How did a demonic witch become the leader of the righteous path?

Chapter 90 Yu Zhao: My Senior Brother Wang, who's obsessed with courting death (4,000-word chapter)

No one knows who will win or lose in the battle between Xuanji Zhenren and the Dragon Emperor.

Some people think that Xuanji Zhenren won because when the two reappeared, the Dragon Emperor had a sword wound on his chest, while Xuanji Zhenren only had a slightly dirty hem of her skirt, so she naturally won.

However, some hold the opposite view, arguing that although Xuanji Zhenren's skirt was only slightly dirty, the blood at the corner of her mouth clearly indicated that she was also injured, thus giving the Dragon Emperor a slight advantage.

The two sides argued incessantly, which was understandable given their idleness. It was mainly because both Xuanji Zhenren and the Dragon Emperor were renowned figures, and it was rare for powerful beings of their caliber to openly wage war.

This incident, which was so rare, naturally sparked a heated debate in the cultivation world.

Regardless of any external turmoil, after this battle, Master Xuanji returned directly to the Dragon-Tiger Holy Land.

She had barely returned to her cave when True Person Tian Shu came to her door. With True Person Tian Shu's cultivation level, he could tell at a glance that his junior sister had suffered a considerable injury.

He immediately frowned, saying with a hint of helplessness, "Why did you have to provoke the Dragon Emperor? Now you're injured yourself."

"He didn't fare well either." Xuanji Zhenren raised her pretty face, her face full of pride.

Tian Shu Zhenren was speechless for a moment, then threw over a jade bottle containing healing pills unique to the Dragon Tiger Holy Land.

"Tell me, why are you causing trouble for the Dragon Emperor?"

He didn't believe his junior sister was acting on impulse. At their level, every word and action carries too much weight. Although his junior sister was impulsive, she was definitely not the kind of person who disregarded the bigger picture.

She must have had a deeper reason for going to fight the Dragon Emperor.

Master Xuanji took the pill bottle, poured out a pill without thinking, and swallowed it. Then he smiled and said, "As expected, I can't hide it from you, Senior Brother. I did have other ideas for causing trouble for him. I feel that he has been acting dishonestly lately. He sent his son to our territory to eat people. This is most likely to test our attitude."

"If I don't take a firm stance, who knows what trouble he might cause. Senior brother, haven't you noticed how unpredictable the situation is these days?"

As the head of the Dragon Tiger Holy Land, how could Master Tian Shu not have discovered it?

Even if he discovered it, he dared not act rashly. He was the leader of a sect and could not act lightly. If he acted rashly, it might involve the lives of many people.

Now that his junior sister had pointed this out, he stopped pretending to be ignorant and sighed, "Alas! How could I not have noticed? But junior sister, the situation is treacherous now, and all forces are watching in the shadows. It would be inappropriate for our Dragon Tiger Holy Land to take the lead."

Clearly, he did not approve of Xuanji Zhenren's flamboyant style of doing things.

These words drew a roll of the eyes from Master Xuanji, who said bluntly, "Senior brother, you're really getting old. You're so timid and hesitant in your actions. Do you think we, the Dragon Tiger Holy Land, can stay out of this by hiding in our shells?"

Once it's confirmed that the Great Ancestor of Dayan is truly dead, do you believe the world will immediately descend into chaos?

Chaos is approaching; only swift and decisive action can ensure self-preservation!

In Xuanji Zhenren's view, the world was already in chaos, her master Lingxiao Tianshi had disappeared, and the fate of Emperor Dayan Taizu was unknown.

With both pillars of strength in disarray, once all factions are certain that the Great Ancestor of the Great Yan Dynasty has fallen, it will inevitably usher in an era of chaos.

Who will be able to remain unscathed at that time?

Seeing that his senior brother still looked bitter and resentful, Master Xuanji continued, "The Purple Extreme Holy Sect and the Sword Pavilion are acting strangely in the Northern Region, and those bald monks in the Western Region are also restless. In our Southern Region, the various immortal sects and demon palaces overseas are also making moves."

What's even more difficult is that, as far as I know, the demon royal court outside the Northern Region is also showing signs of resurgence.

"Senior brother, don't pretend you didn't see this. If our Dragon Tiger Holy Land really needs to do anything, didn't Master's decree, passed down by Yu girl, say that we should do something worthwhile? This is something worthwhile!"

With each word spoken by Master Xuanji, Master Tianshu's expression grew increasingly gloomy.

He knew, of course, that what his junior sister Xuanji said was true, but he had always pretended not to see it.

Master Tian Shu was self-aware; he was not a sect leader capable of expanding the sect's territory. He was better suited to defending the existing territory than to developing it.

He had always tried to maintain the status quo, thinking that as long as he did nothing and stayed in the Southern Region, the sect could continue to prosper.

But today, his junior sister shattered his illusions, so he was naturally depressed.

He also understood the principle that if you don't advance, you retreat. The Dragon Tiger Holy Land is the leader of the righteous path, how can it truly stand aside?

