Chapter 2702

“Hmph, Liu Ruyan, even in my weakened state, you stand no chance against me ……”

The Second Elder scoffed at Liu Ruyan’s intention to confront him!

Although Liu Ruyan had advanced to the Combined Body realm, there was still a significant gap in their strengths; she could not hope to match him!

“And if I join in as well ……”

The Third Elder stepped forward to stand beside Liu Ruyan!

Without further hesitation, the two men charged directly at the Second Elder!

After a fierce struggle, Liu Ruyan’s sword cleaved through the air, severing the Second Elder’s head!

As she gazed at the fallen body, tears streamed down Liu Ruyan’s face!

“Father, I have finally avenged you ……”

Liu Ruyan collapsed to her knees!

Witnessing this, all the disciples of the Jade Tripod Sect knelt down, pledging their loyalty to Liu Ruyan!

Despite enduring severe losses in the battle, with only three elders remaining and many disciples injured or dead, Liu Ruyan had successfully driven away Hu Yixiao and eliminated the Second Elder, thus achieving her dream of becoming the leader of the Jade Tripod Sect!

Liu Ruyan rose slowly, her gaze shifting to Kai, recognizing that her success was largely due to his support!

The Third Elder, along with Fang Shu and others, also looked at Kai with gratitude.

However, Nie Heng wore a complicated expression; once Hu Yixiao’s top disciple, he had been forced to obey Kai’s commands after being subdued.

With Hu Yixiao fleeing, the Second Elder dead, and Liu Ruyan now in charge, Nie Heng was uncertain about his future!

Kai glanced at Nie Heng, sensing his unease. With a gentle smile, he flicked his palm, and instantly, Nie Heng’s Fate Soul returned to him!

Surprised, Nie Heng stared at Kai, not expecting him to be so benevolent as to restore his life soul!

At that moment, Liu Ruyan also directed her attention towards Nie Heng and declared, “Nie Heng, since you chose not to side with the traitors but instead helped us eliminate them, I’m officially appointing you as an elder of the Jade Tripod Sect to take up your master’s role!”

Liu Ruyan’s announcement left Nie Heng stunned, and it took him a moment to react before he hurriedly knelt down!

“Thank you so much, Eldest Miss ……”

Joy overwhelmed Nie Heng; rather than facing reprimand, Liu Ruyan had elevated him to an elder’s position!

Having regained his life soul and been appointed an elder of the Jade Tripod Sect, all thanks to Kai, Nie Heng realized that had he remained loyal to Hu Yixiao at this moment, he might have ended up as a corpse!

Liu Ruyan organized for the site to be cleared and the Jade Tripod Sect to be restored, while they made their way to the Third Elder’s quarters!

There were still some houses intact for them to occupy!

As the late afternoon sun hung low in the sky …

Everyone, exhausted from the recent battle, decided to retire early for the night.

Yet, in Kai’s room, the light remained on, as he faced a dilemma!

Kai had the opportunity to access the Jade Tripod Pill Pond freely, allowing him to absorb its spiritual energy to enhance his cultivation!

However, if he continued to absorb energy without limits, it would surely deplete the Pill Pond!

If he had acted recklessly when Hu Yixiao was the clan master, the state of the Pill Pond would have been of little consequence.

But now that Liu Ruyan held the position of leader, it would reflect poorly on him if he ruined the Pill Pond!

After all, many of the Jade Tripod Sect’s disciples relied on the spiritual energy of the Pill Pond for their breakthroughs.