Chapter 278

Emei sect has not participated in the ranking event for many years, as long as there is a guaranteed quota.

However, at this ranking event, Qingcheng sect does not want Emei to continue to have this guaranteed quota. Therefore, the leader of Qingcheng sect has taken care of Shushan. If nothing happens, Emei sect will lose its qualification to enter Shu ruins at this ranking event.

"I knew that drunk xianniang was not so delicious, and fried eggs were not so delicious!"

After hearing the story of Gu Zheng, elder Feng glared at Wu Chou: "since I have promised you, I will naturally help you at the ranking event the day after tomorrow."

Anyway, the matter was settled. After Gu Zheng and others thanked old Feng again, they soon returned to their residence.

In the twinkling of an eye, the ranking event of Shushan branch is about to open.

In the main hall of Shushan sect, all branches have arrived. Qin Haotian, the leader of Shushan sect, also began to speak before the competition.

Bad eyes often drift to the ancient dispute, including those of Qingcheng school and situ family.

Qin Haotian's speech didn't last long. After all, it was all about the opening of branches and Shu ruins.

As usual, after Qin Haotian finished his speech, it was time for the challenge to begin, and the people in the hall would also move to the martial arts arena.

"Taoist friends, wait first. Pang has something to say!" Pang Xin, the leader of Qingcheng sect, spoke before the crowd left.

"What does Master Pang want to say?"

The people who were going to leave stopped and Qin Haotian, the leader of Shushan mountain, asked.

"As we all know, Emei sect has not participated in the ranking competition for many years. It just occupies the last place. If it only occupies the last place, it doesn't matter, but doesn't the last place have a place to enter the Shu market? Pang doesn't have to say how much a place in the Shu market is. Since Emei is a dour who can't help, why not Let him occupy this quota and waste valuable resources? "

Pang Xin's voice was loud, and then he spoke righteously: "Pang proposed to take back the guaranteed quota of Emei, put it in the challenge, set new rules, and let the other four sects participate in the competition for this quota. What do you think?"

Pang Xin's voice fell to the ground, and the voices of discussion around him sounded.

"What leader Pang said is reasonable. Emei can't occupy this quota for nothing."

"Yes, I agree with master Pang."

"You can't say that. Everyone comes from the same vein. You can't let a sect decline even more because it has declined. If Emei loses the quota of this Shu ruins, it will undoubtedly be a fatal blow to them."

"I don't agree with you. Natural selection and survival of the fittest. Since Emei is already a Liu Adou, we should give up this quota!"

All the people in the hall talked about it one after another. Except for Mr. Xiaofeng of Ziyun palace, people of other sects either kept silent or shouted to agree with Pang Xin.

Under the instigation of Gu Zheng, Emei didn't say a word. They just looked at the faces that asked Emei to give up the quota and remembered their appearance with their heart.

"Don't argue. The rules for ranking the grand event were set by the ancestors of Shushan. Although Emei has been a little disappointing these years, I don't think it's necessary to deprive them of the places to enter the Shu ruins. If you do, Emei will undoubtedly decline step by step."

Qin Haotian's attitude towards Emei is neither good nor bad over the years. Just like what he said at this time, even if he meant to protect Emei, his attitude is not firm.

"The rules were set by our ancestors, but the rules are not invariable, especially in the end of the law era when cultivation resources are scarce. I think we should consider the proposal of senior brother and leader Pang!"

The speaker is a woman. Qin Haotian's eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to her. She is Qin Haotian's aunt and an elder of Shushan sect. Her name is Qin Wanxia. The management of Qingcheng party in Shushan refers to several elders led by Qin Wanxia.

Qin Haotian nodded his head for what Qin Wanxia said.

"Besides Qingcheng, what do you think of Lingjian sect, Ziyun palace and situ family?" Qin Haotian asked.

"We Lingjian sect follow the lead of horses in Shushan, and everything depends on the arrangement of leader Qin." Cai Jindao, the leader of Lingjian sect.

"We in Ziyun palace follow the lead of horses in Shushan, and everything depends on the arrangement of leader Qin." Chu Li, the leader of Ziyun palace, said.

"Our situ family agrees with master Pang's proposal!"

