NABC Chapter 158 The Shocking New Sect Leader
Chapter 158 The Shocking New Sect Leader
Chapter 158 The Shocking New Sect Leader
Chu Yang was startled.
How come you two with thick eyebrows and big eyes have also betrayed us?
Xu Changqing glanced at Zixuan.
The Sword Immortal looked at Anu and Ming Yuanqing.
The reason is self-evident.
Chu Yang could only sigh and say, "If I don't want to go back, then I don't want to go back. It's such a big deal—Uncle-Master, if you don't go back, things will indeed be quite serious. How am I supposed to explain this to the Sect Leader and the others?"
The Sword Immortal took a big gulp of wine and said with a chuckle, "No need to explain to them. From now on, you can tell me about Mount Shu."
At this point, the Sword Immortal's words came to an abrupt end.
He then remembered that after returning to the mountain, his uncles would announce Chu Yang as the new sect leader.
This might be the most important day of Chu Yang's life. If they're not there, even a fool could imagine how disappointed Chu Yang will be.
The Sword Immortal suddenly said with a serious expression, "We must go back with Chu Yang; not one of us can be missing."
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"Huh?" Li Xiaoyao's eyes widened. "Hey senior, you haven't drunk too much again, have you?"
"I've only had one sip, I'm not drunk!" The Drunken Sword Immortal couldn't tell them the truth directly, since it involved such a big matter as the merger of the two sects, so he could only vaguely say, "Something very important has happened at Mount Shu, and we can't miss it."
Xu Changqing hesitated and asked, "Does everyone have to go? Including Elder Shi and the others?"
The Drunken Sword Immortal looked around and nodded. "Yes! Everyone Chu Yang knows should go!"
Li Xiaoyao frowned and said, "It does sound very serious. Can't you just tell us directly?"
The Drunken Sword Immortal shook his head decisively, "No way!"
Chu Yang was also completely baffled; he couldn't think of any plot points that hadn't been triggered yet.
Seeing that the Sword Immortal was keeping everyone in suspense, the others were getting a little anxious, and Anu even clung to the Sword Immortal's arm and acted coquettishly.
Shi Gonghu seemed to have sensed something. He nodded slightly to Chu Yang and said with a smile, "Princess, since the Shu Mountain Sect has extended such a warm invitation, let's go. It's only a few days' journey."
Once Shi Gonghu spoke, he essentially represented the position of the Nanzhao Kingdom. Zhao Ling'er, who originally wanted to handle some state affairs, readily agreed.
Originally, none of them were going back, but now they are all going. The change in tone was so rapid that even Chu Yang was caught off guard.
So the group set off for Mount Shu in a grand procession, and the number of returning members was much larger than when they came.
The Southern Barbarian General and the Holy Maiden were also in the group.
a few days later.
When Chu Yang and his group returned to Yuzhou City, the whole city was talking about the news of the establishment of a new faction in the Shu Mountain sect.
Everyone was astonished.
Liu Jinyuan sighed, "No wonder Senior Sword Immortal has remained silent. It is indeed a major event. If everyone misses it, they will probably regret it for the rest of their lives."
Li Xiaoyao patted the Drunken Sword Immortal on the shoulder, "Drunken Madman Uncle, I misunderstood you."
"Is this a banquet? Anu loves banquets the most!" Anu hugged the Sword Immortal tightly and laughed heartily.
The Sword Immortal smiled, "Don't think this is all there is to it. The real challenge is yet to come. Just wait and see, you won't be disappointed."
Everyone suddenly felt a surge of anticipation.
As early as after the Sword Saint's return, Mount Shu announced the decision to merge the sword energies of the world and invited righteous sects from all sides to come and witness the ceremony.
Nowadays, Yuzhou City is filled with many powerful sects from all over the country, some even from far away.
Three groups of people were particularly eye-catching.
Among them were Taoist priests dressed in robes, with an air similar to that of the Shu Mountain Sect, and monks dressed in robes, with compassionate faces.
There was also a group of people dressed similarly to the Southern Barbarian generals, whose every move was like a raging fire.
They were clearly less familiar with the local customs and culture of Yuzhou City than the people around them, and even their accents were harder to recognize than those of the Southern Barbarian General and his men.
