By the evening of the next day, led by Zhang Xuanliang, the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, with Heavenly Masters Zhao Yiwu and Lu Xiu, and others as escorts.
Concurrently, Master Huikong of the Shaolin Sect, Cao Cheng, the newly appointed sect leader of the Qingcheng Sect, and new representatives from the Huashan Sect, Kunlun Sect, Kongtong Sect, Diancang Sect, and other sects all arrived at the foot of Wuliang Mountain…
Apart from Longhu Mountain, the representatives from these sects were all new faces. Some had not even held their inauguration ceremonies before coming as representatives of their sects.
Following them, the representative of the Emei Sect appeared, it was Abbess Yunbai, dressed in a grey Taoist robe, accompanied by her disciples Lu Shuang and He Shanyue. Jiang Tingxia also came along.
"Sect Leader Yunbai…"
Zhang Xuanliang immediately stepped forward, and Abbess Yunbai also bowed, "Sect Leader Zhang, Master Huikong…"
The representatives of other sects also bowed upon seeing Abbess Yunbai…
"Then let's head up quickly…"
Led by Zhang Xuanliang, Abbess Yunbai and Cao Cheng nodded, and followed them up Wuliang Mountain…
Forty minutes later, at the main entrance of the Wuliang Taoist temple, the Abbot Wuweizi, along with disciples like Li Zihang and Qi Wu, respectfully awaited them. Upon seeing Zhang Xuanliang, Abbess Yunbai, and others, they bowed, "Sect Leader Zhang, Sect Leader Yunbai, you have traveled a long way. I have prepared dinner, please come in and dine with me first."
"Good, thank you Abbot Wuwei." Zhang Xuanliang said with a smile.
The representatives of sects like Cao Cheng, on the other hand, all wore accommodating smiles, appearing very amiable. Facing the Abbot of the humble Wuliang Taoist temple, they no longer displayed the arrogance of major sects.
After all, Wan Yunting was now the number one in the martial arts world and had emerged from the Wuliang Taoist temple. Consequently, these representatives of the major sects naturally dared not show any arrogance in front of Abbot Wuwei.
Because they were no longer qualified to do so.
"Abbot Wuwei, may we see Chairman Wan first?" Zhang Xuanliang asked Abbot Wuwei as he followed.
"Yunting and the others are in the refectory, you will see them there." Abbot Wuwei said with a smile.
"Good…"
Zhang Xuanliang and the others smiled, and the group arrived at the refectory of the Taoist temple. Indeed, they saw Wan Yunting and Chang Wude, Zhou Ruoxi and Chen Qiuyun, along with Abbess Jin Yu, and Yang Jingyi chatting and eating merrily…
"They've arrived…"
Duan Yingying pointed outside, indicating Zhang Xuanliang, Master Huikong, and the others being led in by Abbot Wuwei, as well as Cao Cheng and the new faces from various sects. Wan Yunting had seen some of them, but couldn't recall who they were…
"Sect Leader Zhang, Master Huikong, Sect Leader Yunbai…"
Wan Yunting stood up and went to greet them, smiling and greeting those he recognized, Zhang Xuanliang, Abbess Yunbai, and Master Huikong.
"Chairman Wan…"
Everyone also greeted them with bows. Cao Cheng and the others also nodded with smiles, respectfully greeting them…
"Everyone, please come in and have a seat…"
Abbot Wuwei invited them all in, and then Wan Yunting asked Zhang Xuanliang, Abbess Yunbai, and Master Huikong to sit together. As for Cao Cheng and the others, they could only sit at the adjacent table, listening obediently…
"Sect Leader Zhang, Master Huikong, may I ask the reason for your visit to our Wuliang Taoist temple?" Wan Yunting went straight to the point, asking about the main topic.
Zhang Xuanliang put down his chopsticks, sighed, and without further ado, said directly, "Chairman Wan, we are here to invite you to be the new president of our Martial Arts Association!"
Upon hearing this, Abbot Wuwei, Yang Jingyi, Chang Wude, Zhou Ruoxi, and others were taken aback. Even Wan Yunting's expression froze in surprise as he looked at Zhang Xuanliang. He hadn't expected their sudden visit to be an invitation for him to become the new president of the Martial Arts Association.
"Chairman Wan, after the battle at Glacier and the battle at Demon Mountain, our various sects suffered heavy losses."
Zhang Xuanliang sighed. Master Huikong and the others did the same. Only Abbess Yunbai of the Emei Sect maintained her composure, as the Emei Sect had not participated.
However, the Emei Sect had experienced too many upheavals before, and its strength was already very low. This was why Abbess Yunbai had not led the sect to jointly search for the Demon Pool.
"Therefore, after our discussions, we specifically wish to invite you to be the new president of our Martial Arts Association and lead the development of the major sects in the martial arts world." Zhang Xuanliang looked at Wan Yunting with sincere eyes and said.
Master Huikong, Abbess Yunbai, and Cao Cheng and others at the adjacent table all nodded, urging Wan Yunting to become the new president of the Martial Arts Association…
For a moment, everyone's gaze fell upon Wan Yunting. He smiled and then shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, Sect Leader Zhang, I'm afraid I cannot accept your request!"
"Why?"
Master Huikong asked in confusion, "Chairman Wan, in the battle at Demon Mountain, you killed the chief god of the Heavenly Eye Main God Sect. You are currently the number one in the martial arts world. It is most appropriate for you to be the president of our Martial Arts Association."
