Chapter 1: The Leader of the Female Sword Cult

In the past, the Xuánjī Sword Sect was a renowned female cultivation sect within a thousand miles, and anyone who casually walked out of the mountains was like a celestial maiden in the secular martial world

As the host of this grand event, Master Yuanqi greeted with a smile and clasped his hands in welcome, which somewhat gave Ji Yi a bit of face

In front of the magnificent and grand palace, disciples from various sects gathered

Upon the arrival of Ji Yi, the four great leaders either appeared cold as water or slightly furrowed their brows

Tianluan Sanren and Gong Jinxiu, along with the disciples of Chao Xuanzong, turned back in surprise to see that the one pursuing them was none other than the young leader of the Xuanji Sword Pavilion

Within him, something began to stir, like a suppressed evil dragon, ready to break free at any moment

On the summit of Dayu Peak, the first peak of Jintingshan, the "Chongmiao Grand Assembly" of the Six Sects and Thirteen Peaks is unfolding once every three years

After the death of his master, he took over the Xuánjī Pavilion due to his master's last will

Although the Chongmiao Grand Assembly is a triennial event at Jintingshan, it seems entirely unrelated to him, the young master of the female sword sect.

There is absolutely no room for him to interject in such matters

Ji Yi turned back to look, at this moment, everyone's gaze was directed towards the archway

It is no wonder that people look down upon it; for a century, the Xuánjī Jiàngé has been gradually declining, and twenty years ago, it encountered an unusual change

In contrast, Ji Yi, as the leader of one of the Six Sects of Jinting, attracted a modicum of ridicule from those with ill intentions due to his peculiar identity as the 'male leader of the Female Cultivator Sword Sect'

At the meeting, the leaders of the other five major sects were discussing the development around Jintingshan, the prospects of the Taihao Divine Dynasty, and other important matters such as the potential demonic calamity that may arise in the north

Gong Jinxiu snorted: "It is still uncertain whether Xuanzhen's grand ceremony in six months will allow Xuanji Pavilion to retain Xianhua Peak. If we cannot even protect Xianhua Peak, we will naturally be removed from the Six Sects of Jinting."

The boy named Ji Yi, ignoring the ridicule around him, weakly made his way across the square

Alas, Gong Jinxiu, you have no idea what you are about to lose

She resembled the moon rising gradually, capturing the attention of the entire audience the moment she passed through the archway

Others couldn't help but burst into laughter, with someone exclaiming: "The leader of the Female Sword Sect?" "The Xuánjī Sword Sect is a disgrace among the Six Sects of Jīntíng, has it really fallen to such a state?" "I heard that this sect only has this incompetent fellow and his two junior sisters left, it would be better to vacate the Xianhua Peak and remove themselves from the Six Sects of Jīntíng altogether.

Jintingshan is one of the famous seventy-two blessed lands, a place where spiritual energy converges. The Chongmiao Grand Assembly is a grand event for the Daoist community within a radius of several hundred miles. In addition to the Daoist masters and disciples from various sects, many prominent families from the surrounding areas have come to offer their congratulations

She wore an expression of pride, as cold as ice, offering no words to anyone. Unintentionally, she exuded an overwhelming chill, keeping others at bay.

Of course, as long as the Xuánjī Pavilion remains one of the Six Sects of Jīntíng, they cannot fail to invite Jì Yì, the "Sect Leader"

Ji Yi turned around and stepped into the hall

Senior Tianluan! Ji Yi approached the head of the Chaoxuan Sect, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "My junior sister has recently reached the perfection of the Qi Xuan realm and wishes to refine an external elixir for her breakthrough. However, she is in need of a Snow Crystal Lotus Fruit. I have heard that your esteemed mountain cultivates a large number of Snow Crystal Lotuses. May I kindly request a lotus fruit from you, senior?"