Situ Zhengliang, the master of situ's family, also spoke, and when he spoke, he glanced at Gu Zheng with a little pleasure.

"Oh."

Gu Zheng smiled in his heart. Situ Zhengliang's eyes undoubtedly meant that he had no eyes and dared to offend the situ family yesterday. But Gu Zheng understood that even if such a thing happened today without offending the situ family yesterday, they are bound to fall into the well. After all, they are such people.

Although the old man xiaofengchang of Ziyun palace is good, she is not the one who makes up her mind in Ziyun palace. Therefore, it is not surprising that Ziyun palace has such a relatively smooth attitude.

As for the Lingjian sect, their attitude was somewhat unexpected. Before, when the two elders Wuyou and Wuhou analyzed it, they summarized the Lingjian sect into the category that would directly agree with Pang Xin. Now they support the decision of Shushan rather than Qingcheng sect. In this way, Shushan side opposes it, and they will also oppose it.

"Among the four branches, only Qingcheng and situ family advocate changing the rules. Let's forget it this year. If Emei is still like this at the next ranking event, and even three five-tier competitors can't figure it out, then he will lose the qualification of guaranteed quota. What do you think?"

At first glance, the solution Qin Haotian said is very compromise. This time, Emei will continue to enjoy the minimum guarantee, but it will be taken back next time!

On the bright side, in addition to the worry free elder who is in the later stage of the fifth floor, the worry free elder who ranks second in cultivation is also in the middle of the fifth floor. As for the Emei disciples who rank third, they haven't even reached the early stage of the fifth floor, how can they reach the later stage of the fifth floor by leaps and bounds at the ranking event ten years later?

Unfortunately, people in Emei obviously want to do something. They want Emei to lose the qualification to enter Shu ruins this time!

"Leader Renyi, the way he said is to think about Emei, but Emei has been weak for so many years. An opportunity to enter the Shu ruins will not make them change much. In that case, let's start this time. From the overall situation, I think Emei school can certainly understand this proposal!"

"Yes, I agree with elder sunset glow's proposal."

"I also agree with elder sunset glow's proposal, and I believe Emei can understand!"

The other two Shushan elders who had been managed by Qingcheng sect also spoke at this time.

"Emei sect, I hope you can stand on the overall situation and don't make it too difficult for leader Qin. Even if you want to come to a place in Shu ruins, it's really of little use."

Pang Xin spoke again and what he said was very irritating. The reason why he targeted Emei at any cost this time is actually related to Gu Zheng's last trip to Tianshan Mountain.

The elder of Qingcheng, Liu Qingyun, died in the hands of Gu Zheng, and the whole Qingcheng sect has known it. Although several other survivors who fought against the evil practice of Taiji Taoism did not speak ill of Gu Zheng, and Liu Qingyun, a traitor, did deserve his death, this did not prevent Pang Xin's anger from happening to Gu Zheng. A little Emei dares to be so arrogant. Pang Xin is to let Emei know what will happen if he offends his Qingcheng sect!

"Whether it's the suggestions of the elders of Shu mountain or leader Pang, our situ family agrees very much. I also hope Emei can understand the general situation and don't make it difficult for leader Qin. A place in Shu ruins is nothing to you Emei, but if it is placed in our other branches, I dare say that in ten years, we can have two more disciples in the later stage of the fifth floor!"

Situ Zhengliang was very excited. Although the Qingcheng sect did not manage them in advance, he must unconditionally support the Qingcheng sect.

If Emei cancels the guaranteed quota for entering the Shu market this time, situ Zhengliang can get back the quota that situ Cong lost to Emei. After all, if Emei didn't have a guaranteed quota in the Shu market, the previous bets would not count. The ancient people's struggle to bet on what they didn't have is an unfair gamble in itself!

As for two more disciples in the later stage of the fifth floor in ten years, it's just a scene. As long as Emei's minimum quota is cancelled, it's even more difficult to have it. Who will care what situ Zhengliang said at that time.

"Emei sect, what do you mean?"

Qin Haotian was still happy and angry, but his eyes finally fell on Gu Zheng.

For a time, the ancient struggle became the focus of the whole hall. The environment was also unprecedentedly quiet, and the depressed atmosphere made people want to breathe.

