chsdbacks 1007. Numerous objections.
1007. Numerous objections.
"That old guy speaks fast enough," everyone thought to themselves. There wouldn't be much debate about this, but Yan Jin himself certainly wouldn't be able to say anything. Now that Qingshan had recommended him first, it was a good opportunity to curry favor with this future leader.
It wasn't until Elder Qingshan spoke that Yan Jin slowly said, "To be honest, it was because of my flawed decision-making that the Yan Clan suffered such a huge blow. I have realized my lack of leadership skills from that incident, so I am determined not to be the leader of this alliance."
"Whoosh—"
Yan Jin's words were truly unexpected for everyone. Apart from those who were prepared, everyone else was immediately puzzled.
"What's going on? How could he possibly not want to be the alliance leader?"
This is the biggest question in everyone's mind. Since all the Dou Sheng powerhouses are to be uniformly deployed, then the alliance leader naturally has the highest authority.
More than twenty Dou Sheng level experts are, in essence, a considerable force, and logically speaking, no one would be unmoved by them.
Of course, no one truly believed Yan Jin's words. After all, Yan Jin was a genuine nine-star Dou Sheng level expert; if he really wanted to do it, who dared say he wasn't qualified?
"It's just for show, to avoid anyone gossiping behind my back later." Everyone understood why Yan Jin did that.
Afterwards, seeing that he had achieved the desired effect, Yan Jin smiled slightly and added to what he had just said: "Although I cannot be the leader of this alliance, I have someone I can recommend!"
"Who is it?"
"That is Xiao Yan of the Starfall Pavilion!"
"What?"
"How could that be?"
This caused a surge of emotions to rise again in everyone's hearts, which had just calmed down. Everyone understood that Yan Jin was keeping something to himself. He had his reasons for not becoming the alliance leader, and although they didn't know them, they understood that he wouldn't let the position of alliance leader fall into someone else's hands.
But unexpectedly, he didn't recommend any other powerful members of the Yan Clan, but rather Xiao Yan, who had spearheaded the entire alliance's preparations?
Upon hearing the news, everyone was clearly unprepared, constantly exchanging glances. Of course, some remained seated, unchanged, such as Yao Chen and Mu Yaoyin; and of course, there was Qing Xianzi, who, although surprised by the choice, felt very happy when she thought of the relationship between Xiao Yan and Yao Chen.
Yan Jin wasn't in a hurry; he simply sat upright in his seat, looking at everyone.
If Yan Jin only needed to go through the motions to become the alliance leader, then even with Yan Jin's recommendation, even though the alliance itself was initiated by the Starfall Pavilion, and even though Xiao Yan's talent was widely known, more than half of the people were still not happy about it.
However, since Yan Jin had already made his statement, no one wanted to offend him, and for a moment no one spoke up.
Elder Qingshan of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan glanced around and, seeing that no one intended to speak, and being straightforward and direct himself, he couldn't hold back his words any longer and stood up.
However, he first bowed to Xiao Yan and apologized, saying, "Young friend Xiao Yan, you are the benefactor of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Logically speaking, I shouldn't say this. But our alliance is of great importance now. In the future, the entire Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, including the Dragon Emperor, will be handed over to the Alliance Leader."
"I believe in Xiao Yan's potential, but I feel it's a bit too early for him to take the lead of the alliance now. If Clan Chief Yan Jin is truly interested, then why don't you become the alliance leader and include Xiao Yan as a candidate? I believe that after a few decades, when Xiao Yan has had some time to reflect, no one will have any objections to the position of alliance leader."
Qingshan's words were quite skillful, subtly expressing his disapproval of Xiao Yan becoming the alliance leader while also proposing a plausible compromise. Even if Yan Jin intended to support Xiao Yan, this was more than enough.
They simply didn't know what Yan Jin was thinking at that moment.
"Elder Qingshan, there's no need to trouble yourself. I truly have no interest in the position of alliance leader; it's absolutely not just a pretense."
"Is Yan Jin really determined?" Upon hearing this, Qingshan thought to himself that this was troublesome. He couldn't tell that Yan Jin's refusal was genuine.
Yan Jin was truly unwilling. Among the remaining people, the strongest was the Pill Tower Ancestor. If Xiao Yan was simply too young to shoulder such a great responsibility, then the Pill Tower Ancestor was completely incapable of doing so.
Even the Pill Tower only consults him on extremely important occasions; otherwise, they delegate all matters to others. What's more troublesome is his free-spirited nature; no one knows when he might disappear to travel and enjoy himself. Having the Pill Tower patriarch as the alliance leader is absolutely inappropriate.
With these two strongest individuals ruled out, it would be a real battle for the position if it were someone else. Elder Qingshan couldn't give a result for the moment, so he could only sit down. Of course, he hoped that Ziyan would take the position of alliance leader, but objectively speaking, Ziyan, like the Pill Tower Ancestor, didn't have the ability.
Mu Yaoyin took the initiative to speak: "I think my master Xiao Yan is fully capable of taking on the position of Alliance Leader, although from a selfish point of view, he is the leader of my Tianluan Clan."
"But everyone knows what he has done. In the fight against the Soul Clan, he defeated many prodigies descended from Dou Di during the Heavenly Tomb expedition. In the Flower Sect, he successfully thwarted the Soul Clan's scheme. Now, he plays a decisive role in the conflict of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void. For the time being, my master should be considered the number one contributor to the alliance."
"The master is indeed young, but these are extraordinary times, and extraordinary measures should be taken."
Mu Yaoyin spoke for Xiao Yan, saying what he couldn't say himself. Of course, those who originally disagreed with Xiao Yan becoming the leader of the alliance wouldn't change their minds because of Mu Yaoyin's words.
But after Mu Yaoyin said that, she at least made Xiao Yan's advantages public.
The demons of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan had been waiting for a long time, and now, as the matter of the Alliance Leader's position gradually unfolded, they felt an overwhelming joy in their hearts.
He glanced at Yao Ming beside him, then stood up and asked, "Sect Leader Yao Chen, I have a question. If the alliance leader can't reach a decision today, or if everyone's opinions are divided, what should be done in the end? Should we use a vote?"
As expected, Elder Yao said matter-of-factly, "The position of Alliance Leader is of great importance and naturally requires the consent of everyone."
The objections to Xiao Yan becoming the alliance leader were already anticipated, and that's precisely why the process needed to be meticulously planned to avoid any criticism. However, after Yao Lao finished answering, a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes. Yao Ming couldn't get up and ask, "What is Yao Huang trying to do?"
Yao Huang received the answer, and his joy intensified: "Good! Since Pavilion Master Yao Chen says so, then I also have some humble opinions about the Alliance Leader."