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AST 533 - Qing Shui’s ascension, Heavenly Palace’s youngest Patriarch

In the face of absolute power, everything would be futile The overbearing strike from the hammer had cohtened and pale All of a sudden, he lifted up his giant blue ax with a negativeiant ax was easily crushed by the strike As for the elderly yun; he had been pounded into lumps of rotten hly shaken by the deaths of three people What was this strength of his? His e Almost all of his attacks had happened in mere seconds

Some of these Supreme Elders had never known respect from many people because of their shamelessness However in just a few seconds, three of the, but in a clean-cut way Moreover, Qing Shui did not hesitate when he killed thehtered the an eyelid

“Anyone else who feels unsatisfied and wish to challenge Qing Shui?” Old Ancestor was still sitting at the top area with an indifference look on his face He didn’t even look at the audiences below him as he said those words

He was, after all, the Old Ancestor of Heavenly Palace In actuality, no one should be allowed to voice their objection on his decisions However, it was not unusual for this kind of situation to arise whenever there were disagreereat opportunity for Qing Shui to de off soar, but it was undeniably effective There were initially soed their minds very quickly as soon as they sa deadly it was to challenge Qing Shui

The audiences became remarkably silent by the words uttered by the Old Ancestor!

Some were content while others were not!

The old uished He felt iave the cold shoulder to Qing Shui when he’d asked to be an acquaintance with the Jin Clan Everyone knew about it, but Jin Clan was arrogant because of their high status Now, he had already lost a great opportunity to associate his clan with Qing Shui due to his shortsightedness Furtherer to the conflict between Jin Clan and Qing Shui

No one was happier than Cang Wuya, You An, and the others when they witnessed Qing Shui’s victory against the three men who had opposed to his ascension Even those ere unrelated to hi Shui when they saw his strength They would have done so if not for the Old Ancestor sitting above the podiuive you the time of one stick of incense to think about it If no one wishes to challenge Qing Shui, then do as I say Otherwise, forever hold your silence and live with that decision” There was a do force in his tone that inhibited the others fro away ever so slowly The Old Ancestor th would not fade away as long as he was still breathing Hence, there was no chance for the others to bully the Old Ancestor even when he was nearing his end

Di Chen, Cang Wuya, You An, and the others stood in an area directly behind Qing Shui This gesture meant that the Misty Hall Palace Priestess and the Star Shui The reony; Jin Clan was of no further use for Qing Shui; andpowers from the Old Ancestor once he became the Patriarch

A lot of people were unsatisfied, but they couldn't do anything about it Soe powers that could not match to the Old Ancestor’s, but their influence in the Heavenly Palace was undeniable All of the Shui was

Then there was Qing Shui, a youngwas ed that he was the best in every aspect other than the Old Ancestor hihly by the Old Ancestor

“Old Ancestor, I, Yuanhang have so out froroup of elders He was thin and tall, and his body seemed flexible when he moved to the center with ease The oldaura fro of acy The position of the Patriarch can only be assue with re Shui is still too young to assu’s words resounded with perfect logic and senses The audiences froain All of theive to Yuanhang

“Oh, then how about you, rather than Qing Shui for this position?” Old Ancestor chuckled, but one would be able to tell that the laughter did not reach his eyes

“I ae that I have had my hardships, and I have more experience than he does But in ter Yuanhang said in a sonorous voice while he kept his head low

“Acknowledge? Haha, you said it yourself that you are already more than 300 years old You said you have endured more hardships than him, and more experienced than hi Shui had experienced numerous more life and death situations than you I will not speak of the frustrations he went through to get here today So in essence, he has endured more hardships than you Also, when you stood out to tellyourself a e Qing Shui If you don't wish to die, step down Otherwise, pick up your weapon and fight”

Old Ancestor was cal, however, became paler as he listened on

Because of the Old Ancestor’s last sentence, he had no choice but to battle against Qing Shui He knew he couldn't stand against Qing Shui as his opponent, but heClan would not be ridiculed as a clan of cowards

“I will fight!”

The corner of Qing Shui’sa sly s Clan for a very long tiiven hi would finally norance would also be the cause of his fall

The hatred between Qing Shui and Song Clan would finally be over The battlefield was an excuse to go on a ainst the others Even until now, no one had seen the real power of Qing Shui’s strength

Onewas crushed to death in onelabeled as a clan of cowards, but he had also brought down the status of Song Clan by a notch

The capability of these old men should not be easily underestimated One man had had the ability to support half of the family pillar on his shoulders, and so had not caught anyone by surprise It see Shui’s hands once he had been challenged to a duel Humans were simple creatures; the et used to it

Time passed by slowly The incense that was lit by the Old Ancestor had almost burnt down to the end of the stick At this ti to fill the air with a faint scent of blood

The elderlyShui with an appalled expression They had finally acknowledged his superiority after witnessing the result of his massacre, the brutality of histhe battle, and the swiftness of his attacks They also felt that they would never be able to achieve what Qing Shui had done today

The last bit of the stick had turned to ash The incense had finally burnt off!

“Qing Shui, step forth!”

“Yes!”

“Old Ancestor!”

Qing Shui bowed before Old Ancestor as he addressed hi Shui will replace me as the Patriarch of the Heavenly Palace He will be in charge of everything regarding theShui will also be the head of the Elder Association If anyone dares to disobey the Patriarch, they will be dealt with appropriately”

The Old Ancestor's voice wasn't very loud, but it was clear He took out a pal spiritual pohich surprised Qing Shui for aforce e Shui bowed as he stepped forward to receive the token He took a glance at the token and saw an i its claws and teeth It had three eyes on its head, which rese was the third eye in the forehead, it was barely opened, al its third eye

“In the path of cultivation, the first one to reach the top will be able to claie, then I can tell you this: The end result will be an ugly one Don’t be the person who only realizes what he should do when he has been covered in wounds and bruises The new Patriarch is far stronger than I alory and victory” When the Old Ancestor finished his speech, he took out a plain gar Shui

The gars that represented his status as a Patriarch of the Heavenly Palace The garment was in of the sword However, he could feel a strongfrom the sword The aura was of justice, not of dishonesty and oppression

Qing Shui took over all of these from the Old Ancestor!

The Patriarch of the Heavenly Palace then faced the audiences and said calmly: “Salute!”

“Your Excellency the Patriarch of Heavenly Palace!”