The great hall of the Gui Yuan Sect was so quiet that it was suffocating. All the Founding Elders, Commanders, and Protectors of the younger generation were silent.
It was a difficult choice.
Not allowing Teng Qingshan to establish his own sect was equivalent to forcing Teng Qingshan to leave. If Teng Qingshan was allowed to establish his own sect, it was equivalent to giving half of the fruits of the Gui Yuan Sect to Teng Qingshan. What was more frightening was that in the future, the Gui Yuan Sect might be swallowed up by the sect founded by Teng Qingshan. No one doubted the prosperity of Teng Qingshan's sect.
"Sovereign." A hoarse voice sounded.
Everyone in the great hall turned to look. The speaker was the First Commander of the Black Armoured Corps, Ji Hong.
"What did Teng Qingshan say?" Ji Hong asked.
Zhuge Yuan-hong said, "Qingshan said that the sect he established would be on par with the Gui Yuan Sect. If we are worried about swallowing each other, we should follow the example of the Heavenly God Palace! The Heavenly God Palace has many branches, such as the Snowy Lotus Cult, the Valley of Beasts, the Sword Sect, and the God of Heaven Mountain. In the future, the sect he creates and our Gui Yuan Sect will be one and the same. There will be no difference in superiority and inferiority. We will be one and the same. "
"One and two branches?" Some of the Elders heaved a sigh of relief.
If they were so confident in the beginning, they wouldn't have to worry about being swallowed up.
After all, the Snowy Lotus Cult would not swallow up the God of Heaven Mountain.
"Sovereign, it sounds nice to have two branches. However, the Gui Yuan Sect would still be one of the branches under Teng Qingshan. If the sect founded by Teng Qingshan is on par with the Gui Yuan Sect, what would the sect be called? At least, it shouldn't be called the Gui Yuan Sect. " The old man with the surname Wang sneered, "Teng Qingshan's actions are equivalent to making our Gui Yuan Sect a branch under his command."
"That's right. We can't do that."
"Everyone."
Ji Hong furrowed his brows and said, "Even so, our Gui Yuan Sect has become a branch under him. But don't forget … My Gui Yuan Sect was originally a small sect that ruled over a county in Jiangning County. If they followed Teng Qingshan's plan — wait until the sect became stronger in the future. It is normal for this branch of the Gui Yuan Sect to rule over an entire prefecture. Although I'm still his subordinate, it's still much better than it is now. "
Indeed, the God of Heaven Mountain in the Great Prairie was a branch of the Heavenly God Palace.
However, in terms of status, the God of Heaven Mountain was naturally much higher than the Gui Yuan Sect, which had only occupied Jiangning County.
"Hmph!"
The Law Enforcing Elder, Elder Ni, rolled his eyes and sneered, "I'd rather serve Jiangning Gui Yuan Sect than the Gui Yuan Sect under Teng Qingshan! Our Gui Yuan Sect doesn't need to be protected by others! "
"That's right. No matter how weak our Gui Yuan Sect is, it is still the Gui Yuan Sect created by our ancestors. No outsiders can point fingers at us. As for becoming a branch under Teng Qingshan, even if we are strong, we will still be under him. We will still be under his command. " Following someone else's orders. "Immediately, several elders agreed.
"Everyone, do you want to shed all pretense of cordiality with Teng Qingshan?"
However, there were also people who objected to this statement based on the current situation.
…
During this meeting in the great hall of the Gui Yuan Sect, many elders argued with each other and even cursed each other. Some elders even used the names of their ancestors to reprimand each other. In short, the entire meeting in the great hall was noisy until late at night. In the end, an old elder fainted on the spot while arguing emotionally. Only then did the meeting stop.
*****
At the foot of the Great Yan Mountain, in the Teng Jia Village.
On the morning of the second day after the meeting in the great hall of the Gui Yuan Sect, Teng Qingshan received a letter. It was from his cousin, Teng Qinghu, who was far away in Jiangning. The cousin recorded everything that happened in the great hall last night and sent it to Teng Qingshan.
Whew ~ ~ Whew ~ ~
In the morning, the weather was cool. Teng Qingshan sat on a branch of a big tree and held a few pieces of paper in his hands. This was a letter sent by Teng Qinghu.
"Why is it like this?" Teng Qingshan looked at the contents of the letter and frowned.
"Even these elders don't agree to the juxtaposition of the two sects?" When Teng Qingshan saw the letter, he realized the significance of the sect to the elders. Although Teng Qingshan already knew the significance of the sect, he had only joined the Gui Yuan Sect for a short time, so he didn't have a deep understanding of the significance of the sect.
Therefore, the idea of juxtaposition of the two sects should be accepted.
"I would rather be the Gui Yuan Sect of Jiangning County than the Gui Yuan Sect of Yangzhou under my command, Teng Qingshan." Teng Qingshan looked at the words recorded in the letter and his frown deepened.
"Qingshan."
Suddenly, an old voice sounded.
Teng Qingshan turned his head and saw a silver-haired old man with a stocky build and a strong gait walking over with a smile.
"Grandfather." Teng Qingshan leaped down from the branch.
"What are you doing? Look at your worried face," Teng Yunlong laughed and said, "Now that Qing Hu Island has been flattened, you should be happy, Qingshan." Teng Yunlong looked around, and the smile on his face grew wider. "Look, the youths of the Teng Clan are practicing martial arts diligently, and the men are forging weapons and hunting in the mountains. These are the best days of the Gui Yuan Sect in many years. "
Teng Qingshan couldn't help but be infected by his grandfather's emotions.
Contentment brings happiness.