Gong Jinxiu said: "Master, please rest assured about the - picture - library. The disciple has made ample preparations and will not disappoint your high expectations at the appointed time"

The young boy gazed at the last faint yellow glow in the western sky, as darkness descended with the reflection of the mountains.

In the various affairs that followed, he was like an inconsequential invisible man, almost unnoticed by anyone

Tianluan Sanren nodded: "As practitioners of the Dao, when we break through our realms, we will inevitably be besieged by numerous Yin demons attempting to disrupt our progress and endanger our lives. At that time, I will take out the Lingwa Stone, and you may bring it with you into the barrier, which will not only expel the external demons but also reinforce your foundation.

However, he currently does not even know when he will be able to reach the outer realm, and as for stepping into the Nascent Soul stage, it is truly uncertain when that will happen

At the same time, the male leader of the female sword sect patted his trousers and calmly departed. As he walked along the road, he looked up at the setting sun gradually sinking in the sky, shaking his head with a mix of helplessness and amusement.

Is this the master of a sect?" Gong Jinxiu's disdain grew even stronger as she stood proudly with her chest out, directly following her master and leading the group away

The six sect masters took their seats, and behind each of the other five sect leaders stood their true disciples or elite followers from their respective sects, while outside the hall, attendants were numerous as clouds

Although it is difficult, he absolutely cannot just walk away like this

Suddenly, everyone's gaze turned towards the young man who was ascending the steps, passing through the archway, and making his way across the square towards the main hall

Among the younger generation of the Six Sects of Jinting, the highly anticipated gem is on the verge of becoming the youngest master of the Nascent Soul realm in just a few days

It seems that the mere presence of this individual has lowered the overall standard of the "Chong Miao Grand Event"

The young girl is dressed in a colorful auspicious Daoist skirt, carrying a precious sword on her back, resembling a beauty that could make fish sink and birds fall, truly breathtaking

As I stepped onto the steps of the main hall, a sudden commotion of voices and books arose behind me

Her cultivation was already two levels higher than that of the young man, and she suddenly launched an attack. With a loud slap, the young man's right leg bent forward unexpectedly, his knee touching the ground, and the other disciples erupted into laughter.

However, the main focus of the Xuánjī Pavilion is on female cultivation techniques, and as a man, his efforts in practicing them yield only half the results for double the work

Even those prestigious families who are eager to curry favor with the Six Clans of Jinting completely ignore that young man

Soon, her arrival went unnoticed by anyone.

In the main hall, the leaders of the other four sects had already arrived, namely, the host of this conference, the Master Yuan Qi of the Shangyou Longding Sect, as well as the Master Shen Hezi of the Shenlei Sect, the Daoist An Qian of the Tianwu View, and the Master Qi Dengbi of the Chuan Yun Tower

After a few pretentious words of admonition, the Celestial Luan Master set this matter aside and said: "How prepared are you for the breakthrough on the night of the full moon three days from now?"

Although there are quite a few Snow Crystal Lotus Fruits on the mountain, there are many disciples under my tutelage, and they are of use as well. Therefore, there are no surplus lotus fruits in the mountain

There, a Taoist priestess holding a whisk was slowly approaching, leading a delicate and strikingly beautiful young girl.

Ji Yi quickly replied: "I kindly ask you, senior, to lend one for the sake of the past friendship between our two sects. Once my junior sister makes a breakthrough, Xuánjī Pavilion will certainly find a way to repay you."

To this day, he has barely entered the Qi Xuan realm, making him arguably the weakest sect leader in the history of the Xuanji Pavilion

Until they had gone far away, the Celestial Master Tianluan began to admonish his favored disciple: "Jinxiu, the Six Sects of Jinting are originally branches of the same root; your behavior is quite disrespectful."

Ji Yi helplessly said: "That was the rudeness of a junior." He turned and left

Although he is one of the leaders of the Six Sects, in reality, it is the younger generation, Ji Yi, who quietly sits on the side

The Six Sects of Jinting are cultivation sects. Although most of these prestigious families possess unique skills and legacies, they are merely martial arts. Every time the Grand Ceremony of Reverence is held, they bring ample gifts, intending to curry favor and win goodwill.

