Chapter 2085: Four Sect Leaders

"I have other matters to attend to!"

After clarifying what he needed to ask, Zhang Xuan did not linger. He left the Sword Pavilion's outpost and flew towards the Myriad Beasts Gate.

"Sect Master!"

Upon his arrival, Elder Qin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and recounted the previous events in detail.

Having already learned about it from Han Jianqiu, Zhang Xuan was not surprised. He frowned and asked, "Elder Qin, what are your thoughts?"

"Since the Lingyun Sword Pavilion and the Star-Seizing Palace have already allied, I was thinking, could our Myriad Beasts Gate also unite with the Seven Star Tower? With two major sects combined, we could look out for each other..."

After a moment of thought, Elder Qin Yuan said, "If the Sect Master agrees, I can take you now to meet their new Sect Master, Liu Yang. I hear he's also a young talent, so I presume you two will get along well and won't feel awkward..."

"Get along well..." A vein throbbed on Zhang Xuan's forehead.

Of course, they would get along well... since they were the same person. But how would he talk to himself?

"If the Sect Master feels it's inappropriate, I'll call off this matter..."

Elder Qin Yuan looked at him with confusion.

Zhang Xuan replied, "No, let's go meet Elder Kui Xiao together. Coincidentally, I also have something to tell you all..."

If nothing unexpected happened, continuing the disguise would be fine. But now, with the Divine Temple's intentions unclear and the Transcendent Divine Temple's alignment uncertain, the major sects had to find a way to unite to ensure their survival.

Therefore...

It was time to reveal the fact that he was the Sect Master of four major sects!

He just wondered if these elders... could handle it! And if the disciples of the four major sects could accept it...

"Alright!"

Though he didn't know the reason, seeing the Sect Master so serious, Elder Qin Yuan said no more. After a brief instruction, the two flew straight out.

Qingyuan Pavilion, where the Seven Star Tower was located, wasn't too far from here. Five minutes later, the two arrived in the main hall and met Elder Kui Xiao and others.

Elder Qin Yuan stepped forward and introduced with pride, "This is our new Sect Master, Zheng Yang!"

"Indeed, a young hero..."

Looking at Zhang Xuan, Elder Kui Xiao couldn't help but nod.

He had initially wondered if the other party was the same person as his own Sect Master, but now it seemed there was no connection whatsoever! Their Sect Master Liu Yang was only at the early Immortal Monarch realm, while this person had already reached the peak of the Immortal Monarch realm, with a seemingly stable foundation, ready to break through at any time.

"May I ask... where is Sect Master Liu Yang?"

After a few polite exchanges, Elder Qin Yuan frowned.

"We've brought our Sect Master here, yet your Sect Master still hasn't appeared. Isn't that a bit arrogant?"

Elder Kui Xiao quickly replied, "We've already sent a message... the Sect Master should be here soon. Please wait a moment, both of you..." He then took out a communication jade token and tapped on it.

To one side, Zhang Xuan, seeing him send a message, flipped his wrist. A communication jade token appeared in his palm, which he didn't bother to look at, simply letting its light shine.

Clearly, a message had come in.

"Sect Master Zheng, someone is sending you a message..."

Seeing that he wasn't looking at the content, Elder Kui Xiao and the others felt it was inappropriate to pry, so they simply offered an awkward smile and spoke.

"Indeed!"

Zhang Xuan gave a wry smile. "Elder Kui Xiao, don't mind me. Just continue sending messages to your Sect Master..."

"Alright!"

Unsure what Sect Master Zheng Yang intended, Elder Kui Xiao paused, then continued sending messages. He then saw the communication jade token in front of Sect Master Zheng flash brilliantly, becoming even more dazzling.

Puzzled, he sent two more messages. Then... the jade token in front of him flashed even faster, as if responding to his own.

"This..."

His eyebrow twitched, and an ominous premonition arose in Elder Kui Xiao's heart. Ignoring everything else, he reached out and took the jade token resting flat in the other's palm. He looked down at it, then his body stiffened. He lifted his head to look at the young man before him, his voice filled with doubt: "Sect Master?"

"Hm!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

"This..."

With a "thump," Elder Kui Xiao nearly fainted.

So, his earlier guess was correct... Liu Yang was Zheng Yang? Then why didn't you admit it before...?

"What's going on?"

Elder Qin Yuan was also dumbfounded and quickly looked over.

"Just look at this, and you'll understand..."

Elder Kui Xiao handed over the jade tablet. Elder Qin Yuan took a glance and also froze on the spot: "Sect Master, are you... Liu Yang?"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

At this point, pretense and concealment were pointless; it was better to just state the truth.

The two elders exchanged glances, each giving a wry smile.

Moments later, their shock faded, and their eyes began to sparkle.

"Before, we were even envious that the Lingyun Sword Pavilion and the Star-Seizing Palace shared a Sect Master, allowing them to be intimately united and inseparable. I never imagined our Myriad Beasts Gate and Seven Star Tower would also unite in this way... This means that even if turmoil sweeps the continent, our two sects can support each other, overcome difficulties together, and avoid annihilation!" Elder Qin Yuan said.

In the current situation, a single sect certainly couldn't contend. Two sects merely cooperating, united in appearance but divided in heart, would also be of little use!

