How could I allow you to publicize this matter?
So I have to apologize to you!
The death of Bai Yuan was quite suspicious. Later, Xianyu Tong proved that it was the work of the Demonic Sect, and the Huashan Sect believed it without a doubt. They never expected that it was Xianyu Tong who was behind it.
The main reason they agreed to the westward expedition against the Ming Cult was because the Ming Cult had killed Bai Yuan, their chief disciple from Mount Hua, years ago.
Upon hearing this, the tall old man knew that what Zhang Cuishan said was true. His expression changed constantly as he raised the long knife in his hand.
"Good, good, good! You really are our good sect leader!"
With a thrust of the long sword, the blade pierced Xianyu Tongxin's chest, striking his heart squarely.
Seeing Xianyu Tong's long sword pierce his chest, he twitched a few times and then stopped moving. The tall old man pulled out his sword, cleared away the blood spurting from Xianyu Tong's body, and turned to look at Zhang Cuishan: "The Huashan Sect has produced such a wicked creature. We have no face to linger here. We will repay the kindness of Fifth Hero Zhang in the future!"
Despite this, Zhang Cuishan saw a fierce glint in Xian Yutong's eyes and knew that because of him, the cause of Bai Yuan's death from the Huashan Sect had been revealed to the world. However, Xian Yutong, as the leader of the Huashan Sect, had committed such a heinous act.
Now, admitting his wrongdoing in front of the Emei Sect and the Ming Cult is extremely shameful and has greatly damaged the reputation of the Huashan Sect. Naturally, the people of Huashan will not be grateful to Zhang Cuishan, but will instead be extremely hostile towards him.
Seeing that this person harbored resentment towards him, Zhang Cuishan didn't take it to heart: "There's no need to wait until another day to take revenge; it's not too late to do so now!"
The tall old man said, "Seek revenge now? I can't beat you!"
Zhang Cuishan laughed and said, "Alright then, take care!"
Watching the Huashan group depart into the distance, Zhang Cuishan thought for a moment and then said, "Everyone, be careful of the Mongol ambush!"
The Huashan Sect members were startled. If Zhang Cuishan hadn't brought this up, they would have completely forgotten his life-saving grace.
At this moment, Zhang Cuishan's kind reminder brought the Huashan Sect back to mind.
Thinking of this, it seems that Xianyu Tong's revenge cannot be sought from Zhang Cuishan.
"We, the entire Huashan Sect, will forever remember Zhang Wuxia's great kindness! Though mountains are high and rivers are far, we will meet again in the martial world!"
The thin old man let out a long roar: "Everyone, form ranks! Keep a close watch on your surroundings at all times! Do not be careless!"
After giving a few instructions, the group marched forward in formation and descended from Bright Peak.
In the blink of an eye, the people from the five major sects had all left, leaving only the Ming Cult and Wudang Sect members on the spacious square.
Yang Xiao and the others couldn't help but smile. Fortunately, they had agreed to let Zhang Cuishan take the position of leader, which saved the Ming Cult from disaster. Otherwise, the members of the Ming Cult would probably not have seen the sun rise tomorrow.
Zhang Cuishan let out a long breath, turned around and looked at Xiao Ning, saying, "Uncle-Master, I have successfully completed my mission and sent all the people from the five major sects down the mountain, thus resolving the conflict between the righteous and evil factions in the martial world."
After speaking, his eyes revealed an expectant look, like a child who hopes to be praised by his parents after doing something.
As expected, Xiao Ning nodded approvingly: "Not bad, you have the demeanor of a sect leader. You have lived up to the teachings of my senior brother and me!"
"Now that everything is settled, the two little ones can stay here and look after them. I'll head back to the mountain first."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
Zhang Cuishan took two steps, opened his mouth, but seeing this, he stopped.
"My uncle-master is truly carefree!"
He looked on with envy and muttered to himself.
At this moment, the Five Elements Flag Masters had already come over. After communicating with Yang Xiao for a while, they all knelt down on the ground in unison.
"Your subordinate, Zhuang Zheng, the standard-bearer of the Sharp Gold Banner..."
"Your subordinate, Wen Cangsong, the flag bearer of the Giant Wooden Banner..."
"Your subordinate, Flood Flag Bearer Tang Yang..."
"Your subordinate, Xin Ran, the Flag Bearer of the Fiery Banner..."
"Your subordinate, Yan Yuan, the Flag Bearer of the Hou Tu Banner..."
"Greetings, Master!"
Zhang Cuishan snapped out of his daze, turned around, and reached out to help them up: "Get up, all of you!"
After Zhuang Zheng and the others finished paying their respects to the new leader, they stood up, their hearts filled with excitement. It was because the former leader, Yang Dingtian, suddenly disappeared that the once-great Ming Cult was torn apart.
If it weren't for Yang Xiao's explanation, no one would know that someone had been secretly plotting against the Ming Cult for so many years.
Fortunately, Zhang Cuishan, the Fifth Hero of Wudang, has emerged out of nowhere, discovered Cheng Kun's conspiracy, stopped the six major sects that were on their westward expedition, and averted the danger of destroying the sect.
Therefore, after hearing Yang Xiao's words, Zhuang Zheng and the other Five Elements Flag Masters were willing to pay their respects to Zhang Cuishan, the new leader of the sect.
In this way, Zhang Cuishan has gained the approval of Left Envoy Yang Xiao, White-browed Eagle King, Green-winged Bat King, the Five Wanderers, and the Five Elements Flag, thus securing his position as the leader of the Ming Cult.
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Chapter 63 Rectifying Academic Affairs
The group entered the main hall and sat down according to their rank.
Zhang Cuishan sat down at the head of the table and said loudly, "Our Ming Cult has a long history and has always been one of the major sects in the martial arts world that cannot be ignored."
"More than twenty years ago, the former leader of the Yang Cult died suddenly in the forbidden area. The reasons for this are not convenient for me to explain in detail. The culprit was Cheng Kun, the Hunyuan Thunderbolt Hand, who is now dead. This matter shall be dropped and shall not be mentioned again in the future."
"After the disappearance of the leader Yang, the members fought each other to seize the position of leader. Former brothers turned against each other, and the once great Ming Cult was instantly torn apart."
"So much so that he was recognized by the martial arts world as a heretic and evil, such as Wei Yixiao drinking human blood, my sworn brother indiscriminately killing innocent people, and so on, the list goes on and on!"
"Now, six major sects have attacked the mountain, and the sacred flame of our sect is in grave danger, almost facing annihilation!"