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This is a power that has never appeared before in the history of Shushan.
Even a sect leader as prestigious as Qingwei still needs to consult and make decisions on important matters with Canggu and others.
Some disciples of Mount Shu looked silently at Qingwei, hoping that he would say something, but they only saw Qingwei nodding with a smile.
Got it!
They had already planned this out; we're just here to go through the motions.
No need to waste time, just pray!
The disciples of Mount Shu knelt down in a massive wave of applause, their shouts merging into four words.
"Meet the leader!"
Feng Yao of the Qionghua Sect, Shang Fengzi of the Penglai Imperial Sword Hall, and other guests also bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Sect Leader Chu!"
Chu Yang glanced back at Qingwei and the others who were all smiles, and suddenly had an idea. So he immediately issued the first new rule for himself as the sect leader.
"From this day forward, the position of Supreme Elder will be established at Mount Shu, and the Seven Sages Palace of Mount Shu will be founded, named after the Big Dipper..."
Qi Zong: Qingwei, Canggu, Jingming, Youxuan, and Heyang, a total of five people.
Sword Sect: Dugu Sword Saint and Drunken Sword Immortal, a total of two people.
These seven people correspond perfectly to the names of the Seven Sages.
The Sword Saint was slightly taken aback, but readily agreed, as did the others.
Under normal circumstances, most of the senior members of Mount Shu would retire behind the scenes, leave Mount Shu, find a place to build a hermitage and cultivate, and strive for the opportunity to become an immortal.
This can also help avoid some power disputes.
Qingwei is already very old, and the chances of him becoming an immortal are extremely small. It is more likely that he will pass away somewhere.
Chu Yang's move was intended to make him stay in Shu Mountain until the end of his life.
The Seven Saints Palace will select the seven peaks closest to the main peak to guard the sect's main hall. The original site of the Sword Sect, also known as the Immortal Sword Sect, will be used as a training ground for the Sword Saint.
Xu Changqing and Chang Yin, these outstanding second-generation disciples of the same generation as Chu Yang, will naturally be promoted to elders.
As for those who had made things difficult for Chu Yang in the past, Chu Yang didn't need to do anything; they would obediently descend the mountain and never dare to mention Mount Shu again for the rest of their lives.
As the new sect rules were promulgated, the Shushan disciples bowed to Qingwei and the others.
"Meet the Supreme Elder."
As soon as the matter of the Supreme Elder was finished, the Drunken Sword Immortal lowered his head with a complicated expression.
He originally intended to bid farewell to his senior brother, the Sword Saint, after attending the ceremony, but Chu Yang ended up creating the Seven Saints Palace.
If we just leave like this, wouldn't the Seven Saints Palace of Shushan become a joke? We can't let Xu Changqing take over; what would people think?
Torn between the joys of family life and the bonds of camaraderie among fellow disciples, the Drunken Sword Immortal was so conflicted that he wished he could slit his own throat.
Husband and wife are of the same mind.
Ming Yuanqing also noticed the hesitation on the Sword Immortal's face, and couldn't help but feel sad. Based on her understanding of the Sword Immortal, she was afraid that he would have a hard time leaving Mount Shu for a while.
"Anu, after the ceremony, shall we go back to Nanzhao Kingdom and wait for your father?"
"Isn't Father coming home with us?"
"You heard it just now, Father is now the Supreme Elder of Mount Shu. He has many things to deal with, so he may not be able to come to us for a while."
"Oh! That's alright, Anu will always wait for Father!"
Looking at Anu's innocent smile, Ming Yuanqing felt a deep pain in his heart, even more heartbreaking than when the Sword Immortal left without saying goodbye.
Just now.
Chu Yang dropped another bombshell, completely shocking everyone.
“Since I began my spiritual practice, I have often had doubts in my heart.”
"Although the disciples of Mount Shu often engage in worldly cultivation, they only scratch the surface of everything and never gain any real understanding. They are especially afraid of matters of love and affection..."
"Once inner demons arrive, at best one's path is destroyed and one dies, at worst one falls into the demonic path and is doomed to eternal damnation, just like the disaster that befell Jiang Ming decades ago."
"If Grandmaster Jiang Jue had made the choice back then, for Jiang Ming, the path was narrow and almost cut off. If he had taken a few more steps forward, he might have suddenly seen the light."
"In this way, he will not have to suffer decades of torment in the Demon Locking Tower, and only now has he attained liberation."
"Whenever I think of this, the knot in my heart remains untied for a long time!"
"Therefore, I, this humble Taoist, am going to defy the world's condemnation today and abolish some outdated sect rules!"
