Li Wanshan sat in the main hall of the Swordsdance Sect with a deep frown. All the elders of the sect were sitting in front of him. Obviously, the Swordsdance Sect was holding a meeting.
Li Wanshan looked at everyone and said, "Everyone knows that the Sea-Exploring Sect has already taken over the other sects of the Sword Cultivator Alliance and even set up a branch. This means that they won't give up those places. Moreover, through this matter, we've seen the Sea-Exploring Sect's strength. Ten days, only ten days. Those sects only lasted ten days under the Sea-Exploring Sect's hands. This is truly terrifying. Does anyone have anything to say?"
What do you think? "Everyone was silent for a while. Wen Wei sighed and said," Sect Master, I didn't expect the Sea-Exploring Sect to take down those sects in just ten days. This speed is really too fast. I also heard that Saber9 didn't hold back this time. Everyone who resisted was killed. I'm really shocked. "
Li Wanshan nodded and said, "Yes, all those who resisted were killed. Not a single one was spared. This time, Saber9 went all out. Although the Scouring Sea Sect hasn't attacked us, we're the only sword cultivator sects in the entire Spiritsword Boundary that still exist. Moreover, we've already said that we support the Scouring Sea Sect as the Alliance Lord. If we oppose now, we'll end up the same as those sword cultivator sects. If we don't, then in the future, we'll have to obey the orders of the Scouring Sea Sect. If we don't, then we'll end up the same way as those sword cultivator sects. Now, let's talk about what we should do."
What do you think? "No one spoke. They really didn't know what to say. Just like Li Wanshan said, they really didn't know what to do now. If the Sea-Exploring Sect became the Alliance Leader, then their sects wouldn't have any autonomy in the future. If they didn't, then they would be doomed. They were in a dilemma.
Li Wanshan looked at everyone and sighed. Then he said, "The situation of the entire Sword Spirit Boundary is very clear. The Myriad Buddha Temple, Tianyi Dao Sect, and Sea Exploring Sect are definitely on the same side. As for the Demon Domain, the Demon Sword Sect and the Evil Ghost Sect will never separate. At the same time, they have also pulled the Holy Gate to their side. Although the Sword Spirit Boundary is very calm now, I think that there will be a great battle between the two sides. As for us, we can only choose one side. But we have already lost the right to choose. We can only think about how to proceed in the future.
What do you think? "No one spoke. They didn't know what to say. They wanted to move forward, but they didn't have an answer to this question.
Li Wanshan looked at everyone and couldn't help but sigh. He knew what these people were thinking. It wasn't that they didn't want to speak, but they didn't know what to say. In fact, they couldn't be blamed. It wasn't just them, even Li Wanshan didn't have any ideas, let alone the others.
Finally, Li Wanshan's eyes fell on Wen Wei. He looked at him and said, "Wen Wei, you've been in contact with the Sea-Exploring Sect for the longest time. Can you tell us what you think?"
Wen Wei looked at Li Wanshan and sighed, "Sect Master, it's precisely because I've been in contact with the Sea-Exploring Sect the most that I don't know what to say. The Sea-Exploring Sect is different from other sects. It's a new sect. Although it was formed by the merger of several sects, the entire Sea-Exploring Sect is led by Saber9. Everyone in the sect has to listen to him. So far, I haven't seen anyone who dares to disobey Saber9. He's a very powerful Sect Master, but he's also a very ambitious Sect Master. Most importantly, he's not only ambitious, he also has means. Sect Master, my idea is to not be an enemy of the Sea-Exploring Sect."
Li Wanshan looked at Wen Wei and said, "What do you mean? What do you mean by not being an enemy of the Sea-Exploring Sect? What are you trying to say? "
Wen Wei looked at Li Wanshan and said, "Sect Master, you've also said that a storm is coming in the Sword Spirit Boundary. How can we protect ourselves in this storm? This is a question that all sects are thinking about. It's the same for us. How can we protect ourselves in this storm? No one has an answer for now, but what I want to ask you is whether we want to preserve ourselves, the legacy of the Sword Dance Sect, or the title of Sect Master of the Sword Dance Sect. There is a huge difference between these two. "
Li Wanshan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Wen Wei's words. Then, he understood what Wen Wei meant. He stared at Wen Wei and said, "Wen Wei, what do you mean?"
