Chapter 366: Chapter 365 Never Surrender
Looking at the sowhat timid ng Xuanyi, Ye Fan sighed and said, "It seems your father was right. We t once, but it’s a pity he died at the hands of the Dongzheng Emperor."
"However, you don’t need to be so pessimistic. I’ve already killed the Dongzheng Emperor!"
ng Xuanyi imdiately started to kneel before Ye Fan. He had thought he would never have the chance for revenge in this lifeti, but unexpectedly, the Dongzheng Emperor was already dead.
But halfway down, he found he could go no further, as Ye Fan was supporting him with his Inner Strength.
He was shocked by Ye Fan’s power. After all, this was the man who had killed the Dongzheng Emperor. Unfortunately, he knew Ye Fan would not help him beyond this. If he could receive Ye Fan’s assistance, he could surely take firm control of the Yueshan Sect. However, Ye Fan had already done more than enough by helping him to this point.
At that mont, Ye Fan handed him the Jade Pendant. "Cherish everything your father fought to build for you. It wasn’t easy," he said. "Don’t let his death be in vain!"
Upon receiving the Jade Pendant, ng Xuanyi broke down, crying with such heart-wrenching sorrow that even Ye Fan, standing beside him, found it difficult to watch.
"Father, I fear I’ve let you down!" ng Xuanyi sobbed.
Although he wanted to carry on his father’s legacy, the Sect’s current situation made him feel utterly powerless.
Ye Fan couldn’t stand it any longer. "Show so manly courage!" he demanded. "Stop being so timid! A true man should stand tall and proud. Don’t be so weak—you are a man, not a woman!"
Spurred on by Ye Fan’s words, sothing seed to shift within ng Xuanyi.
He rose and said, "I want to, but sadly, I’m not strong enough!"
"And you think your strength is the only problem?"
Stung by the question, he looked at Ye Fan in disbelief.
"You lost from the very beginning because your spirit is weak. You’re not fit to be called a man. Did you think weakness could be a shield for everything?" Ye Fan continued. "You’re wrong. Weakness will only ensure you’re a lost cause forever."
ng Xuanyi was rendered speechless, his face flushing crimson as he stood at a loss.
"So I was wrong in these aspects," he said, deflated. "I thought it was enough to live a quiet life and cause my father as little trouble as possible. I never knew I had such a great responsibility!"
ng Xuanyi nearly collapsed. The pressure was imnse, and the realization seed to have co too late.
At this point, Ye Fan asked, "Do you want to change? Do you want to shed this cowardly, timid persona?"
"I do!" ng Xuanyi said resolutely.
"Good. Since you want to change, I’ll make an exception and help you."
"You’re willing to help ?" ng Xuanyi looked at Ye Fan in astonishnt. He never expected Ye Fan to help him, especially since they had no real connection. If a man capable of slaying a Supre was willing to help him, he could easily achieve his dreams.
"Of course," Ye Fan said. "But if I’m willing to help, you had better not disappoint ! Otherwise, what’s the point? Once I’m gone, you’ll just go back to being humiliated."
Hearing this, ng Xuanyi clenched his fists. "Please, Supre, enlighten !"
Ye Fan nodded. "First, you must understand your position. Rember your identity: you are the Young Sect Master of the Yueshan Sect! Leading the Yueshan Sect is both your duty and your rightful inheritance! So, starting tomorrow, you must declare yourself the new Sect Master!"
ng Xuanyi was stunned. He had never imagined Ye Fan’s plan would be so grand, so audacious. He had only ever dared to pursue impossible goals with his father’s backing, but now, a flicker of temptation ignited within him.
"But... what if ng Buqun tries to kill ?" he asked, his persistent fear disappointing Ye Fan.
"It seems you really can’t change your cowardly nature. Farewell!" Ye Fan said, turning to leave.
"I’ll do it!" ng Xuanyi imdiately blurted out.
Ye Fan turned back.
"Good," he said. "If ng Buqun really tries to force your hand, you absolutely cannot fear him. You must oppose him! Do you have the courage for that?"
"Yes!" ng Xuanyi declared decisively.
"Very well. I’ll be watching your performance tomorrow. If you disappoint , then I’m sorry, but I will not lift a finger to help."
As the words sank in, ng Xuanyi’s heart pounded in his chest. This was sothing he would never have dared to even consider before. But now, he did. Ye Fan’s words today had been a great help.
「The next day.」
As soon as ng Xuanyi arrived at the Yueshan Sect headquarters, he prepared to summon all the senior mbers to discuss the matter of the Sect Master’s position. He didn’t expect, however, that ng Buqun had already beaten him to it.
ng Buqun and the senior mbers were already waiting for him in the main hall.
"Xuan Yi," ng Buqun began, "the Old Sect Master has died. We are all deeply saddened by his passing. Unfortunately, our Yueshan Sect is not strong enough to avenge him!"
ng Xuanyi knew ng Buqun was about to show his true colors.
"As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day," ng Buqun continued. "Although the Yueshan Sect cannot be compared to a nation, we too cannot be without a leader. It would be perfectly appropriate for you to beco the next Sect Master. After all, the Old Sect Master built this sect with his blood and sweat.
"However, given your young age and lack of decisiveness, and because the Yueshan Sect must continue to develop, how about I take the Sect Master’s seat in your stead for now? When you have matured, I will hand the position over to you. What do you say?"
He was undoubtedly pressuring ng Xuanyi.
The crowd began to chi in. "The Deputy Sect Master has a point!"
"Wise words from the Deputy Sect Master!"
A large group voiced their agreent, siding with ng Buqun. Only a few elders who had been loyal to ng Zongshan stood with ng Xuanyi. Their numbers were too small, not even a third of the opposition. The situation looked hopeless.
They all pinned their hopes on ng Xuanyi to lead the way.
From ng Buqun’s perspective, ng Xuanyi’s submission was guaranteed. He had watched the boy grow up. He figured it wouldn’t take a minute for ng Xuanyi to yield to his pressure. Then, he could smoothly beco the Sect Master and find a suitable opportunity later to get rid of ng Xuanyi for good. His subordinates had reported that Ye Fan had already left, which made him eager to force ng Xuanyi’s hand.
The few loyal elders looked disappointed. It seems ng Xuanyi hasn’t perford a miracle after all.
At that mont, ng Xuanyi, who had been looking pale, suddenly clenched his fists. "What Martial Uncle says is right!" he declared.
Hearing this, ng Buqun felt a surge of triumph.
But ng Xuanyi wasn’t finished. "However, while Martial Uncle makes a good point, I am ready to take over the Yueshan Sect. No one is a born expert. I can temper myself and mature into the role. This is not sothing I need to trouble you with, Martial Uncle!"
At these words, ng Buqun’s face turned to ice. He never expected ng Xuanyi would dare to refute him. In the past, ng Xuanyi hadn’t dared to talk back to him even when ng Zongshan was around.
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