extreme: Meteoric Kill!"

"Wind's Extreme: Meteoric Kill!"

The two used almost identical opening stances, immediately striking with the Misty Cloud Sect's killing technique.

Two powerful sword energies collided in midair, sending countless sword intents flying.

Yun Yun did not yield in the slightest in their direct confrontation.

She could not match Yun Shan with the same Dou Technique, so she would make up for it with quantity.

"Wind's Extreme: Sunset Radiance!"

"Wind Spirit Sword Formation!"

"Whirling Dance of Rending Wind!"

One powerful Dou Technique after another was unleashed, stirring the layered clouds above the back mountain.

Yun Shan likewise showed no mercy, unleashing one powerful Dou Technique after another.

With the Evergreen Sword in hand, Yun Yun was not too overwhelmed by Yun Shan's powerful attacks and could barely hold them off.

Wu Changqing also reaped a great harvest from their battle!

Part of the power from the powerful attacks unleashed during Yun Shan and Yun Yun's battle was absorbed and refined by the Evergreen Sword, transforming into Wu Changqing's cultivation.

[Successfully absorbed the attack of a Dou Emperor powerhouse. Cultivation has risen to the eight-star Dou Spirit realm!]

[Successfully absorbed the attack of a Dou Emperor powerhouse. Cultivation has risen to the nine-star Dou Spirit realm!]

Furthermore, the Dou Techniques used by the two also brought Wu Changqing new gains.

[Successfully observed 'Wind's Extreme: Meteoric Kill' and comprehended the low-grade Earth-tier Dou Technique—Wind's Extreme: Annihilation!]

[Successfully observed 'Wind's Extreme: Sunset Radiance' and comprehended the low-grade Earth-tier Dou Technique—Wind's Extremity: Blossoming Glory Annihilation!]

[Successfully simulated 'Wind Spirit Sword Formation' and comprehended the low-grade Earth-tier Dou Technique—Formless Phantom Sword!]

The Sword Heart Clarity talent allowed Wu Changqing to gain deeper insights when watching others' sword techniques and gave him a chance to comprehend higher-tier, new Dou Techniques.

Now, this talent had come into play.

Yun Yun and Yun Shan repeatedly used their Dou Techniques, allowing him to comprehend new Dou Techniques from them—and of even higher grades!

[Successfully comprehended a sword technique. Sword intent has been strengthened. Cultivation has risen to the one-star Dou King realm!]