Chapter 1101: Chapter 1101: The Position of Team Leader
"Becoming the leader of the first group is not only a great challenge and honor for oneself, but also comes with substantial benefits."
The Spiritual Heart Saint remained silent before speaking again, "Disciples serving as leaders can receive an extra portion of the Saint Body Ointment from the Sect every month."
Wow!
The moment the three words ’Saint Body Ointment’ were mentioned, a commotion immediately erupted among the crowd of disciples.
The Saint Body Ointment is the holy medicine used to refine the Saint Body, incredibly precious. Becoming a leader means getting an extra portion every month, which is absolutely worth it.
Even if one gets kicked out of the first group, it’s still worth it.
Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang were immediately eager to act.
"However, if you fail to meet my requirements, all of the Saint Body Ointment must be returned, not missing a single bottle."
Aware of people’s thoughts, the Spiritual Heart Saint casually added.
Upon hearing these words, the entire plaza fell silent.
This leader position is a hot potato; whoever takes it will be unlucky.
Moreover, neither Gu Wuqing nor Leng Qianshang, the strongest in the group, spoke, making others even less qualified to take the leader position.
Even the temptation of the Saint Body Ointment meant little to them.
But at this moment, Zhou Qingqing suddenly stepped forward, attracting the gaze of many.
"Teacher Spiritual Heart, I think there is someone suitable to take the leader position."
Zhou Qingqing raised her head and suddenly spoke.
"Who?"
The Spiritual Heart Saint’s eyes twitched slightly and asked.
"Him."
Zhou Qingqing raised her finger, pointing straight at Ling Chen.
"Isn’t this Junior Brother Ling Chen a direct disciple of Senior Brother Free and Unrestrained Marquis? Moreover, he’s the champion of the Heavenly Sword Tournament, hailed as the number one young genius on the Nine Provinces Land. I think he’s undoubtedly the most suitable person for the leader position."
Once these words were spoken, all eyes were fixed on Ling Chen.
Poor guy.
That’s what everyone thought; this cut was deep and ruthless.
It’s practically pushing Ling Chen into the fire pit.
"Oh? You’re the newly accepted disciple of Senior Sister Shen Bingxin, Ling Chen."
The Spiritual Heart Saint’s bright eyes slightly lit up; she had heard Ling Chen’s name before. She knew very well Shen Bingxin’s disciple acceptance standards and never thought, after the Free and Unrestrained Marquis, there could still be someone capable of entering Shen Bingxin’s circle.
"It seems you are indeed a suitable candidate for the leader position. Within a year, can you rank among the Twelve Divine Marquises? Do you have that confidence?"
The Spiritual Heart Saint stared directly at Ling Chen.
To this, both Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang sneered; even they didn’t dare say they could rank among the Twelve Divine Marquises within a year, let alone Ling Chen.
"I have."
To everyone’s surprise, Ling Chen nodded, not only freezing both Gu and Leng momentarily but also causing Lin Wan behind Ling Chen to suddenly change color.
Hadn’t Ling Chen just been timid, unwilling to argue with anyone, and now he suddenly seemed so confident?
Ranking among the Twelve Divine Marquises within a year is no joke; with Ling Chen’s strength, it’s definitely impossible.
Could it be that this brat is risking everything for the sake of the Saint Body Ointment?
The Spiritual Heart Saint nodded slightly, "Good! In that case, from now on, you are the leader of the first group. When I’m not here, you will be responsible for managing all Lingyue Island disciples in the first group. As the leader, you must also encourage everyone to cultivate diligently, guiding their cultivation, truly playing a leading role."
"Disciple obeys."
Ling Chen’s expression remained unchanged as he bowed to the Spiritual Heart Saint.
If extra Saint Body Ointment can be obtained, it’s not worth not taking the leader position.
"What, this brat just became our leader?"
Hearing the Spiritual Heart Saint’s words, many disciples showed discontent.
Each one of them is a Son of Heaven, proud and unwilling to accept anyone. Now, they have to follow Ling Chen’s orders; it feels very frustrating.
What is Ling Chen but a seeker of fame, without seeing any real skill, yet he took the leader position.
But earlier, the Spiritual Heart Saint had asked them, and none dared to take the leader position, treating it as a hot potato, tossing it around. Now Ling Chen claims he can meet the requirements and has been appointed leader by the Spiritual Heart Saint. If they cited objections, it would certainly displease her.
Nonetheless, not a single person among them was convinced by Ling Chen.
The Spiritual Heart Saint said nothing, for competition among disciples can foster strength growth. If Ling Chen can’t hold onto his leader position, there’s nothing she can do.
She’ll have to see if Shen Bingxin’s judgment, this Ling Chen, will be the next Free and Unrestrained Marquis or a Shang Zhongyong.
At this moment, another streak of light passed through the air, and a female disciple in blue clothing descended, addressing the Spiritual Heart Saint, "Elder Thirteen, the Island Master has matters with you, please proceed to the Water Moon Palace."
"Good."
The Spiritual Heart Saint nodded her head and then looked upon the sixty members of the first group, saying, "Today, you will cultivate on your own; tomorrow, we will continue our lessons."
After speaking, she glanced at Ling Chen, "Ling Chen, as the leader, today’s training is to be responsibly handled by you."
Ling Chen merely nodded, watching the Spiritual Heart Saint leave.
"Annoying it is that from now on, we have to listen to a newcomer. What makes him so outstanding to take the leader position?"
After the Spiritual Heart Saint left, a core disciple sneered at Ling Chen, expressing strong discontent.
"Let us pretend this leader doesn’t exist, for I’m not letting myself be ruled by someone weaker than me."
Another core disciple also coldly laughed.
"If you have skills, why didn’t any of you dare speak when the Spiritual Heart Half-Saint asked?"
Lin Wan frowned slightly, "At the very least, Ling Chen dared to be the leader, which is more than any of you can say."
"This Brother Ling Chen indeed is commendably brave; however, it’s unfortunate that if he fails to meet the leader’s requirements, his courage will become a joke."
Gu Wuqing sarcastically remarked.
"Valuable is a person’s self-awareness; those without it will meet a tragic fate."
Leng Qianshang also coldly added.
"It appears all of you have great objections to my leadership."
At this point, Ling Chen finally spoke, glancing at everyone before casually saying, "Yet, now that Teacher Spiritual Heart has appointed me leader, I have no choice but to impose my arrangements on you; otherwise, I’ll have to expel someone from the group."
"Hehe, Ling Chen, do you genuinely believe your leadership is deserved?"
Zhou Qingqing stepped forward with her sword, eyes revealing a cold gleam, "Unless you defeat me, no one here will acknowledge you."
"Fine, I’ll give you three chances."
Ling Chen realized it’s time to act; the opportunity to establish authority using Zhou Qingqing had just presented itself.
