"Madam, the mission failed. Madam Er has been sent away," the attendant hurriedly reported to Madam Zhu.
"Useless! What were you doing? Go again!" Madam Zhu was furious.
"Madam, those people are Young Master Yang's people. Young Master's intention is obvious; this is for your own good. If Madam Er is not dead, Chaotian Ci still has leverage in your hands. If Madam Er is dead, no matter how weak he is, he will still resent you. The sect leader can only be succeeded by someone with the bloodline of the Chao family. Madam, you wouldn't want to see the sect that the two young masters care about destroyed and occupied by others, would you?" the attendant earnestly advised. He didn't know when Madam had changed from a kind woman to her current state.
Madam Zhu sat down dejectedly. She was simply unwilling to accept it. Yes, the sect was her son's backing, and helping her son cultivate more talents to ascend to the Upper Realm was also an advantage. Although she was just a woman, she knew that where there were people, there was the martial world. Who could guarantee that ascending to the Upper Realm would bring peace, joy, and happiness like an immortal?
Let that bitch live for now. After half a lifetime of struggle, if she retreated now, the sect would be free of an annoying person, which was also a great joy.
"Madam, what's wrong?" the attendant asked worriedly when Madam Zhu remained silent.
"Qi Zhen, don't worry, I'm fine. I've thought it through. Thank you for your help all these years," Madam Zhu said, looking at the child she had casually saved back then, who had now grown into a handsome young man.
"Madam, you are too kind. If Madam hadn't saved me back then, I would have long been a lonely wandering soul. How could there be a Qi Zhen today? It is all Madam's merit that I could embark on the path of cultivation," Qi Zhen said, witnessing Madam's difficult journey. Madam was like his foster mother, and he did not wish for her to have a bad ending.
"You are a good child. From now on, I will recognize you as my godson. You can call me godmother!"
When An Ya came to see Madam Zhu, he unexpectedly saw Qi Zhen. He gasped. This person was deeply hidden. Who would have thought that the kind and respectable senior disciple was Madam's man? He flashed and hid in the shadows. What he didn't see was Qi Zhen glancing at his hiding spot as he left.
Madam Zhu slapped An Ya when she saw him. An Ya lowered his head and remained silent. Madam had also shown him great kindness. He was truly in a difficult position between the young master and Madam.
"I told you long ago that Ye Ju, that demonic woman, must die. You had many opportunities, why didn't you act? If it weren't for her, my son would have stayed with me longer," Madam Zhu questioned him angrily.
An Ya remained silent. He could not understand why Madam harbored such great animosity towards Fairy Ye. Moreover, Fairy Ye's cultivation was much higher than his, and she was a good person. He truly could not bring himself to act. On this matter, he would not betray the young master, for she was someone the young master would protect even at the cost of his life!
"You may go. From now on, stay by Chaotian Ci's side and help him manage as the acting sect leader. Report any anomalies to me immediately," Madam Zhu said, looking at this taciturn person and dismissively sending him away. This An Ya was, after all, loyal to her son!
The personnel changes in Chaotian Sect did not cause much of a stir within the sect. Except for matters concerning the sect's survival, the elders of each peak were not fond of infighting. Otherwise, they would not have let a woman like Madam Zhu manage more than half of Chaotian Immortal Sect. Because they were all deeply disappointed with the sect leader, Madam Zhu's tenure as leader had, at least, not resulted in any chaos.
At this time, the patriarchs in seclusion in Chaotian Immortal Sect also received a secret letter from Chao Yangzi, informing them of his various plans. They trusted these two brothers. Moreover, for a major event like ascension, how could it be hindered by such trivial matters!
Speaking of the Sword Peak Elder of Chaotian Immortal Sect, he initially had objections to Ye Ju splitting the mountain, but his objections were later suppressed by Chao Yangzi. Afterwards, after observing the sword strike Ye Ju left in Chaotian Immortal Sect, he discovered its exquisite brilliance. He also found that the enthusiasm of the disciples learning swordsmanship had greatly increased, and Elder Sword Peak was smiling happily every day because disciples queuing up to become his students stretched on.
He happily took his disciples to the main peak, which had been split in two, to observe the residual Dao charm of that sword strike every day. The disciples learning swordsmanship there benefited immensely and their strength greatly increased! The success rate of completing sect missions was one hundred percent. Sword cultivator disciples' status rose, and who wouldn't want a powerful sword cultivator as a partner! Subsequently, even more people came to learn swordsmanship, and the cultivation atmosphere of the entire sect reached its peak!
In the small courtyard to the west, Tian Ji and Old Man Chong Tong were playing chess.
"Little Fairy isn't returning to Chaotian Immortal Sect? Just abandoning us two and leaving?" Old Man Chong Tong angrily placed a piece.
"Hey, Senior, be gentle. This is made of Ice Spirit Jade. If one breaks, there's one less. Fairy sent a message asking me to meet her in Xiandu City."
"Xiandu City? Isn't that the border city between Tianchen Continent and Tianxing Continent? Is she going to Tianxing?" Old Man Chong Tong asked in surprise.
"Yes. Regarding Yun He's escape last time, we must visit his sect. I've also found some clues. Shall we leave tomorrow? How about it?" Tian Ji placed a piece, blocking Old Man Chong Tong's black chess piece.
"Why tomorrow? I'm not playing anymore, I'm not playing! Let's leave now. I feel like it's been so long since I've eaten the food made by my little disciple. Let's go! Let's go!"
Upon hearing the news of Ju Xun, Old Man Chong Tong couldn't sit still. He had to go quickly. He hadn't been to Xiandu City yet. According to his master's notes, before Tianchen Continent and Tianxing Continent were divided, it was called the Star Continent, and Xiandu Chen was the central city of the entire continent, incredibly prosperous, incomparable to the current imperial city. It must be very interesting!
"Are you trying to lose and finding an excuse to quit?" Tian Ji complained speechlessly to Old Man Chong Tong. He slowly packed up the chess pieces.
"How is that possible? What's so good about Chaotian Immortal Sect? It's just a drama of two women fighting, boring! The vast heavens have heavens beyond heavens, and the outside world is so much larger. Fighting over such a twisted melon." Old Man Chong Tong understood what had happened in Chaotian Immortal Sect.
Tian Ji looked at Old Man Chong Tong speechlessly. Chaotian Immortal Sect was the number one sect on Tianchen Continent, a truly enormous power, yet this senior looked down on it. Could his sect be even more formidable? Perhaps he was feeling unbalanced. Although Tian Ji had recovered his memories of the Upper Realm, he was a star diviner. He never underestimated anyone or anything. Often, a speck of dust could change the trajectory and affect the whole situation.
"I don't believe you, but you're not my disciple, so why should you believe me? Hmph! Only my little disciple needs to believe me!" Old Man Chong Tong turned and ran. He was going to say goodbye to those old immortals. He had a premonition that this meeting would be the last for a long time to come!
Tian Ji shook his head. He could not see through Old Man Chong Tong. The senior's cultivation techniques were similar to his own. Both could see the future. When fellow practitioners encountered each other, it was forbidden to look at someone's fate without their consent!
Suddenly, his listening talisman stirred. This was given to him privately by Fairy. She had asked him to monitor Madam Zhu.
"Madam Zhu, I trust you are well!" a strange, cold voice echoed.