Chapter 466: Chapter 176: The Nine Positions of Samantabhadra, Forming an Alliance with Xian Yurong!_1
"Choose the disciples who will go?"
Hearing Li Daoran’s words, everyone quieted down. A sudden understanding flashed through their minds. So this was why Li Daoran had gathered everyone here - he wanted to choose disciples from all the Peaks.
"Sect Leader Elder Brother, what do you mean by this?" Bai Yunzi took a step forward and asked Li Daoran.
Li Daoran said, "The Nine Virtues of Universality are new births in heaven and earth, only disciples under forty years old can inherit them."
"Coincidentally, among the disciples we accepted in this generation of our Sect, all of them are within this age limit."
"So I plan to set up a challenge, allowing the disciples to compete for the opportunity to go. What do you all think of this approach?"
Having said this, Li Daoran turned his gaze on everyone present. This was the only solution he could think of at the moment.
This method is not exactly fair, and for many low-ranking disciples, it is even exploitation. But there’s no other choice.
The Nine Virtues of Universality is a significant matter, with many eyes on him. Just because you go doesn’t mean you’ll be able to obtain it.
If an ordinary disciple goes for something this monumental, the only outcome would be the waste of a seat and nothing more.
As much as he hates to admit it, survival of the fittest, the strong eat the weak, power rules. This has always been the theme of the world!
This is precisely what puts Li Daoran in a difficult position. If the decision is based on strength, at least one major Peak in the Sect would be left out.
That’s why he gathered all the Peaks.
After Li Daoran finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
As leaders of their respective Peaks, they naturally thought of what Li Daoran had come up with.
And precisely because they thought of it, they remained silent.
"If any of you have something to say, feel free to speak your mind." Seeing this, Li Daoran spoke again.
However, despite Li Daoran’s words, no one spoke, and the scene was about to fall into silence again when finally, someone stood up from the crowd.
"Sect Leader Elder Brother, let’s go according to what you said. I think your plan is quite good."
This was an elderly man stepping into old age, with temples slightly grey. He looked at Li Daoran with dim eyes.
This old man was the Peak Master of a sub-peak in the Tianshui Sect, and his sub-peak was only slightly better off than Daozang Mountain a few years ago.
It belongs to the Peaks that are destined to have nothing to do with this event!
"Elder Chen, you...?"
Seeing the old man stand up, Li Daoran wanted to say something, but ultimately could not utter a word. In the end, all he could do was sigh.
The old man’s name was Chen Shifeng, and he should be considered Li Daoran’s elder brother in the order of entering the Sect.
However, according to traditional respect for elders and distinction between legitimate and illegitimate, in the Tianshui Sect, only the legitimate disciples of the main peak can call Li Daoran elder brother.
The disciples from other peaks, regardless of how long they have been in the sect, if they are in the same generation, all call the sect’s leader elder brother.
So, the old man addressed Li Daoran as elder brother.
Seeing Li Daoran’s sigh, the old man didn’t mind. He shook his head and said,
"Sect Leader, you don’t need to worry about us. If we can’t go, then we can’t go. The survival of the fittest is the law of this world."
"If the kids on the mountain can’t go, it’s because they are not capable enough. You can’t blame others for that."
"On the contrary, if some excellent kids can’t go, that would really be a loss."
"The only fairness we can give them is relative fairness. We can’t help with the rest. I believe the kids on the mountain also understand this."
With that, the old man looked at Li Daoran and saluted him with a serious bow.
"So, whether it’s for the sect or for those excellent disciples, please let the disciples who have the chance to compete go."
"Yes, Sect Leader Elder Brother, let those disciples who have the chance to compete for the seats go."
"I agree."
"My Spirit Dao Peak is voluntarily withdrawing from this matter!"
"My Great Dao Peak is also willing to withdraw!"
"...."
Then, a miraculous scene occurred. After the old man finished speaking, many Peak Masters echoed him immediately.
Without exception, they all belonged to Peaks that would be certainly excluded if Li Daoran’s plan was to be carried out.
However, even though they lost the opportunity to visit the Central Continent, they didn’t seem to have any regrets by their appearances.
"My Elder Brothers, you... you..."
Upon seeing their reactions, Li Daoran was rendered speechless.
"Thank you for all your considerations, my Elder Brothers." Eventually, all he could do was express his gratitude with a respectful bow.
How great of a determination it took to give away the chance that was within reach!
"Well then, since it’s decided, let’s determine the participants for this time."
When they finished, Li Daoran adjusted his state and spoke to everyone.
"Agreed."
Hearing Li Daoran’s words, all the Peak Masters nodded in agreement, including Lin Qingxue and Chen Yi. However, due to their younger generation’s position, they couldn’t get involved in such a scenario and could only go with the flow.
After some discussion, the list of participants was finalized.
Without exception, all the names on the list were from the 39th generation of disciples.
Wang Tingfei, Zhou Xiaoye, Ye Daoran, Qian Sheng, Wang Shikai, Dao Ningye, Jiu Chaoying, Li Xuandao, Zhang Jiuer, Chen Yi, Lin Qingxue, Li Zhiwan, Mao Ruxue.
The number of disciples going is not many, but they are basically all the elites of this generation in the Tianshui Sect.
