Get Demoted Into Cannon Fodder

Arc 5.2

It was not a secret that the Sect Leader was the one who brought Zhao Zhen into the Sect and the latter was his favorite disciple.

Since the rumors sounded plausible, protests started to pour in from all directions.

The Sect Leader was pressured by other Elders and was forced to make an official statement about Hiu Liuxian being his next successor.

The Sect Leader was an amicable elderly man with gray hair growing at his temples and liked to be low-key.

Having lived for so long and seeing the sinister side of the world, he was glad to see a clean and unpretentious person like Zhao Zhen.

Despite this being the case, he also knew that Zhao Zhen was not suitable to lead the Sect since he was not a flexible person.

On the other hand, Hiu Liuxian fit all the criteria of being the Sect leader.

Except that his mind was too deep.

The Sect Leader sighed. If only Zhao Zhen could learn how to be sensible, he wouldn't have anything to worry about once his time was up.

A few years later, a big-scale tournament commenced. The tournament took place in the Central Continent with the Star Pavilion as the host.

While the tournament was in full swing, Floating Cloud Sect was suddenly attacked by the demon army.

Although the Sect Leader and several powerful masters remained, they were outnumbered and the situation was grave.

Zhao Zhen rushed back with the reinforcement but failed to save the Sect Leader and got injured severely.

With the help of other Sects, the situation was controlled but the Sect suffered a huge loss.

Several Masters and the Sect Leader passed away.

Hiu Liuxian then became the next Sect Leader while Zhao Zhen became a cripple.

With the passing of his Master coupled with his injury, Zhao Zhen’s state of mind worsened each day.

His news of becoming a cripple spread quickly. Whenever he went out, others would laugh and belittle him.

Gradually, Zhao Zhen stopped going out. Hiu Liuxian gave him a desolate peak for him to recuperate and granted him the title of the Fifth Elder.

Seasons changed tirelessly and everyone slowly forgot his existence.

The only visitor Zhao Zhen had over the years was his Senior Brother.

Zhao Zhen unknowingly grew dependent on him. Like a tamed beast who would only live and die according to his Master’s will.

Before doing something, he would ask for Hiu Liuxian’s permission first. If the latter showed even a small hint of displeasure, he would drop the idea in a matter of seconds.

Zhao Zhen felt indebted to his Senior Brother and wanted to be of help, therefore, he asked to learn Alchemy.

At first, Hiu Liuxian wanted to refuse thinking that Zhao Zhen was trying to find a way to heal himself. However, after listening to his explanation, he was in a great mood and generously agreed.

Hiu Liuxian thought that Zhao Zhen wouldn't achieve anything and was so supportive.

He sent him a high-quality Pill Furnace, priceless herbs, and spiritual water and even sent someone to plow the land for him to grow his herb garden.

Those who were in the dark about Zhao Zhen’s identity even thought that he was their Sect Leader’s pampered lover.

It wasn't until Bai Xue Peak started accepting disciples did everyone realized that the Fifth Elder turned out to be their Sect Leader’s Junior Brother.