I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 169 - 133: We Welcome the Young Sect Leader Back to the Mountain

"It’s just that we have the product of Trapped Dragon Abyss, so we appear a bit more presentable, but what right do we have to talk about the distinction between good and evil?"

"Junior Brother, is the reason you don’t want him to be the Sect Leader really just because of distrust?"

Before Profound Sun Taoist could speak, the voice of the Withered Bamboo Elder carried a hint of indifference as he said, "The Sect has been without a Sect Leader for several decades, and the First Seats of each peak have held all the power alone. I see you all are used to living freely and do not want a powerful master above your heads again."

These words caused Profound Sun Taoist to turn livid, feeling as though the most secretive part of his heart had been exposed, he spoke sharply, "Senior Brother, I am utterly loyal to the sect, even willing to die for it without any complaints, how can you say such a thing about me?"

The Withered Bamboo Elder remained unmoved, "Whether it’s true or not, you know best in your heart. The foundation of the Yuncang Sword Sect is its heritage. As long as the heritage is not lost, the Sect can endure forever."

"As for whether the person inheriting the sect is someone you’ve trained, trusted, or chosen, that doesn’t matter."

"You’re treating the Sect as your private property, wanting to appoint the inheritance like an emperor."

Profound Sun Taoist’s face turned ashen, unconsciously his hand reached for the hilt of his sword, blue veins bulging.

"But once the Sect is destroyed, and Youdu invades, the power you now cling to will vanish into nothing."

"There are many like you in the Sect, clinging to power, blinded by greed, knowing full well a great enemy is imminent and the Sect faces disaster, yet still unwilling to sacrifice personal interests."

"Lacking the strength to fend off enemies, and unable to face destruction together, hoarding interests, hesitant in advance and retreat, without others to break the impasse, this will inevitably lead to annihilation, laughed at by the world."

The words of the Withered Bamboo Elder cut like knives, causing Profound Sun Taoist to take several steps back, priding himself on his devotion to the Sect day and night, only to end up facing such an evaluation, truly left him in a state of despair.

"I’m not that despicable, just for the sake of the Sect’s heritage!"

The Withered Bamboo Elder remained calm, "It’s just for the sake of passing down power as you wish. When it goes beyond your control, you become uneasy, unsure of how to advance or retreat."

"Were it not for the disaster from Youdu, the emergence of this child would likely lead to internal chaos within the Sect."

"Yet, now with a formidable external enemy at our doorstep, the Sect in grave danger, and you still hesitate so, it’s truly disappointing!"

Profound Sun Taoist’s face turned pallid, speechless for a long time.

His master was the previous generation Celestial Human of the Sect, although not achieving Celestial Human status with the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword, he had also made Cyan Cloud Peak flourish among the Five Inner Peaks, increasing its power day by day.

The previous Sect Leader, though a Half-Step Celestial Human and practiced the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword, still had some of his power divided.

To consolidate his position as Sect Leader, the previous Sect Leader early on appointed the talented Xun Shuijing as Young Sect Leader, thereby stabilizing the Sect’s heritage.

Unexpectedly, not long after the Celestial Human of Cyan Cloud Peak fell, Xun Shuijing was besieged and killed.

The undercurrents involved nearly led to a sect-wide internal conflict, turning the death of Xun Shuijing into a taboo, with even his name being sealed and never mentioned again.

The events of that year, whether orchestrated by external enemies or internal power struggles, or perhaps a combination of both, it’s now difficult to uncover the truth.

Yet the current Acting Sect Leader has been in retreat in the Trapped Dragon Abyss for over twenty years. Except for Profound Crane Peak, the Four Peaks and the Eighth Hall jointly rule the Sect, a situation to which many have grown accustomed. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

The right and wrong of that year have long since become indiscernible!

The words of the Withered Bamboo Elder were akin to brazenly tearing away the covering veil of the Sect, leaving Profound Sun Taoist uneasy.

"What is the true intention behind your words, Senior Brother? Surely it’s not just to accuse me?" Profound Sun Taoist, after long silence, finally calmed down. At this point, often, there was no longer a choice.

The Withered Bamboo Elder spoke firmly, "If all of you are still concerned with the Sect’s heritage, still have the Sect in your heart, then Lu Chengfeng should be made the Young Sect Leader. If we can overcome this great calamity, he should be respected as the Sect Leader, and the Five Peaks should all honor him."

Profound Sun Taoist said, "But what if he’s really a pawn cultivated by Youdu?"

The Withered Bamboo Elder sighed, "If that truly is the case, even if you don’t honor him as the Young Sect Leader, do you think that would preserve the sect? No matter what, he has mastered the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword, keeping the Sect’s heritage alive, allowing for future resurgence."

"Moreover, he has a clear and innocent background. I refuse to believe he’s a pawn of Youdu, and Youdu would never use such a peerless talent as a pawn."

"With Lu Chengfeng’s current power, even if he was initially a pawn, now he would have his own thoughts and purposes. Could the Sect Leader of the prestigious Yuncang Sword Sect be inferior to being a dog for Youdu?"

Profound Sun Taoist had nothing left to say, covering his face as he left.

One two-hour period later, the Four Peaks and the Eighth Hall gathered, engaged in fierce argument.

But with the steadfast support of the Withered Bamboo Elder, Profound Sun Taoist, and the First Seat of the Fighting Hall, Du Hongyue, coupled with the immense pressure from Youdu, after a series of interest exchanges, they finally reached a consensus.

...

Lu Chengfeng and Zhu Yuxian halted their horses at the Stone of Reining in the Foot of the Mountain, and then walked together up the mountain. They hadn’t walked far before reaching the mountain gate where they saw the towering white jade gate, flanked by ever-green pines and cypresses, with a waterfall cascading down, converging into a stream and pool, encircling the mountain gate. This was where the Sword Dissolving Pool and Guest Welcoming Pavilion had been opened by predecessors.

In the past, there would surely be disciples of the Mountain Guardian Hall here, watching and patrolling to prevent external enemy invasions.

However, when Lu Chengfeng and Zhu Yuxian arrived at the mountain gate, they couldn’t help but be taken aback.