Chapter 524: The Name of the Serpent Saint, Yun Yun's Prominence
Watching the panic-stricken exit of the Demon Flower Evil Lord, both Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, as well as Hua Jin and the others from the Flower Sect, were left utterly dumbfounded.
Who would have thought that a mighty six-star Dou Zun would be scared away by Mo Yu in an instant?
At this moment, Hua Jin's face turned pale, a mix of green and white. Her narrow eyes were filled with hatred as she gazed in the direction of the fleeing Demon Flower Evil Lord, regretting deeply that she had trusted such a flashy yet useless man!
"He's already run away. Are you going to forfeit the match or continue looking for another partner?" Mo Yu asked Hua Jin with a faint smile.
Upon hearing this, Hua Jin's face turned even paler. The Demon Flower Evil Lord had fled, and she, alone, stood no chance against the fearsome Mo Yu.
"I... I surrender!" Hua Jin gritted her teeth and said.
Seeing Hua Jin admit defeat, the elders of the Flower Sect shook their heads slightly.
Today's match had indeed become a joke. A four-star Dou Zun and a six-star Dou Zun, and the latter lost without a fight. If this were to spread, it would surely be a laughingstock. Fortunately, the opponent was the famous Mo Yu of Central Plains. Otherwise, the Flower Sect would have been utterly humiliated.
"Well, that was easy," Mo Yu chuckled as he turned to Yun Yun, whose beautiful face was full of astonishment.
"You've made quite a name for yourself in Central Plains, haven't you?" Yun Yun looked at Mo Yu's still-handsome, confident face and couldn't help but glance at him again, her tone slightly surprised.
Since she had been in hiding within the Flower Sect, Yun Yun was unaware of the events happening outside. Seeing Mo Yu frighten away the Demon Flower Evil Lord so effortlessly, she couldn't help but be stunned.
"Of course. My young master is now the ruler of the Western Region's Yuan Palace. Not long ago, even two peak Dou Zuns from the Soul Hall were defeated by him. What do you think, impressive, right?" Qing Lin, standing nearby, puffed her little nose proudly.
Qing Lin was also from the Jia Ma Empire, so she was no stranger to Yun Yun, the former leader of the Yun Lan Sect. Now, seeing another woman close to her young master naturally stirred some jealousy in her heart.
Yun Yun, with her keen senses, noticed this, but despite being Mo Yu's woman, she didn't show any signs of wanting to compete for his attention. Instead, she smiled gently at Qing Lin before turning her astonished gaze back to Mo Yu.
This young man, who had once been a mere Dou Shi adventuring in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, had now grown strong enough to rival even peak Dou Zun experts...
In the sky above, the Grand Elder of the Flower Sect sighed softly, then turned to Hua Jin and said indifferently, "Since you lost, hand over the Sect Master's token to Yun Yun."
Upon hearing this, Hua Jin clenched her fists tightly. However, with so many eyes on her, there was no way she could refuse. She could only grit her teeth and take out the token from her storage ring, throwing it angrily toward Yun Yun.
The Flower Sect's Grand Elder then shifted her gaze to Yun Yun and smiled slightly. "I trust the old Sect Master's judgment. Yun Yun, from today onwards, you are the new leader of the Flower Sect."
Yun Yun hesitated for a moment as she gazed at the floating Sect Master's token before finally nodding slightly. She then raised her head and respectfully addressed the white-haired old woman in the sky.
"Grand Elder, I can temporarily take on the role of Sect Master. However, if you later feel someone else is more suitable for the position, feel free to tell me."
"Hehe, don't worry. I trust the old Sect Master's judgment. Since she passed down all her Dou Qi to you, you must be the perfect candidate in her eyes," the white-haired old woman chuckled.
Hearing this, Hua Jin's face turned stormy. After a while, she spoke in a deep voice.
"Grand Elder, I have worked tirelessly for years to build a potential alliance between the Tianming Sect and the Flower Sect. Now that the Sect Master has changed, I fear not only will the alliance fall apart, but with the Tianming Sect's way of doing things, they won't let us off easily."
The threat in Hua Jin's words was clear. If Yun Yun became Sect Master, not only would the alliance with the Tianming Sect fail, but the Flower Sect might also become their enemy.