If there were no informers from Taoist priest Yufeng and later preparations from Gu Zheng and others, Emei sect would be very dangerous today. Under the pressure of the overall situation, Emei sect alone would have almost no chance of turning over!

"Ha ha."

Gu Zheng took a step forward, shook his head and smiled strangely, which made people unable to hear whether it was ridicule or bitter smile.

"You all said let Emei understand, no, Emei can't understand!"

"Among the five branches of Shu mountain, situ family was the last one. Before they appeared, the 15 places in Shu ruins were always competed by four branches."

"If according to your current idea, the situ family was still very weak at that time and was not qualified to participate in the competition for places in Shu ruins. In that case, why did the ancestors of Shu mountain still agree to the situ family's participation? This is because he has the spirit of great love, because he hopes to see that every sect can continue well!"

Gu Zheng was full of voice and emotion, and elder Feng finally spoke.

"I don't agree to change the rules of my ancestors!"

"Just as the Emei leader said, the reason why our ancestors set such rules is to let each sect continue well and really have great love!"

"Emei is lonely now, but I think it belongs to the normal alternation of rise and fall. Don't forget that Emei once occupied the first place for many years, and Qingcheng and situ family at that time, if I remember correctly, were always the last two?"

When elder Feng knew what Emei was asking for, he said, "drunken immortal wine is not so delicious, and fried eggs are not so delicious". He would say so for a reason.

If it's just other branches or ordinary elders who can't get along with Emei, elder Feng won't be in trouble, but Qin Wanxia is the main manager of Qingcheng sect, which makes elder Feng a little embarrassed. It's not because Qin Wanxia is the leader's aunt, but when Feng Chang was young, he was one of Qin Wanxia's suitors. If such a thing happened, Feng Chang would never say anything.

"Feng Hansheng, what do you mean?"

Qin Wanxia glared angrily. Although Feng Changlao was a little scared, he still held his neck.

"It's not interesting. I just think you treat Emei too much, so I don't agree with you!"

In a short period of time, elder Feng dared not look up at the beginning and said that he looked directly into Qin Wanxia's eyes. Anyway, he is also a man with a temper. He is an elder with a higher status than Qin Wanxia in Emei sect!

"I hope you don't say anything about whether Emei is Liu Adou or not. We might as well wait for the next ten years, as the leader said before. If Emei doesn't have enough three elders in the later five levels, I'll just keep silent about Emei."

The same words from different populations have different potential meanings.

Qin Haotian said that he didn't want to be too controlled by other branches and sects for ten years, which also gave Emei a little face.

Elder Feng said ten years because he asked Gu Zheng similar words, and Gu Zheng gave a very clear answer. Ten years later, he must advance to the later stage of the fifth floor!

Elder Feng insisted on helping Emei. The scene was quiet for a moment. Even Qin Wanxia didn't say anything. Elder Feng's position in Emei is so high that there are only four super elders who can suppress him, except the big elders who are closed all day.

Another point is that if Emei directly announced that * * * had become their supreme elder, it would not have happened today, and Qingcheng sect did not have the courage to make trouble. However, Emei kept it a secret and did not want to rely on * * * who joined Emei halfway, so that others thought that they continued after they had * * *.

This is not only the opinion of the ancient dispute, but also the meaning of the two elders.

Gu Zheng was on his way, but he was caught in the long gate, but it was a hint from the elder of Shushan mountain, which was different from * * * joining Emei for Gu Zheng.

"Well, since you don't have any opinions, according to what our leader said before, whether Emei can enjoy the guaranteed quota or not, we'll wait until the next ranking event, and everyone will disperse!"

Qin Haotian's voice fell to the ground and walked directly outside the hall.

Pang Xin, who had planned all this, felt very aggrieved when he gave up what he thought was a win because of elder Feng's objection.

Elder wuchou made friends with elder Feng. Pang Xin didn't know about it, so he spent a lot of money to get through Qin Wanxia's joint for the sake of safety when he was doing management in Shushan. To Pang Xin's surprise, Emei not only invited elder Feng, who was very difficult to hire, but also asked elder Feng to help them speak. It's really annoying!

