Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 525 - 520: Response

Chapter 525: Chapter 520: Response

"It seems Qin Tian can’t make it anymore."

Seeing the Great Elder of Xuantian Sect and Ye Xuan appearing not far away, Sima Yan and Wuchang exchanged smiles, both knowing that Qin Tian’s absence meant he was either dead or severely injured—there were only these two possibilities, no third.

"The luck of the Xuantian Sect has run out."

Sima Yan’s expression relaxed, as his last bit of concern completely dissipated.

"The Great Elder has come, as well as the Third and Fifth Elders. Hey, why is Ye Xuan with them?"

Fei Yue looked on in surprise as Ye Xuan walked alongside the Great Elder, chatting and laughing with those elders who, on regular days, acted high and mighty; they were surprisingly humble in front of Ye Xuan, which undoubtedly seemed odd to her.

"This kid, when did he get on the good side of the Great Elder?"

Lord Wind and Crown Prince Feng Tian both looked at Ye Xuan in amazement. They knew that the Great Elder was a real centrist, usually not taking sides between their Gentleman Sect and Crown Prince Party or, one could say, turning a blind eye to the open and secret struggles between the two major forces. But now, it seemed Ye Xuan had a good relationship with the Great Elder?

At this moment, Ye Xuan was not paying attention to the expressions on Lord Wind and Crown Prince Feng Tian’s faces; he and the Great Elder had already approached Sima Yan and Wuchang.

Facing these two giants from the Sixth Grade Sects, he was going to need a bit of effort.

"Ye Xuan, when you meet Sima Yan and Wuchang, don’t be nervous, just speak normally."

The Great Elder, upon seeing Sima Yan and Wuchang, couldn’t help but show a bit of worry in his eyes, and said.

"Don’t worry, Great Elder."

Ye Xuan shook his head, knowing that the other party still viewed him as a newcomer, a new disciple, and definitely expected him to be trembling when facing the two Sect giants—no matter how calm Ye Xuan was, he still lacked presence and experience, which would make him appear too timid in front of them.

"Hold on."

Just as Ye Xuan and the Great Elder were about to step forward, Lord Wind’s voice came from behind, as he stared ominously at Ye Xuan, then said, "A meeting between the elders and high-ranking officials of the two great Sects, and this kid thinks he has the right to stand here? Get back here now!"

Crown Prince Feng Tian, too, looked at Ye Xuan with a mocking face, waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

"How dare you."

Just as the words of Lord Wind fell, the Third Elder behind Ye Xuan’s face darkened, then immediately chastised Lord Wind, "Ye Xuan is now appointed as the Deputy Sect Master by the Sect Master himself. If he doesn’t have the right to stand here, do you?"

"What, Deputy Sect Master?"

Lord Wind’s expression changed dramatically, even doubting if he had misheard due to tinnitus.

"How is that possible? He didn’t even participate in the selection for Deputy Sect Master, how could he suddenly become the Deputy Sect Master?" Crown Prince Feng Tian roared unwillingly.

They were all candidates who had to go through selections to become the Deputy Sect Master, and only needed to get through today’s competition—they were confident about becoming the Deputy Sect Master. However, now the Third Elder was suddenly telling them that Ye Xuan had become the Deputy Sect Master, which was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue.

"This decision was made by the Sect Master. When his injuries heal, you can go and ask him. But for now, everyone in the Xuantian Sect, including us elders, must follow the arrangements of Deputy Sect Master Ye Xuan," the Third Elder said coldly.

"A decision made by the Sect Master?"

Lord Wind and Crown Prince Feng Tian looked displeased. They could not believe that the severely injured Sect Master would make such a decision. Damn it, this kid must have used some disgraceful tactics to sway the high ranks of the Sect.

"Ye Xuan actually became the Deputy Sect Master?"

Xue Lingzi and Fei Yue were also stunned, then began to feel a kind of shock—what exactly had happened for Ye Xuan to suddenly become the Deputy Sect Master.

Initially, Xue Lingzi felt a bit disappointed, but seeing the thick resentment in the eyes of Lord Wind and Crown Prince Feng Tian, he couldn’t help feeling a bit of schadenfreude. To be honest, he wasn’t very obsessed with the position of Deputy Sect Master; the key was that it couldn’t fall into the hands of these two people—he couldn’t stand being under them.

"Oh? I didn’t expect this person to be the Deputy Sect Master of the Xuantian Sect, truly a young talent."

Sima Yan’s eyes flashed with surprise. He saw clearly that Ye Xuan was only a Second Grade Martial Venerate in cultivation. Among the disciples of the Xuantian Sect, there were plenty with such levels of cultivation. This young man, what virtues and abilities does he have to be appointed as the Deputy Sect Master?

"Sima Palace Master is taking it too seriously. Sect Master Qin is currently recovering from his injuries, so I’m just filling in during the crisis," Ye Xuan said solemnly, appearing innocent and naive.

Hearing this, the Third Elder frowned, wondering why Ye Xuan would so candidly disclose Sect Master Qin’s injury.

