There was actually another person in the Azure Cloud Sect who could take over as sect master: Chunxiao.
After taking the Heaven-Bearing Spirit Liquid, Chunxiao's cultivation advanced at an extraordinary pace. She had reached the True Immortal Realm long ago.
The only reason she had not ascended was that she had remained in the sect to help with its affairs.
At the same time, she had taken her master's place in teaching her junior sister, Tian Rui.
Once Tian Rui's cultivation bore fruit, she would leave.
Having her take over as sect master would be much the same as Zhang Yi's situation. She would have to be replaced again in a few years.
Zhu You had only just preached the Dao to the world and still needed time to cultivate.
That span of time was just right for Zhu You to serve as sect master.
There was another consideration: Zhu You also needed more people to believe in him and raise his cultivation.
Becoming the Azure Cloud Sect's sect master undoubtedly fulfilled that requirement.
Moreover, once Zhang Yi handed over the position of sect master, he could break through quickly and further raise his combat power, allowing him to better face the situation ahead.
It was a matter that reaped several gains at once.
After seeing Zhu You agree, Zhang Yi immediately gathered the masters of the Nine Peaks for a meeting and explained that he intended to step down.
No one objected to Zhu You taking over as sect master.
Who would oppose a World-Opener serving as sect master?
Even if they wanted to oppose it, they were not qualified to do so.
It passed unanimously.
In truth, Zhang Yi had known the outcome long ago. Whether they voted or not made no difference.
But the rules had been