??Chapter 471: Chapter 457: The Struggle for the New Sect Leader of Immortal City
Chapter 471: Chapter 457: The Struggle for the New Sect Leader of Immortal City
After Qiao Fanfeng died, Ren Xiongbei, being the eldest, was naturally tasked with handling many affairs of the Immortal City. His influence was significant, and his ambition to beco the Sect Leader was clear as he constantly gathered supporters.
However, Su Zhanze had an advantage – he possessed the Dragon Slayer Sword. Its power was witnessed by all when the Immortal City fell, and now it was needed more than ever for the city’s restoration.
Feng Niani walked in, surprised at Ren Xiongbei’s ambitious nature. His desire to attain the Sect Leader’s position turned him, once an ally, into a complete antagonist.
With anger in her tone, she remarked, “This bastard has such grand ambitions. I mistook him for a decent man. But now, I see his true colors. Of course, I would prefer her son to be in that position. But Ren Xiongbei’s blatant ambition has got her worried.
“Mom, what happened?” asked Su Zhanze casually.
“Ren Xiongbei is not the man we thought he was,” Feng Niani exclaid, unable to co to terms with this revelation.
“Let him have it if he really wants it,” Su Zhanze replied, still reveling in the joy of obtaining the Dragon Slayer Sword.
“No way, my naive son,” Feng Niani shot back. “Do not be foolish enough to think that if you hand over the position of Sect Leader, he will see you as a good person. He’s like a wolf-looking dog – no matter how good you are to it, it will feel entitled to everything. Do not take for granted that the Dragon Slayer Sword ans you will have everyone’s loyalty.”
She continued, “If you hand over the leadership, he will do everything in his power to isolate us both and will gradually install his own people in all key positions, leaving us nowhere to stand in the Immortal City.”
“Is it really that serious?”
“Yes, you are young and don’t understand. Ren Xiongbei is power-hungry and will stop at nothing to fulfill his ambition. He’s already gathering people to his cause with the hope of assuming the Sect Leader’s position. He’s under the illusion that I am no longer around. But as long as I am here, the title of Sect Leader of Immortal City must belong to you.”
“Mom, do you really want your son to be the Sect Leader of the Immortal City?”
“Absolutely, Son. You’ve worked for it – you’ve killed the Mutant Winged Dragon and obtained the Dragon Slayer Sword. That’s your advantage. Everybody has seen the power of this sword, and the restoration of Immortal City solely relies on it now,” said Feng Niani, her confidence renewed.
“So, the Dragon Slayer Sword alone is enough to secure it?”
In spite of her son’s marriage to Guo Yuqing, things were definitely going in her favor. Demon Palace City would most likely side with him. If she can persuade Jiang Ouyang, they would undoubtedly have the upper hand. Feng Niani reassured her son, “Don’t worry, you are destined to be the Sect Leader, but you must absolutely not back down.”
“I can’t back down?”
“No, you can’t back down. Leave everything to . But you must hold steadfast in your pursuit to be the leader of the Immortal City – no hesitation allowed.”
“But my martial arts!”
“Don’t worry. With the Dragon Slayer Sword, you can quickly improve your martial arts. Right now, the most important thing is the position of the Sect Leader. Once lost, it can’t be regained. Once the Sect Leader of the Immortal City is confird, there will be no going back. There is only one opportunity – no second chances.”
Su Zhanze nods.
“You have to hold firm. If you don’t stand up now, you’ll be under the thumb of Ren Xiongbei in the future, doing whatever he commands. Can you bear that?”
Looking at Feng Niani, Su Zhanze understood what his mother was saying.
“Trust , you are the only one who can restore the Immortal City. This is your chance, and yours is greater than that of Ren Xiongbei. At tomorrow’s eting, I will make it happen – you will beco the Sect Leader of the Immortal City. Do not waver, understand?”
“Yes.”
After pondering for a while, Feng Niani remarked, “The most important thing is to persuade Jiang Ouyang. If he is convinced, you stand a great chance of succeeding.”
“Can Jiang Ouyang be persuaded?”
“Yes, Yuan Jingxing is dating Jiang Shizi now, isn’t he?”
Su Zhanze was surprised to learn that his mother knew about it.
“With the great bond you share with Yuan Jingxing, I am confident we can persuade him. “Feng Niani stood up, speaking again, “Regardless of what Ren Xiongbei says tomorrow, you must remain composed. Hold firm. You must beco the Sect Leader of the Immortal City.”
“Understood.”
“Good. Prepare yourself well. Rember – you have to completely sever your ties with Ren Haotian. If that man seeks you out, he could be attempting to probe your thoughts. Be cautious and never give him a chance. He is not a good man.” Aware of the fact that Ren Haotian was Ren Xiongbei’s son, Feng Niani believed that Haotian would surely side with his father.
Su Zhanze nods.
“Steady yourself.” Feng Niani stood up, the Dragon Slayer Sword bringing her imnse confidence. Regardless of the sword, she was determined to claim the position. However, now that they had the Dragon Slayer Sword and the support of Demon Palace City, her confidence was stronger.
With Qiao Fanfeng’s death, his son Qiao Haoyu took over his responsibilities. However, Hoayu and Su Zhanze had unresolved issues for years. He had no choice but to side with Ren Xiongbei now.
Aware of his own capabilities, Haoyu knew he could never beco the Sect Leader. But he detested Su Zhanze.
