100-year-old foundation building, starting from the maximum level of understanding

Chapter 206 Selection of Personnel for the Northern Defense Line: Voting Opportunities [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire council hall became unusually heavy.

Clearly, everyone present understood that if a massive beast tide were to arrive, even Golden Core cultivators like themselves would likely perish.

"Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi, can you confirm that this news is true?"

Finally, someone broke the silence and asked in a hoarse voice.

"I'm pretty sure this news is almost certainly true, and there's virtually no chance of it being wrong."

Bi Chenzi nodded, then looked at everyone present and said:
"Next, let's discuss how to deal with this massive beast tide."

And, when the time comes, which fellow cultivators should be dispatched to defend the northern frontier?

Upon hearing who should be sent to the northern defense line, many people present tensed up.

Clearly, no one present wanted to go to such a dangerous place.

After all, once you get there, the situation you'll face will undoubtedly be quite dangerous.

No one can guarantee that they will escape unscathed in the face of a beast tide of that scale.

For a moment, the entire council hall fell into a brief silence once again.

No one spoke again.

The expressions on their faces remained solemn throughout.

"Let me say a few words."

Finally, Xiahou Qingshan, who was standing next to Bi Chenzi, broke the silence with his voice.

He looked up at the crowd and slowly began to speak:

"First of all, in order to defend against a large beast tide, we must have a Golden Core cultivator in charge of leading it."

Secondly, in my opinion, the number of Golden Core cultivators responsible for overseeing the operation is also indispensable.

At the very least, there must be at least five people.

If we include the Golden Core cultivators who are in charge of leading them, then there are six Golden Core cultivators.

Do you all agree?

Upon hearing Xiahou Qingshan's words, everyone present, though silent, nodded in agreement.

However, the problem still exists.

Who will lead the remaining five Golden Core cultivators to the northern defense line?
"Fellow Daoist Nan Hua..."

Suddenly, Xiahou Qingshan's gaze turned to Ji Haoyuan.

"I heard that when you crossed the valley that day, you fought to a draw with the Black Wind Demon Tiger, who was at the late stage of the third rank."

"Your strength should be roughly on par with ours by now, shouldn't it?"

"Um……"

Upon hearing Xiahou Qingshan's words, everyone present couldn't help but slightly change their expressions.

Xiao Baiming's eyes changed slightly.

Ji Haoyuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

It turns out you were waiting for me here.

A cold smile crept across his face.

He made no comment at the time.

We'll see what Xiahou Qingshan and Bi Chenzi are planning to do.

Seeing that Ji Haoyuan completely ignored him, a hint of coldness flashed in the depths of Xiahou Qingshan's eyes.

But on the surface, he still wore a slight smile.

"Right now, I also have fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi and fellow Daoist Xiao, who are respectively responsible for guarding the eastern, western, and southern defense lines."

It seems unlikely that they will be able to extricate themselves for the time being.

Perfect timing! Fellow Daoist Nan Hua, you possess strength comparable to ours. Why not temporarily trouble you to take charge of the northern defense line?

If a large beast tide or any other emergency occurs, we will provide support immediately.

What do you think, Fellow Daoist Nanhua?

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire council hall fell silent.

Many people unconsciously averted their gaze.

It was obvious that these Golden Core cultivators present all knew something about Ji Haoyuan's situation, more or less. In particular, they had all heard some rumors about why he had been sent to their Dongshan Pass.

At this point, putting him in charge of the defense of the northern front is a blatant act of targeting.

Most importantly, Ji Haoyuan himself never made any statement throughout the entire process.

Or rather, he completely ignored Xiahou Qingshan and even Bi Chenzi.

However, it is precisely because of this that his presence is even more impossible to ignore.

His silence, or rather, his refusal to express his opinion, put inexplicable pressure on many people present.

"Fellow Daoist Nan Hua..."

Bi Chenzi couldn't help but speak up at this point.

"If you have no other opinions, then let's leave it at that for now."

"Ha ha……"

Suddenly, Ji Haoyuan let out a soft chuckle.

He suddenly looked at Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan, and said in a completely impolite tone:

"Bi Chenzi, Xiahou Qingshan, which of you heard me say I have no objections?"

Ji Haoyuan's sudden words immediately made many people present feel a sense of unease, instinctively sensing that something was amiss.

Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan narrowed their eyes slightly.

They were also surprised that Ji Haoyuan's tone was completely devoid of politeness.

Standing next to Bi Chenzi, Gao Quan, who had a scar on his forehead, suddenly couldn't help but interject:

“Fellow Daoist Nanhua, this is a pre-battle meeting. If you have any opinions, please feel free to speak them, and we can vote on them afterward.”

"Oh, is it so?"

Ji Haoyuan glanced at Gao Quan.

But that one glance sent a chill down Gao Quan's spine.

It was as if the person who had just looked at him was not a person, but an incredibly terrifying prehistoric beast.

He felt an instant, deadly threat, as if his scalp was about to explode, from head to toe.

But before he could recover from this feeling, he heard Ji Haoyuan's voice again.

"My opinion is that I have absolutely no interest in what Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan just said."

I'm only responsible for my current area; I won't, and don't want to, get involved in other areas.

Before arriving at Dongshan Pass, Ji Haoyuan was already disgusted by the actions of the Zhenyan Sect.

He was seething with anger.

Since he had just arrived, Bi Chenzi couldn't wait to plot against him.

He had completely exhausted what little patience he had left.

Now you're still trying to pull this on me.

"Ha ha……"

Ji Haoyuan simply let out a cold laugh.

This caused both Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan's expressions to darken slightly.

“Fellow Daoist Nanhua, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility.”

"Aren't you going a bit too far?"

Xiahou Qingshan frowned and said in a deep voice, "If that is really your attitude, then we may have no choice but to decide by voting."

Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi, what do you think?

Having said that, Xiahou Qingshan stopped looking at Ji Haoyuan and turned his gaze directly to Bi Chenzi.

This time, Bi Chenzi didn't hesitate at all and immediately nodded upon hearing this:

"In that case, let's vote to decide."

Those who support sending the Nan Hua Daoist to the northern defense line, please raise your hands.

After he finished speaking, he was the first to raise his hand.

(End of this chapter)