However, the looks in Golden Spirit Mother's and Mother Wu Dang's eyes did not attract anyone else's attention.
Pi Lu Xian immediately stepped forward, looking at Hong Ze with a face full of disdain.
"Since Eldest Senior Brother has come today, why not take this opportunity to let our fellow disciples witness Eldest Senior Brother's abilities?
After all, our Jie Sect is a saint's sect. If Eldest Senior Brother cannot display some real skill, not only will he fail to win everyone over, he will also bring shame upon our Jie Sect."
Hearing Pi Lu Xian suggest that Hong Ze reveal his abilities, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian became even more eager.
"Senior Brother Pi Lu is right. If Eldest Senior Brother is unworthy of his position, he truly will bring shame upon our Jie Sect.
Why not take this opportunity to reselect the Eldest Senior Brother and Eldest Senior Sister of our Jie Sect?"
Chang Er Ding Guang Xian truly was sinister. He knew that Golden Spirit Mother and the other two were Great Luo Golden Immortals, so he deliberately proposed choosing an Eldest Senior Sister.
This created a perfect opportunity for Duobao Daoren to contend for the position of Eldest Senior Brother of the Jie Sect.
Pi Lu Xian nodded. "That's right. The Eldest Senior Brother and Eldest Senior Sister of our Jie Sect must be chosen from among the capable."
Pi Lu Xian and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian played off each other, stirring up trouble, while some Jie Sect disciples joined in the clamor.
"That's right. Let us see Eldest Senior Brother's brilliance today."
"Eldest Senior Brother, if you cannot overpower everyone today, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to win us over."
"I think Senior Brother Duo Bao is the only possible Eldest Senior Brother of the Jie Sect. Unless Eldest Senior Brother can defeat Senior Brother Duo Bao."
Holy Mother Gui Ling's fury soared to the heavens. She immediately spoke, "Shut up! What kind of behavior is all this shouting and commotion?"
At the same time, the pressure of her Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation erupted, instantly leaving those Jie Sect disciples drenched in sweat.
Seeing Holy Mother Gui Ling protecting Hong Ze, Duobao Daoren's expression darkened as well.
He immediately said, "Junior Sister Gui Ling, do you think Eldest Senior Brother is inferior to us, that you have to step in and help him?"
The moment Duobao Daoren said this, he had effectively made his position clear.
This immediately gave those Jie Sect disciples confidence, and they directly moved behind Duobao Daoren.
Judging by the situation, even if Hong Ze wanted to back down, it was already utterly impossible.
This gave Hong Ze a trace of concern, since his cultivation was merely at the Heavenly Immortal realm.
Not to mention comparing himself with Duobao Daoren, a Taiyi Golden Immortal—even against the other disciples, Hong Ze might not necessarily be their match.
However, Hong Ze could not simply wait helplessly for death. That was not his character. He immediately began considering how to respond.
At the same time, Holy Mother Gui Ling, Golden Spirit Mother, and Mother Wu Dang had all stepped to Hong Ze's side.
This led some Jie Sect disciples to choose to support Hong Ze. After all, three Great Luo Golden Immortals were standing behind him.
This left Duobao Daoren deeply puzzled. He could understand Holy Mother Gui Ling supporting Hong Ze, since she had always been close to him.
However, Duobao Daoren could not understand why Golden Spirit Mother and Mother Wu Dang had also chosen Hong Ze.
He immediately said, "Junior Sisters, choose an Eldest Senior Sister first, then choose the Eldest Senior Brother of our Jie Sect."
Hearing Duobao Daoren's words, Hong Ze could not help cursing him inwardly for being despicable.
As expected of the future big boss of Buddhism. His skill at sowing discord really is no joke.
Once they competed for the position of Eldest Senior Sister of the Jie Sect, Golden Spirit Mother and the other two would inevitably have to determine who was superior. After all, they were all Great Luo Golden Immortals.
That would inevitably create a rift among the three of them, or at the very least temporarily divide their alliance.
