The vitality was slightly turbulent, and the old man's robes were swaying slightly. He had a white beard and white hair, and he had a rather immortal demeanor.
Ding Jianxiao struck the old man with his sword and hurriedly bowed and saluted, saying: "Master."
All the senior officials of the Lingxi Sword Sect also stood up and saluted: "See the Supreme Elder!"
This old man is none other than Zhang Xuanche, the Supreme Elder of the Lingxi Sword Sect and the former leader of the Lingxi Sword Sect. He is quite famous in the rivers and lakes of Canglan Dao. The Lingxi Sword Sect reached its peak when he was in his hands.
At that time, the Lingxi Sword Sect could only be regarded as a first-class sect, but its influence was not very great. Until Zhang Xuanche took over as the sect leader, the Lingxi Sword Sect once became a first-class force that could be ranked among the top three in Pingyang Mansion. In that generation, there were five or six great cultivators, and there were more than two hands of warriors who had reached the peak of the innate world. The current leader of the clan, Ding Jianxiao, was his direct disciple.
It’s just that what goes up must come down,
As Zhang Xuanche and his generation retired from the stage and died of old age, the Lingxi Sword Sect began to decline.
In Ding Jianxiao's generation, there was only one great cultivator named Ding Jianxiao. There were quite a few great innate warriors, but there were only a few peak innate warriors who could stand alone.
This is why Ding Jianxiao let the second- and third-rate forces in Youyang come forward, because the Lingxi Sword Sect could no longer completely suppress such a large territory, so it simply strengthened cooperation with the major local forces. As the saying goes, blocking is worse than blocking. sparse.
But, this has lasted for nearly twenty years,
The new generation of Lingxi Sword Sect is even more inexperienced.
Under such circumstances, Ding Jianxiao met the Mangshan Bandit, and the two parties reached a cooperation.
The Lingxi Sword Sect provides weapons and elixirs to the Mangshan Bandits, while the Mangshan Bandits provide the Lingxi Sword Sect with natural materials, treasures, treasures and money, so that the new generation of Lingxi Sword Sect disciples can have many better training resources.
The effect is also very significant,
In just two years, a large number of disciples have emerged from Lingxi Sword Sect who have made rapid progress in cultivation.
However, everything is accompanied by pros and cons.
While Lingxi Sword Sect enjoys benefits, it must also bear corresponding risks. Now, the risks have arrived.
Once the Lingxi Sword Sect is confirmed to have colluded with the Mangshan bandits, they will instantly transform from a well-known and upright sect into a martial arts scum that everyone wants to beat.
"Master..."
Ding Jianxiao felt very uncomfortable when he looked at his white-haired master who was nearly a hundred years old.
Zhang Xuanche is old and has not intervened in the affairs of the sect for many years. In order to be able to stay longer for the Lingxi Sword Sect, he has been in seclusion these years to think of ways to extend his life.
Ding Jianxiao knew Zhang Xuanche's good intentions. Now that he saw Zhang Xuanche had to leave the seclusion, he felt absolutely sorry for his master. He choked up and said: "Master, I'm sorry, my disciple has failed to live up to your expectations. The sect is with me." I am getting more and more miserable in my hands, and now I have been forced to this point by a child with a yellow mouth. Jianxiao is ashamed of you and the sect!"
Zhang Xuanche sighed slightly, patted Ding Jianxiao's shoulder lightly, and said: "You have worked hard for the sect these years, and master has seen it. You are already very good. I will always think of you as a master. When I was a child, I was so high-spirited that I always liked to lie in my master's arms and pull my beard. But in these years, I have never seen you really laugh. Jianxiao, you have always been my most satisfied disciple, and also my most satisfied disciple. The teacher’s greatest pride!”
"Master..."
Ding Jianxiao's nose felt sour, and suddenly he wanted to run into his master's arms and cry loudly when he was wronged like before.
only,
He is now the leader of a faction,
He is no longer the kid who doesn't have to think about anything.
Zhang Xuanche chuckled lightly and said: "In the eyes of master, you will always be that child. Jianxiao, my master can help you with this matter."
Ding Jianxiao took a deep breath, suppressed the confusing emotions in his heart, cupped his hands and said: "Master, please give me guidance!"
Zhang Xuanche sat on the chair and said slowly: "Although my master has never met Gu Zhan, through the stories told by his disciples, I probably understand that his character is very similar to that of the master swordsman of our generation."
Ding Jianxiao and all the senior officials were slightly shocked.
Ba Dao is now one of the top ten celebrities in the world. He is a mountain that has stood tall in the world for decades. One person and one sword once suppressed an era.
Ding Jianxiao and others did not expect that Zhang Xuanche would have such a high opinion of Gu Zhan.
Zhang Xuanche chuckled and said: "You have experienced the era of Ba Dao, so you don't understand. I can tell you that when Ba Dao first entered the world, he was similar to Gu Zhan today. Wherever he went, he either surrendered or died. , there is no third way.
However, Gu Zhan does not have the background of Ba Dao, and his talent is much inferior. Ba Dao was already a grandmaster when he was twenty years old, so this Gu Zhan can be regarded as a weakened Ba Dao! "
Ding Jianxiao and others breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhang Xuanche continued: "However, the two of them have very similar personalities. Therefore, Jianxiao, your previous plan had a big flaw. You only wanted to block the pressure from the Beidou Gang's helm, but you ignored Gu Zhan. With him, With his character, no matter what choice Beidou Gang Branch Duo makes, he cannot let this matter go unsolved.
Now that things have happened, there can only be one between us and Gu Zhan, unless of course we, the Lingxi Sword Sect, are willing to serve under him. "
Ding Jianxiao was slightly startled and said: "It's impossible. If we surrender to Gu Zhan, our Lingxi Sword Sect will definitely be involved in the fight for the rightful son in Canglan City. This trouble is too big. The Sixth Young Master has no hope at all. If you follow him, you will definitely die. , this Gu Zhan actually already has a way to die, and he went to seek refuge with the Sixth Young Master, and he didn’t know whether to live or die!"
Zhang Xuanche smiled and asked: "The reason why you are so nameless is because Gu Zhan took refuge with the Sixth Young Master, rather than because the Sixth Young Master joined Gu Zhan?"
Ding Jianxiao said in surprise: "How is this possible?"
"With Gu Zhan's character, it is impossible for him to be inferior to others. There is a high probability that the Sixth Young Master has reached a cooperation with him. It is even very likely that the Sixth Young Master has directly bet on Gu Zhan." Zhang Xuanche said.
"This..." Ding Jianxiao pondered for a while and said: "However, these are not important now. We have to get through this first."
Zhang Xuanche nodded and said: "Don't think that Gu Zhan will rely on the Beidou Gang to take over the helm. It is impossible for a person like him to put too much hope in him. If I am not wrong, he is already planning to directly They are attacking our Lingxi Sword Sect."
Ding Jianxiao was shocked: "He dares to come to our Lingxi Sword Sect?"
"Why don't you dare?" Zhang Xuanche said: "Jin Yiwei now holds a joint statement and holds great righteousness, and he holds evidence of the cooperation between our Lingxi Sword Sect and the Mangshan thieves. He comes to the Lingxi Sword Sect to kill people or arrest him. Regardless of human beings, who dares to touch him? Touching him would be tantamount to actively admitting to colluding with the Mangshan bandits!"
Ding Jianxiao's face darkened and he asked: "Then, Master, what should we do?"
Zhang Xuanche said slowly: "Go to Youyang City and seize the initiative!"