"Master Pang, let's go first. I'll see you at the martial arts arena!" Gu Zheng walked past Pang Xin and left a cold word.

"Bang, bang!"

Pang Xin didn't speak, just clenched his teeth.

In the martial arts arena, all the five branches have arrived. As the referee, elder Shushan Meng spoke loudly.

"Branch sects, announce your participating members according to the ranking of the previous session."

"Lingjian sect sun Zhenglong, Tian Junhao and Xie Yanyan."

Cai Jin, the leader of Lingjian sect, announced their contestants. As in previous years, all participants are elders, and their accomplishments are in the later stage of the fifth floor.

According to the rules, after the first branch announced the quota last year, the second branch will announce the quota and say whether they need to launch a challenge.

If you need to challenge, the rules will become a bit like "Tianji horse racing". The sect that challenges can designate a challenger to fight someone of the challenged sect. In fact, such rules are quite fair. The challenged sects suffer a little, and the ranking is relatively easy to change.

Pang Xin, the leader of Qingcheng sect, said: "Zhang Mingyue, Ma Huali and Liu Qingshan of Qingcheng sect will not launch a challenge."

At the last grand meeting, Qingcheng sect won the second place through the challenge, but this time their participating members changed greatly. When they knew how to arrange the challenge order, they didn't have to start the challenge to humiliate themselves.

Pang Xin's voice fell to the ground, and the voices of whispering around suddenly sounded.

"What happened to Qingcheng sect? The members of this competition are two late five story and one middle five story?"

"Yes, there is something wrong with the Qingcheng sect. They lost four elders in the late fifth floor this year. It's bad enough!"

"Lost so much? What's going on?"

"I don't know the details. I only know that at the beginning of the year, they seemed to be against the devil's door. Three elders in the later stage of the fifth floor were lost at once. Some time ago, their people went to Tianshan again, and Liu Qingyun, Liu Qingshan's brother, died there again, so it became what it is now."

"The strength of Qingcheng sect has fallen sharply now. I'm afraid there will be no small change in this ranking!"

"No wonder Qingcheng sect is targeting Emei this time. If Emei can give up a quota, it can at least have more opportunities to plot Emei quota on the premise of knowing that the ranking will decline!"

"Cough..."

Chu Liqing, the leader of Ziyun palace, cleared his voice amid the discussion.

"Ziyun palace Duan Xiaofeng, Lu Xiaojing and Chen Xiaolan launched the ranking challenge."

"Duan Xiaofeng vs. Ma Huali, Lu Xiaojing vs. Zhang Mingyue, Chen Xiaolan vs. Liu Qingshan."

If Qingcheng school is still the contestants in the last ranking competition, Chu Li will not challenge this time. After all, the three of them had a competition with those people at the beginning of the year, and their strength is completely inferior to each other. But now there have been such great changes in Qingcheng sect. If you don't take the opportunity to get a good place, it will be a waste.

"Good, good!"

Looking at Chu Li with a smile, Pang Xin's teeth itched with anger.

"Don't be angry, leader Pang. I still remember you very clearly at the last ranking Conference!"

Chu Li smiled happily. It's really 30 years of East and West. After the last ranking conference, Pang Xin didn't get angry in front of her.

"Qingcheng sends Ma Huali to prepare for the battle against Duan Xiaofeng of Ziyun palace in a quarter of an hour."

There was already a challenge to be held, and the referee elders of Shushan immediately followed the process.

Since it is a competition, it is essential to have some rules, of which five are more important.

First: you can use weapons, but you can't use immortal tools. After all, such a challenge is compared with your own strength, and immortal tools are objects that can break the balance. Similarly, some pills that can improve internal strength in a short time are also prohibited by the competition.

Second: once the contestants are announced, no matter they are challenged or challenged, there can be no changes in the contestants. Although the rules are somewhat similar to "Tian Ji horse racing", they should also be as fair as possible.

Third: if you fail in the challenge, the challenge sect cannot challenge the sect that defeated them at the grand meeting, except the sect that ranked first in the last session.

Fourth: every sect has the qualification to challenge, but it can't be abused. Strictly speaking, once the ranking challenge fails, it will no longer be qualified for the challenge. In fact, the fourth and third rules are to prevent losing sects from being unwilling to launch challenges one after another to waste time.

