Chapter 437: Dust Settled, Change of the Hall Master
“You brat… Three Quasi-Emperor Relics are not enough; aren’t you being a bit too greedy?”
The Primordial Chaos Tower said somewhat angrily.
“How can you calculate it like that?”
Zhou Tong responded with a frown, equally displeased. “Fair is fair; the Quasi-Emperor Relics are your compensation to me, while the Profound Sky Hall still owes the Li Family compensation. The two cannot be mixed together!”
“Alright, alright, so you want to play it this way? This Emperor’s weapon will not intervene!”
Xuan Qiubai stood beside them, dumbfounded. Was this kid perhaps a reincarnated vampire?
He had destroyed their sect, killed their people, and now he was asking for compensation. Even the most terrifying bandits in the world would probably kneel before him and call him ancestor!
“Hmph… You’re still shameless enough to feel wronged!”
Zhou Tong seemed to see through their thoughts and showed a disdainful expression.
“Compared to what you’ve done, this punishment is already quite light. If you can’t accept it, then let’s re-structure and compete again!”
“Fine, I accept!”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Xuan Qiubai responded directly. His ability to gauge the situation was much better than that of Jade Linglong; he knew that they were already in a situation where they had no choice.
“You are quite sensible!”
Zhou Tong smiled and nodded, causing the other party to clench their fists.
This was not a good evaluation, let alone coming from a young individual addressing an elder. It was laden with sarcasm and disrespect!
“Speak, what compensation do you want?” Xuan Qiubai forced down the anger in his heart and asked, bearing the humiliation and burden.
“Very well, I like straightforward people like you, so I won’t be polite. I want the Profound Sky Hall to cede the Profound Yin Mountain to the Li Family and compensate with thirty percent of the wealth in your treasury!”
“What did you say?”
The Peak Sage almost jumped up. Each of these two conditions was unacceptable.
The Profound Yin Mountain was the ancestral grave of the Profound Sky Hall, the root of all of them. Although it had been dug out by Zhou Tong once, it could not be casually disposed of.
As for the second condition… Did this kid even know what thirty percent of the wealth in the Profound Sky Hall represented?
That was definitely more than the foundation of an ordinary Sacred Ground. If it was given to the Li Family, it would be a huge windfall!
“Look at how happy you are. Should I prepare less? If not, I will add more!”
Zhou Tong sneered, making the other party shiver.
“May I ask, what do you want our ancestral grave for?”
“Transform it into a restroom; what’s wrong with that?”
Xuan Qiubai trembled all over, and the onlookers couldn’t help but twitch their faces, thinking this kid was truly good at messing with mindsets.
“Then what do you want all that wealth for?”
“To create Sacred Forbidden Weapons for your kind. Do you have an opinion?”
Hearing this, the Grand Deacon took a deep breath. Even with his composure, he was almost angered to the point of spitting blood. Ultimately, he had no choice but to agree!
“Alright, as you say, I will personally deliver the Profound Yin Mountain and the wealth three days later!”
“It’s a deal. You better not go back on your word. After all, those who dare to renege on my things have pretty miserable outcomes!”
Zhou Tong left the throne, walking in the air, and turning his back to the crowd of the Profound Sky Hall.
“Everyone, our fates won’t end here; we will meet again.”
As soon as his words fell, the space shattered instantly, forming a passage. He leisurely walked in, disappearing from their sight.
This time it was truly over…
“Sir, what should we do next?”
Xuan Qiubai looked at the Primordial Chaos Tower, feeling somewhat lost.
“Just do what you need to do. The Profound Sky Hall is still a top force of the Human Race!”
The Imperial Weapon said with deep meaning, “That brat was able to defeat me because he used special means. However, you can rest assured that such means are very limited and will not be used on you.”
“If the Profound Sky Hall can kill him by its own means, it will not suffer backlash from those methods.”
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized, as if they had uncovered a secret.
In other words, the peerless powerhouse behind Zhou Tong would not unconditionally allow him to be protected.
