Chapter 106: The Battle for the Sect Leader Position (Part One)

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“The Demonic Heavenly Zither! Playing its melodies can unleash internal energy to kill. Here’s also a copy of the ‘Heavenly Fragmented Sonic Art’ for you to cultivate alongside your brother Qu. With this, you’ll have a skill to rely on when roaming the martial world,” Yang Xin said, tossing the manual to Liu Zhengfeng.

The Demonic Heavenly Zither originates from the ‘Six-Finger Zither Demon,’ while the ‘Heavenly Fragmented Sonic Art’ comes from ‘Kung Fu.’

“A melody that breaks the liver and intestines, where in the world can one find a true soulmate… exquisite!” Hearing it was related to music, Liu Zhengfeng’s hunting instincts were immediately aroused. He quickly opened the manual and instinctively recited the opening lines.

“Junior Brother Liu, will you participate in the upcoming contest for the sect leader position after the unification of the Three Mountains Sect?” Zuo Lengchan asked in a low voice.

“It’s not scarcity I fear, but unfairness!” Seeing Yang Xin casually bestow such a generous gift on Liu Zhengfeng, Zuo Lengchan felt a tinge of resentment in his heart. However, his primary goal was to seize the sect leader position, so he suppressed his dissatisfaction and resolved to take the leadership first.

“Uncle, Senior Brother Zuo, Senior Brother Yue, I am devoted to music and have no ambition for the sect leader position. I will not participate in the contest,” Liu Zhengfeng said, cupping his hands respectfully.

“Junior Brother Liu, can you speak for Senior Brother Mo?” Zuo Lengchan asked again.

“Well…” Liu Zhengfeng hesitated, unsure how to answer.

“Call Senior Leader Mo over for a question, and you will know,” Yang Xin said, waving his hand to dissolve the mirror space.

At that moment, within the Liu residence, all the martial artists attending the retirement ceremony had already left. Yang Xin opened his eyes and looked out; sure enough, he saw the figure of Mo Da, the sect leader of Mount Heng, outside the city of Hengyang.

“Wait here,” Yang Xin said, then soared into the sky. Within a few breaths, he was beside Mo Da. With a single move, he subdued him, then used the Flying Thunder Divine Technique to return to the Liu residence.

“What is this…?” Mo Da was dazed, unsure what had happened before he was captured in one move. His vision blurred, and when he cleared it, he found himself back at the Liu residence.

Mo Da composed himself and looked around. The Songshan Sect, Huashan Sect, and his own Hengshan Sect were seated separately here. It was clear that Liu Zhengfeng’s retirement ceremony had concluded. Seeing Liu Zhengfeng’s concerned expression, Mo Da exhaled deeply.

“Junior Brother, it’s good you’re alive. Sorry for the trouble,” Mo Da said, gripping Liu Zhengfeng’s hand.

“Senior Brother, this is what happened…” Liu Zhengfeng quickly recounted the day’s events from beginning to end.

“Junior Brother, is everything you said true?” Mo Da asked in surprise; after all, what Liu Zhengfeng described was too fantastical.

“Senior Brothers Zuo and Yue and many others are present. I dare not speak recklessly in front of so many. Though today’s events defy belief, they are all true,” Liu Zhengfeng responded quickly.

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“Senior Brother Mo, what Junior Brother Liu said is all true,” Zuo Lengchan and Yue Buqun quickly stood and said, turning to Mo Da: “Senior Brother Mo, have you not yet greeted Uncle Yang?”

“Mo Da greets Uncle Yang.” With so many witnesses, Mo Da could only believe it. Moreover, Yang Xin had just captured him, and in Mo Da’s eyes, Yang Xin’s methods clearly transcended martial arts.

“Nephew Mo, earlier Junior Brother Zuo asked if Hengshan would participate in the sect leader contest. What say you?” Yang Xin, seated at the head, asked calmly.

Mo Da glanced at the confident Zuo Lengchan, then at the composed Yue Buqun, and finally at the anxious Liu Zhengfeng. He cupped his hands and said, “The Hengshan Sect withdraws from this sect leader contest.”