Fifth: rules make the challengers take the advantage, but this advantage can only be used once during a grand event. That is to say, if a challenge is to be challenged and challenged after a challenge, then they will no longer have the advantage of "Tian Ji racing", and who has the final say in who will fight against whom and who will be the one who will fight.

A quarter of an hour passed quickly. On the martial arts field, Ma Huali also fought with elder Xiaofeng. Both of them were cultivation achievements in the later stage of the fifth floor, but it was obvious that elder Xiaofeng was more powerful. His fists came and went, and soon there was a result.

"Duan Xiaofeng wins in Ziyun palace. A quarter of an hour later, Qingcheng sends Zhang Mingyue to fight Lu Xiaojing in Ziyun palace."

The referee elder announced the results, and the sects whispered again. Almost no one is optimistic about the Qingcheng sect. They must drop the ranking this time.

A quarter of an hour later, Qingcheng sent Zhang Mingyue to fight against Lu Xiaojing in Ziyun palace. The result was still the victory of Ziyun palace.

"According to the competition system of two wins in three innings, Qingcheng school has lost to Ziyun palace. Will Qingcheng school have to compete in this last challenge?"

According to the management, the referee elder asked about the sect that lost twice in a row.

"If you don't fight, Qingcheng sect has lost."

Pang Xin answered with his eyes closed. Since he had lost, there was no need to fight another meaningless battle.

"In this ranking competition, Ziyun palace successfully challenged and temporarily ranked second. Qingcheng sect failed and temporarily ranked third. According to the rules, will Ziyun palace challenge the spirit sword sect ranked first?" the referee elder asked.

"No challenge."

Knowing that he was not the opponent of Lingjian sect, Chu Li resolutely gave up the challenge.

"Ziyun palace gave up the challenge and still ranked second. Now the situ family, who ranked fourth in the last session, speaks!" the referee elder added.

"Situ family, situ Chengwei, situ Tongshu and situ Xuannan launched the ranking challenge."

"Situ Xuannan vs. Ma Huali, situ Chengwei vs. Zhang Mingyue, situ Tongshu vs. Liu Qingshan."

Like Ziyun palace, if Qingcheng sect did not lose the elders of the last ranking competition, situ Zhengliang, the master of situ family, would not launch a challenge that he knew he would lose. But now everything is different. The situ family urgently needs to improve their ranking to make up for the number of places in the Shu ruins that situ Cong lost to Gu Zheng.

"Good, good!"

The allies in the hall have now become the enemies of the fallen dog. Pang Xin said weakly.

"As usual, the people of Qingcheng sect have just fought and have the right to adjust their breath. However, the two contests are until the point, and the people of Qingcheng sect have not been hurt. Therefore, even if they need to rest, they only have half an hour. Do you need to adjust their breath before participating?"

"You need to adjust your interest rate!"

Even if the people of Qingcheng school have no problem participating in the competition now, Pang Xin still chose to suspend the competition. He needs to cheer up the participants and boost their morale.

The game stopped temporarily, but half an hour soon passed. In the martial arts arena, Ma Huali of Qingcheng sect challenged situ Xuannan of situ family.

A moment later, the referee elder announced: "Qingcheng faction Ma Huali won. A quarter of an hour later, Qingcheng faction Zhang Mingyue challenged situ family situ Chengwei."

When the first battle was won, the faces of the people of Qingcheng sect also eased. However, in the next two games, Qingcheng school lost one after another. Situ Chengwei and Liu Qingshan lost to situ Chengwei and situ Tongshu.

The Qingcheng sect lost again, and the ranking dropped to the fourth place. The happy expressions of the situ family who won the competition formed a sharp contrast with the gray faces of the Qingcheng sect.

"In this ranking competition, situ family successfully challenged and temporarily ranked third. Qingcheng sect failed and the ranking was reduced to fourth. According to the rules, will situ family challenge the second ranked Ziyun palace?" the referee elder asked.

"No challenge."

Situ Zhengliang also gave up the challenge. They almost arrived at Shushan together with the people from Ziyun palace. A few days ago, several contestants had a competition in private, and their height had been known. There was no need to fight again today.

