Chapter 1826 - 669: Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch (Part 3)
"Time and again we confront the Jinglong Association, gaining the upper hand each time.
"And now, we’ve even managed to eliminate numerous Jinglong’s top generals in a single battle.
"Surely you have a plan for the current situation?"
These words immediately reminded everyone present, and at once someone hastily spoke out:
"Please, Elder Su, save us!!"
"Please, Elder Su, save us!!!"
In an instant, the cries echoed through the mountains, unending.
Hearing this, Su Mo sighed:
"Saving one person is easy, saving hundreds is hard.
"And trying to protect so many people from the Jinglong Association’s clutches is difficult even for me.
"However..."
Hearing the first part, everyone present couldn’t help but feel despair.
Yet upon hearing Su Mo’s ’however’, their spirits lifted.
They thought, Elder Su really loves being mysterious.
At a time like this, still teasing us?
Everyone immediately looked intently at Su Mo, wanting to hear what he would say next.
Then they heard Su Mo chuckle:
"In the current situation, you must save yourselves.
"As the saying goes, rely on the mountain, and it topples; rely on people, and they flee.
"Only oneself is truly reliable.
"And as everyone here is currently in the same position, all facing retaliation from the Jinglong Association.
"With that in mind, why not form an alliance..."
Hearing Su Mo’s proposal, everyone present was inevitably disappointed.
Someone voiced:
"Elder Su’s reasoning is sound, but without Elder Su’s help, we couldn’t even withstand the Eight Sects and Nine Peaks, let alone the Jinglong Association?"
"Relying on you alone is indeed a tall order."
Su Mo said softly:
"However... the Xizhou Martial World is not just you.
"Imagine, the Jinglong Association trying to dominate will always be met with resistance.
"We Jianghu folk when have we ever been willing to submit to others?
"You only need to spread the word of today’s events, under a toppled nest, no egg is left intact, this alliance will surely gather many responses.
"When the alliance grows strong, united as one, opposing the Jinglong Association, that is the true path to self-preservation."
The words awoke everyone from their dream.
After hearing Su Mo’s words, they suddenly realized.
Indeed!
The Jinglong Association wants to control the Xizhou Jianghu, but which martial artist wants to submit easily?
Moreover, if it were only about getting people to submit, it wouldn’t be hard.
But the Jinglong Association, with their reckless slaughter, seeks to change the Xizhou dynamics.
Who willingly wants to lose their head under the butcher’s knife?
In small terms, this is a matter of life and death for them.
But in bigger terms, it’s about the survival of the Xizhou Jianghu.
For those in the Jianghu, none can escape the circumstances.
If these forces can be integrated together, working towards a common goal...
Not only can they resist the Jinglong Association, but they might even drag the high and mighty Jinglong Association down from the clouds and give them a heavy thrashing.
All of a sudden, everyone was moved to action.
Some couldn’t resist clenching their fists, eager to leap into action.
"Elder Su’s words are reasonable!
"The urgent matter is to form this alliance for self-defense, to confront the ambitious Jinglong Association!"
"The Jinglong Association’s means are fierce. In the past, they may have sought to overthrow the Da Xuan Dynasty, with some ambition, but now, after centuries, the Da Xuan Dynasty is already disintegrated, yet they still gather for mischief.
"Their ambition is clear, with numerous lives in their grasp, it’s unacceptable to the Righteous Path of Jianghu.
"We should indeed form an alliance against them!!"
Everyone agreed, feeling it was the right thing to do.
However, someone immediately questioned:
"Who should be the Alliance Hierarch?"
"Isn’t it obvious?"
Someone immediately retorted:
"Naturally, it should be Elder Su!!"
"Indeed, Elder Su possesses supreme martial arts and is the Nanhai Supreme.
"With a noble status and great prestige, he can rightfully be the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch of Xizhou Jianghu!!"
Today, Su Mo turned the tide, saving their lives.
Unveiling the Jinglong Association’s conspiracy led to the formation of this alliance.
With that, there was no need for him to yield the position of the hierarch.
More importantly, Su Mo commands the Nanhai Group with great power.
This alliance, with its reliance on him, finds comfort under a big tree.
Everyone felt they had embraced a golden thigh, what’s not to love?
But Su Mo pondered slightly:
"Xizhou is vast, with numerous disciples in the Jianghu.
"I am ultimately an outsider, unfamiliar to most in the Jianghu.
"Even if familiar, doubts may exist.
"Therefore, as I see it, I am not suitable for the hierarch role."
"This..."
Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but exchange glances.
The golden thigh is about to run!
Bo Yan, after a brief consideration, said:
"Elder Su’s words, I can understand.
"However, there is room for negotiation in this matter.
"Why not do this...
"Our alliance can have an Alliance Hierarch above.
"And several Vice Alliance Hierarchs below.
"With Elder Su as the leader, and several respected individuals from the Xizhou Martial World as Vice Allies.
"Elder Su alone may not be able to convince Xizhou Jianghu.
"But with several respected martial artists as Vice Hierarchs.
"It should be convincing!"
Hearing his suggestion, everyone immediately nodded.
Someone voiced:
"Bo Yan revealed Sikong Hua Ji of Tianjing Sect, practicing the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique, risking his life.
"He repeatedly confronted him.
"Whether in martial arts or virtue, we are all in admiration.
"I believe the position of Vice Hierarch should include Bo Yan!"
Bo Yan was initially startled, wanting to decline.
But then they heard Su Mo laugh:
"Exactly as it should be.
"Bo Yan’s words and actions are admired by me as well.
"Today’s alliance was proposed by me.
"Bo Yan’s words resonate with my heart.
"I will take the hierarch position without reservation, but should Bo Yan refuse the vice position, then I won’t accept the hierarch position either."
Upon Su Mo’s words, a chorus of agreement followed.
"Elder Su has spoken, Bo Yan, do not decline."
"That’s right, the Supreme has spoken, no refusal."
"This..."
Bo Yan found himself speechless and could only sigh:
"I am but a carefree wanderer... how can I bear such a responsibility?
"...Fine, fine, with Alliance Leader Su’s words, I will not decline further."