But he really lacked confidence. He didn't have the courage of his master, Lingxiao Tianshi. He always hoped that his master, Lingxiao Tianshi, could come back and take charge of the situation again.

But his junior sister's words today made him realize that he could no longer rely on his master. Now that he was the sect leader, he should make some changes.

Thinking of this, Master Tian Shu made up his mind and immediately said, "Junior sister, you know that my abilities are limited. In the future, I will have to trouble you to take care of the overall situation of the sect."

"I know you don't like these things, but now only you can do it. Whatever you want to do, I will do my best to cooperate!"

Xuanji Zhenren: "???"

Which of us is the sect leader/celestial master?

"Alright then." Xuanji Zhenren reluctantly agreed. There was no other way; her senior brother was too mediocre, and the elders of the sect were all either in seclusion or in closed-door cultivation. Only she, the sect's second strongest person on the surface, could handle it.

"Since you, senior brother, have asked me to take charge of the overall situation, then I'll say two things first: First, this year's apprenticeship ceremony should be grand and spectacular."

"I hereby announce to the Five Regions that our Dragon-Tiger Holy Land will begin accepting disciples. Secondly, Yu Zhao's true identity must not be revealed; she will be nominally recorded as my disciple."

"Junior sister, I understand your first point, but what do you mean by the second?"

The grand ceremony for accepting disciples was understandable to Master Tian Shu; it was simply to show the world that the Dragon Tiger Holy Land was still the number one power. Even if this move might displease the other four holy lands, it was a minor issue.

The other four holy lands dared not provoke the Dragon and Tiger Holy Land over this matter.

However, by concealing Yu Zhao's identity, Master Tian Shu was somewhat unsure of what his junior sister was thinking.

What's there to hide?

Seeing her senior brother's bewildered look, Master Xuanji sighed and said sarcastically without any politeness, "Senior brother, you always say I'm stupid, but I think you're the one who's smart all your life but confused for a moment. Do you really think our master is some ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Our master was a contemporary of Emperor Taizu of Dayan, and even Emperor Taizu of Dayan had to give her some respect.

Who would really think that such a person is just a Nascent Soul cultivator?

And this kind of person disappeared for so long, and suddenly he took Chixia Zhenren's daughter as his disciple. Are you afraid that Yu Zhao will die not quickly enough?

Don't forget, she might possess the legacy left by our master. The legacy of the mighty Lingxiao Celestial Master being given to a Foundation Establishment cultivator—do you think those old monsters wouldn't be tempted?"

Upon hearing Xuanji Zhenren's words, Tian Shu Zhenren immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He had truly lost his mind and had completely forgotten this point.

"Junior sister is right. I, your brother, have been wise all my life but made a foolish mistake this time."

That's one good thing about Master Tian Shu; once he realizes his mistake, he can admit it decisively without caring about saving face.

He was also extremely obedient to advice.

That's why the two siblings were able to get along so well.

To be fair, Master Lingxiao was indeed skilled at teaching his disciples.

Tian Shu Zhenren is steady but lacks sharpness, while Xuan Ji Zhenren is the opposite; the two complement each other perfectly.

At the same time, they can also fill in the gaps in each other's knowledge.

Even if the two are not exceptionally intelligent, as long as they are of one mind, the Dragon Tiger Holy Land can prosper for at least another thousand years.

A thousand years is enough time for the next generation to emerge and take charge.

But I digress. Let's get back to the main topic.

Upon hearing his junior sister mention the inheritance, Master Tian Shu remembered the matter again and asked for her opinion, "Junior sister, do you think Master's inheritance is truly in Junior Sister Yu Zhao's possession?"

As the head of the Dragon Tiger Holy Land, the Celestial Master did not possess a core cultivation technique that represented the Celestial Master's skills, which had always been a knot in the heart of True Person Tian Shu.

If that inheritance truly resides in Yu Zhao, he naturally desires it.

However, Master Tian Shu was not a treacherous person. He would not steal what he wanted; he simply wanted to ask his junior sister if there was any way to get it from Yu Zhao.

Upon hearing Tian Shu Zhenren's words, Xuan Ji Zhenren immediately snorted coldly: "Heh, senior brother, I advise you not to think about it. I've recently figured it out. Since Master didn't pass on the inheritance to us, it means we're not qualified."

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In other words, we are here to safeguard the family business for this junior sister, and when she grows up, she will be the one to sit on the throne of the Celestial Master of the Dragon and Tiger Holy Land.

She is the true successor to the Celestial Master chosen by Master.

As for that inheritance, Master Xuanji didn't really care. She had already walked her own path, so whether or not there was an inheritance was unimportant.

She was afraid that her senior brother would become obsessed with this, so she spoke frankly.

"Senior brother, don't feel resentful. You know your own aptitude. Giving you the inheritance won't help; you'll just become a little stronger."

Although the reasoning was sound and the words were stating the facts, Master Tian Shu felt deeply hurt upon hearing them.

He suddenly felt that his junior sister had become distant from him.

"I am heartbroken, junior sister. You have shown favoritism."

