Chapter 19

"Ha ha ha ha, seeing so many talents in our divine sect today, I am greatly comforted. However, I am getting old and should no longer hold the position of sect leader. I have invited all of you here today to select a new sect leader. What are your thoughts on this?" Zhou Tianli came straight to the point, speaking with a mix of happiness and a hint of melancholy.

"We dare not!" Everyone quickly bowed, their faces showing fear and unease. Of course, they all knew this was just a show. After all, you couldn't just name a successor the moment the sect leader suggested it, right? That would imply you didn't want Zhou Tianli to continue as the leader.

Sure enough, hearing everyone's words, Zhou Tianli, though he knew they were just putting on a show, couldn't help but feel a bit pleased. After all, this showed that his authority in the Sun Moon Divine Sect was still strong.

"Alright, there's nothing to be afraid of. People will eventually grow old. The most important thing now is to select a new sect leader for our divine sect." Zhou Tianli waved his sleeve and declared firmly.

After two more rounds of polite refusal, the scene fell into a silence, acknowledging Zhou Tianli's words. They all knew the real drama was about to begin.

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai stood there calmly, seemingly indifferent to the position of sect leader. Ren Woxing, however, looked increasingly pale, his hands trembling with nervousness and excitement under his black robe.

"Report to the sect leader!"

Suddenly, a loud voice echoed in the quiet hall, startling everyone. They hadn't expected Ren Woxing to make his move first.

"I believe that if we are to select a new sect leader, we should choose someone not only skilled in martial arts but also mature and experienced. Therefore, the best candidate for our divine sect is the Left Envoy, Ren Woxing. I believe everyone in the divine sect will agree." A large man from the left side of the hall stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Zhou Tianli, and spoke confidently. This man was Xiang Wentian, one of the ten elders and Ren Woxing's staunchest supporter.

Hearing Xiang Wentian's words, many people secretly cursed him. What maturity and experience? Wasn't he clearly saying that Dongfang Bubai was too young to be the sect leader? And saying that everyone would agree was just a blatant lie.

Someone couldn't help but speak up.

"Report to the sect leader, Elder Xiang, your words are mistaken. The selection of a new sect leader should be a collective decision. How can you say that Ren Woxing is the best choice before the election? Moreover, it's not true that everyone in the divine sect agrees with him."

Tong Bai Xiong was the first to step forward, speaking bluntly to Xiang Wentian and mocking Ren Woxing. Ren Woxing's face twitched, but he didn't react.

"Elder Tong is right."

"Yes, the election hasn't even started. How can you say Ren Woxing is the best choice?"

"Indeed, in the divine sect, I only respect one person besides the sect leader, but it's not Ren Woxing."

"Agreed, the person I respect besides the sect leader is also not Ren Woxing."

...

In an instant, the hall was filled with murmurs, all of which were unfavorable to Ren Woxing. Normally, these people wouldn't dare to openly oppose Ren Woxing, but now they were eager to show their loyalty to Dongfang Bubai and didn't fear him.

Ren Woxing's face turned from green to white, looking extremely embarrassed. However, he still had some composure and didn't lose his temper. Xiang Wentian, on the other hand, was furious, his eyes filled with intense anger, as if he wanted to devour those who spoke.

However, there were over twenty people speaking, and they weren't afraid of Xiang Wentian. Instead, they looked at him provocatively and continued their taunts.

"Report to the sect leader..."

At this moment, a clear voice suddenly echoed through the hall. The people speaking immediately fell silent because the owner of the voice was Dongfang Bubai.

Everyone in the hall perked up, looking at Dongfang Bubai, wondering why he was speaking so early.

Dongfang Bubai, without moving, bowed slightly to Zhou Tianli, then scanned the hall with a calm expression, his eyes filled with a complex emotion that was hard to read.

Dongfang Bubai slowly said, "The position of sect leader has always been held by the strongest person in the sect. This time should be no exception. I, Dongfang Bubai, am willing to be that strongest person. What do you all think?"

Everyone in the hall was stunned. They hadn't expected Dongfang Bubai to be so direct and assertive.