"Is that so? How is Sect Master Qin’s condition now? Alas, as close friends of Sect Master Qin, it’s truly regrettable that we couldn’t help him in his time of need," Sima Yan sighed.

Seeing this, the corners of Ye Xuan’s mouth slowly curled up. This man truly deserved to be the leader of a Sixth Grade Sect, managing to put on such a pretentious display despite his underlying malice; such skill wasn’t cultivated overnight.

"Your good intentions are well received on behalf of Sect Master Qin. However, rest assured, elders, that although the curse mark inside Sect Master Qin is troublesome, it has been completely removed. He is now out of danger," Ye Xuan continued with an honest appearance.

"What, it’s gone?"

Wuchang’s expression shifted slightly, showing disbelief. The curse mark in Qin Tian’s body was a most evil object from Holy Demon Cave Heaven, planted by the Demon God’s scythe. It was certain death for anyone below a Semi-Saint. How could he possibly have recovered?

Even the two Supreme Elders of the Xuantian Sect couldn’t break this curse mark.

Could this boy simply be bluffing?

"I’m not lying to you. I even heard from the Sect Master that it was you guys who struck in the shadows, isn’t that right?" Ye Xuan’s demeanor was like that of a naive young man, speaking without regard for the consequences.

"Ye Xuan!"

The Third Elder and others were speechless. Ye Xuan spouting such words publicly was akin to openly tearing off a façade. Given the current situation of the Xuantian Sect, they couldn’t afford a war against two major sects. Ye Xuan’s actions could potentially bring disaster upon the Xuantian Sect.

"Hehe, did Sect Master Qin really tell you that? Then he must be mistaken; those are the divisive words of a villain, and should never be believed," Sima Yan and Wuchang, being old foxes, weren’t easy to provoke into a direct confrontation. Sima Yan then smiled and said.

"No need for further words, if it’s a fight you want, Xuantian Sect has already prepared to stake everything in a fight to the death. However, I hope you also consider this, if you want to swallow Xuantian Sect, at least half of your people from the two great sects will die."

Ye Xuan wore a look of readiness for battle, seemingly careless about triggering this great war.

"This fool, he’s going to get us all killed."

Lord Wind’s expression darkened upon hearing Ye Xuan. What right did this inexperienced boy have to decide something as significant as starting a sect war? Such matters should be determined by an experienced disciple like him.

"This kid really knows nothing. He can’t handle being the Deputy Sect Master," the Crown Prince also said with a sinister expression.

"Hey, whether Ye Xuan is fit to be the Deputy Sect Master is not for you to decide. The Third Elder has already spoken; everyone must follow the commands of Junior Brother Ye Xuan. Are you thinking of betraying the sect?" Fei Yue retorted coldly, clearly annoyed by their muttering.

"Half? I highly doubt that."

Wuchang smirked. They had the support of the Emperor Xi Sect behind them. Destroying the Xuantian Sect would certainly cause damage, but it wouldn’t be as severe as Ye Xuan suggested.

"Why not give it a try? Weren’t you just curious about why Sect Master Qin’s curse mark was removed?"

A gleam flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes, "That curse mark was extremely powerful, so powerful that not even two Supreme Elders could remove it unless someone even more formidable did."

"Enough, Ye Xuan, apparently you no longer need to continue as the Deputy Sect Master!"

At that moment, the Great Elder, who had remained silent until now, suddenly shouted at Ye Xuan then addressed Sima Yan and Wuchang, "The nonsense this boy Just spouted does not represent our sect. I apologize on behalf of our sect and due to Sect Master Qin’s injury, please excuse us from hosting both of you today."

Upon hearing this, Sima Yan and Wuchang’s eyes filled with confusion. What exactly were these two playing at? However, Ye Xuan’s slip of the tongue had made them wary. Who was this more powerful figure they referred to? Surely there wasn’t a being beyond a Semi-Saint in Xuantian Sect. That would be impossible.

Or what if Xuantian Sect had found a new powerful ally?

However, since the Great Elder had already declined their stay, it was inappropriate for them to linger. They bid farewell to Ye Xuan and the other elders and left.

Yet, as they departed, the words Ye Xuan had let slip occasionally echoed in their minds. Although they didn’t believe Xuantian Sect had any ace up their sleeve, it wasn’t entirely impossible either. A Sixth Grade Sect with a thousand-year heritage might still possess formidable means.

Seven hundred years ago, their Daluo Heavenly Palace had known a true Martial Saint Strong Person who owed a favor to a previous palace master of theirs. Once, he had intervened on their behalf, averting a disaster that could have annihilated their Daluo Heavenly Palace. Now, the Xuantian Sect might just have a similar opportunity.

If that was the case, they would need to plan carefully and gather more information before taking action.

"This fool, revealing our sect’s secrets to the enemy."

After the people from the two great sects had left, Lord Wind also scoffed coldly, displaying an expression that seemed to confirm his suspicions. Ye Xuan truly was a fool, utterly unfit to be the Deputy Sect Master.