Chapter 580 - 574: Leader of the Anti-Buddha Alliance
Mysterious World.
With the decline of the World Honored One Sect, more and more hidden masters chose to join the ranks of those resisting the Buddha.
Many people chose to form alliances with Elder Bai and others.
East Sea.
Within the undersea palace.
Hidden masters from all sides of the Mysterious World were gathering here, seeking to ally with Elder Bai.
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In the Mysterious World.
Under the dark firmament, one could vaguely see a Golden Buddha manifesting.
The dark sky represented the demonic nature of the World Honored.
Meanwhile, the Golden Buddha embodied the Buddha nature of the World Honored.
Almost all Tier Two Peak experts in the Mysterious World could sense one thing: the World Honored is about to achieve enlightenment.
With the World Honored’s enlightenment, a sense of crisis surged forth.
Everyone was like grasshoppers tied to the same rope.
These Tier Two Peak experts all understood that once the World Honored achieved enlightenment, their lives and deaths would be in his hands.
For this, these Tier Two Peak experts came to the East Sea to seek out Elder Bai.
Frankly speaking, it was merely to group together for warmth.
Since these Tier Two experts took the initiative to come, Elder Bai didn’t shut them out.
For this reason, Elder Bai even formed an Anti-Buddha Alliance.
"The World Honored is about to achieve enlightenment; once he does, there’s no living path for us."
"Everyone, if you don’t want to be slaves, you must go all out to stop the World Honored from achieving enlightenment." Elder Bai spoke frankly.
As soon as Elder Bai finished speaking, everyone was taken aback.
Soon, everyone began to express their stances.
The strength of the World Honored is known to all, and it’s not easy to deal with him.
"A snake without a head won’t move, if we want to resist the World Honored, we must form an alliance and elect a leader."
"I suggest we first elect a leader." a Tier Two Peak expert from the Mysterious World suggested.
This suggestion to first elect a leader immediately received responses from everyone.
With a leader, everyone could unite; otherwise, they’d just be a loose group.
This statement was immediately approved by everyone.
"Since we need to elect a leader, I believe Fellow Daoist Bai should be the leader."
"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Bai should be the leader."
"If Fellow Daoist Bai isn’t the leader, then it should be the Peacock Great Ming King."
"With the strength of the Peacock Great Ming King, we’d feel confident with him as the leader."
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The people present all echoed in agreement, essentially boiling down to two main opinions.
One was to elect Elder Bai as the leader, the other the Peacock Great Ming King.
As everyone’s voices faded, the Peacock Great Ming King was the first to express his stance: "I can certainly contribute to dealing with the World Honored."
"Wherever there’s a need, I will not hesitate. But as for being the leader, forget it."
"I’m used to my freedom, really can’t bear this responsibility."
After the Peacock Great Ming King withdrew from the election, the next choice seemed to only be Elder Bai.
It was then that Elder Bai slowly spoke: "This leader, I cannot take on."
"However, although I cannot, I can appoint someone more suitable for the leader’s role."
Elder Bai’s words left everyone surprised.
After all, it was Elder Bai and others who initially opposed the World Honored.
If not even Elder Bai can be the leader to resist against the World Honored, who can assume this responsibility?
"Elder Bai, don’t be modest. If you’re not the leader, who can undertake this important role?"
"Such a significant responsibility belongs to you, Elder Bai."
"Precisely, Elder Bai, do not refuse."
"Elder Bai, we are counting on you."
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After the Peacock Great Ming King voluntarily withdrew, many Tier Two Peak experts actively nominated Elder Bai as the leader.
They unanimously suggested that today, no one but Elder Bai should be the alliance leader.
In truth, everyone understood that opposing the World Honored was not a good fate.
Therefore, they were unwilling to assume the leadership role themselves.
It is said that sticking one’s neck out puts one in the most danger.
And being the leader means facing the World Honored head-on.
It was for this reason that these Tier Two Peak experts wanted Elder Bai and the Peacock Great Ming King to be leaders.
They proposed them as leaders primarily to have them take the brunt of the danger.
The Peacock Great Ming King declined leadership because he was more suited for individual pursuits, not leadership roles.
While Elder Bai declined because he had a more suitable candidate.
Elder Bai spoke slowly: "I can’t be the leader, but I have a more suitable candidate."
Upon hearing this, many Tier Two Peak experts listened intently.
They were curious about who this more suitable leader could be.
"Elder Bai, stop beating around the bush, just tell us who the leader is?"
"Tell us so we can accept it wholeheartedly, right?" the Tier Two Peak experts urged.
As soon as these words fell, a deep voice echoed around them.
"The leader Elder Bai referred to is me!"
Lin Yuan’s voice resonated around, and the next moment, Lin Yuan stepped out from the corner.
After the dean etched the entire Underworld system tattoo on Lin Yuan, he gained formidable power.
He then hurried back to the Mysterious World.
After all, the World Honored is to achieve enlightenment in the Mysterious World, and Lin Yuan needed to be here to keep tabs on the World Honored’s movements.
Lin Yuan arrived in the Mysterious World, finding Elder Bai exactly when various Tier Two Peak experts gathered, preparing to form the Anti-Buddha Alliance.
Taking this opportunity, Elder Bai discussed with Lin Yuan, wanting Lin Yuan to be the leader of the Anti-Buddha Alliance.
Initially, Lin Yuan refused.
However, after Elder Bai’s persuasion, Lin Yuan eventually agreed.
Stopping the World Honored from achieving enlightenment is a matter for everyone in both the Mysterious World and the Real World.
The dean might even sacrifice his life for this cause.
The establishment of an Anti-Buddha Alliance will play a critical role in preventing the World Honored’s enlightenment.
Lin Yuan had no reason not to contribute his strength.
Lin Yuan was willing to assume the role of leader for this Anti-Buddha Alliance, but clearly, he did not convince everyone.
Though he was referred to as the sworn enemy of the World Honored, it was merely a title.
Obviously, many did not believe Lin Yuan had the capability to confront the World Honored.
Compared to young Lin Yuan, they were more inclined to trust established figures like Elder Bai and the Peacock Great Ming King.
"Nonsense!"
"You’re a brat who hasn’t even grown all your teeth; how can you be our leader?"
"Boy, stop spouting off. If you dare speak recklessly again, your Lion Grandpa will take your life." a Tier Two Peak Cyan Lion Spirit glared angrily at Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan knew well that to make others fear him, only fists could settle it.
A strong fist is the hard truth.