Not only did Nangong Xue turn pale with fright, but the Left Guardian was expressionless as he bowed respectfully and said, "Congratulations, Right Guardian." Aside from them, it was needless to say that the disciples of the aristocratic families were indignant. Even the elders of the cult who had served them for many years were complaining. One of them said, "Young Master Ling, you are young and accomplished. You are wise and resourceful at such a young age. You are also the last disciple of the Hierarch. It is a given that you will become the Vice Hierarch. No one dares to question it. But he … that Mu Zi Xun is just a newcomer who has just joined the cult. We know nothing about his character and abilities. We have all been in the cult for so long and have always worked hard without complaint. Yet, we can't even compete with an outsider. It is hard to accept! "
Someone else who was more tactful took a compromise and said, "Vice Hierarch, in my opinion, it is not that Mu Zi Xun is not qualified. It is just that he has only joined the cult for a short period of time and does not have any established power. I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to convince the masses. If you really want to groom him, why not let him start as an ordinary Incense Master? When he is familiar with everyone, you can confer him a title. Isn't it still not too late? "
The disciples of the aristocratic families followed suit and joined in the clamor of the cult members. Blood Fiend Cult's rules were originally very strict. The high-ranking leader's words were absolute. Today, he emphasized the rules again and again to set a precedent for the disciples of the aristocratic families.
Xuan Shuang said coldly, "Shut up! I know how to groom a talent. I don't need you to teach me. Earlier, all of you swore solemnly that you would obey Master's orders. Now, I want to confer Mu Zi Xun as the Right Protector. Who has any objections? "As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if an invisible net had covered the sky, suppressing all the clamor.
Nangong Xue couldn't help but secretly admire Ling Xian. It seemed that Ling Xian didn't just use his position to make a fuss. His main goal was to find an excuse for conferring a title. But why did he want to promote her? Did he have no other intentions other than to admire her talent? Or did he want to bind her under his nose so that he could monitor her at any time and find her flaws? This child, Xuan Shuang, ever since he was a child, his actions had always been unpredictable. Now, he was even more mature, and his scheming was even greater than before. That was even more impossible for him to predict.
Everyone on the scene was intimidated by his awe-inspiring power, and finally, they were defeated. They all bowed and knelt down, loudly chanting, "Greetings, Right Protector!" Nangong Xue's body trembled slightly. She had experienced many grand occasions, but she had never experienced such a situation where she was the center of everyone's worship. In an instant, he panicked and only wanted to turn around and run away.
Xuan Shuang did not let go of her hand. He said in a low voice, "This is your only chance. Whether or not you want to establish your prestige in front of others and make them submit to you, it all depends on your performance. But let me give you a word of advice. Once you leave the impression that you're a coward, you'll have to put in a hundred times more effort than an ordinary person in order to redeem yourself. "
Nangong Xue felt a tickling sensation in her ear, as if a thin thread was poking in and out of her ear. After staring blankly for a while, she finally understood that Xuan Shuang was using the "Tian Dun Sheng Di" technique to whisper to her. This was a demonic martial art that had been lost for many years. Compared to the usual "Tian Dun Sheng Di" technique, the latter could be perceived by people nearby, but the former could only be heard by the person who spoke. This martial art was extremely difficult to practice. If one's internal energy was extremely deep, it would be extremely difficult to achieve.
Although Nangong Xue knew that Xuan Shuang's martial art was excellent, she did not expect that he had also mastered the "Tian Dun Sheng Di" technique. She could not help but be stunned. But after listening to his advice, she also knew that this was a crucial moment for her. She copied the style of other people she had met in the past and raised her hand, saying, "You may rise."
Xuan Shuang laughed and said, "Master, don't blame your disciple for acting on his own accord. May I ask what you think?" Jiang Liechen coldly snorted and said, "You little brat, you've already said everything. Why are you still asking me? We'll do as you say. " When he passed by Nangong Xue, he paused slightly and said in a low voice, "I'm looking forward to what you'll do, Right Protector. Sooner or later, all the mysteries surrounding you will be revealed."
