The Sword Sect sacrificed so much to quell the chaos in the Central Spirit, yet now at this ti, you, the Sword Cleansing Pool, propose to replace the Sword Sect, which is sowhat inhumane and kicking them while they're down.
But there's no rule that says this isn't allowed.
The position of Taoist Sect has always been determined by a sect's overall strength, not by its contributions to the Human Race.
As long as you are willing to kick soone when they're down, at worst others will just say you're not decent, but it won't be enough to reject your proposal.
However, when it cos to the Sword Sect, things are a bit different.
It's true that the Sword Sect's strength has greatly decreased, but it was once the first Taoist Sect of the Human Race; a skinny cal is still bigger than a horse. Who dares to deliver the final verdict and strip it of its Taoist Sect title?
Within the Sword Sect, there's a group of sword fanatics. Even though half the sect's disciples were lost in the western expedition, isn't there still another half left?
Moreover, it's true that the Sword Sect currently lacks a Sword Immortal, but it is also well-known for its abundance of talent.
It's satisfying to kick them when they're down now, but once they're rembered by those vengeful sword fanatics of the Sword Sect, and if another Sword Immortal erges in a few years, who can withstand the Sword Sect's revenge?
Who has the courage to take the lead?
The attitude within Great Xia towards this matter is also extrely divided.
Xia Zhao doesn't matter; his mind isn't heavy, and his stance is certainly inclined towards the Sword Sect.
But the other three branches of the Imperial Clan, already of different paths than Xia Zhao and staunchly royalist, naturally present a businesslike attitude to outsiders.
In short, the invitation to the various Taoist Sects to co to Yanlan Pass for the decision on the Sword Cleansing Pool's promotion was sent according to protocol to the various domains, reaching the six great Taoist Sects.
The Six Domains were in uproar.
Who would have thought that after the Sword Sect battled tenaciously for ten years, holding onto the Central Spirit under demonic claws, it would face internal criticism from the Human Race after a brief and simple welco.
...
At this mont, in the main hall of the Sword Cleansing Pool Sect.
The high-ranking cultivators of the Sword Cleansing Pool sat in positions matching their status amidst a solemn atmosphere.
The Sect Master of the Sword Cleansing Pool, Bai Shuang Sword Master, sat alone in the main seat, gazing into the distance, seemingly deep in thought.
The hall was silent.
After a long ti, Bai Shuang Sword Master withdrew his gaze, coughed once.
Everyone in the hall imdiately beca attentive, knowing the official business was about to begin.
"We have received Great Xia's response to our request for promotion to Taoist Sect...." Bai Shuang Sword Master glanced at everyone and sneered, "The Sword Sect has always relied on the combat power of its top cultivators to be the leader among Sword Cultivator sects, owing to their scarce numbers.
After the battle of the Central Spirit, the strength of the Sword Sect greatly diminished. In terms of the combat power of top cultivators, compared to the Sword Sect, we at the Sword Cleansing Pool are vastly different, yet our number of mid-level cultivators is a hundred tis theirs."
"How can the current Sword Sect still be worthy of the title of Taoist Sect?"
"Although I respect the contributions of the Sword Sect, and admire the Qingyun Sword Immortal, the position of Taoist Sect ultimately speaks with strength."
As soon as Bai Shuang Sword Master finished speaking, the expressions of everyone in the hall began to change.
"More importantly, without the advantage of top combat power, how can the Sword Sect safeguard the Eastern Domain?
If we consider the contributions of the Sword Sect and let it hold onto the title of Taoist Sect, who will be responsible if the Eastern Domain falls?
In the eyes of the world, when we, the Sword Cleansing Pool, propose to replace the Sword Sect, it may seem like kicking them while they're down, but the truth is that we are willing to take responsibility for the rise and fall of the Human Race, willing to sacrifice." Bai Shuang Sword Master leaned back and stated calmly.
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.
Being a Taoist Sect cos with imnse responsibility, in addition to that grand title.
A Taoist Sect needs to shoulder the responsibility of guarding the domains.
This is also why the Ancestral Daoist Xia initially fixed the number of Taoist Sects at seven—because Sky Do Heaven only has Seven Domains.
The Sword Cleansing Pool wants to replace the Sword Sect, and if successful, it would an the entire sect must relocate to the Eastern Domain and take over the responsibilities of the Sword Sect, guarding Yun Pass.
From this perspective, Bai Shuang Sword Master's words seem justified.
But everyone present knows perfectly well that this is rely a lofty excuse on the part of Bai Shuang Sword Master.