Chu Yang was curious and was about to go up and ask when suddenly a figure appeared in front of him and started attacking without saying a word.
The newcomer used his fingers as swords, his swordsmanship was expansive and powerful, like a general on the battlefield.
Chu Yang subconsciously used Tai Chi to neutralize the opponent's sword strike by using stillness to control movement, and then used the force of displacement to throw the person away.
Thump thump thump thump
It took a few hurried steps to barely dissipate the force of the Tai Chi. Lin Tiannan's long-awaited appearance was somewhat embarrassing due to Chu Yang's actions.
"Dad? What brings you here?!" Lin Yueru rushed into Lin Tiannan's arms with surprise. She hadn't seen him for a long time and missed her stubborn old father very much.
Lin Tiannan was greatly relieved and laughed heartily, "I am sworn brothers with the Sword Saint, how could I not attend such an important event?"
After speaking, Lin Tiannan looked up at Chu Yang. The young man in front of him was a completely different person compared to a few months ago. He admired him and envied Shushan for taking in such a good disciple.
Chu Yang cupped his hands and said, "Please don't be offended, senior. I didn't recognize you just now."
Lin Tiannan waved his hand, "It's alright, it's alright. I just wanted to test if your skills had improved. You didn't disappoint me!"
This interruption caused the three groups of people to disappear, much to Chu Yang's regret.
After exchanging pleasantries with the Sword Immortal, Lin Tiannan invited everyone to head to Mount Shu together.
When they arrived at Mount Shu, the square on the main peak of Mount Shu was already packed with people, and all the influential figures in the world were there.
The disciples of Mount Shu were busy arranging accommodations for the guests, and Xu Changqing subconsciously joined the team to greet them.
Everyone immediately seemed to have found their pillar of support and surrounded him. Zixuan watched silently from the side, somewhat lost in thought.
"Don't worry, Senior Brother's decision won't change," Chu Yang said, standing beside Zi Xuan. "He's just having a hard time letting go of his fellow disciples whom he's spent so much time with."
Zixuan said softly, "Perhaps he'd be happier living here than with me?"
Chu Yang rolled his eyes. "Senior brother doesn't like men."
Zixuan was stunned, then covered her mouth and laughed heartily, her worries vanishing as a result.
Upon seeing Chu Yang's return, the Sword Saint immediately announced that a ceremony would be held in two days.
Over the two days, Shushan saw an influx of visitors, likely the busiest time since the sect's founding.
The day for the ceremony finally arrived.
On the high platform.
Sword Saint, Qingwei, Drunken Sword Immortal, and four elders including Cang Gu, the seven of them lined up in a row.
Xu Changqing and Chu Yang, along with other core disciples, stood behind them.
With a kind expression, Qingwei stepped forward from the crowd, stroked his beard, and said with a smile, "Qingwei of Shushan thanks everyone for coming to Shushan to witness this ceremony—"
What followed was a long exchange of pleasantries, followed by a slow recounting of the history of the Shu Mountain Sword Qi conflict, as well as the recent upheaval at the Demon Locking Tower.
Many of the things the visiting guests had heard about, and now, as Qingwei recounted them, it was as if they were there themselves, and a layer of sweat rose on their bodies without them even realizing it.
"After the great calamity, my junior brother Sword Saint and I felt that it was time for the entire Shu Mountain to abandon its old ways, which led to the merger of the two sects today."
At this point, a curious voice suddenly rang out from the audience.
"Sect Leader Qingwei, after the merger of the two sects, who will be in charge of Shushan: you or Sword Saint Dugu?"
The square fell silent suddenly, as if everyone was waiting for Qingwei's answer.
Qingwei turned to look at the Sword Saint, who stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with her.
Upon seeing this, everyone's hearts skipped a beat, and they all assumed that the new leader of the Shu Mountain Sect was the Sword Saint.
The Sword Saint called out loudly, "Where is Chu Yang?"
Chu Yang paused for a moment, then stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Disciple is here!"
The Sword Saint smiled and nodded, "From this day forward, you will be the new leader of the Shu Mountain Sect!"
This statement came out.