Wen Wei sighed and said, "Sect Master, I know you might not like what I'm saying, but I'm telling the truth. I'm only saying that there are two options. Either surrender or die."
Li Wanshan looked at Wen Wei and said, "Don't tell me we don't have a third option? The Sword Spirit Boundary is going to be in chaos soon. In the past, the Sword Spirit Boundary has been in chaos several times. Each time, some small sects would seize the opportunity to rise. Can't we do the same? "
Wen Wei said, "In the past, there wasn't a sect called the Sea Exploration Sect in the Sword Spirit Boundary. There wasn't a person called Saber9 in the Sword Spirit Boundary either. Yes, many small sects used the chaos in the Sword Spirit Boundary to seize the opportunity to rise. However, have you heard of any small sects that rose before the Sword Spirit Boundary was in chaos? If there was only one Sea Exploration Sect, Sect Master Saber9, would he allow someone close to him to have the opportunity to rise? If the Sword Spirit World is in chaos, I think the first one he will deal with will be us because no one will be able to stop him at that time. He will not allow people like us who are not under his control to exist. Therefore, we have to make a choice now. First, we can join Scouring Sea Sect. In that case, according to Scouring Sea Sect's tradition, you may become an elder of Scouring Sea Sect and the inheritance of our Sword Dance Sect will be passed down because Scouring Sea Sect will not only have one inheritance. He will pass down all the inheritances, which is also their tradition. Second, we can resist and preserve the name of Sword Dance Sect until the last moment. However, in that case, you may be in danger and everyone who participates in the resistance may be in danger. Of course, at that time, the inheritance of our Sword Dance Sect will still be passed down, so it's just a choice now. "
Li Wanshan didn't speak. He just stared at Wen Wei. After a while, he said, "Have you joined the Sea Exploration Sect?"
Wen Wei shook his head and said, "No, I've always been a member of the Sword Dance Sect. I'm just stating my own opinion. I'll do whatever you choose, Sect Master. If you choose to surrender, I'll be a member of the Sea Exploration Sect in the future. If you choose to resist, I'm also willing to fight for the Sword Dance Sect until the last moment."
Li Wanshan was silent. He had some understanding of Wen Wei. He knew that Wen Wei was a very prideful person who wouldn't lie. Therefore, he must be telling the truth. However, it was also because of this truth that Li Wanshan didn't know how to choose.
The others in the hall were also silent. No one stood out to criticize Wen Wei. However, everyone knew that Wen Wei was telling the truth. Most people would choose the former and not the latter because choosing the latter meant death while choosing the former meant life.
After a while, Li Wanshan said, "Why do you have to choose now? Can't you wait until the Sword Spirit Boundary is in chaos before making your choice? Perhaps there will be a chance then. "
"There won't be. If we choose now, we'll be taking the initiative to join the Sea Exploration Sect and we'll be given preferential treatment. If we wait until the Sword Spirit Boundary is in chaos, we won't have a chance because Saber9 won't give us a chance to choose then. What he wants is the most reassuring way to make all the forces under the Sea Exploration Sect obey his orders. When that time comes, it'll be impossible for us to make a choice even if we want to."
Li Wanshan stopped talking. He really didn't know what to say. After a while, he said, "You're right. However, this matter can't be decided in a short period of time. I need to think about it carefully, and so do all of you. How about this? We'll have a meeting in three days and decide what to do then. Everyone can go back now."
Everyone responded and then turned to leave. However, Li Wanshan sat in the main hall for a long time without moving. No one knew when he left or where he went. They only knew that he had disappeared for three days. During these three days, no one in the entire Sword Dance Sect had seen him. No one knew where he had gone during these three days.
