Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal-Chapter 456 - 442 Sect Leader

"Uh..."

Hearing Alkaid’s straightforward inquiry, Zhen Xuanyuan and others immediately turned their gaze to Dong Xi, Yuan Xing, and several other Supreme Elders.

After exchanging glances, Dong Xi, as a Supreme Elder, stepped forward and said, "Sect Leader, Zong Wenxian claims that he must continue his investigation of the secret treasures of the Light Divine Race Dao Lord and cannot return. Furthermore, he says that it is necessary to have someone stationed in the Extraterritorial Starry Sky to ensure absolute security. Therefore, he will be staying in the stars for an extended period. During this time, the Heavenly Dao Sect must not be without a head... Hence, he is willing to retire and become a Supreme Elder. As for the position of the Sect Leader, he believes that you, Alkaid, with your superior capabilities and qualifications as a top-tier Shattered Void successor, should take up the mantle."

"Oh?"

Alkaid was somewhat surprised by what Dong Xi had said,

but then again, it seemed within the bounds of reason.

Zong Wenxian…

didn’t dare to return.

After numerous suppressions of the development in the Southern Region, crushing his authority as the Vice Sect Leader, the two sides had formed a deep enmity.

Now, realizing that Alkaid’s influence had grown overwhelming, ascending rapidly and impossible to suppress further, they had no choice but to hand over the leadership. He had to...

hide far away, not daring to step into the Heavenly Dao Sect again,

lest he follow the same fate as Jing Yuntian and Bu Zhou, the two great Shattered Void True Monarchs.

"Additionally, during this time venturing in the Extraterritorial Starry Sky, Zong Supreme Elder also obtained quite a few treasures. Among them is a gift he specifically asked me to deliver to you, Sect Leader Alkaid, as a congratulatory present for assuming leadership of the Heavenly Dao Sect," said Dong Xi,

stepping forward with a Storage Treasure still sealed with Divine Sense and handed it over, "Due to the movements of the Light Divine Race, Zong Supreme Elder said that the situation in the Extraterritorial Starry Sky is unstable, and he is unable to personally attend your Sect Leader succession ceremony. Please, excuse his absence…"

"He knows his place."

Alkaid remarked.

He did not stand on ceremony as he took the Storage Treasure.

Upon scanning it with his Divine Sense, a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.

Inside...

was a set of top-tier Dao Artifact refining materials.

Even amongst the top-tier Dao Artifact materials, these ranked supreme; if processed by an Artifact Refiner of the Eighteenth or even Seventeenth Rank, they could be used as auxiliary materials for refining Immortal Artifacts. Their value, if not a hundred billion, was probably not far off.

If one were to consider the inflated value of the treasures Alkaid intended to purchase, it would even cost two hundred billion.

This was a gift that the former Sect Leader had offered...

Could it be considered "blood money"?

However...

"Throughout the thousands of years Zong Wenxian has held the position of Sect Leader, countless geniuses in the Heavenly Dao Sect have been suppressed by him, fading into obscurity, people like Shen Junyan, Jiang Guike, Chu Gushan, Qin Shimoon, and so on. Those who could not bear the humiliation and resisted to the end met their deaths under his oppression. Such wrongdoings cannot be easily forgiven and forgotten with a mere stroke of the pen,"

Alkaid said calmly, making Dong Xi, Yuan Xing, Gu Li, and others’ hearts skip a beat.

Even Zhen Xuanyuan, Chi Yun, and True Monarch Liao Chen felt their scalps tingle.

How long has it been since Alkaid reached Shattered Void?

In just a few decades, he had slain Jing Yuntian and Bu Zhou, two Supreme Elders, along with countless disciples connected to them, from Refining Void to Hollow Void and even those not yet at Hollow Void.

They...

truly did not wish to see further turmoil within the Heavenly Dao Sect.

As for Zong Wenxian’s suppression of the Vice Sect Leaders...

it was part and parcel of the internal system of the Sect’s operation.

Thus, upon hearing Alkaid’s seemingly relentless words against Zong Wenxian, the Supreme Elders all frowned, sighing in their hearts.

