Due to the heavy losses of elders and core disciples, the sect had to promote some people to the position of elders, while bringing in some outstanding outer sect disciples to train in the inner sect.
When all the inner and outer sect elders gathered in the main hall, the sect leader announced the purpose for summoning everyone.
Tang Xiaoyu stood at the back without making a sound, watching a group of inner sect elders arguing with flushed faces.
The sect leader could not stand it anymore and scolded, "What's with all the yelling and shouting? Where is your dignity?"
Only then did everyone quiet down.
"I nominate Tang Xiaoyu as the Enforcement Elder. Does anyone have any objections?" The sect leader nominated Tang Xiaoyu right away to set an example for the others.
His intention was: This is my standard, you can take it or leave it.
Liu Xuning was the first to stand up, "Although Tang Xiaoyu is my disciple, he has never caused me any worries. Today I will worry on his behalf."
"In terms of public and private interests, I agree that Tang Xiaoyu should serve as the Enforcement Elder. In terms of public interests, his performance over the years is plain for the sect leader, myself and everyone here to see."
"Has he made any major mistakes? If someone has done better than him, I have nothing more to say and will let that person take over immediately."
"In terms of private interests, as his master, I have not provided any help since he entered the sect. Everything he has today is through his own hard work."
"If I don't speak up today, what kind of master would I be? Let me make this clear, whoever dares to obstruct my disciple from becoming an elder is going against me."
With both Liu Xuning and the sect leader endorsing Tang Xiaoyu, would anyone else dare to object? And were there even suitable candidates who could compete with Tang Xiaoyu at this time?
Seeing that no one had any objections, the sect leader looked to Tang Xiaoyu, "Elder Tang, since you became an outer sect elder, you have never disappointed me. Don't let me down this time either."
Tang Xiaoyu hurriedly came forward and saluted, "Please rest assured, sect leader and master, I will definitely not fail to live up to the sect leader's, master's and all the elders' expectations."
"Good, with you saying this, I can rest easy."
The sect leader continued, "The position of Enforcement Elder is not supposed to go to a junior disciple who has been with the sect for just over a decade, but looking at the current state of affairs in the sect, you can see..."
"Those qualified are unsuitable, and those suitable are either dead or crippled. At present, you are the only one who can take on this position."
Tang Xiaoyu saluted again, "Disciple understands and is grateful for the sect leader's, master's and all the elders' trust."
After that, some others were appointed to fill the vacant positions.
Tang Xiaoyu looked over the list and saw no one who could be a threat.
Just as the sect leader was about to dismiss everyone, Tang Xiaoyu spoke up to stop him, "Sect leader, master, elders, please wait a moment."
The sect leader asked curiously, "Elder Tang, do you have other matters?"
Tang Xiaoyu saluted and said, "I would like to ask, will the injured and crippled disciples be sent down the mountain to return home after they have recovered?"
The sect leader replied, "They can also stay in the outer sect to do menial work until they die of old age."
Tang Xiaoyu quickly interjected, "That must not happen at this time. The sect has just undergone massive changes and people's hearts are unstable. Doing so will only make the sect more turbulent."
"Oh? Then what do you suggest we do?" The sect leader asked.
"Sect leader and elders, you know the situation at Falling Leaf Peak. It's not exactly a land of heroes and treasures, but it is especially suitable for retirement."
"Why not send these people to Falling Leaf Peak to farm the land, fish, and be self-sufficient? This will not only stabilize morale but also not consume any resources."
Tang Xiaoyu smiled and added: "Most importantly, I need people to manage the things I have set up there. I hope the sect leader and elders will permit this."
The sect leader smiled approvingly, "Since you have put it this way, what reason do I have to object?"
The elders who had disciples crippled were grateful, "Nephew, the elders thank you on their behalf."
Tang Xiaoyu heaved a sigh, "Their plight today could well become ours tomorrow. I hope the elders will be understanding if such a day comes for me."
Everyone felt heavy-hearted but did not know what to say. For a sect to grow stronger, it had to abandon useless people and things.
Before anyone else could respond, Liu Xuning spoke up, "Don't worry my disciple, if such a day comes, your master will provide for you for life."
Liu Xuning dared to say this because she had keen insight and took very few disciples. Even if she had to provide for all of them, it would be no burden at all.
The other elders could not do the same. Still caught up in vanity, each had hundreds of formal disciples. How many could they really provide for?
The elders pledged one by one, stopping short of promising Tang Xiaoyu a lifetime of glory and wealth, but vowing they would never kick a man when he was down.
Walking with her disciple to Falling Leaf Peak, Liu Xuning said gratefully, "Thank you."
Liu Xuning continued, "I don't know what you're planning, but since I have taken you as my disciple, I will support you unconditionally. Even if I'm wrong in the end, it will have nothing to do with you."
Tang Xiaoyu did not know how to respond or face this master in the future.
"To be your disciple is my honor."
Liu Xuning laughed and scolded, "What now? More melodrama?"
"Alright, let's hurry back! We still have to build houses for your fellow disciples tomorrow!"
Tang Xiaoyu asked curiously, "Master, you seem very happy. Becoming so diligent all of a sudden?"
"Because what you did is something I have never accomplished before. What's wrong with me being diligent for once?"
"Alright, alright, whatever you say."
Everything was going according to plan. Tang Xiaoyu used his old tricks to recruit Li Zijie and the others.
Among them, Li Zijie was an outlier who agreed without hesitation when he heard there was action to be had.
With those exiled to heaven as the foundation, and the new inner sect disciples being mainly Tang Xiaoyu's supporters, Tang Xiaoyu had become the most influential voice in Fengxi Sect.
He only needed to wait for an opportunity, an opportunity to control the entire Fengxi Sect.
From then on, Tang Xiaoyu returned to tranquility, focusing only on cultivation and working diligently without the slightest fault.
Time passed bit by bit.
In ten years, not only had Fengxi Sect failed to recover, but it was oppressed even more severely.
To secure the sect's future, the Fengxi Sect leader personally apologized with generous gifts, only to be despondent upon his return.
Although the crisis was resolved, the sect showed no sign of progress.
At times like these, someone needed to step up and take charge.
The sect leader summoned the inner sect elders to the main hall, looking at everyone dejectedly, "I no longer have the ability or face to continue leading the sect."
"Now someone needs to take over as sect leader."
While everyone spouted noble-sounding rhetoric, they all hoped to sit in that seat of power.
This time, instead of staying silent, Tang Xiaoyu took the initiative to speak up.
"Sect leader, I feel that I am up to this position, not for any other reason than not wanting to see Fengxi Sect decline from now on. I don't want my efforts over the years to be in vain."
The sect leader looked at Tang Xiaoyu with satisfaction and praise in his eyes, "Elder Tang, while you are the most suitable candidate in my mind, I'm afraid you are still too young to command the room."
Tang Xiaoyu confidently replied, "Sect leader, apart from those present, I believe no one will object to me becoming sect leader."
"I can assure you that if I become sect leader, I will stomp anyone who has humiliated you under my feet."
Liu Xuning was the first to speak, "Senior brother, I believe in Xiaoyu's words. Please give him this chance."
Many elders who knew they had no chance also voiced their support.
"I support Nephew Tang."
"I also support Nephew Tang."
"I have never agreed with conservatism, so I support Nephew Tang."
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
