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Upon returning to the Taiyi Sect of the Great Jin Dynasty, Su Ning did not dwell too much on the gains from the Fallen Demon Valley.

Because he was well aware of the deep-seated problems within the Taiyi Sect...

The faction led by the sect leader Xuan Tianzi has always been the biggest destabilizing factor hindering the Taiyi Sect from consolidating its power, and also the biggest factor targeting himself.

This matter must be resolved as soon as possible, and the sooner the better.

He went straight to the place where Old Ancestor Bai was cultivating in seclusion. After briefly reporting on what he had seen and heard in Tiannan Fallen Demon Valley, the integration of the three sects of Yunmeng Mountain, and Han Li's latest progress, he changed the subject and got to the core issue.

“Master, the sect’s internal affairs, especially the sect leader’s faction, seem to be getting increasingly restless lately.” Su Ning’s tone was calm, but with a hint of coldness. “Senior Brother Xuan Tianzi seems to have some reservations about Yunmeng Mountain and Junior Brother Han’s affairs, and is even making some underhanded moves. If this continues, I fear it will lead to internal strife, which would be detrimental to the overall situation of the sect.”

Upon hearing this, Old Ancestor Bai slowly opened his slightly closed eyes, a hint of understanding and helplessness flashing in them.

How could he not know the thoughts and actions of the Xuan Emperor?
However, the Xuan Tianzi faction was deeply entrenched within the Taiyi Sect, and there was no legitimate reason or overwhelming power to take action against him.

But now it's different.

Suning's return not only brought the surrender of external forces (the three sects of Yunmeng Mountain), but his own cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage and his unfathomable strength also became a key factor that could break the balance.

"Su Ning, what do you mean?" Old Ancestor Bai looked at his disciple who always brought "surprises".

“Hesitation will only lead to more trouble,” Su Ning said in a deep voice. “For the long-term benefit of the Taiyi Sect, I believe that we should remove Xuan Tianzi from his position as sect leader, select a virtuous and capable person, and integrate the sect’s strength to cope with possible major changes in the future.”

After a moment of contemplation, Elder Bai's gaze sharpened: "Xuan Tianzi has been cultivating his power for many years, and his influence is deeply entrenched. Although you and I can suppress him, it will inevitably trigger a violent backlash and damage the vitality of our sect."

“Therefore, we need the support of Martial Uncle Ziyang and Martial Uncle Zhang.” Su Ning clearly had a plan in mind. “Please ask Master to invite the two Martial Uncles for a chat. Chen Ming is a formidable figure, and I’m sure the two Martial Uncles will prioritize the overall interests of the sect. A sect leader who is preoccupied with petty scheming is not conducive to the sect’s development.”

The three Nascent Soul cultivators are the true pillars of the Taiyi Sect and its highest decision-making body.

Once they reach an agreement, the matter of deposing and installing a new sect leader will be legitimate and the resistance will be greatly reduced.

"How about you become the new sect leader?"

"Master is joking! My mind is not on these worldly matters of the sect. If it weren't for Xuan Tianzi's repeated targeting and framing of me, I wouldn't have been able to contact you to take him down."

Old Ancestor Bai gave Su Ning a deep look, and finally nodded: "Alright! Then this old man will accompany you on this journey!"

Several days later, deep within the forbidden grounds of the Taiyi Sect, a supreme meeting known only to four Nascent Soul cultivators was quietly held.

Bai Laozu and Suning arrived together.

Facing Ancestor Ziyang and Ancestor Zhang, Su Ning remained neither humble nor arrogant, and analyzed the situation in detail: First, he stated that during Xuan Tianzi's tenure as sect leader, although he had no major faults, he had little to show for it, and that he was narrow-minded and intolerant of others, which led to serious internal strife and the formation of numerous factions within the sect.

Secondly, it points out that the Great Jin Dynasty is currently experiencing undercurrents, and the power vacuum left by the decline of the Yinluo Sect has attracted the covetousness of various parties. It is precisely because the Taiyi Sect is united and consolidates its strength that it can cope with the changing situation and even go further.

