books44 Chapter 944 Election (2)
Chapter 944 Election (2)
Chapter 944 Election (Part Two)
"Alright. Everyone's here, so..." Lin Mu slowly began, "Let's begin today's tasks."
For the first time ever, he didn't talk about the content of cultivation. Instead, with a solemn expression, he began to recount the origins of the Myriad Manifestations School, the source of its philosophy, and the major events that had occurred in the school's history.
"The meaning of all phenomena is beyond description; it encompasses the imagery of all things in heaven and earth... From all phenomena arises the formless, and from the formless transcends the formless..."
The content was extremely tedious and boring, and coupled with Lin Mu's distinctive, melodious, and hypnotic voice, it made people drowsy.
Chunhui sat to the side, looking bewildered, her eyes darting around, her mind clearly elsewhere. Han Yi, however, listened with great interest. This knowledge was absolutely secret to him; even if it didn't involve cultivation to become stronger, knowledge itself was power, a form of power distinct from mere violence.
If he could do it all over again, he would definitely choose the path of a wise man like Chu Xuan, who strategizes, wins with intelligence, and crushes the enemy with overwhelming force, rather than the violent maniac he is now.
"Essentially, the twelve images of the school represent the highly accomplished path explored by our predecessors, which is what we call the school's philosophy."
The leader's responsibility is to pass on these ideas, carry them forward, and even go further, innovating and creating a stronger new path for future generations.
Finally, Lin Mu's tone became slightly trembling as he finished his narration.
"Alright. Now it's just the two of you left. Do you still have any questions about the school's philosophy and history?" "No." Chunhui shook her head. She had grown up in the school since childhood, so she naturally knew these things very well.
Han Yi also shook his head.
There really wasn't much to ask; it was just some subjectively recorded history, things that had long been settled, and Lin Mu explained it very clearly.
“Hmm… Now that you all understand…” Lin Mu sat up straight and suddenly became solemn. “As the Grand Elder of the School, I propose that Han Yi become the twenty-fourth School Leader.”
Chunhui, as the senior disciple of this generation, you represent the opinions of all the disciples. Do you have any objections regarding the selection of the sect leader?
According to the rules of the school, there is a series of complex procedures to successfully become the leader of the school.
First, several people are selected as candidates for party leader, and then one party leader is elected from among the candidates.
The election here actually refers to the occasion where candidates showcase their talents.
The order of seniority and status, the disparity in strength, the accumulation of substantial wealth, and the existence of external investment...
A comparison of intellectual and physical strength, background and overall capabilities.
The election process was extremely rigorous, with only one person able to win.
The final winner is not guaranteed to become the leader of the school.
The subsequent democratic vote is the most crucial step.
Voting involves various stakeholders, including disciples, hall masters, elders, and even external forces, all of whom have a certain voting right.
Only those who receive more than 50% of the votes can be considered true faction leaders.
of course.
The current situation of this school of thought...
With only Han Yi as the candidate for the leader, the so-called election was skipped, and the final step of voting was taken.
"I…..."
Chunhui fell silent for a moment.
She glanced at Han Yi, then at Lin Mu, a strange sadness welling up in her eyes.
“Chunhui Ru, on behalf of all the disciples, agrees.” Her expression was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, but her gaze towards Han Yi was somewhat complicated.
It was a look that carried a hint of relief and hope.
It's like someone who has been drifting at sea for a long time suddenly seeing an island in front of them.
That was the hope of finally feeling relieved and putting down the heavy burden.
“Very good.” Lin Mu nodded, unsurprised. He turned to Han Yi, his face hopeful. “According to the rules, everyone must participate in the voting process, including Elder Hui. She is the school's totem beast, her status is even higher than mine as the Grand Elder…”
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He paused briefly to allow Han Yi time to process and absorb the information, lest he say too much and become unable to process it.
"Although everyone in the school has the right to vote, there is still a distinction in the actual weight of the votes... Theoretically speaking, unless the school leader can directly obtain the votes of all disciples, hall masters, and allies of the school, the main factor is still the opinions of the elders and the school leader..."
No matter how close the alliance is, they are always outsiders, and their vote carries the least weight.
A vote cast by an ordinary disciple carries far less weight than a vote cast by a hall manager.
The importance of the elders and the first elders goes without saying.
The final voting power held by the party leader is extremely important.
'Isn't this the so-called democratic election voting method from my previous life...' Han Yi thought to himself, his eyes showing surprise, and nodded to indicate that he understood. "But now... I'm the only elder... and since your votes have exceeded half, then Elder Hui's vote doesn't matter." Lin Mu seemed to be thinking about something, looking depressed, with a hint of sadness in his expression.
Let it be quiet for a moment.
Lin Mu composed himself and said solemnly.
"Then I hereby announce... the twenty-fourth leader of the Myriad Manifestations lineage is..."
"Wait! I disagree!!"
Suddenly, a man's stern shout came from outside the main hall.
A young man with a gloomy face strode into the hall, accompanied by several men and women dressed in brocade robes.
"Elder, aren't you being a bit too biased? I, Lu Chenxin, have been a candidate for sect leader for quite some time, and it's only been a few days? You've given the sect leader position to a newcomer without a word?"
