The reconstruction of the Yuxu Sect proceeded amidst bustle and activity.
The craftsmen dispatched by Zhao Hongyuan were highly efficient; in just a few days, over a dozen wing rooms had appeared behind the main hall. Although simple, they were sufficient to house the remnant disciples coming to seek refuge.
The spirit fields in the courtyard were expanded. Ye Chuan took spirit seeds from his own herb garden and sowed them. Nourished by the Spirit Gathering Array, tender green shoots soon emerged.
The "Bai Qianshuang" transformed from the Sword Spirit was inseparable from the real Bai Qianshuang. Not only were their appearances identical, but their demeanor and mannerisms were exactly the same. This often dazzled the cultivators coming to help, leaving them unable to tell who was who. Only Ye Chuan could easily distinguish them based on subtle differences in their aura.
However, most of the time, the Sword Spirit would return inside Bai Qianshuang's spirit sword.
Early in the morning, Bai Qianshuang gathered all the old members of the Yuxu Sect for a meeting in the main hall.
The crowd sat on both sides. Although their clothes were worn, their eyes shone with excitement—the sect finally looked like it was reuniting.
"Senior and Junior Sisters, Elders..." Bai Qianshuang stood in the center of the hall, her voice clear and firm.
"Now that the Yuxu Sect's mountain gate has been re-established, although the scale is still small, our legacy cannot be broken. I have gathered everyone today to discuss the matter of recruiting disciples."
As soon as her words fell, an elder stood up and cupped his fists.
"The Saintess speaks the truth! For the Yuxu Sect to continue, we need fresh blood. However, although the Donghua Divine Continent knows our grievances have been redressed, we have only just rebuilt. I fear it will be difficult to attract top-tier geniuses."
"That does not matter." Bai Qianshuang shook her head, a gentle light in her eyes.
"We do not seek disciples with sky-high talent; we only seek those with upright character who are willing to uphold the sect rules. Even if they are mortals with no cultivation, as long as they have a heart for the Dao, we are willing to accept them."
The Sword Spirit added from the side, "I have discussed this with several elders. We can first post notices in Xuanjing City, clearly stating the conditions for recruitment, and then send disciples to guide them. The initial scale need not be too large; let us recruit thirty people first. We will teach them personally to lay a solid foundation."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and the atmosphere in the hall became lively.
Ye Chuan sat in the corner, watching Bai Qianshuang arrange matters methodically, his eyes full of smiles. The girl who was once filled with hatred and confusion had now grown into the core of the sect, capable of standing on her own.
Not bad.
However, has this girl not returned to the real world lately?
After the meeting ended, everyone went about their busy work, but Bai Qianshuang stopped Ye Chuan just as he was about to leave.
"Ye Chuan," Bai Qianshuang spoke softly, her tone carrying a hint of solemnity.
"The sect is rebuilt, but we still have no Sect Master. I want... you to be the Sect Master of the Yuxu Sect."
Ye Chuan was stunned for a moment.
"Why did you suddenly think of letting me be the Sect Master? You are the Saintess of the Yuxu Sect. In terms of status and lineage, you are the most suitable candidate."
"But I..." Bai Qianshuang lowered her gaze, her fingers gently twisting her sleeve.
"If not for you, the Yuxu Sect would not have been rebuilt, and my vengeance would not have been exacted. You are powerful and far-sighted. With you as the Sect Master, the sect can go further."
Ye Chuan knocked Bai Qianshuang on the head.
"Qianshuang, I helped you rebuild the sect because it was your wish, not to become some Sect Master."
"Besides, think about it. The disciples of the Yuxu Sect follow the legacy of the Yuxu Sect, and you, the Saintess who has endured hardships but never gave up."
"You carry the past and future of the Yuxu Sect. Only if you become the Sect Master can everyone truly be united."
He paused, his fingertips brushing over the Emperor's Mark on her forehead.
"Have you forgotten? You are the successor of Empress Luo Xuan and hold the inheritance sword of the Yuxu Sect. In terms of responsibility and foundation, no one is more suitable than you. Don't forget that what the Yuxu Sect guards is Empress Luo Xuan's legacy."
Ye Chuan shrugged. "As for me, I'll just be a hands-off boss. I'll beat up bad guys for you occasionally and protect the sect; that's enough."
Bai Qianshuang looked at Ye Chuan in a daze. She knew Ye Chuan was telling the truth and understood the responsibility on her shoulders.
Spending these days with the old members and seeing the expectation for the sect in their eyes, she was no longer the girl who only wanted revenge, but someone who truly wanted to shoulder the future of the Yuxu Sect.
"But... I'm afraid I won't do a good job." Bai Qianshuang's voice carried a trace of imperceptible fragility.
Ye Chuan rubbed the girl's face until her cheeks flushed slightly, then gave her a pinch.
"Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side."
"Besides, you have the Sword Spirit, the elders, and the disciples. If everyone works hard together, there is nothing that cannot be done well."
Seeing the trust in Ye Chuan's eyes, the hesitation in Bai Qianshuang's heart gradually dissipated.
She took a deep breath and nodded heavily. "Okay, then I will be the Sect Master."
That very day, the Yuxu Sect gathered all members again.
Inside the main hall, Bai Qianshuang, dressed in Daoist robes, stood at the highest point.
Sunlight spilled onto her through the hall doors, as if plating her in a layer of gold.
Taking a deep breath, Bai Qianshuang's gaze became firm.
"Today, I, Bai Qianshuang, officially assume the position of Sect Master of the Yuxu Sect!" Her voice spread through the hall, carrying unquestionable majesty.
"From now on, I will take 'upholding righteousness, repelling evil, and protecting the common people' as the sect's motto. I will work together with you all to revitalize the glory of the Yuxu Sect!"
"We respectfully welcome the Sect Master!" The crowd in the hall knelt down with a boom, their voices resounding through the clouds, their eyes full of longing.
Ye Chuan stood outside the hall with his arms crossed, silently watching this scene.
Not bad.
The matters regarding the Yuxu Sect and the Qingyun Sect could be considered temporarily concluded.
However, right at this moment, Ye Chuan noticed that Bai Qianshuang's personal quests had actually all been completed.
"Hmm... after rebuilding the Yuxu Sect, are these quests finished?" Ye Chuan's gaze fell upon the column regarding Bai Qianshuang falling in love with him.
Before, he had been too conflicted about the question of love, doing things with an ulterior motive, which had actually been counterproductive.
But now—
Ye Chuan looked at the rewards above, and one actually caught his attention.
[Item: Teleportation Ring
Allows free teleportation between the Real World and the Tianxuan Continent.
Special: Exclusive to Bai Qianshuang]
Hmm?
In that case, Qianshuang can move about freely?
In addition to this, Ye Chuan also discovered a new item in his backpack.
[Item: Lucky Reinforcement Ticket
100% chance to increase reinforcement level by +1. Usable on items level 15 and below.]
Hmm?
This is a good thing. A +15 Human Emperor Banner increases power by eight times, while +16 is twelve times.
Twelve times!
Ye Chuan didn't hesitate to use it on the Human Emperor Banner. As a result, he found that the golden light glowing on the banner became even more distinct.
Although it was still billowing black smoke like crazy, that wasn't important.
However, Ye Chuan's mind wasn't on the Human Emperor Banner at this moment. After tidying up slightly, he continued to watch the girl inside the main hall.
"She looks pretty happy," Ye Chuan murmured.
He suddenly smiled, shook his head, then turned and walked away.
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