The white-haired old woman frowned slightly. Although the Flower Sect and the Tianming Sect were both powerful, the latter's strength had surpassed the former in recent years. The Tianming Sect was overly aggressive and had expanded rapidly, with many strong experts in their ranks. Ordinary forces wouldn't dare provoke them.
The Demon Flower Evil Lord was from the Tianming Sect, and the plan had been for him to marry Hua Jin, solidifying an alliance between the two sects.
Although the two sects were considered equals, many forces across Central Plains could rival them. These forces, though not as ostentatious, were just as powerful...
"Hehe, Qing Fairy, it's been a while. The Tianming Sect may be strong, but my Yuan Palace is not far behind..." A light laugh suddenly echoed across the venue. Then, a figure dressed in a luxurious purple-gold robe slowly appeared.
The newcomer was a refined middle-aged man with a deep and restrained aura. Upon close observation, one would notice that his power was not inferior to that of the Grand Elder of the Flower Sect.
"Uncle Snake, what are you doing here?" Mo Yu was momentarily stunned upon seeing the man, but his eyes quickly brightened with surprise.
"Hehe, after wrapping up some business in Central Plains, I intended to return to the Western Region. However, I sensed your presence here, so I thought I'd stop by to see you. By the way, I heard the Soul Hall attacked Yuan Palace a while ago. I wasn't there in time. You don't blame me, do you?" Uncle Snake apologized.
Mo Yu shook his head. "You owe me nothing, Uncle Snake. Why would I blame you? Besides, the Soul Hall matter has been resolved. There's no need to feel guilty."
Uncle Snake sighed softly in relief and patted Mo Yu's shoulder.
"Rest assured, from now on, I will personally guard Yuan Palace. If anyone dares to attack it again, they'll have to get through me first."
While Mo Yu and Uncle Snake were talking, the old woman from the Flower Sect was staring intently at Uncle Snake. After a long pause, she hesitated and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you must be the famous Serpent Sovereign, a peer of Medicine Sovereign and Wind Sovereign. Have you also broken through to the half-saint level after all these years, just like Yao Chen?"
"Oh, I'm surprised you remember me, Qing Fairy." Uncle Snake turned to the old woman and chuckled. "Back then, I was just an unknown wanderer. I didn't expect the Grand Elder of the Flower Sect to take notice of me."
"The name of the Serpent Sovereign is hardly that of an unknown wanderer," the old woman said, shaking her head. Then, glancing at Mo Yu, she pondered aloud, "May I ask where the Serpent Sovereign's loyalties lie now?"
"Hehe, can't you tell? I am now part of Yuan Palace, and Mo Yu is my Palace Lord," Uncle Snake replied with a smile.
"Oh, so the Serpent Sovereign—no, the Serpent Saint—is also part of Yuan Palace?" The Grand Elder's face turned to one of shock.
In the recent battle between the Soul Hall and Yuan Palace, Yuan Palace had already revealed one half-saint. Now, there was another. This meant that Yuan Palace had at least two half-saints, a force no weaker than the Flower Sect! With their rapid rise, it wouldn't be long before Yuan Palace surpassed them entirely.
Realizing this, the Grand Elder couldn't help but glance at Mo Yu in surprise. How could someone so young lead such a powerful force? Was it through sheer strength or just good fortune?
"Now, anyone can see that Yuan Palace is qualified to stand against the Tianming Sect," Uncle Snake said with a slight smile before continuing, "And as for the Tianming Sect, you know better than anyone how they operate. Even if the Flower Sect forms an alliance with them, it will never be a balanced one. Sooner or later, they will overpower you, and the Flower Sect will become just another subsidiary of the Tianming Sect."
"Impossible! This matter between the Flower Sect and the Tianming Sect is none of your business, Senior!" Hua Jin interrupted coldly, her face darkening. The only thing preventing Yun Yun from becoming Sect Master was the alliance with the Tianming Sect. Even though Uncle Snake had a strong identity, Hua Jin still dared to object.
Uncle Snake, however, completely ignored her, directing his attention back to the white-haired old woman.
"If the Flower Sect trusts Yuan Palace, we could become a reliable ally. Given my reputation and the relationship between Mo Yu and Yun Yun, I trust you have no doubts about that?"