The young man leading the group had a sinister expression and a sarcastic voice; he was none other than Lu Chenxin, who had been missing for several days. "Lu Chenxin?!"
Elder Lin Mu suddenly stood up. His face trembled and his knuckles turned white, which showed that he was extremely agitated.
"You... how dare you come back? Saying such things... do you really think... what you've done... is completely undeniable?"
"Oh? Why can't I come back?" Lu Chenxin asked in surprise. "My status as a candidate for sect leader was decided by you personally. What? Did you say you would cancel it?"
"You...?!" Lin Mu's mouth trembled with anger. "Then I'll tell you right now, Lu Chenxin, you've been expelled from the school. Get out!"
"Elder Lin Mu has quite a temper. He just wants to expel someone without any regard for the rules of the Holy Palace."
The crowd dispersed, and Lou Tengyun, with a slight smile on his face, slowly walked to the front of the line.
He stood tall and straight, looking down at Lin Mu from his high position. His flawless white clothes seemed to be radiant, with a kind of brilliance that made people dare not look directly at him. His white clothes were as white as snow, like an ethereal immortal, with a graceful demeanor.
"So it's Young Master Tengyun of the Tianhu School who has come in person. My apologies for my rudeness." Lin Mu took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and looked over expressionlessly.
He had actually spotted Lou Tengyun in the crowd long ago, which is why he spoke first to rebuke Lu Chenxin and try to drive him away.
It seems that Lu Chenxin's backers are from the Tianhu School, which is the key to solving the problem.
"Young Master Tengyun, may I ask what brings you to my Myriad Images School? I don't recall inviting you. It's rather unacceptable for you to come without prior notice."
"Uninvited? We're not the kind of guests who are unwelcome." Lou Tengyun chuckled. "This young master loves making friends, and now that I've heard that a friend is in trouble, I naturally need to lend a helping hand. Don't you think so, Lu Chenxin?" He took a step back, making way for him.
“According to the records of the Holy Palace, I am still considered a candidate for sect leader, so I am qualified to participate in the sect leader election.” Lu Chenxin stepped forward, his face gloomy.
“In the process of running for faction leader, it is also in accordance with the rules to win over outside supporters, find allies, and obtain investment from external forces. If the elders have forgotten, they should remember now that they have been reminded.”
Cooperating with the Tianhu School is tantamount to asking a tiger for its skin.
Lu Chenxin was a smart man and naturally understood this.
Even if he becomes the leader of the school and reclaims the Myriad Manifestations School, the best outcome would be nothing more than holding the title of leader without any dignity, or simply leading the entire school to join the Heavenly Tiger.
Even more likely, the other party might simply kill them to silence them.
He has no other choice now. If he doesn't find a way to repay the huge investment the Tianhu School placed in him, then his fate will be...
so…...
Lu Chenxin knew that the Tianhu School was very likely to turn its back on him, but he was forced to do so.
Let's take it one step at a time and focus on surviving first before thinking about the future.
"Allies?" Lin Mu's chest heaved with anger. "There is indeed a rule for running for faction leader, but are these allies you've chosen? Since when... people from the Tianhu School can be considered allies?"
External forces are indeed qualified to interfere in the election of a faction leader, but they must be those with close ties to the faction.
To put it bluntly, you need to have a cooperative relationship with the school of thought, a good relationship, or even be in complete harmony with it, like an ally of the main branch or a branch.
Tianhu School...
How did those spiritual fields surrounding the Myriad Manifestations School get lost?
The suppression the school had suffered, the resource points seized from it, and the disciples who left one by one...
Putting everything else aside, how did Lan Qing, whose qualifications were only slightly inferior to Lu Chenxin's, manage to get to where she is today?
Wasn't it the Tianhu School that used coercion and enticement to drive them away?
Although the other party didn't openly display their power or make a big show of it, Lin Mu knew in his heart that there was no other force besides Tianhu.
This relationship...
Lu Chen thought to himself that the purpose of having Tianhu run for sect leader was self-evident.
"Elder, you are mistaken. We are not outsiders. I, Lou Tengyun, was persuaded by Chen Xin to abandon darkness and embrace the light. I have already left Tianhu, established my own sect, helped my friends, and participated in the election. What's wrong with that?" Lou Tengyun said with a smile.
"..."
Lin Mu stared coldly at the person opposite him, his face expressionless.
The leader and deputy leader of the Tianhu School are both direct blood relatives of Lou Tengyun. They can leave or join at any time; it's just a matter of a word.
He knew in his heart that Lu Chenxin had led a group of outsiders, and from the Tianhu School, with whom he had a long-standing feud... they had infiltrated the school and penetrated its heartland...
The meaning behind this... is obvious to everyone, no need to overthink it.
only…...
He couldn't bring himself to say these words.
The current Wanxiang School is far too weak compared to the powerful Tianhu School.
So weak that even before speaking or expressing an opinion, they have to carefully consider their words.
“Young Master Tengyun…please speak frankly. If it is within my power, we can discuss it.” Lin Mu took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. “You don’t come here unless you have something to say. If there is nothing else…please leave.”