Xuan Tianzi clearly lacked the vision and ability to lead the Taiyi Sect in meeting challenges.

Finally, they offered bait: the allegiance of the three sects of Yunmeng Mountain and the Star Palace of Chaotic Star Sea brought abundant resources and new possibilities.

With the abundant resources allocated by the Taiyi Sect, the three sects of Yunmeng Mountain now have two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and five mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, and another five early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators are about to break through.

If the internal structure of the sect can be well integrated, the strength of Taiyi Sect will surely experience a leap forward, which will be a boon to all disciples.

Su Ning's words were reasonable and well-founded. More importantly, the enormous potential and value he and the emerging forces he represented (including Yunmeng Mountain, Xinggong, and the supporters he gradually gathered within Taiyi Sect) demonstrated could not be ignored by Ziyang Patriarch and Zhang Patriarch.

Moreover, Ancestor Ziyang and Ancestor Zhang had seen through the thoughts of Bai Laogui and Su Ning, and that if they resisted the master and disciple's ideas, it would only put them in a very passive position.

After careful consideration and discussion, the three Nascent Soul Ancestors finally reached a consensus: to depose the Xuan Tianzi from his position as sect leader!
Meanwhile, in order to balance the interests of all parties, appease the Bai family, and ensure that the new sect leader is easy to control, it was decided that Bai Liqin, a direct descendant of Bai, would take over as sect leader. Bai Liqin is a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator with a relatively mild personality but good at handling things.

Once the resolution was made, it was suddenly announced in the form of a joint statement from the three Nascent Soul Ancestors.

On this day, in the main hall of Taiyi Peak, Xuan Tianzi was preparing to preside over the sect meeting as usual.

However, what awaited him was the decree of three Nascent Soul Ancestors!
When the contents of the decree were made public, the entire Taiyi Sect's upper echelons were shaken!
Xuan Tianzi was struck as if by lightning, his face turning deathly pale. He stared incredulously at Bai Laozu and Su Ning, who stood to the side with an indifferent expression, his eyes filled with shock, anger, resentment, and unwillingness!
But he dared not resist!

No one can defy the will of the three Nascent Soul Ancestors!
Especially under the faint yet overwhelming spiritual pressure emanating from Su Ning, he couldn't even utter a word of doubt.

In fact, Xuan Tianzi understood that there was no need for the three Nascent Soul stage ancestors to take action; Su Ning, the god of death, alone could have dealt with him.

In the end, Xuan Tianzi could only be stripped of his sect leader's token and authority on the spot amidst a crowd of complicated gazes, losing face and leaving in a sorry state.

With the support of Bai Laozu, Bai Liqin accepted the position of sect leader amidst a chorus of congratulations (whether genuine or not), feeling both apprehensive and excited.

Su Ning observed all of this with a cold eye, her heart unmoved.

The transfer of power is bound to be accompanied by growing pains, and his goal has been temporarily achieved.

Just when everyone thought he would take this opportunity to vigorously support his own forces and even sideline the new leader, Su Ning made a decision that surprised everyone.

Hello.

After helping Bai Liqin stabilize the situation, Su Ning proposed to Bai Laozu that he wanted to go to the Chaotic Star Sea to inspect the Star Palace and urge Ling Yuling to cultivate, hoping that she could break through as soon as possible and prepare for the "Star Spirit Body" that might be needed in the future.

Old Master Bai naturally understood the deeper meaning behind his disciple Su Ning's actions...

It was both because something was indeed going on and to avoid the undercurrents and purges that would inevitably occur within the sect, caused by Xuan Tianzi's unwillingness to accept defeat.

In addition, he didn't want the Bai family and the new leader to be wary or misunderstand, after all, Suning is not a political novice like Musk.

Su Ning wisely chose to remain aloof, leaving the "dirty work" of dealing with the remnants of Xuan Tianzi's forces to Bai Laozu and the Bai family.

“Go! With your master here, the Xuan Emperor can’t overturn the heavens.” Old Ancestor Bai nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

This disciple is not only incredibly strong, but also has a meticulous and insightful mind.