——If there was truly the ambition that everyone must be responsible for the survival of the Human Race, the Sword Cleansing Pool should not be trying to replace the Sword Sect but rather strive for the Taoist Sect position left vacant by the Rinsing Spirit Sect!
But everyone knows, at this mont, the Central Spirit Domain is in turmoil, with the Demons rampaging unchecked, there's truly a raging battle.
Moreover, to drive out the Demons, the Central Spirit has suffered heavy losses, its foundation exhausted; compared to the Eastern Domain, it is certainly not a good place.
To claim the Taoist Sect position in the Central Spirit is indeed a sacrifice—guarding the Long Night Mountain Range isn't that easy.
The Taoist Sect position of the Central Spirit is like a fruit that requires one to water, fertilize, care for, and cultivate to grow.
Although many covet it, few are truly willing to take action.
It is evident that even though everyone knows the Rinsing Spirit Sect's Taoist Sect position is vacant, ultimately, only the Candle Dragon Hall has taken action, mobilizing the entire sect to support the Central Spirit Domain.
......
At this ti, the Deputy Sect Master of the Sword Cleansing Pool, Orchid Pavilion Sword Master, stepped forward to respond, "I think the Sect Master's words are quite appropriate."
Another Deputy Sect Master, Lu Tian Sword Master, smiled knowingly and also echoed, "I also agree with the Sect Master's words. The Sword Sect's contributions to the Human Race are unmatched, and none can compare. If it were in ordinary tis, we at the Sword Cleansing Pool wouldn't do such a thing as kicking them when they're down.
But now, with the battle of Dao and Demons imminent, it's not the ti to dwell on these sentints; everything must be determined by strength.
As the saying goes, those who accomplish great things do not bother with trifles. For the sake of the Human Race, we must strive for this Taoist Sect position, even if so uncomprehending cultivators disdain us, we at the Sword Cleansing Pool are willing to bear that."
With all three sect leaders speaking thus, it can be seen that the dispute for the Taoist Sect position is already an inevitable trend, with other cultivators responding in succession.
For a ti, the crowd was agitated, though many were glancing around, seeming to be worried about sothing, hesitant to speak.
Bai Shuang Sword Master's eyes rippled montarily, regaining composure, as he absent-mindedly rubbed the armrest, seemingly smiling as he said, "Submitting our request for promotion to a Taoist Sect by the Sword Cleansing Pool is reasonable and appropriate, and Great Xia, upon receipt, convened a court eting and issued invitations for all the great Taoist Sects, as well as our Sword Cleansing Pool, to participate, following the protocol set by Ancestral Daoist Xia..."
His eyes turned stern, "That young Sword Cultivator who ascended from Young Sect Leader to Sect Master, how will he respond to this reasonable and compliant protocol? Will he participate in the court eting or not? If he doesn't participate...."
"That would not only disrespect Great Xia and the six great Taoist Sects but also show disrespect to Ancestral Daoist Xia!" Orchid Pavilion Sword Master caught the aning and interjected.
Bai Shuang Sword Master responded with a smile to Orchid Pavilion Sword Master's comnt and continued, "Should that young Sword Cultivator really swallow his pride and attend the court eting, what confidence does he, a Seventh Realm Sword Cultivator, even with the identity of the Sword Sect leader, have to speak against us?"
"So, Sect Master, do you think this young Sword Sect leader will attend the court eting or not?" Orchid Pavilion Sword Master asked curiously.
Bai Shuang Sword Master thought for a mont and judged, "I think that Lu Qingshan ultimately won't dare to bear the na of disrespecting Ancestral Daoist Xia. He will likely just bring along one of the three remaining Peak Masters of the Sword Sect to support the occasion and attend the court eting together."
"But there are many cultivators in the Eastern Domain watching. As the Sword Sect leader, if he cannot handle this matter alone and shoulder the responsibility, how can others trust him to have the ability to bear the responsibility of guarding Yun Pass?
We must realize that this is rely an internal dispute for the Taoist Sect position, a fairly peaceful competition within the Human Race. The upcoming battle between Dao and Demons will be the real focus, and it will be exceptionally brutal!"
"This position as the Sword Sect leader, without sufficient strength, is destined to be difficult to occupy." Bai Shuang Sword Master's words, though not pleasant, were indeed true.
"It seems that the days ahead for this young Sword Sect leader will be difficult...." Lu Tian Sword Master sighed.
"Indeed, they will not be easy," Bai Shuang Sword Master said sternly, "To bear the burden, one must have the capacity."
In the end, Bai Shuang Sword Master stood up and, with a resolute voice, declared, "I will personally attend this court eting for the promotion to Taoist Sect in Central Heaven."
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