Chronicles of Celestial Origins

Ma Ningyuan said: "I don't know what Junior Brother Fang said, but we will do our best to do it."

Fang Xiaoyuan said: "If it is for someone's personal gain, how dare I bother you fellow apprentices? This matter involves the development and survival of our sect, so I boldly invite you all to come and discuss it."

"To be honest, during the discussion in Qianxing Hall today, Uncle Wei Xuande has officially resigned from the position of headmaster of the sect, and the next step is to appoint a new headmaster. This news will be sent to all halls and courtyards in the near future. Uncle Master has made a preliminary decision to start the selection of a new head coach at the end of the year.”

"Nowadays, the demon sect is plundering and the sect is in a crisis of survival. The position of leader should be occupied by a virtuous and capable person. If a powerful Xuanmen sect cannot even elect a late Jindan monk, wouldn't it be wrong? Let the Demon Sect laugh at me for having no one in our sect, and what will the other monks in Xingang think of us?"

"Since all of you are respected and trusted by my master, I would like to thank you for your support during this critical period. Fang is very grateful."

"Why should I, Junior Brother Fang, give me orders regarding this matter that is my duty?"

"We will properly repay the favor of Master Luo for being promoted."

"The new head coach is chosen, and it must be Uncle Luo."

"Who is the virtuous and capable person, Uncle Sheluo?"

Everyone said one by one.

In fact, everyone has vaguely guessed why Fang Xiaoyuan suddenly summoned so many people with real power in the ministry. Rumors that the leader is about to abdicate have repeatedly arisen in recent years, but they have never been settled.

At this moment, after listening to Fang Xiaoyuan's words, they knew that the headmaster had officially announced his abdication and that a new headmaster was about to be appointed, so they all expressed their opinions.

There is no doubt that Fang Xiaoyuan represents Luo Qingshui.

With his status, it was naturally impossible for him to canvass votes in person, so he sent Fang Xiaoyuan as a representative to contact them.

"Thank you for your kindness. The selection of the leader needs to be jointly recommended by all the managers of all the halls, houses, departments and departments. It is difficult for us to succeed alone. I also ask all the brothers to do their best, to understand the reason and to move it. I used my love to persuade the other senior brothers I have become friends with to choose my tutor, so Fang thanked me in advance," Fang Xiaoyuan said, picking up the wine glass and drinking it down in one gulp.

Everyone picked up their glasses and drank in one gulp.

"There are still three months until the election period at the end of the year. I hope all fellow apprentices can seize the opportunity. This is related to the future development and survival of our sect. Please do your best. On behalf of my master, I would like to toast you all." Fang Xiaoyuan said, and everyone said Had a drink.

The banquet lasted for an hour or two before it was over.

Tang Ning returned to the cave, took out the fairy mother-of-pearl clam and continued to catalyze the irrigation.

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In Qianxing Mountain, in front of the majestic and majestic cave, a ray of light came out, and a man's figure appeared. It was Yin Qingyuan, the steward of Qingxuan Palace. With a wave of his hand, the talisman disappeared into the room.

Not long after, the thick fog rolled, and a ray of light flashed out from inside, revealing the figure of a tall man with thick eyebrows and big eyes. It was none other than Wei Xuande's disciple Zhuang Xingan: "Uncle Yin, master, please come in."

The two of them entered the inner room and came to a pavilion with red peach and green willows. Wei Xuande was sitting in front of a stone bench fishing, looking very comfortable.

"Master." Yin Qingyuan stepped forward and saluted.

"Qingyuan, you're here, sit down!" Wei Xuande slowly put away the thread.

"Yes." Yin Qingyuan took his seat as instructed and said, "The leader announced his resignation today. I don't know who he is interested in taking over."

Wei Xuande smiled and said: "Didn't I say it before? Now that I have abdicated, I won't worry about other things. Qingyuan, you don't have to worry about me, just tell me what you think! Who do you prefer, Junior Brother Luo or Junior Brother Shi?" "

Yin Qingyuan said slowly: "Although the sect has no explicit regulations, Xuanmen has always been succeeded by the master of Qingxuan Hall. This is a consensus among people. Although the Xuande Hall has a higher level of cultivation, in the final analysis, the master is just It’s just a position, it depends on virtue and talent.”

"If someone with a high level of cultivation takes office, then why should everyone recommend him? In my humble opinion, the leader does not necessarily need to be superior in skills to the others. What is needed is to be able to balance the forces of all parties and properly handle the sect's affairs."

Yin Qingyuan is the steward of Qingxuan Hall. If Shi Mingsui can successfully take on the role of headmaster of Qingxuan Hall, according to regulations, he can be directly promoted to the master of Qingxuan Hall. This is because in the Xuanmen regulations, the master of the three halls will be promoted first by the steward of this hall.

And if Luo Qingshui is elected as the leader, he may not be able to be transferred to the position of master of Xuande Hall, because he is not the master of Xuande Hall, and his cultivation is not enough. At that time, one of the three academies may be selected to serve as the master of Xuande Hall, and He decentralized the three houses to serve as the heads of the three houses. The sovereign positions of these three houses are much higher than those of the heads of the three houses.

When he supports Shi Mingsui today, he is actually supporting himself in the future.

Wei Xuande said: "What you said makes sense. Since you think that the Xuanmen tradition should be maintained, support it if you need to! It is your responsibility to choose a new headmaster. I, an idler in the mountains, will not participate."

After the two chatted for a while, Yin Qingyuan said goodbye and left.

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On Purple Immortal Peak, in front of the cave, a ray of light fell, and the figure of an old man with white hair and beard appeared. He waved his hand, and the talisman disappeared into the room.

Not long after, a ray of light flashed out from inside, and a tall man appeared, bowing and saluting: "Uncle Tong, master, please come in."