An old man put on a pitiful expression, clutching his heart, which disgusted Xuanji Zhenren. "Get lost! Who wants to be friends with you? My junior sister is exceptionally talented, possessing the potential of a true immortal. Of course I favor her!"

"The potential of a true immortal?"

These four words made Master Tian Shu take it seriously. He knew that his junior sister wouldn't talk nonsense, but the evaluation of "true immortal potential" was too high. You have to know that no one has been able to become an immortal for tens of thousands of years.

"Junior sister, aren't you overestimating Junior Sister Yu?"

"Overestimating them? Senior brother, do you know that I have nothing left to teach Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu? Their comprehension is simply outrageous."

They can comprehend any cultivation techniques or spells below the Nascent Soul stage with just a glance. Note that I'm referring to them!

In other words, as long as they don't perish along the way, our Dragon Tiger Holy Land will have two more True Immortals!

"Such extraordinary talent?" Master Tian Shu was quite astonished.

"I underestimated them. I feel that these two children are just lacking in accumulation. Once they have accumulated enough, they will be free from constraints below the Nascent Soul stage. I even suspect that they can naturally enter the Nascent Soul stage by lying down and doing nothing."

These two children are so talented and quick to learn, I can't see the limits of their abilities, not even our master can compare.

This is too high an evaluation. As a disciple, Master Tian Shu knew very well how amazing his master was, but his junior sister said that Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu were even more talented than their master.

How high will their achievements be in the future?

Thinking of this, Master Tian Shu felt his heart surge with excitement, and his greed vanished instantly. He could only build good relationships with such geniuses. Once they achieved immortality, would he be afraid that they wouldn't lend him a hand?

Becoming an immortal? That's something that Master Tian Shu felt he had no hope of achieving in this lifetime. He could only hope that his junior sisters would become immortals and help him achieve immortality.

Moreover, Master Tian Shu felt that the possibility was very high, at least he felt that his junior sister Xuan Ji had a chance.

Now two more have arrived.

Immediately, Master Tian Shu felt that his future was promising.

He relied on his master for the first half of his life and on his junior sisters for the second half. This kind of life is simply wonderful.

Finally, Master Tian Shu left Master Xuan Ji's cave with light steps, full of fighting spirit, determined to clear all obstacles for his junior sisters.

If we work hard for a few more years, better days are ahead.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu, who were being relied upon, were completely unaware that their unscrupulous senior brother was eyeing them and trying to exploit them.

The two men were huddled together, examining a black stone placed in front of them.

They found this stone in the storage bag of that Jiao Lord.

Shen Yunshu felt that this thing was not simple, so the two women began to study it.

After studying it for a long time, I still couldn't figure it out.

This thing is indeed extraordinary; it is exceptionally hard, and even Yu Zhao's bronze coffin could not be broken open.

"What exactly is this?"

Yu Zhao couldn't help but ask Shen Yunshu.

Shen Yunshu shrugged, her big eyes blinking, "Don't ask me, I've never seen it either."

As she spoke, Shen Yunshu poked at the black stone with her finger, watching it roll around. She found it quite interesting and started playing with it by herself.

Watching his younger sister play with a black rock like a cat, Yu Zhao shook his head and smiled wryly, thinking to himself that she was indeed childish, able to play with a rock.

Seeing that Shen Yunshu was having fun, Yu Zhao was getting a little bored, so he said he was going out for a stroll and then left the cave.

It flew down the mountain.

On the way, she ran into the chubby boy Wang Jiuxiao. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be coming to Jade Bamboo Peak, so Yu Zhao went to greet him.

Upon seeing her, the chubby boy stopped, stood in mid-air, and waved to Yu Zhao with a smile, "Junior Sister Yu, I was just about to come looking for you. Where are you headed?"

As he spoke, he looked behind Yu Zhao, but did not see Shen Yunshu. A hint of disappointment flashed in the chubby boy's eyes.

Yu Zhao noticed this slight disappointment, but she didn't point it out, pretending not to see it, and continued talking to the other person, "I'm planning to go on a trip. Senior brother, is there something you need from me?"

"There really is. Junior sister, let's find a place to talk."

After saying that, the chubby boy led the way, and soon the two found a teahouse in the outer town and went inside.

After taking their seats, the chubby boy didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "Junior sister, are you interested in ruins? I have some news about an ancient ruin. Shall we explore it together after the disciple-acceptance ceremony?"

Upon hearing the words "ancient ruins," Yu Zhao's gaze towards the chubby boy changed.

He thought to himself, "Little fatty, do you know you're courting death? A lot of people died last time we explored those so-called ruins."

Yu Zhao is now terrified of ancient relics. In her opinion, any relic is definitely a trap set up by ancient cultivators. Those cultivators are all ruthless and would never give away opportunities to later generations for free. In fact, they would not give away opportunities, but rather use opportunities to trick later cultivators into dying.

"Senior Brother Wang, it's good to be alive, don't go looking for trouble," Yu Zhao said earnestly.

The chubby boy: "???" What does this mean?

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