Chapter 566: Yun Yun, the New Sect Leader of the Flower Sect, An Alliance!
The moment the Grand Elder of the Flower Sect spoke, every member of the sect was shaken. Even Hua Jin, who had been willing to give herself to the Demonic Flower Lord just to form an alliance with the Heaven Demon Sect, couldn't help but tense up. However, no one knew the true reason behind her reaction except herself.
"Grand Elder, what is the meaning of this? Wasn't the previous sect leader's death due to the end of her lifespan?" Some of the elders asked in confusion.
The Grand Elder sighed heavily before explaining: "The former sect leader, Flower Granny, fought against Heaven Demon Sect's leader, Tian Mingzi, outside the sect. In that battle, her legs were shattered, and she was left on the verge of death. Just when she had given up hope, Yun Yun appeared, and she saw a potential successor. But Tian Mingzi… he vanished after that battle. Given his strength, I doubt he died. He was either severely wounded or sealed away."
"I only learned the truth after questioning Yun Yun and later discovering a remnant soul of Flower Granny in the forbidden grounds. As for the Demonic Flower Lord… though he was once a rogue cultivator, he recently joined the Heaven Demon Sect!"
A heavy silence fell over the Flower Sect.
Had Hua Jin become sect leader, she would have formed an alliance with their greatest enemy. The Heaven Demon Sect wasn't trying to ally with them they were trying to swallow them whole!
Everyone's expressions darkened.
The elders who had once supported Hua Jin now looked at her with disgust and fury.
"She almost handed our sect over to the enemy!"
"A woman who betrayed her own sect has no right to lead us!"
Seeing the growing hostility around her, Hua Jin's face turned deathly pale. She had lost everything.
Hua Jin clenched her fists tightly, refusing to accept what had happened.
She had given everything to the sect.
Yet this was the outcome?
Feeling the pressure of the situation, she suddenly collapsed to the ground, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Grand Elder, I have failed… I accept whatever punishment you see fit!"
The Grand Elder sighed once more. "Hua Jin, you were deceived, but your actions nearly doomed us all. From now on, you will no longer be sect leader you will serve as an elder of the Flower Sect."
Though she had been demoted, her life was spared. However, her influence was completely gone.
Watching this unfold, Wu Tian remained silent.
This was Flower Sect's business, not his.
If it were up to him, he would have killed Hua Jin but doing so would have made it look like he was seizing control of the Flower Sect.
He had no interest in ruling this place.
However…
Would Hua Jin truly stay obedient?
The Grand Elder turned to her, voice firm.
"You have lost. Hand over the sect leader's jade token to Yun Yun."
Hua Jin's hands trembled.
Her fingers clenched around the jade token.
But… under the watchful eyes of the entire sect, she had no choice.
With great reluctance, she hurled the token toward Yun Yun.
Yun Yun caught it easily, her heart steady.
She had chosen this path.
There was no turning back now.
The Grand Elder smiled warmly at Yun Yun.
"I trust the previous sect leader's judgment. From this day forth, Yun Yun shall be the new leader of the Flower Sect!"
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
All the elders and disciples bowed toward Yun Yun.
Yun Yun's heart trembled.
This scene reminded her of her past in Cloud Mist Sect.
Once, she had stood in the same position leading her sect.
But Cloud Mist Sect was gone now.
Destroyed.
By the Heaven Demon Sect.
A bitter smile formed on her lips.
Had her old sect's fate already been sealed long before she realized it?
She had always thought her master, Yun Shan, had simply made a mistake…
But perhaps…
Perhaps Cloud Mist Sect had been targeted from the start.
The Heaven Demon Sect was too powerful.
They could destroy an entire sect effortlessly.
Even if her master had fought back, it wouldn't have changed anything.
Feeling her sadness, Wu Tian gently pulled her into his embrace.
Softly, he whispered:
"A tree wants to be still, but the wind never stops blowing. Sometimes… the path we walk isn't our choice."
"We all have battles we must fight. You do. I do."
"If we want to survive in this chaotic era… we have to reach the end."
Even as a Saint, Wu Tian felt powerless against fate.
It wasn't just the Heaven Demon Sect.
The Ancient Clans were also searching for the fragments of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Jade.
Even if the Heaven Demon Sect vanished tomorrow, the conflict would not end.
The Gu Clan would still seek their destiny.
The Yan Clan, Lei Clan, and Yao Clan would continue their power struggles.
In this world, there was no peace only the endless pursuit of power.
Wu Tian gazed at Yun Yun, then turned to the Grand Elder.
"If the Grand Elder does not object… I would like to propose an alliance between the Flower Sect and Cai Lin Pavilion, similar to our agreement with Blazing Flame Valley."
The Grand Elder's ancient eyes sparkled with wisdom.
"Hahaha! To form an alliance with Cai Lin Pavilion and Blazing Flame Valley… That would be our honor!"
The aged woman smiled, her expression calm but firm.
"From this day forward… Yun Yun is the Sect Leader of the Flower Sect."
"And from this day forward… our Flower Sect shall stand alongside Cai Lin Pavilion!"
(End of Chapter)
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