The New Chief Disciple

After this meeting, Cao Xiang, Sect Master of the Myriad Transformation Sect, directly issued a Sect Master's Order, elevating Yang Lingshu from a disciple of Hidden Peak to the Myriad Transformation Sect's Chief Disciple.

Xiao Yize had previously held that position.

In any other sect, having the position of Chief Disciple "snatched away" by one's own Junior Brother would usually give rise to a clichéd tale of martial brothers turning against each other in hatred.

Yet when Cao Xiang and Mo Xian made this decision, they had not the slightest concern in that regard.

They knew Xiao Yize's temperament far too well. If that kid heard the news, he would probably be over the moon.

And after the Sect Master's Order was issued, the actual outcome was much as they had expected.

Having just received this "good news," Xiao Yize eagerly scampered off to the Sect Affairs Pavilion. He happily collected a Steward identity plaque, then returned to Hidden Peak.

Freed from the duties and burden of being Chief Disciple, he could finally live the leisurely life of seeking the Dao that he had always dreamed of within Hidden Peak.

Having taken on the title of Myriad Transformation Sect's Chief Disciple, Yang Lingshu followed Mo Xian and paid visits to every peak in the sect in turn.

During this time, Essence Condensation disciples from several peaks requested sparring matches and Dao discussions. Yang Lingshu accepted them all, knowing that this was an unavoidable step after becoming Chief Disciple.

As the saying went, throw one punch to open the way, and spare yourself a hundred punches to come.

To prevent troublesome people from later failing to recognize the gap in strength and status before challenging him, he had to establish his authority within the sect.

Thus, after the visits concluded, he