Chapter 66 Decision-making
The leader, Master Bai Hua, frowned as he watched the elders present arguing endlessly.
As soon as he returned to the sect, he summoned all the elders and several leaders to discuss how to deal with the attack and death of Elder Li.
But after everyone heard about the attack on Elder Li, they became furious, especially Elder Sun, who was particularly excited and advocated an all-out war with the Chayue Sect.
However, the leaders were relatively calm and did not express their opinions.
Suddenly, Master Bai Hua shouted loudly.
"Shut up, everyone!"
The people who were arguing all stopped talking and looked at Master Bai Hua.
Master Bai Hua looked at the longest person in the five peaks and lowered his voice.
"According to what Master Tong Nian sees, what should happen to this matter?"
Among all the people present, Master Tong Nian of Shuda Shi Feng was the most senior, and he was of the same generation as the masters of several leaders and Master Bai Hua.
Master Tong Nian, whose beard and hair were all white, opened his closed eyes at this time, looking like an old man, sighed and said slowly.
"Most of my generation died in the war between the two sects a hundred years ago. The leader and the leader of the Four Peaks were killed in the battle. More than half of the seven elders were killed. The thousand-year inheritance of our Jin Xuan Sect was almost cut off!"
Everyone was silent for a while after hearing this. Since Chayue Sect was founded hundreds of years ago, there have been constant disputes with Jin Xuanzong, and there have been frictions from time to time.
Until a hundred years ago, the conflict between the two sects broke out, triggering a decisive battle between the two sects.
After a great battle, most of the Jin Xuanzong was killed, and even the head of the Chayue Sect perished together with the head of the Chayue Sect. Four of the leaders of the Five Peaks were lost, and only Da Shifeng Tong Nian Zhenren survived.
The Chaoyue Sect was almost wiped out.
If the people from China hadn't stopped the two sects from continuing to fight in the end, both sects would probably have ceased to exist by now.
After a hundred years of cultivation, the two sects slowly recovered their vitality. Except for Master Tong Nian, almost everyone present had a state of mind that had only been broken through in recent decades.
Seeing everyone's silence, Master Tong Nian added.
"Fight, you can't fight! But you can't ignore the sect's face either."
Master Bai Hua nodded and answered.
"The key to this matter is Situ Xiangnan. I suggest negotiating with the Chayue Sect first, asking them to hand over Situ Xiangnan, and then making a decision based on his reaction."
After finishing speaking, Master Bai Hua looked at the other leaders and saw that they were all silent. Then he looked at the six elders on the other side and spoke.
"What other opinions do the elders have?"
The six elders were also silent, except for the hot-tempered Elder Sun who hesitated to speak, and finally did not speak.
Seeing that no one spoke, Master Bai Hua decided. "That's how it is."
Everyone nodded in unison, Master Tong Nian and the leader spoke together, then this matter was basically a foregone conclusion!
At this time, Master San Yan suddenly asked Master Bai Hua.
"Then how should we negotiate with Chayue Sect, and who should negotiate?"
Master Bai Hua was a little embarrassed when he heard this. This was the troublesome part of the matter. The two sects had been feuding for a long time. If there was any friction in the negotiations, they would inevitably end up fighting each other.
If too few people go and their cultivation level is too low, they may never return. But if more people are sent, it might send a wrong signal and make the Chayue Sect think that Jin Xuanzong wants to start a war.
After thinking for a moment, Master Bai Hua looked at Master San Yan and asked for advice. "I wonder if Junior Brother Sanyan would like to visit Chayue Sect?"
Master San Yan's cultivation level ranks high in the Jin Xuan Sect's public inquiry state of mind. He has reached the middle stage of the inquiry state of mind. There should be no danger of self-protection here, so the leader Bai Hua Master has this question.
Master San Yan thought for a moment after hearing the words, and finally nodded and agreed.
He also felt that it was most appropriate for him to go on this trip. First of all, his cultivation was ranked high among Jin Xuanzong. Even if it was not possible to go there, he should be able to protect himself.
Furthermore, his beloved disciple Ma Liang died at the hands of Situ Xiangnan of the Chayue Sect, so his death was considered a master's achievement.
At this time, Master Qingchen, one of the five leaders, suddenly stood up and said to Master Sanyan with a hint of sarcasm.
"Senior Brother San Yan, does he want to be a hero on his own?"
Master San Yan frowned and remained silent.
The leader of Cuizhu Peak on the side, Master Hua Jun, saw this and answered. "Yes, it would be dangerous for Senior Brother Sanyan to go alone. I think it would be better for Junior Sister Qingchen to go together so that we can have someone to take care of us."