A new Sect Leader taking office and dealing with the power remnants of the preceding leader...

was also considered standard procedure.

Alkaid’s actions...

were, at most, merciless and resolute.

...

As Alkaid spoke these words, he was observant of the reactions of the Supreme Elders.

No one stood up in opposition...

Truthfully, he was somewhat surprised.

After all, once he set the precedent for killing a former Sect Leader, allowing this kind of practice to continue…

From then on, any Sect Leader in office would suppress any qualifying Vice Sect Leader even more brutally, by even more ruthless means.

Pushing beyond all limits.

At this point...

"Sect Leader, personally, I think… we should treat the former Sect Leader as has been customary within our Sect,"

it was at this moment Chi Yun, a Supreme Elder, ventured to speak up, albeit reluctantly.

"Oh?"

Alkaid’s gaze fell on the Supreme Elder, "Why? If I am not mistaken, your interests do not align with Zong Wenxian’s."

"It’s just a suggestion... If the Sect Leader finds it inappropriate, then pretend I never mentioned it,"

Chi Yun, the Supreme Elder, immediately gestured with his hand.

For Alkaid to wield control over the entire Sect and eliminate the seven Shattered Void of the Yin Moon Sect, his fearsome reputation was well known, and for Chi Yun to speak at such a time, he was already pushing the boundaries.

After all...

this was the Northern Sea Star,

where the law of the jungle and might makes right reigned supreme.

Who truly abides by rules?

Alkaid listened and smiled, "Since Chi Yun Supreme has spoken..."

His gaze swept over the several Supremes present, "Zong Wenxian’s mistake cannot be simply erased; however, considering his years of managing Heavenly Dao Sect without any significant achievements but also without lack of hard work, and now that he has volunteered to be stationed in the Extraterritorial Starry Sky, let it be as he wishes. Let him hold his post there for a thousand years."

A thousand years later...

He would definitely have become a Dao Lord.

It was possible he would have even entered the Immortal Realm with Penglai Dao Lord by then, so even if Zong Wenxian wanted to return, Alkaid would no longer be in control.

Upon hearing Alkaid’s words, Zhen Xuanyuan, Chi Yun, Liao Chen, Dong Xi, and other Supremes breathed a sigh of relief and respectfully said, "Sect Leader is wise."

"Presumably, Supreme Zong would be grateful upon hearing this news, thankful for Sect Leader Alkaid’s magnanimity."

"Sect Leader Alkaid’s righteousness!"

They all said it at once.

They all understood that Alkaid had made this strategic decision to foster the future development of the Heavenly Dao Sect’s rules, and to reflect the correct values of morality and ethics, which is why he was lenient toward Zong Wenxian.

He indeed deserved the words "great righteousness."

"We shall make arrangements for the Sect Leader succession ceremony right away."

Zhen Xuanyuan actively sought permission to proceed.

"Go ahead."

As Alkaid spoke, he added, "While sending out invitations for the succession ceremony, announce a message at the same time and spread it throughout all the sects."

He said with a smile, "Commissioned by the Penglai Immortal Sect’s Dao Lord, starting from today in Southern Capital, we will attempt to refine a top-notch Dao Artifact. As we are still lacking some materials, we hereby make a purchase request to the Ten Great Immortal Paths, the Three Immortal Martial Sects, the Four Great Immortal Dynasties, including the Six Buddhist Temples, for the top-notch Dao Artifact materials, primarily those relating to the Great Void Path and Origin Dao. Depending on the quality of the materials, we will offer up to double the price!"

The moment his words were out, Zhen Xuanyuan, Chi Yun, Liao Chen, Dong Xi, Yuan Xing, Gu Li, and other Supreme Elders were taken aback.

Then, they couldn’t resist widening their eyes.

"Top-notch Dao Artifact!?"

"Sect Leader... are you saying that the Artifact Sage behind you, Southern Capital, wants to refine a top-notch Dao Artifact!?"

"How... how is that possible!?"

Decades ago, Southern Capital, which Alkaid belonged to, had already taken orders to customize Dao Artifacts for others.

