The name of the boy who caused a commotion outside the palace was Ji Miao.0

He hadn’t seen the new master of the Tang Sect yet, but he’d had an unexpected encounter.0

Clenching his fists in silence, Ji Miao ran through the blade skill he’d just learned, growing more convinced of its brilliance the more he thought about it. The move was profound, mysterious, even. But before long, his mind drifted back to recent events, and a smoldering anger rose in his chest.0

Father did nothing wrong. Yet he was forced to step down as Grand Elder. This new sect leader, what a tyrant! Utterly unfit for command. If he treats my father like this, and me as well, then his character is plain to see. If we don’t get rid of him, disaster will follow.0

I’m too weak today. But one year from now, when my cultivation is complete, I swear I’ll kill this monster and avenge my father’s humiliation!1

So what if he’s transcendent? That’s no big deal! If someone like...0