Crown Prince Xue smiled, "When did I want to intentionally kill you? My aura is like a rainbow, and I can't completely suppress it. Could it be that I can kill you with just a little bit of my aura? You're too weak, aren't you living well right now?"
"Enough!"
Head Elder Xiao Yun's aura exploded.
Although it wasn't ferocious, it was enough to shock any disciple. Prince Xue was no exception.
Seeing the Head Elder's aura and the majority of the elders' wills here, Prince Xue could only stare without saying anything. He didn't look at Su Fang anymore.
Daoist Wo Zhen said sternly, "The battle between Crown Prince Xue and Fang Yue has already proven your talents to the sect through the sect's divine arts. The sect does not wish for any of you to suffer any losses, hence, we have decided to end the battle here."
Prince Xue said coldly, "But without a winner, what's the point of this battle?"
Daoist Wo Zhen continued, "The elder group has already decided that this battle is a draw. In other words, there are no losers. You're all winners. This is the most perfect ending. Otherwise, one of you will die here. You enjoy the sect's resources, yet you don't give up everything for the sect. Instead, you die here because of this battle. Wouldn't that be a waste of the sect's nurturing?"
"Disciple obeys the sect's decision," Su Fang said.
"Disciple also obeys."
Prince Xue glanced at Su Fang. Although he didn't have any obvious killing intent, his eyes were cold.
Head Elder Xiao Yun turned around and activated a seal. He also released his aura. His voice was like Thunder. "Today, Prince Xue and Fang Yue displayed the sect's abilities to the fullest. Both of them are extraordinary geniuses, elites of the sect. Thus, the elder group has decided that today's battle is a draw. Both sides are winners."
"A draw."
"A draw?"
Whether it was the upper echelon or the ordinary disciples, they were all shocked.
"How is a draw a draw? The sect is clearly on Fang Yue's side. An Immortal Disciple fought a Venerated Dao Disciple, so the Immortal Disciple naturally won. Senior sister, isn't that right?"
Core Training Center
Xuanxin Yao suddenly asked Huang Lingyao.
Huang Lingyao said, "Last time, Fang Yue made a great contribution to the sect at Xianzha Gate. This time, he was able to fight with Prince Xue to such an extent. This has already shown the sect how extraordinary he is. Whether it's for public or private reasons, the sect should also make such a decision. It's not unexpected. However, the winner is indeed Su Fang."
"Fang Yue defeats Prince Xue!"
Hearing this, all the girls turned pale.
"You've finally done it. No one believed in you, but I've always believed that you would do it. Nothing can stop you."
Only Blue Ocean City remained silent.
"Everyone, disperse. Return to your respective training grounds and cultivate properly."
Outside the dojo.
Many elders issued orders to the disciples of the eight sects.
Hua hua hua
Countless disciples dispersed. They were still discussing the entire process of the competition. Every single detail was unforgettable for them for the rest of their lives.
"This battle affected the disciples greatly. The higher ups of the seven Grotto-Heavens have gone down to supervise the disciples' cultivation. Let's return to the Elders' Hall."
Daoist Gou Zhen ordered the elders and higher ups, and a barrier passage extended out.
More than a dozen elders followed the three elders, Prince Xue, and Su Fang into the passage.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the familiar Elders' Hall in the depths of the core dojo.
There were many core disciples around the hall. Their gazes were all fixed on Su Fang. As for Prince Xue, he only attracted the attention of a few disciples.
Entering the hall, all the elders were in their seats. Jin Changkong and Yuan Tianzong were among them.
The three elders sat on the highest throne. However, the central throne was empty. Only the current leader, Ling Mubai, could sit there.
Prince Xue and Su Fang sat on the last two seats under the elders' instructions.
This was the Elders' Hall. No disciple had the right to sit here.
Yuan Tianzong said with concern, "The two of you are extremely exhausted. Use this time to recover. Especially Fang Yue. The extent of his injuries is indescribable."
Prince Xue glanced at Su Fang and ignored him.
Great Elder Xiao Yun said, "Everyone in the sect witnessed the battle between the two of you. Crown Prince Xue is a disciple of the Venerable Dao and has a profound cultivation base. Although Fang Yue is at the tenth layer of the Undying Realm, his physical strength is astonishing. I believe that the two of you will become role models for all the disciples of the sect."
He added, "Indeed. I have to praise Prince Xue. He didn't use his true strength, but he was modest."
"Modest?"
Why did this word sound so harsh?
Su Fang thought to himself, "What modest? Prince Xue forced me to kill him step by step. Any of his moves can kill an Undying Stage Ten cultivator. Rather than being modest, it's better to say that my methods are brilliant. Otherwise, it would be Prince Xue being overly modest. I would still die a hundred times in his hands."
"An elder is an elder. He has to take care of the sect and appease the Venerated Dao disciples. It can also be said that he's appeasing Prince Xue."
He snorted disdainfully, treating it as nonsense.
Su Fang suddenly stood up and bowed in front of everyone. "Disciple has something to ask Senior Brother Crown Prince."
"Ask away," Prince Xue said coldly.
Su Fang smiled. "I haven't forgotten. I'm afraid you haven't forgotten either. Many disciples haven't forgotten either. Before we fought, you said that if you couldn't defeat me today, you would give me your position as Venerated Dao disciple. You haven't forgotten, have you?"
Thump.
It seemed that his smile was destined to make Prince Xue feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Sure enough, that wasn't the case.
After Prince Xue heard this, he felt a chill run down his spine. He was dumbstruck.
He wasn't the only one. The other elders, including the Grand Elder, were also looking at him.