After saying that, he looked at Master Qingchen meaningfully.
"snort!"
Master Qingchen was very angry when he heard this. He turned his head and glared at Master Hua Jun, snorted coldly, but did not refute.
Master Muyun of Biyun Peak looked at everyone and suddenly stood up and said to Master Bai Hua. "Junior Brother Hua Jun is right. It would be dangerous for Junior Brother Sanyan to go alone. I think it would be better for me and Junior Sister Qingchen to accompany us to Nachayue Sect so that we can take care of each other. What do you think, Senior Brother Head?"
The leader, Master Baihua, stared at Master Muyun for a moment, then glanced back and forth at Master Qingchen and Master Sanyan, and nodded slowly.
"That's fine, Junior Sister Qingchen, would you like to join the Chayue Sect?"
Master Qingchen snorted softly when he heard the words, sat back on the chair, turned his head to one side, and did not make any reply.
Master Bai Hua raised his eyebrows and decided. "Then the matter is settled. Junior Brother Sanyan, Junior Sister Qingchen, and Junior Brother Muyun will negotiate with the Chayue Sect and ask them to hand over Situ Xiangnan."
Everyone nodded and had no objection to the result.
Master San Yan frowned, but did not object.
At this time, Master Hua Jun suddenly said. "There is something I need to report to the head brother."
Master Bai Hua frowned slightly and asked. "What's the matter?"
The rest of the people couldn't help but be a little curious, could something happen again?
Master Hua Jun took out a jade slip and pushed it gently with his palm, and the jade slip floated to Master Bai Hua.
"The national teacher of Da Cang has sent a letter saying that the new emperor of Da Cang will ascend the throne in ten days, and asked our sect to send someone to preside over the coronation ceremony."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this. So that's how it is!
You should know that the royal family of Da Cang, Huang Pu, was established with the support of Jin Xuanzong, and many of its clansmen also worshipped Jin Xuanzong.
Therefore, whenever there is a change of imperial power and the new emperor ascends the throne, Jin Xuanzong will be invited to preside over the coronation ceremony for him to show respect for Jin Xuanzong.
This tradition has continued for thousands of years since the founding of Da Cang.
Master Baihua's brows relaxed when he heard this. He thought it was about Shayue Sect again.
He reached out to take the jade slip, and his mind swept it. It was indeed the same as what Master Huajun said.
Master Baihua put away the jade slip and said lightly.
"Then I'll trouble you, Junior Brother Huajun, to go there."
Zhenren Huajun nodded and agreed. He had people from the royal family of Da Cang Kingdom among his disciples, which was why Da Cang Kingdom directly sent the jade slip to him. It was just right for him to preside over the coronation ceremony.
But in terms of the process, he still had to inform the head of the sect, Zhenren Baihua.
Zhenren Baihua saw that no one was talking anymore, so he said directly. "Then let's do it. Junior Brother Sanyan, you will set off today. The elders will each do their job to ensure the normal operation of the sect."
Then he said to Zhenren Tongnian: "Master Yu Tongnian, the head of the Five Peaks, will stay at the sect. Master, please take care of it!"
Zhenren Tongnian nodded and got up and left.
The others saw Zhenren Tongnian leave, and they also left.
Zhenren Huajun walked out of Huiling Hall slowly and walked to the platform in front of the stone bridge below the square.
At this time, in front of the stone bridge leading to Jingshui Peak, there was a person standing, Zhenren Qingchen.
True Man Qingchen looked at True Man Huajun who was walking towards him, and said coldly: "Brother Huajun sent a message to meet at Shiqiao, what do you have to teach me?"
True Man Huajun touched the small tuft of beard on his chin and said with a smile: "Junior Sister Qingchen, please don't blame me, just listen to me.
True Man Huajun looked at True Man Qingchen who had a cold face and said nothing and explained: "The national teacher of Da Cang is my old friend, and he asked me to do something, so I have to ask Junior Sister Qingchen for help!"
True Man Qingchen frowned: "What is it?"
True Man Huajun hurriedly explained: "The new emperor of Da Cang has a princess who is very much loved by my old friend, and I want her to join my sect."
Speaking of this, True Man Huajun felt a little embarrassed, and said by touching his small tuft of beard.
"But my disciple has many disciples, and the Jinxuan Order has been used up long ago, and there is no quota for accepting disciples, so... "
Zhenren Qingchen raised her hand to stop Zhenren Huajun from continuing. She already understood what Zhenren Huajun meant, so she spoke directly.
"I will ask Yutong to go with Senior Brother."