Chapter 59 Handover Ceremony (Part 2)

  Bodhi Palm Teaching Master Fruit smiled and said, "No need to be modest, everyone has a first time, it won't take long for you to get used to it. We've all been old friends for so many years, we understand each other pretty well, I believe nothing unpleasant will happen. Go ahead and do your thing, we'll fully support you."

  The Seventh Xuan True Person said: "What the Master said is not wrong, you are very cautious in your dealings and we all trust you. However, there is one thing to note, during this Six Institutes Martial Arts Conference, those demons and monsters suddenly appeared in the mortal world, this point is likely to be handled properly. So, after you take office, the first thing you need to do is to think of a way to suppress those demons, which is not an easy task, it requires careful handling."

  Xuan Yu's heart skipped a beat as he suddenly realized that once Yi Yuan became the leader of the Six Institutes, he would have to take on the heavy responsibility of slaying demons and eliminating evil. At that time, he would lead the masters of the other five institutes in an all-out effort to suppress those demonic creatures, working together to safeguard the peace of the mortal realm - a task that was by no means easy to accomplish.

  After glancing at the various heads of the sects, Xuan Yu Zhenren let out a bitter laugh and said: "Who would have thought that as soon as we arrived at Yi Garden, it would be a difficult task. Everyone must fully support each other in order to succeed. Think about it, if the three realms' demons and monsters were to break through the passage leading to the mortal realm, the situation would not be something that any one sect could stop. At that time, we will need the six institutes to work together with one heart, only then will we have a chance to defeat those demons." The several heads of the sects all nodded in agreement, clearly understanding that such a major event concerns every single door and sect. United they would prosper, divided they would not; everyone was aware of this logic.

  Taking a glance around, Feng Huang Zhuo taught Yu Wu Shuang: "Now the time is almost up, we should start the handover ceremony. Xuan Yu Zhuo is still preparing, there are some things later that our six institutes need to discuss." Xuan Yu Zhen Ren nodded lightly and turned to look at Li Chang Chun, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

  Li Changchun glanced at him, his eyes sweeping the room, and said in a low voice: "Everyone be quiet, now let's start the handover ceremony. Please ask this year's winner, Xishu Yiyuan's master, Xuanyu Zhenren to come forward and accept the Six Institutes' Symbol." As soon as he finished speaking, the whole room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on Xuanyu Zhenren.

  Xuanyu Zhenren's face was calm, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, standing in front of Li Changchun, quietly gazing at him. Li Changchun picked up a piece of about three-inch-long dark green jade plaque from the table, looked at it with nostalgia, and slowly handed it over to Xuanyu Zhenren.

  He gently took the jade plaque, and Xuan Yu True Person carefully looked at it. On the front, there were four ancient seals of the Six Institutes' Jade Order, while on the back was a mysterious pattern of a monster that was neither dragon nor snake. The entire jade plaque shone with a flowing light, and a dark blue-green glow quietly enveloped it, making it look both beautiful and majestic.

  Li Changchun looked at Xuan Yu Zhenren and said to everyone, "From today on, for the next ten years, Yi Garden will be the leader of the six institutes, becoming the number one sect in the cultivation world, until the Six Institutes' Martial Arts Conference ten years later. From now on, all actions of the six institutes will follow Yi Garden's orders, and everyone must abide by it together. This matter will be jointly announced by the six institutes immediately to proclaim to the entire cultivation world." As his gaze swept across the crowd, Li Changchun's eyes revealed a hint of loss at this moment.

  Pausing for a moment, Li Changchun said to Xuan Yu: "Congratulations to you, and at the same time, I remind you that from now on, your Yi Garden will bear the heavy responsibility of beheading demons and monsters, protecting the human world. I hope you work hard and cannot let those demons and monsters harm the human world."

