The next day.

The whole world has changed.

White silk is hung everywhere in Qingluan Valley.

Everyone mourned the passing of the old sect leader in grief, and even Yin Hongniang was stunned by the sudden change.

She suspected that these were Xiahou Zongxing's tricks.

It was too much of a coincidence that after Xiahou Zongxing met the old sect leader that night, the sect leader passed away.

Looking at the corpse of the old sect master lying in the coffin, Yin Hongniang recalled every detail of her life with her master. Her master was like a teacher and a mother to her. She couldn't help but scold him in the hall:

"Where is Xiahou Zongxing? He met the old sect master last night, and now the old sect master is lying here!"

However, Xiahou Zongxing did not appear in the hall at all, as if such a person did not exist.

Only Ni Taowan teased her a few times: "Which eye of yours saw that it was Zong Xing who did it?"

"Isn't this obvious?" Yin Hongniang looked at her with red eyes.

Ni Taowan didn't care at all and retorted, "The old sect master was already old, and it's normal for him to pass away suddenly. Besides, the disciples below can also testify for Xiahou Zongxing."

At her signal, several disciples around her nodded continuously.

"Yes, Second Uncle did not attack the old master. We saw it with our own eyes."

"We accompanied Second Uncle the entire time last night. When we arrived at the Sect Master's palace, we found that the Sect Master had passed away."

"I can testify to that, too!"

The disciples vied with each other to prove it and pretended to swear an oath.

When the other disciples heard this, they also felt that the Second Elder was not responsible.

After all, so many people can prove it, this fact cannot be overturned, right?

"The Great Elder must be too sad, so he is talking nonsense. After all, the Sect Master was once the Great Elder's master." A disciple murmured.

The disciples around him agreed with this.

But it’s not over yet.

Not long after Yin Hongniang started questioning, it was Ni Taowan's turn to fight back.

"Senior Sister Yin, I'm afraid there are still objections to the position of the Sect Master... Although the old Sect Master said that he would give up the position to you, Qingluan Valley is now in trouble both internally and externally, and your realm has been regressing. I'm afraid you are not suitable for the position of Sect Master, right?"

Ni Taowan said this in a powerful voice.

Her voice echoed throughout the hall.

Every disciple heard it clearly, and after listening they all remained silent.

Indeed, as Elder Ni Taowan said, if a person with insufficient strength becomes the sect leader, it will definitely be a disaster for the entire Qingluan Valley.

Yin Hongniang narrowed her eyes, her gaze like a sharp sword, staring at Ni Taowan, and said in a deep voice: "As expected, you are still making trouble for the position of the sect leader. Do you think that by cooperating with Xiahou Zongxing, you can completely overthrow me?"

"It's not about overthrowing you, it's about you not being qualified to be the leader of the sect!"

Ni Taowan stood in front of everyone, curled her lips and said fearlessly.

At this time, in the main hall.

An abrupt voice sounded, "Yes, Third Senior Sister is right, Hongniang, your current realm will soon fall below the Grandmaster level, what qualifications do you have to sit on the position of Alliance Leader?"

A middle-aged man in brocade clothes slowly appeared in the hall.

When the disciples around him saw him, they called out respectfully, "Fourth Master."

In Qingluan Valley, all non-direct disciples have to call the elders "Uncle Master" when they see them.

This fourth uncle is Shang Changlin, the fourth elder of Qingluan Valley.

Yin Hongniang looked straight at him and asked in confusion, "Weren't you traveling abroad? Why are you back now?"

"Third Senior Sister asked me to come back. I heard that the Sect Master had passed away, so Chang Lin rushed back."

"You're coming really fast?"

"I can't help it. The old master's passing is the most important event for Qingluan Valley. As a member of Qingluan Valley, how can Chang Lin not see the old master for the last time?"

Shang Changlin continued shamelessly.

Yin Hongniang looked at him with cold eyes, "So you came back to help her deal with me?"

Shang Changlin flatly denied what Hongniang said, "I didn't help anyone. Changlin just did what he thought was right. Senior Sister, you are really not suitable to be the leader. Your strength is not enough to convince others."

