Chapter 457: Female Disciples

Although Nangong Xianyin felt a bit shaken, her expression remained stern.

If both Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er could not become future sect masters, she realized the Heavenly Sound Sect simply couldn't find a third candidate.

Seeing Nangong Xianyin hesitate, Xuan Yue was secretly delighted.

All along, Xuan Yue had coveted the position of Heavenly Sound Sect master, viewing Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er as formidable rivals. Their talents were simply too exceptional. As long as Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er were around, the probability of her becoming the Heavenly Sound Sect master was less than one in ten thousand.

But who could have imagined that just when things seemed hopeless, a new path would appear? It turned out that both Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er were already betrothed. According to the rules of the Heavenly Sound Sect, disciples were not permitted to marry; if they did, they had to leave the sect.

This was a rule that had stood for thousands of years. Who could break it?

Xuan Yue hurriedly stepped forward, cupping her fists toward Nangong Xianyin. "Sect Master, both Sister Ziyun and Sister Ning'er are already betrothed. Our Heavenly Sound Sect has never been in the business of breaking up engagements. Since they have no intention of staying, why not let them go free?"

Nangong Xianyin said angrily, "Silence."

Startled by Nangong Xianyin's anger, Xuan Yue flinched. She had never seen the Sect Master like this before and could only sheepishly step aside.

Nangong Xianyin could naturally see through Xuan Yue's calculations. If both Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er left, then Xuan Yue would automatically become the primary candidate to be the next sect master. However, Xuan Yue was already over thirty, and her cultivation hadn't even reached the Dragon Path Realm. She was far inferior to Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er.

Moreover, Xuan Yue was jealous by nature. She wanted to be sect master but lacked the virtues required for the position. If such a person truly became the Heavenly Sound Sect master, the consequences for the future were predictable.

Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er couldn't leave. If they did, the Heavenly Sound Sect would have no successors.

Nangong Xianyin looked at Nie Li with a bitter smile. "Sect Master Nie Li, do you really have to take both of them? Can't you leave us just one?" There was almost a pleading tone in her voice.

Upon hearing Nangong Xianyin's words, Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er's faces flushed red instantly.

"Take both of them" – this phrase carried a certain ambiguous undertone.

Standing to the side, Xiu Ming could only roll his eyes. He was quite vexed. He had originally expected Nangong Xianyin to erupt in fury, but instead she spoke to Nie Li in a negotiating tone, which was essentially conceding defeat. He had been waiting for a good show, but the show ended before it even began.

Nie Li gave an embarrassed laugh. "Sect Master Nangong, I don't want this either. Who told the Heavenly Sound Sect to have these bizarre rules? I know Sect Master Nangong cares deeply for Ziyun and Ning'er, but I'm afraid I have to cut in here. Would you have Ziyun and Ning'er spend their lives as virtual widows on the position of Heavenly Sound Sect master?"

Nangong Xianyin's face turned red. "You!"

Nie Li quickly added, "Sect Master Nangong, I wasn't talking about you!"

Nie Li smiled. In his previous life, the Heavenly Sound Sect declined after Nangong Xianyin stepped down. This old woman already had a lover outside; she was just waiting to quickly pass on the position of Heavenly Sound Sect master and then live freely in the jianghu.

She wanted to throw this hot potato to Ziyun and Ning'er – it wasn't going to be that easy.

Anyway, the Feathered God Sect wasn't afraid of anyone now. With the Feathered God Sect's current strength, even two Heavenly Sound Sects wouldn't be a match for it!