Yet what Duobao Daoren had not expected was for Holy Mother Gui Ling to speak directly.
"Senior Sister Jin Ling, you have always been our senior sister. None but you can be the Eldest Senior Sister of the Jie Sect."
Mother Wu Dang nodded repeatedly. "Junior Sister Gui Ling is right. Do any of you junior sisters have any objections?"
Two out of the three Great Luo Golden Immortals had already agreed. How could anyone else possibly object?
Yet Golden Spirit Mother shook her head. "Junior Sisters, our Jie Sect was founded by a saint. Surely I need not explain such a simple principle as respecting seniority.
Eldest Senior Brother was personally appointed by Master. Do we have the right to alter Master's decision?
Therefore, our Jie Sect has only Eldest Senior Brother Hong Ze. There will be no Eldest Senior Sister of the Jie Sect."
Golden Spirit Mother's words made the gathered disciples nod one after another.
"Senior Sister Jin Ling is right. Eldest Senior Brother was personally appointed by Master. What right do disciples like us have to change that?"
"I only recognize the Eldest Senior Brother appointed by Master. If anyone wants to be Eldest Senior Brother, then he should go find Master and ask him to issue a decree."
Whether Eldest Senior Brother or Eldest Senior Sister, to put it bluntly, it was a matter for the Direct Disciples and had nothing to do with the outer disciples.
In other words, those disciples were effectively saying this for Duobao Daoren to hear.
This made Duobao Daoren even angrier, and he immediately snorted coldly.
"That is correct. The Eldest Senior Brother appointed by Master is naturally not someone we have the authority to replace.
But if the Eldest Senior Brother of our Jie Sect cannot display his abilities, how can he earn the respect of the Jie Sect disciples?"
Seeing that Duobao Daoren was determined to make him embarrass himself, Hong Ze also came up with a response.
He was about to speak, but Golden Spirit Mother beat him to it.
"Senior Brother Duo Bao, how do you intend to test Eldest Senior Brother's methods?"
Duobao Daoren could not help but freeze, unable to understand what Golden Spirit Mother meant.
"Of course we settle it with our hands. Could words alone possibly win people over?"
Golden Spirit Mother shook her head. "I do not think so. Being Eldest Senior Brother requires more than high cultivation.
After all, Eldest Senior Brother must oversee the Jie Sect on Master's behalf. The key is being able to resolve fellow disciples' doubts and let them progress smoothly along the path of cultivation.
Therefore, I think we should change the rules today and let everyone witness Eldest Senior Brother's abilities."
Chang Er Ding Guang Xian said with a disdainful expression, "How can cultivators distinguish superiority without fighting?
If Eldest Senior Brother does not dare, then he should step forward and bow his head in defeat. I believe Senior Brother Duo Bao will not make things difficult for Eldest Senior Brother."
Golden Spirit Mother's gaze fell directly upon Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, causing his body to tremble.
Fortunately, Golden Spirit Mother did not make things difficult for Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, and he could not help letting out a sigh of relief.
"Senior Brother Duo Bao, now that the disciples have all made their positions clear and decided whom they support,
let Eldest Senior Brother and Senior Brother Duo Bao teach them separately. Set a limit of five hundred years, and when the time comes, who is stronger and who is weaker will naturally be obvious."
Duobao Daoren looked at the Jie Sect disciples around him and could not help feeling delighted.
After all, most of the disciples with potential were on his side, while apart from Zhao Gongming and San Xiao, there was virtually no one beside Hong Ze.
He immediately nodded. "Good, then it is settled. Does Eldest Senior Brother dare to clap hands with me as an oath?"
At the same time, he secretly sent a voice transmission to Pi Lu Xian, telling him to find an opportunity to give Hong Ze a show of force first.
Pi Lu Xian nodded secretly, then turned his gaze toward Hong Ze.
"Eldest Senior Brother, do you dare exchange a few moves with your junior brother? Let your junior brother witness what makes Eldest Senior Brother so extraordinary."
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