Chapter 402: Chapter 385: The Position of Sect Master
At this moment, the transmission from the three chief disciples came through, and Wang Xu paused, poised to claim the Black Dragon’s life with the Blood Dragon Cicada Wing Saber, and nodded.
"Black Dragon, pay for your life!"
The three chief disciples unleashed their swords, slicing away at the helpless Black Dragon’s flesh piece by piece!
"Avenge the fallen brothers!"
The disciples of the Kunlong Martial Sect were tearful with rage.
Wang Xu silently stepped back, stabilizing his Black Hole Level realm on the side.
The Black Dragon was surrounded by the disciples of the Kunlong Martial Sect, emitting cries of unbearable pain.
Once invincible, committing countless crimes, the Black Dragon had completely become prey at their mercy.
"Wonderful! Cloud Smoke is saved!"
"Old City Lord, rest in peace above; your great vengeance is achieved, your great vengeance is achieved, haha..."
"Heaven has eyes, heaven has eyes!"
The civilians of Cloud Smoke Giant City knelt at the scene, bowing to Wang Xu in the sky.
With tears and sobs, countless grievances were cleansed.
The Black Dragon was not yet dead, suffering torment from the disciples of Kunlong Martial Sect.
With his hands stained by so much blood, they would never allow the Black Dragon an easy death.
...
Days later, the Black Dragon was tortured to the brink of death, hanging by the city gate.
He endured curses, beatings, and humiliation from countless people, with not a single piece of intact flesh on his body.
Two disciples from the Kunlong Martial Sect stood guard beside him, preventing even suicide.
Five days later, the Black Dragon’s life force was completely extinguished.
Immediately, a flame of red and white flew over, completely consuming the Black Dragon’s body.
Everyone knew this was the flame of their savior of Cloud Smoke Giant City, Lord Wang Xu!
"Elder Wang."
In the City Lord’s Mansion, numerous Kunlong Martial Sect disciples gathered.
Everyone respectfully addressed Wang Xu as Elder.
A few days ago, Wang Xu was still their junior brother, but in just over a month, he had reached the Black Hole Level, becoming a sect elder.
In the Kunlong Martial Sect, the moment one reaches the Black Hole Level, they can immediately become an elder.
"Elder Wang, the sect has sent word for all disciples to return to the sect immediately."
Zu Du spoke.
Wang Xu’s clone returned to Kunlong Martial Sect a few days prior seeking assistance, but before it arrived, Wang Xu had already achieved the Black Hole Level and slain the Black Dragon.
The clone instantly dispersed, not returning to the sect.
However, Zu Du and other chief disciples sent disciples back to the sect that day to relay the news of Wang Xu’s slaying of the Black Dragon.
Thus, the sect sent back the message.
"Very well, return immediately."
As the highest-ranking person here, Wang Xu naturally had to give the order.
The next day, all the Kunlong Martial Sect disciples boarded leaf boats, preparing to leave Cloud Smoke Giant City to return to the Kunlong Martial Sect.
For a moment, everyone in Cloud Smoke Giant City cheered in farewell.
"Go."
With a gentle word from Wang Xu, the leaf boats sped rapidly, piercing the sky and heading straight to the horizon.
...
Upon returning to the Kunlong Martial Sect, the Three Great Hall Masters came out to welcome them.
When they saw that the original thirty-plus who left had returned with barely more than ten, their hearts sighed secretly.
However, the gaze of the Three Great Hall Masters quickly shifted to Wang Xu.
In their eyes, a strange glow flickered.
Just a few days ago, the news of Wang Xu advancing to the Black Hole Level and slaying the Black Dragon had reached them, leaving the Three Great Hall Masters exchanging glances, witnessing the astonishment in each other’s eyes.
No one could believe that a disciple who was a beginner Celestial Level martial artist little over a month ago could break through to the Black Hole Level in such a short time!
Unbelievable.
No matter what miracle elixirs one consumed, it surely wouldn’t have such effect.
Yet Wang Xu accomplished it.
All the disciples turned in their Black Dragon Orders, receiving rich rewards for the task.
Wang Xu didn’t take a single Black Dragon Order, for he had already received the greatest reward — the sole qualification to enter the "Guangshuo Cave."
"Junior Brother Wang, come with me."
Wu Bing personally came to call Wang Xu.
After becoming a Black Hole Level figure, Wang Xu had stood shoulder to shoulder with Wu Bing as an elder of the Kunlong Martial Sect.
The address between elders is indeed as senior and junior brothers.
Wu Bing led Wang Xu into the Central Hall.
The Central Hall usually only allows disciples access to the outside, with the interior never permitting any disciple to enter, even the leaders of the three sub-halls.
However, elder figures can leave and enter the interior of the Central Hall freely.
This is where the elders reside, also the center of the Kunlong Martial Sect, the very core of primordial qi.
Following behind Wu Bing, Wang Xu could sense increasingly rich spiritual energy, every breath feeling like floating in the Immortal Realm.
Wang Xu quietly activated the Fire of Silence.
Such thick primordial qi could help Wang Xu gather a large amount of Celestial Essence, even enough for him to swiftly break through to the "High Class Black Hole Level."
Black Hole Level is divided into Initial, High Class, Strongest, and Invincible.
Wu Bing belongs to the "Strongest Black Hole Level."