The entire square erupted in a deafening roar of screams!
At the same time, everyone's eyes were focused on Chu Yang!
The new leader of Shushan is neither Master Qingwei nor Sword Saint Dugu, but an unknown second-generation disciple.
He wasn't even the eldest disciple, Xu Changqing?!
The impact of such news was so strong that the guests felt that Qingwei and the Sword Saint had been bewitched by some evil spell.
Not to mention the guests who didn't recognize Chu Yang, even Li Xiaoyao and the others were stunned.
"No wonder Senior Sword Immortal insisted we come to Mount Shu; it turns out he didn't want us to miss the important event of Daoist Chu Yang succeeding as sect leader!"
Liu Jinyuan didn't show much surprise on his face, as if he had expected it all along, as did Shi Gonghu standing next to him.
"Although Daoist Chu Yang is young, he is qualified to be the leader of Shushan Sect, both in terms of personality and strength. The two leaders are also extraordinary in their spirit and determination. Shushan should prosper."
Shi Gonghu stroked his beard and sighed, recalling the scene of his first encounter with Chu Yang. At that time, he felt that this person would definitely achieve great things in the future, but he never expected that he would become the leader of the Shu Mountain Sect in the blink of an eye.
After a brief moment of surprise, Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru clapped at the same time and jumped up excitedly.
Some of the guests, belatedly realizing what was happening, joined in the applause, which was sparse and contrasted sharply with the number of people in the square.
Gradually, some people began to question Chu Yang's succession as sect leader. Although this was an internal matter of Shu Mountain and outsiders had no right to interfere, Shu Mountain held a special position and was a symbol of the righteous path in the human world.
"I've never heard of this person before, how did he become the leader of the Shu Mountain Sect?"
"This Mount Shu is getting worse every year—"
"I thought that after the two sects merged, Shushan would become much stronger. It seems that it will be defeated by the new sect leader in just a few years."
"Shushan's decision is far too reckless; this is a matter of utmost importance concerning the safety of humanity!"
"You two sect leaders, please reconsider!"
Once the doubts started, they quickly escalated into a noisy uproar. Seeing the situation was turning bad, Xu Changqing hurriedly stepped forward to calm the emotions of the many guests.
However, given the gravity of the matter, no one gave him face, and some even began to openly question Shushan's decision.
The one that shouted the loudest was Shenjiabao, which was as famous as Linjiabao.
The southern forest sinks to the north.
The status of the fortress lord, Shen Qingfeng, is equivalent to that of Lin Tiannan.
Over the decades, the two families had their share of victories and defeats, but overall, the Lin family's strength was still superior.
Lin Tiannan and the Sword Saint were sworn brothers, and his daughter Lin Yueru also became a disciple of Mount Shu. From then on, the connection between Lin Family Fortress and Mount Shu became even closer, and their status in the martial arts world became unshakable.
How could Shen Qingfeng not be anxious?
Given the current situation, if he does nothing, it's tantamount to sitting and waiting for his death.
Shen Qingfeng would naturally not let go of any opportunity to strike at Shushan and Linjiabao, even if it meant directly offending Shushan.
He's already given up on himself anyway.
Besides Shenjiabao, the four great families of Ouyang, Xiahou, Huangfu, and Shangguan also had strong objections to this.
These forces combined almost represent the stance of most martial arts practitioners.
The cultivation sects, led by Penglai Yujian Hall and Kunlun Qionghua Sect, maintained restraint, but a hint of something unusual could be seen in their expressions.
Faced with a barrage of questions, Qingwei and the Sword Saint remained unmoved, believing that Chu Yang would handle the matter well.
now.
Having transformed into the sect leader, Chu Yang had mixed feelings. His original plan was to spend the next few days exploring the Scripture Pavilion, catching demons on the mountain, and carefree enjoying life in the mortal world.
I never thought about becoming the leader of the Shu Mountain Sect.
But it's too late now.
So be it.
Since Qingwei and the Sword Saint have both decided to appoint him as the new sect leader, Chu Yang has no reason to refuse or run away.
He's just the head of the Shu Mountain sect.
I am not worthy of this position?
