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This interruption meant that the three groups of people had disappeared, 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 just finds it hard to let go of his fellow disciples whom he spends every day with."
Zixuan said softly, "Perhaps he would be happier living here than living 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 the 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, will you be in charge of Shushan, or will Sword Saint Dugu be in charge?"
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 was taken aback 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 on bringing us to Mount Shu. It turns out he didn't want us to miss the important event of Daoist Chu Yang succeeding as the 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 as a symbol of the righteous path in the human world.
"I've never heard of this person before, how did he become the head of the Shu Mountain Sect..."
"The Shu Mountain 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 great 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 Shushan Sect.
But it has come to this.
Whatever.
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, not simply because they were 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..." Chu Yang's sharp 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 have an opinion?
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 opinions 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 shouting 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 with 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.