Xu Yi did not use a disciplinary ruler, but instead used the attack formation plate given by Yu Wen Yuan to end Qiu Yuan Feng.
As Qiu Yuan Feng fell, he stared fixedly at Xu Yi, as if wanting to remember her appearance and seek revenge in his next reincarnation.
To this, Xu Yi expressed no fear.
Having cultivated for many years in this life only to die by her hand, he would be no match for her in the next.
"Xu, fellow Xu." Qiu Yuan Feng's death made the others revere Xu Yi even more, no, it was more accurate to say they revered the magical treasure in her hand.
A vice-ally of the Formation Heaven Alliance cast a lingering glance at the formation plate in Xu Yi's hand and hesitated, "How should we proceed next? We hope for your guidance."
With Qiu Yuan Feng gone, their good days were also over.
It was better, then, to proactively show favor to Xu Yi; perhaps they could still gain some benefits.
Xu Yi glanced at the uneasy crowd, then at the absent-minded Bai Xin Lian, and an idea formed in her mind.
"Qiu Yuan Feng is dead, and the Formation Heaven Alliance is without a leader. Why not elect a new ally? I believe Senior Bai Xin Lian is a very suitable candidate."
Bai Xin Lian, whose name was suddenly called, froze for a moment. She blinked, disbelieving, "Me, be the ally?"
She had never considered this. Even when the various allies vied for power, she had chosen to watch from the sidelines.
Her becoming the ally, she felt, was not a good suggestion.
However, to Bai Xin Lian's surprise, the other vice-allies expressed strong agreement.
"Excellent idea! This old man seconds it!"
"Vice-ally Bai has a noble character and will surely lead the Formation Heaven Alliance to a new dawn."
"Indeed, I support Vice-ally Bai."
The vice-allies had expected Xu Yi to completely dismantle the Formation Heaven Alliance. They hadn't expected her to allow it to continue operating.
As long as the Formation Heaven Alliance remained, they could still retain their positions as vice-allies, and naturally, they would strongly support this move.
Xu Yi smiled slightly, clearly not surprised.
These old scoundrels thought everything was fine as long as the Formation Heaven Alliance remained. She would eventually make them disgorge all the benefits they had reaped before.
"Xu Yi, I..."
"Senior Bai, although the Formation Heaven Alliance went down a wrong path under Qiu Yuan Feng's leadership, its founding purpose was good. Formation cultivators need an organization to aid their advancement. I don't trust anyone else with it, and you are the most suitable candidate. I hope you will not decline."
Xu Yi interrupted Bai Xin Lian first, stating her intentions.
Bai Xin Lian was an eighth-level formation cultivator with profound attainments in the Way of Formation. Coupled with her upright character, Xu Yi believed Bai Xin Lian could transform the Formation Heaven Alliance into a league truly belonging to formation cultivators.
Xu Yi's sincere gaze made it difficult for Bai Xin Lian to voice her refusal.
She subconsciously looked at Tan Long. She saw Tan Long was also looking at her. As she met his gaze, he twitched the corner of his mouth and offered a bitter smile.
From Bai Xin Lian's understanding of Tan Long, she knew he regretted his actions.
If Tan Long had not betrayed her, she would definitely have chosen to cede the position of ally to him and assist him from the side.
But now...
"Alright, I accept."
Bai Xin Lian withdrew her gaze and nodded emphatically.
Xu Yi let out a sigh of relief, her smile growing brighter.
Finally, the matter of the Formation Heaven Alliance was resolved.
With all the formation cultivators present, Bai Xin Lian hastily ascended to the position of ally under everyone's watchful eyes.
Xu Yi's objective was achieved, and she did not interfere with the Formation Heaven Alliance's subsequent arrangements.
Since Bai Xin Lian was willing to take over the Formation Heaven Alliance, she would surely root out its deep-seated problems and prevent it from repeating its past mistakes.
