The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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Chapter 248: My Heavenly Gate Officially Supports Sect Leader Yue

When Tianmen Daoist said these words, not only were Yu Panzi, Ding Mian, Lu Bai and others caught off guard, but even Yue Buqun was taken aback.

The leader of the Five Mountains Alliance is indeed elected every five years. The election method is very simple. In addition to the unanimous recommendation of the five factions, the most important factor is martial arts skills.

Before Zuo Lengchan became the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance had always been from the Huashan Sect, because each generation of Huashan Sect leader was the strongest in the Five Mountains.

However, more than 20 years ago, a sword-qi dispute occurred in the Huashan Sect, resulting in the death of all the sect's masters, leaving only Feng Qingyang in seclusion. The position of the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance became vacant. During this period, the other four sects besides the Huashan Sect competed for the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance. However, Zuo Lengchan eventually won the position and served for many years until today when Tianmen Daoren proposed to start the next alliance leader competition.

At this moment, Jiang Ning, Ning Zhongze, and the others arrived at the scene and heard what Tianmen Daoist had just said from afar. Everyone was shocked.

Oh?

Fang Zheng and Chong Xu, who had just arrived, exchanged a glance, and both of them couldn't help but smile.

Is today some kind of auspicious day?

Originally, they only wanted to stop Zuo Lengchan from merging factions, but they didn't expect things to develop to this point, where Zuo Lengchan is even losing his position as the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance.

What an unexpected surprise.

Zuo Lengchan looked at Tianmen Daoist calmly without saying a word, but his fellow disciples couldn't help but speak.

"Heavenly Gate!"

Ding Mian's chubby face turned bright red, his expression filled with anger.

"What do you mean by these words? What do you mean by losing your original aspirations? Just say what you have to say!"

Lu Bai also looked at Tianmen Daoist with an ugly expression: "My senior brother proposed and sent people out for everyone's benefit. It's fine if you don't appreciate it, but my senior brother didn't force you to agree. The matter has already been dropped. Now you're trying to force my senior brother again?"

Fei Bin angrily retorted: "What do you mean by saying that the four sects are silent? The leader of the Five Mountains Alliance is a person with high martial arts skills. For many years, my senior brother has always been the one with the highest martial arts skills among the leaders of the five sects. This is a well-known fact."

Tianmen Daoist remained calm: "The rules for electing the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance are just like this. How can you say that I forced him?"

"It was true that the position was previously held by the Left Alliance Leader, and I acknowledge that the Left Alliance Leader was indeed highly skilled in martial arts. However, many years have passed, and times have changed. I am not standing still either, so why can't we mention it?"

"You think you're better than my senior brother?"

Lu Bai was so angry he laughed.

How will you know if you don't have a match to see for yourself?

Tianmen Daoist glanced at them sideways.

"What an arrogant tone."

Ding Mian sneered: "I admit that my martial arts are inferior to those of my senior brother, the sect leader. If you think my martial arts are superior to your senior brother's, why don't I have a match with you first?"

Despite saying this, Tianmen Daoist did not answer them again, but looked directly at Zuo Lengchan: "Alliance Leader Zuo."

Zuo Lengchan looked at him calmly, and Tianmen Daoren returned the gaze without showing any weakness.

"What are your thoughts on Brother Yue, Abbess Dingyi, and Brother Mo regarding Brother Tianmen's proposal?"

Zuo Lengchan did not answer immediately, but looked at Yue Buqun and the other two.

"Um……"

Yue Buqun thought for a moment and said, "Since Brother Tianmen has said so, I think it would be good to start the next Alliance Leader Competition. If Alliance Leader Zuo still wins the position of Alliance Leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, I believe Brother Tianmen will have no objections."

Master Dingyi and Master Mo exchanged a glance and said at the same time, "We share the same idea as Headmaster Yue."

"it is good."

Zuo Lengchan looked at the group and suddenly smiled.

"In fact, I, Zuo, have been the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance for many years and have long been overwhelmed with the burden. I had been thinking about stepping down. However, thanks to everyone's recommendation, in order not to let down everyone's trust, I, Zuo, have no choice but to continue to serve as the leader."

"Now that Brother Dao has brought this up, I, Zuo, may just relinquish my position as leader of the alliance and take a good rest."

Zuo Lengchan wore a smile, as if he had long since given up on being the leader of the alliance, but then his tone changed.

"Although I, Zuo, am willing to step down, the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance is a major event for our Five Mountains Sword Sect. It cannot be handled hastily. The proper procedures must be followed, and it cannot be done carelessly."