Ren Xiongbei quickly garnered Haoyu’s support and absorbed all of Fanfeng’s subordinate into his own ranks.
The struggle for the Sect Leader’s position was now out in the open.
Ren Xiongbei had quietly fallen out with Feng Niani over the course of these few days. anwhile, he kept drawing Fanfeng’s people to his side.
The only unfortunate event was Su Zhanze obtaining the Dragon Slayer Sword. Despite placing a tempting offer, Jiang Ouyang only gave a noncommittal nod. He did not explicitly align himself with Ren Xiongbei, leaving him confused about Ouyang’s intentions.
In the Immortal City, Jiang Ouyang was well aware of Ren Xiongbei’s narrow-mindedness, manipulative tactics, and vast ambition. After careful consideration, he concluded that if Ren Xiongbei indeed beca the Sect Leader, he might find himself being sided out.
On the other hand, he wouldn’t have to worry as much if it were Su Zhanze – given his young age, he was easier to control.
Su Zhanze didn’t exhibit grand ambitions like Ren Xiongbei, posing less of a threat to him. After all, he was an elder figure.
But for now, he didn’t know what Feng Niani and Su Zhanze were really thinking.
He was still waiting.
Suddenly soone outside said, “Feng Niani is here to see you.”
Jiang Ouyang hurriedly got up and ordered people to make tea quickly.
Feng Niani walked in with a smile.
Jiang Ouyang quickly went to greet her and said, “Senior Sister, how co you have ti to visit ?” He asked, full well knowing the answer.
“Hey, it’s indeed unjust, I should visit my junior brother more often. It’s just that there’s so much work to do right now that I hardly have any ti.”
“Uh-huh, everyone’s busy these days, we’ve got to rebuild the Immortal City.”
“Sigh, junior brother, don’t hide it from . I suppose you know why I’m here.”
Jiang Ouyang just smiled lightly in response.
“As for what we’ll be discussing at the big eting tomorrow, I assu you’ve already guessed it.”
Jiang Ouyang rely gave a slight smile and took a sip of his tea.
“I’m not going to beat around the bush, let’s be straightforward.”
“Senior Sister has always been so forthright.”
“Ren Xiongbei has taken over Qiao Fanfeng’s people, do you have any opinions, junior brother?”
“Senior Brother has passed away, his people should have a place to go.”
“Oh, I’m afraid it’s not just about giving them a place to go, but to win them over.”
The two maids brought in the tea, and Jiang Ouyang ordered them both to leave.
Feng Niani continued, “Junior Brother, do you think Ren Xiongbei won’t marginalize us if he becos the Sect Leader?”
“We are all people of the Immortal City, doing all these for the Immortal City, there shouldn’t be anything to marginalize.” Jiang Ouyang said this aloud, but didn’t really think so.
“Not everyone thinks as you do. So people have big ambitions, not rely seeking to be the Sect Leader, but perhaps wanting total control, so that we may not even have a chance to voice our opinions in the future.”
“I don’t think it will be that bad.” He pretended to say this.
“Ha, do you think I’m trying to scare you! We’ve been senior and junior siblings for so many years, don’t you know what kind of person I am? You may not even get a chance to cry in the future.”
“It won’t be that bad!” Jiang Ouyang laughed.
“Everything sounds nice now, but when the ti cos, they’ll kick you out without a second thought, and you won’t even have a shoulder to cry on.”
Of course, Jiang Ouyang understood what Feng Niani ant. He asked with a smile, “So, what is Senior Sister planning to do?”
Having heard this, Feng Niani seized the opportunity to say, “Support my son.”
“Ha.”
“Does junior brother Jiang think my Ze’er can’t beco the Sect Leader of the Immortal City? Maybe his talent isn’t extraordinary, maybe his martial arts aren’t good, but that’s all temporary. He now owns the Dragon Slayer Sword and is the master of the sword. Given so ti, he can improve rapidly. Now the Immortal City has been destroyed, it needs to be rebuilt. I’m afraid nothing is more powerful than the appeal of the Dragon Slayer Sword.”
Jiang Ouyang nodded. He agreed with her on this point.
“We can use the Dragon Slayer Sword to broadly recruit disciples from the realm of immortals and demons into our Immortal City.”
“That’s all for the future.”
“Of course, it’s all for the future. I just want to say, if my son becos the Sect Leader, it would be better than Ren Xiongbei. He could make Immortal City even stronger.”
Jiang Ouyang just smiled and kept drinking his tea.
“Ren Xiongbei is not capable of great things. The last ti when Mitra Monk destroyed Immortal City, it was because Ren Xiongbei disobeyed orders and thought he knew better. He turned back to Heavenly City. If it wasn’t for him, Immortal City wouldn’t have fallen. He must take responsibility. Junior brother, do you think Immortal City can regain its forr glory in his hands?”
Jiang Ouyang simply nodded.
“Ren Xiongbei is petty-minded, sectarian and suspicious. He only cares about himself. He refuses to see others, unless you’re willing to be his servant. Otherwise, he will just isolate you. Can you tolerate soone like him?”
Jiang Ouyang just gave a faint smile and continued sipping his tea.
Of course, Feng Niani knew that what Jiang Ouyang wanted was a condition. She was very clear about this.
She knew that Jiang Ouyang wasn’t oblivious of all this, she just stated it out loud.
She decided to start talking about conditions, which was the most crucial aspect.
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