The Qiushan clan was naturally an extraordinary existence in the south, but the current Qiushan clan head did not have much of a reputation. Whether in terms of cultivation or knowledge, they were all mediocre. There was even a saying in the continent that the talent of the Qiushan clan had all rested on Qiushan Jun alone, to the point that his father was so ordinary.
Similar discussions were taking place in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Although Divine General of the East Xu Shiji was deeply trusted by the Divine Empress and had an extremely high status in the Great Zhou Army, everyone knew that this was because he had a good daughter. Compared to his daughter Xu Yourong, whether in terms of talent in the art of war or intelligence, Xu Shiji was eclipsed.
Many people did not understand how Xu Shiji and the Qiushan clan head could produce Xu Yourong and Qiushan Jun. But this was the truth. Just like at this moment, the words of the Qiushan clan head were even more powerful than those of Xiao Songgong — because he was Qiushan Jun's father.
In Mount Li, Qiushan Jun was the most special person, even an anomaly. In the hearts of the disciples of the younger generation, he was the only person that could be mentioned in the same breath as Martial Granduncle Su Li, even if his current cultivation was still incomparably far from Su Li's, and even the Sect Master in a certain sense did not have as high a prestige as Qiushan Jun.
From the Sect Master to the most ordinary disciple, there was not a single person that did not like Qiushan Jun. From the unsmiling Discipline Hall elder to the callous and violent Guan Feibai to the demi-human servant that had been punished to sweep leaves in the back mountain for forty-some years, everyone that saw Qiushan Jun would reveal the most sincere smile and give him the greatest kindness.
Any kindness and affection was mutual. In the ten-some years that Qiushan Jun had lived in Mount Li, he had given every person that lived here enough kindness and affection. As for this so-called prestige, it was like ten thousand trickles forming a river. It was also forged from the contributions he had made to Mount Li in these ten-some years. To put it simply, he had shed blood for Mount Li, shed a lot of blood.
So when the Qiushan clan head spoke, all of Mount Li would quietly and earnestly listen.
But at this moment, no one knew that on the sickbed in the dwelling, the right index finger of the young man that had been unconscious for several dozen days, hanging by the bedside, slightly twitched.
"This was originally an internal affair of the Mount Li Sword Sect. Logically speaking, my Qiushan clan has no right to say anything."
The Qiushan clan head looked at the Sect Master, looked at the several dozen Mount Li disciples in front of the dwelling, and calmly said, "But the current situation is that Sir Su Li and Qi Jian are suspected of colluding with the demons, stirring up a storm of blood within the Garden of Zhou. And it is precisely because of the opening of the Garden of Zhou and the infiltration of the demons that my son, Qiushan, has used up all of his essence blood. Right now, he is still unconscious, and it is unknown whether he is dead or alive … I think that, as his father, I have the right to replace him and ask everyone in the Mount Li Sword Sect to do something."
These words were said to the Sect Master and those several dozen disciples, and also to the disciples of the various peaks of Mount Li.
Countless pairs of eyes fell on the tightly shut stone door of the cave with worry and anxiety. The Mount Li disciples thought to themselves, if it really was as Elder Xiao Songgong said, that all of this was a demon plot, then Senior Brother Liang Xiaoxiao is already dead. Could it be that Eldest Brother will also pay the price with his life? Could it be that Martial Granduncle really did treat Mount Li as his private property and was determined to pass the position of Sect Master to Qi Jian and not to Eldest Brother? How could this be! If all this was true, then the Qiushan clan's anger could naturally be understood.
All the peaks suddenly fell silent. Bai Cai's expression subtly changed. He knew that this was an extremely bad omen, indicating that the hearts of the people were gradually shifting. However, not even he could say anything about this, because in this entire matter, Eldest Brother was the most innocent person. Even now, he was still unconscious, and no one knew when he would wake up.
The several dozen disciples in front of the cave also turned to the Sect Master, their expressions rather complex.
Xiao Songgong looked at the Sect Master and expressionlessly said, "Hand over the Myriad Sword Array."