Teng Yunlong, who had been the Clan Leader for dozens of years, was already very satisfied with the Teng Clan's achievements today.
"I should be happy. However, I don't know what to do now. "Teng Qingshan shook his head.
Teng Yunlong looked at Teng Qingshan and immediately smiled, "Qingshan, if you don't mind, you can tell your grandfather. Although I don't have much ability, I have experienced a lot of hardships and troubles. Maybe I can give you, a great Emptiness Realm Expert, some pointers. "
"What Emptiness Realm Expert?" Teng Qingshan couldn't help but smile as he handed over the letter. "This is a letter sent by Qinghu. You will know when you read it."
Teng Yunlong took the letter, and as he read, his expression became serious. After a while, he finished reading.
"Qingshan." Teng Yunlong raised his head and looked at Teng Qingshan, "You want to establish a sect?"
"Yes." Teng Qingshan nodded and then smiled bitterly, "However, it is a little troublesome now."
"Yes, it is actually very simple." Teng Yunlong smiled calmly, "Because of Qingshan, the Gui Yuan Sect can become strong and prosperous. Now, it has become the number one sect in Yangzhou. It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. After experiencing the power, they don't want the Gui Yuan Sect to become weak! "
"What the Gui Yuan Sect wants the most is for you, Teng Qingshan, to serve the Gui Yuan Sect wholeheartedly. This way, they will all be satisfied. "
Teng Qingshan nodded in agreement.
"What about you, Qingshan?"
Teng Yunlong smiled, "I know. You are the same as almost everyone in the world who has a dream. You also want to establish a sect like Emperor Yu and the Heavenly Emperor of Qin Mountains. You want to establish a sect of your own. After all, no matter how powerful you are, if you serve other sects, you will not be the one who established the sect. You want to pass on the branch of your Internal Martial Art. More importantly, you want Teng Qingshan's sect to be passed down forever. Am I right? "
Teng Qingshan was shocked.
Yes … …
Although he never said it, Teng Qingshan had to admit that his grandfather's eyes were very sharp. He could see through it with just one glance. A warrior who pursues the pinnacle wants to reach the pinnacle of the Martial Way. At the same time, he wants to establish his own sect. He wants his sect to be passed down forever. This is a kind of ambition, the ambition in the bones of men.
"Grandfather, what do you think I should do now?" Teng Qingshan asked.
Teng Yunlong smiled, "Qingshan, you are a young man, a warrior who pursues the pinnacle! Therefore, you have a dream. It would be strange if you don't have this ambition. However … … I, your grandfather, see things from a different perspective than you young people. In life, when faced with all kinds of choices, it is actually a matter of giving up and gaining! "
"You can only gain by giving up!"
"Qingshan, if you insist on establishing a great sect outside of the Gui Yuan Sect … … Yes, in the future, you, Teng Qingshan, may reach the level of Emperor Yu and Heavenly Emperor Qin Ling. In the history books, you will be praised like a god. No one will say anything bad about you. However, there is one thing — — your teacher, Zhuge Yuan-hong, and the disciples of the Gui Yuan Sect will definitely feel bad. By doing this, you will achieve your own achievements, but at the same time, you will also disappoint them … … "
"If Qingshan, you are willing to give up on fame and wealth. Instead, you are willing to join the Gui Yuan Sect. You can establish another branch in the Gui Yuan Sect, which will teach you the branch of Internal Martial Art. In the future … … the Gui Yuan Sect will become famous, and you, Teng Qingshan, will be recorded as the leader of the Gui Yuan Sect's resurgence. At the same time, you will also be the founder of the branch of Internal Martial Art. However, the only regret is that … … you are not the founder of the Gui Yuan Sect. "
Teng Yunlong looked at Teng Qingshan with a smile and said, "Give up or gain, you choose."
"Give up the title of the founder in exchange for the relationship with your teacher and the others."
"Or give up the relationship with the Gui Yuan Sect in exchange for the title of the founder of the sect."
Teng Yunlong smiled. "You have to make your own choice. For example, in the past, for the sake of the Teng Jia Village, I could only watch the women of the village being taken away by bandits without daring to say anything. For the sake of the clan, I give up my family! What do I give up to gain? You, Qingshan, choose. "
With this, Teng Yunlong left with a smile.
"Give up … …"
"Gain … …"
Teng Qingshan's mind was in a mess, but after his grandfather's clear analysis and guidance, everything became clear. The choice … … depended on Teng Qingshan alone.
*****
Jiangning County, in the study room of the Gui Yuan Sect's Sovereign.
Although it was afternoon, the doors and windows of the study room were closed.
A fragrant aroma permeated the study room. Zhuge Yuan-hong sat cross-legged. Last night's meeting in the main hall gave Zhuge Yuan-hong a headache.
"Sigh … …" Zhuge Yuan-hong sighed deeply.
How could Zhuge Yuan-hong not know Teng Qingshan's thoughts? However, he couldn't say anything. In the Land of the Nine Prefectures, who didn't want to gain endless fame?
To establish his own sect!
To inherit his own cultivation method! To be hailed as the founder of the sect by billions of disciples!
Perhaps in the Land of the Nine Prefectures, countless youths dreamed of this day.
He couldn't force Teng Qingshan to give up all these for the sake of the Gui Yuan Sect. After all, Teng Qingshan's achievements today were all due to Teng Qingshan's own hard work.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" The sound of knocking on the door suddenly sounded, as if knocking on Zhuge Yuan-hong's heart.
"Teacher, it's me." A familiar voice sounded.
"Qingshan?"
Zhuge Yuan-hong hastily stood up and said, "Qingshan, come in quickly!"
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