He would only step in to protect him when he encountered unreasonable opponents. As for ordinary enemies, that powerful figure couldn’t be bothered; even if Zhou Tong were taken down, it would be the same!
“Understood, that powerful figure intends to use us as sharpening stones. This probably won’t go as he wishes.”
Xuan Qiubai murmured, a fighting spirit rising in his murky old eyes.
They had never been looked down upon like this before; this time they would properly compete with that powerful figure behind the scenes!
“Finally, everything has been settled, and we should return.”
On the Ascension Platform, Xuan Ge said to the Ninth Deacon. However, at that moment, Xuan Qiubai’s words made him stop in his tracks.
“This is a good opportunity; I have something important to announce to the world.”
Upon hearing this, everyone perked up.
He looked at Jade Linglong, his face filled with disappointment.
“The Hall Master of the Profound Sky Hall is not capable; not worthy of the position. I announce that effective immediately, she will be demoted to Vice Hall Master!”
“What did you say! Xuan Qiubai, on what grounds do you treat me this way? Have you forgotten what your son has done to me? This is your family owing me, are you looking to deny it?”
Jade Linglong instantly became furious, like a mad leopard, ready to attack him.
“Because you are the first Hall Master in the Profound Sky Hall’s history to cede land and pay compensation during your tenure!”
Xuan Qiubai said ruthlessly. Just that one sentence caused her to be silenced; there was nothing to be said. Jade Linglong’s failure was evident, and no one could plead for her.
“That’s one thing. Today, there is also a second matter…”
“The heavens cannot be without sun for a day, and the sect cannot be without a master for a day. I have decided to support the young master as the new Hall Master!”
As soon as the words fell, a graceful figure appeared in front of everyone.
This was Xuan Ge’s first appearance in front of everyone, and her face bore faint scorch marks, yet her aura was terrifyingly strong.
“Fifth Layer of Sage, Intermediate Sage level!”
Xuan Ge on the Ascension Platform widened her eyes in shock. They were both avatars, should be on the same level, yet the other side had been grievously injured before and should have been weaker at this moment.
Clearly, the Xuan Ge across from her had been baptized by her grandfather with secret methods. Now that she was to be established as the Hall Master, this was sending a clear signal.
“Grandfather is preparing to give up on me…”
Xuan Ge on the Ascension Platform’s face turned pale, her voice dejected.
“How could that be? The young master worries too much! Big Brother loves you the most; how could he ever give up…”
“It must be true, don’t forget, the one opposite is also Xuan Ge!”
“But…”
The Ninth Deacon wanted to say something, just then, his sound transmission jade pendant suddenly reacted.
“Second Brother, what’s the matter?”
He hurriedly asked; the other end of the pendant was the Second Deacon.
“Old Ninth… The young master’s avatar is with you, right? Bring her back. It’s about time to merge!”
Hearing this, the Ninth Deacon froze, looking incredulously at the nearby Xuan Ge. She had indeed guessed correctly.
At this moment, Xuan Ge’s eyes were filled with sadness, staring fixedly at the Ninth Deacon, causing him to tremble in his heart.
Though both were young masters, the Xuan Ge before him was one he watched grow up, with no difference from his own granddaughter!
“Grandpa Jiu, are you going to take me back?”
Upon hearing this, the Ninth Deacon fell into silence, his expression full of struggle.
“Old Ninth, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you answering?”
The Second Deacon’s voice kept coming through, filled with urgency and impatience.
“Crack!”
Accompanied by a crisp sound, the sound transmission jade pendant was crushed by the Ninth Deacon.
“Today, I also want to rebel a bit!”
As these words were spoken, a light shone in Xuan Ge’s eyes.
…
In the Profound Sky Hall, the Second Deacon’s face turned somewhat grim.
“Old Ninth has gone rogue!”
“I anticipated this for a long time; after all, that child was raised by him alone. But this isn’t the time for recklessness. I’ve already sent someone; believe they will bring them back soon!”
The Grand Deacon looked up at the sky, knowing one thing in his heart.
Tears cannot flow back.
