Old Five is a Goose.
Chapter 267: Mo Wuji's Speech
"In the fight against extraterritorial invasions, how many nameless rogue cultivators, like me, have shed their blood on this land we live on to resist the invaders? I am just one of countless others. They have no glory, no compensation, and like me, they only have a rogue cultivator number..."
Mo Wuji bowed deeply at this point, "This bow is for those cultivators who shed their blood for the land we live on, whether they are disciples of sects, rogue cultivators, or ordinary people, they are all worthy of our respect."
Back on Earth, Mo Wuji had given countless speeches, and his grasp of the audience's mentality was far superior to those aloof sect leaders of the major sects. In terms of cultivation, he was not as good as Jiang Xiushan of the Great Evolution Sect, but in terms of speech and instilling motivation, Jiang Xiushan multiplied by two was no match for him, Mo Wuji. Or rather, Jiang Xiushan and others of his kind simply did not deign to use such methods to resonate with ordinary cultivators.
Countless cultivators on the plaza bowed once with Mo Wuji, followed by thunderous applause that resonated throughout the entire plaza. Even though Mo Wuji had not produced his rogue cultivator 2705 identity token, no one questioned him. Initially, everyone knew that Mo Wuji would eventually take out the identity token. Now, everyone no longer needed Mo Wuji to produce the identity token to be certain that he was rogue cultivator 2705.
Mo Wuji had spoken the inner thoughts of all the small cultivators. In the Lost Continent, cultivators in high positions were, after all, in the minority. The vast majority of cultivators were unknown, just like rogue cultivator 2705. That was why rogue cultivator 2705 resonated so deeply and resounded throughout the Lost Continent. Because he was the most relatable and down-to-earth.
Even against their will, Jiang Xiushan and the others could only bow once with Mo Wuji to show their respect for those who had sacrificed their lives for the Lost Continent.
Mo Wuji continued, "Here, I want to thank the Hundred Sect Alliance. Without the Hundred Sect Alliance, our Lost Continent would be a disorganized mess. In any battle, a disorganized mess will never have any fighting power. But after thanking them, I have to ask, what is the purpose of our establishing the Hundred Sect Alliance? It is to protect this land we live on, to protect the people who live on this land. We have driven away the extraterritorial invaders, and the Hundred Sect Alliance's work has only just begun, not to sit there waiting for medals."
Even though he knew that what Mo Wuji would say next would be detrimental to the Great Evolution Sect, Jiang Xiushan could not step forward to stop him at this moment. Mo Wuji came from the Asking Heaven Learning Academy, and Feng Zhenqiu would certainly not stop him either. As for the other sects, unless they were out of their minds, they would not try to stop Mo Wuji from continuing his speech at this time.
"At this moment, I am not saying these words as the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect, but as an ordinary rogue cultivator. I would like to ask the Hundred Sect Alliance, during such a crucial time as the extraterritorial war, where was the Hundred Sect Alliance when a sect leader who was defending against extraterritorial cultivators was killed outside the Hundred Sect Alliance's residence? And that's not all, where was the Hundred Sect Alliance when this sect was exterminated for no reason?
I would like to ask the Hundred Sect Alliance, how did the Hundred Sect Alliance treat those who had contributed to digging out a family that transplanted spiritual roots and harmed countless genius cultivators in our Lost Continent? I would also like to ask the Hundred Sect Alliance, how did they treat those cultivators who died in battle on the battlefield to defend against extraterritorial cultivators?"
The plaza was silent. Mo Wuji took a breath and raised his voice, "Now I can tell everyone that the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect was killed outside Yin Capital by a strong expert of the Yulin Lei Clan while defending against extraterritorial cultivators, simply because the Heavenly Machine Sect might have had a treasure. The Hundred Sect Alliance didn't even ask about it. The Heavenly Machine Sect was subsequently exterminated by the Lei Clan, and the Hundred Sect Alliance also seemed not to see it. I am speaking up for the Heavenly Machine Sect not because I am the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect, I didn't even know the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect, Du Shiqing, before.
To the Hundred Sect Alliance, the sect leader of a Xuan Grade sect is perhaps just a soldier who can block a few extraterritorial invaders while alive. Sect Leader Du chose not to believe in the Hundred Sect Alliance before his death, but to believe in me, a rogue cultivator, and asked me to take charge of the Heavenly Machine Sect. Perhaps he knew that telling the Hundred Sect Alliance about this would lead to nothing. I am just a rogue cultivator, but I, Mo Wuji, have my own principles and will never let the people of our Lost Continent bleed for this land and then continue to shed tears.
If the road is uneven, someone will shovel it. If others don't, I, Mo Wuji, will. I will do what the Hundred Sect Alliance is unwilling to do. That's why I rebuilt the Heavenly Machine Sect, took over as the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect, and destroyed the selfish Yulin Lei Clan..."
Once again, thunderous cheers and applause drowned out Mo Wuji's words. Mo Wuji waited for the applause to subside before continuing, "Now I will tell everyone the second question, the reward I received for exposing the owner of Extreme Sword City was that I was expelled from the Hundred Sect Alliance assembly qualifications. If I didn't have the identity of a rogue cultivator 2705, if I didn't have everyone's support, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to say these words today, and I would have been driven out of the forum long ago."