Su Ning smiled slightly, cupped his hands in farewell, and turned away without looking back, disappearing into the horizon as a streak of light.

As expected, this was exactly what Suning had predicted.

Not long after he left, how could the deposed Emperor Xuan be willing to accept this?

He secretly gathered the forces that remained loyal to him, as well as those cultivators who were dissatisfied with Bai Liqin's rise to power, and began to obstruct the sect at every turn, outwardly complying but inwardly resisting, and even secretly plotting a counterattack.

Inside the Taiyi Sect, a covert battle and bloodshed surrounding the transition of power between the old and new regimes quietly begins.

But this has little to do with Suning, which has now fled overseas.

He cleverly escaped the center of the vortex, leaving the trouble to the Bai family, while he himself was happy to have some peace and quiet.

He went straight through the ultra-long-distance teleportation array and arrived at the Chaotic Star Sea Palace.

Under Ling Yuling's management, Xinggong has gradually recovered from the trauma of the great war and, thanks to its backing by Taiyi Sect, has gained a relatively stable environment for development.

Ling Yuling was both surprised and delighted to see Su Ning arrive so suddenly.

"You came!"

"Yes, I came to see you. And also to urge you to cultivate." Su Ning looked at his confidante and his tone softened considerably. "Your cultivation progress is related to a major event in the future, so you need to speed it up."

Ling Yuling was exceptionally intelligent and vaguely guessed that it might be related to Su Ning's attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she nodded solemnly: "I will definitely work hard and never hold you back."

So Su Ning settled down in the Star Palace, personally guiding Ling Yuling's cultivation and providing her with abundant resources. On the other hand, he also went into seclusion with her to comprehend what he had learned from the Fallen Demon Valley and the Spirit Garden, further solidifying his foundation and making final preparations for the ultimate chasm of becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator. Moreover, Su Ning also took Ling Yuling to the Taixu Realm to witness her true abilities.

The chaotic sea of ​​stars is vast and magnificent, but the Star Palace is serene.

Only the sound of the ocean waves accompanied the couple as they walked hand in hand toward a higher realm of Tao.

At this moment, Ling Yuling looked at the man in front of her who was meditating with his eyes closed, and in a daze, she seemed to see her parents, the Star Palace Saints, again.

Her initial reliance on the strong man's mentality changed, and she gradually came to genuinely like him.

The turmoil within the distant Taiyi Sect of the Great Jin Dynasty seemed to have nothing to do with them anymore.

Suning's move not only fulfilled its mission of cultivation but also avoided controversy, achieving two goals at once.

……

Just as Su Ning had predicted, the peace within the Taiyi Sect did not last long after he left for the Chaotic Star Sea.

The humiliation of being deposed and the hatred of having his power taken away burned like poisonous fire in Xuan Tianzi's heart, leaving him no peace day or night. Although he was stripped of his position as sect leader, his forces, cultivated over many years, were deeply entrenched and still controlled many key departments of the sect, as well as a group of elders and disciples who were loyal to him or had old grudges against the Bai family.

Although the newly appointed sect leader Bai Liqin has the support of the old ancestor Bai, he is still relatively inexperienced and his cultivation level is only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. He is inevitably hesitant and timid in his actions and finds it difficult to win over the masses.

Emperor Xuan, recognizing this, began to make frequent, clandestine moves.

They might instruct their cronies to outwardly comply with sect affairs while inwardly resisting them, hindering them at every turn; or spread rumors to undermine Bai Liqin's prestige; or even secretly win over and threaten the neutral elders in an attempt to regroup their forces.

The Bai family is certainly not one to be trifled with.

With the tacit approval or even covert support of the Bai family patriarch, the Bai family forces, led by Bai Liqin, launched a fierce counterattack.

Using their power as leaders, they constantly adjusted personnel, removing Xuan Tianzi's confidants from key positions and replacing them with their own people.

Even many of Xuan Tianzi's confidants were arranged to be cannon fodder, which immediately made Xuan Tianzi feel what thunder and rain meant.

