Several days later.

News about the Eternal Sect challenging Lily Sacred Sect and even thrashing the disciple from various Eastern Hao Province sect forces spread throughout the Falling Star Continent.

“One against ten, fought many matches without losing a single one—so miraculous!”

“Lily Sacred Sect’s direct disciple Murong Xin is a water-attribute Martial King, yet she was completely suppressed by the Eternal Sect’s fire-attribute cultivator Xiao Zuiji. She had absolutely no fighting power!”

“How does this sect’s disciples cultivate!”

The events from that challenge day continued spreading. Countless martial artists were shocked and discussing.

Without a doubt, the Eternal Sect, by stepping on Lily Sacred Sect, had successfully established absolute prestige on the Falling Star Continent.

Defeating an ancient second-rate sect—who dared question them now?

None!

At this moment, all sect forces across the entire continent took the Eternal Sect seriously and no longer considered it merely a rising new sect.

Some even began discussing whether this sect would participate in the upcoming Dragon Tiger Hegemony.

“Southwest Yang Province doesn’t have any decent sects. The Eternal Sect will definitely participate!”

“Being able to defeat a second-rate sect’s direct disciples—if they participate in Dragon Tiger Hegemony, they’ll definitely achieve good results!”

“I really can’t wait!”

How the martial artists of Falling Star Continent hoped Dragon Tiger Hegemony would start soon, so they could personally witness the intense clashes between geniuses from the major sects!

Of course.

Many sects participating in Dragon Tiger Hegemony also took note of the Eternal Sect and began actively collecting information, preparing for when they might meet during the event, to have greater confidence of victory.

……

Eternal Sect.

Jun Changxiao brought his disciples back. That very evening, they held a celebration party.

That night, Xiao Zuiji drank a lot, getting completely drunk. Even lying on the ground, he still hugged an empty wine jar with a foolish grin.

When participating in the Qingyang Commandery sect competition, he had also gotten drunk and even cried while holding a wine jar.

That was in Liyang City, winning the championship before his former family, using his powerful physique to tell them that even though he couldn’t cultivate, he could still rise!

Now, defeating Murong Xin and untying his last mental knot, his whole person completely relaxed!

Waste?

That was only in the past!

The current me has been reborn through fire!

On the roof ridge, Jun Changxiao watched Xiao Zuiji grinning foolishly below and murmured, “Your story won’t end just because you defeated Murong Xin.”

Yes.

Defeating destiny was just the beginning!

Not only Xiao Zuiji—every single disciple within the sect had only just begun. They still had a long road to walk!

As sect master, Jun Changxiao would continue as always, like a parent guarding his children, letting them slowly grow, slowly become stronger. They could only bully others; others couldn’t bully them.

……

The next day.

Xie Guangkun, Ai Shangni, and leaders from various Qingyang Commandery forces, as well as Ma Yunteng from Cangshan Sect’s side, all came to congratulate.

Defeating a second-rate sect—this was great news!

As a hospitable Shandong person, Jun Changxiao naturally welcomed friends from afar with great joy.

“Sect Master.”

Right after the banquet started, Li Qingyang hurried over and said, “There’s a middle-aged man claiming to be Qingyang Commandery’s governor here to visit.”

“Governor?”

Xie Guangkun and others were stunned.

“Please invite him in.” Jun Changxiao said.

With a wine gourd hanging at his waist and a head full of white hair, Yun He swaggered in. However, before the person arrived, the overpowering smell of alcohol came with the wind first.

This guy had drunk quite a bit again and was in a drunken state.

“Governor!”

Seeing this, Xie Guangkun and the other seven city lords all respectfully stood up.

“Ha ha ha!”

Yun He laughed heartily, then sat down at the banquet with practiced familiarity, taking out his wine gourd and saying, “Boy, defeating a second-rate sect and bringing glory to Qingyang Commandery—come, come, I toast you this cup!”

City Lord Xie and the others’ mouths twitched.

My governor, the Eternal Sect defeating Lily Sacred Sect brought glory not just to Qingyang Commandery, but to all of Southwest Yang Province!

That’s right.

When news spread within the province, martial artists from all over were so excited they could almost fly.

