Chapter 59 Handover Ceremony (Part 2)

Master Bodhi, the head of the Bodhi School, smiled and said, "No need to be modest. Everyone has a first time, and you'll get used to it soon enough. We've all been old friends for so many years, and we understand each other quite well. I believe there won't be any unpleasant incidents. Take action confidently; we'll fully support you."

Seventh Xuan Master added, "Master is right. You are very cautious in your actions, and we all trust you. However, there is one thing to be careful about. During the upcoming martial arts tournament of the Six Schools, those demons and monsters suddenly appearing in the human world, this needs to be handled properly. So, the first thing you should do after taking office is to find a way to suppress those demons. It's not an easy task and requires careful handling."

Xuan Yu Master's heart shook. Only then did he realize that once the Bodhi School became the leader of the Six Schools, it would bear the heavy responsibility of slaying demons and protecting the peace of the human realm. At that time, he would lead the experts from the other five schools to jointly suppress those demons and monsters, which was not an easy task to accomplish.

Glancing at the other heads of the schools, Xuan Yu Master smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't expect our Bodhi School to take on such a difficult task right from the start. Everyone needs to fully support us. Just think, if the demons from the Three Realms break through the passage to the human world, no single faction can stop them. We will need the unity of the Six Schools to have a chance of defeating those demons." Several heads of the schools nodded in support, obviously understanding the importance of this matter, which concerned every faction. Cooperation would lead to mutual benefit, while division would lead to mutual harm. Everyone understood this principle very well.

Looking around, Phoenix Headmaster Jade Unsullied said, "It's about time to begin the handover ceremony. Xuan Yu, you should prepare. There are still some matters to discuss later; the Six Schools need to confer." Xuan Yu Master nodded lightly, then turned to look at Li Changchun, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Li Changchun glanced at him and then scanned the entire venue before saying solemnly, "Everyone, quiet down. Let's begin the handover ceremony now. The victorious leader of this session, Xuan Yu Master from the Bodhi School in the Western Shu region, please come forward to receive the symbol of the Six Schools." As his words fell, the entire venue fell silent, with everyone's attention focused on Xuan Yu Master.

Xuan Yu Master remained calm, suppressing the excitement in his heart. He stood in front of Li Changchun, quietly gazing at him. Li Changchun picked up a three-inch square jade plaque from the table, looked at it nostalgically, then slowly handed it to Xuan Yu Master.

Taking the jade plaque gently, Xuan Yu Master examined it carefully. On the front, there were four ancient characters engraved, representing the symbol of the Six Schools. On the back was a mysterious pattern of a creature that was neither a dragon nor a snake, exuding an aura of mystery. The entire jade plaque was surrounded by a radiant light, and a dark blue light enveloped it, making it both beautiful and majestic.

After glancing at Xuan Yu Master, Li Changchun addressed everyone, "Starting from today, for the next ten years, the Bodhi School will be the leader of the Six Schools, becoming the number one sect in the cultivation world, until the Six Schools' martial arts tournament ten years later. From now on, all actions of the Six Schools will be based on the commands of the Bodhi School, and everyone must abide by them. This matter will be jointly announced by the Six Schools immediately to declare it to the cultivation world." As he looked around at everyone, a hint of melancholy flashed in Li Changchun's eyes at that moment.

After a brief pause, Li Changchun said to Xuan Yu Master, "Congratulations, but also, I must remind you that from now on, the Bodhi School will bear the heavy responsibility of slaying demons and protecting the human realm. I hope you will work hard and never let those demons and monsters endanger humanity."

Xuan Yu Master nodded solemnly, then turned to look at everyone in the audience, and said loudly, "This time, it is very fortunate for our Bodhi School to achieve this result and become the leader of the Six Schools. I promise here that in the next ten years, the Bodhi School will do its utmost to slay demons and protect the peace of the human realm. At the same time, with the greatest enthusiasm, we will uphold the common honor of our Six Schools and make ourselves stronger. However, all of this cannot be accomplished by the Bodhi School alone; it requires the concerted efforts of the Six Schools. Therefore, I hope everyone can give us the greatest support so that we can jointly defend this tranquil and peaceful land of humanity." There was silence all around, but soon applause rang out, spreading throughout the entire Tianxuan Cave.

Looking at the resolute Xuan Yu Master, Purple Sun Master whispered, "The trip to Mount Taixuan has finally become a turning point for our Bodhi School. At this moment, the entire cultivation world will feel proud of our Bodhi School and send us blessings."

Master Jingyue nodded gently and said, "Yes, this is our pride, but also our responsibility. Now that demons and monsters have appeared in the human world, it may not be a good thing for our Bodhi School to take over as the leader of the Six Schools at this time. Although we have gained glory, trouble has come."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun couldn't help but think of the words of the strange person in the morning, sighing softly in his heart. The cultivation world was in chaos, and calamity was about to descend upon humanity. Thinking of the prophecy of the ancestors of the past, within three years, the entire cultivation world would be drawn into it. Perhaps it was indeed this time.

In the venue, the heads of the Six Schools gathered together, exchanged a few words, and then announced the successful completion of the handover ceremony. Subsequently, the experts of the Six Schools held a summit meeting in the Tianxuan Cave to discuss the general direction for the future.

Standing on the scene, Lu Yun fell into contemplation until Cangyue and Aoxue approached, bringing him back to reality. Looking at the two jade-like figures standing together, Lu Yun's eyes showed a hint of admiration as he said softly, "Sometimes, you two really resemble each other. Cold and aloof, graceful as immortals, with the same character, the same beauty. Though different, you both exhibit the same charm. Like two unique flowers, seen from afar, one can appreciate their respective beauty!"

Aoxue looked at him and asked softly, "Are you praising us both at the same time, or afraid of offending one of us? Do I really look like Cangyue? I don't feel that way. Cangyue, do you think we look alike?"

With a faint smile, Cangyue said, "Whether we look alike or not is not something we can determine; it's for others to say

. People always have some similarities, yet also some differences. It depends on whether you present a certain aspect to others or your entire self."

With a gentle smile, Lu Yun agreed, "Cangyue is right. People always have differences and similarities. You two have many similarities, I must say."

Aoxue looked at Cangyue, then at Lu Yun, pondering their words. Did their resemblance imply something? Did they resemble each other in appearance or character? Was it the surface likeness presented to others, or did their fates also resemble each other's? Two similar people encountering the same man, what kind of ending would they have? Would it be unity or divergence?

Changing the subject lightly, Aoxue said, "Regardless of whether we resemble each other or not, many things will only be known later. Now, there are only three of us left here, and it's time to leave. The trip to the Heavenly Sword Sect is over, and it's time to return to the Bodhi School."

Lu Yun sighed softly, feeling a slight reluctance. "Yes, in two or three days at most, we'll have to leave." With that, he turned away without saying more, walking towards the direction of the Heavenly Fire Cave.

Watching Lu Yun's figure recede, Cangyue suddenly whispered to Aoxue, "He's hiding something in his heart. Perhaps he knows something, but he doesn't want to say."

Aoxue nodded slightly and replied, "He's becoming more and more mysterious. There are many secrets about him that we don't know. But since he doesn't want to talk about it, there's no need for us to ask. When the time comes, he'll mention it himself."

Cangyue fell silent, just smiling faintly. Then, with a graceful movement, she floated forward. Seeing her graceful figure, Aoxue couldn't help but sigh softly and followed suit. Translated into English