Yin Hongniang tilted her head and asked casually, "So Tao Wan is suitable for the position of Sect Master?"

"Um."

Shang Changlin stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

Ni Taowan showed a contemptuous smile at the corner of her mouth. Looking at Hongniang who was being bullied by everyone, she was in a very good mood and rang out in a harsh voice, "Hongniang, while I am still willing to call you Senior Sister, it is best to pass on the position of the Sect Master. This is also for the survival of Qingluan Valley."

She had already forced the emperor to abdicate to this extent, and she didn't believe that Hongniang would still cling to the position of the sect leader.

Hongniang listened to their words and sneered.

My heart is completely chilled.

Just at this moment.

"master!"

Outside the hall door, a sound like a silver bell was heard.

Everyone turned their heads to look, only to see Qin Jianjia walking up the stone steps, finally crossing the threshold and entering the hall, looking directly at Yin Hongniang with longing eyes.

The eye sockets were also slightly red.

He slowly came to Yin Hongniang's side and then hugged her tightly.

When Ni Taowan saw this, she frowned slightly and asked suspiciously, "Why are you here?"

She clearly remembered that she had torn up Qin Jianjia's invitation to the mountain visit, and she also asked the disciples guarding the mountain not to let Qin Jianjia in.

Qin Jianjia turned her gaze toward the door of the main hall and said, "It was my Fifth Uncle who brought me in."

I saw a woman in red clothes entering the hall.

When the disciples around her saw her, they bowed respectfully once again and said, "Fifth Master."

Today is really exciting.

The old sect leader passed away, and several elders were fighting for the position of sect leader. The situation was tense, and the smell of gunpowder had already filled the hall.

Fifth Elder Wu Fangya looked at Ni Taowan and Shang Changlin with a half-smile, "It's really lively today. For the position of the sect leader, my own family members are actually turning their swords against each other."

"What did you say?" Ni Taowan frowned.

"You should know that a large number of people from the Wu Sect have gathered in Baiqing Town, and some of them have concealed the news that Qin Jianjia has become a saint. If the old sect master hadn't sent me a letter a few days ago, I might never have known about it."

The fifth elder, Wu Fangya, spoke word by word.

He looked at Ni Taowan with a teasing look.

Qin Jianjia also explained beside Yin Hongniang: "Master, a large number of Wumen people have gathered at the foot of the mountain and are now planning to attack Qingluan Valley. I'm afraid someone in Qingluan Valley has spread the news of the old sect master's death."

When the people around heard this, they immediately became panic-stricken.

This is a battle between mountain gates.

The Wu Clan has always been at odds with the Qingluan Valley.

Hundreds of years ago, they also wanted to become the overlord of this area, but unfortunately they were no match for Qingluan Valley, so they retreated to the Beiyue Dynasty, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Yin Hongniang glanced at Ni Taowan sharply, "I guess it was really you, Taowan, who did this!"

"Don't spit blood on me, I never did it!"

Ni Taowan frowned.

She did not reveal the secret of Qingluan Valley. The person who leaked it was Xiahou Zongxing, who did not need her at all.

Ni Taowan gritted her teeth and cursed inwardly, "Damn Zong Xing, why don't you come now? It's already the critical moment!"

Now both sides are evenly matched. Yin Hongniang and Wu Fangya, and she and Shang Changlin, have reached a delicate balance. As long as Xiahou Zongxing arrives, this balance will be broken, and the balance of victory will completely tilt towards her.

What's more, all the people from the Witch Clan who poured into Baiqing Town were from Xiahou Zongxing's side.

Unfortunately, things did not go as she wished.

There was another voice from outside the door.

"Third Master, you really refuse to admit it! You are one of the masterminds of colluding with the Wu Sect!"

This sound was like a bolt from the blue, exploding in everyone's ears.

Everyone's expression froze slightly as they looked for the source of the sound.

Nangong Wan'er was seen holding Xiahou Zongxing's neck and walking towards them step by step. Xiahou Zongxing was covered in blood. He was holding on to his breath, and his eyes were full of desolation.

Seeing this, Ni Taowan was dumbfounded, and then she said angrily: "Nangong Wan'er, you actually killed your master! You are so bold!"

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