The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Upon hearing this, the disciples' faces fell, but they still replied, "Yes, Master."

"Alright, your master and your uncle are about to descend the mountain."

Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou said their final farewells to their disciples before descending the mountain, where the disciples saw them off.

As these people left, hundreds of martial arts practitioners and other Huashan disciples outside the hall couldn't help but sigh at the deep bond between master and disciple.

At this moment, Jiang Ning walked out of the main hall, followed by Yue Buqun, Zhao Wuji, and eighteen other elders who had just joined the Huashan Sect.

The hundreds of martial arts practitioners outside the hall bowed and greeted Jiang Ning, saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Jiang Ning looked at everyone and said, "Now that you have joined my Huashan Sect, you are disciples of my Huashan Sect."

Everyone was slightly excited at this moment.

“Our Huashan Sect is divided into lay disciples and monks. If any of you are interested in becoming monks, you may become monks after your mind and character have passed the test.”

No one reacted to this.

They already knew about this matter beforehand, and most of them chose to become lay disciples, while only a small number were willing to leave home and become monks.

"However, I need to remind you."

Jiang Ning looked at everyone.

"Whether they are monks or lay disciples, they must strictly abide by the rules of the Huashan Sect. Any violation will be severely punished. At best, their martial arts will be crippled; at worst, they will be expelled from the sect!"

Jiang Ning's tone was not harsh, but the meaning behind his words made everyone shudder.

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Everyone chimed in.

Jiang Ning nodded and continued, "After you enter the sect today, you can go to the scripture hall to choose a suitable cultivation method. My Huashan Sect's Zixia Divine Skill is famous in the martial arts world. It is the sect's treasure and can only be practiced by the sect leader's successor. However, my master has prepared to distribute the Zixia Divine Skill so that Huashan disciples will also have the opportunity to practice it. Whether they are monks or lay disciples, they can all practice it."

Upon hearing this, everyone's excitement intensified. In the martial arts world, everyone knew that of the Nine Skills of Mount Hua, Zixia was the best. Back then, Yue Buqun made his way in the martial arts world and earned the title of Gentleman Sword with the Zixia Divine Skill. They had thought they had no chance to learn the Zixia Divine Skill, but they never expected to have the opportunity to learn this divine skill.

Moreover, they already knew that most of the current Huashan disciples had begun to cultivate the Zixia Divine Skill, and now they would soon be able to learn it as well, their excitement was palpable.

But Jiang Ning continued speaking.

"However, in order to learn the Zixia Divine Skill, in addition to having a good temperament, one also needs to make contributions to the sect."

Since the Huashan Sect is going to be reformed, let's go all the way. The Zixia Divine Skill, which was originally available to everyone, now has conditions: you must obtain enough sect contribution points to redeem it.

Jiang Ning paused for a moment, then continued, "Soon, a Hall of Deacons will be set up within the sect. I have appointed Liang Fa as the Elder of Deacons. From now on, you can go to Elder Liang to receive your missions."

As for how to obtain sect contribution points, Jiang Ning has already discussed it with Yue Buqun. They will issue some tasks, such as punishing evil and promoting good, or capturing thieves, etc., all of which can earn contribution points.

This was also inspired by some ideas from Jiang Ning's previous life.

Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. If one can learn the Zixia Divine Skill without any requirements, the Huashan disciples who obtain it will not cherish it. Moreover, learning the Zixia Divine Skill requires a certain level of mental fortitude and internal energy cultivation as prerequisites. Directly starting to learn the Zixia Divine Skill would only harm them.

This will also motivate future Huashan disciples.

The crowd was excited upon hearing this, but also somewhat disappointed. However, they quickly recovered.

After all, the disciples of Liang Fa's generation had joined the Huashan Sect before it rose to prominence, so they were considered senior members and it was only right that they could directly learn the Zixia Divine Skill. These newly joined lay disciples should be grateful for the opportunity.

Liang Fa then stepped forward, his expression solemn.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

Chapter 771: Elder of the Cliff of Repentance

Liang Fa ranked third among Jiang Ning's disciples, and apart from the deceased Lao Denuo and his senior brother Linghu Chong, he was the eldest in terms of seniority.

His current strength is at the top level of the second tier. Although he is not a first-class expert, he is still capable of serving as a steward elder.

However, Liang Fa knew that Jiang Ning had still taken care of him; otherwise, with the addition of eighteen top-tier experts to the sect, they would all be more suitable to be the elder than him.

Therefore, Liang Fa secretly vowed to do a good job as an elder in order to live up to Jiang Ning's trust.

Jiang Ning didn't think that way; he just felt that the eighteen people had other uses for them.

"Shi Daizi, Gao Genming, Tao Jun, Ying Bailuo, and Shu Qi will assist Liang Fa in handling the daily work of the Deacon Hall."

Jiang Ning called out a few more names, and Shi Daizi and the others stepped forward, saying, "Yes, Sect Leader."

These Huashan disciples who have stepped forward have been in the Huashan Sect for many years, and their martial arts skills have gradually reached the top level of the second tier. Now that Jiang Ning is the head of the Huashan Sect, the Huashan Sect is gradually growing stronger, and Jiang Ning also wants to find some things for them to do.

"We will certainly live up to the sect leader's expectations."