Now, sharing the same Sect Master, all orders and directives would come from a single person, allowing for perfect coordination. Even if the Profound Mirror Gate and the Ethereal Immortal Sect united, or the Lingyun Sword Pavilion and the Star-Seizing Palace united, they would have no fear.

Could their Sect Master, so proficient in beast taming and combat techniques, possibly be inferior to Zhang Xuan, who was only at the peak of the True Immortal realm? As long as they surpassed the other, with two sects against two sects, the victor was yet to be determined. Even the Divine Temple would surely have to think twice.

"The Star-Seizing Palace and Ethereal Immortal Sect share a Sect Master Zhang Xuan, and we share a Sect Master Liu Yang... No, I must spread this news to the world now, so all other sects know!" Elder Kui Xiao also understood that uniting now was far better than remaining separate, and he spoke with a smile.

Once the news spread, it would represent the stance of their two sects. In the future, whether it was the Divine Temple or the Transcendent Divine Temple, if they had any other intentions, they would surely reconsider.

"There's no need to spread it widely yet. Isn't the succession ceremony for Sect Master Zhang Xuan of the Star-Seizing Palace about to begin? If we go now, all the powerful figures from other sects will likely be present. Announcing it there would undoubtedly spread the news faster and make it more credible than at any other time!" Elder Qin Yuan said.

The Star-Seizing Palace's succession ceremony was about to begin. Since that was the case, it would be better for the Sect Master to go personally and declare his identity in front of the other sects for greater deterrent effect!

"Alright..."

Elder Kui Xiao was about to speak further when a mighty bell chime resonated, engulfing the entire Star-Seizing Island in a deep, muffled sound.

"It's starting, let's go!" Having said that, Elder Kui Xiao stood up.

"Um..."

Zhang Xuan had originally wanted to explain further, but knowing it would be hard to clarify in a short time, he simply followed closely behind. The group flew in unison towards the Star-Seizing Palace.

With the new Sect Master's succession, the entire Star-Seizing Palace was packed with people. Countless individuals wanted to see just who this Zhang Xuan was, serving as Sect Master for two major sects!

In the largest square of the Star-Seizing Palace, a tall seat stood in the middle of the crowd. Han Jianqiu, the Grand Elder of the Star-Seizing Palace, and others stood bowing around it, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

"I heard that Sect Master Zhang Xuan has comprehended the Sword Intent of the Gods! Although he's only at the peak of the True Immortal realm, his combat power is no weaker than someone at the peak of the Immortal Monarch realm!"

"Indeed, to be favored by both Sect Master Han Jianqiu and Palace Mistress Du Qingyuan, he must possess extraordinary abilities that ordinary people like us cannot fathom!"

"Just wait and see. I really want to know if he has three heads and six arms..."

Everyone below lowered their voices.

Since the establishment of the six major sects on the continent, this was the first time in thousands of years that one person held the position of Sect Master for two major sects. As the news spread, Zhang Xuan had already become an idol to countless people.

"I want to see if this Sect Master Zhang Xuan can be even more outstanding than our Sect Master Zheng Yang!" Landing in the square, Elder Qin Yuan smiled.

"Regardless of how outstanding he is, after his succession ceremony, our Sect Master will go on stage and announce that Zheng Yang and Liu Yang are the same person. That will surely drop countless jaws!" Elder Kui Xiao said.

The thought of everyone's astonished expressions made him overjoyed and unable to contain himself. He had been surprised before; now it was others' turn.

"If all else fails, we can let our Sect Master have a match with this Zhang Xuan. Someone at the True Immortal realm shouldn't be a match, right..."

With a chuckle, Elder Qin Yuan was about to continue speaking when he suddenly froze. "Sect Master, what are you doing?"

Elder Kui Xiao hastily looked over and then saw his own Sect Master sway, then fly straight towards the central seat.

"A match? I was just saying that casually! Sect Master, this is someone else's succession ceremony; you can't cause trouble, or you'll offend both the Lingyun Sword Pavilion and the Star-Seizing Palace at once..." Nearly scared out of his wits, Elder Qin Yuan quickly said.

He was just a battle-hungry person; the so-called match was merely a casual remark. Sect Master, surely you didn't take it seriously...? Charging directly towards their throne? If he really did that, he would certainly incur the wrath of both sects. Although they were united with the Seven Star Tower and weren't afraid, there was no need to cause conflict over a minor issue!

"What do we do?" He turned to look at Elder Kui Xiao.

This was no longer just his Sect Master; he was also the Sect Master of the Seven Star Tower.

"Don't rush, something's not right. Look..."

Elder Kui Xiao was also filled with shock, but he knew his Sect Master wasn't a reckless person, so he wasn't as anxious as the other. Following the other's gaze, Elder Qin Yuan quickly looked and couldn't help but stare in dumbfounded astonishment.

He saw their Sect Master in mid-air, whose appearance transformed during flight, becoming a young man who looked to be in his early twenties.

The young man landed on the throne. A powerful aura surged skyward, and then a faint voice rang out.

"I am Zhang Xuan!"

Looking around, the young man said, "Of course, you can also call me... Zheng Yang or Liu Yang!"

"Zheng Yang?"

"Liu Yang?"

"The Sect Master of Myriad Beasts Gate and Seven Star Tower?"

"One person holding the position of Sect Master for four major sects?"

In an instant, the surroundings fell silent; one could hear a pin drop.