CHAPTER 62: CHAPTER 11: LITTLE PEARL OF THE CULTIVATION WORLD (PART 11)

"Brother Wu Shuang, this magic treasure seems very powerful. You should quickly perform the blood recognition ritual."

"Xiaoqian, don’t you want it?"

"When Brother Wu Shuang becomes more formidable, he will naturally protect Xiaoqian. Brother, keep it. Next time you find something suitable for Xiaoqian, you can give it to Xiaoqian."

"Xiaoqian is really good to me. Wu Shuang will never let Xiaoqian down."

Xiaoqian’s cheeks flushed slightly, and her gaze at Wu Shuang was so tender that it seemed capable of producing water.

All of this seemed exactly like the scenes with Li Shuning and Liao Junyi in the story.

After over five thousand years, the Xuanqing Sect suddenly sent out invitations, celebrating Wu Shuang’s breakthrough to become a Mahayana Cultivator.

The Xuanqing Sect was so ostentatious in their celebration mainly because, in recent years, the Mingwu Sect had not announced Li Shuning’s breakthrough to become a Mahayana Cultivator, while on the Heavenly Origin Continent, some sects had their Guardian Gods either fall or ascend, already prompting a reshuffling of power on the continent.

Although the Xuanqing Sect had not been affected due to the presence of the Supreme Elder, the elder couldn’t support them for many more years.

Meanwhile, Wu Shuang had just achieved a breakthrough, as if a timely rain, leading Wan Chen to directly hold a large celebration to let Wu Shuang show his face.

Wu Shuang was young with high cultivation, and over the years, Wan Chen had felt somewhat powerless, thus wanted to take this momentous ceremony to appoint the next Sect Leader.

Little did he know, his announcement infuriated Wu Shuang.

Wu Shuang was in his cave dwelling, raging furiously.

"Damn old bastard, couldn’t you consult with me before being so flamboyant, ruining my big plans?"

"Heh, the Xuanqing Sect wants to do it that way, why panic? Just right, for this grand ceremony, the guests will surely be big names. Then take those people down, imagine how much more resources you’ll have in hand afterward."

"However, I’ve noticed over the years, you’ve treated Xiaoqian very well. I don’t know if you might be soft-hearted."

"Pah, she’s just a woman. If I become the number one on the Heavenly Origin Continent, would I still worry about lacking women? Think I’d be soft-hearted? You underestimate me."

"Let’s hope so."

On the day of the ceremony, indeed many sects sent heavyweight figures, either elders or personally led by Sect Leaders, but this time, it wasn’t Li Shuning from the Mingwu Sect, instead, it was led by the Great Elder.

Wu Shuang seemed a bit regretful, if Li Shuning had come, he certainly would have given Li Shuning a hard time.

The whole Xuanqing Sect was brimming with joy, each disciple raised their heads high, proud of their sect.

Wu Shuang donned a bright red robe, with a slight smile on his face, sitting on the high platform.

The Supreme Elder of the Xuanqing Sect also made a rare appearance.

Wan Chen stood beside Wu Shuang, stepped forward, and bowed his hands towards the sect representatives below the platform, saying: "Thank you all for honoring us by coming to the Xuanqing Sect to celebrate Senior Wu Shuang."

"Senior Wu Shuang is our Xuanqing Sect’s most talented youngster, his breakthrough was inevitable. From today onward, Senior Wu Shuang will be the Great Elder of our Xuanqing Sect."

"Wan Chen here is unworthy, having been Sect Leader for many years, and over these years have felt powerless. With Senior Wu Shuang’s breakthrough, conveniently take this opportunity, Wan Chen shall hand over the Sect Leader position, and the successor to the Sect Leader position will be Senior Wu Shuang’s companion, Wan Xiaoqian."

Wan Xiaoqian, likewise donned in red, descended from the sky onto the high platform.

The sects below hurried to congratulate: "Congratulations Master Wan."

Wan Xiaoqian gently nodded to the people below, indicating her thanks.

Such a decision obviously came with many advantages; Wan Xiaoqian and Wu Shuang were companions — one as the Great Elder, the other as Sect Leader, naturally solidifying their unshakeable status within the sect.

Though Wan Xiaoqian’s power wasn’t very strong, as long as Wu Shuang was in charge, the Xuanqing Sect wouldn’t decline.

Wu Shuang’s expression changed; damn it, why is he unaware of such matters?

He had originally thought that Wan Xiaoqian at least accompanied him for so many years, he’d spare her eventually, but didn’t expect she would stride over him for advancement.

The Xuanqing Sect, truly admirable.

On that day at the Xuanqing Sect, they celebrated gaining another Mahayana Cultivator and the new Sect Leader leading the Xuanqing Sect, it was a lively festivity.

Naturally, drinking was indispensable.

Even the Supreme Elder took a few sips.

Until late in the night, the Xuanqing Sect was still reveling.

However slowly, people started sensing something was amiss; why was there a feeling of weakness?

Trying to circulate their True Yuan, they found it strangely sluggish — what’s going on?

The Supreme Elder also sensed something wrong; he felt unable to suppress it anymore, his True Yuan similarly sluggish, yet he was already at the Mahayana Realm Great Perfection stage, a slight neglect could trigger a Heavenly Tribulation. If he wasn’t suppressing his aura diligently, he would have undergone tribulation already.

Now unable to circulate True Yuan, naturally, he couldn’t suppress it.

Suddenly dark clouds formed above the Xuanqing Sect, plunging it into darkness.

Wan Xiaoqian’s face was full of fear: "Ancestor, what’s happening?"

Wu Shuang burst into laughter: "Truly exhilarating."

The Supreme Elder was no ordinary person; he stared at Wu Shuang: "Why?"

Wan Xiaoqian wasn’t a fool; she widened her eyes, looking at Wu Shuang, filled with disbelief and pain.

Though Wu Shuang didn’t see any of it, standing up, his face turned ferocious: "You’re asking me why? I, Wu Shuang, a dignified man, have to live under a woman’s whim. She took a fancy on me, then forced me to be her companion. If I refuse, then she threatens me? Treat her poorly? Old coot, didn’t you control me all this while by cutting off cultivation resources? You have your day, ha ha, ha ha."

"Wu Shuang, we came merely to observe the ceremony, why attack us?"

"Ha ha, who made you deliver yourselves to me? Killing you, surely you’ll have lots of good things on you. From today onward, the Xuanqing Sect will cease to exist."

The Supreme Elder’s face was full of fury. Yet at this moment, the sky suddenly changed color, the first bolt of Heavenly Tribulation descended. The Supreme Elder directly grabbed a gourd hanging from his chest and tossed it overhead.

The gourd grew in the wind, shielding the Supreme Elder’s head.

Wan Xiaoqian was already tear-stained, eyes full of despair: "Ancestor, sob, Ancestor, it’s my fault that caused you harm."

Wan Chen had not anticipated things would turn out this way; yet at this moment, like everyone else, seemed utterly useless, aside from slight movement, couldn’t cast a spell — what to do?

Wu Shuang stood at a distance, sneering.

Some cultivators tried to take out their Communication Stones, but when they did, Wu Shuang waved his hand to collect them.

The first bolt of Heavenly Tribulation was about to strike the gourd, suddenly paused, and in the next moment, the dark clouds inexplicably dispersed.

Wu Shuang was somewhat dumbfounded; he didn’t understand what happened.

Unexpectedly, a crisp voice echoed from the sky: "Indeed it was quite a performance, Liao Junyi, no matter where you go, you’re always so selfish and self-serving, a thorough ingrate."