Nangong Xue's heart suddenly trembled. She then heard the loud cheers rising and falling around her. The sun shone through the clouds and onto her body, but she did not feel any warmth at all.
Nangong Xue had been bitterly fighting for her life in the Blood Evil Sect. If she knew what was going on in the Ping Family Manor, she would probably faint on the spot. A few days after she accompanied them, the Wulin Alliance Master held a banquet for guests and sent invitations to all sects and schools. He also attached a map to the invitations, detailing the roads and marking the locations of the Four Great Families. There was actually a deeper meaning behind this announcement. It was a sign that the Four Great Families intended to break away from their old foundations and strive for the Central Plains. But before this, no one knew about it.
Inside and outside the Ping Family Manor, lanterns and colored banners were decorated with new decorations. These decorations were prepared to welcome the Seven Evil Spirits a few days ago. In the blink of an eye, a new batch of guests had arrived. The Ping Family Manor Master was greedy for convenience and used these decorations for two purposes. The guests were led by the servants and looked at the intricate and ingenious designs along the way. They all clicked their tongues in amazement.
When the sects and schools received the invitations, almost all of them abandoned their important tasks on the spot and hurriedly rushed over. Only the Sect Leader of Mount Hua, Meng Anying, received the invitation. After reading a few lines, his expression changed greatly and he angrily shouted, "Traitor! If he has the ability, don't come back to Mount Hua! And now he still dares to ask me to see him? "Immediately he tore the invitation into pieces and scolded several envoys with harsh words, causing them to run away like rats. Finally, other than the Mount Hua Pai, the leaders of the other sects and schools had gathered in the main hall.
The reception hall was luxuriously decorated. A semicircular glass cover was placed on top of the hall, making it look like the blue dome of heaven. In the middle of the hall was a spacious field, covered with sparkling white tiles. It looked like a martial arts arena from the olden days. Below the stage were rows of seats. As far as the eye could see, the place was filled with people. There were no empty seats.
On the stage was a long table with several chairs behind it. The Ping Family Manor Master and the elders of the Xia and Liu Families were sitting in the middle. The Shangguan Yaohua was also sitting in the corner. Three sounds of gongs and drums were heard. Several servants pushed a chair forward. The head of the person on the chair was lowered to his chest. His black hair covered his expression completely.
Ping Ruoyu was a woman dressed as a man. She was dressed very well, giving off a valiant and heroic aura. She walked past the crowd to the center of the hall. With a clear voice she said, "Friends, today the Central Plains is filled with the smoke of war. Out of the ten cities, eight or nine of them are occupied by the Seven Malefic Demons. It is not an exaggeration to say that his influence is everywhere. There is not a single place that is safe. I have no choice but to trouble everyone to travel over land and water to attend this meeting. I can guarantee everyone that even if the Ping Family Manor is not the most peaceful place, it is the most secretive place. Today's meeting will not be known by the Seven Malefic Demons. Please feel free to discuss and speak your mind. "
Most of the people present were grandmasters. They knew that they had to put up a front. They thanked him profusely and said, "The Four Major Families are so loyal to us. They are willing to provide us with a place to settle down and discuss. We cannot thank them enough. How can we blame them?" "That's right. Ping Gongzi, your manor has always been mysterious. Today we finally have the chance to see the true face of the rumored Four Major Families. You really live up to your reputation! To be able to come here, my life has not been in vain! "
Ping Ruoyu paused for a moment and said, "Saying that our manor is mysterious is also an old rule of the Four Major Families. It is not that we want to isolate ourselves from the world. Senior's words really make me feel overwhelmed by your favor. However, from today onwards, it will be different. Before that, I would like to announce a happy event. The Wulin Alliance Leader, Hero Li, will soon marry my younger sister. Once the Wulin Alliance and the Four Major Families are connected by marriage, we will be of the same breath and branch. If there is any trouble in the Central Plains, it will be our responsibility. With everyone working together, do you think the Seven Malefic Demons will not bow their heads and be executed? "