At the same time, in terms of resource allocation and task assignment, there is a clear bias towards the White faction, and they have begun to deliberately suppress and exclude Xuan Tianzi's clansmen and related forces.

The friction between the two sides gradually escalated from undercurrents to open conflict.

Within the Taiyi Sect, battles frequently erupt due to verbal disputes or mission conflicts, sometimes even resulting in elders clashing and drawing swords at each other during council meetings.

The atmosphere within the sect became oppressive and tense, with factions clearly divided. The once number one sect was now showing signs of internal strife and disintegration.

Although Bai Laozu was a Nascent Soul cultivator, he couldn't directly attack Xuan Tianzi, who was in the Nascent Soul stage, and his followers, lest he be accused of bullying the weak and discourage his other disciples.

He mostly stayed behind the scenes, providing support and strategies for the Bai family.

However, the Bai family's continuous, even excessive, suppression finally drove Xuan Tianzi and his core followers to the brink of despair.

Their cultivation resources were drastically reduced, their disciples were ostracized, and even their family members began to suffer various forms of unfair treatment.

A cornered dog will jump over the wall; a cornered rabbit will bite.

The resentment and despair in Xuan Tianzi's heart eventually overwhelmed his reason.

He knew that under the pressure of the three Nascent Soul Ancestors, he had no chance of winning in a direct confrontation and no hope of revenge.

A crazy and malicious idea began to take root in his mind...

If I can't have it, then nobody else should have a good time either!
The Bai family, in particular, must pay the price!

On this day, Xuan Tianzi feigned a meeting with the new sect leader, Bai Liqin, claiming that he was willing to relinquish the last part of his power in order to ease tensions. The meeting place was a secluded council hall on the secondary peak.

Although Bai Liqin was wary, he was confident that he had the support of his ancestor and that he himself was a Nascent Soul cultivator, so he took two elders from the Bai family to the appointment.

Little did they know, this was a complete trap!

The moment the new sect leader Bai Liqin and his two companions stepped into the council hall, Xuan Tianzi revealed a ferocious and resolute smile!

"Young man of the Bai family! Come with me on my journey!"

He roared wildly and, without hesitation, reversed his nascent soul, detonating his life's cultivation!

The resolute self-destruction of a peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was so powerful it could be described as earth-shattering!

“Rumble——!!!”

An earth-shattering bang!

The entire secondary peak shook violently in the terrifying explosion, and its summit was instantly flattened!

A blinding white light and a violent energy shockwave swept out, turning the council hall and everything around it into dust!

Bai Liqin and the two Nascent Soul stage elders he brought with him didn't even have time to react before they were completely swallowed up by the destructive energy amidst Xuan Tianzi's maniacal laughter, their bodies and souls annihilated!
Xuan Tianzi himself naturally disappeared completely from the world in this self-destruction.

When the news spread, the entire family was shocked!
Everyone was shocked by Xuan Tianzi's madness and decisiveness.

A promising mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator ultimately chose such a tragic end, perishing together with the new sect leader!

The internal struggle within the Taiyi Sect finally came to an abrupt end in such a tragic and heroic manner.

After learning the news, Old Ancestor Bai remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a long, complex sigh.

Although he had anticipated a conflict, he had not expected the Xuan Emperor to be so fierce (or rather, so insane).

Bai Liqin's death was a heavy blow to the Bai family.

A sect cannot be without a leader for a single day. After this internal strife, the Taiyi Sect's leadership has suffered heavy losses and is in a state of panic. They urgently need a strong figure to stabilize the situation and clean up the mess.

Meanwhile, Su Ning, who was in seclusion in the Chaotic Star Sea with Ling Yuling, received an urgent message from Old Ancestor Bai at the highest level.

Upon learning of the dramatic changes within the sect, especially the news of Xuan Tianzi's self-destruction and Bai Liqin's death, Su Ning was stunned for a long time.

Although he had anticipated that internal strife was inevitable, he had not expected it to be this brutal.