Chu Yang strode forward and unleashed a barrage of silencing spells on the noisy people, instantly silencing the entire square.
All the disciples of Shenjiabao, including Shen Qingfeng himself, fell silent. The four major families were less affected, with only a few people being silenced.
Unlike the Shen Family Fortress, the four great families had objections only because they were worried about the safety of the common people, rather than simply stirring up trouble.
However, Chu Yang's ban on speaking still caused many people's expressions to change.
The same thought popped into everyone's mind.
This new leader of the Shushan Sect has a terrible temper!
Compared to the easygoing Qingwei, Chu Yang preferred to subdue people with force first, and then reason with them.
Of course, the second half mainly depends on my mood.
"If anyone has any further objections, please feel free to speak up—" Chu Yang's piercing gaze swept around the surroundings, passing over the various sects. Only after most people lowered their heads and remained silent did he continue, "If there are no objections, then from this day forward, I shall be the head of the Shu Mountain Sect."
Who dares to object?
Those who had opinions were silenced!
Within the Qionghua Sect, several young disciples were whispering among themselves.
A short-haired disciple with clear eyes spoke the loudest, asking his companion, "Mengli, Lingsha, why is everyone so quiet? Weren't you all having a lot of complaints about this new sect leader?"
A girl with a bun hairstyle, wearing a purple Qionghua Sect disciple's robe, and bright eyes and white teeth, tapped him on the head in a fit of anger.
"Clouds! Sky! River!"
"Why are you yelling so loudly, you idiot? Can't you see everyone's looking this way? You've really gotten us into trouble!"
Han Lingsha pointed at Yun Tianhe with her finger and kept scolding him.
Yun Tianhe held his head in grievance, wondering what he had done wrong.
On the other side, Liu Mengli, dressed in a light purple dress and exuding a quiet and gentle demeanor, reminded the two of them, "Your arguing now will attract more attention."
Upon hearing this, Han Lingsha gradually fell silent, giving Yun Tianhe a disgruntled glare.
Upon seeing this, Feng Yao, the current leader of the Qionghua Sect, frowned slightly but said nothing, as if she was using Yun Tianhe's words to express her stance.
Instead, Murong Ziying, who was known as one of the "Twin Heroes" alongside Xu Changqing, slowly stepped forward and bowed slightly to Chu Yang to express his apology.
The atmosphere became subtle.
The Penglai Imperial Sword Hall, which has been on good terms with Mount Shu for generations, is probably the only force present that supports Chu Yang.
Sect Leader Shang Fengzi coughed lightly and said, "Brother Qingwei and Brother Yin are both mature and prudent people. They wouldn't recommend an ordinary disciple as sect leader for no reason. In my opinion, this Sect Leader Chu must have his own extraordinary qualities."
"Today is a joyous day marking the merger of the two sects of Shu Mountain. Why don't we all forge a good relationship?"
As soon as Shang Fengzi finished speaking, a person stepped out from the ranks of the four great families.
The newcomer had a resolute face and an upright posture, like a drawn sword, exuding a sharp aura. He said in a loud voice, "I am Ouyang Ying, the head of the Ouyang family. I would like to first congratulate the two seniors on being able to merge the two sects of Shu Mountain in their lifetime—"
Qingwei and the Sword Saint nodded slightly.
"But for the sake of all living beings, Ouyang Ying has a question he must ask. Senior Qingwei is old and may find it difficult to manage Mount Shu, so he chose to retire, which I can understand. But why did Senior Sword Saint go to such lengths?"
"At your age, a cultivator, you are in the prime of your life and fully capable of personally leading Mount Shu to achieve even greater feats!"
"How can a second-generation disciple possibly command respect and authority over the righteous path?"
Just as the Sword Saint was about to speak, a crimson figure appeared above everyone's heads like a blazing sun.
Chonglou coldly looked down at the ants below, his expression displeased. These people were belittling Chu Yang, but weren't they also belittling him?
The suffocatingly powerful magic terrified everyone present.
Demon Lord Chonglou spoke slowly.
"There are very few people in the Six Realms who can rival me. You ask him why he deserves to be the head of the Shu Mountain Sect?"
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"Just because he beat me twice in a row!"