Three days later, Li Wanshan appeared in the main hall of the Sword Dance Sect again. Of course, all the elders of the Sword Dance Sect were present as well.
Li Wanshan couldn't see any changes, everything about him seemed to be the same as before. But for some unknown reason, everyone could feel some changes in his body. This change seemed to be a more relaxed change, and no one knew why this was the case.
When everyone arrived in the main hall, Li Wanshan looked at them and said, "Everyone is here. I said three days ago that we'll have a meeting in three days to decide the future of the Sword Dance Sect. This time, I won't be the only one who has the final say. Instead, I'll let everyone make the decision. All of you will decide the future of the Sword Dance Sect."
Upon hearing Li Wanshan's words, everyone couldn't help but be stunned. Then, they looked at Li Wanshan in confusion. Li Wanshan looked at everyone's expression and couldn't help but smile. Then, he said, "I know that everyone may want to know what I mean. However, what I want to hear today is your decision. Therefore, I won't express my opinion today. Someone, bring the things in." Immediately, a disciple outside the door responded and walked in. He was holding an iron box in his hand. Then, he placed the iron box in the middle of the main hall.
Then, the disciple walked in front of the elders and gave each of them a jade token. There were only two words on the jade token, Life and Death!
Li Wanshan looked at everyone and said, "Now, all of you have a jade token in your hand. There are two words on it, life and death. Now, we're going to let you make a choice. If you choose to live or die, we'll surrender to Exploring Sea Sect and erase the word 'death' and leave the word 'life'. If you want to die, then erase the word 'life' and let the Sword Dance Sect remember our name in the Sword Spirit World. I believe that erasing a word on a jade token is nothing to you, and it won't leave any trace behind. No one will know if you've chosen to live or die. Once you've made your choice, throw the jade token into the iron box. Once everyone has made their choice, I'll take out the jade token and examine it in front of everyone. If there are more people who choose to live, then we'll surrender to Exploring Sea Sect. If there are more people who choose to die, then we won't surrender and will keep the name of Sword Dance Sect. Whether we live or die, whether we take advantage of the opportunity to grow stronger or die, that will depend on ourselves. Now, everyone can choose."
Upon hearing Li Wanshan, everyone stared. They didn't think that Li Wanshan would come up with such a method. But to be honest, this method made them feel relieved. This was because no matter what choice they made, no one would know. Even if they made the wrong choice, no one would know that it was their choice. Therefore, they didn't feel any pressure.
Everyone glanced at the jade token in their hands. This jade token was very ordinary and didn't have any secret markings. There were only two words on it. With their strength, as long as they wiped it with their fingers, they would be able to erase the words without leaving any trace. This way, they would be able to relax, so they could make their choice easily.
Soon, everyone made their choice. Then, they stepped forward one by one and placed their jade tokens into the box. After everyone placed their jade tokens into the box, they returned to their seats. However, they didn't look at the others nor did they have any reaction. They just sat there quietly with an expressionless face. Obviously, they didn't want others to know their thoughts and didn't want others to think that they were colluding with each other. Therefore, they didn't dare to show any expression or make any big movements. They just sat there quietly, waiting for the result that would decide the fate of the Swordsdance Sect.
Li Wanshan glanced at the crowd and said with a faint smile, "All along, it has always been me, the Sect Master, who gave the orders and you all obeyed. This time, it's the other way around. It's your own decision. This matter concerns the development of our Swordsmanship Sect. No matter what the final outcome is, I hope you can accept it unconditionally because this is the decision of all of you. Alright, I'll start checking now. You can all take a look at your own choices."
After saying that, Li Wanshan walked to the front of the iron box and opened it, revealing the jade tokens inside. Li Wanshan took out a jade token, glanced at the words on it, and smiled, "Life!"
"Life!" "Life!" "Life!" "Life!" "Life!" "Death!" "Life!"
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