No hope for eternal life

Chapter 397 Resignation

Xiao Jingshan not only chose the right side and supported Shangguan Qiong, but also sent a message to Mu Changsheng: "Junior Brother Mu, I know a lot about Elder Shangguan. If you are willing to believe me, please support Elder Shangguan with me."

Previously, Mo Lianyue and the others had sent messages to Mu Changsheng, but Mu Changsheng did not reply, mainly because he did not know how to reply. This time, Mu Changsheng finally replied to Xiao Jingshan: "I understand what you mean, but I have decided to give up. Please forgive me, Senior Brother."

After receiving the reply, Xiao Jingshan did not continue to persuade and turned to persuade other people.

At this time, You Hengzu could hardly stand, and hurriedly sent messages to the disciples on the right and in the middle who abstained from voting to solicit votes.

For a moment, the sounds on the field were mixed and intertwined, almost becoming substance. Naturally, Feng Rui could see through them.

However, Feng Rui didn't care much about it and let everyone communicate. When she suggested that everyone choose the candidate for the sect leader, she had already anticipated the scene before her.

Moreover, through this vote, we can also see many things that we cannot see normally, such as You Poling and Xiao Jingshan. Who would have thought that one of them would choose to abstain and the other would choose to support Shangguan Qiong.

While everyone was frantically canvassing for votes, the incense stick lit by Feng Rui finally burned out, and all the voice transmissions came to an abrupt end at this moment. Everyone was hurriedly comparing the number of votes for both sides, even Mu Changsheng was no exception.

"Sixty-five people abstained, one hundred and one people on the left, and one hundred and one people on the right." Mu Changsheng was greatly surprised. He didn't expect that there would be a tie in the end!

Everyone soon noticed this dramatic result. They looked at each other in silence and the field fell into deathly silence.

But at this moment, Yi Qianhuan was the first to speak, pointing at Mu Changsheng and the others and saying: "Aren't there still 65 disciples who haven't been selected?"

Yi Qianhuan’s meaning was easy to understand. If the 65 people who abstained from voting were allowed to make a choice, there would be no chance of a tie in the end.

"Brother Yi is right. No matter how impartial one is, there will always be some bias in one's heart. Let them make a choice." You Hengzu echoed. He felt that even in the end, Xiao Niansheng still had a greater chance of winning. No matter what You Poling said, he would not choose to support Shangguan Qiong.

Feng Rui frowned slightly and didn't say anything, seeming to be thinking about how to end the situation.

Mu Changsheng was helpless at this time. After going around in circles, the problem returned to the starting point. He was also thinking, if he had to make a choice, who should he choose?

Xiao Niansheng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up at this time: "Master, I admit that I am not talented enough to take on such a big responsibility. Let me take over the position of the sect leader. I am willing to assist you."

When Xiao Niansheng said this, everyone present was moved, because what she gave up with this sentence was not just a simple position as the sect leader.

"After all, I have been judging others by my own standards." Mu Changsheng sighed in his heart. The reason why he hesitated to support Xiao Niansheng was that he still had a grudge against Xiao Niansheng and the You clan. He even suspected that You Huangsheng's death was arranged by them.

But Xiao Niansheng's refusal today was enough to dispel all doubts, and it was also equivalent to rescuing Mu Changsheng and other 65 neutral disciples, so they no longer had to worry about who to choose and who not to choose.

Feng Rui seemed very happy about Xiao Niansheng's resignation. She took Xiao Niansheng's hand, patted him and said, "It's the best that you have this intention, but you don't have to belittle yourself. You are also qualified to take on the responsibility."

Xiao Niansheng said quickly: "Master, I sincerely hope that Senior Sister will become the leader of this sect."

At this time, Xiao Niansheng was worried that Feng Rui would insist on passing the position of sect leader to her on a whim, which would undoubtedly make Shangguan Qiong feel resentful.

"That's good." Ji Tianyu on the side also said: "Shangguan will take over as the leader of Tianling Sect, and Niansheng will continue to be the leader of Lingshan Sect. The two sisters will work together to ensure the long-term prosperity of the two major sects."

