In the competition the next day, no one from the sect participated. Zhang Yan had a plan in his heart, so he didn't need to participate.
As for the Xuanmen Aristocratic Families, they were only protecting their original interests and were on the defensive, so they didn't make any moves.
After seven peaceful days, the sound of a chime could be heard in the sky. The competition had come to an end.
After Qi Yuntian led the disciples to burn incense and pray, a decree floated down from the clouds and landed on the table.
As the judge of the competition, Elder Xun personally went up to receive the decree.
He opened it up and saw that the names of each disciple were circled. Other than the top 10 disciples, all disciples who performed well in the competition would be rewarded.
At the bottom right corner of the list, there were the jade seals of the eight Dongtian Spiritual Masters of the Master and Disciple Families. They were arranged according to seniority.
After he had read out the names, if nobody had any objections, then he had to write down his own name and then personally hand it over to the Sect Leader Reverend. After the Sect Leader had stamped his seal, the name would be hung high in the Merit and Virtue Courtyard until the next big competition.
After he looked at it, he read it out loud against the list. His voice spread out and everyone on the mountain could hear it clearly.
All the disciples listened and realized that other than Su Wentian losing his position and Su Yihong taking the position of the top 10 disciples, there wasn't much change from the original situation.
The disciples couldn't help but be disappointed. Originally, this competition was a great opportunity for the sect to rise up again. They thought that one of them would be able to take the position of the top 10 disciples. However, they didn't get what they wanted.
After Elder Xun finished reading, he secretly sighed in his heart. Then, he said in a loud voice, "The names of the top ten disciples have been announced to all the disciples. If there are no objections, this humble Taoist will pass it on to the sect leader …"
What he said was just a formality. The fact that the ten of them could be placed on the Law Ranking was the result of the discussion of the eight True Masters of the Heavenly Abode. It was already a foregone conclusion. After saying it, he planned to keep the decree and leave.
But it just so happened that someone shouted right at this moment. "Elder Xun, wait!"
Elder Xun's figure paused as he looked over in astonishment. When he saw the person who spoke, he was even more stunned. He said in astonishment, "Martial Nephew Qi. What are you … "
The one who spoke was actually Qi Yuntian. Everyone's expressions changed. They couldn't help but look over, not understanding what he wanted to do.
Qi Yuntian leaped into the air and bowed towards the clouds, saying loudly, "Esteemed teacher above. Disciple Qi Yuntian has been one of the top ten disciples for three hundred and thirty-six years. Today, I am willing to step down to help the younger talents of the sect. "
As the head disciple of the third generation, Qi Yuntian's every move was eye-catching. As soon as these words came out, the crowd went into an uproar.
Ning Chongxuan, who was originally sitting in the valley, had a cold and calm look on his face, but at this moment, he also raised his eyebrows. He couldn't help but stand up.
A smile appeared on Zhang Yan's face, and his heart was at ease. Once Qi Yuntian said this, it could be said that the matter was settled!
Not to mention that Qi Yuntian's action did not conflict with the general trend, even if the few Spiritual Masters considered from the perspective of taking care of his reputation, they would not reject his request.
High up in the auspicious clouds, Sun Zhenren could not help but be moved when he heard these words. He said, "Yuntian, he is …"
Meng Zhen sighed and slowly stroked his long beard. He said, "It has been hard on him. Forget it, as his teacher, I have to fulfill his wish."
He waved his sleeves and pushed the clouds away, revealing his true face. He said to the people below, "Yuntian, since this is your wish, I will not stop you, but you have to think carefully!"
Qi Yuntian bowed to the sky again and said loudly, "Esteemed teacher, this disciple has made up his mind, there will be no change!"
Meng Zhen nodded and said, "Very well, then I will do as you wish."
Without hesitation, he waved his horsetail whisk and said to the depths of the clouds, "Spiritual Masters, what do you think?"
His voice traveled far away, and the four Spiritual Masters heard it clearly.
Spiritual Master Han was a suspicious person. He could not help but frown and said coldly, "Qi Yuntian is actually willing to abdicate. What is his intention? There must be something wrong! "
Spiritual Master Xiao smiled and said, "Using Qi Yuntian to exchange for Ning Chongxuan, Meng Zhen and the others are really willing to do so."
Spiritual Master Du, however, kept a straight face and said in a cold voice, "There must be a reason for this. We should be careful!"
Spiritual Master Xiao thought about it carefully. Qi Yuntian's abdication was too good for the aristocratic families. They could not refuse it, so he turned around and said, "Senior Brother Chen, what do you think?"
Spiritual Master Chen shook the white hair on his head and opened his eyes slightly. He said, "No need to stop, we can't stop, we can't stop."
After saying this, he closed his eyes again, as if he did not care about anything else.
The three Spiritual Masters carefully pondered the meaning of his words and nodded secretly. "Senior Brother is right!"
What was their purpose of stopping Ning Chongxuan this time? Wasn't it to maintain the previous situation between master and disciple before Qi Yuntian abdicated?
In their opinion, not to mention one Ning Chongxuan, even if there were two or three of him, they would still be no match for one Qi Yuntian!
It would be the best if he abdicated! That was exactly what they wanted!
Zhenren Xiao coughed and replied politely to the distance, "Zhenren Meng, although we are teachers, we can let our disciples do whatever they want as long as they don't break the rules of the sect. What do you think?"
