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Chapter 72: Where is Our Sect Master?

The Tian Gang Sect submitted to the Radiant Light Holy Land.

Although not powerful, one undeniable aspect was that they were a righteous sect.

Every disciple of the Tian Gang Sect regarded themselves as righteous cultivators.

When venturing outside, their slogan of eradicating demons and upholding justice was thunderous, even though they had only managed to defeat a few demons.

And now, with a Sect Master from a righteous sect cultivating demonic techniques, wasn't it a slap in the face?

If it were disciples under the sect, it would be acceptable – revoke their cultivation and expel them from the sect, resolving the matter.

But the Sect Master was different.

Could they revoke the Sect Master's cultivation?

Expel him from the sect?

That was a joke!

Currently, the Tian Gang Sect only had one person who had broken through to the Saint realm – the Sect Master.

In the coming long years, the entire sect would rely on the Sect Master to sustain it.

Now, not to mention if the Sect Master had cultivated demonic techniques, even if he had fallen into demonic cultivation, they would have to suppress this news for the time being.

"Junior Brothers, go and appease the disciples. Instruct everyone in the Tian Gang Sect not to disclose today's events. Everything can be discussed after the Sect Master's breakthrough!" The old man's face was as calm as water, and he quickly gave orders.

With the Sect Master stirring up such a big mess, they had to cover it up for now.

This is a scandal for the Tian Gang Sect. If it gets out, the reputation of the sect will be utterly ruined!

When the Sect Master becomes a Saint, concealing his aura may provide some leeway, as it's challenging for peers to discern someone who completely suppresses their presence.

"Good!" The other seven elders nodded solemnly, swiftly departing to gather all disciples.

They instructed them not to spread rumors recklessly.

"What's going on? I was in the middle of cultivation. Why did they summon us?"

"I don't know. I heard it was the decision of the eight elders, summoning all disciples within the sect, announcing some significant event."

"Could it be the Sect Master's breakthrough?"

"There's a possibility. Maybe the elders want everyone to witness the occasion, considering that the Sect Master's advancement to the Saint realm is the most significant event in the Tian Gang Sect in over ten thousand years!"

"Perhaps it's representatives from the Radiant Light Holy Land coming back?"

"The Radiant Light Holy Land just left. How could they return so quickly? In my opinion, the likelihood of the Sect Master's breakthrough is higher!"

On the square of the Tian Gang Sect, tens of thousands of disciples gathered, engaging in lively discussions. Amidst the buzz, a white-robed elder ascended into the air, suppressing the noise with a downward gesture.

He addressed the assembly, "Today is the day of the Sect Master's ascension to the Saint realm, a matter crucial to the honor of the Tian Gang Sect. Whatever you see or hear today, it is strictly forbidden to disclose to outsiders. Understand?"

The white-robed elder felt helpless; there were too many disciples within the sect. Even with today's instructions, news of the Sect Master practicing demonic techniques might be challenging to conceal. After all, there are no walls without cracks. With tens of thousands of disciples, who could guarantee absolute secrecy?

"Understood!" Countless disciples echoed simultaneously.

Before the echoes faded, within the Sect Master's hall, a pitch-black sun radiated ominous brilliance.

With billowing demonic energy, it rose, accompanied by a terrifying aura that swept across the sky.

This formidable presence could easily penetrate any formation below the Saint level.

The black sun hung high, and below it surged a tide of demonic energy, threatening to engulf the entire Tian Gang Sect.

"What's this?" Elders and countless disciples, from the highest to the lowest ranks, were dumbfounded.

Wasn't this demonic energy? How could their Sect Master, as the head of the Tian Gang Sect, emit such a pure demonic aura? Did it mean he was the Sect Master of some demonic sect?

Boom!

Yang Qiu remained seated, mobilizing his cultivation technique.

Myriads of divine radiance emanated from him, forming an illusory figure standing atop the black sun.

Stepping on a sea of demons, crowned by the great sun, it resembled a Demon Lord, arrogantly surveying the mortal realm.

As Yang Qiu's aura increased, the illusory figure grew, transforming into an immense and eternal shadow that manifested in the sky.

The boundless demonic might oppressed the void, causing many to feel breathless.

Some weaker disciples knelt directly on the ground, shivering.

"Who is this?" An elder gazed at the sky, his expression changing momentarily.

He didn't recognize this person; he looked unfamiliar, unlike the Sect Master!

"I've never seen him before," another elder shook his head, the movement freezing abruptly.

He stared at the figure in the sky, his beard quivering, and his face turned pale.

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

This person wasn't the Sect Master.

The Tian Gang Sect had produced a Saint, but where was their Sect Master?

"This is bad!"

The old man's face turned ashen. It seemed like he realized something and swiftly soared towards the Sect Master's hall, letting out a mournful cry, "Sect Master!"

The echo of the word "Sect Master" reverberated through the air, truly a heart-wrenching sound, bringing sorrow to those who heard it and tears to those who witnessed it.