Wuxia: Ning Zhongze, who became a disciple of Mount Hua, is shrouded in blue silver.

Zuo Lengchan and Yue Buqun did not discuss this beforehand.

Linghu Chong was always worried that Yue Buqun would object.

Sect Leader Yue is eloquent and highly respected, and he also has two disciples with exceptional martial arts skills; he is indeed someone we cannot afford to offend.

But he didn't expect that Yue Buqun would also provide support and send troops, which was a great thing.

Zuo Lengchan was immediately overjoyed and said, "The Songshan Sect agrees to the merger of the five sects."

"To be honest, at first we just felt that unity is strength and division is weakness."

"Mr. Yue's words made me fully understand the importance of the merger of the five factions."

"This matter is crucial to the future of the entire martial arts world, and it's not just beneficial to our five sects."

Yue Buqun continued, "After the five sects merge, if we want to expand our power and fight with other sects, it will only bring chaos to the martial arts world."

"This is not good for the Five Mountains Sect, and for other people in the martial arts world, the harm outweighs the benefit."

"Therefore, I believe that the purpose of a merger must be to stop the fighting and resolve the disputes."

"I know you're worried that the merger will be detrimental to other sects, but please rest assured."

Many people present breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but some still seemed skeptical.

Zuo Lengchan immediately asked, "So, the Huashan Sect has agreed to the merger?"

Yue Buqun nodded and said, "Yes."

After saying that, he looked at Linghu Chong and said, "The head of the Hengshan Sect, Linghu, was once a disciple of the Huashan Sect. I taught him for twenty years."

"He has left the Huashan Sect, but he still thinks about Huashan and remembers my kindness. He wants to return to the same sect as me."

"I already promised him yesterday, it won't be difficult to get him back."

After Yue Buqun finished speaking, he laughed.

When Linghu Chong saw his master smile, he was startled and immediately understood.

My master agreed to let me come back, not so that I could return to the Huashan Sect, but so that we could all be in the same sect after the five sects merge.

That's fine...

But then he thought of his master's wife and junior brother Zhao.

Yesterday's events reminded Linghu Chong of the scene from that time.

He looked up at Zhao Qing and Ning Zhongze.

Ning Zhongze was unaware that Linghu Chong had already discovered her affair with Zhao Qing.

She just felt that Linghu Chong's gaze towards her was a little strange.

But he didn't think much of it, assuming it was just that Linghu Chong hadn't seen her in a long time.

Zuo Lengchan smiled and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Yue and Sect Leader Linghu."

"From today onwards, you and your disciple are back in the same sect. This is a great thing."

Upon hearing this, the crowd of hundreds immediately applauded and cheered.

The merger of the five factions has been agreed upon by all five factions, and the matter is settled.

Now let's get down to business.

Someone shouted, "After the Five Mountains Sword Sects merge, a leader must be chosen."

"Without a sect leader, nothing can be accomplished."

Then someone else shouted, "Yes, the new sect leader should be a senior master with good character, talent, and prestige."

Immediately, someone responded: "Good character, talented, and prestigious?"

"Among those present, only Abbot Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple is qualified."

The Songshan and Taishan factions immediately retorted, "Nonsense! Master Fangzheng is the abbot of Shaolin Temple. He has nothing to do with our Five Mountains Sects!"

The group argued fiercely.

Those who fear nothing more than a peaceful world immediately recommended Master Fangzheng and Daoist Chongxu.

The Five Mountains faction strongly opposed it, and the two sides debated for a long time.

Finally, the two senior members made it clear that they did not want to be the sect leader, and the argument stopped.

Suddenly someone shouted, "There's the most suitable candidate! Have you all forgotten?"

"The Five Mountains Sect must be led by the Gentleman Sword Master Yue!"

Immediately, someone chimed in: "Mr. Yue is highly skilled in martial arts, has great insight, and is an upright person; this is universally acknowledged."

"Otherwise, how could he have earned the title of Gentleman Sword? I recommend Mr. Yue."

The disciples of the Huashan Sect immediately applauded and cheered.

However, some people from the Songshan Sect said, "Mr. Yue is indeed good, but he is still a little inferior to the Left Sect Leader."

Someone immediately responded, "The leader of the Five Mountains Sect should be the Left Leader."

"In addition, four deputies will be appointed, namely Mr. Yue, Mr. Mo, Young Master Linghu, and Daoist Yuqingzi. This arrangement will be appropriate."

The two sides have been arguing on this issue for a long time.

Someone in the crowd shouted, "If you keep arguing like this, you won't get a result even next year!"

"We are all martial artists, so why don't we just use our martial arts skills to determine who is the leader through a sword fight?"

"Only when the winner becomes the leader will everyone be convinced."

Upon hearing that the contest would determine the commander, everyone immediately agreed in unison: "Yes, a sword contest to determine the commander! A sword contest to determine the commander!"

Everyone agreed to a sword contest to determine who would become the leader.

Linghu Chong immediately stepped forward and said to Zuo Lengchan, "Uncle Zuo, all the heroes of the world are here now, and everyone wants to compete in a sword contest to determine who will be the leader."

"Let me spar with Senior Uncle Zuo first."

With things having come to this point, Linghu Chong could only do his utmost to support Yue Buqun.

Linghu Chong was well aware of Zuo Lengchan's martial arts skills.

Linghu Chong's swordsmanship far surpasses that of Zuo Lengchan.

Only Zuo Lengchan was capable of fighting Yue Buqun.

No one else is worthy.

If he defeats Zuo Lengchan and then deliberately loses to Yue Buqun, Yue Buqun can become the sect leader.

Zuo Lengchan frowned; he was hesitant.

He wasn't afraid of Linghu Chong, but rather wary of the Huashan Sect.

Linghu Chong's martial arts skills are very high, and even if Zuo Lengchan goes all out, he might not be able to win.

Even if you win, you'll still get hurt.

But after defeating Linghu Chong, he still has to face Yue Buqun and Zhao Qing.

This kind of tit-for-tat approach won't gain you any advantage.

Zuo Lengchan hesitated at this moment.

Someone in the audience shouted, "Young Master Linghu speaks frankly; he truly is a young hero!"

"The winner becomes the leader, and the loser obeys orders. That's fair."

"Mr. Zuo, why don't you have a match? Are you afraid?"

"Enough with the nonsense, we should have just started fighting!"

"Left Sect Leader, are you really afraid?"

……

At the summit of Mount Song, the clamor of the crowd grew louder and louder.

With a large number of people, everyone started making a fuss.

Even some senior figures who usually hold positions of authority couldn't help but shout loudly.

Zuo Lengchan was caught in a dilemma, unable to make a choice.

He gritted his teeth, and although he had no choice but to face the challenge head-on.

Yue Buqun then spoke up, saying, "Choosing a sect leader through sword competition is one method, but the original intention of merging the Five Mountains Sword Sects was to reduce sectarianism and promote harmony in the martial arts world."

"Therefore, I believe that a martial arts contest must end when the point is reached; once a winner is determined, the fight must stop, and absolutely not..."