Xuanwu War Sovereign

As Panwu, Ye Ding, and Dongfang Qingyun finished speaking, the expressions of the many Elders darkened.

There were only nine True Disciples in this cohort, and a third of them had now entered Yingyue Peak.

And that included the first-ranked Panwu!

At that moment, Jian Zongyuan and Gongsun Hong stepped forward.

"I already have a master!"

"Me too!"

The gazes of the various Peak Elders fell upon them.

Jian Zongyuan and Gongsun Hong had some renown within the Star Sect’s Inner Sect, so the Peak Elders were not unfamiliar with them.

Jian Zongyuan was apprenticed to one of the Star Sect’s Guardians.

Gongsun Hong’s master was from Liu Tu Peak, one of the Twenty-eight Peaks!

He was the Direct Disciple of the current Liu Tu Peak Elder.

Just like that, five were gone, leaving only four.

Wang Dao Yi, Qin Feng, Xingzhou, and Shenxiu!

Shenxiu gave a faint smile and stepped forward, his gaze serene.

The Elders of the Twenty-eight Peaks glanced at him and shook their heads inwardly. Shenxiu’s inheritance came from the Ancient Zen Sect, making him practically a lineage unto himself. Although a few Elders wanted to take this gem of a talent under their wing, Shenxiu himself seemed to have no such intention.

That left only Wang Dao Yi, Qin Feng, and Xingzhou.

The three of them stood silently in place, carefully considering their options.

The Star Sect had Twenty-eight Peaks, each with its own unique inheritance and characteristics. Every lineage led directly to the position of a Star God.

However, there were still some subtle differences among them.

For example, Jingmu Peak’s True Inheritance, the *Star Thunder Transformation True Technique*, was a cultivation technique that leaned toward Thunder Element cultivation.

If one were a Thunder Dao Martial Artist, joining Jingmu Peak would undoubtedly be a better choice.

Another example was Lou Jin Peak’s True Inheritance, the *Innate Golden Wind Divine Record*, which was more suited for Wind Element cultivation. A Martial Artist dedicated to the path of the Wind Element would find their cultivation progressing much more smoothly there.

’What I’m looking for is a True Inheritance related to the Void Element, or at least one that leans toward it.’

However, after searching through the True Inheritances of all Twenty-eight Peaks, he found that not a single one was related to Void Element cultivation.

’Well, that’s not entirely true. Void Sun Peak’s inheritance does include a True Inheritance called the *Dark Sky Nine Destruction Divine Technique*.’

’The powers of Dark and Sky include some cultivation secrets of the Dark Element and Space Element, but the *Dark Sky Nine Destruction Divine Technique* has long been lost and is incomplete.’

’Void Sun Peak’s current inheritance is the *Dark Yang Rebirth Technique*, which focuses on the Dark Yang Path through Dark Refining Nine Yang and the Great Sun Melting Body.’

’But aside from the Void Path, there are quite a few True Inheritances for the Five Elements Path.’

’Since I cultivate Chaos Five Reincarnations and also have the *Five Sacred Mountains* technique, obtaining an orthodox Five Elements inheritance would also be of great benefit.’

’No matter how many Secret Techniques one has, they can’t compare to a single True Inheritance.’

Qin Feng had countless Martial Techniques and Skills in his mind, yet only three could be considered True Inheritances.

The first was the *Primordial Heart Demon Scripture*, a supreme Chapter of the Demon Dao that led directly to the Demon God Venerable Position of the soul.

The second was the *Nine Heavens Thunder Emperor Scripture*, a True Scripture of the Thunder Dao that led directly to the Thunder Path Demon God Venerable Position.

The third was the *Xuanwu Yin Yang Dao*, which granted enlightenment on life and death and mastery over Yin and Yang. Originally, this cultivation technique couldn’t be considered a True Inheritance. However, with the addition of the *True Martial Technique of Qiankun* and the *Qiankun Celestial Phenomenon Technique* that Qin Feng had obtained, plus his Innate Yin Yang Qi, it was already beginning to take shape.

Given time, proving his Dao and becoming the Yin Yang Great Demon God was not an impossible dream.

"Let me in!"

"Let me in!"

Just then, a commotion erupted outside the Dao Asking Hall.

