Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 764: Chapter 763 [Nominating the Candidate for the Helm of the Ancient Martial World]

”To establish an alliance within the Ancient Martial World and elect a leader, that leader must undoubtedly be highly respected and capable of earning everyone’s trust and compliance.”

”Exactly, this matter concerns the entire Ancient Martial World, and everyone has the right to speak.”

”In any case, no single sect should dictate the terms; it lacks such qualification. The approval of the majority of the sects and martial artists is necessary.”

Upon hearing Bei Wei’s words, some martial artists had already started to stir, everyone knew of the Songshan Sect’s conspiracy, and everyone knew Bei Lengshi wanted to control the entire Ancient Martial World. They just didn’t know that Bei Lengshi’s aim in taking control was to send all martial artists to attack Sun Never Sets Mountain to die for him.

”I suggest electing Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin as the leader of the Ancient Martial World.”

”Yes, Master Fang Zheng is highly respected, compassionate, and his cultivation is unfathomably deep. With him in charge of our Ancient Martial World, I believe everyone will be convinced.”

”Master Fang Zheng is the best candidate, I agree.”

”I agree.”

”We agree.”

Most martial artists expressed their agreement for Master Fang Zheng to become the leader of the Ancient Martial World. Ye Tianchen felt a warmth in his heart, seeing that Master Fang Zheng was considered sincere and trustworthy by everyone. It was just unfortunate that Master Fang Zheng had passed away after his battle with the Sword Emperor, and some martial artists, especially the independent ones, were not aware of this.

”Um, Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin is indeed a very good candidate, but I must tell you that not long ago, Master Fang Zheng passed away on the back mountain of Shaolin. I’m really devastated and distressed,” Bei Wei said, putting on a very sorrowful expression.

”What? Master Fang Zheng has passed away?”

”This... how is this possible...”

”It’s over, with Master Fang Zheng gone, who can control Bei Lengshi...”

”Now the Songshan Sect is more complacent within the Ancient Martial World.”

Some martial artists discussed incredulously, knowing that Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin had profound cultivation and was even stronger than Bei Lengshi in terms of combat prowess alone. However, as a member of the Buddhist Sect, Master Fang Zheng wouldn’t take action unless absolutely necessary, and Shaolin, with its deep and ancient lineage, could truly match the Songshan Sect in terms of overall strength.

Ye Tianchen, Xie Yuhe, Qing Chengyue, and Dongfang Meng had already known this news, and now seeing the reactions of many martial artists, they felt reassured while mourning for Master Fang Zheng, who had been upright and benevolent, compassionate, and altruistic all his life, earning everyone’s recognition.

”Everyone, please calm down, Master Fang Zheng has indeed passed away, and this time Shaolin has also sent word they will not be participating in this Ancient Martial World conference. Of course, they do agree with the establishment of a unified alliance, to be led by a capable and responsible person,” Bei Wei said.

”Since Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin has passed away, then I think the One Sword Taoist of Wudang is most suited for this position.”

”Yes, the One Sword Taoist of Wudang and Master Fang Zheng were contemporaries, and his cultivation is also extremely profound. He seldom engages in slaughter and has a kind heart; the One Sword Taoist is a good choice.”

Seeing many were initially endorsing Master Fang Zheng and now shifting to advocate for the One Sword Taoist of Wudang, Bei Wei frowned, feeling very displeased that no one was nominating his father, Bei Lengshi, as the leader. If this continued, wouldn’t the Songshan Sect’s plan fail?

Thinking so, Bei Wei gave a secretive glance to a nearby Songshan Sect disciple. This was all prearranged, a precaution, and indeed, it was needed. The directed disciple quietly left to carry out the task Bei Wei had previously instructed.

”Eldest Young Master Bei, although this Ancient Martial World conference was organized by your Songshan Sect, it concerns all the martial artists of the Ancient Martial World. We all endorse the One Sword Taoist of Wudang to be the leader of the Ancient Martial World, and I believe everyone here agrees,” said an elder hunchbacked independent martial artist, stepping forward once again.

Bei Wei glared fiercely at the hunched old man, wishing he could slap him to death as he thought maliciously: You old fart, once my father becomes the leader of the Ancient Martial World, see if I don’t tear you to pieces for opposing our Songshan Sect. If you think your life is too long, just say it!

Ye Tianchen glanced at the hunched old man and held great respect for the elder. Among the many martial artists and independent cultivators present, many were aware of the Songshan Sect’s Bei Lengshi’s conspiracy. They were all discussing and causing a commotion, yet no one dared to speak up. No one dared to offend the Songshan Sect. In such a situation, those who spoke behind others’ backs were considered petty, only those who dared to stand up and shout were considered true men.

