Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Kong Xuan no longer hesitated and immediately bowed deeply in respect:

"Thank you for your kindness, Master!"

"Kong Xuan will certainly live up to the leader's expectations and will do everything in his power to protect the lineage of our Jie Sect!"

The sound was resounding and echoed throughout the Biyou Palace.

Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader burst into laughter:

"good!"

"I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

He raised his hand and waved it, and a sword-shaped token flew through the air and hovered in front of Kong Xuan.

The token is entirely black, with the ancient seal character "截" (jie) engraved on it, its sword intent soaring to the heavens.

"This is the order from the Vice Leader of the Jie Sect."

"With this token, one can mobilize disciples of the Jie Sect to enter and leave the forbidden area of ​​Biyou Palace and comprehend the Daoist principles surrounding the Zhuxian Sword Formation."

"During the Great Tribulation, you will temporarily reside on Golden Turtle Island to recover from your injuries and improve your cultivation as soon as possible."

Kong Xuan solemnly accepted the token.

The token felt slightly heavy in my hand, and the sword energy flowed around it, subtly resonating with the four swords of Zhuxian.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he knew this order was extraordinary.

It contains a sword intent that reaches the heavens, capable of blocking a strike from a peak Quasi-Saint.

More importantly, the token is connected to the fortune of the Jie Sect.

Those who hold this command will be protected by the fortune of the Jie Sect.

"Thank you for the order, Master!"

Kong Xuan bowed again.

The Taoist priest Duobao, who was standing to the side, was already dumbfounded.

He stared wide-eyed at the pitch-black token in Kong Xuan's hand, his heart churning with turbulent emotions.

The position of vice-leader?

Did the master really bestow this position upon Kong Xuan?

Having followed Tongtian for countless eons, Duobao knew all too well how prestigious the position of Vice Master was.

Since its founding, the position of vice leader of the Jie Sect has remained vacant.

Even his personally taught disciple had never attained this position.

I thought that Master would leave this position for someone with affinity, or simply never set it up again.

Who would have thought that today it would be directly bestowed upon a newly converted monk like Kong Xuan?

Duobao's heart was filled with complex emotions.

He was not jealous of Kong Xuan's strength.

He had witnessed the power of the divine light of the Great Dao with his own eyes.

Even he himself was ashamed of his own supernatural power, which could harm a sage.

However, the position of vice leader is related to the distribution of power within the Jie Sect.

Kong Xuan has just joined the sect and has already obtained such a high position. Will the disciples in the sect be convinced?

Which of those personal disciples and attendants of the Seven Immortals wasn't a proud and arrogant person?

Duobao opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

The Master of Heaven seemed to sense something and turned to look at Duobao:

"Duobao, do you have something to say?"

Duobao's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed:

"This disciple dares not."

"However... Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan has already been appointed as the Vice Leader since joining the sect, which may cause concern among the disciples..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tongtian waved his hand to interrupt:

"Why should I need others to comment on my actions?"

"Kong Xuan is qualified to injure Zhunti."

"If anyone is dissatisfied, let him come to Biyou Palace to find me."

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Duobao dared not speak further and bowed his head in agreement:

"Disciple understands."

Tongtian then looked at Kong Xuan, his tone softening slightly:

"Kong Xuan, you are new to the sect, and some disciples may be dissatisfied with you."

"But since I have granted you this position, no one will dare to openly make things difficult for you."

"As for the shadows... hehe, the great calamity is just the right time to hone one's skills."

Kong Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said:

"Rest assured, Master."

"Now that Kong Xuan has obtained this position, he should win people over with his strength."

"If any disciple challenges me, Kong Xuan will accept."

Tongtian nodded in satisfaction:

"With such character, he is truly worthy of being the son of Yuanfeng."

"Go to the side hall to heal your wounds and restore your spiritual power."

"Three days from now, I will hold a ceremony to confer upon you the title of Vice Leader, and announce it to the entire world."

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan was once again shocked.

A investiture ceremony?

Should we also proclaim this to the primordial world?

This is a move to completely thrust himself into the limelight!

But he soon realized it.

Tongtian's actions were both a demonstration of the Jie Sect's strength and a show of force to the saints.

Kong Xuan was able to injure Zhunti, and now he has joined the Jie Sect as its vice leader.

This news shook the entire world.

What face do the two Western saints have left?

How should the Chan sect respond?

"Yes."

Kong Xuan suppressed his distracting thoughts and bowed as he withdrew.

Daoist Duobao personally led the way, taking him to the side hall.

The two left Biyou Palace and traveled on clouds.

Duobao remained silent throughout the journey.

Kong Xuan also did not speak first.