Feng Rui nodded in agreement. Yin Buhui once told her that it didn't matter who became the sect leader. She chose to believe Yin Buhui, so she didn't worry about who would take over the position of sect leader. The key point was that she could see Xiao Niansheng voluntarily resign in the end, which made her feel comforted.

"Qiong'er." Feng Rui called softly.

Shangguan Qiong stepped forward and half-knelt in front of Feng Rui: "Disciple is here."

Feng Rui took out the Qingshuang Sword that represented the position of the sect leader, handed it to Shangguan Qiong, and said: "In the future, this heavy responsibility will fall on you. If you encounter any major issues, remember to discuss it with your junior sister."

Shangguan Qiong held the Qingshuang Sword tightly in both hands, lowered his head and replied: "Disciple will remember Master's teachings."

Mu Changsheng looked at this scene and thought to himself with a sense of relief: "Perhaps this is the best outcome."

Xiao Niansheng's initiative to give up his position avoided the conflict between the two strong forces and the instability of the sect. Moreover, Mo Lianyue, Yi Qianhuan, Lin Yu, Xiao Jingshan, Ruan Xiong and others all hoped that Shangguan Qiong would take over as the sect leader, and now their wish has come true.

Probably the only one who was dissatisfied with this result was You Hengzu, but this was Xiao Niansheng's own choice and he could not refute it.

Just like that, Shangguan Qiong successfully took over the position of the leader of the Tianling Sect. After taking office, she stood up, faced the disciples, and announced vigorously: "From now on, Li Mubai will take over my original position as the law enforcement elder. Everything else will remain the same."

"We will follow the orders of the sect master." All the disciples said in unison. Li Mubai was the eldest inner sect disciple of the Tianling Sect. His status was like You Po Ling's in the Lingshan Sect. It was natural for him to accept the position of law enforcement elder.

Afterwards, Feng Rui said to everyone: "Please disperse, but don't leave the sect yet. I will trouble you to attend my funeral in three days."

Everyone dispersed, leaving only Feng Rui, Shangguan Qiong and Xiao Niansheng in the hall. It was obvious that Feng Rui still had something to explain to the two disciples.

Mu Changsheng, Mu Xun and Yang Wuque were about to leave together, but were stopped by Mo Lianyue: "Would you three please honor me by coming to my Lingfeng for a chat?"

"How dare I disobey." Mu Changsheng replied hurriedly. With Mo Lianyue's current status and position, it was really an insult to say "honor me".

After that, Mu Changsheng and the other two followed Mo Lianyue to the Lingfeng where she lived in the Tianling Sect.

At the top of the mountain, the four of them sat at a table. Mo Lianyue looked at Mu Changsheng. She was actually very curious in her heart why Mu Xun and Yang Wuque had both followed Mu Changsheng's lead before and remained unmoved no matter how she tried to persuade them.

No matter how curious she was, Mo Lianyue couldn't ask directly, but said, "I understand that you chose to give up. You and your parents are protected by the You Clan, and it is indeed not good to offend the You Clan. But now is different from the past. You have more choices than just the You Clan. Whether you live in the Tianling Sect or in the Demon Clan, I can guarantee that I will do my best to protect your safety."

Mu Changsheng could naturally hear the obvious intention of winning over, and he also believed the weight of Mo Lianyue's words. Although it is hard to say who is better between Mo Lianyue and You Wushuang now, no one dares to underestimate Mo Lianyue, the first inanimate ninth-level cultivator in history. At least for a considerable period of time in the future, the Tianling Realm will be as safe as the Tianyou Realm.

But Mu Changsheng still declined and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Auntie Mo, and thank you for your kindness. I just think that whether I live in the Heavenly Netherworld or the Heavenly Spirit World, it is very safe and there is no difference. There is no need to move back and forth."

"Do you also think that I shouldn't keep dwelling on the past, and that the Demon Clan and the Ghost Clan should reach a reconciliation as soon as possible?" Mo Lianyue suddenly asked.