First, Hidden Sword Venerable had pulled Qing Xu to the same level as him, giving him the identity of the second great elder of the Hidden Sword Sect. Now, he had given Qing Xu the authority to review the various peaks of the sect. This decision immediately caused an uproar.
The gazes of the peak lords towards Qing Xu were immediately filled with various mixed emotions. There was unwillingness, anger, hostility, reluctance, scrutiny, flattery, and so on and so forth. The atmosphere actually became rather strange at that moment.
"Grandmaster …"
When Xiao Liuying heard Hidden Sword Venerable's decision, he immediately said hesitantly, "Master, even though Mister Qing Xu is an incredible genius in the Way of the Sword, he's still not a member of our Hidden Sword Sect. Moreover, he's only been on the Hidden Sword Continent for a little over two years, and he's been cultivating with you most of the time. He doesn't know much about our Hidden Sword Sect. Isn't it a little inappropriate to give the responsibility of investigating the various peaks to Mister Qing Xu …"
"Hmm?"
Xiao Liuying's words made the Hidden Sword Venerable's expression harden. He immediately looked at Xiao Liuying, "It's exactly because he's not a member of the Hidden Sword sect that his final conclusion is impartial. Our Hidden Sword sect has been around for over a thousand years now. There are many organisations and clans in the sect, as well as many mountain peaks and departments. Who can guarantee that they can investigate and judge the thirty-six mountain peaks of our Hidden Sword sect without any ulterior motives? Who can? You? Or someone else? "
Xiao Liuying's heart skipped a beat under Hidden Sword Supreme's serious gaze.
The entire Hidden Sword Sect could be said to have been developed by the Hidden Sword Honorable. The reason why the Hidden Sword Sect was able to become the unshakable overlord of the Hidden Sword Continent was all because of the Hidden Sword Honorable. Therefore, the Hidden Sword Honorable had a supreme position in the Hidden Sword Sect. This could be seen from the fact that when the Hidden Sword Honorable came out of seclusion, countless cultivators were so excited that they could not control themselves and even cried bitterly.
Right now, the Hidden Sword Venerable was clearly supporting Qing Xu with everything he had. Anyone who dared to oppose him would basically be making an enemy out of the Hidden Sword Venerable.
"The Sword Venerable is right. When the time comes, we will definitely cooperate with Mister Qing Xu and investigate the various peaks."
Xiao Liuying quickly said.
"Hmm!"
The Hidden Sword Venerable replied coldly. At the same time, he said, "Qing Xu has now become the second great elder of the Hidden Sword Sect. Naturally, he has the authority of a great elder. During his investigation of the thirty-six peaks of the Hidden Sword Sect, if anyone dares to go against him for any reason, my friend Qing Xu may act and kill them without mercy!"
"Hiss!"
As Hidden Sword Venerable spat out these three words, everyone present could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.
The Peak Masters who were looking at Tsing Hui with anger and disdain changed their expressions at the same time. Even Hidden Sword Peak, Famed Sword Peak, Tieyu Peak and Aurora Peak, who were the most powerful peak masters, were shocked and quickly put away their thoughts.
"You still have three months to half a year. These three months to half a year will be the time for you to perform well. Whether or not you can atone for your crimes and make up for the mistakes you've made in the past few years will depend on your performance in these three months to half a year. Once the time limit is up, my friend Qing Xu will deliver the final results of his investigation. As for those who remain stubborn, don't blame me for being merciless …"
Hidden Sword Supreme didn't show any mercy. Apparently, he wanted to use this opportunity to punish the Hidden Sword Peak so that the Hidden Sword Sect wouldn't fall and be replaced by other sects in the Hidden Sword Mainland.
If such a thing were to happen, the core members of the Hidden Sword Sect would definitely be brutally massacred by the replacement sects. When that time came, the entire Hidden Sword Sect would inevitably be bathed in blood. Therefore, the Hidden Sword Venerable's strictness this time was actually saving them.
Not many people in the Hidden Sword Sect could think of this. Some people even thought that Hidden Sword Supreme was muddle-headed. He actually gave power to an outsider and didn't trust his own disciples. However, due to Hidden Sword Supreme's terrifying strength and unparalleled reputation, they didn't dare to say these words.
"Mr. Tsing Hui, I'll leave this matter to you."
Hidden Sword Supreme fiercely reprimanded the disciples of the Hidden Sword Sect. Then, he turned to Tsing Hui and his attitude changed drastically.
"Don't worry, Hidden Sword Supreme. In these few months, I will do my best to find all the black sheep of the Hidden Sword Sect and restore the Hidden Sword Sect to its former glory."
Tsing Hui said solemnly.
Since Hidden Sword Supreme trusted him so much, and in addition to the many favors he owed Hidden Sword Supreme, it was time for him to repay him.
"Good, good!"
Hidden Sword Supreme nodded happily. He then turned to the crowd and reprimanded them one by one. Then, he waved his hand and said, "Jianfeng, Zhongxuan, Xu Ran, the three of you come here."
Hidden Sword Supreme's second disciple Duan Jianfeng, third disciple Zhongxuan, and fourth disciple Xu Ran immediately came in front of Hidden Sword Supreme and bowed respectfully, "Master."
"Mm."
Hidden Sword Supreme replied and pointed at Tsing Hui, "Although Tsing Hui isn't from the Hidden Sword Sect, he's now on the same level as me. Moreover, he's a Supreme Elder. You should call him Junior Uncle!"
"Junior Uncle?"
Duan Jianfeng, Zhongxuan, and Xu Ran were slightly stunned.
"Sword Supreme, there's no need for that."
Tsing Hui shook his head. He naturally knew that Hidden Sword Supreme was looking for a few assistants for him.
