Demons?
The Sect Master furrowed his brow deeply. "This matter is of great importance. Does the young... Great Elder know about it?"
Upon hearing the words "Great Elder," those present frowned, a flicker of displeasure crossing their eyes.
"Is she the Great Elder! She's merely a Nascent Soul stage lass. Even if she reached Nascent Soul at such a young age and is a genius, does she think a Nascent Soul cultivator can become our leader? What a pipe dream!"
"Exactly! If she didn't have Elder Brother's Elder Token! Who would be willing to acknowledge her as the Great Elder?"
"Heh! Elder Token? I suspect Elder Brother's death is inextricably linked to that lass! It's possible Elder Brother was killed by that lass!"
"Alas..." Hearing these words, the Sect Master sighed, his gaze sweeping over the people in the room. He spoke, "Enough, stop talking. Since the Elder Token is in her possession, let her be the Great Elder. Moreover, all of you elders have seen that letter. It truly is the Great Elder's handwriting. If the Great Elder appointed her to that position, it's not for us to say. Rest assured, Elder Brother's death was peculiar, and I will investigate it thoroughly. However, for now, the immediate matter is most important. All elders, please remain calm."
Recalling the letter, several elders frowned and dropped the topic.
That letter was brought to the You Feng Sect by Wan Yun several years ago. The letter stated that the person holding the Elder Token and the letter should succeed him. Thus, Wan Yun became the Great Elder of the You Feng Sect. Although the other elders were not convinced, with that letter and the Elder Token, they did not voice their dissent, and at least, on the surface, everyone appeared to treat her amicably.
At this moment, the Sect Master spoke with a grave expression. "If demons have indeed infiltrated the sect, then this matter is serious... Alright, we will convene a sect-wide assembly tomorrow and have all disciples tested with the Demon Testing Stone. If any demons have indeed infiltrated, remember to capture them alive."
Upon hearing this, the other elders nodded in agreement, except for the Third Elder, who frowned. "Such a grand display, won't it disturb him? Don't forget, the ancient ferocious beast sealed below. If he can open the seal, he can surely find a way to subdue it... If disciples of lower cultivation are present, I fear it may not be prudent."
Hearing this, the others also considered the consequences and asked in unison, "Then what should we do?"
The Third Elder narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said, "How about we, the old guys, investigate secretly and then apprehend him!"
The Sect Master thought for a moment and nodded. "Then we shall trouble the elders."
The elders nodded, their figures flashed, and in the next instant, they all vanished from the Sect Master Peak.
Returning to the Elder Peak, the Fifth Elder glanced at everyone and hesitated before asking, "This matter... should we inform that lass?"
"Inform her about what? She's just a Nascent Soul stage lass, how much help can she offer? Don't think that just because she holds Elder Brother's Elder Token, she's the real Great Elder! Elder Brother's death, I will definitely find out the truth! If that lass is truly responsible, I will never let her off!"
The Second Elder nodded. "Alright, then this matter is settled. It's getting late, everyone go back and rest."
Afterward, the elders began their private investigations.
"Senior Sister, Senior Sister! Will you teach me swordsmanship?"
"Senior Sister, Senior Sister! I can't practice this cultivation technique no matter how hard I try, can you teach me?"
"Senior Sister, Senior Sister..."
Every day, being pestered by Ling Qianji, Ming Li said, "Go find your master..." Who the heck accepted this disciple? Can't they stop bothering her?
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