Someone inside let out a sneer and laughed, "Isn't this the leader of the Xuanji Sword Sect from Xianhua Peak?"

Although the master forcefully entered seclusion to break through six months ago, he ultimately was unable to overcome the deadlock

Originally, I intended for us to establish a good relationship, to interact harmoniously. However, not only did Zhao Xuanzong refuse to lend the Snow Crystal Lotus Fruit, but Gong Jinxiu was also so rude.

The Celestial Luan Master, accompanied by his favored female disciple and a group of disciples, descended the mountain when he suddenly heard someone calling from behind: "Senior Celestial Luan, please wait a moment"

Although the master treated him exceptionally well, even going so far as to violate ancestral teachings by accepting him, a man, as a disciple, he was severely injured that year and was never able to recover.

Moreover, he has been concealing the true reason for the resilience of his soul from his master.

It is hard to believe that the Xuánjī Pavilion has fallen to such a state, as the disciples of Emperor Xuánzong whisper among themselves, all finding it amusing

Regardless of the circumstances, the other party is one of the six sect leaders. Tianluan Sanren paused, wanting to hear what the other party had to say

The disciples behind heard that the sect leader was about to take out the sect's treasured Lingwa Stone. With such a spiritual treasure to assist her, Gong Jinxiu would not only easily break through her realm, but her path of cultivation would also bring numerous benefits, leading to either envy or jealousy.

Gong Jinxiu looked at the boy's back, the corners of her mouth slightly curling up, revealing a hint of disdain. Suddenly, she kicked her foot, sending a pebble flying towards the back of the boy's knee.

As dusk arrives, the sun descends towards the west, and the lively scene on Taiyou Peak gradually fades away, akin to a flame that is no longer fed with firewood.

At the same time, with a beauty that captivates the nation and an unparalleled grace, it is only natural that her entrance into the mountains draws the attention of the entire audience

The only concern of the master is the future of the Xuánjī Pavilion

Although the master is convinced that with the resilience of his soul, as long as he can enter the Nascent Soul stage, his cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds

The Celestial Wanderer is certainly aware of this matter; in fact, she has quite a number of Snow Crystal Lotus Fruits in the mountains, but she feels there is no need to sell this favor.

He is determined to fulfill his master's last wish; one day, he will promote and elevate the Xuánjī Pavilion to greater heights

Thank you, Master!

The true disciple of Master Tianluan, the leader of the Xianli Peak, known as a once-in-a-century genius, has already cultivated to the Internal Scene stage at a young age. It is heard that she will soon break through to the Nascent Soul stage, the "Ti Hua Tian Nu" Gong Jinxiu.

Even those who wish to ingratiate themselves do not dare to approach

After Ji Yi took his seat, not long after, the master of the Xuan Zong, Tian Luan San Ren, also entered with "Ti Hua Tian Nu" Gong Jin Xiu.

The Tao of Tianluan Sanren is subtle and understated: "Although my mountain has many snow crystal lotus fruits, the value of this fruit is indeed considerable..." He paused.

Mingming is a time traveler, and secretly possesses the dark magic's secrets, yet he has been unable to assist his master, which has always left him feeling guilty.

At this moment, even they are aware that although the Xuánjī Jiàn Gè is one of the Six Sects of Jīntíng, it is uncertain whether they can retain the Xianhua Peak in six months, making it truly unnecessary to seek their favor

On the entire Dayu Peak, only the Xuánjī Pavilion has seen Ji Yi, this "lonely person," standing alone, solitary and desolate.

Amidst the sighs, everyone burst into laughter once again... A once respectable female cultivation sect now has a male leader, and a young one at that. The decline of the Xuánjī Pavilion is evident.