Over the years, several Dao Artifacts had been consecutively delivered.

Even though it seemed most of these Dao Artifacts were modifications from spoils of war, being able to modify and perfectly match them to the customizers’ expectations was enough to attest to that Artifact Sage’s refining standards.

Therefore, the fact that there was an Artifact Sage behind Southern Capital wasn’t doubted by Heavenly Dao Sect, nor by many of the Human Race forces.

But...

Customizing a Dao Artifact is one thing; customizing a top-notch Dao Artifact is entirely another.

Around the Northern Sea Star, those who possess Superior Dao Artifacts are basically candidates on the Dao Lord’s preseason list, or they belong to top-notch forces’ Sect Leaders or esteemed direct disciples of Dao Lords.

Being like Zhen Xuanyuan, who could unveil a Superior Dao Artifact without being a Dao Lord’s heir, was considered a stroke of immense fortune and an exception.

If Superior Dao Artifacts were so rare, the top-notch Dao Artifacts were even more so.

Such artifacts could significantly enhance the power of a Dao Lord.

At present...

The Artifact Sage behind Southern Capital was actually going to attempt to refine a top-notch Dao Artifact...

How could that be possible!?

"Sect Leader Alkaid, is... is this message real!?"

Zhen Xuanyuan couldn’t help but inquire again.

Then, as if something occurred to him, he quickly added, "I do not doubt your words, Sect Leader Alkaid, but... a top-notch Dao Artifact! It’s not something a non-Dao Lord... could possibly refine!"

"It’s only an attempt,"

Alkaid replied, "You should know that there is less than a thousand years before the Gate of the Immortal Realm opens, and a battle among Dao Lords is inevitable. Under such circumstances, every Dao Lord must prepare thoroughly, even Penglai Dao Lord, renowned as the first in Northern Sea, is no exception. Moreover, she happened to have received a priceless Immortal Artifact material from Heavenly Sea... Well, if she could obtain other top-notch materials, even Immortal Artifact materials to pile onto a Dao Artifact... it might not be impossible to elevate what was initially a Superior Grade Dao Artifact into a top-notch one through layering."

With a smile, he continued, "Therefore, during this period, I am entrusted to acquire more top-notch Dao Artifact, even Immortal Artifact materials... As for the Pure Yang Great Pill, Void Dao Elixir, those are not a problem, Penglai Dao Lord has given me quite a bit of support."

"Using the method of piling up materials to refine a top-notch Dao Artifact..."

Zhen Xuanyuan listened and felt a bit more convinced.

In today’s world, many top-notch Dao Artifacts in the hands of Dao Lords were indeed created in this way.

Dao Lords, with their long lifespans, if they spend tens of thousands of years studying Artifact Refining and are fortunate enough to obtain a main material suitable for an Immortal Artifact, they can generally refine a top-notch Dao Artifact themselves.

Just...

Even a top-notch Dao Artifact would only increase a Dao Lord’s combat power by ten to twenty percent.

Therefore, not every Dao Lord chooses to waste tens of thousands of years on Artifact Refining.

They prefer to seize every moment to practice their Dao Techniques, or to venture into the Extraterritorial Starry Sky in search of opportunities.

It is because of these varying choices that there are fewer Dao Lords with top-notch Dao Artifacts.

"I will spread this news right now..."

Zhen Xuanyuan was saying as he paused slightly, "However, it would be best if Penglai Immortal Sect also cooperates... If that Dao Lord could join in making the announcement, it would be even better; otherwise, there may be some complications."

"Rest assured, Penglai Dao Lord will soon publicize this news,"

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Alkaid responded, pondering for a moment, "This message... I should also inform Jun Tian Dao Lord."

Then, he glanced at Zhen Xuanyuan, "I have the privilege of direct communication with Jun Tian Dao Lord now, correct?"

"Of course."

Zhen Xuanyuan nodded slightly, "You can now take possession of the Sect Leadership seal through the Golden Book Venerable and take charge of all the Heavenly Dao Sect’s institutions, including the highest level Communication Formation."