"The Dao Asking Hall is a solemn place. Who is causing a ruckus outside?" The Sect Leader Star Venerable frowned.

At that moment, a voice called out from a distance. "Sect Leader, esteemed Elders, Li Zhong requests an audience!"

Qin Feng looked up. Amid a flurry of shoving, a sturdy young man entered from outside the hall.

He looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six, his face weathered and filled with determination, like that of a veteran soldier.

Two young Inner Sect Disciples were trying their best to stop him, blocking his path. However, they lacked the young man’s brute strength and were forced back step by step, their anger becoming palpable.

"Senior Brother Li Zhong, don’t be so impudent! This is a solemn Holy Land of the Star Sect. How dare you cause a disturbance here? Leave at once, or we will be forced to remove you!"

"I will not leave! According to the Sect’s inheritance rules, that disciple must give priority to our Niu Jinfeng!" the young man said with a determined expression.

The two Inner Sect Disciples’ faces darkened.

"Let him in," a faint voice said from within the hall.

The two youths in Silver Robes were startled by the voice. They shot Li Zhong a resentful glare before stepping aside.

Li Zhong straightened his clothes, his expression resolute, and walked into the hall in just a few steps.

Under the gazes of the Elders, the Sect Leader Star Venerable, and even Qin Feng and the others, he dropped to one knee and bowed his head.

"I implore the Sect Leader and the esteemed Elders of the peaks to uphold justice for this disciple!"

The Sect Leader Star Venerable frowned, his gaze sharp. "Li Zhong, what exactly is the meaning of this! Do you know that barging into the Dao Asking Hall is a serious offense?"

Li Zhong’s gaze fell on Qin Feng, his expression fervent and tinged with excitement. Qin Feng was taken aback by the look on his face.

Li Zhong bowed again. "Sect Leader, please hear me out! Once I have finished, I, Li Zhong, will willingly accept any punishment the Sect deems fit!"

The Sect Leader Star Venerable’s eyes sharpened, but then, for some unknown reason, his expression softened into a sigh. He waved his hand. "Very well. Speak. What is this all about?"

"This disciple has come for the sake of Niu Jinfeng’s inheritance!"

As soon as he said this, the Sect Leader Star Venerable and the Elders of the various peaks exchanged a look, their expressions showing that this was just as they had expected.

Niu Jinfeng was now on the verge of collapse. According to Sect rules, if no one inherited the Elder’s position for three hundred years, the inheritance would be sealed away. Currently, aside from Li Zhong himself, Niu Jinfeng only had three disciples under the age of fifteen. The lineage was about to be extinguished.

Or be absorbed by the other peaks!

"Sect Leader Star Venerable, esteemed Elders, I must inform you that one year ago, during the trial for new disciples, I, Li Zhong, personally selected a junior brother. According to Sect rules, he should be assigned to my Niu Jinfeng!"

The trial for new disciples a year ago.

Everyone’s hearts stirred, and in an instant, all eyes fell upon Qin Feng.

"A year ago?" Qin Feng’s gaze landed on Li Zhong. ’Wasn’t that when I participated in the Snowfield Trial?’

Among the nine youths present, he seemed to be the only one who was a second-year student from All Stars Academy.

The Sect Leader Star Venerable turned to a True Disciple seated below him and asked, "Disciple, you organized the last trial. Did this happen?"

The True Disciple, dressed in a purple Star God Robe, stepped forward. "Reporting to you, Master, it is true. At the time, Junior Brother Li Zhong was late and selected this Junior Brother Qin Feng as a reserve disciple!"

The gazes of the Sect Leader Star Venerable and the Elders of the various peaks wavered. ’This Li Zhong is incredibly lucky,’ they all thought. ’With just a random pick, he managed to select such a prodigy.’

The Sect Leader Star Venerable’s eyes flickered as he spoke. "Li Zhong, be that as it may, choosing a master in our Sect is based on the principle of mutual consent. Furthermore, your Niu Jinfeng is on the verge of collapse, with almost no resources to speak of. How could you possibly support a True Disciple?"

"This...?" Li Zhong looked as if he had been struck by lightning. In an instant, the burning passion in his chest felt as if it had been doused by icy snow.

(Went on a blind date today, so this is a bit late...)