Chapter 724 - 698: Preparing to Return to Great Wei
Chapter 724: Chapter 698: Preparing to Return to Great Wei
In the past, there were very few who could unlock the Eight Restrictions.
If it weren’t for the sudden appearance of Song Xiaobing and Song Xiaodie, there would have been only two prodigies who unlocked the Eight Restrictions in the entire Five Immortals City.
One of them was the Sect Leader, Nalan Xing.
Nalan Xing had immense prestige in Five Immortals City; it would not be an exaggeration to say that everyone in the city respected him.
Throughout the years, the reason Nalan Xing didn’t manage affairs directly...
The most direct reason was that within the sect, no one dared to question him at that time.
Most of the time, whatever he said was final.
Nalan Xing felt that such a dictatorial situation was not beneficial for the development of Five Immortals City.
Besides, in recent years, he had some insights.
His cultivation power had made another breakthrough in the past two years.
Thus, the day-to-day management of Five Immortals City was handed over to the Vice Sect Leader.
However, Nalan Xing’s intention to step down from his role as Sect Leader was something no Elder present would agree to.
Even the Vice Sect Leader looked at Nalan Xing with shock written all over his face.
"Sect Leader, this is my mistake, what does it have to do with you?
Supreme Elder’s ramblings cannot be taken seriously!
Without me, Shen Xiang, Five Immortals City won’t have any significant trouble.
But without you as Sect Leader, this Five Immortals City will face major issues!"
Though Elder Shen was speaking up for Shen Xiang, Shen Xiang would not align himself with his uncle.
If Nalan Xing really steps down as Sect Leader, Five Immortals City will undoubtedly fall into chaos.
There were so many Elders present, each with different interests.
But they shared a common interest: Five Immortals City had to continue to prosper.
From this perspective, they all understood how impactful Nalan Xing’s stepping down would be.
In the loft, other Elders also spoke up.
"Please, Sect Leader, take back your words; in the current Five Immortals City, aside from you, who can lead...?"
The Elders all tried to persuade him.
But Nalan Xing simply waved his hand, not wishing to explain further.
"The decision is made, there’s no need to say more.
Shen Xiang, stay behind, I have some words to share with you.
Everyone else, please leave first.
If Elder Shen has nothing urgent, please rest for now as well.
In your free time, Elder Shen, please consider whether a suitable heir can be proposed for Sect Leadership."
Having finished speaking, Nalan Xing invited everyone to leave immediately.
The authority others could only dream of, seemed endless and inexhaustible for Nalan Xing.
Nalan Xing asked the Elders to leave, as if under a spell, they obediently complied and left.
Only, before leaving, their gazes swept over the Supreme Elder at the side.
The blame in their eyes was hard to conceal.
Elder Shen felt wronged too, he did not wish for Nalan Xing to relinquish the position of Sect Leader.
He was just trying to speak up for Shen Xiang, to preserve his position as Vice Sect Leader...
Soon, in the loft, only Nalan Xing and Shen Xiang were left.
"I know this matter might bring great trouble to the sect.
Shen Han now has assassinated three core disciples of Tiger Peak Manor and can break You Wanying’s Poisonous Mist Incarnation.
With such strength, if he strikes against us, Five Immortals City will face significant trouble."
Standing in the room, Shen Xiang spoke first.
He thought that Nalan Xing’s anger and his removal from the position were due to the influence brought by Shen Han.
However, upon hearing this, Nalan Xing just shook his head.
"Today’s conversation with you is indeed related to Shen Han, but it’s not about fearing he will be a threat to Five Immortals City.
In fact, I have learned a bit about that child’s conduct.
If we haven’t harmed anyone close to him, he has no intention of making enemies.
Outside, people say this child is ruthless, but carefully consider this, aside from people from Tiger Peak Manor, whom else has Shen Han hurt?"
Nalan Xing’s words made Shen Xiang pause for a moment.
"This child, Shen Han, it’s clear you’ve underestimated him and did not anticipate the potential behind him.
But that’s not the most critical; the most critical is you’ve lost your loyalty.
Junior brother, we’ve gathered in Five Immortals City, is it just for profit?"
The loft was very quiet.
Nalan Xing asked this, and Shen Xiang furrowed his brow and looked at him.
Pausing, he couldn’t help but respond:
"If not for profit, then why?
Why would so many young people come to our Five Immortals City if we couldn’t provide resources or solve their doubts?"
Why do the younger generations choose a major sect, why choose a powerful sect?
Undoubtedly, there’s a profit motive.
In a powerful sect, the benefits available to the disciples are naturally much more plentiful.
But Shen Xiang seemed to think that seeking profit was everyone’s only choice.
"Junior brother, when we were the young generation, were we driven by profit?"
Shen Xiang paused, turned to look back at Nalan Xing, wanting to argue.
But before he could speak, Nalan Xing spoke first.
"It’s said that all people, all matters in the world, are driven by profit.
But think back, if we had been solely after profit when we were young, would we still be in Five Immortals City now?
Back then, so many sects stronger than Five Immortals City wanted to recruit us.
If we wanted to go, which sect couldn’t we join?
If it were for profit, would we, as senior brothers, bother to stay in Five Immortals City?"
Outside the loft, it seemed to start snowing again.
The white snow piled on the eaves.
"A sect that loses its integrity loses its chain.
Clearly, Tiger Peak Manor is just a small sect; why does it invoke such fear in people?
Think carefully, junior brother, if the sect were only about profit, why would Tiger Peak Manor give up so many resources just seeking revenge.
Pursuing profit is not wrong in itself, but you need to think carefully about the connections."