Chen Fan's expression was blank as he slowly spoke, "Don't listen to that old Taoist's nonsense!"
"I belong to no sect!"
"I have come today to clarify one matter!"
"I will also be going to Kunlong Island!"
"As for the matter of marriage alliances you mentioned, I hope you will not utter a single word about it from now on!"
"Understood?"
His voice, though calm, carried immense pressure.
A breath…
Most of the elders looked at each other, their faces showing awkward smiles.
"Alright…"
"We… we won't mention it!"
Chen Fan continued, "This trip to Kunlong Island requires a leader. I nominate myself for the position. Do you approve or object?"
Chen Fan maintained his casual demeanor, yet it put everyone present under immense pressure.
Their faces grew grim.
These elders were all former sect leaders, their status undeniable.
Now, they were being asked to be led by a young man. Truthfully, it was difficult to accept!
They felt… displeased, something was not quite right!
A sigh…
In a short while, the hall fell silent.
Silence, at this moment, was the greatest form of resistance!
Chen Fan, being astute, understood this and added, "It seems you do not agree!"
"…"
Still, no one answered.
Chen Fan then placed his hands on the marble tabletop before him. "I understand your intentions too!"
"Since you disagree, then let's have a contest!"
"To select the most capable person!"
"What do you think?"
He surveyed the room.
These old sect leaders were shrewd individuals, choosing to remain silent.
Of course, they did so intentionally!
Frankly, they did not want to be led by a young man; it was too embarrassing!
After all, in the martial arts world, elders valued their reputation above all else!
Seeing their attitudes, the old Taoist felt extremely displeased and spat at Gu Liang, "Old man, so you also disagree?"
Gu Liang was taken aback. "Ah? I didn't say I disagreed! Do you even need to ask my stance? Isn't this redundant?"
What was the stance of the Gu Sect leader?
At this moment, everyone was observing each other, looking from one to another!
The old Taoist spat again. "Old man, don't play coy. Be careful, I might cripple you. State your position immediately!"
Because Chen Fan stood behind him, Gu Liang dared not retort much. After a moment of hesitation, he raised his arm and said, "I… I agree with Chen Fan!"
The old Taoist snorted. "Dog, that's more like it!"
The Gu Sect leader, having no choice, had to suppress his displeasure!
Damn it all!
You old bastard, just you wait, I'll settle this with you sooner or later!
With the Gu Sect leader's agreement, most of the others made the sensible choice!
"We… we all agree too!"
"Agreed!"
"We agreed from the start!"
"Yes… yes, we just didn't voice it!"
These old men were all deeply calculating, more so than one another!
Extremely cunning!
Chen Fan let out a cold smile, quietly observing the hypocrisy of these old men. "Alright, I'll ask one more time, who is in favor, and who is against?"
This time, the old sect leaders did not hesitate. Most of them raised their arms to signify their stance!