Many people had heard that the Ping Family's young miss was looking for a husband. However, in the blink of an eye, Li Yijie had become the son-in-law of the Ping Family Manor. After the initial shock, they immediately praised, "That is really a talented man and a beautiful woman. They are well-matched in terms of social status. A match made in heaven!" "That's right, that Miss Ping … Aiya, we have to call her Madam Alliance Leader in the future. We won't even have the chance to see her face. Can you ask her to come out and let everyone see her? "
Ping Ruoyu smiled calmly and said, "According to the rules of the Wulin Alliance, before a young miss is married, she cannot even see her husband's family, let alone a foreign man. I will accept everyone's concern for my younger sister on her behalf. If you really have the heart, why do you need to be in such a hurry? After the two of them have paid their respects, we can ask her to come and greet them as Madam Alliance Leader. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds? On the day of the wedding, I will invite everyone to drink a cup of wine. "
Everyone said, "Of course!" "Even if we don't support Alliance Leader Li, we can't not give face to Miss Ping!" In reality, how could they recognize Miss Ping? Even if she was standing right in front of them, they would not recognize her at all even if she had changed her attire. It was only because of the rumors outside that Miss Ping was as beautiful as a fairy and had charmed the young masters of thousands of noble families, never to return. Everyone loved beauty, and that was why they were interested in her. When Ping Ruoyu heard this, he only felt that it was absurd and sneered slightly.
A few other people whispered, "Although I don't know the details, didn't Alliance Leader Li already have an engagement with one of his Junior Sisters from the Huashan Sect? I heard that the young lady was his childhood sweetheart, and she has always been infatuated with him. For him, she was willing to wait on the cliff for six years. Alliance Leader Li was supposed to marry her, but because of the Seven Malevolent Demons, it was delayed for another year … Sigh, how can he be so fickle! One can't be so heartless! "
Someone else said disdainfully, "What do you know? How much is a conscience worth now? That Junior Sister of his has no status, she is just a poor and helpless girl. What benefits can Alliance Leader Li get from marrying her? Of course, marrying Miss Ping is more worth it. If it weren't for my lowly status, I would have already gone to ask for her hand in marriage. Who asked him to be the Alliance Leader of the Wulin Alliance? Small people like us naturally won't be able to compete with him. "
When Ping Ruoyu heard this, he laughed it off and walked to the center of the courtyard, saying, "Everyone, please listen to me. The most troublesome thing about the Seven Malevolent Demons is that he knows how to drive a wedge between people and use this as a pretext to make us righteous people kill each other. Since we don't know that he is a Demonic Sect stronghold, it will be difficult for us to imitate the actions of a year ago and march straight in. But even if that is not the case, we can still use a roundabout strategy. For example, in my Ping Family Village, there are a few people who have already secretly infiltrated his troops. Even if it is difficult for us to send a message, after a while, we will still be able to use our troops. Before this, we might as well organize our people one by one and form a united alliance, so that we won't be caught unprepared. "
Everyone agreed, saying, "That's true. But Prince Ping's intention is to make us a whole group? To merge a single faction and form a united alliance? "Ping Ruoyu said," That's right, that's the idea. In any case, under Alliance Leader Li's command, we all belong to the righteous path and are originally of the same origin. This is just a slight change in form, it won't affect the big picture. "
A white-haired old man suddenly stood up and said, "No! My Diancang Pai has been established for several hundred years and has been passed down by this sect for generations until today. Even if Ol 'Qian is incompetent and can't bring our Pai to greater heights, we can't disgrace its name and attach ourselves to someone else! Prince Ping, I'm really sorry, but please forgive this old man for not daring to accept this proposal! "
Another person also stood up and said, "That's right, although our Yellow Mountain Pai is a small sect, we still have our own rules and dignity! If we casually take on someone else's surname, how can we face the founder of the sect? Even in the underworld, we don't have the face to meet him! To deal with the Seven Malevolent Demons, we can't sacrifice our Pai's reputation as the price. Please forgive us for not being able to comply! "
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