Chapter 162 Don’t take on this hot potato!
Xin Zhen kept silent after this.

Master Fang Sheng understood very well that the part that Xin Zhen did not say was that he had too many conflicts with Zuo Lengchan of Songshan, and it was impossible for Zuo Lengchan to accept his command. The big sects such as Wudang, Kunlun, and Emei might not be able to accept the command of Huashan Sword Sect. This was not a good thing.

Master Fang Sheng clasped his hands together and said, "Master Xin, please rest assured. I will mediate between us."

Xin Zhen shook his head and said, "Master Fang Sheng, please don't put me on the spot. I'm too young, and the sect is at a low point. I am insignificant and my words have no weight, so no one will accept my advice.

If I force everyone to follow my command, some people will inevitably feel dissatisfied. The loss of face for Xin will be secondary. This time, facing the powerful enemy of the Demon Cult is a matter of life and death. If something goes wrong, everyone may die here. It is really unwise.

Master Fang Sheng, Shaolin is the leader of the martial arts world, and you are highly respected. If you take the lead, no one will be dissatisfied. When everyone thinks and works together, things will be easier to handle."

Master Fang Sheng smiled and said, “Master Xin, don’t underestimate yourself. Although the Sword Sect is still in its development stage, the four disciples of the Sword Sect have already shown their great potential. The rise of the Sword Sect is unstoppable. In another five to ten years, the Sword Sect will be among the major sects. Who dares to underestimate it?
In addition, Master Xin, are you ignoring your own strength? Who would dare to be dissatisfied if you are a top master who can force back the world's number one master, Dongfang Bubai?

Oh, yes, in terms of martial arts, no one here can match you, and in terms of commanding an army and fighting a war, who can match you, a third place winner?"

Xin Zhen smiled bitterly when he heard this. Everyone knows this, but it would be great if things in the world were that simple.

If everyone could respect professionalism and follow professional guidance, there wouldn't be so many absurd things in history.

The reality is that everyone has their own selfish desires and regards fame and fortune as their lifeblood. Although this situation is a matter of life and death, for some selfish people, they will still think that this is a good opportunity to increase their personal reputation. As for whether it will endanger the overall situation, they will not think too much about it.

Although the Sword Sect has a promising future, it is indeed weak now. There is no big sect supporting it, and it is young. Regardless of whether Zuo Lengchan is convinced or not, big sects such as Wudang, Emei, and Kunlun are also dissatisfied.

He was willing to lead the Hengshan Sect and the Dian Cang Sect because both sects had suffered great disasters and were willing to obey him, so he was willing to take up the responsibility. However, Xin Zhen declined the offer of leading the major sects such as the Wudang, Emei, Kunlun, and Songshan sects.

It may seem like a good opportunity to become famous, but in fact it is a hot potato. As long as your reputation and background are insufficient, they will always find faults with you, and the execution of the orders they give will certainly be compromised, which can easily go wrong.

Once something bad happens, all the blame will be put on you, which is not a good thing for the development of the Sword Sect.

Thinking of this, Xin Zhen said firmly: "Master Fang Sheng, I cannot take this matter. Please forgive me. Master Fang Sheng, you are highly respected and it is most appropriate for you to arrange it. I can assist you when the time comes."

Master Fang Sheng frowned and said, "If Sect Leader Xin doesn't take up the responsibility, then Sect Leader Zuo will probably have to do it."

Xin Zhen glanced at Master Fang Sheng and said with a smile, "Master is highly respected and is the best choice."

Fang Sheng smiled bitterly and said, "If my senior brother Fang Zheng was here, he would be the best choice. I don't have such prestige, but it doesn't matter. Now it's a matter of life and death between good and evil. If Sect Leader Zuo can take up the responsibility, it's a good thing." Xin Zhen smiled slightly. Shaolin was so wary of Songshan that they didn't even want Zuo Lengchan to take the responsibility of a temporary leader. They even used this to provoke him. I'd be a fool to care about you!
On the contrary, being the leader would probably be much more tiring. Not only would one have to rack one's brains to deal with the Demon Cult, but one also had to be careful of Zuo Lengchan shooting arrows from behind. What's the point of that?
Fang Sheng came over to test it. Master Ding Xian was also very concerned about this. She came over to ask Xin Zhen and got Xin Zhen's affirmation. Master Ding Xian immediately became worried.

After Master Dingxian returned to the team, she discussed the matter with Dingjing and Dingyi at the back.

"Senior sisters, junior sisters, after we arrive at Mount Tai, Sect Leader Xin is unwilling to take on the heavy responsibility of command. By then, it may be Zuo Lengchan who will be in charge." Master Ding Xian said worriedly.

Master Dingyi frowned and said, "Sister, Zuo Lengchan is very ambitious. His command is not a good thing. He has been coveting the merger of the Five Mountains Sword Sects for a long time. I am afraid that he will send us to the most dangerous place just to weaken the strength of Hengshan Sect and achieve the goal of merging the sects!"

Master Dingjing was also very worried and said, "Junior sister's worry is right. Songshan has been very arrogant in recent years. It has threatened Junior Brother Liu Zhengfeng, sent people to Huashan Sect to seize the throne, and ambushed our Hengshan Sect. Zuo Lengchan's ambition has long been exposed.

If he takes command this time, our Hengshan Sect, as well as the Hengshan Sect, Taishan Sect, and Huashan Sect will all be in trouble!"

Ding Yi said: "Master Sister, let's go and persuade Master Xin to take up this responsibility. If we let Zuo Lengchan take command, we may all suffer huge losses."

Nun Dingxian sighed and said, "Master Xin is a very smart person. He must know this, but it is difficult for him to make a decision."

Ding Yi said: "What's so difficult about this? I will go find Sect Leader Xin and persuade him to take up this responsibility, otherwise Zuo Lengchan will definitely trip us up!"

Ding Jing sighed and said, "Master Sister is right. This is very difficult for Master Xin..."

Ding Jing turned around and said to Ding Yi: "...The Sword Sect is weak, and Sect Leader Xin is too young and lacks prestige. If he were to take command, how could the disciples of the big sects obey him?
If the command is good, it will be fine. If there is any mistake, Master Xin will become a sinner. How can Master Xin do such a thankless task! "

Dingyi was suddenly speechless, and after a long time, he could only let out a long sigh.

It would be a bit too much to ask Xin Zhen to persuade him under such circumstances.

At this time, Master Ding Jing said, "Master Sister, although we cannot force Master Xin to take up the responsibility, we can nominate Master Fang Sheng."

Ding Yi was delighted when he heard this, "Yes, Master Fang Sheng is a senior monk of Shaolin Temple, and he has always been highly respected. It is no problem to let him lead the team. As for whether Master Fang Sheng has the ability to lead the team... Ha, wouldn't it be better for Master Xin to assist him?"

Ding Xian's eyes lit up when he heard this.

(End of this chapter)