Normally, in such a situation, his supporters would rally for him, and he would feign reluctance before accepting the position. Ren Woxing had done just that, with Xiang Wentian leading the charge while he manipulated from behind.

This was the usual approach of leaders, even if they desperately wanted the position, they didn't want to appear too eager. However, Dongfang Bubai's bold move completely shocked everyone. He didn't care about appearances or what others thought.

They looked at Dongfang Bubai in surprise, but found no signs of urgency, excitement, or arrogance. He remained calm, which made them realize that he wasn't desperate for the position. In their minds, Dongfang Bubai was never the type to act rashly. Although they were puzzled, the calm confidence and dominance he exuded made them understand that he had already considered the position his and never doubted that anyone, not even Ren Woxing, could take it from him.

This was why he spoke so confidently and dominantly. Seeing his confidence and dominance, the people were momentarily stunned but quickly accepted it as natural. After all, this was Dongfang Bubai, and he had the right to be confident and dominant.

In fact, Dongfang Bubai just wanted to end this quickly. Before he had the strength, he didn't mind playing games, but now that he had the strength, he didn't want to go through the trouble. He would simply use his strength to take the position.

Influenced by Dongfang Bubai's confidence and dominance, his supporters, including Zhang Chengfeng, immediately became excited and flushed, bowing to him and shouting loudly, "We recognize Dongfang Bubai as the strongest."

The整齐的声音响遍整个大殿，让人感到心潮澎湃，受到这股影响。

Immediately, more and more people bowed to Dongfang Bubai, shouting the same phrase.

"We recognize Dongfang Bubai as the strongest."

...

In the end, everyone in the hall, except for Zhou Tianli, Ren Woxing, and Xiang Wentian, including Zhou Tianli's own confidants, bowed to Dongfang Bubai.

Seeing this, even though Zhou Tianli had been prepared, he still felt a pang of discomfort seeing his subordinates pledge allegiance to someone else.

At the same time, he realized something: Dongfang Bubai was not the type to remain in a subordinate position. He was determined to obtain the position of sect leader. If Zhou Tianli hadn't been forced to step down, even with all the help he had given Dongfang Bubai in the past, it wouldn't be long before Dongfang Bubai would take the position by force.

He sighed, feeling no resentment. In the Sun Moon Divine Sect, and in the world, if you didn't take what you wanted, others would take it from you. This was normal.

Ren Woxing, on the other hand, was both shocked and angry. Seeing Dongfang Bubai's calm demeanor and the people still bowing to him without his command, he felt a sense of helplessness and anger at Dongfang Bubai's unconventional approach. He understood that Dongfang Bubai didn't take him seriously at all.

If he didn't speak up now, the position of sect leader would easily fall to Dongfang Bubai.

Without hesitation, he shouted, "I also believe that the strongest person should be the sect leader."

At the same time, a powerful aura burst from him.

Boom!

Everyone was caught off guard. Except for Zhou Tianli and Dongfang Bubai, the rest were forced back by the powerful aura. The ten elders, who were at the late-stage of the Xiantian realm, managed to hold their ground, but the dozens of others at the sixth stage of the Xiantian realm were pushed back several meters.

Zhou Tianli, feeling the aura, subconsciously released an even stronger aura in response. However, he quickly regained his composure, retracted his aura, and his gaze toward Ren Woxing changed.

Dongfang Bubai's white robe fluttered in the aura, but his body remained still. His calm and complex eyes flashed with a hint of brightness as he looked at Ren Woxing, a smile forming on his lips. His left hand, resting on the hilt of his sword, tightened.

"Grandmaster level expert!!!"

At this moment, everyone reacted, their anger forgotten. They stood up and looked at Ren Woxing with shock and a hint of fear. How was this possible? Some even exclaimed in shock.

Only Xiang Wentian looked smug. With a Grandmaster level expert, Dongfang Bubai was sure to lose. We'll see what you do then.

Everyone looked at Ren Woxing in shock. The aura that filled them with fear was undoubtedly that of a Grandmaster level expert. But this shouldn't be possible. Ren Woxing couldn't have broken through to the Grandmaster level so quickly.

At the same time, in their minds, the position of sect leader, which they had thought was a sure thing, now seemed uncertain.

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