As the exchange大会 concluded, many were still in a daze.
The events of this day were too remarkable, leaving them with lingering apprehension.
At the same time, they harbored secret hopes.
Hopes that the Formation Heaven Alliance could truly be reborn as Xu Yi envisioned.
"Su, no, Senior Xu."
Zhang Tao fidgeted as he sat beside Xu Yi, alternating between smiling and frowning. Seeing Xu Yi prepare to leave, he finally couldn't help but call out to her.
Xu Yi turned, raising an eyebrow, signaling him to speak.
Zhang Tao opened his mouth, but then didn't know what to say.
At this moment, he was both excited and fearful, his heart in turmoil, a mix of sourness and elation.
Xu Yi's identity was not that of a high-ranking official in the Formation Heaven Alliance as he had imagined, but rather someone even more formidable.
He could actually speak with such a person and participate in the assembly; he felt as if he were dreaming.
However, the dream was about to end, and though he was reluctant, he didn't know how to make her stay.
Xu Yi guessed some of his thoughts. Considering his good performance throughout the journey, she said, "Let's exchange contact information. We can stay in touch if there's an opportunity."
Zhang Tao: !!!
"Can we? No, no, I mean, would it bother you! No, I definitely won't harass you!" Zhang Tao stammered incoherently, regretting his words after speaking them.
Xu Yi smiled and, under Zhang Tao's overwhelmed gaze, exchanged imprintings on their communication plates.
Zhang Tao cradled his communication plate, his face rapturous.
Gongyang Hao, my good brother, I've truly outdone myself this time!
"Senior, can I, can I exchange imprints with you?"
Wang Yang had been quietly observing Xu Yi's movements from the side. Upon noticing her exchange imprints on communication plates with the man beside her, he could no longer sit still and trotted over to Xu Yi.
"Yes."
Xu Yi accepted without hesitation and left her imprints on his communication plate as well.
Although Wang Yang was somewhat reckless, he possessed the spirited innocence of youth and a genuine sincerity that Xu Yi greatly admired.
"Senior, where are you going next? If you have time, perhaps you could visit our Fire Talisman Sect, allowing me to play the host, and I can also return the spirit stones you helped me with."
Wang Yang extended a warm invitation to Xu Yi.
Besides his genuine gratitude to Xu Yi, he also had his own ulterior motives.
This time, he had secretly run away from his sect with his ancestor's manuscript. Upon his return, he would undoubtedly face a reprimand, and perhaps even punishment according to sect rules.
If he could bring the senior back with him, he could redeem himself and receive a lighter sentence.
Wang Yang's expectations were destined to be dashed.
Xu Yi was still thinking about returning to accumulate merit points and complete the century-long agreement as soon as possible, so she firmly declined.
After a moment of dejection from being refused, Wang Yang quickly cheered up and proposed a future invitation to Xu Yi.
This time, Xu Yi did not refuse. She would be going out for training in the future, and it would not be too late to visit Wang Yang's sect then.
When Xu Yi departed, she did so as discreetly as she had arrived. Bai Xin Lian had intended to discuss matters of the Formation Heaven Alliance with Xu Yi but discovered she had already left, and could only regretfully give up.
"Ally Bai, how should Qiu Tian Ying be dealt with?"
As a gesture of sincerity, the acting ally revealed Qiu Tian Ying's whereabouts.
Bai Xin Lian thought for a moment and ultimately did not dispatch anyone to pursue him, instead allowing him to leave.
Qiu Tian Ying had been assigned as an ally in other cities long ago and was unaware of many internal affairs of the Formation Heaven Alliance. Furthermore, given that Qiu Yuan Feng could cruelly attack Qiu Tian Ying, Bai Xin Lian felt Qiu Tian Ying had suffered enough and chose to spare his life.
As for these vice-allies, she would let them enjoy a few more days of freedom. Once she fully grasped control of the Formation Heaven Alliance, they too would pay for their past actions.