The way Lei Zhengxuan looked so moved left Wu Tian speechless.
He hadn't expected Lei Zhengxuan to react like this. It seemed the Holy Thunder Sect had indeed cost him a great deal of effort.
The elders present also dared not speak.
Most of them had followed Lei Zhengxuan for a long time, yet this was the first time they had seen him display such emotion.
However, as seasoned members of the Holy Thunder Sect, they understood his feelings.
After a period of silence, Lei Zhengxuan's emotions finally began to calm down.
He looked at Wu Tian and said with great earnestness, "Wu Tian, thank you for bringing me these words."
"Now, I have one more request. Can you grant it to me?"
Wu Tian didn't understand what Lei Zhengxuan needed his help with, but he nodded and said,
"No problem, Sect Leader Lei, please speak freely."
"As long as it's something I can do, I will not refuse."
Lei Zhengxuan said with excitement, "My request is very simple. Can you summon the Thunder God Scepter again and show it to me?"
"That's it?" Wu Tian thought Lei Zhengxuan had some important matter, but he didn't expect it to be so simple.
So, he immediately nodded, extended his hand, and a bright bolt of lightning flew rapidly from outside the door, hovering in the hall.
The Thunder God Scepter shimmered with a dazzling golden light, without a single flaw visible.
It floated there quietly, yet it faintly emitted rumbling thunder.
Its supreme majesty immediately enveloped the hall.
"Wow..."
Upon seeing such a divine artifact, the elders couldn't help but open their mouths, their eyes gleaming.
This was a genuine divine artifact!
And it was the symbol of their Holy Thunder Sect!
They had only heard of it in legends before, but they never imagined they would have the fortune to see it up close.
However, despite their amazement, not a single one dared to step forward.
It was as if taking even half a step forward would be a desecration of this divine artifact.
Lei Zhengxuan stood up the moment the Thunder God Scepter entered, his eyes trembling. After a long, long time, he finally said,
"After so many years, the Thunder God Scepter has finally returned to the Holy Thunder Sect..."
"Now, both the Heavenly Thunder Scripture and the Thunder God Scepter are back in their rightful places. The Holy Thunder Sect can finally be considered complete..."
"Wu Tian, all of this is thanks to you!"
The elders all nodded in agreement.
Lei Zhengxuan's words were entirely true. If it weren't for Wu Tian, their Holy Thunder Sect would still only possess half of the Heavenly Thunder Scripture.
After Wu Tian and the other entered the Thunder God Immortal Realm, they had all studied the Heavenly Thunder Scripture day and night, benefiting greatly from it.
It could be said that Wu Tian was truly the greatest benefactor of the Holy Thunder Sect!
Facing such gratitude, Wu Tian merely smiled and shook his head, "Sect Leader Lei, you flatter me."
"I only did what I could. Besides, Sect Leader Lei, didn't you recognize me as one of the Holy Thunder Sect?"
"In that case, doing something for one's own sect is a perfectly normal thing, isn't it?"
Wu Tian's smile caused Lei Zhengxuan to lower his head and fall silent for a moment.
Then, he suddenly knelt before Wu Tian and said loudly, "Wu Tian, from this day forward, you are the Sect Leader of the Holy Thunder Sect!"
"I believe that under your leadership, the Holy Thunder Sect will surely rise again and return to its former glory!"
This sudden action surprised everyone present.
Wu Tian was also stunned for two seconds, then quickly helped Lei Zhengxuan up, saying,
"Sect Leader Lei, what are you doing? Please get up, get up!"
But Lei Zhengxuan had no intention of getting up. He clasped his hands solemnly and said, "Wu Tian, if you do not accept the position of Sect Leader, I will not stand up today!"
Wu Tian was completely dumbfounded, his mind instantly going blank.
What was Lei Zhengxuan's status? He was a person standing at the pinnacle of the world!
Yet, such a person was now showing such humility before him. How could he bear it?
Therefore, he hurriedly said again, "Oh dear, Sect Leader Lei, let's talk properly. It's not appropriate to do this in front of everyone."
"Please get up first, get up. If you keep doing this, I'll be too embarrassed!"
But even after Wu Tian said this, Lei Zhengxuan still did not get up.
The elders, understanding Lei Zhengxuan's intentions, all left their seats and then also knelt before Wu Tian!
Wu Tian's legs suddenly felt a little weak.
One had to realize that to become an elder, one had to be at least a Golden Immortal.
With thirty-four Golden Immortals bowing before him simultaneously, Wu Tian did not have the thick skin to remain composed.
Lei Zhengxuan continued, "Wu Tian, the Thunder God Scepter is the supreme treasure of our Holy Thunder Sect. Whoever obtains it becomes the Sect Leader."
"And now that you are the new owner of the Thunder God Scepter, the position of Sect Leader rightfully belongs to you."
"We are sincere in our wish. We hope you will not refuse!"
However, even after Lei Zhengxuan said this, Wu Tian still felt immense pressure.
He tried his best to remain calm and said, "No, Sect Leader Lei, let's talk things through properly. This is too much, isn't it?"
"Besides, the Holy Thunder Sect is one of the Eight Great Divine Sects. With my strength, how can I possibly hold the position of Sect Leader?"
Lei Zhengxuan remained silent, but his kneeling posture clearly indicated his stance.
Just as Wu Tian was feeling overwhelmed, Lei Qianjiao smiled charmingly and said softly, "Wu Tian, please accept."
"When the Thunder God Scepter was passed to you, didn't the Thunder God himself say that you were to succeed as Sect Leader?"
"So, this is not only the will of the people but also the expectation of the Thunder God. Do you wish to defy the Thunder God's last wish?"
Hearing this, Wu Tian suddenly remembered. That's right, the Thunder God had indeed said something like that before.
The current situation left him with no room to retreat. After a brief struggle, his tense body finally relaxed.
Soon, a wry smile spread across his face, which was filled with helplessness.
"Alright, alright. Since that's the case, I will no longer decline."
"As long as none of you object, I will inherit this position of Sect Leader."
Upon hearing this, Lei Zhengxuan was overjoyed and quickly nodded, saying, "Then, here, I welcome the new Sect Leader to the throne!"
The elders behind him also shouted the same words in unison.
Seeing this unified and grand momentum, Wu Tian couldn't tell if he was happy or not. He only felt a mix of emotions in his heart.
The Eight Great Divine Sects had once seemed so unattainable in his eyes.
But now, he had become the Sect Leader of the Holy Thunder Sect.
Fate was truly an unfathomable thing...