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When the two heard this, their expressions changed slightly.

But Master Wan quickly reacted and said respectfully, "If it weren't for Senior's help, Mingyin Valley wouldn't even be able to keep the only 10% share, let alone the 20% share. The top-grade spirit stones in the 10% share should be handed over to Senior."

Qin Gang also said: "Tiangang Sword Sect will follow the arrangements of the seniors."

The most valuable thing in the Yuyang Mountain mine is the top-grade spirit stone, so naturally they are unwilling to hand it over to the Lingyun Sect.

But if it weren't for Chen Yuan, they wouldn't even be able to get this 10% share, so how dare they go against Chen Yuan's wishes.

Chen Yuan smiled slightly: "Then I'll have to trouble the two Taoist friends to make an agreement with Elder Zhuge, so as to avoid any rift when the head of your sect returns in the future."

The two men agreed immediately. Upon seeing this, Zhuge Qi took out a cloud-patterned jade pendant and a blank jade slip. After drafting the agreement, he asked Chen Yuan to review it first.

After Chen Yuan nodded, Zhuge Qi copied the jade slip twice more, left the sect leader's seal, and gave them to Qin Gang and Wan Shihun.

The two did not dare to be negligent and left their seals as the head of the sect one after another, while the other three kept the contracts separately.

The alliance of the six sects ended at this point. The Lingyun Sect occupied 40% of the Yuyang Mountain's mineral veins and 60% of the top-grade spirit stones. The Tiangang Sword Sect occupied 30%, the Mingyin Valley occupied 20%, and the Ziyang Sect occupied 10%.

The Zi Yang Sect suffered the heaviest losses, while Wan Shou Mountain and Gui Yuan Sect lost all their shares and no longer had anything to do with the Yu Yang Mountain mine.

After the three sects made the agreement, Qin Gang and Wan Shihun were very tactful and immediately said goodbye and left.

They knew that Chen Yuan had been away from the sect for a hundred years and had returned today to serve as the supreme elder. He would definitely have some exchanges with the elders in the sect.

Chen Yuan did not try to persuade him to stay, but simply bowed to the handsome Taoist and said, "I will always remember the kindness of Daoist Zhang in giving me the sword. I will visit you again in the future."

The handsome Taoist returned the greeting and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Senior saved many of our sect's disciples and preserved the vitality of our sect. Naturally, I must repay you."

Chen Yuan smiled and saluted Ren You again: "Daoyou Ren, I haven't seen you for many years. Congratulations on your success in making the golden elixir."

Ren You returned the greeting with a complicated expression: "Since we parted in the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain, I often think of the time when I fought against the enemy side by side with my fellow Taoist in the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain."

"Chen... Senior Chen's style of fighting eight people alone has always been in my mind. I didn't expect that when we met again, Senior had already successfully formed a fetus and was far ahead of me."

Chen Yuan frowned slightly: "I met Daoyou Ren when we were still little friends. Daoyou called me senior, which made us feel a lot more distant."

Ren You shook his head: "For cultivators of my generation, those who have achieved success come first. The senior is already a Nascent Soul cultivator, and I am only a Core Forming cultivator. How can I go beyond the rules?"

Chen Yuan sighed secretly. Even an indomitable swordsman would not dare to break this restraint.

However, if a Nascent Soul cultivator was friendly in front of him and treated him as an equal, he would definitely be respectful as well.

There is a deep gap between Nascent Soul and Core Formation.

He stopped trying to persuade her and just said, "When I have time in the future, I will visit Fellow Daoist Ren again."

After the monks from the two sects left, Chen Yuan and a group of Lingyun sect elders also returned to the sect’s headquarters and landed on the top of the mountain.

Under the guidance of Duan Quan, Chen Yuan walked into the attic and went straight to the third floor.

When sitting down, Chen Yuan asked Jin Luoheng to sit in the first seat.

Jin Luoheng refused to accept the offer: "Although you are my disciple, you are also a Yuanying cultivator and the supreme elder of our sect. As long as the master has not returned, you are the leader of the sect. How can I, the master, be above you?"

Chen Yuan then gave up and sat in the main seat.

He was not being hypocritical. Jin Luoheng treated him very well. In the world of immortal cultivation, the most important thing is the inheritance of master and disciple. The grace of teaching is more important than the grace of raising a child. No matter how high the disciple's cultivation level is, he must respect his teacher.