Meng Zhen asked again, "Since my disciple abdicated, I still have to ask, who should replace one of the top ten disciples?"
Perfected Being Xiao chuckled and said, "Disciple-Nephew Ning is talented and intelligent. He's outstanding among the disciples in the sect. I think he's not bad. He can make up for it."
Daoist Meng didn't say anything more to him. He reached out and pointed at the Dharmic Decree. He lifted his sleeve and wiped it. In an instant, he changed the name on it. After using the seal, he gently flicked it and sent it out.
After the decree was read by the few Spiritual Masters and used the seal again, it was thrown down Mount Ten Peaks.
Elder Xun took the decree, scanned it a few times, and began to read it again. This time, no one dared to stop him.
After reading it three times. He kept the decree and did not delay any longer. He turned into a sword rainbow and flew away.
After he left, the junior disciples of the master and disciples all said in private, "Zhenren Qi is so righteous!"
For these disciples, they did not understand the secret confrontation between the two factions, but on the surface, they could see one thing. Although this Grand Competition was not as exalted as they had imagined, Qi Yuntian did not hesitate to take the initiative to step down from the position of the top ten disciples for the sake of his junior brother. They were all filled with admiration.
At this moment, the disciples of the aristocratic families were overjoyed. They could not believe that Qi Yuntian stepped down so easily.
This person had been firmly above their heads for more than three hundred years. He was like an insurmountable mountain that pressed down on them until they could not breathe. Today, he was finally gone. They felt like the clouds were dispelled and they could see the sun again.
On the fourth peak, after Feng Zhen lost the battle. He looked like he was half dead, but now he could not help but laugh.
Priest Mo was confused. He looked over and asked softly, "Junior brother, why are you so happy?"
Feng Zhen sneered and said, "I am laughing at Zhang Yan. He is only capable. He spent so much effort, but in the end, he still gained nothing. Now, he is like me, an ordinary disciple. How can I not laugh? "
Daoist Mo nodded. "That Zhang Yan does not have the support of a Grotto-Heaven. This is expected, right?"
Feng Zhen shook his head and said, "Senior brother, don't underestimate him. But this time, he will not be able to do anything. Haha …"
At this moment, outside the ten peaks, Zhang Yan's disciples had also learned of the results of the competition.
The Wang sisters did not know what Zhang Yan was thinking. Therefore, they did not think much of it. They were just relieved to see the competition come to an end. They felt that it was the best that their master was safe and sound.
Liu Yanyi was a little confused. Before coming to the competition, Zhang Yan had told her that he wanted to fight for the position of the top ten disciples. In her opinion, her master had always been meticulous. Especially after the battle with Du De, Xiao Sha, and the others, she was even more convinced of this. She could not help but think, "Could it be that Master still has something up his sleeves?"
But this was already decided by the Eight Grotto-Heaven Masters. How could it be changed?
Even the Sect Leader would not say anything to stop him. She really could not think of anything else that her master could do, unless …
Suddenly, her expression changed. She found that there was indeed a possibility. But this idea was too absurd. It just flashed in her mind for a while.
Qi Mengjiao saw that she was deep in thought and thought that she was disappointed. She walked over gently and held her arm. She comforted her, "Junior sister, Uncle-Master Zhang did his best this time. It was not because he was not strong enough, but because of the general trend. In the next competition, Uncle-Master Zhang will definitely be able to do something."
Liu Yanyi grunted, but she was a little absent-minded and nodded perfunctorily.
Huang Fuzhou looked at the Ten Peaks Mountain. He felt a sense of loss and relief in his heart. He said to the woman beside him, "Junior Sister, the dust has settled. With such an outcome, I believe Immortal Qin will have an explanation."
The woman said softly, "I will write a letter to inform Master. I think she will be happy."
She moved to the side of the table and sat down. She took out a letter and wrote down a line of graceful handwriting. Then, she took out a golden stamp from her sachet and sealed it. She muttered a few incantations and pointed with her slender finger. The letter left the table and flew away. It turned into a clear light and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
This flying letter was like a meteor flashing by, and it flew past the vast Pool of Dragon Abyss in an instant and entered the Glittering Jewel Paradise. After flying past layer upon layer of silver walls and cloud pavilions, it arrived at a place where ice curtains and pearls hung down.
Immortal Qin was sitting on a jade lotus. When she noticed the letter, she opened her eyes and used her two fingers to clamp the letter. She took it down and opened it. After looking at it carefully, she seemed to be deep in thought. She nodded and said, "Where is Wanying?"
Immediately, a pretty woman in a light yellow dress walked in. Wanying said, "Your disciple is here. May I know why Master wants to summon me?"
Immortal Qin raised his hand and picked up a green ruyi. He said, "Go to the Floating Heavenly Palace and send this to the Sect Leader."
The woman was about to go forward to receive it. At that moment, she suddenly heard a loud sound from outside. The sound was not only loud and distant, but it also had a sense of majesty and solemnity.
Immortal Qin could not help but frown and thought to himself, This is the sound of the golden bell of the Floating Heavenly Palace. It is Sect Leader Senior Brother summoning the disciples. Strange, the sect competition has just ended. What important matter does he have to make such a commotion?
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