Jiang Ning nodded, and then continued.

"Yan Songnian".

At this moment, a disciple from Mount Hua stepped forward, came to Jiang Ning, and bowed.

"Master, please give your instructions."

Jiang Ning looked at him and said, "You will serve as the Elder of the Scripture Pavilion, responsible for recording the exchange of sect disciples for the sect's cultivation techniques."

Yan Songnian served as a recorder during the first large-scale bandit suppression operation in Shaanxi by the Huashan Sect, where he also dealt with Lao Denuo. He was responsible for recording the progress of the bandit suppression efforts of both him and Linghu Chong's two groups of Huashan disciples. He was meticulous and very serious in his work, which is why Jiang Ning thought of appointing him as the Elder of the Scripture Tower.

Yan Songnian replied solemnly and methodically, "Yes, Sect Leader."

After making the arrangements, Jiang Ning looked at Zhao Wuji and the others.

"Zhao Wuji".

According to the background investigation of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Wuji is indeed a descendant of Zhao Yun, and he does indeed have a passionate heart. It was only natural that he joined the Huashan Sect and is now an elder.

Zhao Wuji stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Master, please give your instructions."

Jiang Ning said calmly, "From this day forward, Lotus Peak will be Discipline Peak, and you will be the first Discipline Peak Master, responsible for the punishment of the disciples within the sect."

"Gongsun Li, Zhang Baili will serve as the Discipline Elder. Zhang Baili will be responsible for the discipline of ordained disciples, and Gongsun Li will be responsible for the discipline of lay disciples. The two of you will jointly assist Zhao Wuji in handling the affairs of the Discipline Peak."

Gongsun Li and Zhang Baili also came out and bowed, saying, "Yes, Sect Leader."

Jiang Ning then looked at the other sixteen people.

"You are currently without official positions. We will make arrangements for you as the Huashan Sect develops its external affairs in the future."

"However, you can temporarily serve as martial arts elders, responsible for answering questions and helping disciples with martial arts training."

The Huashan Sect has already planned to develop its industries and intelligence network. Jiang Ning intends to appoint these people as foreign affairs elders. Once the Huashan Sect's industries and intelligence system are developed, they will be responsible for negotiations and intelligence processing.

The sixteen people stepped forward and spoke one after another.

"I will obey the sect leader's order!"

"All right."

Jiang Ning looked at the disciples of Mount Hua.

"After today's events and the assignments of duties, I hope that all the elders in office will perform their duties well and not slack off."

The newly appointed elders, including Zhao Wuji, said in unison, "We will obey the sect leader's orders."

Jiang Ning nodded slightly and looked at the disciples.

"You can go to the scripture hall later to choose a suitable cultivation method."

Disciples who join the Huashan Sect can choose one martial art for free the first time, but if they want to obtain other martial arts, they must earn contribution points by contributing to the sect.

Hearing that they could now choose their cultivation methods, everyone became excited once again.

Although they had learned martial arts before joining the Huashan Sect, the techniques they learned were very ordinary or even mediocre. Some of them are still self-taught and their moves are a hodgepodge, making it impossible for their opponents to figure out their style.

Therefore, everyone was particularly looking forward to this selection of cultivation methods.

"Everyone, those who wish to choose a cultivation technique can now follow me to the scripture pavilion to select one."

Yan Songnian, who had just been appointed as the Elder of the Scripture Pavilion, stepped forward and addressed the crowd.

Everyone immediately bowed and greeted him.

"Thank you, Elder."

Yan Songnian then led most of the people toward the scripture tower.

The remaining disciples felt there were too many people and decided to wait a while before going.

Zhao Wuji and the others also left, leaving only Jiang Ning, Yue Buqun, Linghu Chong, and Yue Lingshan in the room.

Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning with satisfaction.

He had initially worried that Jiang Ning would be a bit flustered after taking office, but seeing how Jiang Ning had distributed the affairs of the sect and appointed elders, handling everything in an orderly manner, he was no longer worried at all.

"Ning'er, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Yue Buqun said.

Ning Zhongze was still waiting for him to discuss the marriage between Yue Lingshan and Linghu Chong.

"Take care, Master."

Jiang Ning nodded.

After Yue Buqun left, Jiang Ning was also about to leave, but he found that Linghu Chong was still there and was looking at him expectantly, as if he had something to say.

"Is there something you need, senior brother?"

Jiang Ning asked, puzzled.

"Sect Leader Junior Brother."

When asked, Linghu Chong seemed a little embarrassed, as if he didn't know how to answer.

"Well... Junior Brother Liang and the others all have things to do, so I..."

Linghu Chong, with a forced smile, asked, "Does the senior brother like me have anything to do?"

Linghu Chong had been waiting for Jiang Ning to assign him tasks when he heard that Jiang Ning had appointed his junior brothers Liang Fa and others as elders, but he waited for a long time without receiving any assignments.

Linghu Chong thought that Jiang Ning would eventually give him a very important position, but to his surprise, Jiang Ning didn't give him one even after everything was over.

Linghu Chong then looked at Jiang Ning expectantly.

Seemingly afraid that Jiang Ning would think he was being presumptuous as the senior disciple, Linghu Chong quickly added, "It's not that I'm greedy for power or position, but I also want to share some of the burden with my junior brother, the sect leader."