si-mexico #169 - Those who want to leave will not be allowed to stay
#169 - Those who want to leave will not be allowed to stay
Outside the room.
A group of Crimson Fire Sword Sect disciples also learned that the Sect Leader was actually going to hand over the sect to an outsider.
For a time, the disciples had all sorts of thoughts.
Someone couldn't help but angrily say:
"Regardless of who becomes the Crimson Fire Sword Sect Leader, I wouldn't mind as long as they are a member of the sect."
"But why hand it over to an outsider? I refuse to accept this!"
However, some people didn't seem to agree with this statement.
Someone retorted:
"You can't say it that way. The sect is facing a severe succession problem, and there isn't even a single Sixth-Rank expert. Whoever inherits the sect will likely have difficulty achieving anything."
"But the Great Virtuous Teacher is highly skilled in martial arts. It is said that he is already at the Fifth-Rank. Moreover, he possesses the Way of Peace, with plenty of people and money."
"If he were to lead the sect, he might be able to achieve even more."
"The Master's arrangement is probably based on this consideration."
The person who spoke earlier immediately started arguing fiercely with the person who spoke later.
As the two argued, the people on both sides who held the same opinions also joined in the quarrel.
The scene became a chaotic mess, extremely disorderly.
At this moment.
As soon as she spoke, everyone stopped arguing.
But more people turned their expectant gazes towards her.
A disciple stepped forward and said:
"Please, Madam, succeed as Sect Leader and continue to lead us!"
As soon as this disciple spoke, more disciples stepped forward.
"Please, Madam, succeed as Sect Leader!"
They shouted in unison.
In their opinion, after the Master's death, the most suitable person to succeed as Sect Leader was none other than Jiang Lengxue.
After all, Jiang Lengxue was at the Fifth-Rank, and her strength was sufficient to protect the sect.
However.
Jiang Lengxue simply shook her head slightly:
"We will all listen to the Sect Leader on this matter."
She had a clear understanding of herself.
Although her martial arts were high, she lacked the necessary courage and ambition.
For the past dozen years, she had long been accustomed to obeying the Sect Leader's orders, rather than making her own decisions.
If she were to manage the sect's affairs, she knew that she did not have the talent for it.
And Liang Jin was able to manage the vast Way of Peace well, so managing the Crimson Fire Sword Sect would surely be easy for him.
From the sect's long-term perspective, Jiang Lengxue was also willing to obey her husband Shao Hongbo's arrangements on this matter.
The disciples who spoke out showed a deep disappointment on their faces upon hearing this.
But there were also some people whose eyes gleamed with ambition.
Since even the Sect Leader's wife was unwilling to inherit the position, then they would have a chance.
At this moment.
The door to the room suddenly opened.
Liang Jin was seen walking out from inside.
He looked at everyone and said:
"Sect Leader Shao, he… has passed away."
Hearing this, it was like a bolt from the blue that resounded throughout the entire place.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, a group of Crimson Fire Sword Sect disciples knelt down towards the direction of the room.
"Sect Leader!!!"
They knelt and shouted, their faces filled with grief.
In Jiang Lengxue's eyes, two lines of clear tears couldn't help but flow out.
She walked into the room alone, silently.
Liang Jin looked at the group of Crimson Fire Sword Sect disciples in front of him and said:
"Let's first handle the Sect Leader's funeral. We'll talk about the sect's affairs after Sect Leader Shao is buried."
However.
As soon as Liang Jin's words fell, several high-ranking members of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect stood up.
They stared at Liang Jin and said in a deep voice:
"Great Virtuous Teacher, we respect your character."
"But respect is respect. We don't think you are suitable to be the Crimson Fire Sword Sect Leader."
"We ask that you hand over the Sect Leader's seal and give up the position of Sect Leader yourself."
"In the future, you will manage your Way of Peace, and we, the Crimson Fire Sword Sect, will still be allies of your Way of Peace."
Liang Jin looked at these people and couldn't help but sneer slightly.
As expected, power can drive people crazy.
Shao Hongbo had just died, and his body was not even cold yet.
These people were already starting to fight for power and profit.
However, Liang Jin had come to the Crimson Fire Sword Sect with a purpose, so how could he give up?
Immediately, Liang Jin replied:
"I will not hand over the seal."
"I will not give up the position of Sect Leader either."
"This is Sect Leader Shao's dying wish, and I will not fail his expectations."
"As for you few, do you want to disobey the Sect Leader's orders?"
These high-ranking members of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect did not expect Liang Jin to be so firm, without any room for compromise.
This caused anger to surface on their faces.
