Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 563 - : Recommendation (Happy New Year!)
Chapter 563: Chapter 563: Recommendation (Happy New Year!)
Within the side hall, the atmosphere was solemn.
Xu Yingyi’s resolute and powerful words ignited the blood and honor among the cultivators present.
Although everyone was currently within the Western Celestial Buddha Domain, and their rival was the powerful Buddhist Sect of the Western Region, when it came to the honor of their sect, none of the cultivators was willing to bow their heads in submission.
“Well said!”
“That’s right, we must not tolerate this!”
“Let’s fight it out with the monks!”
“Eldest Brother Xu, just tell us what to do!”
“Yes!”
The cultivators echoed one by one, expressing their support for Xu Yingyi.
“Eldest Brother Xu.”
It was at this moment that Yan Xixi of the Heavenly Zither Sect asked, “You have represented the Canglan Sect on multiple occasions to the Western Region, have you encountered anything similar before?”
Suddenly, the room fell silent, and everyone’s gaze turned towards Xu Yingyi.
Xu Yingyi furrowed his brows, then shook his head, “No.”
In Xu Yingyi’s memory, this kind of intimidation from the Buddhist Sect towards the delegates viewing the ceremony had never happened before.
It had never occurred.
Although Taoist Sects and Buddhist Sects had always been at odds, the former being dominant and the latter being weaker, the envoys representing the various major sects were never weak and thereby not easily offended by the Buddhist Sect.
Therefore, in Xu Yingyi’s previous visits to the Western Region, he received treatment that was completely appropriate to his status.
It was only after being reminded by Yan Xixi that Xu Yingyi suddenly realized — something was off about this!
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Was the earlier incident at the square the intention of the upper echelons of the Western Region Buddhist Sect, or was it just an act of degradation orchestrated by Mysterious Origin Temple on their own accord?
Xu Yingyi knew that the Western Region Buddhist Sect was not a united front; there was fierce infighting and power struggles.
He couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.
However, Xu Yingyi quickly came back to his senses and waved his hand, “Regardless of the past, the pressing matter is how we should respond now. My suggestion is to first elect a chief representative to facilitate unified action!”
The total number of Taoist delegates who entered the Western Celestial Buddha Domain with this group, and who were currently in this side hall, was one hundred seventy-six. They represented one hundred seventy-six sects of varying sizes within the Mountain and Sea Realm.
Although all the cultivators were at least of the Primary Tier of the Purple Mansion, dragon without a head was akin to scattered sand; in the event of an unusual situation, it would be difficult for them to cooperate.
Therefore, it was necessary to choose a chief representative whom everyone could trust.
The chief was not a leader but rather a representative among representatives, similar to the role of a figurehead.
They did not have the authority to issue commands.
In response to Xu Yingyi’s suggestion, everyone agreed, voicing their consent.
Many set their gazes on Xu Yingyi.
They felt that the position was tailor-made for him.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yingyi stated, “For the position of chief representative, I nominate Daoist Brother Wang Chen of the West Sea Sect. The West Sea Sect is the foremost among the Immortal Gates of the Mountain and Sea Realm, their prestige unmatched and unrivaled; the position of the chief belongs to no one but him!”
Even Wang Chen was taken aback.
Everyone had assumed that Xu Yingyi would nominate himself and thereby achieve his desire.
Especially since most of the cultivators were strangers to one another, the sociable Xu Yingyi seemed to them the best choice.
But clearly, Xu Yingyi had other ideas, “Who agrees, and who objects?”
Cut through the knot swiftly!
Just as Wang Chen was about to speak up, he suddenly heard a transmission from Xu Yingyi, “Junior Brother Wang, my nomination of you as chief is sincere, please do not decline.”
Wang Chen pondered for a moment, then swallowed back the words of refusal.
He had no interest in the position of chief representative and even found it bothersome.
He felt that Xu Yingyi would be very fitting for the job.
However, Xu Yingyi was earnest in his approach, not showing a false modesty, and his reasons were sound.
Among all the cultivator representatives, Wang Chen’s cultivation realm was not the highest.
But the sect he represented was indeed the number one Immortal Sect of the Mountain and Sea Realm.
Wang Chen was not just representing himself.
If he firmly refused, it would be easy to leave an impression of being too timid to take on great responsibilities, damaging not only his own image but also the prestige of the West Sea Sect.
If word of this got out, let alone the reaction of the West Sea Sect, Long River True Person, Wang Chen’s master, would also lose face!
“Agreed!”
“I also agree!”
“Since he’s a senior brother from the West Sea Sect, there should be no problem.”
“I support it.”
The other cultivators clearly had no desire to vie for power and didn’t think the role of chief representative was worth voicing any objection to, so they all spoke up in support of Xu Yingyi’s proposal.
The position of chief representative for Wang Chen was thus settled!
In the blink of an eye, the dust had settled.
Wang Chen’s mind raced, and he immediately stood up and said, “Since my fellow Daoists have shown me such favor, Wang will boldly assume the position of chief representative, and let us all support and retreat together!”
Everyone said in unison, “Good!”
Wang Chen flicked his finger, and a thread of wind struck a copper bell dozens of steps away.
Dang~
The copper bell, hanging from its frame, immediately emitted a clear and resonant ring.
After a moment, Zhitong, the Zhike of Mysterious Origin Temple, hurried into the side hall, laughing heartily, “Do the Upper Cultivators have any instructions?”
He was plump and round like Maitreya Buddha, his laughter giving off a friendly and benevolent vibe.
Wang Chen spoke indifferently, “Master Zhitong, since your temple does not welcome us, we plan to each go our separate ways; better not to become mutual eyesores and negatively impact the Spirit Mountain Dharma Meeting.”
At these words, everyone was stunned.
Zhitong absolutely didn’t expect Wang Chen and the others to give up on attending the event and prepare to return to their respective homes.
Nor did the other cultivators anticipate Wang Chen would make such a decision.
But after thinking it over, they all felt a surge of satisfaction!
A show of force?
The Daoist master won’t be at your beck and call!
No one voiced an objection; instead, everyone looked at Zhitong with mocking and playful eyes.
Let’s see how this monk deals with it!
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Zhitong’s forehead as he realized the situation had spiraled out of control. He quickly said with a pained expression, “Upper Cultivators, please don’t joke with this humble monk, I can’t bear such jests!”
“We are not joking,”
Wang Chen said, “If you can’t bear it, then find someone who can speak for you.”
So far, from the Mysterious Origin Temple, only a mere Zhike had come to receive these representatives of the Taoist sects.
There were limits to what Wang Chen could tolerate, and he was ready to completely turn things around!
Yet while his attitude was uncompromising, Zhitong clearly became even more submissive, “Esteemed Daoist friend, may I have your honored surname and name?”
The monk’s tone was tinged with a cautious attempt to appease.
“West Sea Sect, Wang Chen!”
No sooner had Wang Chen’s words fallen than Xu Yingyi followed up, “He is also our elected chief representative!”
“His words represent the views of all of us!”
Chief representative!
Zhitong instinctively stepped back, offering a forced smile, “Esteemed Daoist friends, please be patient, there must be some misunderstanding here, I will immediately go and call our abbot to come over!”
He hastily made his way out of the side hall, nearly tripping and falling in his rush.
The group of cultivators exchanged glances and couldn’t help but laugh.
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