Prince Xue squeezed out a smile. "I was just joking. If you took a joke seriously, junior brother, then in this world, you'd be living a very tiring life if you took everything seriously."
Su Fang mocked back, "If you can take this as a joke, then I can only ask you elders, which one of you elders can say such a joke in front of countless disciples?"
"Don't push your luck. I said you were joking, and you really took it seriously." Prince Xue was instantly enraged. He stood up and released a terrifying aura.
"If you treat your own words as nonsense, then how can you still be a Venerated Dao disciple? My words are reasonable. I'm not like a certain person who says one thing and does another. Although this is the Elder Hall and it's not my place as an Undying Dao disciple, this is still a place to talk reason."
"You're so arrogant."
"Still better than a certain person. I'm afraid he'll have to hide his tail from now on."
"You."
"Alright."
You say one, I say one.
Even the dignified Elder Hall was filled with an aura and the smell of gunpowder.
Daoist Wo Zhen suddenly let out a Thunder roar.
Thump thump thump.
His divine aura caused Su Fang and Prince Xue to both take three steps back. They immediately lowered their heads in silence. Even Prince Xue wasn't a match for the Grand Elder's aura.
"Su Fang, this is the Elder Hall. You have to follow the rules." Jin Changkong also scolded.
"Disciple knows his mistake." Su Fang admitted his mistake.
"Everyone respectfully welcomes the leader's will."
The three elders suddenly stood up. When the surrounding elders heard the word leader, they all hurriedly stood up.
A white figure appeared on the throne in the center.
It was Ling Mubai's will.
"Greetings leader."
The Grand Elder, the elders, Prince Xue, and Su Fang all bowed.
"I'm only here to be a witness. Everyone, please sit down."
His gaze landed on Su Fang, "Fang Yue, previously, you contributed a dao item from the Xianzha Gate to our sect, allowing the sect to have the possibility of unlocking the secrets of the Xianzha Gate in the future. This is an unparalleled contribution. Now that you can fight the Crown Prince to a draw and use all of the sect's abilities, it shows that you are hardworking and diligent in your cultivation. You should be the role model for all of the sect's disciples. Seeing how motivated you are and how much you have contributed to the sect, I will personally make an exception and confer you a title. This is an honor that the sect has never had before. From today onwards, you are the fourth Venerated Dao Disciple."
"Leader." Some of the elders were shocked to the point of disbelief.
Even Yuan Tianzong said, "In history, the sect has never had a fourth Venerable disciple. There have always been three."
"That's why I'm making an exception. Those rules are dead, people are alive. Fang Yue, listen to me." The elders hesitated, but they couldn't change Ling Mubai's will.
"Yes."
Su Fang hastily stepped forward.
"You've heard the elders. The sect has always only had three Venerable disciples, and each one of them had to go through countless trials, contributions, and missions to become a Venerable disciple. Out of the hundreds of thousands of disciples, only three Venerable disciples have ever appeared. I hope you don't disappoint the sect. I'll now give you a Venerable disciple medallion. From now on, you are a Venerable disciple, and you are no longer a Sect Master. You are still a disciple, and you don't have any authority in the sect. You can't have your cake and eat it too."
Whoosh.
A snow-white medallion inlaid with gold flew out from Ling Mubai's palm.
A Venerable disciple medallion.
Prince Xue was filled with hatred. "Damned Fang Yue, just you wait. So what if you're a Venerable disciple? If there's a chance in the future, I'll personally kill you outside. Your head will become part of my collection."
"Fang Yue, you've caught the leader's eye. Don't slack off and cultivate even harder." Jin Zhangkong gave him his blessing.
"As for the crown prince, you have to cultivate even harder. Don't let Fang Yue catch up to you. Next, choose a good day to hold a grand ceremony. Inform the various major powers in the Zhuotian World to come. First, it's to welcome elder Fang Yue's return. Second, it's to celebrate Fang Yue's promotion," said Ling Mubai to the three Grand Elders.
Grand Elder Xiao Yun replied, "We'll prepare for the grand ceremony. It'll take around ten years."
"As for other matters, you can inform Fang Yue. Once the ceremony is over, I'll personally summon you. Use this time to recover and become a Venerable disciple. In the future, you'll have many important matters to attend to. Without power, you won't be able to intimidate everyone."
Whoosh.
Ling Mubai explained to Su Fang in front of everyone, turned around, and flew away.
"Farewell, leader."
Everyone bowed.
"Congratulations, junior apprentice-brother Fang."
Crown Prince Xue flashed a cold smile at Su Fang and immediately left the hall in a huff.
The other Elders also left.
Only the three Grand Elders remained.
"Prince Xue, I'm afraid that from now on, I'll be your nightmare every day and night. Do you think this is the end? I know you won't let me go. Do you think I, Su Fang, will let you go?"
Su Fang secretly looked at the door.
Daoist Wo Zhen nodded to Su Fang, "You have the Venerable Dao disciple token, so you're no longer a Sect Master. Sect Masters are the higher-ups and have important positions. Venerable Dao disciples don't have any real power, but they have the power to teach and discipline disciples. You'll know when you go back and look at the True Text inside the token. Go back to Icy Moon Paradise first. We still need to discuss how to choose a training ground, treasures, and resources for you."
"Disciple will take his leave. Thank you for your hard work."
The latter silently left the hall.
"Wow, a Venerable Dao disciple."
"He's a Sect Master when he goes in."
"He's a Venerable Dao disciple when he comes out."
Many higher-ups outside the hall were envious when they saw Su Fang leave.
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