They immediately said:
"Great Virtuous Teacher, why must you cling to the position of Sect Leader and not let go?"
"By doing so, you will only cause the disciples of the sect to be dissatisfied, which will lead to the disintegration of the disciples' hearts. In this way, the sect will not be able to unite and be united."
"It would be better for you to give up the position of Sect Leader and become a guest elder in the sect."
"Don't worry, a share of the silver from the sect's annual income will be given to you, and you will not be disappointed."
Liang Jin's expression was indifferent.
Did these people think they could get rid of him with a guest elder position and a little silver?
He immediately said:
"Didn't you hear clearly? Do you want me to say it again?"
"I am now the Sect Leader of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect!"
"No one can change that!"
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When a group of high-ranking officials saw that Liang Jin was impervious to persuasion, their faces became even more angry.
If they had not been afraid of Liang Jin's strength, they would have already taken action at this time.
A high-ranking official rebuked:
"If you are so stubborn, aren't you afraid that the dissatisfied disciples will leave the sect, leading to its disintegration?"
"If the Crimson Fire Sword Sect splits again, Sect Leader Shao will not rest in peace even in the afterlife!"
Upon hearing this, Liang Jin's eyes became ice-cold.
His entire body's aura emanated unreservedly, forcing a group of high-ranking officials to retreat three steps, their faces turning pale.
They were only Seventh-Rank martial artists, and they were simply unable to withstand Liang Jin's pressure.
Liang Jin said coldly:
"What are you people?"
"Sect Leader Shao has just passed away, and you are using the words that he will not rest in peace to morally blackmail me."
"If it weren't for the fact that I inherited the position of Sect Leader of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect, you few wouldn't even have the qualifications to speak to me!"
As Liang Jin's anger rose, the aura around his body became even more terrifying.
The few high-ranking members of the sect retreated several steps again in an instant, feeling somewhat difficult to even breathe.
And Liang Jin's gaze turned, slowly sweeping towards all the Crimson Fire Sword Sect disciples.
He said loudly:
"Before his death, Sect Leader Shao told me to treat the disciples of the sect well."
"If anyone wants to leave the sect, I will not stop them, and I will also give them five hundred taels of silver as travel expenses to return home."
"Remember this, this money is given out of respect for Sect Leader Shao."
"Who wants to leave?"
"You can go to the Way of Peace to find Zhang You to collect the money now!"
Liang Jin's voice resounded throughout the entire place.
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the sect couldn't help but look at each other.
And the few high-ranking members of the sect couldn't help but fall into a dilemma.
In the end.
Two high-ranking officials stood up and took the lead in leaving.
Some disciples also chose to follow them and leave together.
They all knew that with Liang Jin's martial power and influence, if he was unwilling to give up the position of Sect Leader, then no one could take it away.
Since they had already fallen out, it would be better to choose to leave completely.
Most people did not choose to go to the Way of Peace to collect the silver. They wanted to leave more freely.
Liang Jin was too lazy to pay attention to them.
After a group of people left, the remaining people were those who were reluctant to leave the Crimson Fire Sword Sect.
Liang Jin looked at them and said:
"Alright, since you have chosen to stay, then you have also acknowledged me as the Sect Leader."
"From today onwards, everyone's monthly allowance will be doubled!"
"And all the secret manuals in the sect, whether they are Profound-Rank or Yellow-Rank, will be open to all disciples!"
"From now on, the sect will not emphasize seniority, but only ability."
"Whoever has high martial arts skills will rise to the top!"
"Whoever is incompetent will step down!"
"If one day any of you has higher martial arts skills than me, then I will abdicate and give way to the worthy!"
What Liang Jin wanted was to break the original rules and order of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect.
He knew that there were still many people who were not convinced by him.
But he gave newcomers more opportunities and more channels for promotion, squeezing the space of those old stubborn people.
After the original rules and order were broken, allowing more people to become beneficiaries of Liang Jin's new order would naturally make them Liang Jin's supporters.
As for the ordinary martial arts of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect, he really didn't care about them.
Sure enough.
Liang Jin's decision immediately caused many disciples to cheer.
Of course, the vast majority of those who cheered were ordinary disciples.
Only those high-ranking officials felt a sense of pressure.
At this moment.
Lu Qiannan was suddenly seen walking over in a hurry.
She came to Liang Jin's side and whispered:
"Great Virtuous Teacher, someone is requesting an audience."
"That person was sent by Prefect Gao Yuan. We have confirmed that there are no problems with his identity. He is waiting in the study."
"He said that there is a matter of utmost urgency that he wants to discuss with the Great Virtuous Teacher."