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Chapter 38: Arrival of the Azure Cloud Sect Master, Lin Ang Ascends to Holy Son:
(The next morning)
Lin Ang arrived at the grand entrance of the Azure Cloud Sect,
Beyond the entrance, the entire sect was situated atop numerous majestic peaks, hidden in clouds and mist, resembling a celestial paradise.
"Welcome back, First Chief Disciple!"
"Welcome back, First Chief Disciple!"
The disciples guarding the mountain gate were initially stunned by Lin Ang's profound aura. After a moment, they reacted, hurriedly bowing, "Welcome back, Chief Disciple!"
Then they noticed a little girl accompanying Lin Ang. However, something was peculiar. The girl's eyes were entirely black and hollow.
"Chief Lin Ang, who is this?" One of the gatekeeping disciples asked, puzzled by the sight of Yi Yi beside Lin Ang. Realizing his mistake, he quickly stopped.
As the chief disciple, Lin Ang had the right to admit anyone into the sect as an inner disciple without question.
Lin Ang explained, "I rescued this little girl. She is now my servant."
Hearing this, the gatekeeping disciple bowed deeply and refrained from further questions.
Returning to the sect, Lin Ang headed straight for the Supreme Hall.
In the early morning, countless inner disciples were practicing in the inner courtyard.
Upon seeing Lin Ang's return, all eyes turned toward him. Clad in a clean blue robe, exuding an overwhelming sword intent, he looked like an unrivaled sword immortal.
"Chief Disciple Lin Ang has returned..."
Many noticed his cultivation had reached the 3rd stage Crimson Profound Realm and were astonished, "The 3rd stage... Chief Disciple Lin Ang's cultivation is now on par with the Holy Maiden Ruohan..."
"He's only been an inner disciple for a couple of months..."
"I heard the Blood Puppet Sect ambushed our sect's disciples, enraging the Supreme Elder who sent Chief Disciple Lin Ang to suppress them..."
"With Chief Disciple Lin Ang's methods, the Blood Puppet Sect must have been annihilated by now..."
"Look, there's a little girl following Chief Lin Ang. Is she his sister?"
Many disciples noticed the little girl trailing Lin Ang, wearing sect attire too large for her small frame. She quickened her steps, trying to keep up with Lin Ang's pace.
At the entrance to the Supreme Hall, Lin Ang bowed slightly and said, "Disciple Lin Ang has returned. The Blood Puppet Sect no longer exists."
With a wave of his hand, a storage ring flew into the air. Heads began tumbling out of the ring, rolling on the ground—over a thousand in total. Among them were the sect master Xue Sha and several high-ranking elders of the Blood Puppet Sect.
In the Supreme Hall, the spiritual senses of several Supreme Elders flickered. The ethereal figures of the elders exchanged glances, momentarily stunned by Lin Ang's swift and decisive actions.
"This young man... is remarkable..."
"We underestimated his capabilities."
The ethereal figure of the Supreme Elder, Ying Xuanzi, smiled wryly.
Just as he was about to speak, a calm voice suddenly descended from the sky, seemingly coming from a thousand miles away, yet also from right beside them.
"Hahaha, excellent. Young talent is impressive."
As the words fell, a phantom figure, as if descending from the heavens, appeared on the steps. The figure, dressed in a long white robe, was a handsome man with long hair and an imposing presence, capable of shaking the heavens just by standing there.
"We welcome the Sect Master!"
"We welcome the Sect Master!"
Not only the disciples but countless elders rushed over upon hearing the voice. They bowed deeply with utmost reverence.
The one who arrived was none other than the Azure Cloud Sect Master.
In no time, tens of thousands gathered to witness the Sect Master.
The Sect Master waved his hand, "My true body has not returned. No need for such a ceremony."
Lin Ang sighed in admiration. Even a mere avatar of the Sect Master possessed such an astonishing aura.
"The true cultivation of the Azure Cloud Master must have reached the Divine Abilities Realm..."
"No wonder he can project an avatar from afar..."
The Sect Master gazed at Lin Ang and smiled, "Your name is Lin Ang? I have heard of your deeds. You trained diligently in the outer sect for five years, honing your character. Only then did you rise swiftly."
"You sacrificed your own bloodline to save your childhood friend, Ye Cangxue, almost becoming crippled. But fortunately, you did not let hatred cloud your judgment."
The Sect Master glanced at the heads of the Blood Puppet Sect disciples and solemnly said, "Hang these heads high at the sect gates. Let them remain for fifty years as a warning to the world that the Azure Cloud Sect is not to be trifled with."
Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, his voice spread across the entire Azure Cloud Domain, reaching countless empires, sects, and families: "Lin Ang is promoted to the position of the Holy Son of the Azure Cloud Sect. He will represent the sect in worldly matters."
"In half a month, a grand banquet will be held. All empires shall gather at the Azure Cloud Sect to celebrate our new Holy Son!"
Now, with Lin Ang's cultivation at the 3rd stage Crimson Profound Realm and his mastery of the sect's legacy technique, 'Azure Cloud's Lifesaving Dao Art,' his promotion to Holy Son was well-deserved.
With the secret realm about to open and many prodigies gathering, the Sect Master hoped Lin Ang would present himself as the Holy Son of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Promoting Lin Ang to Holy Son, the Sect Master's words reverberated across the Azure Cloud Domain, shocking countless kingdoms, sects, and clans.
The Azure Cloud Sect, which had produced prodigies like Qiu Ruohan and Ye Cangxue, now had another Holy Son?
"Congratulations, Chief Disciple Lin Ang!"
"Congratulations, Chief Disciple Lin Ang!"
Tens of thousands within the sect bowed, their voices resounding to the heavens.
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Across the Azure Cloud Domain, in various kingdoms, sects, and top families, reactions varied.
A princess from a royal dynasty couldn't help but sigh, "Chief Disciple Lin Ang has proven himself as a Holy Son..."
"For the past century, the Azure Cloud Sect has had prodigies like Qiu Ruohan and Ye Cangxue..."
"And now, Chief Disciple Lin Ang, who has only emerged for a few months, is already showing the potential of a true dragon..."
"To have another Holy Son now? The sect's fortune is unimaginably terrifying..."
An old strongman from a kingdom speculated wildly, "In a month, prodigies from all over the Northern Realm will gather in the secret realm. Those who excel might even make it to the Prodigy Rankings of the entire Dao Domain."
"It's rumored that a chaotic spirit treasure has emerged in the secret realm... The immortal princess of the Tiancang Empire has recently left closed-door cultivation for it..."
"The Azure Cloud Sect promoting Lin Ang to Holy Son at this time has a profound impact..."
-To be continued!
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