Chapter 1579 Who gave you the courage?

After Xie Changsheng finished his impassioned speech, he turned around and respectfully faced Pei Jinming, clasped his fists and bowed, inviting him to take the seat of the sect leader.

The other two great elders, Zheng Kang and Yan Wenyi, also turned around and said respectfully at the same time: "Chief, please put the sect first and take over the position of the sect leader!"

In the main hall, more than 20 people, led by He Deneng, stood up and shouted in unison: "Please ask the chief elder to succeed the position of the sect leader!"

With someone taking the lead, some people who were originally undecided also stood up and followed suit.

Lei Ting, Wei Hongyi, Shui Linglong, Lao Luotuo and others were all shocked and angry. They did not expect that Pei Jinming would openly want to usurp the throne.

Also not shouting along were Yuxuan Peak's master Fan Gaoyi and Yuxuan Peak's two guardians.

There were a dozen other people who were obviously still hesitating, and their faces were filled not only with helplessness but also a hint of anger.

Pi Yangyang took in everyone's reactions.

Pei Jinming on the stage quietly revealed a smile.

However, before he could speak, Xie Changsheng looked at Duan Yulin suspiciously and asked, "Elder Duan, what do you mean? Don't you support the position of the chief successor to the sect leader?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent, and all eyes fell on Duan Yulin.

Duan Yulin is a member of the Elder Council and currently the fifth elder!

Moreover, everyone in the sect knew that Duan Yulin was actually a fence-sitter and had already sided with Pei Jinming.

Logically speaking, in this situation, he should stand up and support Pei Jinming without hesitation.

However, at this moment, Duan Yulin's face was solemn, and his expression was even full of disdain.

Therefore, many people were wondering in their hearts what Duan Yulin was thinking.

"Thank you, Elder. I think the Chief is right. The sect has its own rules, and no one can break them!"

Duan Yulin let out a sigh of relief and spoke slowly.

Xie Changsheng looked very suspicious. He stared at Duan Yulin and asked, "What do you mean?"

Duan Yulin slowly turned around, clasped his fists and bowed to Pei Jinming, and said solemnly: "Chief, Old Nine has passed away for more than three years. In the past three years, it was indeed the chief who worked hard to prevent the sect from falling into chaos.

"However, as early as half a year ago, the chief steward had already informed the sect that the new Ninth Master had succeeded to the throne! I think the most urgent thing is to invite the new Ninth Master back, let him sit on this chair and take charge of the overall situation!"

After hearing these words, there was a sudden buzzing sound in the hall, and many people gasped.

Duan Yulin is openly opposing Pei Jinming's promotion!

It can be said that no one in the sect had expected that Duan Yulin, who had always been timid and only sought to protect himself, would dare to stand against Pei Jinming at this time!

Xie Changsheng was also shocked and said incredulously: "Elder Duan, do you know what you are talking about?"

Duan Yulin said calmly: "Of course I know!"

Then, he straightened up, facing everyone in the hall, and said with a firm expression: "Everyone, the sect rules cannot be broken! Since the new Jiu Ye has succeeded to the throne, we can only recognize that the successor is the true sect leader! If we don't invite the new Jiu Ye back, but instead appoint someone else to succeed him here, the sect will probably fall into chaos again!"

As soon as these words came out, Fan Gaoyi immediately shouted: "Elder Duan is right! The chief steward has already announced to the sect that the new Ninth Master has taken office! If someone else sits on that chair at this time, it would be a usurpation of the throne!"

With a loud bang, the whole audience was shocked!

No one expected that Fan Gaoyi, who had always been known as Xie Changsheng's running dog, would also rebel at this time!

Xie Changsheng's face turned blue with anger!

Because at this time, Pei Jinming stared at him fiercely.

The meaning is clear: this is the person you trust and respect!

"That's right. Although I have just taken over the Black Witch Sect, I think what Elder Duan and Master Fan said makes sense! We in the Black Witch Sect are against appointing another leader!"

