Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 118

Chapter 118: Killing Spies

A large crowd had gathered in the clearing, their murmurs creating a gentle hum of anticipation. The conversations quieted instantly as a figure approached the stage—Elder Guo, his weathered face solemn as he took his position.

From her seat among the audience, Yan Xuelian stared at him, her beautiful features betraying nothing of her inner thoughts. Elder Huang, who had been watching her former rival closely, looked away with a slight shake of her head. "Maybe I’m overthinking it," she thought to herself.

Elder Guo cleared his throat, the simple sound cutting through the remaining whispers like a blade. "Members of the Azure Cloud Sect," his voice resonated across the gathering, "it’s no secret that our sect has been through some rough times these past days. Before we look forward, let us take a moment of silence for Sect Master Wei, who gave his life protecting what we all hold dear."

His words hung in the air as he paused, bowing his head respectfully. The entire assembly followed suit, the silence growing deeper and more profound with each passing second. For nearly two minutes, not a sound disturbed the collective remembrance.

When Elder Guo finally raised his head, his eyes seemed to burn with renewed purpose. "The situation before us remains dire, with threats both seen and unseen gathering at our gates. Yet in this darkest hour, I have witnessed a light that burns with unmatched brilliance." With a graceful gesture of his hand, he beckoned toward the side of the stage.

Li Yao emerged, her steps measured and confident as she joined Elder Guo. Though young, her posture radiated a natural authority that commanded attention. Elder Guo turned to face her, his expression softening with unmistakable pride.

"Li Yao, your strength has proven worthy of this mantle, and may your leadership guide our sect to prosperous days that even our ancestors could not have envisioned." With reverent care, he placed the sect master token in her outstretched hands.

Li Yao bowed slightly to her master, her eyes reflecting gratitude and determination in equal measure. Elder Guo returned the gesture before making his way back to his seat, leaving her standing alone at the center of the stage.

At the sidelines, Zhao Tiangang’s massive frame tensed, his confusion manifesting as deep furrows across his brow. "That’s the new sect master? That kid?" he muttered incredulously.

His bewilderment only deepened as cheers erupted throughout the gathering—not just from eager disciples but from the elders as well, their voices joining in wholehearted support of Li Yao. Zhao Tiangang wondered briefly if he had simply grown too old to understand this new generation.

Standing tall before her sect, Li Yao lifted her voice above the cheers. "First, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to all elders and fellow disciples who have supported me throughout my cultivation journey. Each of you has contributed to the strength I wield today. And most of all, to my master—thank you for your guidance and care. I vow before everyone present that I will not let you down, nor will I allow our sect to falter under my watch."

She completed her words with a respectful bow, but when she straightened, something had changed. Her gentle expression hardened into one of resolute determination. "And I will begin that now," she declared, her sudden shift in tone causing many to straighten in alarm.

In the next heartbeat, Li Yao’s aura flared spectacularly, spiritual energy swirling around her in visible currents. Her physical form began to transform, crackling with blinding electricity as lightning strikes punctuated the air around her every few seconds. The very atmosphere seemed to bend to her will as power radiated from her as she entered her elemental form.

"That is—" Yan Xuelian began, her composed façade finally cracking.

"—no way, right?" Zhao Tiangang finished, his massive arms uncrossing as he leaned forward in disbelief.

Before anyone could recover from the initial shock, an overwhelming aura spread throughout the sect grounds, pressing down on everyone gathered like an invisible mountain. "So strong," Zhao Tiangang thought, genuine awe replacing his earlier skepticism.

Yet what followed was even more shocking. Above Li Yao, massive storm clouds materialized, dark and pregnant with power, crackling with concentrated lightning that illuminated the gathering with an ethereal blue glow. With a single, elegant motion of her hand, Li Yao commanded the heavens themselves. The lightning descended...

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