Maoshan World: The young marshal starts!

Chapter 325 The Change of Generations at Maoshan
The Maoshan Grand Hall is where all nine contemporary Maoshan Golden Elixir Masters are gathered.

The four elders: Tai Xuan Zhenren, Yu Yang Zhenren, Yun Shan Zhenren, and Zi Guang Zhenren;
The four members of the middle generation: Shi Jian, Uncle Jiu, Yi Mei, and Zhai Xing;
One of the younger generation: Guan Shaoqing.

The nine of them together can be considered the strongest group in Maoshan today.

"The reason I have summoned you here today is to discuss the matter of the next leader and elder successor of Maoshan Sect."

Master Tai Xuan slowly spoke, getting straight to the point.

"My three senior uncles and I are all getting old, and our lifespans are almost over. So before our lifespans run out, we should decide on the next sect leader and elders."

"I'd also like to hear your opinions on this matter. Please share your thoughts first."

Upon hearing this, Guan Shaoqing couldn't help but look at his master, Uncle Jiu, and his grandmaster, Uncle Shi Jian, Uncle Zhaixing, and Uncle Yimei.

The next leader and elder of Maoshan will definitely be chosen from among Shi Jian, Uncle Jiu, Yi Mei, and Zhai Xing.

As for Guan Shaoqing, there's no need to even think about it; given his seniority, he'll have to wait for the next one.

For Shi Jian, Uncle Jiu, Zhai Xing, and Yi Mei, the main point of contention is the position of sect leader. There is no need to compete for the remaining elder positions. Once the position of sect leader is determined, the remaining three will definitely become elders.

"I've always been used to a carefree life, so I'll pass on the position of sect leader and just be an elder," said Zhaixing, the first of the four to express his opinion.

“I’m not suited for the position of sect leader, so I’ll just be an elder,” Yi Mei added.

Neither of them had any interest in the position of sect leader.

In the end, only Uncle Nine and his time remained.

And the two are undoubtedly the most suitable for the position of sect leader.

“My eldest brother is highly respected, fair in his dealings, and his strength is recognized as the best among our generation of disciples. Therefore, I recommend him for the position of sect leader.”

Uncle Nine then spoke up, saying that he didn't have much interest in the position of sect leader, and he knew that Shi Jian was determined to get the position, so if he were to compete for it, he would inevitably clash with the sect leader, which was completely unnecessary.

After all, the position of sect leader in Maoshan is not very meaningful except for the title.

It would be better to go with the flow and form a good relationship with Shi Jian.

"We also agree with Senior Brother Lin's words. The eldest senior brother is the most suitable for the position of sect leader."

Seeing that Uncle Nine had expressed his opinion, Zhaixing and Yimei followed suit. Originally, they thought that if Uncle Nine intended to take the position of sect leader, they would definitely support him. However, now that Uncle Nine had expressed his opinion, they naturally no longer needed to think about supporting him.

"I also think that the eldest master is the most suitable for the position of sect leader."

Guan Shaoqing also smiled and said.

Seeing this, Tai Xuan Zhenren, Yu Yang Zhenren, Yun Shan Zhenren, and Zi Guang Zhenren smiled and exchanged satisfied glances.

"Alright, then the position of sect leader will be inherited by you, Shi Jian."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Shi Jian immediately stood up and bowed, then looked at Uncle Jiu, Zhaixing, Yimei, and Guan Shaoqing.

"Thanks to the recommendation of my three junior brothers and nephews, I will certainly fulfill my responsibilities as the sect leader and not tarnish the reputation of Maoshan."

Everyone present believed this.

Although Shi Jian was a bit arrogant, no one doubted his strength.

With the choice of sect leader settled, the subsequent elder positions became simple: Uncle Nine would succeed as the First Elder of Maoshan, One Eyebrow would succeed as the Second Elder of Maoshan, and Zhaixing would succeed as the Third Elder of Maoshan.
If any of the disciples of Uncle Nine's generation break through to the Golden Core Realm, they will automatically be promoted to Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and so on.

The formal ceremony for stepping down and taking over the throne was scheduled for a month later.

This month was used to prepare and notify other true disciples of Maoshan and friendly cultivation sects.

After all, the change of leadership and position of elders of Maoshan is no small matter, and a grand ceremony will definitely be held to announce it to the world.

"By the way, my four grandmaster uncles, my eldest grandmaster uncle, and my two grandmaster uncles, I have one more thing to report."

The matter of the succession of the new leader and elders of Maoshan is pending confirmation.

Guan Shaoqing also spoke up. "Shaoqing, please speak freely."