"Yes…"
Cao Cheng and the others echoed the sentiment…
But Wan Yunting still shook his head and smiled, "But I'm not interested."
This statement caused Zhang Xuanliang and Master Huikong and the others to look stunned. They hadn't expected Wan Yunting to refuse, as this was a good thing.
Wan Yunting didn't say much more. He smiled at Zhang Xuanliang and said, "Sect Leader Zhang, now that the chief god of the Heavenly Eye Main God Sect is dead, there is no threat to your sects or to me personally."
"As for how your sects will develop in the future, that is your business and has nothing to do with me, Wan Yunting!"
"Also, rest assured, I, Wan Yunting, will not interfere in the affairs of your sects in the future. Of course, you should not hinder the future development of our Wuliang Taoist temple!"
The last sentence implied that Wan Yunting would protect the Wuliang Taoist temple, and the major sects should not expect to trouble the Wuliang Taoist temple anymore.
Zhang Xuanliang, understanding this, nodded and sighed, "Since Chairman Wan says so, we won't force it."
Wan Yunting looked at him and smiled, "Sect Leader Zhang, I think you are more suitable to be the new president of your Martial Arts Association."
This remark caused the representatives of sects like Cao Cheng at the adjacent table to exchange glances. In fact, before coming to find Wan Yunting, they had already recommended Zhang Xuanliang to be the new president of the Martial Arts Association.
After all, he was originally the vice president. Now that Zhong Yulong was dead, it was natural that no one would object to him taking over the position of president.
Because currently, the strength of all the major sects in the martial arts world was best preserved and strongest in Longhu Mountain!
"We'll talk about that later."
Zhang Xuanliang knew what he was doing. He raised his wine glass and said to Wan Yunting and Abbot Wuwei, "I apologize for the sudden visit and the disturbance today. I hope Chairman Wan and Abbot Wuwei will forgive us. I'll drink this to you…"
"Come…"
Wan Yunting and Abbot Wuwei also accompanied them for a few more drinks. After chatting at the dinner table, Abbot Wuwei arranged for Zhang Xuanliang, Master Huikong, and the others to stay overnight and return the next day…
In the evening, at Wan Yunting's residence.
"Yunting, why didn't you agree to be the president of the Martial Arts Association?" Zhou Ruoxi entered with a brazier, looking at Wan Yunting who was playing chess with Duan Yingying, and asked.
"Yeah."
Duan Yingying also looked up at him and said, "If you became the president of the Martial Arts Association, who would dare to bully our Wuliang Taoist temple in the future."
Wan Yunting looked up at the two of them and smiled, "I've told you, I'm not interested. Besides, I'm now wholeheartedly focused on leading Traditional Chinese Medicine towards revival and prosperity. I don't have extra time to manage the internal affairs of the various sects. I'd rather use that time to spend more time with you all."
"Tsk…"
Duan Yingying gave him a big roll of her eyes at his words and pouted, humming, "I think you just want to spend more time with your female companions. You don't care about me and Sister Ruoxi at all."
"What are you saying?" Wan Yunting reached out his big hand, pinched Duan Yingying's delicate nose, and swayed it, smiling, "Aren't I spending time with you right now?"
"Oh, it hurts so much, you bad person…"
Annoyed, Duan Yingying got up and pounced on him, her face full of coyness, like a little enchantress, "Then how long do you plan to stay with me, or should I go to the capital with you?"
Seeing that the girl had already sat in his lap, Wan Yunting's hands also became restless. Zhou Ruoxi beside him rolled her eyes and said, "You two continue your affection. I'm going to find Aunt Yunbai…"
With that, she left Wan Yunting and Duan Yingying behind and went to the adjacent courtyard to find Abbess Yunbai to discuss the current affairs of the Emei Sect…
"Ruoxi, why don't you come back?"
In the courtyard living room, Abbess Yunbai and Abbess Jin Yu, along with senior sister Lu Shuang and junior sister Jiang Tingxia, were seated. Abbess Yunbai said to Zhou Ruoxi, "Now that all the major sects respect Wan Yunting, even if you return to our Emei Sect, they won't say anything!"
"Yes, Senior Sister Ruoxi…"
Jiang Tingxia came over and sat beside Zhou Ruoxi, saying, "Abbess Yunbai is too busy alone. If you came back, you could help her a lot."
Senior sisters Lu Shuang and He Shanyue and the others nodded in agreement…
After all, everyone knew about the relationship between Zhou Ruoxi and Wan Yunting. Now that he was the number one in the world, all the major sects were eager to curry favor with him.
Therefore, even if Zhou Ruoxi returned to the Emei Sect with the identity of the biological daughter of the Demon Cult Leader, people from the major sects would not dare to say anything carelessly.
Zhou Ruoxi couldn't help but be moved. After all, she still cared about the Emei Sect as her home, and she personally didn't want to stay by Wan Yunting's side and compete with his many confidantes.
"But Aunt, will the other disciples in the sect gossip?" Zhou Ruoxi asked.
Abbess Yunbai said sternly, "If anyone dares to spread rumors, I will expel them from the sect!"
This domineering statement reassured Zhou Ruoxi.
Even Abbess Jin Yu nodded in agreement, urging Zhou Ruoxi to return to the Emei Sect to help Abbess Yunbai manage the sect together…