  With a serious nod, Xuan Yu Zhenren turned around to face everyone in the hall and said loudly: "This time, our Yi Garden has achieved such great results and become the first among the six institutes. This is very fortunate. Here, I promise everyone that in the next ten years, our Yi Garden will do its best to eliminate demons and protect the peace of the mortal world with all its might. At the same time, we will maintain the common honor of our Xiu Zhen Six Institutes with the greatest enthusiasm, making us even more prosperous. Of course, all this can only be achieved by our Yi Garden alone, it is impossible to complete, that requires the unity and cooperation of our six institutes. Here, I hope everyone can give us their greatest support, let us jointly defend this peaceful and serene mortal paradise." The surroundings fell silent for a moment, but soon applause broke out, spreading throughout the entire Tian Xuan Cave.

  Looking at the dignified Xuan Yu Zhen Ren, Zi Yang Zhen Ren said in a low voice: "The journey to Tai Xuan Mountain has finally become a turning point for our Yi Yuan. At this moment, the entire cultivation world will be proud of our Yi Yuan and send us blessings."

  Master Jingyue nodded slightly and said, "Yes, this is our pride, but also our responsibility. Now that monsters and ghosts are appearing in the mortal world, I'm afraid it's not a good thing for us to take over as the head of the Six Institutes at this time. We've gained glory, but trouble has also come."

  Lu Yun heard this and couldn't help but think of the strange man's words from that morning, his heart slightly sighing. The cultivation world was already in chaos, and the calamity was about to return to the mortal realm. Thinking about the prophecy of his ancestors a hundred generations ago, within three years, the entire cultivation world would be drawn into it, perhaps this was the time.

  In the field, the six yuan masters gathered together, chatted with each other for a while, and then announced that the handover ceremony was successfully completed. Afterwards, the six yuan masters held a summit meeting in the Tianxuan Cave, jointly discussing and formulating the general direction for the future.

  Standing on the field, Lu Yun fell into deep thought, until Cang Yue and Ao Xue approached him, he came back to his senses. Looking at the two jade-like people standing together, Lu Yun's eyes showed a hint of admiration, and he said softly: "You two sometimes really look like one person, clear and cold, elegant and refined, with the same temperament, the same beauty, though different, yet showing the same charm. Strange flowers bloom together, from afar they seem to be one, but upon closer inspection, each has its own unique charm!"

  "Are you praising both of us together, or are you afraid of offending one of us? Do Xue and I really look alike? I don't think so. Cang Yue, do you think we look alike?"

  A faint smile, Cang Yue said: "Whether or not it's like that, isn't something we decide for ourselves. People always have a few similarities, yet also a few differences. Everyone is different, it just depends on what you show to others, one side or everything?"

  With a gentle smile, Lu Yun nodded in agreement: "Cang Yue is right, people are always different, yet similar. You two have many similarities and can be said to be of the same type."

  Proud Snow looked at Cang Yue, then at Lu Yun, thinking about their words in her heart. Similarity, is it hinting at something? Is it that people look alike or have similar personalities, is the side shown to others similar, or are their fates also similar? Two people who resemble each other, meeting the same man, what kind of ending will they have? Will it be the same, or will each have their own encounter?

  Gently changing the subject, Ao Xue smiled faintly and said: "Regardless of whether it's like or not, many things will only be known later. Now that there are only three of us left here, we should leave too. This trip to the Tianjian Academy has come to an end, and it's time to return to Yiyuan."

  Lu Yun heard this, looked at Cang Yue for a moment, and said with some reluctance: "Yes, I'm afraid we'll be leaving in two or three days." After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked towards the Heaven Fire Cave without saying another word.

  Looking at Lu Yun's back, Cang Yue suddenly whispered to Ao Xue: "He has something hidden in his heart, maybe he knows something, but he just doesn't want to say it."

  "He's becoming increasingly mysterious, and it's getting harder to see through him. There are too many secrets we don't know about that are on his body, but since he doesn't want to say anything, we don't need to ask. When the time is right, I'm sure he'll bring it up himself."

  Cang Yue didn't say a word, but just smiled slightly, and her body floated forward in an extremely elegant manner. Watching that beautiful figure, Ao Xue couldn't help but let out a soft sigh, and chased after her.