Other elder figures, such as the head elder of the Execution Hall, fall into the "High Class Black Hole Level."
In relative terms, Wang Xu is considered the most insignificant among the elder figures.
"Zongyuan Hall"
Wu Bing led Wang Xu to the entrance of a grand palace.
This palace was no less majestic than any sub-hall, and the Primordial Qi inside was a hundred times more abundant than outside.
"Go in."
Wu Bing did not enter Zongyuan Hall but gestured for Wang Xu to enter instead.
Without hesitation, Wang Xu pushed open the doors of Zongyuan Hall and stepped inside.
"Are you the disciple of Celestial Hall who slew the Black Dragon this time?"
Upon entering Zongyuan Hall, Wang Xu saw in the distance, atop a grand hall, an elderly man with a face marked with age, wearing a White Jade Crown.
White Hole Level!
Though Wang Xu had encountered the White Hole Level before and could not discern the true strength of this elder, the familiar wave of Primordial Qi confirmed it without a doubt.
Wang Xu nodded slightly.
"You are indeed peculiar."
The elderly man with the White Jade Crown appeared somewhat frail, but a smile graced his aged face, "Whether disciple or elder, they all show great respect when they see me, except for you."
Wang Xu, naturally, would not show respect.
A White Hole Level existence, in Ancient Luo Cosmos, was like an ant to Wang Xu, one he could crush easily with a finger.
Even though Wang Xu had lost all of his previous power, the heart of a strong person nurtured over thousands of years would never allow him to bow to a White Hole Level existence.
Wang Xu remained silent, and the hall fell into quietness.
"I am called Zongyuan, and I founded the Kunlong Martial Sect by myself..."
After a long silence, the elderly man with the White Jade Crown broke it, revealing a reminiscent gaze, "Although you have reached the Black Hole Level at such a young age and are hailed as a peerless genius, yet..."
"In my eyes, you are still not a genius."
Zongyuan showed a bitter smile, "Perhaps you cannot understand; I have lived for three thousand years. In these years, I have left the Great Dragon Dynasty and visited many other places."
"From my experiences, I realized how vast this world is, and I am just a speck of sand in this mighty world, utterly insignificant."
Living for three thousand years might be astonishing to other disciples, but to Wang Xu, it was ordinary.
However, what moved him slightly was the fact that in Chaos, the life span of a White Hole Level expert was only three thousand years.
It must be known that in Ancient Luo Cosmos, Senior Brother Lu Chen had lived for millions of years.
Both were White Hole Level, yet the lifespan differed so greatly, deepening Wang Xu’s curiosity about Chaos.
"You cannot imagine that some people are born at the Black Hole Level, needing no cultivation nor any natural treasures, easily breaking through to the White Hole Level upon adulthood."
Zongyuan continued, "And there are those who are born at the White Hole Level, who can, upon reaching adulthood, erase the entire Kunlong Martial Sect with a single strike... These are merely an unnoticed corner of this vast world."
"Our entire lives, we exhaust ourselves in pursuit, fighting and seizing, ultimately less than what others are born with... This sense of powerlessness has made me lose the ambition to become stronger."
Zongyuan’s expression was indescribably desolate.
He had once been a genius admired by countless others.
When he advanced to the White Hole Level, even people from the Great Dragon Dynasty came to congratulate him.
For a time, Zongyuan believed he could go further and grow even stronger.
However, harsh realities struck him hard.
A White Hole Level individual, yet unable to defeat a babbling child, how laughable?
Zongyuan returned to the Great Dragon Dynasty and founded the Kunlong Martial Sect, hoping to recruit true geniuses who could grow and eventually surpass him, fulfilling the wish he had never attained in his lifetime.
But Zongyuan was disappointed.
So many years passed, and not one truly satisfied him.
Disheartened, he realized his end was near.
Forever stalled at the White Hole Level without advancing, he had only three thousand years to live.
Zongyuan’s last wish was to find a qualified successor for Kunlong Martial Sect.
So he set up the task at Cloud Smoke Giant City.
"Wang Xu, you will be my successor. From now on, you will be the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect."
Zongyuan flicked his hand, and a White Jade Token landed in Wang Xu’s hand.
Inscribed on it were two large characters—Kunlong.
Wang Xu glanced at it, his expression unchanged, and he tossed the White Jade Token back.
"I refuse."
Wang Xu said.
Zongyuan’s face froze in astonishment.
He refused?
The Kunlong Martial Sect is one of the four major martial sects of the Great Dragon Dynasty, and a Sect Master’s status is equal to the royal teachers of the Great Dragon Dynasty.
Such a prestigious position, and he refused it?
"Why."
Zongyuan collected his surprised expression and asked.
"I don’t have the time."
Wang Xu spoke truthfully.
He needed cultivation, to become stronger, and to become a true Celestial God Realm expert when the Celestial God Peak opened next time!
Only this way could he resurrect his family and bring the legacy of Earth back to the world!
Therefore, he must seize every minute to make himself stronger.
Being a Sect Master would be a complete waste of time.
"I see..."
Zongyuan suddenly smiled, "No wonder I felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing you, just like I once had a heart that desired strength."
"However... this Sect Master position is yours to take." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to support it with recommendation votes or monthly tickets at . Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at .)