Zuo Lengchan seemed to be thinking seriously, and after a moment he looked up at Yue Buqun and Master Dingyi Mo Da.

"Everyone, let's set the next Five Mountains Alliance Leader Conference for next June. The election conference for the next Five Mountains Alliance Leader will be held at the Fengchan Platform on Mount Song. I will send out invitations to all the heroes of the world to participate in this conference, both as a witness and to let the world know the future Five Mountains Alliance Leader. Apart from my Five Mountains Sword Sect, I ask that you all be present."

Zuo Lengchan looked at Fang Zhengchongxu, Zhenshanzi, and the others.

"This old monk will definitely be there."

Fang Zheng clasped his hands together and bowed his head slightly.

At this moment, he could barely suppress the smile on his face.

"I will also be there on time."

Chongxu nodded slightly.

"Don't worry, Leader Zuo."

Master Qingwei smiled faintly: "At that time, our sect leader, Master Qingzhu, will definitely lead the Emei Sect to Mount Song."

Zhang Quandao remained silent; whether he spoke or not was unimportant.

Zhenshanzi and Xiefeng both assured that they would be present.

"Ah."

Zuo Lengchan nodded with a smile.

"Then I'll take my leave now, everyone please stay."

Zuo Lengchan cupped his hands to the crowd and then walked down the mountain. He appeared magnanimous, as if he had not been affected by Tianmen Daoist, displaying the demeanor of a sect leader.

"Tianmen, you... you..."

Yu Panzi and the others were speechless with what Tianmen Daoist had to say. After pointing at Tianmen Daoist, they also gathered their disciples to follow Zuo Lengchan down the mountain.

"Brother Dao, next June is the big day for the Five Mountains Alliance to re-elect its leader. I wish you success in advance. If you really defeat Zuo Lengchan, I will not compete with you. At that time, my Huashan Sect will fully support you in becoming the leader."

Yue Buqun smiled at Tianmen Daoist.

However, the Taoist of Tianmen shook his head.

"No, I am no match for Zuo Lengchan."

"what?"

Yue Buqun was taken aback.

Then why are you saying all this?

"I believe that Master Yue's martial arts are unfathomable and must be no weaker than Zuo Lengchan's."

Tianmen Daoist continued, "Sect Leader Yue, you must defeat Zuo Lengchan next June and take the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance."

"what?"

Yue Buqun's expression froze for a moment.

Originally, Tianmen's many words were not meant to make him the leader of the alliance, but rather to make him the leader.

Tianmen Daoist's expression had completely calmed down.

"Although I said I was no weaker than Zuo Lengchan, I was not confident of defeating him, and I am not suitable to be the leader of the alliance."

Those who are family know their own situation. Tianmen Daoren's martial arts skills are not the worst in the Five Mountains Sword Sect, but they are certainly not better than Zuo Lengchan's. He certainly won't stand still, but Zuo Lengchan is also improving. Tianmen Daoren has no confidence at all in defeating Zuo Lengchan.

Moreover, Tianmen Daoren himself knew that his management skills were not very good. He couldn't even manage his own Taishan Sect, let alone the entire Five Mountains Sword Sect.

"Although Zuo Lengchan's plan to merge the factions failed this time, he will never give up. I believe that if such a person continues to serve as the leader of the alliance, it will be a huge threat to our four factions. At that time, our four factions will either be swallowed up by the Songshan faction or the Five Mountains Alliance will fall apart."

"Instead of doing that, let's just remove Zuo Lengchan from his position and elect Sect Leader Yue as the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance."

"Sect Leader Yue is kind and benevolent, unlike Zuo Lengchan who is ambitious and always wants to annex us. I can rest assured if Sect Leader Yue becomes the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance."

Chapter 249: He can sit in this position as the leader, but I can't?

"This……"

Yue Buqun looked somewhat hesitant.

To be honest, he has no plans to become the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance for the time being; his main focus right now is developing the Huashan Sect.

The Huashan Sect only has a little over a hundred people now, and almost two-thirds of them are children. The Huashan Sect is practically becoming the Huashan Kindergarten.

Yue Buqun really had no interest in thinking about becoming the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance.

However, if you were to ask Yue Buqun whether he wanted to take the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance...

That's definitely what I'm thinking.

Yue Buqun wanted to restore the former glory of the Huashan Sect, which naturally included the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance.

Originally, Yue Buqun wanted to wait until the Huashan Sect had grown to a certain size before proposing to change the leader. With his martial arts skills, he was sure he could take the position of leader. By then, Jiang Ning would have already matured.