After all, he was unfamiliar with the Hidden Sword Sect. If he didn't have anyone to help him, it wouldn't be easy to investigate the 36 peaks.
"Why is there no need for that?"
Hidden Sword Supreme was rather stubborn. He looked at Duan Jianfeng and the other two and said sternly, "What? Are you ignoring my words?"
Although Duan Jianfeng, Zhongxuan, and Xu Ran were unwilling, they had no choice but to bow to Tsing Hui under the pressure of their master. "Greetings, Junior Uncle Tsing Hui."
Tsing Hui glanced at Hidden Sword Supreme. Seeing that Hidden Sword Supreme had made up his mind, he didn't say anything else. He just nodded and said, "There's no need for that."
"Tsing Hui, my young friend, if there's anything you need to do while investigating the Hidden Sword Sect, you can just ask them to do it. If I find out that anyone dares to go against me …"
Hidden Sword Supreme's expression became extremely stern, "I'll destroy their cultivation and expel them from the sect!"
"Master!"
Xu Ran couldn't help but exclaim when she heard Hidden Sword Supreme's words.
Even Xiao Liuying who was at the side was terrified when he heard that.
He was the son of Hidden Sword Swordmaster's first disciple, Xiao Congyun, which was equivalent to Hidden Sword Swordmaster's grand-disciple. Xiao Congyun had died long before Hidden Sword Swordmaster became an almighty. In Hidden Sword Swordmaster's mind, Xiao Congyun was one level lower than Duan Jianfeng, Zhong Xuan, and Xu Ran. Now that Hidden Sword Swordmaster was so strict with his three lineal disciples, then as the Sect Master of Hidden Sword Sect...
Thinking of this, he could no longer remain calm and there was a flash of panic in his eyes.
"Are you clear?"
Hidden Sword Supreme said sternly.
"Yes."
Duan Jianfeng, Zhongxuan, and Xu Ran responded with grievance.
"Very good."
Hidden Sword Supreme smiled faintly and then turned to Tsing Hui, "We've made a fool of ourselves in front of you."
However, Qing Xu looked at the Sword Venerable of the Hidden Sword and nodded without saying anything.
Next, Hidden Sword Venerable said a few words of encouragement to the peak leaders and the core disciples. He also promised them some benefits. Immediately, the crowd cheered.
The meeting lasted for half a day and gradually came to an end.
Then, everyone in Hidden Sword Sect left one by one and Hidden Sword Supreme continued to return to Burial Sword Peak.
However, other than the three disciples, there was also Sect Leader Xiao Liuying who followed Hidden Sword Supreme to Burial Sword Peak, as well as a few elders and peak masters who thought they had some status. Obviously, they wanted to secretly persuade Hidden Sword Supreme to take back Tsing Hui's position as the Second Supreme Elder and give him full authority to investigate the 36 peaks. However, these people were naturally reprimanded by Hidden Sword Supreme and left.
Seeing this, the rest of the people didn't dare to do anything. The weaker peaks accepted their fate and tried to make up for their mistakes. On the other hand, some peaks who thought they had some power started to think of ways to make up for their mistakes.
After a day, the storm in Hidden Sword Sect gradually calmed down and Tsing Hui stepped into Burial Sword Peak again.
Seeing Tsing Hui's arrival, Hidden Sword Supreme was very enthusiastic, "Tsing Hui is here, sit."
"Sword Supreme."
Tsing Hui looked at Hidden Sword Supreme and said seriously, "Sword Supreme, is it very dangerous for you to go to Infinite Region to do something?"
"Dangerous?"
Hidden Sword Supreme smiled and said, "With my current cultivation level, how many people in the world do you think can pose a threat to me?"
"Divine!"
"I won't easily provoke a Divine expert."
Tsing Hui looked at Hidden Sword Supreme, as if trying to discern whether he was speaking the truth or not. However, Hidden Sword Supreme had lived for thousands of years, how could he be so easily seen through by Tsing Hui? He smiled and said, "You don't think that I'm entrusting the Hidden Sword Sect to you because I've handed over so many things to you, right? In fact, to me, Hidden Sword Sect is a burden. Now that I've thrown this burden away, I feel relieved. You should be able to feel that with my current strength, how can Hidden Sword Sect help me? "
"This..."
Tsing Hui really didn't know how to answer.
Of course there would be benefits, but in terms of strength...
Even if everyone in Hidden Sword Sect attacked Hidden Sword Supreme together, they would not be able to kill Hidden Sword Supreme.
"Well, don't think too much, I'll rest tomorrow and leave for Infinite Region the day after tomorrow. If everything goes well, I'll be back in three or four months, don't worry about me."
After hearing Hidden Sword Supreme's words, Tsing Hui did not know how to persuade him, but he could only agree. "Then, Hidden Sword Supreme, be careful, I'll send you off."
"There's no need to send me off. Three or four months is just a few days for us cultivators who have reached the Golden Core Stage. Do you really need to send me off? You just have to help me find the black sheep of Hidden Sword Sect. Oh, right... "
Hidden Sword Supreme seemed to have thought of something and took out a jade talisman. "During this period of time, I plan to write a book about my experience in Extreme Sword Dao. When you're free, you can refer to it for me and see if there's anything I need to add. But don't be in a hurry to read it now, wait until I'm back and finish the second half."
"Okay."
Tsing Hui did not suspect anything and directly took the jade talisman and put it in his personal space.
Seeing Tsing Hui take the jade talisman, Hidden Sword Supreme felt a little relieved...
However, this trace of strangeness only lasted for a moment and was quickly covered up. Soon, he returned to normal and began to talk about the Extreme Sword Dao with Tsing Hui.
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