Halfway there, Duobao suddenly stopped and turned to look at Kong Xuan:

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, no, you should now be called the Vice Master."

Duobao's voice is complex:

"I have a question that I do not understand, and I hope the Vice Master can enlighten me."

Kong Xuan stopped in his tracks:

"Speaking."

Duobao stared directly into Kong Xuan's eyes:

"What is the origin of your divine light of the Great Dao?"

"The ability to harm even a saint is no ordinary supernatural power."

Kong Xuan was already prepared and calmly said:

"When opportunity knocks, the Great Way smiles upon you."

"I'm not entirely sure of the specific reasons either."

Duobao gave him a deep look and didn't ask any more questions.

He changed the subject:

"Is the Vice Leader aware that the Jie Sect has numerous disciples with complex and intertwined relationships?"

"Personal disciples, the Seven Immortal Attendants, outer disciples... each has their own faction."

"You have been given a high position so soon after joining the church, which will surely cause discontent among some people."

Kong Xuan smiled slightly:

"Thanks for reminding me."

"However, since I dared to accept this position, I am not afraid of the challenges."

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Duobao's eyes.

This child's character is indeed extraordinary.

No wonder Master values ​​it so much.

He said no more and continued to lead the way.

A moment later, the two arrived at a side hall.

The palace is ancient and simple, with a rich spiritual energy and a subtle flow of sword intent.

"This place was originally where the Holy Mother Jinling practiced. She is now assisting Wen Zhong in the Shang Dynasty, and the temple is now empty."

"The vice leader may reside here temporarily."

"There is a spirit-gathering array in the hall, with abundant spiritual energy, which can help you recover."

After Duobao finished speaking, he cupped his hands in farewell and took his leave.

Kong Xuan saw Duobao off and stepped into the hall.

The interior of the hall was simply furnished with a bed, a futon, a table, and an incense burner.

A sword painting hangs on the wall, its aura chilling.

Kong Xuan sat cross-legged on the futon, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing.

His spiritual energy was nearly depleted, and his meridians ached slightly.

The battle with Zhunti just now, though seemingly a successful scheme, was actually extremely dangerous.

If it weren't for the karma of the immortal volcano, I would have already been converted.

"The sage... is indeed unfathomable."

Kong Xuan sighed inwardly.

Even if one possesses the Great Dao Light, insufficient spiritual power remains a fatal weakness.

Although the divine light of the Great Dao is powerful, it consumes a great deal of energy.

With his current cultivation level, he can only use it three times at most before he runs out of strength.

But even a sage possesses boundless power, and in a protracted war, he will inevitably be defeated.

"We must improve our cultivation level as soon as possible."

Kong Xuan pondered this in his heart.

Now that he has become a Chaos Demon God, his cultivation speed far surpasses that of before.

In addition, the position of vice leader of the Jie Sect allows for the mobilization of countless resources.

After recovering his spiritual power, the most urgent task is to rebuild the Hunyuan Dao.

The path to becoming a Quasi-Saint has come to an end; only the Path of Primordial Chaos can lead directly to the Great Dao.

However, starting over after losing one's skills carries extremely high risks.

During this great calamity, dangers lurk everywhere.

If one's moral character declines, one may be taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals.

"We need to find a safe place, or perhaps ask the Tongtian Sect Master for protection..."

As Kong Xuan was pondering, a thought suddenly struck him.

He took out the Vice Leader's token and probed it with his divine sense.

Information emerges from the token.

List of disciples of the Jie Sect, its rules and regulations, and access restrictions for various forbidden areas...

There are also several unread messages.

Kong Xuan scanned the area with his divine sense and raised an eyebrow slightly.

The messages came from different disciples, and their contents were largely the same.

They were all congratulating him on becoming the vice leader.

Among them were figures like Duobao and Zhao Gongming.

However, there were a few sarcastic and unsettling messages.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan on obtaining the position of Vice Leader. May you cultivate diligently and live up to the Leader's expectations. — Wuyun Xian"

"The position of Vice Leader carries great responsibility. Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan is new to the sect. If you have any questions, you may come to me. — Chang Er Ding Guang Xian"

"The investiture ceremony will be held in three days. I, the humble Taoist, will certainly be there to witness the ceremony. — Qiu Shou Xian"

Kong Xuan sneered.

These messages, seemingly congratulatory, actually contain hidden veiled meaning.

Wuyun Xian, Changer Dingguang Xian, Qiushou Xian...

They were all attendants of the Seven Immortals, and core disciples of the Jie Sect.

Their dissatisfaction was entirely expected.

The others were alright, but the long-eared Dingguang Immortal Kong Xuan had no intention of letting him go.

Three days later, we'll use this rabbit to establish our authority!