First going to Northeast Lu Province to smash things up, now defeating an Eastern Hao Province second-rate sect—the honor the Eternal Sect brought to Southwest Yang Province had reached an unimaginable level!

The main issue was not being familiar with Sect Master Jun. Otherwise, many provincial forces would have also come to congratulate.

“Please.”

Jun Changxiao raised his wine cup.

Yun He tilted back his head and gulped down a large mouthful.

“…”

The eight city lords’ mouths twitched.

After so many years, the governor still loved alcohol like life itself!

“Qingyang.”

Jun Changxiao waved his hand and said, “Prepare bowls and chopsticks for Governor Yun.”

“Yes.”

Li Qingyang withdrew.

The Eternal Sect disciples discussed among themselves.

Most of them were locals from Qingyang Commandery and had known about the governor since childhood. They never expected that seeing him today, he would be so ordinary.

When the bowls and chopsticks arrived, Yun He didn’t eat the food.

Instead, he took another drink and said, “Boy, you shouldn’t just focus on developing your sect. Develop Qingyang Commandery more too, otherwise how can you be worthy of your deputy governor identity?”

Deputy governor?

Xie Guangkun and others were instantly dumbfounded.

“Uh.”

Jun Changxiao took out the waist token and said, “Managing one sect is tiring enough. I don’t want to also manage a commandery, so Governor should take it back personally.”

He was already thinking about becoming a hands-off leader—how could he take on the additional part-time job of deputy governor?

“No way.”

Yun He said, “Since you’ve accepted the waist token, you’re Qingyang Commandery’s deputy governor. You must serve to the end!”

Damn!

This is really sticking to me!

“You all.”

Yun He pointed at Xie Guangkun and others and said, “Why aren’t you hurrying to greet the deputy governor?”

“Swish!”

The eight city lords all stood up and respectfully bowed to Jun Changxiao, saying, “This humble official greets the deputy governor!”

Deputy governor was equivalent to second-in-command. City lords naturally obeyed orders.

Yun He took a drink and said, “When I’m not around, you can consult Deputy Governor Jun about matters. He has complete decision-making authority.”

The eight city lords’ mouths twitched again.

Over all these years, have you ever been around?

They also understood—the governor was going to hand over the entire commandery to Jun Changxiao.

Being able to build a sect in a short time to a level where it could contend with second-rate sects, managing Qingyang Commandery definitely wouldn’t be any problem!

Support!

Full support!

Jun Changxiao said helplessly, “This Qingyang Commandery is yours. Having me decide everything—what kind of governor are you? Just abdicate already.”

“Snap!”

Yun He placed the waist token engraved with “Governor” on the table and said, “If you want to be governor, I’ll give it to you right now.”

Jun Changxiao nearly fell over!

The eight city lords were also a bit dizzy.

Handing over the governor position just like that was too casual!

“Boy.”

Yun He’s expression suddenly became serious as he said, “My Qingyang Commandery is only ninth-class. Even with your powerful Eternal Sect, going out we still inevitably get looked down upon by others. As a local, can you tolerate this?”

This guy was setting a trap!

Can’t take the bait, can’t take the bait!

“Swish!”

Yun He stood up and looked at the heads of Qingyang Commandery’s major families present, saying, “Are you all willing to be called lower ninth-class for your entire lives?”

These words instantly stirred everyone’s emotions!

The heads of the major families clenched their fists. The gleam flashing in their eyes had already answered the governor’s question—unwilling!

“Jun Changxiao!”

Yun He shouted loudly, “As a Qingyang Commandery resident, can you tolerate your fellow commandery martial artists being inherently several levels shorter than others when going out?”

With these words, everyone looked over.

That gaze contained pleading—pleading for Sect Master Jun to take over Qingyang Commandery!

Son of a…!

This guy was really skilled at stirring up public sentiment!

“Governor!”

Jun Changxiao put away the deputy governor waist token, then took a large bowl and filled it with wine, raising it up and saying, “No one can compare—only admire you!”

Setting himself up like this—disagreeing wasn’t an option anymore.

“Come!”

Yun He stood up and said, “Drink this bowl of wine. From today on, Qingyang Commandery will be managed by you. Don’t disappoint everyone’s high expectations!”

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