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The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the world golden, stretching the peaks and the shadows of the people.

As soon as Yue Buqun finished his speech about the purpose of uniting the Five Mountains, the martial arts heroes all around were immediately in an uproar, talking one after another.

Yue Buqun stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes swept over the crowd calmly, and then he said: "After the merger of our five sects, if we want to expand our own strength to compete with other sects, it will only cause more trouble in the martial arts world. It may not be good for our Five Mountains Sect, and it will be more trouble than blessing for fellow martial artists. Therefore, the purpose of the merger must focus on the four words "settling disputes and resolving conflicts". I guess that the friendly mood of fellow martial artists, I think that after the merger of our five sects, it may be disadvantageous to other sects, you can rest assured on this point."

Yue Buqun paused for a moment and continued, "However, the merger of the Five Mountains will affect the rise and fall of the five sects, so we must act with caution. After the merger, how should the position of the head be arranged? How should the status of the disciples of each sect be determined? These are all issues that need to be carefully considered. If we are not careful, it may cause new disputes."

Zuo Lengchan was standing aside. When he heard Yue Buqun's words, his heart tightened slightly. He subconsciously frowned and snorted, saying, "Mr. Yue's words are not without reason, but these issues can be discussed in the long run. Now that everyone agrees, the merger is imperative."

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said: "Brother Zuo is right. However, I think this matter needs to be discussed with the Hengshan Sect, the Hengshan Sect and the disciples of each sect. After all, the merger of the Five Mountains is to allow the five sects to develop better, not to satisfy the selfish desires of one person."

His tone was calm, but the deep meaning in his words moved the hearts of everyone present, and many people quietly cast their eyes towards Zuo Lengchan.

Zuo Lengchan's face changed slightly when he heard this, and his hand holding the hilt of the sword tightened unconsciously. He naturally understood that Yue Buqun was referring to him. However, he quickly adjusted his mood, regained his composure, and said with a smile:

"Mr. Yue, that's right. In that case, let's discuss it. But we shouldn't delay the discussion for too long, or we'll have more trouble."

As he spoke, he glanced at the people around him inconspicuously, as if observing their reactions.

At this time, Zheng E's clear voice sounded: "Mr. Yue, Left Sect Leader, although our Hengshan Sect is a small sect, it also has its own concerns. After the merger, can our Hengshan Sect's practice rules and martial arts heritage be respected and preserved?"

Her question expressed the thoughts of many Hengshan Sect disciples. For a moment, everyone in the Hengshan Sect looked at Yue Buqun and Zuo Lengchan with concern.

Yue Buqun nodded slightly and looked at Zheng E gently: "Don't worry, young lady. The Five Mountains merged to seek common ground while reserving differences and develop together. The practice rules and martial arts inheritance of each sect will naturally be respected and preserved. This will never be changed."

His answer was so decisive that the people from Hengshan Sect felt relieved.

Mr. Mo Da had been standing quietly by the side. He gently plucked the strings of the huqin in his hand, making a low sound, and slowly said, "The merger is a matter of great importance. The candidate for the position of the leader must be able to convince the public. In my opinion, this candidate must not only have strong martial arts skills, but also have high moral character and be able to handle the affairs of the various factions fairly."

Zuo Lengchan listened to Mr. Mo Da's words, but he remained calm on the surface. He just nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Mo Da is right. We must be very careful in choosing the person to be the head of the sect."

Zheng E straightened his back, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "There is a most suitable senior in front of us. If the Five Mountains Sect does not have Mr. Yue, the Gentleman Sword, as the leader, it will be difficult to find a second candidate. Mr. Yue's martial arts are extraordinary; his insight is even more outstanding and extraordinary. He has a clear understanding of the martial arts of various sects and the situation in the martial arts world, and can always make accurate judgments at critical moments. He is a kind and righteous person. He has helped the poor and the needy for many years and has rescued countless martial arts fellows. Otherwise, how could he have the nickname of 'Gentleman Sword'? Our Hengshan Sect recommends Mr. Yue as the leader of the Five Mountains Sect!"

After Zheng E finished speaking, the disciples of Huashan Sect immediately became excited. Linghu Chong was the first to applaud, followed by Lu Dayou, who shouted at the top of his voice, "It's great that Master is the head of the sect!" The other disciples also responded with thunderous applause and shouts.

Someone from the Songshan Sect snorted coldly and stood up and said, "Mr. Yue is not bad, but he is still a little behind Sect Leader Zuo. Sect Leader Zuo has devoted himself to martial arts for many years, and his Songshan swordsmanship is superb. In terms of prestige in the martial arts world, who doesn't know Sect Leader Zuo's methods and courage?"