"From now on, disciples of Mount Shu can have weddings and funerals just like ordinary people, and will not be expelled from the sect for it."
The voice just fell.
A sudden uproar erupted!
Can monks and nuns get married?
This concept was too ahead of its time, making it difficult for many cultivation sects to accept and directly overturning their understanding.
The guests looked at each other, none daring to utter a sound, even though they thought the new leader was a bit off.
Freed from his predicament, the Sword Immortal trembled slightly. He looked up at Ming Yuanqing, who was already weeping with joy.
Li Xiaoyao also had a big smile on his face. In this way, he could stay by Ling'er's side and learn martial arts at Mount Shu.
Jing Tian scratched his head and secretly glanced at Tang Xuejian, wondering if he should take the opportunity to become her apprentice...
Xu Changqing breathed a sigh of relief, and Zixuan smiled radiantly. If the former could become an immortal, they could stay together for ten thousand years.
Laughter suddenly erupted from the Xiahou family's procession, one of the four great clans, in the quiet square.
"Haha, Mount Shu is really interesting. If it weren't for all those rules and regulations, I'd really like to join this sect!"
"Hey Xie, you're too old for that! The Shu Mountain sect won't take you in!"
"Hey! Little girl, don't let my age fool you, I have great talent in martial arts. Maybe the new sect leader will see me as a promising talent the moment he sees me!"
"Hehe, if you can become a disciple of Mount Shu, then so can I!"
"Miss Xia, Brother Xie, everyone's watching you, please keep your voices down..."
A pretty and adorable young girl is arguing with a somewhat slovenly middle-aged man. Standing beside them is a dashing young man in fine clothes, who is trying to persuade them with a worried expression.
Chu Yang turned around and looked at them.
Xie Cangxing awkwardly shut his mouth, while Xia, who had been arguing with him, turned around and was immediately startled. He quickly waved his hands and apologized, "Sect Leader Chu, I'm sorry, we didn't mean to..."
Chu Yang laughed and said, "You two don't need to be so nervous. I see that you both have extraordinary physiques and are indeed qualified to enter Shu Mountain, especially this Senior Xie."
Xia covered her mouth in shock. She was just joking; she never expected her words to come true.
Xie Cangxing grinned from ear to ear, then turned to the elegantly dressed young man and said, "Young Master, I have brought you to Mount Shu to meet with Master Xiahou as promised. Shouldn't we be even about the matter of me breaking your jade pendant?"
Xiahou Jinxuan nodded and said, "Brother Xie, please make your own decision. I congratulate you on achieving your wish."
Xie Cangxing strode out, not forgetting to turn back to Xia and say, "Little girl, the Shu Mountain Sect says they want to recruit you, aren't you coming with us?"
Xia's gaze lingered between Chu Yang and Xiahou Jinxuan, her face full of conflict. After a long while, she shook her head and said, "I... I'd better not go."
Xiahou Jinxuan said anxiously, "Miss Xia, this is a wonderful thing, how could you be so foolish?"
"Bookworm, who are you calling stupid!" Xia glared at him irritably. "I haven't paid back the money I owe you for the jade pendant, how can you leave?"
Xiahou Jinxuan shook his head and said, "Since I have settled my score with Brother Xie, I will naturally settle my score with Miss Xia as well."
Xia insisted, "How can such a short distance be enough to compensate? I should at least take you back!"
Xiahou Jinxuan said helplessly, "Really, there's no need, Miss Xia..."
While the two were arguing, Chu Yang spoke up, saying, "Miss Xia is unwell. If she leaves rashly, I'm afraid she will be beyond medical help in the future."
Xia Ru was struck by lightning; her body froze on the spot, and her face turned deathly pale.
Chapter 160 The Apprenticeship Ceremony
160.
Xia had always known that she had a health problem, but she had no idea how to solve it and could only live with the awareness that she could die at any time.
But the newly appointed head of the Shu Mountain sect seemed to know about her problem and even seemed to have a solution, which made her overjoyed.
"Sect Leader Chu, can Mount Shu cure my strange illness?"
Xia asked tremblingly, afraid of hearing a disappointing answer from Chu Yang.
"Miss Xia, please rest assured, I have a way to do just that."
Seeing Chu Yang's determination, Xia no longer hesitated and walked out with Xie Cangxing.
"Miss Mu...Miss Xia has an illness? Why didn't you tell us about it along the way?"
Xiahou Jinxuan looked worried.
Beside him stood a woman in a light green dress, with a slender figure and an exceptionally cold and beautiful appearance.