Jiang Xiushan clenched his fists, filled with great hatred. At this point, Mo Wuji's power had already grown, and he couldn't do anything about him. Even if he left this venue, Mo Wuji had Xing Huang by his side, and he was helpless. He, a True God Stage cultivator, was helpless, so who else could deal with Mo Wuji? If he dared to attack Mo Wuji at this moment, then the Great Evolution Sect might be the next owner of Extreme Sword City.
"We need Senior Brother to be the Alliance Master of the Hundred Sect Alliance..."
"We need rogue cultivator 2705 to take over the Hundred Sect Alliance!"
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No matter what their status, there was no shortage of passionate people, including cultivators. Mo Wuji's words resonated with many people. Many topics that no one had ever thought about were brought up by Mo Wuji. These words made people feel angry and indignant.
Mo Wuji waved his hand, "I will continue to tell everyone the third question, the bones of those cultivators who died defending our land against extraterritorial invasions are everywhere, scattered in all directions. Although my contribution points are ranked first, I believe that after my death, I will be like those fallen heroes, my bones scattered in the wilderness, enduring the lonely and cold wind day and night..."
"Yes, I am disheartened. I only implore those in charge of the Hundred Sect Alliance to collect the bones of those cultivators who shed their blood for our Lost Continent and died in various places, bury them on the battlefield of the Lost Continent, and erect a tall monument for them. Let all the cultivators and all the people of our Lost Continent remember them, respect them, and take them as examples. When extraterritorial cultivators invade again, more compatriots will shed their blood to protect our land. Today, I have finished speaking, thank you, my friends!"
The plaza inside and out was silent. If no one mentioned it, cultivators dying in battle was a natural occurrence. At most, familiar fellow disciples would take away the bones of those they knew. No one would feel that it was inappropriate, whether cultivators or sects.
Now that Mo Wuji had said all these words, the listeners realized how lonely those cultivators who had died for the Lost Continent were. And how unfair it was to them.
Even Jiang Xiushan, who had always disliked Mo Wuji, had to admit that Mo Wuji was right. He disliked Mo Wuji, but that didn't mean he had to oppose everything Mo Wuji said. To defend against extraterritorial cultivators, he, Jiang Xiushan, was also prepared to contribute his life.
After a long time, a burst of clamor erupted in the plaza, without exception, everyone was demanding that Mo Wuji be the Alliance Master of the Hundred Sect Alliance.
Jiang Xiushan couldn't come out, and Feng Zhenqiu knew that he had to come out at this time. He walked to the position where Mo Wuji had just stood and said in a loud voice, "Everyone, please be quiet."
Feng Zhenqiu was a True God Stage expert. Even without using a sound amplification array, his soft voice could calm all the cultivators on the plaza.
Sure enough, after Feng Zhenqiu's voice, the cultivators on the plaza quieted down.
Feng Zhenqiu then said in a clear voice, "Sect Leader Mo was once a disciple of my Asking Heaven Learning Academy. I will not speak against my conscience because of this. I agree with Sect Leader Mo's words just now. Our Lost Continent's cultivation civilization is already more backward, and once extraterritorial cultivators invade, we need to unite even more.
Therefore, I, on behalf of the Hundred Sect Alliance, have decided to erect a cultivator's memorial outside Yin Capital. We will inscribe the name of every fallen cultivator on it, and even those without names, we will use the rogue cultivator number to remember them."
Loud cheers rang out, and everyone was extremely supportive of Feng Zhenqiu's words.
After the cheers died down, Feng Zhenqiu continued, "Secondly, I agree with everyone's suggestion, but to let Sect Leader Mo enter the Hundred Sect Alliance, it is not up to me alone. It requires a vote from all the sects."
After saying that, Feng Zhenqiu said to the many sect leaders sitting on the conference roundabout, "Everyone, I believe you have all seen Sect Leader Mo's words just now, as well as the reaction of the many cultivators who came to the Five Elements Wasteland City. I wonder what your opinions are on Sect Leader Mo's appointment as the Alliance Master of the Hundred Sect Alliance? How about this, those who agree to Sect Leader Mo's appointment as the Alliance Master of the Hundred Sect Alliance, please stand up. Those who disagree do not need to stand up."
Following Feng Zhenqiu's words, everyone in the Five Elements Wasteland Plaza focused their attention on the sect leaders of the major sects.
There is no democracy here. Even if everyone in the Five Elements Wasteland Plaza wants Mo Wuji to become the Alliance Master of the Hundred Sect Alliance, the major sects need to stand up and express their opinions.
"My Traceless Sword Sect agrees." The first person to stand up was actually Gu Ran, the Sect Leader of the Traceless Sword Sect who was sitting in the back row.
"My Divine Medicine Sect agrees." The next one to stand up was also unexpected, it was Qin Foyu, the Sect Leader of the Divine Medicine Sect sitting in the middle of the conference table, who had refuted Mo Wuji before.
"My Hundred Luo Sect agrees!"
"My Immortal Stay Fortress agrees!"
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(Seventeen additions, first update!)