He immediately ended his seclusion, instructed Ling Yuling to continue her cultivation, and then returned to the Taiyi Sect of the Great Jin Dynasty as quickly as possible via the teleportation array.

At this moment, the Taiyi Sect was shrouded in an atmosphere of sorrow and unease.

On the main peak, the Ziyang Ancestor and the Zhang Ancestor, who were temporarily in charge of the overall situation, also had their brows furrowed.

The three Nascent Soul Ancestors reunited, and this time, their core member became Su Ning, who had just returned.

"Su Ning, you've seen the situation yourself," Elder Bai said gravely. "The sect has suffered such a great upheaval, the position of sect leader is vacant, and morale is low. Although the Xuan Tianzi faction is leaderless, the remaining forces still need to be managed and appeased. The most urgent task is to establish a new sect leader as soon as possible to stabilize the situation."

The Purple Sun Ancestor interjected, "With Li Qin dead, the Bai family can't find a more suitable candidate for the time being. The other Nascent Soul elders in the sect either lack prestige or are too deeply involved with various parties, making it difficult for them to command respect."

Standing to the side, Elder Zhang looked intently at Su Ning and directly announced the decision they had made after discussing it: "Su Ning, the three of us unanimously believe that it is most appropriate for your eldest son, Su Mo, to succeed as sect leader!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ning was slightly taken aback.

He never expected the three patriarchs to make this decision.

While this is the goal Suning has always wanted to achieve, it's perhaps a bit too simplistic.

Immediately, Su Ning understood the key point: the current position of sect leader was a hot potato, and handing it over to the Su family would allow them to avoid the risks.

Old Ancestor Bai explained, “Although Su Mo is young, he has already reached the late stage of Core Formation, just one step away from Nascent Soul. As your eldest son, his background is strong enough to deter those who dare to harm him. More importantly, he is neither a direct descendant of the Bai family nor a former subordinate of Xuan Tianzi, so his status is relatively transcendent. Having him as the sect leader will help ease the divisions caused by the internal strife within the sect and make him more easily accepted by various factions. Moreover, this young man is calm and fair in his dealings, much like you, and is a promising talent.”

Ancestor Ziyang and Ancestor Zhang also nodded in agreement.

Recommending Su Mo is not only a realistic choice, but also an investment in and commitment to Suning's strength, contributions, and future potential.

After a moment's thought, Su Ning understood the profound meaning behind the three patriarchs' words.

This is indeed the option that best balances the interests of all parties at present.

Moreover, this is also an excellent experience and opportunity for Su Mo.

“Since the three Supreme Ancestors have made a unanimous decision, this disciple has no objection.” Su Ning cupped his hands and said, “It’s just that Su Mo is young and inexperienced, and he still needs the support and guidance of the three Supreme Ancestors and all the elders.”

“Of course.” The three Nascent Soul Ancestors breathed a sigh of relief when Su Ning agreed.

Thus, with the joint support of the three Nascent Soul Ancestors, and amidst a sea of ​​astonished and complex gazes, the young Su Mo was pushed to the forefront and officially took over the position of Sect Leader of Taiyi Sect!
For a cultivator in his early thirties to become the leader of the number one sect in the world is unprecedented in the history of the Taiyi Sect.

However, considering that he was backed by three Nascent Soul Ancestors and the infamous Su Ning, as well as the sect's current special circumstances, no one dared to openly oppose him.

Su Ning stayed behind for the time being, serving as the Law Enforcement Elder and "Father of the Sect Leader," to assist his son in quickly reorganizing the sect with swift and decisive measures, appeasing all parties, eliminating the remaining forces of the Xuan Tianzi Sect, redistributing benefits, and rapidly quelling the turmoil within the Taiyi Sect.

A fierce internal struggle ended in a way that surprised everyone.

The Taiyi Sect has welcomed its youngest leader in history, which also heralds a complete reshuffling of the power structure and the beginning of a new era dominated by the influence of Suning and his family.

After helping his son stabilize the situation, Su Ning once again turned his attention to the distant Chaotic Star Sea and the even higher realm of Nascent Soul.

...(End of chapter)