Chapter 546 - 519: The Contention for the Vice Leader

Zhaang Ye silently regulated his breath, his mind secretly pondering a question. He had already comprehended the Wind Realm and the Water Realm, but could these two Realms be fused together?

Zhaang Ye had a faint feeling that the Wind Realm and the Water Realm could be combined. But as for how to actually fuse the two Realms, he was completely clueless.

Zhaang Ye thought for a moment, a sense of regret creeping into his heart. ’It’s a rare chance for me to be back at the Sect. I should have checked the library. The Sect has tens of millions of books in its collection; there must be records about this. I might have even found a method for fusing two Realms.’

The Fire Spirit, whose mind was linked with Zhaang Ye’s, sensed his thoughts. In their mental connection, the Fire Spirit said with frustration, "My legacy comes from the Phoenix. I know the method for fusing the Wood Realm and the Fire Realm. However, the Phoenix Clan dislikes water, so I have no idea how to fuse the Water Realm and the Wind Realm."

Hearing the Fire Spirit’s words, Zhaang Ye’s heart stirred. ’So Realms really can be fused!’ He asked, "Fire Spirit, after Realms are fused, does their power increase?"

The Fire Spirit nodded affirmatively. "They absolutely do, and by a lot. Take the Fire Realm and the Wood Realm, for instance. After they are fused, wood feeds fire. With the help of the Wood Realm, the power of the Fire Realm will increase severalfold. If you can fuse your current Wind Realm with the Water Realm, your combat strength will also see a massive boost."

Zhaang Ye was delighted to receive the Fire Spirit’s confirmation.

The participants of the Young Masters’ Symposium were all experts from the Purple Spirit Domain, young titans famous in their own right. Most of them had a Cultivation of True Dao Fifth Layer or higher. With Zhaang Ye’s current strength, while he wasn’t afraid of ordinary young titans, he had little confidence against an expert at the Peak of True Dao Fifth Layer. Against a young titan at the True Dao Sixth Layer, he would face nothing but a crushing defeat.

If he could fuse the two Realms, his chances at this Young Masters’ Symposium would be much higher!

A flash of excitement crossed Zhaang Ye’s mind. Just as he was about to discuss it further with the Fire Spirit, he suddenly sensed a faint Power of Water drifting leisurely from the void. It was like tiny raindrops falling from the clouds, indescribably free and natural.

’An expert is flying this way!’

Zhaang Ye’s heart stirred. He opened his eyes and looked toward the horizon. At almost the same moment Zhaang Ye opened his eyes, Pingcang Mountain and Taishu Gang, who were also present, looked toward the sky as well.

SWOOSH!

A young man with long hair, dressed in black, suddenly descended from the void. His descent seemed slow, yet in an instant, he crossed more than ten *li* of space and arrived on the mountaintop. The entire process of his flight was as smooth as flowing clouds and water, possessing an indescribable charm.

Zhaang Ye extended his Spiritual Sense and felt the aura of the black-clad young man, and his heart trembled. He discovered that this young man was not only a great expert of the True Dao Fifth Layer but also a genius who had comprehended a Realm. The power within his body was as vast as an ocean!

"Junior Brother Qi!"

"Senior Brother Qi!"

The moment the black-clad young man appeared, the young experts on Lianyun Peak immediately rose to greet him. Hearing their forms of address, Zhaang Ye knew at once that this long-haired young man in black must be Qi Qingle, the Vice National Preceptor of the Da Feng Kingdom.

The Green Cloud Sect governed several dozen kingdoms, each with one National Preceptor, one Vice National Preceptor, and ten Envoys. The position of Vice National Preceptor was extremely high, comparable to that of an Outer Elder. This Qi Qingle, not yet a hundred years old, had already secured the position of Vice National Preceptor, marking him as one of the most outstanding young titans of the Green Cloud Sect.

"Master, be careful! This Qi Qingle not only has a Cultivation at the Early Stage of True Dao Fifth Layer but has also comprehended the Rain Realm. His combat strength is comparable to a True Dao Sixth-Layer Expert, and he might even be stronger than an expert at the True Dao Sixth Layer Middle Stage. Also, the Cultivation of both Pingcang Mountain and Taishu Gang has reached the Peak of True Dao Fifth Layer. They are your formidable rivals."

Although the Fire Spirit had lost most of its power, its senses were far more acute than Zhaang Ye’s. It immediately warned Zhaang Ye upon seeing Qi Qingle’s arrival.

Zhaang Ye nodded slightly upon hearing the Fire Spirit’s reminder. Everyone present was an expert of the Younger Generation, all titan-level figures. But the strongest among them were Qi Qingle, Pingcang Mountain, and Taishu Gang. Just now, when Qi Qingle was flying, only Pingcang Mountain and Taishu Gang had sensed his approach.

Qi Qingle’s personality seemed quite aloof and proud. As everyone bowed to him in greeting, he merely gave a slight nod in response before his gaze slowly swept over the crowd.