Someone else echoed, "Master Zuo is the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Sect and has been in office for so many years. It is only natural for him to be the leader of the Five Mountains Sect. Why should we push someone else? Master Zuo's ability is obvious to all. He has managed the Five Mountains Sword Sect in an orderly manner over the years. The Songshan Sect is thriving under his leadership. Such a leader is rare in the Five Mountains Sect."

Someone else made a suggestion: "In my opinion, the leader of the Five Mountains Sect should naturally be the Left Sect Leader. In addition, four deputies can be appointed, namely Mr. Yue, Mr. Mo Da, Yu... Yu... Yu... that Yu Qingzi or Taoist Master Yu Yinzi. In this way, each sect will have a representative, and they can check and balance each other, and everything will be fine."

Before he finished speaking, someone shouted, "Yu Jizi is not dead yet! Although he lost two arms and one leg, he is still a senior of Hengshan Sect. Are you guys just forgetting about him?"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion in the crowd. Several disciples of the Hengshan School looked very unhappy and whispered to each other, expressing their dissatisfaction with these words.

At this time, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted at the top of his voice: "Sword fight to win the leader! Sword fight to win the leader! Whoever has the better martial arts skills will be the leader! This is fair!"

As soon as these words came out, it was like a fire was lit. More than a thousand Jianghu men shouted: "Yes! Yes! Let's fight for the leader! Let's fight for the leader!"

Someone even deliberately provoked him: "The winner becomes the leader, and the loser obeys orders. It's a fair trade, and that's the best. Mr. Zuo, go down and fight with swords. What are you worried about? Are you afraid of losing?"

Some people shouted impatiently: "What's the point of talking for so long? We should have started fighting a long time ago!"

Suddenly, the shouting of the crowd on the top of Songshan Mountain became louder and louder. As the number of people increased, they influenced each other and everyone followed suit. Even those who were usually very mature and prudent could not help but shout and quarrel in this heated atmosphere.

These people were just guests invited by Zuo Lengchan. Who would be the leader of the Five Mountains Sect and how the leader's seat was decided had nothing to do with them, and they were not qualified to interfere. But the competition for the leader was a rare excitement, and everyone was looking forward to watching more wonderful performances. Once this momentum was formed, it actually took over the main event, and it became impossible to decide the leader without a competition.

Zuo Lengchan stood on a high place, taking in all of this. He frowned slightly and thought to himself: These people are making a fuss, and things are probably going to get out of control. He glanced at Yue Buqun who was not far away, and saw that Yue Buqun looked calm, but his eyes were a little alert, with his hands behind his back, his fingers tapping his sleeves lightly.

The noise was overwhelming, as if a surging tide was about to submerge the towering mountain. In the midst of the noise, Yue Buqun took a step forward, his energy sinking into his dantian, and his clear voice penetrated through the layers of noise and rose above the crowd:

"All the heroes have agreed that the Five Mountains Sect leader should take the seat and decide the outcome through a duel of swords. We cannot go against your good intentions."

As soon as these words were spoken, the emotions of the heroes were instantly ignited again, and they shouted at the top of their voices: "Mr. Yue is right, let's fight with swords to win the general, let's fight with swords to win the general." The shouts one after another echoed on the mountain top, startling flocks of birds.

Yue Buqun raised his hand and pressed his palm down gently, signaling everyone to be quiet. When the surroundings were slightly calmer, he slowly spoke: "Sword fighting to win the leader is also a method. However, the original intention of my Five Mountains Sword Sects to merge into one is to reduce sectarian disputes and seek harmony and friendship among fellow martial artists. Therefore, the fighting can only be stopped to a certain extent. You must stop when there is a victory or defeat, and you must not cause any casualties. Otherwise, it will go against the original intention of the merger of the five sects."

After hearing him speak so clearly, everyone fell silent involuntarily and began to ponder the meaning behind his words.

At this time, a burly man stood out from the crowd and said in a muffled voice: "It's good to stop at the right time, but swords have no eyes. If there are casualties, it's your own bad luck. Who can you blame?"

Before he finished speaking, another person immediately shouted, "If you are afraid of death or injury, why don't you stay at home and hug your baby? Why do you have to seize the leadership of the Five Mountains Sect?"

As soon as these words came out, the crowd burst into laughter and the atmosphere became noisy again.

Yue Buqun looked calm and said calmly, "That being said, it is always better not to hurt the relationship. I have a few humble opinions, please share them and let me know."

Before he finished speaking, someone shouted impatiently, "Hurry up and hit him. What else did you say?"

But someone immediately retorted: "Stop making trouble and listen to what Mr. Yue has to say." When the previous person heard it, he immediately cursed back: "Who is making trouble? Go home and ask your elder sister!" As soon as the words fell on this side, the other side also started cursing without giving in, and the scene was in chaos.