If Jin Luoheng didn't give the order, he would never take the main seat on his own initiative.

The remaining seats were divided into two rows, with the first seat on the left being the most honorable. Zhuge Qi was very humble and invited Jin Luoheng to take a seat.

Among the three elders of the Lingyun Sect who were in the late Jindan stage, Zhuge Qi was the most respected, Chu Guangkai was the second, and Jin Luoheng was the last.

In terms of strength, Zhuge Qi and Jin Luoheng are on par with each other, but Zhuge Qi's cultivation is more profound.

Chu Guangkai broke through the bottleneck in the late stage the latest and had the lowest strength, but he was a disciple of Xuanyuanzi and a senior brother of Zhuge Qi, and had a very high status, even above Jin Luoheng.

Jin Luoheng joined the sect through the Ascension Conference. His master was only an early Jindan cultivator with mediocre strength and had passed away long ago. Therefore, he had a very shallow foundation in the Lingyun Sect.

The reason why he has the strength and cultivation level he has today is mostly due to his own luck and the care of Xuan Yuanzi, and he does not have many friends.

But now it’s different. Chen Yuan has returned to the sect, and Jin Luoheng, as Chen Yuan’s master, has naturally risen in status.

But Jin Luoheng still declined and took the initiative to sit in the first seat on the right, which was slightly worse than the left seat.

Zhuge Qi wanted to persuade him again, but Jin Luoheng said calmly: "Elder Zhuge is the disciple of the headmaster, holding the seal of the headmaster and exercising the power of the headmaster. He cannot be below Jin."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Qi immediately took out the cloud-patterned jade pendant and presented it to Chen Yuan with both hands: "Now that the Grand Elder has returned to the sect, he should be in charge of our sect. Please accept the seal of the headmaster."

Chen Yuan shook his head slightly: "I have been away from the sect for more than 130 years. I just returned to the sect today. If I take away the seal of the head immediately, it may cause unrest in the sect."

"The seal should still be held by Elder Zhuge to reassure the people in the sect."

Zhuge Qi said: "Zhuge's cultivation is low..."

"Don't worry, Elder Zhuge. I have no other intentions." Chen Yuan said in a gentle voice, "Our sect has always let the Jindan elders handle the affairs of the sect. I have just formed an infant and need to focus on cultivation. I ask Elder Zhuge to take charge of the sect on my behalf."

Zhuge Qi hesitated for a moment and said, "Zhuge is not very virtuous and talented. Can I ask Elder Jin to assist me?"

Chen Yuan still refused: "Master still needs to polish his true essence and prepare to form an infant, so he has no time to take care of other things. Please ask Elder Zhuge to take charge of the affairs of the sect." Zhuge Qi's heart trembled, he put away the cloud pattern jade pendant, clasped his fists and bowed: "Zhuge understands."

Chen Yuan established his authority in front of the cultivators from the six sects today and secured 20% of the mineral vein share and 40% of the top-grade spirit stone share for the Lingyun Sect. After returning to the sect, he will surely be highly respected by the disciples and supported by the Jindan elders.

Before Xuan Yuanzi returned, Chen Yuan was the head of Lingyun Sect.

He didn't dare to keep the seal of the leader for fear of causing dissatisfaction among Chen Yuan, but Chen Yuan refused to accept it several times, which probably meant he really had no such intention.

But Chen Yuan's words that Jin Luoheng was "polishing his true essence and preparing to form a baby" made Zhuge Qi worried. Would Chen Yuan let him give up the chance to form a baby?

Since the matter concerned the path of cultivation, Zhuge Qi was no longer as calm as when he presented the seal of the leader, and slowly sat down.

Zhuge Qi finally took his seat, and the other elders followed closely behind him. There was a hint of intimacy in the looks they gave Chen Yuan.

Although Chen Yuan is a Nascent Soul cultivator, he has been away from the sect for a hundred years and is not familiar with everyone.

Over the past one hundred years, Zhuge Qi has been in charge of the sect on behalf of Xuan Yuanzi. His reputation has been growing. He is fair, decisive and resolute, and is highly respected by everyone.

As soon as Chen Yuan returned to the sect, he took away the leader's seal and monopolized all power. No matter how powerful he is, it is inevitable that he will create alienation among people.