”I also have great respect for the Wudang Sect’s One Sword Taoist, and I agree with him becoming the leader of the Ancient Martial World. However, since One Sword Taoist and Master Fang Zheng are peers, and he is even a few decades older than Master Fang Zheng, he should soon reach the age of almost three hundred years. Everyone knows that on this Earth, which has long been unsuitable for cultivation, to live up to three hundred years is already quite remarkable. However, this leadership position demands exhausting efforts for the welfare of all martial arts fellows in the Ancient Martial World. Although One Sword Taoist is suitable, he is already quite old. Let’s let him live a few more years,” Bei Wei said with a smirk that was not really a smile.

”Humph, despicable and shameless, after all, he just wants his father to become the leader,” Xie Yuhe said irritably.

”This is a conspiracy that the Songshan Sect had long thought of, we still need to act according to the situation,” Dongfang Meng also frowned and said.

”Things are not that simple. Several powerful figures have not yet appeared. For now, it is just some independent martial artists causing a stir, just wait and see,” Qing Chengyue nodded and said.

”In any case, we cannot allow Bei Lengshi to become the leader of the Ancient Martial World, and we must disrupt this martial arts grand assembly,” Ye Tianchen said as he clenched his fists tightly.

All those present were shocked. It was clear to everyone that Bei Wei was making excuses, wanting everyone to elect Bei Lengshi as the leader. But Bei Wei’s reasoning sounded plausible. Master Fang Zheng had passed away, One Sword Taoist was very old and had not yet appeared. A character like him, who had long lost interest in fame and fortune, might even refuse the position if everyone were to elect him. So, who else is there? Who could take on this responsibility? Who could stop Bei Lengshi’s conspiracy?

”Master Fang Zheng, One Sword Taoist, Senior Feng Qingyang... Yes, Huashan Sect’s Feng Qingyang can definitely take on this role. Everyone knows that the Huashan Sect’s Dugu Nine Sword is a long-standing divine art. With one stroke of the sword, the whole world submits. It even has a deeper heritage than the Taiji Sword Skill of the Wudang Sect...” The hunched old man furrowed his brow, finally thinking of Feng Qingyang.

”Exactly, Senior Feng Qingyang is indeed a good candidate. He was already an early-stage Martial Saint decades ago, and the Dugu Nine Sword is profoundly unfathomable. With him as the leader of the Ancient Martial World, who would dare to disagree?”

”Pah, Feng Qingyang is crazy and mad, an absolute madman. He himself has said that he is no longer a part of the Huashan Sect long ago. Choosing this old lunatic to be the leader of the Ancient Martial World, isn’t this going to doom us all?”

”Yes, although Senior Feng Qingyang has high cultivation, he is crazy and does not do things according to common sense. He has been missing for many years and might even have passed away by now...”

”The position of the leader of the Ancient Martial World must be carefully elected and considered. This person will be the one issuing commands. Once decided, everyone must follow his orders, otherwise, the convening of this grand meeting of the Ancient Martial World will be meaningless.”

Everyone understood the importance of the position of the leader of the Ancient Martial World and knew what it would mean if Bei Lengshi were to take up this position. Over the years, the Songshan Sect’s power had been constantly expanding, and Bei Lengshi had also advanced to the early stage of Martial Saint realm. By the standards of the entire Ancient Martial World, he was almost an unmatched rival, someone people dared not provoke. They must not let him become the leader; everyone had to think of a strategy together.

”Humph, a joke. If several of the most respected seniors in the Ancient Martial World cannot take up this position, then might as well let me, the old hunchback, take it up!” the hunched old man looked at Bei Wei and sneered.

”You... I’m afraid, old hunchback, you are still not qualified...” Bei Wei said irritably.

”Not qualified? Then what do you think qualifies one? Or what does your Songshan Sect think qualifies one?” the hunchbacked old man still coldly stared at Bei Wei and said.

Bei Wei clenched his fists tightly. If there hadn’t been so many martial artists present, the old hunchback who had repeatedly opposed him and caused trouble at the foothills of the Songshan Sect would have been killed by him long ago; he wouldn’t have waited until now.

”Looking at the whole Ancient Martial World, those who have been active in the Ancient Martial World and have made contributions to its peace over the years, I think no one is more suited than the Songshan Sect’s Sect Leader Bei Lengshi. This grand meeting was also convened by the Songshan Sect, having Sect Leader Bei Lengshi take the position of the leader of the Ancient Martial World. I think it couldn’t be better!”

”Exactly, with Sect Leader Bei Lengshi taking up the position, we all agree.”

”The Songshan Sect is powerful, and Sect Leader Bei Lengshi’s abilities are extraordinary. Who would dare to disagree?”

At this time, Songshan Sect disciples, who Bei Wei had already arranged among the group of independent cultivators, started making a ruckus. They began to promote their own Sect Leader Bei Lengshi to take the position of the leader of the Ancient Martial World. There was no other choice, Bei Lengshi had been scheming for so many years, if it were to fail now, he would be spitting blood! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)