Chapter 496: A Dominant Sect!

Inside the grand hall, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, utterly astounded.

They were at a loss for words to describe their feelings at this moment. So many profound secret manuals, and the sect leader casually threw out dozens of them.

Indeed, appointing Ling Feng as the sect leader might have been the wisest decision these old men had ever made in their entire lives.

"Alright, regarding the handling of these manuals, do the elders and peak leaders have any objections?" Ling Feng asked as he glanced around.

"No objections!"

"We will absolutely follow the sect leader's decree!"

"Since no one has any other objections, we will settle this matter as such." Ling Feng nodded slightly and added calmly, "Of course, this is just the first matter."

"Just the first? Could there be a second?"

The elders gasped, their pupils contracting sharply.

Could Sect Leader Ling have more surprises in store?

"I also have some methods for training students from Tianwei Academy which involves the placement of gravity arrays. Peak Leader Du, take these and study them well. I believe our Wenxian Sect can emulate some of Tianwei Academy's practices."

"Yes, Sect Leader!" Peak Leader Du, who had supported Ling Feng and opposed Lin Canglang, was a high-ranking member of the Wenxian Sect and had gained Ling Feng's trust.

"The sect leader's consideration for the development of the Wenxian Sect is truly a great blessing for us!"

Elder Yao exclaimed. Ling Feng had been the sect leader for only half a year, yet the development of the Wenxian Sect had already surpassed its peak periods of the past few centuries!

𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"This is wonderful! Tianwei Academy is a prestigious institution. If we emulate their methods for training students, we can quickly cultivate more talents."

"Sect Leader, you are truly the best sect leader in the world!"

Ling Feng shook his head and smiled. "Let's wait until the trial is successful before saying such things. Besides this, there is also a third matter."

"A third one!"

The elders were almost faint with excitement. So many good things at once, how could they possibly absorb it all?

However, everyone loved good news. The elders stared at Ling Feng with excitement, their hearts filled with uncontrollable joy.

Ling Feng remained composed and slowly said, "For the third matter, I have prepared an elemental ore vein for the Wenxian Sect. I will place this vein under Liuxian Peak. From now on, those who train at Liuxian Peak will see their cultivation speed increase by roughly ten times."

Gasp!

Everyone gasped again.

This was far more impressive than any spirit-gathering array. Moving an entire elemental ore vein here... this was beyond belief!

An elemental ore vein! Such a treasure was usually controlled only by royal families and super sects. It was usually unattainable for other forces.

"This matter is of great importance and must remain secret. Anyone who discloses it will be executed on the spot!"

Ling Feng declared with undeniable authority as he stood up with hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall.

"We will strictly follow the sect leader's decree!"

Everyone in the hall shuddered. A good sect leader must not only consider the development of the sect but also command respect and authority.

By now, Ling Feng had undoubtedly proven himself to be a qualified sect leader.

"Mhmm." Ling Feng nodded slightly and said calmly, "Let's all sit down and talk."

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

After Ling Feng had shared the good news he brought back, the peak leaders and senior elders reported the significant matters within the sect to him.

Naturally, Elder Yao had been handling most of them, so everything was still quite orderly.

As dusk approached, Ling Feng dismissed the peak leaders and elders, leaving behind Elder Yao and a few disciples.

Of course, Su Hongxiu, as usual, stayed to take care of Ling Feng's daily needs and naturally could not leave.

After the elders departed, Ling Feng descended from the sect leader's throne, exhaling lightly. Putting on a dignified demeanor was indeed quite exhausting.

"Elder Yao, has there been any news about my master in the past six months?" Ling Feng asked as he approached Elder Yao.

Hearing Ling Feng mention "master," Lin Xian'er couldn't help but perk up her ears.

Elder Yao shook his head and sighed. "Junior Brother Duanmu has not returned to Wenxian Sect in the past six months. The world is vast, and finding news about his daughter is like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Ling Feng nodded slightly. Indeed, with Duanmu Qingshan's personality, he was not one to return after just half a year. It seemed unlikely that Lin Xian'er would reunite with her father anytime soon.

"Interestingly, I found someone who might be my master's daughter." Ling Feng pointed to Lin Xian'er and said calmly, "Elder Yao, you previously asked who this young lady was. I am telling you now, she is very likely the daughter of my master."

"So this young lady is Junior Brother Duanmu's daughter?" Elder Yao's eyes widened. "Judging by her age, it does seem likely."

"I am about ninety percent sure. Unfortunately, my master is not here. Otherwise, a father-daughter reunion would be a wonderful thing." Ling Feng sighed softly.

Elder Yao nodded. "For now, we can only wait for Junior Brother Duanmu to return."

Lin Xian'er bit her lip, feeling a mix of disappointment and relief.

Deep down, people often avoid certain realities, and Lin Xian'er's emotions were torn between wanting to know her origins and fearing to face them.

Not meeting Duanmu Qingshan actually made her feel somewhat relieved.

"I will handle the remaining matters," Ling Feng said, bowing to Elder Yao. "As for the teachings of martial arts, I will rely on you, Elder Yao. I don't think I will be staying at Wenxian Sect for much longer."

"Of course." Elder Yao hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sect Leader, there is one more matter. I didn't want to trouble you today, but it is urgent and must be mentioned."

"Is it about the triennial martial arts competition among the three top sects in the Xianzong Mountains?"

Ling Feng smiled faintly. Elder Yao had mentioned it in his letters. Every three years, the three major sects in the Xianzong Mountains—Wenxian Sect, Liuyun Sword Sect, and Qiankun Sect—held a competition to determine the allocation of various resources in the mountains.

"I didn't expect the Sect Leader to remember." Elder Yao nodded, looking serious. "A few days ago, we received challenge letters from the other two sects. The competition is in three days. As you know, Sect Leader, six months ago, Wenxian Sect experienced internal strife. Although it was quickly suppressed, the losses were significant. I'm afraid..."

"Rest assured, elder. Now that I am back, from now on, the Xianzong Mountains will no longer have three top sects. There will be only one dominant sect. It will be the Wenxian Sect!"

A gleam of determination flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. The rise of the Wenxian Sect would begin with the triennial martial arts competition!