After disappearing for ten years, the junior sister made the entire sect kneel down to welcome her.

The three disciples kneeling on the ground begged for mercy repeatedly.

"The sect leader did not hide the fact that we were from his mortal family."

"This is all our fault. We dozed off while on duty, and the array spirit stones ran out and we couldn't replace them in time. The sect leader is just kind-hearted; if the Supreme Elder wants to punish us, then punish us!"

"Junior Uncle, please stop talking nonsense! Even if you have prejudice against your former sect, you shouldn't slander and insult the sect leader like this!"

Although everyone is trying their best to remove Hengyangzi from the list.

But the more you say, the more mistakes you make.

The elders sitting above, all shrewd and calculating, looked rather displeased.

It was originally just a matter of concealment and dereliction of duty.

Now that family ties and favoritism have been brought into the mix, the situation has become even more serious.

Hengyangzi's face fell, and he said angrily, "Luo Huanzhen, stop messing around! Get out of here!"

Actually, what he really wanted to say was "Get out!"

Yun Yao is here. If I anger him and then reprimand his disciple, I'm afraid I'll be punished.

Now everyone in the sect can see how much Yun Yao loves and indulges his little disciple, and he doesn't want to offend him.

But Luo really doesn't.

Not only did she not go out, she also stood on a small stool and started counting on her chubby little fingers, listing the advantages she had over Hengyangzi as the sect leader.

"First of all, although I don't know if you believe me, I'm really not interested in rare and precious herbs."

"Secondly, he is truly strong. He can fight you right now and win."

"Thirdly, Zhenzhen is very beautiful. If she becomes the sect leader, it will bring great honor to the Xuantian Sect."

"Finally, and most importantly: Zhenzhen is an orphan, with no family or relatives. Therefore, she won't do the same thing as you, making wrongdoings to protect her people."

Luo Huanzhen got more and more excited as he spoke, feeling that he really should be the sect leader.

Master Yun Yao and Master Duan are right.

No one in the entire sect is more suitable to lead the Xuantian Sect than himself.

Hengyangzi: ...

Please shut up and stop talking about favoritism.

Hengyangzi took a deep breath and looked at Yun Yao: "Uncle-Master Yun Yao, although I have made a mistake and I accept the punishment, isn't it inappropriate for you to let your disciple run wild at such a crucial juncture?"

Yun Yao lifted his eyelids and said coldly, "What do you mean by 'playing around recklessly'? I think Zhenzhen is right."

Hengyangzi didn't take Yun Yao's words seriously, thinking he was just trying to warn and remind him. So he said with a look of remorse, "Uncle-Master Yun Yao, I know I was wrong. I will definitely not do this again in the future and will do my best for the sect..."

Yun Yao repeated, "I'm not joking. I think Zhenzhen is right. She's more suitable to be the sect leader than you."

Hengyangzi was stunned.

He was a little slow to react.

Yun Yao calmly looked at the elders around him and continued, word by word.

"Every analysis Luo Huanzhen makes is reasonable. Hengyang has made a grave mistake, and the situation is beyond repair. Now everyone can consider whether Hengyang can continue to lead the Xuantian Sect."

Don't say Hengyang was dumbfounded.

Even the elders felt as if they were dreaming.

They looked at each other, then began to whisper among themselves.

"This, a child as sect leader? Isn't that a bit too frivolous?"

"I do think Luo Huanzhen's words make some sense. Putting aside her age, she is indeed very suitable."

"I just don't know if it will work; I lack experience."

"Yeah, it still doesn't feel right."

Just then, another figure in snow-white walked in—Duan Qianchui.

He is usually very sensible.

They never come to the Xuantian Sect's sect affairs or core areas.

Unexpectedly, he arrived suddenly, and the elders quickly stood up and bowed.

"No need to be so formal." Duan Qianchui glanced around and saw that the seat Hengyangzi had just sat in was empty, so he sat down without any hesitation.

Make your position clear directly.

"Let Xiao Zhenzhen be the sect leader, and I, this old man, will also join your Xuantian Sect."

Duan Qianchui stroked his beard, glanced at everyone, and added, "Anyone who supports my disciple Zhenzhen can bring their own materials to me to have a high-grade magic weapon corresponding to their cultivation level crafted for free."

He was there to support Luo Huanzhen, without any attempt to hide it.

Now, those elders who had previously thought Luo was not very capable had their eyes light up.

Suddenly I realized she was capable.

"Although Luo is young and inexperienced, then again—we can teach him."

"Besides, isn't there Wen Heng? He used to be able to handle half of the clan affairs in Hengyang, so why not have him teach Zhenzhen more as well?"

"Hey, who didn't grow up from a kid? It's no big deal. I think this kid is quite mature and can definitely handle the position of sect leader."

"The sect leader will be replaced in the second half of the year. I was thinking that Hengyang might be too tired and should take a break."

Hengyangzi finally realized what was happening.

He felt terrible after listening to what these people were saying.

Sects do indeed have a change of sect leader.

However, throughout history, very few sect leaders have actually been replaced.

Which one didn't serve until they no longer wanted to be the sect leader, and then hand it over to the next sect leader they had groomed?

He immediately stood up from his chair, lifted his robe, and knelt on the ground along with the three disciples who had made mistakes.

"Uncle-Master Yun Yao! This disciple knows his mistake, you can't do this!"

"Before his passing, Master entrusted the sect to me. How can you disregard his orders!"

Yun Yao looked at Hengyangzi with his dark blue eyes: "You've forgotten, my senior brother's decree was to pass the sect leadership to me. You've been striving for it and swore to the heavens that you could do it, so the position fell to you. But you haven't done a good job."

Luo Zhen looked at Yun Yao in surprise.

So it turns out that Master was the original successor to the Xuantian Sect.

No wonder the sect has such strict rules regarding the Xuantian Sect.

Hengyangzi began to kowtow, "Uncle-Master, please give me another chance. I beg you, please give me another chance..."

Before Yun Yao could speak, the elders became anxious.

Don't give them a chance.

The magical artifacts that Duan Qianchui had forged were beckoning to them.

"Hengyang, stop talking! You're old, it's time to enjoy your retirement!"

"Yes. You have to admit you're getting old. You really didn't handle this matter well. Let's just focus on cultivating and enjoying our retirement. When the time comes, we'll have the young sect leader arrange a leisurely position for you, as a way of showing appreciation for your years of hard work."

Hengyangzi's face turned green.

He hasn't even stepped down yet, and these old fogies are already calling him the "little sect leader."

Hengyangzi gritted his teeth and stood up. He said angrily, "I'm not convinced! Even if all of you force me, I won't accept it. Since you all say she's capable, then prove it to me. I want to compete with her and see who can find the hidden demon within the sect first!"