The Southern Guangdong victory has just concluded.

Qi Xiu, who shone brightly in this battle, can be said to be the hottest True Monarch in the Human Race today.

Especially the True Monarchs who experienced the Southern Guangdong battle together spread the word.

The unparalleled combat power and cultivation of Qi Xiu were further confirmed.

Many have even concluded.

With such cultivation and skills, the exceptionally talented Qi Xiu is likely already designated as the next Supreme Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect!

But who would have thought, while these various conjectures were spreading.

The news suddenly emerged that this Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch has withdrawn from Shenxiao Sect.

In no time, the entire cultivation world of Central Earth was in turmoil, and everyone began to employ their connections and networks to verify the authenticity of this news.

The Dao Alliance even dispatched two Primordial Spirit True Honors to visit Shenxiao Sect to inquire about the matter.

After all, although Qi Xiu is a disciple of Shenxiao Sect, he also holds the walking token of the Dao Alliance, making him half a member of the Dao Alliance.

If Qi Xiu withdraws from Shenxiao Sect because he suffered grievances within the sect.

The Dao Alliance would certainly seek justice for Qi Xiu, who has made great contributions to the Human Race.

As for why Qi Xiu suddenly withdrew from Shenxiao Sect.

The reasons are also varied and conflicting.

Some say it's because Qi Xiu felt his wings had hardened, and now as a popular figure in the Dao Alliance, Shenxiao Sect is too small to contain him, so he chose to leave Shenxiao Sect to establish his own sect.

Others say that the current Sect Master Dongfang Qing envied Qi Xiu's capabilities and felt threatened, hence secretly exerted pressure to drive him away.

Even rumors spread that a certain Ancient Sect Nobility paid a hefty price to lure Qi Xiu away from Shenxiao Sect.

Slandering reports flew everywhere, with dozens of versions evolving within three to five days, reaching increasingly absurd conclusions.

At this time within Shenxiao Sect.

A group of Yun Generation Elders surrounded the Sect Master Hall doors, their expressions serious, discussing animatedly.

The leading Daoist Yunxiong looked particularly grim, had Daoist Yun Yang not been restraining him, he might have already kicked open the doors to the Sect Master Hall and rushed in.

"Uncles and elders, the Supreme Sect Leader is in closed-door cultivation and is not in the hall, please return."

A Dao child peeked half his head out from a crack in the hall doors, swept his gaze over the gathered elders, bowed in salute, and gently explained to the Yun Generation Elders. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Closed-door cultivation? Nonsense, with such a major incident, why is the Sect Master in closed-door cultivation? What happened to my Xiuer, why did he suddenly leave the sect!"

Already furious, Daoist Yunxiong's hair and beard stood on end, his eyes glaring round as he stretched to grab the Dao child from behind the door to question further.

However, the Dao child was nimble, retreating his head before the words were fully spoken, the hall doors slammed shut again.

"By order of the Sect Master, the matter of the Vice Sect Leader's withdrawal from the sect is settled, discussions are now forbidden, violators will be severely punished!

Uncles and elders, please return early."

The timid voice from within the hall signified the Yun Generation Elders' hope of questioning the Supreme Sect Leader over what truly transpired has completely failed.

"Punish as you may, if no clear explanation is given today, I won't leave!"

With a humph of anger, the fiercely protective Daoist Yunxiong postured to block the Sect Master Hall doors, yet knowing the Sect Master's mind was set, staunch attitudes would have no effect and only exacerbate matters, Daoist Yun Yang and others forcibly dragged Yunxiong away.

"Yunxiong, how can you be so reckless? Blocking the hall doors dishonors the Sect Master, what if you truly receive punishment?"

Above Qingyun, Daoist Yun Yang advised gently.

"Punishment so be it, at worst I'll be expelled from the sect too."

Crossing his arms, Daoist Yunxiong coldly replied with anger.

"I see this matter is not so simple; the Vice Sect Leader recently shone brightly in the Southern Guangdong battle, and the Sect Master has always valued him highly.

With the calamity beginning, even if the Vice Sect Leader made an error, the Sect Master would not expel him without a word."

Daoist Yunming added beside him.

"Indeed, the Sect Master's actions have always been just; the talk outside of the Sect Master s envying talents is completely preposterous. Even a True Monarch establishing great deeds hardly shakes the position of a Primordial Spirit True Honor, what a joke to treat the cultivation world as mundane."

With the advice of the Yun Generation Elders, Daoist Yunxiong's demeanor softened, knowing there must be another side to this, yet upon suddenly hearing his disciple left the sect, anger clouded his judgment.

"You certainly speak reasonably; hopefully, the Sect Master can soon provide us an explanation."

Stewing over the matter, Daoist Yunxiong decided to trust the Sect Master, believing that the reason behind everything would eventually come to light.

At this moment within the Sect Master Hall.

Dongfang Qing, Daoist Qingya, and Qi Xiu sat around a boiling pot of tea.

"Dongfang, your elder Yunxiong is truly a man of character, daring to offend even you, the Sect Master, for his disciple, admirable."

Aware of all that transpired outside, Daoist Qingya distinctly appreciated Daoist Yunxiong's risk of severe punishment for justice on behalf of his disciple.

"It's all your fault, I've endured quite a bit of cursing lately."

Glancing at Daoist Qingya with displeasure, Dongfang Qing huffed lightly.