The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Hearing Gao Xuan's words, Mo Xingjian and Zhou Qing looked at him in disbelief.

They never thought that the first to voice opposition would be Gao Xuan, whom they had always suspected.

Moreover, he pointed directly at Master Xuanji of the Phecda Sect.

Facing Gao Xuan's words, Cao Zhengyang pondered, "Junior Brother Gao's concerns are not without reason, but we have no choice now. Besides, the Phecda Sect does not want to see the balance of the five major sects broken more than anyone else, so I think it's worth taking the risk."

Gao Xuan wanted to say something more, but at this moment, Mo Xingjian stood up, cupped his hands towards everyone, and then said, "This time, I stand with Senior Brother Gao. I also believe that the Phecda Sect is not to be trusted."

Gao Xuan looked at Mo Xingjian in astonishment, then seemed to have a realization and turned his gaze to the silent Zhou Qing standing aside.

Zhou Qing lowered his head without speaking, seemingly deep in thought.

Cao Zhengyang couldn't help but knit his brows and said, "Junior Brother Gao, Junior Brother Mo, we don't have much time left. At this moment, we need everyone to unite and work together. Why are there suddenly differing opinions?"

Afterwards, Cao Zhengyang looked towards the Supreme Elders sitting aside.

Only to see Duanmu Shu and several other Supreme Elders with calm expressions, eyes closed, as if the outside world had nothing to do with them.

After all, the current Sect Leader was Cao Zhengyang, their duty was to protect the sect.

Mo Xingjian, with a serious expression, bowed to everyone and said loudly, "Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers, Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters, at this crucial moment, we actually need to stay rational. We must not act impulsively."

"The people and things we overlook are sometimes the most deadly. I received secret information that behind the Phecda Sect is the Cangyan Daoist Palace. Don't ask me how I got this information, just ask yourselves if you're willing to gamble your life and everything on it?"

Mo Xingjian questioned everyone directly.

For a while, the crowd whispered to each other, voices of suspicion and discussion rising and falling.

Cao Zhengyang's brows furrowed even tighter, now looking at Zhou Qing.

Last night when Master Xuanji came to discuss the plan, everyone had no objections and nodded in agreement, even Junior Brother Mo had specifically added several details.

But today, not long after Junior Brother Mo left, he returned with Zhou Qing, and their attitudes drastically changed, even bringing him to this confidential meeting.

What kind of spell did this kid cast on Junior Brother Mo?

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, what if? All the Peak Masters and Hall Masters here, at least half will have to go. If we make the wrong decision, there won't be many people left to discuss things next time." Mo Xingjian said.

His words brought a deathly silence to the Great Hall.

Cao Zhengyang said nothing, lost in thought.

"Your secret line..."

"Don't know!" Cao Zhengyang had just opened his mouth when Mo Xingjian immediately refused to answer.

This left Cao Zhengyang speechless.

Now Mo Xingjian's attitude was clear: believe an outsider or trust a brother?

After a brief contemplation, Cao Zhengyang looked at Zhou Qing again and said, "It seems the turning point lies with you, Zhou Qing. Come out and explain, at least give us a reason to believe."

Zhou Qing never expected that the Sect Leader brother would suddenly focus on him.

Especially as Cao Zhengyang's voice fell, everyone turned to look at Zhou Qing, including the previously closed-eyed Supreme Elders like Duanmu Shu.

Since this child lost his cultivation, they couldn't even enter the Pocket World. The previously sent Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment disciples were all defeated by the Wandering Souls.

Being stared at by so many people, Zhou Qing looked bewildered and said, "I don't know."

Mo Xingjian promptly said, "What does my disciple have to do with it? Don't change the subject."

Cao Zhengyang, extremely speechless, looked at him and said, "After saying so much, what do you mean?"

Mo Xingjian said immediately, "In short, we can't trust Master Xuanji, but we can seize this opportunity to turn the situation to our advantage."

"You mean, we openly take the first route?" Cao Zhengyang asked, frowning.

Mo Xingjian nodded quickly, "Exactly. It might even be faster than we expect, with people from the Phecda Sect providing an escort."

Cao Zhengyang remained silent, then got up and paced back and forth, finally looking at everyone.

No one spoke; they all quietly watched Cao Zhengyang.

You are the leader we willingly chose. No matter which direction the Taiqing Sect's ship sails, they would follow without complaint.

Then, Cao Zhengyang turned his gaze to Gao Xuan and Mo Xingjian and suddenly smiled mysteriously.

"Try it, and we'll know, won't we?"

...

On Little Spirit Peak, Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu closely followed Mo Xingjian, watching him continuously pack things.

Zhou Qing's face was full of worry, inner anxiety unsettling him, fearing his wrong guess might lead others to disaster.

"What you need to do now is show everyone that the Taiqing Sect is fully prepared and ready to support at any moment!" Mo Xingjian carefully inspected the required items and solemnly instructed.

With a trace of hesitation, Zhou Qing asked, "Are you really that confident?"

At this, Mo Xingjian's mouth curved into a mysterious smile, with a hint of admiration and respect in his eyes. Lowering his voice, he whispered to the two, "Actually, we were all fooled by Senior Brother Sect Leader."