"The situ family gave up the challenge and still ranked third. So far, this branch ranking has ended. Lingjian sect still ranks first, enjoying five places in Shu market, Ziyun palace ranks second, enjoying four places in Shu market, the situ family ranks third, enjoying three places in Shu market, Qingcheng ranks fourth, enjoying two places in Shu market, and Emei ranks fifth Enjoy a place in Shu ruins... "

"Referee elder, please wait."

Gu Zheng got up and interrupted the referee elder.

"First of all, I want to correct one point. The situ family, who ranked third, has no three places. When they bet, they lost a place here in Emei."

The ancient quarrel voice fell to the ground, and the scene was like a frying pan.

"What? The situ family bet with Emei and lost to Emei a place to enter the Shu market?"

"What was the situation at that time? What kind of gambling did they play, and how did the situ family lose the quota?"

"I bet on the number of places in Shu market. Who is this gambler?"

"Is Emei afraid of the situ family's default, or is the ancient leader showing off?"

"What nonsense? Does our leader use it to show off? This matter must be put forward in public, otherwise when we enter the Shu ruins, we will also be questioned by many people?"

"Silence!"

The referee elder shouted, and the scene was quiet.

"It's the first time in history to bet on the number of places in Shu market. I still need to ask the leader how to deal with this matter."

"Don't ask for instructions. The situ family just abides by the gambling agreement!"

It was not the master of situ's family who spoke, but elder Feng, who was very impatient.

When elder Feng spoke, the referee elder naturally had no opinion. He nodded and Gu Zheng continued.

"First of all, let's talk about second."

Gu Zheng gave a faint voice and then stressed: "Emei has been silent for so long that even the referee elder forgot to ask whether Emei needs to launch a challenge, but it doesn't matter. The referee elder doesn't ask. For myself, Emei wants to launch a challenge against Qingcheng sect!"

The voice of Gu Zheng has become a cry. In his cry, everyone is inspired!

Once upon a time, Qingcheng sect was the second most powerful branch of the sect. It was as big as a tiger. Emei sect has always been at the bottom of the list, small as a loach in the mud.

At this moment, the little loach roared to fight the tiger. What an incredible thing!

"Ha, ha ha, ha ha..."

Pang Xin smiled. His laughter was very rhythmic. It was like hearing a very meaningful joke. At the beginning, he just laughed a little embarrassed, but after he understood it thoroughly, it was called a stomachache!

Pang Xin smiled for a minute, and finally had enough of him, looking up and down at Gu Zheng.

"I thought you were a dragon, but when I looked closely, I found that you are still a little loach in the smelly mud. The Qingcheng sect is not as good as before, but can it be shaken by your Emei sect? Are you an ant trying to shake the tree or a mantis? With your three little emeis who can't get together in the later five floors, you dare to pull out the tiger beard of Qingcheng? Who gives you courage?"

Facing Pang Xin's series of satires, Gu Zheng not only smiled, but also smiled very happily, because he knew that the happier he smiled, the more angry the people of Qingcheng sect, the more angry the people of Qingcheng sect, and the happier the people of Emei sect!

"I'm a little loach, but I'm a little loach. Today I just want to touch the tiger beard of Qingcheng sect!"

Gu Zheng smiled and then looked at the referee elder: "Emei sect challenges Qingcheng. The leader Gu Zheng is against warhorse Huali, the second elder is worry free against Liu Qingshan, and the eldest elder is worry free against Zhang Mingyue!"

"What?"

"Did I hear you right?"

"The leader participates in the challenge? This is a rare thing for many years?"

"Gu Zheng's accomplishments in the later stage of the fourth floor dare to challenge Ma Huali?"

"Khan, what logic are you? Gu Zheng's cultivation is the lowest. He doesn't challenge Ma Huali, who has the highest cultivation, but does he have to challenge Liu Qingshan, who has the lowest cultivation?"

"Now take the Si under you and the Si above you, take the Si above you and the Si in your middle, take the Si in your middle and the Si below you. Ha ha, ha ha... I'm dead!"

As soon as Gu Zheng's voice fell to the ground, all kinds of voices came up one after another.

"Damn it!"

Emei dared to challenge Qingcheng, which made Pang Xin roar with anger.