Tong Quan'an nodded slightly, followed him into the main room of the cave, and said, "Junior Brother Peng, I'm sorry for disturbing you."

Peng Wanli stood up and returned the courtesy: "Senior Brother Tong is a rare guest. It's a great honor to come to this humble house. Please take a seat."

The two sat opposite each other. Peng Wanli turned over his hand, took out a jade pot, poured two glasses of wine, and brought it to Tong Quan'an: "Brother Tong, let's try this wine. I went to Tianfu Island a few years ago, and the Yuanming Chamber of Commerce My Taoist friend gave it to me. It is a rare item in our Xingang. If it were not a distinguished guest, I would never be willing to take it out. "

Tong Quan'an drank it all in one gulp, and the fragrance in his mouth went straight to his heart. The clothes in his Linghai Point trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but praise: "The fruit is good wine."

Peng Wanli poured him another glass. Tong Quan'an drank three sips in a row, put down the jade cup and said, "Today the headmaster announced his resignation. I wonder if Junior Brother Peng has any intention of running for the post of headmaster?"

Peng Wanli smiled and said: "Senior Brother Tong is joking, how can I have such thoughts? Even if I have the intention, I am powerless."

"So, Junior Brother Peng will not participate in the selection of head coach."

Peng Wanli nodded slightly.

Tong Quan'an said: "In that case, the choice for the head position falls between Junior Brother Shi and Senior Brother Luo. I wonder if I should ask you something?"

"Senior Brother Tong, it doesn't matter."

"I don't know who Junior Brother Peng likes more among these two?"

Peng Wanli asked, "What does Senior Brother Tong mean?"

Tong Quan'an said: "I naturally prefer Senior Brother Luo. This is not because of my personal relationship with him, but because of my public heart and the plan of the sect."

"To put it bluntly, no matter who the two of them are as the leader, they can't do anything to me. Besides, I don't have much life left and my path is hopeless. I am just waiting to die."

"The reason why I am like this is because when the sect is in crisis, you and I are in high positions and enjoy food and salary. How can we not do our best?"

"Now the sect is in crisis, with internal and external troubles, and the Demon Sect is eyeing the position of the sect's leader. The position of the sect's leader should be occupied by someone who is capable. Junior Brother Shi and I have no personal grudges, but his cultivation is indeed weaker. If he serves as the leader, wouldn't it be? What will those cultivating families think if the Demon Sect laughs at me?"

"These are real impacts and must be considered."

Peng Wanli smiled and said: "What Senior Brother Tong said is reasonable. I will think more about this matter."

Tong Quan'an said: "Junior brother Peng has always been sensible. You are the most fair and strict in the sect. But what I said today is ridiculous."

"No, no, listening to Senior Brother Tong's words is better than ten years of reading."

Tong Quan'an knew that Peng Wanli would not express his position easily, so he said no more at the moment. After the two talked for a while, they stood up and left.

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In Jiang Ming's Cave Mansion, Cheng Shuimin of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sat opposite him and said: "Today, Senior Brother Wei announced his resignation as the head of the Sect. I think the only people in the sect who are qualified to run for office are Senior Brother Shi and Senior Brother Luo. Unknown to Jiang." Who does junior brother belong to?"

"What do you think, Senior Brother Cheng?"

"The rules of Xuanmen have always been that the master of Qingxuan Hall is promoted to the position of headmaster. Now Senior Brother Shi has done nothing wrong. The sect is managed in an orderly manner. Even if the prince is abolished in the secular world, there must be a reason! Although Senior Brother Luo is better in cultivation , but he is already the master of Xuande Hall."

"Moreover, choosing a head teacher is not about fighting against enemies. Wouldn't it be absurd to choose whoever has the highest cultivation level? Then what else do we have to do? I think Senior Brother Shi is more suitable, and it is in line with the tradition of our sect. Regulation."

Jiang Ming smiled faintly: "Junior Brother Cheng is right, but I am already old and my life is not long. I no longer want to get involved in these facts in the sect. If there is no successor in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I would have resigned long ago." In this position, I put down my secular affairs and take care of myself."

Cheng Shuimin didn't say anything more, and the two chatted for a while before leaving the cave.

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Zhongzhi Peak, in Luguang Cave Mansion, Zhang Yan and Wei Xian sat opposite each other, holding candles and talking.

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Tang Ning sat cross-legged indoors to recover the lost spiritual energy in his body. The storage bag around his waist trembled. He took out the formation disk, took the talisman into his hand, and injected his spiritual consciousness into it.

Outside the cave, Zhao Liheng saw the thick fog billowing, and he flashed into the inner room and came to the assistant room. He bowed his head and said, "Senior Brother Tang, why are you calling me?"

"Li Heng, you're here, sit down!"

Zhao Liheng sat down as he was told, and Tang Ning said: "To be honest, yesterday evening, I was invited by Senior Brother Fang Xiaoyuan, the deacon of the Military Staff Department, to go to his cave. Only then did I learn that the leader had officially announced his resignation from the post of leader at the Qianxing Hall meeting yesterday. , although this news has not been made public yet, everyone who is interested should already know it.”

"The head has abdicated?" Zhao Liheng was slightly shocked: "Then who will succeed the sect as head?"

"This is exactly the reason why I came to you. Currently, Uncle Luo and Uncle Shi from Xuande Hall are the most powerful in the sect. If nothing unexpected happens, they will only be the head teachers. The senior leaders of the sect have already agreed , the head coach selection will be held at the end of the year, Li Heng! I hope you can vote for Master Luo then."

"Yes, I understand."

The two chatted for a while, then Zhao Liheng stood up and left.

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Just because Wei Xuande abdicated, an undercurrent surged within the sect.