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After everyone sat down, Chen Yuan looked around and said slowly: "All of you elders were my predecessors in the past. Elder Ji once argued for me outside the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain and almost accepted me as his disciple..."

Ji Bin looked a little embarrassed and lowered his head slightly.

"I went to the Demon-Slaying Desert to fight against the demon cultivators. The first time I participated in the battle, it was Elder Zhuge and Elder Wu who led the team..."

Both of them were a little surprised. They themselves didn't know that they had such a connection with Chen Yuan.

"I have heard of Elder Chu and Elder Duan for a long time..."

Chen Yuan paused and said, "In the past hundred years, our sect has experienced great changes, but it has remained standing. One reason is the blessing of the sect leader, and the other is the concerted efforts of the elders to support the sect."

"I have been away from the sect for a hundred years and have made no contribution to the sect. I am far inferior to you all."

After saying that, he stood up and bowed to everyone.

Upon seeing this, everyone stood up and returned the greeting, with a hint of familiarity in their eyes.

No matter what Chen Yuan was thinking, the behavior of a Nascent Soul cultivator was very useful to these Jindan elders.

Chu Guang laughed and said, "The Grand Elder returned today and severely injured Taoist Du Kun, bringing glory to our sect. He also won 20% of the mineral vein share and 40% of the top-grade spirit stone share in one fell swoop. His contribution to the sect has far exceeded ours."

Ji Bin looked a little terrified, and clasped his fists and said, "I was blind and did not see the great talent of the Grand Elder. I even wanted to take the Grand Elder as my disciple. I am sorry for the offense. I hope the Grand Elder will forgive me."

Chen Yuan said in a gentle voice: "Elder Ji, you are too kind. If it weren't for Master and Elder Ji's care, I would not have been able to escape from the Dongxu Mountain Secret Realm unscathed. There is no need to bring up the past."

Ji Bin breathed a sigh of relief. He accepted Chen Yuan as his disciple because he was attracted by the spiritual herbs in Chen Yuan's hands. After Chen Yuan refused, he even threatened him.

If Chen Yuan holds on to him, he will definitely be in trouble.

Chen Yuan sat down again, raised his hand and pressed it down, and said with a smile: "Elders, please take a seat."

Everyone sat down, and Chen Yuan's smile faded. He said in a deep voice: "The elders have made great contributions to the sect, but the reason why our sect has stood for thousands of years is because there have been Nascent Soul cultivators in every generation, so that the inheritance can continue."

"The master has only been away from the sect for twenty years, and our sect has been oppressed by the Ziyang Sect. We even almost gave up 10% of the share of the Yuyang Mountain mineral vein."

"Now, I don't know when the master will return. Since I have assumed the position of the Grand Elder, I am responsible for the rise and fall of the sect."

"Before the return of the Sect Master, all matters of this sect, big or small, will be managed by Elder Zhuge."

"But if it involves a Nascent Soul cultivator, the survival of the sect must be decided by me. Do the elders have any objections?"

Ji Bin said without hesitation: "Ji supports the Supreme Elder!"

Wu Zexian clasped his fists and said, "Wu will obey the orders of the Supreme Elder."

Duan Quan and Chu Guangkai both expressed their agreement.

Jin Luoheng naturally supported Chen Yuan, and everyone's eyes fell on Zhuge Qi.

Zhuge Qi hesitated, and everyone knew why he hesitated.

Finally, Zhuge Qi took a deep breath and said slowly: "Zhuge obeys the order of the Supreme Elder."

Chen Yuan smiled and said, "I know what Elder Zhuge is worried about. Elder Zhuge's matter of forming a baby should indeed be put aside for now."

Zhuge Qi's eyes dimmed, and he said in a deep voice: "Zhuge obeys your command."

Everyone sighed in their hearts, and there was a hint of sympathy in their eyes when they looked at him.

Jin Luoheng has a Nascent Soul disciple, and no one can compete with him.

Chen Yuan added: "Elder Zhuge formed a baby in order to deal with the Ziyang Sect. But after I returned to the sect, Taoist Du Kun is no longer a concern, so there is no need to consume the essence of the spiritual vein."

"I have other arrangements for Master and Elder Zhuge to form a baby. We will discuss this later." (End of this chapter)