"We, Fenglei Hall, oppose the appointment of another leader!"

"I, the Red House, object too!"

"And I, Huang Xuanfeng!"

Huang Xuanfeng also stood up and said in a solemn voice.

There was another uproar at the scene, and then Xie Pan, the head of Baixuan Peak, stood up and expressed his opposition.

With shock coming one after another, Pei Jinming's face became increasingly ugly and gloomy.

Xie Changsheng was even more shocked and extremely angry.

He never dreamed that something that should have been a natural outcome would have so many people object!

"Okay, since someone objects, then listen to what I have to say!"

However, he finally suppressed his anger, raised his hand to suppress it, and spoke loudly.

The whole audience fell silent, and all eyes were on him, wanting to hear what he would say next.

"Half a year ago, the chief steward did announce to the sect that a new Ninth Master had taken over! But in the past few months, the new Ninth Master has not shown up and has completely ignored the sect! Even the chief steward has been living in seclusion in the city and has never returned to the sect once!

"Even if he really inherited the position of the Ninth Master, the chief steward should at least show up to prove it in person, right? But the chief steward has not returned to the mountain yet. Who knows how the so-called new Ninth Master got to the position?"

Xie Changsheng said confidently.

Duan Yulin's eyes flickered, and he glanced at Pi Yangyang standing behind him, and sneered, "Elder Xie, even if we want to change the new leader, the butler must be here, right?"

Xie Changsheng said without hesitation: "We have already notified the chief steward, but he has not returned to the mountain! May I ask Elder Duan, if the chief steward does not return to the mountain for one day, we will be without a sect leader for one day. If he does not return to the mountain for a year, then we will be without a sect leader for a year?"

Duan Yulin said: "The butler has not returned to the mountain, but the new Ninth Master may not be away from the mountain!"

Xie Changsheng was stunned, then smiled coldly and said, "Elder Duan, are you kidding? How come I didn't know that the new Ninth Master had arrived on the mountain?"

Pi Yangyang couldn't help but curl his lips and smile. This Xie Changsheng was really good at pretending.

He also wanted to see how Xie Changsheng, Pei Jinming and others would deal with these things next, so he shook his head slightly at Duan Yulin.

Duan Yulin was holding back and almost pointed out Pi Yangyang's location.

Seeing Pi Yangyang shaking his head, he could only force himself to hold back his anger and said unconvincedly: "Anyway, the sect rules cannot be broken! At least, before it is confirmed whether the new sect leader will return to the mountain, the position of sect leader cannot be replaced!"

The veins on Xie Changsheng’s forehead were throbbing, and a cold light flashed in his triangular eyes, exuding murderous intent.

He suppressed his anger and said loudly: "Since we are talking about rules, then I will discuss it with you. The sect stipulates that the elders have the right to exercise supervision. The old sect master suddenly passed away, and the new sect master has not appeared yet, so the elders have the right to re-elect a sect master to preside over the overall situation. Elder Duan, even if you disagree, it is four to one, is this okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Yulin said solemnly: "The Elders' Council has this authority, but it is not the Elders' Council that can decide alone! The nine major branches, the thirteen peaks, as well as the Wind and Thunder Hall and the Red Clothes House must all participate in the vote to decide on the matter of whether the sect leader will be deposed or enthroned! Elder Xie, this is correct, isn't it?"

Xie Changsheng smiled coldly. He didn't care about what Duan Yulin said at all. Instead, he felt a little relieved.

"Yes, there is such a rule! Then, let's vote by raising our hands now!"

Xie Changsheng was confident of victory. Even if Fenglei Hall, Hongyishe, Black Witch Sect, and Yuxuan Peak came out to oppose him, the other branches and peak masters would definitely stand on his side.

However, just as he finished speaking, a majestic voice suddenly came from outside: "Who gave you the courage to privately depose the sect leader?"