Chapter 371 - 276: A Single Thought Becomes Demonic (2) (13,000-word Chapter) (6)
Wei Zi’ang asked with confusion, "Why is that?"
Yuan Zhixiang replied, "Although you have decent abilities, you truly don’t have the capacity to lead Sword King City in this chaotic world. The only reason you were chosen is merely because you happened to step forward."
Wei Zi’ang was puzzled: "???"
Yuan Zhixiang slowly said, "Actually, for Sword King City, it doesn’t matter who this person is, except Sword One. Because he is the one appointed by the Elder Celestial Master."
Wei Zi’ang furrowed his brow: "Why? Grand Elder, do you have some ideas about the Elder Celestial Master? Please don’t do anything foolish. The Elder Celestial Master is our Sword King City’s stabilizing needle; Sword King City can do without anyone but absolutely cannot do without the Elder Celestial Master.
The Qianyu Sect is a perfect example. Lian Nanfeng is an arrogant fool. He thought he could take over the prestigious sect Qianyu Sect following Chen Xuannong’s death. He never considered that Qianyu Sect’s influence largely owed to Chen Xuannong, the Supreme Grandmaster.
Today, just having lost Chen Xuannong, Qianyu Sect was first humiliated by Gu Zhan, then pierced through by Sword One with one sword, becoming a laughingstock soon after losing Chen Xuannong.
Grand Elder, our Sword King City is far superior to Qianyu Sect, but we are on different levels, facing different opponents. The significance of the Elder Celestial Master to Sword King City is greater than that of Chen Xuannong to Qianyu Sect. Please, don’t do anything foolish, dealing with the Elder Celestial Master is like digging your own grave!"
Yuan Zhixiang chuckled lightly and said, "You, child, are more perceptive than I imagined. Don’t worry, I and your grandfather, though old, haven’t turned muddled; we will never challenge the Elder Celestial Master.
We simply don’t allow Sword One, who was appointed by the Elder Celestial Master, to ascend as Sect Leader. Doing this doesn’t mean we are dissatisfied with the Elder Celestial Master, but because the Elder Celestial Master made a flawed decision, we need to change it."
Wei Zi’ang breathed a sigh of relief.
Yuan Zhixiang continued, "Now as chaos looms, Sword One’s character, temperament, and talent do not suit him being Sect Leader. He is most suitable to be a Sword Elder, to either preside over Sword King City or venture outside for battles, but absolutely cannot dictate Sword King City’s direction."
Wei Zi’ang asked in confusion, "Then why don’t you discuss it with the Elder Celestial Master?"
Yuan Zhixiang shook his head, "We discussed, but the Elder Celestial Master won’t listen; he is determined on Sword One being the Sect Leader."
Wei Zi’ang hesitated, "Did you not explain to the Elder Celestial Master?"
"It’s hopeless to change," Yuan Zhixiang said, "The Elder Celestial Master... how should I say, he’s been stubborn all his life, fundamentally impossible to change his mindset. From his youth joining Sword King City to later becoming world-renowned as a Land Immortal, never has he held a decision-making high-level position.
Undeniably, Elder Celestial Master’s Martial Arts talent, in the history of Sword King City over a millennium, ranks in the top five. However, he is nothing more than a martial fanatic, lacking management ability. Frankly speaking, among martial fanatics, in terms of management, he falls short compared to Gu Zhan, the brash man."
Wei Zi’ang sighed helplessly, "So, you just have to ruin Sword One?"
"There’s no other way," Yuan Zhixiang said, "The Elder Celestial Master is adamant on Sword One rising to power, and Sword One, being appointed by him, upon arrival, surely would cause the decisions of Sword King City to be swayed by the two martial fanatics. That, for Sword King City, spells utter doom."
Wei Zi’ang pondered a while, then said, "So, dealing with Sword One, it’s not just about Sword One, partially it’s about not wanting the Elder Celestial Master to interfere with Sword King City’s decision-making."
Yuan Zhixiang nodded, "Any long-standing force aiming for enduring development must understand the principle of everyone performing their duties without mutual interference, assigning roles according to each person’s capabilities.
Sword One cannot be Sect Leader; he should focus solely on cultivation, be an assured Sword Elder, and needn’t concern himself with anything else, immersing fully in Martial Arts."
Wei Zi’ang sighed, "Honestly, after hearing you, Grand Elder, talk so much, I feel it’s a pity. Had Sword One not been forcibly pushed to the next Sect Leader’s position by the Elder Celestial Master from the start, being merely a Sword Son would have been better. I wouldn’t envy him, nor would he face such tribulation!"
"It isn’t all bad,"
Yuan Zhixiang chuckled lightly and said, "Actually, today’s situation was anticipated by me and your grandfather. We never intended to destroy him, merely disapprove of him as Sect Leader, never to abandon him."
Wei Zi’ang asked in confusion, "What do you mean? Grand Elder, Sword One has turned into a Fallen Demon now?"
Yuan Zhixiang said slowly, "Therefore, we let him cultivate the Yellow Court Scripture; although his Sword Dao has fallen into demonic nature, the Cultivation Technique in his body is the most orthodox Daoist Yellow Court Scripture, which while not completely suppressing his demon nature, will prevent him from losing rationality. His demonic transformation is merely half-demonic, half-human, not reduced to a mindlessly slaughtering demon."
Wei Zi’ang suddenly understood, "So, you had him become a Fallen Demon in front of the entire Yunxi Martial World to ensure he cannot ascend as Sect Leader, forcing the Elder Celestial Master to concede his stubbornness, but not destroying Sword One. You plan to bring Sword One back to Sword King City."
"Correct."
Yuan Zhixiang nodded and said, "As I said before, neither I nor your grandfather would be foolish enough to challenge the Elder Celestial Master; naturally, wouldn’t destroy such a prodigy like Sword One either. Doing so, Sword King City wouldn’t possibly sustain its legacy over a thousand years.