Chapter 00118: The New Sect Master of Qianyun Xianmen
# The New Sect Master of Qianyun Xianmen
Chapter 118
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 118: The New Sect Master of Qianyun Xianmen
"Not bad for a sect."
Standing outside Qianyun Xianmen, Lan Xiaobu looked at the grand entrance of the sect with admiration.
In truth, the Qianyun Xianmen was not any weaker than the Hongyun Sect's gates.
Because it had always maintained its reputation, this place emanated a lively aura.
Before Qianyun Xianmen stood a protective array.
Lan Xiaobu, now regarded as a decent beginner in array formation, could tell that the protective formation was temporarily inactive.
The peaks stood guard over each other, and from their design, it was clear they could work together to defend against external threats.
The only drawback was that the spiritual energy was somewhat lacking.
For such a large sect, the spiritual energy level was merely a notch above the Mobei Trading Market.
This was likely due to the gathering spirit formation being inadequately maintained.
"Qianyun Xianmen was indeed a five-star sect in the past. Later, its founding ancestor was murdered, the sect's spirit veins were drained, and many precious texts were destroyed. That is how it has fallen to its current state.” Shan Qinyue said with a hint of sadness.
"No wonder."
Lan Xiaobu noticed some buildings looked somewhat out of place.
They seemed to have been built later, seemingly lacking the harmony of the earlier constructions due to insufficient array knowledge.
He extended his spiritual sense deeper into the mountain gate and confirmed it was a great place for cultivation.
Compared to the Mobei Trading Market, it was several levels better, but the thin spiritual energy was a major drawback.
"Can spirit veins really be extracted by others?" Lan Xiaobu asked with a hint of regret.
It was truly a pity.
If the spirit veins here had not been drained, should he become the sect master, and obtain suitable cultivation methods, wouldn't his cultivation level rise rapidly?
Perhaps in just a few years, he wouldn’t even need the help of Lan Ya to return to Earth.
With names like Xikunlun Sect, Kunpeng, and the Western Queen Mother, along with the geographic names of Yuan Continent, Lan Xiaobu became increasingly convinced that there was a significant connection between Yuan Continent and Earth.
If he could discover this connection, he might just easily return home.
Shan Qinyue sighed, "Yes, the spirit veins were taken by the Ancient Star Mountain. Once, our Qianyun Xianmen had a middle-grade spirit vein that was nearly a thousand feet long..."
Lan Xiaobu gasped in surprise.
Having obtained a short segment of a low-grade spirit vein had already brought about earth-shattering changes to his cultivation.
If he could cultivate using a thousand-foot middle-grade spirit vein, wouldn't he quickly reach the Void God Realm?
Ancient Star Mountain? He knew of that sect; Qin Mo had mentioned it to him before.
It was also a five-star sect.
He chuckled inwardly, if his cultivation went up in the future, he would definitely find a way to reclaim the spirit vein from Ancient Star Mountain.
Who cares whose legacy it is? You extracted my sect's spirit vein; I will take it back! Unlike Hongyun, who is overly kind, Lan Xiaobu is not someone to be trifled with.
After entering the sect behind Shan Qinyue, Lan Xiaobu noticed that there were actually very few disciples in the sect.
"Aren't there many disciples in the sect?" Lan Xiaobu asked, puzzled.
Based on his current understanding of the cultivation world on Yuan Continent, even a one-star sect should have thousands, if not tens of thousands, of disciples.
As a two-star sect, Qianyun Xianmen should have even more.
Shan Qinyue responded with a sigh, "Qianyun Xianmen has fallen. Now, there are less than a thousand disciples. Because we lack alchemical herbs, most disciples leave after establishing their foundation in search of opportunities. Some have simply disappeared, while others have joined different sects."
Lan Xiaobu remained silent.
If he were in their shoes, he too would leave the sect to seek opportunities.
"Come, I'll take you to meet my master. He was poisoned previously, but he was saved by the Silverlight Fish. My master is the most powerful person in Qianyun Xianmen; he is at the Transformation Pill stage. Since I’ve brought back some cultivation methods, he might have the chance to break through to the Spirit Refining stage," Shan Qinyue said, visibly brightening as she mentioned the Golden Crow Technique.
Just then, a disciple hurried over, bowed deeply to Shan Qinyue and Lan Xiaobu, and reported, "The elder sect master wishes for you both to meet him at Dingyun Peak."
"Isn’t my master at Qianyun Peak?" Shan Qinyue asked in confusion.
The disciple explained, "The elder sect master said he wants to relinquish the sect master’s position; it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to stay at Qianyun Peak anymore. From now on, Dingyun Peak will be the new master’s residence."
Shan Qinyue nodded, "Alright, I understand."
Once the disciple left, she turned to Lan Xiaobu and said, "Dingyun Peak is the main peak of Qianyun Xianmen. Now, let’s go meet my master there."
Lan Xiaobu nodded in agreement.
At least they weren't treating him dismissively; otherwise, being sect master would feel unsatisfactory.
At most, he would just go to Kunxu Xuanjian and leave.
Dingyun Peak was not far.
Even though Qianyun Xianmen had fallen, there were still celestial cranes to transport them up and down the peaks.
Once at Dingyun Peak, they found the elder sect master already waiting.
Beside him stood three other people, one of whom Lan Xiaobu recognized from his earlier visit to Mobei Trading Market—a man he knew as Uncle Xi.
"Master, this is Senior Brother Xiaobu. I have brought him back. He shares our vision and hopes to revive Qianyun Xianmen," Shan Qinyue chirped excitedly upon seeing the elder sect master.