When his eyes fell on Zhaang Ye, Qi Qingle’s gaze paused for a moment, a trace of astonishment flashing in his eyes. After comprehending the Rain Realm, he could transform into tiny water droplets and fly at high speed through the void. When he had just used his Rain Realm to fly over, only three people among all the young experts present had sensed his arrival: Zhaang Ye, Pingcang Mountain, and Taishu Gang.

Pingcang Mountain and Taishu Gang were top-tier experts of the Younger Generation, so it wasn’t strange that they had sensed his arrival. But for Zhaang Ye, someone who had only recently joined the Sect, to have also sensed him—this secretly astonished Qi Qingle.

Qi Qingle sized up Zhaang Ye, sensing not only wisps of gentle wind but also a faint, almost imperceptible layer of Water Qi around him. Feeling this Water Qi, Qi Qingle was suddenly shocked. ’This must be Zhaang Ye. He not only has the aura of wind but also the aura of water. Could it be that he has already comprehended two Realms? How is that possible?’

"Alright, everyone is here."

Although Qi Qingle was inwardly shocked, he didn’t consider Zhaang Ye his rival. He quickly suppressed his astonishment, glanced at the crowd, and said slowly, "The once-every-thirty-years Young Masters’ Symposium is upon us. The participants are all young experts under the age of eighty-one; anyone else is ineligible. Therefore, we will not have Sect Elders leading us."

"The nine of us are all disciples of the Green Cloud Sect. For the sake of better coordination, we must elect a leader and a vice leader. Now, everyone, please speak up and choose a leader and a vice leader."

Qi Qingle’s voice had barely faded when Pingcang Mountain chuckled and said, "Junior Brother Qi is the strongest expert among the Green Cloud Sect’s Younger Generation. Therefore, the role of leader must naturally fall to you, Junior Brother Qi. Heh, does anyone have any objections?"

"Heh, I agree."

"I agree as well."

"Heh heh, the leader is Junior Brother Qi."

Pingcang Mountain’s Cultivation was extremely high, and his status was extraordinary; he held considerable prestige among the young experts. With his endorsement, the others quickly voiced their agreement.

Zhaang Ye also voiced his agreement. Qi Qingle’s Cultivation had reached the True Dao Fifth Layer, and he had comprehended the Water Realm. With combat strength comparable to a True Dao Sixth-Layer Expert, he was the most qualified person to be the leader.

The leader was decided. Next was to determine the vice leader.

The gazes of seven young experts—Pingcang Mountain, Gu Jianyuan, Taishu Gang, Shi Shenghao, Gao Kangzi, Yan Ming, and Galaxy—all showed eager expressions. They were all powerhouses of the Green Cloud Sect’s Younger Generation. If ranked by strength, they would all place in the top ten of the Sect’s younger generation.

Geniuses are, by nature, proud people; none of them were willing to be outdone by others. These seven young experts—Pingcang Mountain, Gu Jianyuan, Taishu Gang, Shi Shenghao, Gao Kangzi, Yan Ming, and Galaxy—had no intention of being modest. Each hoped to secure the position of vice leader and stand above the other young experts.

Zhaang Ye saw through the thoughts of these seven young experts. He shook his head slightly, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and remained indifferent and motionless.

Zhaang Ye poured all his energy into Cultivation, his only desire to improve his combat strength. He had no interest whatsoever in empty titles like vice leader.

Besides, he was a bona fide newcomer, having joined the Sect only three short years ago. He had some prestige within the Inner Sect, but looking at the Sect as a whole, his prestige was far from sufficient. The position of vice leader would never fall to him.

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

As Zhaang Ye closed his eyes to regulate his breath, the seven young experts—Pingcang Mountain, Gu Jianyuan, Taishu Gang, Shi Shenghao, Gao Kangzi, Yan Ming, and Galaxy—simultaneously unleashed their immense auras. Seven colossal auras shot into the sky, like seven Sharp Swords stabbing into the void, churning the clouds into a chaotic mess.

BOOM!

The seven powerful auras suddenly collided, releasing an earth-shattering roar. The entire Lianyun Peak trembled from the blast, threatening to collapse at any moment.

After the hard clash, the eyes of the seven young experts—Pingcang Mountain, Gu Jianyuan, Taishu Gang, Shi Shenghao, Gao Kangzi, Yan Ming, and Galaxy—all revealed intense battle intent. They usually trained bitterly without finding any worthy opponents among their peers. Now, suddenly faced with so many powerful rivals, the seven of them were itching for a big fight.

Qi Qingle’s expression changed slightly. If he let these seven fight, Lianyun Peak would surely be destroyed, and as the leader, he would definitely be punished by the Sect.

"Enough!"

Qi Qingle’s arm shook, and a force as vast as an ocean suddenly appeared between the seven, separating them. After intervening, Qi Qingle spoke with an authority that allowed no room for argument, "If I let you continue fighting, this mountain will collapse. I am your leader. I will now appoint one person to be the vice leader."

Qi Qingle’s gaze swept across the faces of the young experts.

The seven young experts—Pingcang Mountain, Gu Jianyuan, Taishu Gang, Shi Shenghao, Gao Kangzi, Yan Ming, and Galaxy—all began to speculate inwardly. They were eager to know who Qi Qingle would appoint as vice leader.