The chaos in the Zhao family following the rebellion of the Zhenzun Alliance has passed for several days, and the heavily injured Zhao family has somewhat recovered its vitality. The civil strife within the Royal Court of Wu has also been stabilized.
Under pressure from the Tianyuan Sect, the suspended Alliance has been restarted, and the position of the leader has been determined within a very short period of time.
After the civil war, Wu's Qi was severely damaged. Although Zhao family recovered some Qi, one of the second-grade experts died, and another one was injured. The family's power even fell to the same level as that of Wu's royal family.
Now, the Tianyuan Sect is at the height of its popularity, and naturally, the position of the alliance leader has fallen to the sect master Lü Guang.
In the center of Jiuguan City, the ceremony to hand over the leadership of the Zhenzun Alliance has begun.
The core figures of Wu's Royal Family, Zhao family, and Tianyuan Sect were all standing on the high platform, and all the masters present had serious expressions.
Below the platform, in addition to members of the three factions, there were also the core figures from various smaller factions of the Zhenzun Alliance.
In addition, many people from within Jiuguan City also came to watch the show.
The succession of the alliance leader in the largest force in Yongzhou, the Zhenzun Alliance, has always been a hot topic in Yongzhou. Since the position of the alliance leader was determined, everyone was looking forward to the birth of the new alliance leader.
On the high platform, the Zhenzun Alliance's senior elder read out the statement of appointment for the new alliance leader. After he finished speaking, he looked down at the people below and declared loudly, "I declare that the new leader of the Zhenzun Alliance is Lu Guang, the master of Tianyuan Sect."
After speaking, it was seen that Lu Guang, dressed in green robes, with a smile on his face, stepped out from behind the high platform and stood in front of the audience, looking down.
Lu Guang retracted the smile from his eyebrows, his expression serious, "Ladies and gentlemen, though I am the sect master of Tianyuan Sect, my abilities and talents are ordinary, and I truly find it difficult to undertake such a great responsibility..."
As Lu Guang spoke, both Wu Qi, the new emperor of Wu, and Zhao Kuangming, the new head of the Zhao family, sneered at him.
This guy is too high-minded and self-assured, believing that in Yongzhou, no one can match him. If he does not become the alliance leader, it's an affront to common sense.
These words had been said countless times in private, and in his view, apart from himself, everyone else in the Zhenzun Alliance were mere bags of wine and rice, unworthy of being put to any significant use.
But the words he spoke today were quite different from what he had said before, and it would be impossible to say that he did not despise him.
Although Song Qiu and Zhao Kuangming had their grievances, they had nothing to say at the moment. Who could blame them for their dwindling power?
Lu Guang laughed, "Alas, it's a pity that neither the Zhao family nor the Wu royal family has the strength to take on the role of the alliance leader anymore... Well, to be honest, I believe I am not suitable for the position of alliance leader. If there is anyone among you who is a suitable candidate, please nominate them. If anyone can surpass me, I, Lu Guang, will definitely step down and let someone more capable take over..."
As soon as Lu Guang finished speaking, a bold and sturdy person among the crowd stepped forward. However, after just taking a few steps, he was sternly stared back by Lu Guang with a glance.
A terrifying spiritual pressure suddenly surged, and in an instant, all those who had just harbored illusions were brought down by it.
The crowd fell silent as if their tongues had been cut out, no one dared to step forward.
Lu Guang nodded in satisfaction, "Since no one feels they can handle this position of the alliance leader, then I, Lu Guang, will accept it...".
"Wait a moment"
At this moment, a loud voice echoed.
Lu Guang's brow furrowed, and he turned to look at the crowd below, where he saw a slender young girl slowly make her way up.
"Is it her?"
Zhao Kuangming raised his eyebrows, recognizing the person at a glance. It was Zhao Qingling, a collateral branch of the Zhao family who had been taken hostage earlier.
He remembered that after his eldest brother was killed, they brother and sister had left Jiuguan City along with Chen Mo, so how could she be here today?
Why would she interrupt Lu Guang at this moment?
"Who are you?"
Lu Guang looked at Zhao Qingling, but she was already taking one step at a time towards the high platform. Her face had an unfavorable expression, and Lu Guang secretly unleashed a spiritual pressure to intimidate her.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Qingling showed no fear and, with a determined stance, stepped up to the high platform, standing face-to-face with Lu Guang.
"You said that a capable person can take your place as the alliance leader, right? I believe I have enough strength, so could the position of the alliance leader be given to me?"
Lu Guang's face stiffened. I merely said it in passing, and you took it to heart?
"Of course, one can, but who are you? Do you have the qualification for this?"
Lu Guang carefully inspected Zhao Qingling from head to toe. In his memory, he had never seen her before. She should not be a member of the Zhenzun Alliance.
"My name is Zhao Qingling, a collateral branch of the Zhao family..."
Zhao Qingling directly stated her identity, "My family is one of the major forces within the Zhenzun Alliance. Although I am not from the main household of the Zhao family, as a collateral branch, I also have the qualifications to compete for the position of the alliance leader."
Lu Guang's face darkened, and he turned to look back at Zhao Kuangming behind him. Zhao Kuangming responded with a helpless shrug, indicating that he did not arrange this.
Lu Guang slightly relaxed, since Zhao Kuangming was not supporting her, it was impossible for such a young girl to shake his position within the Zhenzun Alliance by herself.
"Little girl, you have ambition and I am pleased with that. However, young people should not be too arrogant. Some things do not belong to you, do not force them. Otherwise, you may not even know how to die."
Threat, Lu Guang's words were a direct threat, but the crowd below dare not utter a word.
With the strength of Tianyuan Sect at its peak, no one dares to defy them.
"Not arrogant could one call a young person?"
Zhao Qingling's eyebrows bent into a smile, and her lips curved into a mocking arc, "I don't think you're playing fair with your position as the sect master of Tianyuan Sect. Earlier, you said that the one who has the ability should take the lead, but now that I have stepped forward, you refuse to step down and let the capable take over. Master Lu of Tianyuan Sect, it seems your sect doesn't have much strength after all."
"You..."
As soon as Zhao Qingling spoke, Lu Guang turned pale with rage. He clenched his teeth inwardly and silently swore to himself that he would have her killed. However, on the surface, he managed to force a smile.
"You young lady do have a point, but the position of the alliance leader has already been decided by me. It goes to the capable. Do you have that kind of ability?"
Lu Guang's fists clenched, and a terrifying spiritual force was instantly released, which immediately suppressed the air in the surroundings, making everyone present hold their breath.
In the Zhenzun Alliance, only Zhao Kucing has the ability to match Lu Guang, but Zhao Kucing has already died.
In the Zhenzun Alliance, no one was left to stop Lu Guang.
Zhao Qingling slightly raised the corners of her mouth and did not respond to Lu Guang's threat. She called out loudly, "Brother!" to the sky.
Suddenly, a tall figure appeared as if by magic on the high platform.
Standing at a height of ten feet, he held an ancient, large sword, with a disheveled pompadour hairstyle, a fierce expression on his face. He didn't seem intelligent, but the overwhelming sense of power emanating from him was terrifying.
Zhao Qingling smiled gently, looking over the high platform and everyone below, "Today, I will become the leader of the Zhenzun Alliance. Who is for it, who is against it?"