Given Jiang Ning's current growth trajectory, he will undoubtedly become the number one swordsman of the Five Mountains Sword Sect in the future. There is no doubt about that. When Jiang Ning has fully matured, the platform will have paved the way for him.

Yue Buqun's plan was perfect, but plans never keep up with changes. He never expected Tianmen Daoren to pull this stunt and even want him to be the leader of the alliance.

"Sect Leader Yue."

Tianmen Daoist then looked at Yue Buqun and said, "I sincerely hope that you will become the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance. If you become the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, it will only benefit the Huashan Sect, the Taishan Sect, and the Hengshan and Hengshan Sects. I, Tianmen, will definitely support you."

Tianmen felt no pressure at all in supporting Yue Buqun as the leader of the alliance. Previously, the leader of the Huashan Sect had always been the leader, but the Songshan Sect had taken that position. Now, Yue Buqun's martial arts were so profound that even Tianmen couldn't see through them. Letting Yue Buqun be the leader would simply be returning to the old situation, which Tianmen had no reason to object to.

That was all that was said. At this moment, Abbess Dingyi, Fangzheng Chongxu, and others also came over. Daoist Tianmen did not say anything more. Only he and Yue Buqun knew about the conversation just now.

"Brother Dao, are you confident you can defeat Zuo Lengchan?"

Dingyi asked as soon as he arrived.

Tianmen Daoist glanced at Dingyi, Dingjing, Mo Da, and other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, then at Fang Zheng, Chongxu, and the others, and chuckled, saying, "How will we know if we don't try? Zuo Lengchan can sit on this position of alliance leader, but I can't?"

"Regardless of victory or defeat, it's better than Zuo Lengchan continuing to sit in the position of leader of the Five Mountains Alliance without thinking about everyone, and instead trying to annex us."

Although Dingyi, Dingjing, and Master Mo Da did not know Tianmen Daoren's true thoughts, they tacitly agreed upon hearing his words.

"Actually, I also think that the Left Alliance Leader's plan to merge the factions is inappropriate, but this is an internal matter of the Five Mountains Sword Sects, and it is not appropriate for Shaolin to interfere."

At this moment, Fang Zheng also spoke up, expressing Shaolin's difficulties and their inability to help.

"Alliance Leader Zuo doesn't necessarily want to force the merger. He just said it was just a discussion. Since everyone disagrees, I'm sure Alliance Leader Zuo won't bring it up again. Abbess, Brother Dao, please put your mind at ease."

Instead of provoking further conflict with the Songshan Sect in front of outsiders like Fang Zheng and Chongxu, Yue Buqun tried to calm everyone down.

"Alright, Alliance Leader Zuo has already descended the mountain. Everyone, please come back with me. I, Yue, would like to express my sincere gratitude for your help this time."

Yue Buqun chuckled and let the matter drop. He led the group toward the main hall, but then turned back to look at the direction Zuo Lengchan and the others had left, and then at Tianmen Daoist, and couldn’t help but shake his head.

Although Tianmen Daoist successfully persuaded Zuo Lengchan to agree to initiate the election for the next leader of the Five Mountains Alliance, he also offended the entire Songshan Sect.

When Daoist Tianmen said those words, not only were Zuo Lengchan's junior brothers, such as Ding Mian and Lu Bai, angry, but the disciples of the Songshan Sect also glared angrily at Daoist Tianmen. If they weren't of lower seniority, several Songshan disciples probably would have spoken up.

Moreover, Yu Panzi and the others have all sided with the Songshan Sect. Now that Tianmen Daoist has arrived, even if Zuo Lengchan doesn't target Tianmen Daoist later, the conflict between Yu Panzi and the others and Tianmen Daoist will likely escalate after they return to the Taishan Sect.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Tianmen Taoists are currently facing both internal and external troubles.

Yue Buqun planned to remind Tianmen Daoist at some later time.

Jiang Ning had also considered this issue. Given the current trend, if Tianmen Daoist still couldn't bring himself to be ruthless, it might be detrimental to him.

Jiang Ning subconsciously looked towards Yue Buqun and found that Yue Buqun was also looking at him. Both of their gazes were on Tianmen Daoist at the same time, and then they looked away.

Both of them sighed almost imperceptibly.

……

"How dare Tianmen do this!"

On the way down the mountain, Lu Bai couldn't help but utter another angry rebuke.

Not only him, but Fei Bin, Ding Mian and others also looked very grim, and the Songshan disciples behind them were also discussing among themselves.

Now they also know what happened at the previous meeting.

"Isn't this a good thing? Why would they disagree?"