"Hehe, the Serpent Saint's reputation is well-known throughout Central Plains. Now that you've become a half-saint, your credibility is beyond question," the white-haired elder chuckled, then nodded, casting a sharp glance at Hua Jin. "From now on, Yun Yun is the Sect Master of the Flower Sect. No further objections!"
Uncle Snake's words finally made the Grand Elder's resolve firm. In the past, Yuan Palace may not have been powerful enough to make her take such a decisive stance. But now, with two half-saints in Yuan Palace and the monstrous talent of Mo Yu, their rise was inevitable. Even the Tianming Sect would eventually be surpassed.
The decision between an untrustworthy, domineering old force and a trustworthy, rapidly rising new one was not difficult.
Seeing that the Grand Elder was determined to make Yun Yun the Sect Master, Hua Jin's face darkened further, but she remained silent, knowing that no argument would help now.
With no one daring to object, the white-haired elder scanned the entire gathering and announced, "From this day forward, Yun Yun is the new Sect Master of the Flower Sect. Her orders are to be followed by all disciples. Anyone who disobeys will be punished according to the sect rules!"
"Yes!" The voices of countless Flower Sect disciples echoed across the plaza as they knelt respectfully.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
As she looked at the large crowd kneeling before her, Mo Yu smiled slightly and turned to Yun Yun, whose face showed a hint of nervousness. "Congratulations, Sect Master Yun Yun."
Yun Yun shot him a glare but sighed softly. Every time this man appeared, her life changed in some way.
"He truly is my nemesis," she muttered.
Though Yun Yun's ascension ceremony was not grand, with the Grand Elder overseeing it, everything was done properly. Once the ceremony concluded, Yun Yun officially became the new Sect Master of the Flower Sect.
After the ceremony, Mo Yu didn't leave immediately. Instead, he asked Yun Yun to help him find a quiet room for some peace and quiet.
In the room, Mo Yu and Yun Yun sat facing each other.
"How long do you plan to stare at me?" Yun Yun asked helplessly, her gentle voice breaking the silence. Her beautiful face showed a touch of playful annoyance, making her even more alluring.
Mo Yu smiled but suddenly reached out and took Yun Yun's delicate hand in his own.
"It's been so long since I've seen you. Your face has appeared in my dreams many times. Now that we're together again, how can I not take a good look?"
Hearing this, Yun Yun's face blushed deeply. She raised her eyebrows slightly and scolded him softly, "You rascal! Are you addicted to teasing me?"
Mo Yu chuckled. "Is it wrong to tease my own woman? Besides, if holding hands counts as teasing, what would you call what happened on the night we parted in the Jia Ma Empire, or that night in the cave of the Magic Beast Mountain Range ten years ago?"
"You... stop it!" Hearing Mo Yu's increasingly inappropriate words, Yun Yun's usual calm demeanor finally faltered. She bit her lip as her face flushed a deep red, almost as if it were about to drip.
"If you don't stop, I'm leaving!" she warned.
Seeing the mischievous smile on Mo Yu's face, Yun Yun was exasperated. This bad boy always liked to tease her, especially when she tried to maintain her noble demeanor.
Despite her annoyance, Yun Yun couldn't help but feel a touch of sweetness as Mo Yu mentioned their past. Memories of their time together brought a quiet joy and warmth to her heart.
Sensing that Yun Yun was about to lose her patience, Mo Yu smiled softly. He knew when to stop. Teasing a mature and noble woman like her had to be done in moderation.
"Alright, alright, I'll stop," Mo Yu said, taking her hand again and focusing. "This time, I'm here to help you examine the Dou Qi seal in your body."
Yun Yun blinked in surprise but still looked at him skeptically. After a moment, she finally relaxed her hand.
Mo Yu placed his palm over her hand, closed his eyes, and sent a wisp of soul power into her body.
As Mo Yu focused, Yun Yun let out a sigh of relief, though her face still had a faint blush. No matter what his true intentions were, this was their first time meeting again after so many years. If Mo Yu had immediately tried something inappropriate, it would have only lowered his standing in her eyes.
Seeing that he was genuinely concerned for her health, Yun Yun's heart calmed, and a soft smile appeared on her lips as she watched him.
(End of Chapter)
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