Upon hearing this, Master Tai Xuan looked at Guan Shaoqing and said.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, the Republic of Singapore, which I have established, is newly founded and located in the South Seas. There are many sorcerers and evil magic practitioners there, and they are very resistant and hostile towards China. Not long ago, many South Seas sorcerers drove demons and ghosts to do evil in Singapore."

"Although Shaoqing has cleaned up those Southeast Asian sorcerers and evil spirits, there are inevitably some who have slipped through the net and are hiding in the shadows from time to time causing trouble. It is impossible for Shaoqing to be on guard against them all the time."

"Therefore, Shaoqing wishes to request that our sect send some personnel to Xingzhou to assist you in slaying demons and protecting Xingzhou. In return, Shaoqing will establish Maoshan as the state religion of the Republic of Xingzhou, thus giving our sect a legitimate reason to set up camp."

Guan Shaoqing then told him about his desire to invite his master, Maoshan, to set up a settlement in Singapore.

"What does everyone think of Shaoqing's proposal?"

Upon hearing this, Master Tai Xuan nodded slightly and then looked at the others present, asking a question without immediately giving his opinion.

“Young Master is a disciple of Maoshan, and he has the world at heart. Now he is expanding our territory and establishing a new nation in Southeast Asia, which will enhance the prestige of China. This is a great achievement for China and will benefit future generations. Now that you need my help, Maoshan, as your sect, should do its best to help you. How can we stand idly by?” Master Yuyang immediately declared.

"Slaying demons and eliminating evil is the duty of Maoshan, especially since Shaoqing is one of our own. Our sect should naturally help him."

"As it should be."

Master Yunshan and Master Ziguang also expressed their opinions.

After all, Guan Shaoqing was originally one of their own from Maoshan, and he was a junior who was exceptionally talented, polite, sensible, and well-liked.

Moreover, the Republic of Singapore has now been officially established and recognized by many countries around the world. It is a real political power. If Maoshan could go there to develop and be recognized as the state religion, it would be a huge development opportunity and benefit for Maoshan.

It's not impossible that Maoshan could even use this opportunity to surpass Longhushan and Gezaoshan in influence and power.

"Hmph, a bunch of foreign wizards dare to cause trouble under the jurisdiction of my Maoshan Mountain. They're practically courting death."

Shi Jian snorted coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent. In his view, since Guan Shaoqing was a true disciple of Maoshan, the country that Guan Shaoqing founded could naturally be considered a force under Maoshan's rule. As a result, those Southeast Asian wizards dared to cause trouble in Singapore, which meant they were in the middle of a bustling city under Maoshan's rule.

Moreover, they were a group of foreign shamans from Southeast Asia.

Then they absolutely cannot be kept.

“We also agree with Shaoqing’s proposal. Singapore is a country that Shaoqing built with his own efforts. Shaoqing is a disciple of Maoshan. How can we allow those foreign wizards from Southeast Asia to run rampant in Singapore?”

Uncle Nine, Yi Mei, and Zhai Xing also expressed their opinions.

Master Tai Xuan nodded upon hearing this. He shared the same thoughts as everyone else. After all, Guan Shaoqing was a disciple of Maoshan. Moreover, if he went to Xingzhou and was established as a country by the Republic of Xingzhou, it would be entirely beneficial to the development of Maoshan.

Regardless of sentiment or benefit.

Guan Shaoqing's proposal was something that Maoshan could not refuse.

"Alright, then this matter is settled. However, we still need to discuss which personnel will go. We'll arrange the specific personnel arrangements after the inauguration ceremony a month from now, since everyone will be there then."

Master Tai Xuan immediately made the decision.
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A month later.

The ceremony for the succession of the new leader of Maoshan Sect has officially begun.

On this day, all the true disciples of Maoshan gathered together, including Simu, Qianhe, Qumo, Zhegu, Jidaoren, Mamadi, and Tianxia Diyi Mao.

After more than a year of arduous cultivation and guidance from the Star-Picking Taoist, Mama finally broke through to the Refining Truth Realm.

In addition to the true disciples of Maoshan, the Longhushan and Gezaoshan sects, as well as many righteous forces in the cultivation world, also sent people to attend the ceremony.

More than 500 guests came to attend the ceremony.

On the day of the ceremony.

Shi Jian succeeded Tai Xuan Zhenren as the new leader of Maoshan Sect.

Uncle Nine, One Eyebrow, and Star Picker also became the new elders of Maoshan.

The four masters, Tai Xuan Zhenren, Yu Yang Zhenren, Yu Shan Zhenren, and Zi Guang Zhenren, all resigned from their posts.

(End of this chapter)