“Are you sure? One step slow is a step slow forever,” Yang Xin asked solemnly.

“I am sure,” Mo Da replied solemnly.

Yang Xin looked at the miserable expression on Mo Da’s face and the absent-minded Liu Zhengfeng. Suddenly, his expression shifted as he said, “If Hengshan Sect leader Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng withdraw from this contest, then the Hengshan Hall will be barred from future sect leader contests.”

Even the cunning Zuo Lengchan could not help but smile, while Yue Buqun was stunned, then also smiled and cupped his hands: “Congratulations, Senior Brother Mo and Junior Brother Liu.”

“What is there to celebrate?” Mo Da asked angrily.

Mo Da chose to withdraw based on the Hengshan Sect’s own strength. Though Liu Zhengfeng had said his power had greatly increased, and that Mi Weiyi and Xiang Dan were stronger than him, Mo Da’s cautious and conservative nature made him unwilling to believe this fully. He still chose the cautious strategy—withdrawal. But he did not expect Yang Xin to directly strip Hengshan of future leadership contest rights. How could Mo Da not be furious?

“Senior Brother Mo, you still don’t quite understand our Uncle Yang,” Yue Buqun explained calmly.

All eyes immediately turned to Yang Xin.

“The Five Mountains Sword Sects are branches of the same tree. Though now united as the Three Mountains Sect, we must remain united. Since the Three Mountains have merged into one family, disciples should interact more. Hengshan Hall will be responsible for facilitating disciple exchanges. Liu Zhengfeng, Mi Weiyi, Xiang Dan,”

“Present!” the three quickly responded.

“Step forward.”

Liu Zhengfeng, Mi Weiyi, and Xiang Dan hurried forward.

“These are Suspended Rings, capable of opening spatial teleportation gates,” Yang Xin said, extending his hand as three Suspended Rings appeared. He bestowed them on the three and taught them how to use them.

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Liu Zhengfeng, Mi Weiyi, and Xiang Dan immediately drew circles in the air with their hands. Under the power of the Suspended Rings, three spatial portals appeared simultaneously. Liu Zhengfeng waved his hand, closing the portals. He then made a slicing motion in the void with both hands. Two golden discs appeared, crossing each other. They sliced through the hard stone table as easily as a knife cutting tofu, splitting it effortlessly.

“Whoo~” Everyone gasped, their eyes filled with eager admiration for the three.

“Junior Brother Liu, if you remove the Suspended Ring, can you still open a spatial portal?” Zuo Lengchan suddenly asked.

Liu Zhengfeng was stunned. Under Zuo Lengchan’s fierce gaze, he reluctantly removed the Suspended Ring. He made slicing motions in the void, but no spatial portal or golden discs appeared, no matter how he traced circles.

“Just as expected! This is the Suspended Ring’s power, not Liu Zhengfeng’s own ability!” Zuo Lengchan’s heart was clear, and his gaze on the Suspended Ring grew more covetous. But he quickly suppressed his greed. Securing the sect leader position was the priority. The rest could wait; time would tell.

“Since Hengshan Hall will not participate in the sect leader contest, nominations begin now. Songshan Hall and Huashan Hall shall each select their candidates for the contest,” Yang Xin said, forming a hand seal to use earth-element technique to temporarily build an arena.

Yang Xin’s move naturally stirred a commotion among the crowd. Only now did Mo Da fully believe what Liu Zhengfeng had said.

There was no need for selection on either side. Songshan Hall’s representative was naturally Zuo Lengchan, while Huashan Hall’s was Yue Buqun.

“Senior Brother Zuo.”

“Junior Brother Yue.”

Both simultaneously leapt onto the arena. Zuo Lengchan exuded the aura of a cunning warlord, moving with the stride of a dragon and tiger. Yue Buqun was calm and elegant, extraordinarily graceful. Though they appeared courteous as elder brother and younger brother, deep inside, each wished to cut the other down.

“Junior Brother Yue, please make your move,” Zuo Lengchan said, narrowing his eyes and speaking in a low voice.

“Senior Brother Zuo, please wait a moment,” Yue Buqun suddenly spoke.