Cultivating a family of immortals

Chaoyang Sect.

In the council hall atop the mountain, inner disciples and elders were all gathered. Chu Lanwei stood on the high platform at the head of the hall, her eyes coldly fixed on the disciples below.

"You mean the position of sect leader must be inherited by someone from the Cangyue lineage? Otherwise, war is inevitable?"

An elder from the Xiang Cangyue lineage, named Xiang Cangsu, calmly said:

"Of course. My Chaoyang Sect no longer has a Foundation Establishment cultivator to guard it, but thanks to the Sect Master's protection of the sect for so long, the Chaoyang Sect has been safe and sound. Now that the Sect Master is dead, I don't care where you bring someone to impersonate the Sect Master; this matter can be overlooked. But the new Sect Master must be from my lineage!"

There are about fifty disciples in Xiang Cangyue's lineage. Like the original Haoran Sect, there are hardly any direct descendants left, only other collateral disciples, all of whom are a disorganized mess.

The three disciples who accompanied Chu Lanwei had also garnered the support of more than fifty disciples through their persuasion over the past few days.

More than thirty disciples remained in a wait-and-see mode.

Besides, outer disciples, due to their low cultivation level, were unable to participate in this matter.

Inside the main hall, the two sides faced off, the atmosphere tense, and there was a hint that they might start fighting at any moment.

Chu Lanwei gazed at Xiang Cangsu silently for a long time before finally saying:

"What if... I disagree? I am still the matriarch's wife, and I believe I have some say in this matter, so... I disagree!"

"You disagree?" Xiang Cangsu sneered. "Do you really think you're still the sect leader's wife?"

As he spoke, he drew his sword and aimed it at Chu Lanwei, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with mockery.

"Back when Xiang Yaotian perished before the Mo Chuan River, you, Chu Lanwei, followed our Sect Master Xiang Cangyue. The Sect Master was merciful and still made you his wife, but who knew that you were nothing more than a plaything..."

As he spoke, his disciples behind him drew their swords and aimed them at the person opposite them, their spiritual energy exploding throughout the council hall.

"Do you think it's acceptable to expect the public to accept that you, such a disgusting woman, will continue to be involved in my Xiang family's affairs?"

Xiang Cangsu said with a sinister smile.

Chu Lanwei remained expressionless and slowly sat down in the main seat behind her.

"How dare you!"

"Who gave you permission to sit there!"

Immediately, the disciples below shouted angrily.

Even the disciples belonging to Chu Lanwei's lineage all turned ashen-faced.

Except for that disciple named Xiang Yi'an.

He was one of the earliest disciples to follow Chu Lanwei in Ningyuan Zhize.

He stood beside Chu Lanwei, sword in hand, his gaze cold as he looked at the crowd.

Chu Lanwei gazed quietly at Xiang Cangsu, and after a long while, calmly said:

"So, according to you, after this major sect event concludes, I will be eliminated by you all?"

"Removing the word is inappropriate; it should be 'retirement'."

Xiang Cangsu said coldly.

"I see... But I know one thing: might makes right. Do you... have the ability to get me out of here?"

"You shameless wretch!" Xiang Cangsu roared in fury, brandishing her sword and shouting, "Attack! First kill Chu Lanwei, then wipe out these traitors who aided and abetted the wicked!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the battle suddenly broke out.

The two sides immediately became entangled in a chaotic mess.

Chu Lanwei, Xiang Yi'an, and a black-robed figure whose body was covered by black robes stood quietly on the high platform, witnessing the battle taking place below.

After killing one of his disciples, Xiang Cangsu sneered, leaped into the air, and attacked Chu Lanwei.

He naturally knew the principle of "capture the leader first" and that Chu Lanwei had used some means to win over so many disciples, so it was best to kill her first.

Moreover, he is currently the only Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator in the Chaoyang Sect, and killing the three people on the stage is more than enough for him.

But for some reason, as soon as he jumped onto the platform, he felt a chill run down his spine.

It felt like I was being targeted by a venomous snake.

"Oh no... does this bitch have another trick up her sleeve?"

"But the arrow is already on the string and must be released," Xiang Cangsu hesitated for only a moment before making her decision, "You wretch, prepare to die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he fiercely swung his sword at Chu Lanwei. The sword was filled with powerful spiritual energy, but he also condensed a spiritual energy shield around himself as an escape route.

However, Chu Lanwei remained completely still, sitting upright in the sect leader's seat with a calm expression.

Just as the longsword was about to pierce her, Xiang Cangsu withdrew her hand and prepared to retreat.

The feeling of unease was too intense, and Chu Lanwei offered no resistance, as if she were quietly waiting for him to kill her.

Even a fool could tell there's something wrong here.

So he stepped back, his gaze falling on a black-robed man standing behind Chu Lanwei.

Who is this person?

"foreign aid?"

"Who can she invite?"

"His aura seems to be only at... the peak of the twelfth level!"

Xiang Cangsu's retreating figure hovered in mid-air. The last thought flashed through her mind, but then her vision blurred. The black-robed man standing behind Chu Lanwei had disappeared.

Under immense pressure, he twisted his body with all his might, his eyes bloodshot, and slashed at the sword beside him.

But in the end, it was still a fraction of a second too slow.

The man in black robes was Lin Chenbi. He had originally planned to kill Xiang Cangsu when he reached Chu Lanwei, so as to maintain his mystery and avoid revealing the Haoran Sect's cultivation techniques.

But he couldn't let this person retreat, so he had no choice but to go all out.

The Haoran Sect's techniques were as gentle as spring rain. When he used them with all his might, it was like a fleeting moment, but he managed to cut off Xiang Cangsu's head in time.

Xiang Cangsu's hasty sword strike failed to achieve its purpose. By the time he came to his senses, everything in the hall had been turned upside down.

His lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.

"Haoran Sect... Sect Master Lin Chenbi... you actually... infiltrated my Chaoyang Sect..."

With that thought, he died.

Seeing this, Xiang Yi'an immediately drew his sword, stood on the high platform, and shouted:

"Xiang Cangsu is dead. His disciples who surrender will be spared the death penalty!"

The disciples fighting below the stage stopped in shock and looked up at the high platform. All of them had trembling hands.

Currently, most of the inner disciples of Chaoyang Sect are at the fourth or fifth level of Qi Refining. Xiang Wenkong died a few days ago, and now Xiang Cangsu has also died. Looking at the Xiang Cangyue lineage, there is no one left who can take up the mantle.

The remaining disciples looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

Suddenly, a sound of sword energy rang out, and Xiang Yi'an and the man in black robes rushed down from the platform and attacked the disciples of Xiang Cangyue's lineage.

Facing these cultivators, Lin Chenbi could perfectly conceal his cultivation technique. Without having to exert his full strength, he was like a wolf in a sheepfold, raising his hand and a flower of blood bloomed.

The cultivators on the other side also realized what was happening and immediately charged forward.

A disciple of the Xiang Cangyue lineage, struck by a sword that pierced his chest, turned ashen-faced and angrily rebuked:

"Despicable... Utterly despicable!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yi'an, who was in the middle of killing his disciple, turned around and said coldly:

"You really think we'll spare your lives just because you surrender? Your lineage... you should bear the consequences of the sins Xiang Cangyue committed!"