Upon seeing Lin Ang, the disciples guarding the mountain gate were initially stunned by his profound and imposing presence. It took them a moment to react, then they hastily bowed, "Welcome back, Chief!"
Immediately, the gate-keeping disciples noticed a little girl accompanying Lin Ang.
The strange thing was, the little girl's eyes were completely black and empty.
"Chief Lin Ang... who is this?" a gate-keeping disciple asked, somewhat puzzled by the girl beside Lin Ang.
However, the disciple immediately realized his mistake. As the chief disciple, Lin Ang held an extremely respected status and had the authority to designate anyone to join the sect as an inner disciple. He should not have questioned it.
Lin Ang explained, "I rescued a little girl from outside. She is now my maid."
Without another word, the gate-keeping disciple bowed and cupped his hands, offering no further questions.
After returning to the sect, Lin Ang went directly to the Supreme Hall of the Inner Sect.
In the early morning hours, countless inner disciples were practicing in the inner square. Seeing Lin Ang's return, all eyes turned to him.
Dressed in a spotless green shirt, he exuded a formidable sword intent as he walked through the long corridor, like an immortal sword fairy.
"Chief Lin Ang is back..."
Many noticed Lin Ang's current cultivation: the third level of the Xuandan Realm.
This was even more astonishing: "The third level of the Xuandan Realm... Chief Lin Ang's current cultivation should be on par with Daozi Ruohan..."
"He only joined the inner sect a month or two ago..."
"It's said that members of the Blood Puppet Sect murdered our sect's disciples, and the Supreme Elder was furious. He sent Chief Lin Ang to suppress them..."
"With Chief Lin Ang's methods... I'm afraid the Blood Puppet Sect is no more..."
"Eh? Look, there's a little girl beside Lin Ang... is she his sister?"
Many disciples also noticed the little girl behind Lin Ang, wearing Qingyun Daozong robes that were clearly too big for her. Her small feet hurried to keep pace with Lin Ang.
Lin Ang walked to the gate of the Supreme Hall, cupped his hands slightly, and announced, "Disciple Lin Ang has returned. The Blood Puppet Sect no longer exists..."
With a light wave of his hand, a storage ring flew into the air.
Then, one after another, heads tumbled from the ring!
Thousands of heads fell, including those of Xue Sha, the Blood Puppet Sect's suzerain, and several profound elders.
Inside the Supreme Hall, the spiritual senses of several Supreme Elders flickered. Their illusory figures exchanged glances.
They were stunned.
Lin Ang's methods were so vigorous, resolute, and decisive!
In just one night, he had beheaded all the disciples of the Blood Puppet Sect!
"This young man... incredible..."
"It seems we still underestimated his capabilities."
The phantom of Ying Xuanzi, the Supreme Elder, smiled helplessly.
Just as he was about to speak, an indifferent laugh suddenly echoed above the Qingyun Daozong, seeming to come from thousands of miles away yet resonating in every ear.
The voice declared, "Hahaha, not bad. Young people are truly admirable."
As the words fell, an illusory figure appeared as if descending from the nine heavens, standing on the steps. The figure, a man with long, flowing hair and dressed in a white robe, possessed an extremely handsome face and an undeniable majesty. It seemed his mere presence could make the nine heavens tremble.
"We welcome the arrival of the Daoist!"
"Welcome to the coming of the Daoist!"
At that moment, not only the disciples of Qingyun Daozong, but countless elders, hearing the voice, rushed over and bowed respectfully. The person who had descended was none other than Daoist Qingyun.
For a time, thousands gathered to revere the true form of Daoist Qingyun.
Daoist Qingyun lightly waved his hand, "My true body has not returned yet. There is no need for such formality."
Seeing that figure, Lin Ang sighed inwardly. It was just a clone, yet it possessed such astonishing power.
"Daoist Qingyun's true cultivation must have reached the realm of divine powers..."
"No wonder he can send a clone from such a distant place..."
Daoist Qingyun looked at Lin Ang below. He smiled faintly and said, "Your name is Lin Ang, isn't it? I know a little about you. You diligently cultivated in the outer sect for five years to temper your character, and only now have you soared to great heights."
"You once sacrificed your own blood to save your childhood sweetheart, Ye Cangxue, and were reduced to a cripple. But fortunately, you were not blinded by hatred and did not lose your mind."
Daoist Qingyun, looking at the heads of the Blood Puppet Sect disciples nearby, then silently commanded, "Hang these heads high and display them outside the gate of Qingyun Daozong. They are not to be taken down for 50 years."
"Let this be a warning to the world: my Qingyun Daozong cannot be humiliated."
Afterward, Master Qingyun flicked his sleeves, and his voice resonated throughout the world, reaching countless dynasties, sects, and families across the entire Qingyun Region.
They all heard the Daoist's words: "Promote Lin Ang as the first Daoist of Qingyun Daozong. In the future, he shall represent Qingyun Daozong and walk among the world."
"In half a month, there will be a grand banquet. All nations shall gather at Qingyun Daozong to celebrate the ascension of our sect's top Daoist!"
Now that Lin Ang's cultivation had reached the third level of the Xuandan Realm, and he had even practiced the Qingyun Daozong's inherited "Qingyun Cangsheng Daojue," the position of Daozi was a matter of course.
With the secret realm about to open and a gathering of Tianjiao, Master Qingyun Daoist naturally hoped that Lin Ang would represent Qingyun Daozong as its Daozi to all living beings.
Lin Ang was named a Daozi, and the news that Qingyun Daoist had reached the level of divine powers spread throughout the world...
People from countless dynasties and sects were utterly shocked!