Upon seeing this, Yue Buqun summoned his inner strength and said loudly: "There must be a rule for who is qualified to participate in the competition..."

He had abundant internal strength, and as soon as his voice came out, it suppressed the dirty words of the person who was cursing.

Everyone just heard him continue, "The competition is for the leader of the Five Mountains Sect. Therefore, if he is not a disciple of the Five Mountains Sect, no matter how powerful he is, he cannot be excited and rush to compete. Otherwise, he will be fighting for the title of 'the best martial artist in the world', not for deciding the leader of the Five Mountains Sect."

After hearing this, the heroes all nodded and responded in unison: "That's right! If you are not a disciple of the Five Mountains Sect, you cannot participate in the competition."

However, there were also some people who were whispering in the background: "It would be nice if everyone could fight together and compete for the title of 'the best martial artist in the world'." This person was obviously fooling around, and everyone else pretended not to hear him and no one paid any attention to him.

Yue Buqun saw that everyone had basically reached a consensus, so he continued, "As for how to compete in a martial arts competition so as not to cause loss of life or damage the harmony among fellow disciples, please let Mr. Zuo express his grand ideas."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Zuo Lengchan, his eyes calm yet somewhat inquiring.

Zuo Lengchan raised his lips slightly, revealing a faint sneer, and said coldly: "Since we have started fighting, we must not kill anyone and must not hurt the harmony among fellow disciples. That would be very difficult. I wonder what Mr. Yue thinks?"

Yue Buqun looked calm and responded slowly, "I think it would be best to ask Master Fangzheng, Taoist Chongxu, Beggar Gang Leader Jie and other respected martial arts masters to act as witnesses. They will decide who wins and who loses, so that the contestants won't fight endlessly. We will only decide who is better, not who lives or dies."

Master Fang Zheng put his hands together and said, "Good, good! 'Only decide who is better, not who lives or dies' These eight words have prevented countless bloody disasters. What do you think, Mr. Zuo?"

Zuo Lengchan pondered in his heart, but his face remained calm. After a while, he said, "This is the master's kindness and favor to our sect, and we should obey. Originally, each of the five sects of the Five Mountains Sword Sect could only send one person to compete for the leader. Otherwise, each sect would send hundreds of people, and I don't know when the competition will end."

After hearing this, the heroes thought that since only one person from each of the Five Mountains Sword Sects would compete, there would only be five people from the five sects, which was too quiet and not lively enough. But then they thought that if the leaders of the five sects all took action, no one from his sect would challenge him. While he was hesitating, he heard hundreds of people from the Songshan Sect loudly echoing in a huge voice. In this echoing voice, even if others were dissatisfied, they could not raise any objections.

Zuo Lengchan stared at Yue Buqun with a gaze as sharp as a hawk, and said, "It seems that Mr. Yue is somewhat confident."

Yue Buqun raised his lips slightly and said slowly: "My martial arts and swordsmanship are far superior to those of Shaolin Sect's Master Fang Zheng, Wudang Sect's Taoist Master Chongxu, and Beggars' Sect's leader Jie."

He spoke modestly and in a calm tone, but as soon as he said this, Zuo Lengchan's face instantly darkened. Yue Buqun mentioned Master Fangzheng and the other three, but left out Zuo Lengchan. Everyone present knew the deep meaning behind this, which was clearly a hint that his fighting skills were better than Zuo Lengchan's.

Le Hou saw something and stepped forward, asking loudly, "How does he compare to Sect Leader Zuo?"

Yue Buqun turned his gaze to Le Hou, and replied calmly, "Brother Zuo and I have been friends for many years, and we respect each other. The swordsmanship of the two schools of Songshan and Huashan are both excellent, and there has been no clear winner for hundreds of years. Brother Le, it is very difficult for me to answer this question."

His words were neither humble nor arrogant, seemingly avoiding direct comparison, but in fact he cleverly put himself and Zuo Lengchan on an equal footing, even with a tendency to overpower the other.

Le Hou was not willing to give up and kept on pursuing: "From Mr. Yue's tone, it seems that he thinks he is stronger than Sect Leader Zuo?"

Yue Buqun's expression remained unchanged. He slightly raised his head, looked into the distance, and slowly said, "Confucius said, 'A gentleman has nothing to contend with. What must he do is to shoot?' Comparing martial arts skills has always been inevitable for wise men since ancient times. I have long wanted to learn from Senior Brother Zuo. But today, the Five Mountains Sect is newly established and the leader has not yet been announced. If I compete with Senior Brother Zuo in swordplay, it would seem like I am competing for the position of the leader of the Five Mountains Sect, which would inevitably cause gossip."

He spoke tactfully, but each word contained a hidden meaning. He not only showed his willingness to compete, but also put himself on a moral high ground that no one could find fault with.

(End of this chapter)