The Discipline Hall elder's voice was like steel and stone. "I must trouble Sect Master to hand over Demon Girl Qi Jian."
The Longevity Sect's Elder Jiang was calm and speechless.
The Qiushan clan head calmly said, "I only want an explanation."
Previously, the Sect Master's every word had been like swords, so now it was time for him to bear the rain of swords.
These words that pressed him step by step, the hesitation on the faces of the several dozen disciples behind him, and the silence of all the peaks — all of these were swords. Borrowing Liang Xiaoxiao's book and Qiushan's name, the myriad swords returned to their positions, the change of dynasties, the Longevity Sect regaining control of the south, the Qiushan clan advancing north, the confluence of north and south, the unification of the world … this was truly a magnificent and beautiful picture!
As the Sect Master thought of these scenes, a bitter smile appeared on his face.
Xiao Songgong was simply not prepared to give his opponents too much time to think. Looking at the several dozen Mount Li disciples in front of the cave, he harshly yelled, "Your Eldest Brother was harmed by the demons' scheme! For the sake of the cultivators in the Garden of Zhou, he did not hesitate to consume his essence blood in order to reopen the Garden of Zhou. As a result, he was heavily injured and fell unconscious. Could it be that you want to do something that pleases your enemies and grieves your own? Hurry up and put down the swords in your hands! Otherwise, when your Eldest Brother wakes up and sees the main peak of Mount Li flowing with rivers of blood and disciples killing each other, just how painful would that be! "
His words were all imbued with true essence, like countless swords. Although the majority of them had been weakened by the several dozen sword glows protecting the cave, the sharpness of his words still remained. The expressions on the faces of the Mount Li disciples became more and more conflicted. Some people subconsciously lowered their swords, while even more people looked at the Sect Master, hesitating, waiting for the Sect Master's final decision.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Songgong cursed several times in the depths of his heart. Clenching his teeth, he used his last resort and transmitted to the peaks of Mount Li, "Today, I violated the rules of the sect, intruded on the main peak, and disrespected the Sect Master. As long as the Sect Master is willing to abdicate the position of Sect Master and hand over the witch Qi Jian, I will not accept the position of Sect Master for five years, to prove that I do not have any greedy intentions! I will also bind myself and beg for forgiveness! "
With these words, the peaks were in an uproar. Even those Mount Li disciples who were the most furious at Xiao Songgong's actions today had no choice but to admit that this condition had already displayed sufficient sincerity.
The Longevity Sect elder asked, "Then the position of Sect Master … who should take it?"
After a moment of silence, Xiao Songgong replied, "The disciples trapped in the sword array probably have their own opinions, but in my opinion, it should still be … Qiushan."
The Longevity Sect elder smiled. "Isn't he too young?"
Xiao Songgong said no more.
The Qiushan clan head also said nothing, only indifferently smiled.
The several dozen disciples in front of the dwelling looked at each other in dismay.
Bai Cai walked to the Sect Master's side, sword in hand. He always felt very oppressed, but he didn't know what to say.
This proposal seemed to be the only solution that everyone in Mount Li was willing to accept.
At the very least, it could prevent the internal strife of Mount Li from developing to an unmanageable level.
Why was Xiao Songgong willing to pay such an enormous price? The Sect Master calmly gazed at Xiao Songgong. He noticed that Xiao Songgong and the Qiushan clan head had exchanged glances, and only then did he understand. Just when he was about to sit on the position of Sect Master of the Mount Li Sword Sect that he yearned for even in his dreams, he had to hand it over. Moreover, he had to live in seclusion in the back of the mountain and bitterly cultivate to atone for his crimes. The Qiushan clan and the Longevity Sect would assuredly have to provide sufficient compensation.
But was this really a solution that everyone in Mount Li was willing to accept?
All the peaks of Mount Li were silent. Everyone was waiting for the Sect Master's final decision.
Just at this moment, a voice came from the dwelling.
This voice was very weak, but it was still very bright.
It was like the sky that had been obscured by dark clouds for a very long time. As long as the clouds dispersed, it would still be as azure as before.
"I do not accept."
… …
… …
(Naturally thinking of Xu Le.)
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