Lan Xiaobu felt a bit awkward; some things he could gloss over with Shan Qinyue, but not with the elder.
Indeed, the old man sitting at the higher end of the table gave a skeptical glance at Shan Qinyue as if he doubted the truth of her words.
Silly girl, they're clearly trying to fool you.
Alas, if you continue to dote on this Senior Brother Xiaobu, he might end up devouring your precious sect.
"This is Senior Brother Xiaobu. He is my master and the only Transformation Pill expert in Qianyun Xianmen. These beside me are Uncle Wen, Uncle Xi, and Uncle Tong, all elders of our sect."
Shan Qinyue introduced her master with enthusiasm.
She remembered the Golden Crow Technique she had on her, along with all the things Senior Brother Xiaobu had said during their journey.
Lan Xiaobu hurriedly bowed, "Lan Xiaobu pays respects to the sect master and the three elders."
He felt a sense of nostalgia.
Clearly, aside from Uncle Wen and Uncle Tong, Uncle Xi's cultivation was not too impressive either; the other two appeared to be at the Condensation Pill stage at most, highlighting just how weak Qianyun Xianmen had become.
"Blue friend, you're too polite. Please, have a seat."
The elder said courteously, "I am Shan Changxiu. Although my name means 'everlasting repair,' unfortunately, I have not been able to cultivate for many years."
Shan Qinyue happily replied, "Master, you will soon be able to cultivate again."
Uncle Xi, on the side, sighed internally; Qinyue was so naive, so unaware of the implications.
She didn’t realize that the elder's words conveyed doubts about whether Xiaobu was suitable for the position of sect master.
While Shan Qinyue remained oblivious, Lan Xiaobu picked up on the subtle hints.
But for the sake of going to Kunxu Xuanjian, he held his tongue.
If it came to the worst, he’d think of another way.
Knowing that Kunxu Xuanjian would soon open, he needed to find a way to enter.
Sigh...
Shan Changxiu sighed.
Before he could continue, Shan Qinyue took out a jade slip and handed it to Shan Changxiu, "Master, this is the Golden Crow Technique that Senior Brother Xiaobu gave me. He cultivates it and admires the Hongyun Ancestor, hoping to elevate the Hongyun Sect as well."
Cultivating the Golden Crow Technique?
Shan Changxiu, puzzled, took the jade slip.
But as soon as his spiritual sense touched it, his expression changed.
He wasn’t like Shan Qinyue; his insight and experience far surpassed hers.
Looking at the jade slip, he could tell it was the ultimate and perfect version of the Golden Crow Technique, its description for the Qi Refinement to Spirit Conversion stage even more refined than that of Qianyun Xianmen.
The only source for such perfection could only be the direct lineage of the Hongyun Ancestor.
But that was not the most astonishing part.
When Shan Changxiu saw the comprehensive cultivation method that even included the Spirit Refining Void stage, his hands trembled with excitement.
In that moment, all his previous doubts evaporated.
He stood up and bowed deeply to Lan Xiaobu, "Blue friend, I beg your forgiveness for doubting your intentions earlier. Upon seeing the Golden Crow Technique, I understand you genuinely wish to revive Qianyun Xianmen. Otherwise, you wouldn't have revealed the Golden Crow Technique. If you don’t mind, I would like to pass the position of sect master to you."
"I dare not accept."
Lan Xiaobu quickly supported Shan Changxiu, saying, "Though I am currently cultivating the Golden Crow Technique, there might come a time when I wish to change my cultivation method. My fire attribute roots aren't particularly outstanding; switching to another technique may be more beneficial."
Shan Changxiu knew that the Golden Crow Technique was mainly for fire attribute roots.
He was not surprised by Lan Xiaobu's words, but he sighed, "What a pity. A past disaster caused many of our Qianyun Xianmen's texts to vanish. Otherwise, changing cultivating methods would be so much easier."
Lan Xiaobu smiled, "You need not worry about that, sect master. I have my own methods."
"Right, Master! I told you that Senior Brother Xiaobu is the perfect fit to be our Qianyun Xianmen's sect master!" Shan Qinyue exclaimed excitedly.
Shan Changxiu affectionately patted Shan Qinyue on the head, "You did well. Your Senior Brother Xiaobu is the one most suited to take on the sect master position."
With that, Shan Changxiu turned his gaze towards Cheng Yixi, "Yixi, you are in charge of organizing the ceremony for my succession to sect master."
"Yes, I will do my utmost to prepare!" Cheng Yixi immediately responded.
The man known as Uncle Tong, whom Shan Qinyue referred to, looked a bit worried, "Qianyun Xianmen has fallen for so long. I fear we won't be able to invite many prominent sects for the succession ceremony."
Shan Changxiu laughed heartily, "And so what? Qianyun Xianmen doesn't rely on the approval of others to exist!"
After saying that, Shan Changxiu turned his gaze back to Lan Xiaobu, "Little Blue, though there's an age gap, I shall rely on your youth. I hand over Qianyun Xianmen to you, hoping that, in light of the Golden Crow Technique, you will help our sect rise again."
Lan Xiaobu fully understood Shan Changxiu's meaning.
What he was saying was that regardless of how he acquired the Golden Crow Technique, as long as he possessed it, it meant a connection with the Hongyun Sect.
In the future, he could not simply watch Qianyun Xianmen continue to decline.
"Yes, I will definitely do everything in my power."
Lan Xiaobu bowed deeply, accepting the position of sect master of Qianyun Xianmen.
(End of Chapter)