Chapter 709: He Handed the Decision-Making Power to Yun Yun

Yun Shan was impatient to establish a connection with Yu Xian, so he used the excuse that Yu Xian was Yun Yun’s savior and that he needed to thank him personally. Thus, without letting Yun Yun delay, he had her take him directly to see Yu Xian.

Yun Shan’s actions naturally did not escape Yu Xian’s eyes, so he waited with composed ease.

Yun Yun didn’t know that Yu Xian had already met Yun Shan and given him a warning. So, when she brought Yun Shan before Yu Xian, her heart was still filled with apprehension, fearing her Master might say something to displease Yu Xian.

However, something seemed slightly off.

Before she could even introduce them, the moment Yun Shan saw Yu Xian, his face was filled with a respectful, even somewhat fawning, smile.

“Junior Yun Shan greets Senior. Thank you, Senior, for looking after Yuner. Such great kindness is something the Yunlan Sect will never forget!” Yun Shan gave Yu Xian a very formal bow.

Yu Xian sat on a stone stool in Yun Yun’s courtyard and did not stand up. He merely nodded, then his gaze shifted back and forth between Yun Shan and Yun Yun. Seeing Yun Yun’s nervous expression, he stood up, went to her side, and took her hand.

Because her Master was present, Yun Yun was somewhat resistant. After all, she hadn’t clarified her relationship with her Master yet, and even if she had, in front of an elder…

Yu Xian knew Yun Yun’s concerns, but he didn’t let go. He just whispered soothingly in her ear, “Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”

That gentle voice carried a reassuring power, and the tension in Yun Yun’s heart immediately dissipated significantly, allowing him to hold her hand.

Yun Shan took in this scene, and his thoughts became even more certain.

“Yuner, you and Senior…” Yun Shan also saw Yun Yun’s unease and took the initiative to ask.

“Teacher, I…” Yun Yun still didn’t know how to start.

“Sect Master Yun, Yuner and I are of one mind and have already pledged our lives to each other. I ask Sect Master Yun to grant us your blessing,” Yu Xian spoke on Yun Yun’s behalf.

He could understand that Yun Yun held Yun Shan in high regard and was afraid of disappointing him.

Yun Yun hadn’t expected Yu Xian to just say it like that. Although she was still nervous about Yun Shan’s attitude and felt a bit shy, her gaze became much firmer.

“Yes, Master, Yu Xian and I… are truly in love,” Yun Yun said seriously.

“Mm, good. Senior and Yuner are a talented man and a beautiful woman, truly a match made in heaven. For Yuner to receive such deep affection from Senior is her good fortune…” Halfway through his sentence, he suddenly realized he seemed a bit too enthusiastic and quickly stopped, laughing sheepishly.

“Teacher?” Yun Yun felt that Yun Shan was acting a bit strange.

“Yuner, since you are with Senior now, then serve Senior well. Everyone in the Yunlan Sect will be happy for you. And the Yunlan Sect will always be your home.” The smile on Yun Shan’s face was almost excessively sincere.

Yun Yun was a bit dazed by her Master’s sudden change. She had originally been prepared for her Master to be furious or even expel her from the Sect, but she hadn’t expected such a scene.

Moreover, he used the word “serve”? Why did it feel so strange?

She stole a glance at Yu Xian beside her. Seeing his calm expression, as if he had already anticipated all of this, her heart settled slightly.

Yu Xian gently squeezed Yun Yun’s hand, signaling that she needn’t be surprised.

“It’s good that Sect Master Yun has this sentiment. Yuner and I only wish to live a peaceful life. I’ve come back this time to inform you that Yuner is no longer suited to be the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect. For the position of Sect Master, please choose someone else of merit, Sect Master Yun.” Yu Xian’s tone was flat. He knew Yun Shan’s intentions—wanting Yun Yun to stay was essentially wanting him to stay—so he directly cut off those thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Yun Shan’s heart immediately tightened. Yun Yun was a Dou Zun powerhouse; if she were no longer the Sect Master, wouldn’t the Yunlan Sect lose this guardian deity?

His eyes darted around as he quickly said, “Senior must be joking! As a Dou Zun, Yuner is the Stabilizing Force of our Yunlan Sect; the position of Sect Master belongs to no one but her! As long as Yuner is willing, this position will always be hers! If Yuner finds Sect affairs too tedious, I can take on more of the burden. I will never let these mundane matters disturb the peace of Yuner and Senior!”

At this moment, how could he possibly be willing to let Yun Yun leave the center of power? He wished he could firmly tie Yun Yun and Yu Xian to the tree that was the Yunlan Sect.

Yu Xian glanced at him, seeing through his thoughts but not exposing them, only saying indifferently, “Yuner’s wish is my wish.”

He handed the decision-making power to Yun Yun.

Feeling Yu Xian’s trust, Yun Yun took a deep breath, looked at Yun Shan, and said respectfully but firmly, “Master, your Disciple is now a married woman and is truly no longer suited for the position of Sect Master. The future of the Yunlan Sect should be led by someone more appropriate.”

“This… Yuner, won’t you reconsider? The entire Sect cannot do without you!” Yun Shan looked troubled.

“Sect Master Yun, I see that you are strong and in your prime, more than capable of managing Sect affairs. This position of Yunlan Sect Master, you should take it back.” Yu Xian spoke at the right moment, his tone carrying an unquestionable air.

Immediately, with a flick of his finger, a strand of Immortal Power shot into Yun Shan’s body.

In an instant, Yun Shan’s entire body was enveloped by Immortal Power. That power was gentle and pure, slowly circulating through his Meridians. The barrier that had been blocked at the Peak Dou Huang Bottleneck actually began to loosen like melting snow under the nourishment and impact of the Immortal Power.

The feeling of a Breakthrough, which he hadn’t felt in decades, was like long-awaited sweet rain, instantly moisturizing his parched heart.

Yun Shan could clearly feel his Dou Qi becoming more condensed under the catalysis of the Immortal Power. The Dou Qi vortex within his Dantian also began to accelerate its rotation, showing faint signs of surging toward the Dou Zong Realm.

Yu Xian then flicked another Medicinal Pill into Yun Shan’s mouth.

The pill melted upon entry, turning into an even more majestic and vast medicinal force that slid down his throat into his stomach. It merged with the gentle Immortal Power, together impacting that solid Bottleneck.

Yun Shan only felt the Dou Qi within him boiling, as if it wanted to break through the constraints of his Physical Body. His bones and muscles crackled, and a powerful aura uncontrollably diffused from within him.

Overjoyed and surprised, he quickly sat cross-legged, doing his best to guide this sudden surge of power to break through the Dou Zong gate.

Yu Xian glanced at Yun Shan, who was eyes-closed and regulating his breath, then said softly to Yun Yun, “His Breakthrough to Dou Zong is now inevitable. Consider it repayment for the debt of him raising you.”

Yun Yun nodded, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.

For a time, only the slight sounds made by Yun Shan during his Breakthrough and the silent understanding between Yu Xian and Yun Yun remained in the courtyard.

“Take me to see your Disciple. Doesn’t she have some Three-Year Agreement? As the Disciple of my Yun Yun, she cannot lose.” Yu Xian took Yun Yun’s hand, his tone carrying a faint smile.

Hearing this, Yun Yun’s heart stirred. She had previously wanted to help Yanran, and now with these words from Yu Xian, she was completely at ease.

With Yu Xian’s methods, let alone Yanran just hitting a Bottleneck, even if it were a much greater trouble, he could easily resolve it.