As the battle continued, the space within the Eye of the Storm beca increasingly turbulent, and each collision of sword light and protective shield was accompanied by deafening roars, as if even heaven and earth were changing color.
Although Cangsheng Sovereign appeared calm on the surface, waves were already stirring in his heart. Qing Holy Maiden's strength far exceeded his expectations, and while the power of the Life-Bestowing Art was strong, it was not a long-term solution, and the cost was heavy.
"Qing Holy Maiden, we could have coexisted peacefully. Why must you force things to be this way? Do you truly not care about the lives of the sect mbers?" Wei Cangsheng's words revealed a trace of helplessness, as he tried to continue morally coercing Qing Holy Maiden.
Qing Holy Maiden's gaze was like a torch, unswayed, "Wei Cangsheng, you are the hierarch of the Congregation Sect; if you don't care, why should I? But your actions disgust , and I swear to eliminate you and then enjoy peace!"
Before her words had concluded, Qing Holy Maiden's figure flashed, launching another fierce attack. The Five Elents Linked Sword Formation transford into five beams of light, traveling through the Eye of the Storm, each strike containing the power to destroy heaven and earth.
"Truly unreasonable!" Wei Cangsheng, helpless, had to continue to exert all his strength to activate the Cangsheng Record, the protective shield's light becoming more brilliant, holding off this overwhelming onslaught.
In the midst of this tense magical battle, at Luo Li Island in the Southeast Region, Yu Qingtan's true body was conveying the truth to the followers of the Congregation Sect, who were also her devotees, in a gentle yet firm voice through the "Whisper of Love."
Her voice traveled through space and ti, directly reaching the depths of their souls.
"I am the Holy Maiden of the Congregation Sect, Physician Qing. Through relentless effort, I've finally uncovered the truth about the deprivation of the sect mbers' lifespans. This truth is cruel, but it is the reality. It was all done by our Hierarch, Cangsheng Sovereign Wei Cangsheng.
He, at the cost of your lifespans, defended against the tribulations of breaking through the Void Refinent Stage, in exchange for his own strength. This is a betrayal of you, an desecration of life! We must overthrow him, bring him down!"
Among the more than ten billion mbers of the Congregation Sect, nearly half were developed by Qing Holy Maiden, and over ten percent had beco her devotees. Many of these devotees had experienced the guidance of Qing Holy Maiden's cultivation through "Whisper of Love."
Thus, Qing Holy Maiden's words quickly spread among the sect mbers, causing an unprecedented shockwave throughout the Congregation Sect.
Because the Cangsheng Sovereign had once again used the Life-Bestowing Art, the entire Congregation Sect was already in a state of sadness, panic, and chaos.
At this ti, upon hearing the truth revealed by Qing Holy Maiden, the mbers began to question, to reflect, and those steadfast beliefs began to waver in this mont.
"No, this can't be possible! Our sect mbers are to forge a fair and just Cultivation World!"
"But, the Holy Maiden's words sound so true..."
"What should we do? If this is true, what aning is there to my existence?"
Although so mbers doubted and were confused, most of Qing Holy Maiden's devotees were absolutely sure about her words, and through their advocacy, more and more mbers chose to believe.
At that mont, Yu Qingtan, as Qing Holy Maiden, appeared in Congregation City, then gathered the higher-ups of the Congregation, and exposed the true face of Cangsheng Sovereign.
The majority of the high echelon had co to Congregation City because of the issue of lifespan loss happening again, to find either Cangsheng Sovereign or Qing Holy Maiden.
"Holy Maiden, how can you prove that everything you are saying is true?" Great Fraternity Law King, his eyes bloodshot, asked. Because of another loss of lifespan, he had completely lost the hope of advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage.
"Because I have also broken through to the Void Refinent Stage. However, I found an exotic treasure that can withstand the heavenly tribulation. Then I confronted Wei Cangsheng directly, and he admitted it, I battled him, and he fled after losing!"
"I can swear a Soul Oath that everything I am saying is true; otherwise, may my path be completely severed!" Qing Holy Maiden imdiately displayed the pressure of soone at the Void Refinent Stage and swore a Soul Oath right then and there.
Seeing Qing Holy Maiden act this way, the Eight Great Law Kings and many commanders essentially chose to believe her. Moreover, if Qing Holy Maiden were lying, why wouldn't the Cangsheng Sovereign appear?
"Since the Sect Hierarch has betrayed us, what should we do?" Great Fraternity Law King looked towards Qing Holy Maiden.
"I declare that Wei Cangsheng is no longer our Sect Hierarch. I will assu the role of the Sect Hierarch of the Congregation of Life. Who agrees, and who objects?" Qing Holy Maiden loudly proclaid.
"I agree!" Shen Wanning was the first to loudly echo her support.
"I agree!" "I agree!" "..." Qi Water Commander, Gong Ping Commander, Gong Kai Commander, and other commanders loyal to Qing Tan also expressed their agreent.
"I agree!" After a few monts of contemplation, Great Fraternity Law King chose to agree.
Subsequently, Great Filial Piety, Great Truth, Knower of Rituals, Knower of Righteousness, and Knower of Integrity Law Kings and most of the commanders toyed with the idea of agreent, except for Great Loyalty, Knower of Sha Law Kings, and a few commanders who remained silent.
"Great Loyalty Law King, Knower of Sha Law King, do you have objections?" Qing Holy Maiden's sharp gaze turned towards the two law kings.
"Holy Maiden, the Sect Hierarch has bestowed imnse grace upon ; I must confront him face-to-face!" Great Loyalty Law King said determinedly, and Knower of Sha Law King and others nodded in agreent.
"Maybe that opportunity will co later, but now that most have agreed, I formally assu the position of Sect Hierarch of the Congregation of Life!" Qing Holy Maiden imdiately declared.
"Greetings to Qing Sect Hierarch; may your divine blessings last forever, and your lifespan be as enduring as the heavens!" Shen Wanning imdiately bowed deeply in homage, loudly congratulating her.
"Greetings to Qing Sect Hierarch; may your divine blessings last forever, and your lifespan be as enduring as the heavens!" Following her lead, other high-ranking mbers of the Congregation of Life too perford the ceremony, including Great Loyalty Law King and others.
Being of considerable age themselves, they naturally understood the dynamics at play.
"Now that I've succeeded as Sect Hierarch, I hereby appoint Shen Wanning as the new Holy Maiden of the Congregation of Life. Do you have any objections?" Qing Holy Maiden continued loudly, her voice carrying an undeniable authority.
"Greetings to Saintess Shen!" This ti, the Eight Great Law Kings and many commanders directly paid their respects to Shen Wanning, who, after all, was the only other Divinity Transformation Venerable in the Congregation of Life besides Wei Cangsheng and Qing Holy Maiden, and also very young.
"Thank you, Sect Hierarch!" Shen Wanning said gratefully, smiling as she bowed in thanks.
"Dispense with formalities. Now that Wei Cangsheng is in hiding, I still have to deal with him to prevent further harm. Quickly disseminate today's events to all sect mbers and the Congregation Alliance, and properly handle the matter of lifespan loss. Saintess Shen, you are fully in charge of these matters!"
Newly appointed Sect Hierarch of the Congregation of Life, Physician Qing, also known as Yu Qingtan, continued to issue orders.
"Yes!" Shen Wanning and the high-ranking mbers of the Congregation of Life promptly accepted the command.
Then, Physician Qing transmitted a few words to Shen Wanning before her figure disappeared within the council hall.
In the Northwest Region, just as Yu Qingtan had said, Wei Cangsheng was indeed fleeing.
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