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Chapter 90 Making a mistake requires admitting it

"The sect leader who never returned to my arms, it's true!"

Upon arriving before Feng Bugui, the Grand Elder carefully examined Luo Wanju and confirmed her identity.

"The sect leader died from the backlash of the Illusionary Mind Technique, coupled with the flare-up of old injuries. However, there were obvious signs of imprisonment on his body."

"What?" In an instant, everyone turned to look at the obviously flustered imposter.

It's bad enough that their dignified sect leader was replaced, but to be imprisoned until death is tantamount to throwing their Illusion Heart Sect's face on the ground and trampling on it relentlessly.

"Ding!" Before anyone could react, the Second Elder fired more than a dozen hidden weapons at the fake Luo Wanju.

Every part of his body, from his neck to his chest, was covered in black blood, clearly contaminated with a deadly poison.

The fake Luo Wanju couldn't even struggle before she stopped breathing immediately.

The sudden turn of events left everyone staring in disbelief. Before they could even react, the imposter sect leader was dead.

"Junior brother, what are you doing? Trying to kill me to cover your tracks?"

"Hmph!" The Second Elder snorted lightly, his face serious. "Senior Brother, this person dared to impersonate the Sect Leader and wreak havoc on our Illusionary Heart Sect. He deserves to die!"

"What wrong have I done by avenging the sect leader? As for killing to silence witnesses? Senior brother, you can't speak recklessly!"

"Our sect leader is dead. The most important thing now is to elect a new leader and stabilize the situation of our Illusion Heart Sect!"

"You!" The First Elder was speechless after being rebuked, especially since the Second Elder had him firmly under control.

With a series of recent events, the Illusionary Heart Sect is already in a precarious position. Now that its leader has died, morale is low, and further unrest could lead to its disintegration.

The Illusionary Heart Sect must not be allowed to descend into internal strife now, otherwise, a fierce battle would inevitably lead to its decline.

"Senior brother, the selection of the sect leader's successor has been completed, and my disciple has become the sole candidate for the sect leader's successor."

Without even glancing at the elder's already ashen face, he knew that his senior brother was the strongest in martial arts and truly deserved the position of elder, but he clearly lacked the necessary courage.

With just a slight adjustment from me, he becomes indecisive and hesitant. After all these years, he still hasn't improved at all.

Otherwise, how could the position of sect leader have been snatched away by that despicable Luo Wanju back then?

"Our sect leader has recently passed away, and we are unable to announce the results. If there is nothing else, please ask Senior Brother to announce the results on our behalf."

"You!" Although no one says it now, everyone actually knows who secretly replaced the sect leader.

Your disciple wants to be the sect leader? How can you be so shameless?

"Uncle-Master!" Just then, Luo Chuan spoke up again, "Since the sect leader is an imposter, his decision just now is invalid. Junior Sister Qing Chang should be qualified to compete for the position of sect leader successor."

"Then there's our eldest brother. He's the one everyone wants, and he should rightfully be the successor!"

"Enough!" For some reason, the more he looked at this senior brother's disciple, the more disgusted he felt. He was just as annoying as his stubborn master.

"Du Qingshang is one thing, but Feng Bugui hasn't even been cleared of suspicion yet, so what gives him the right to do this?"

"Even if the sect leader is a fake, it doesn't mean that Feng Bugui is right. He and Luo Xichan are still traitors to my Huanxin Sect."

"Uncle-Master." Hearing the Second Elder's words, Feng Bugui chuckled lightly, "I won't compete for the sect leader position!"

"Senior brother!"

"Junior Brother Luo, I know you mean well, but I don't want to compete for the position of sect leader."

"Very well, very well!" The Second Elder chuckled, stroking his beard. "Everyone heard it; this is something he didn't want to fight for!"

"Then let my disciple and Junior Nephew Qingchang compete fairly. Does anyone have any objections?"

Without the biggest threat of Feng Bugui, the position of successor to the sect leader is basically secured.

Du Qingshang is just a woman.

"Uncle-Master, I haven't finished speaking yet!" Seeing the Second Elder's almost beaming face, Feng Bugui continued unhurriedly, "Elder, everyone, I suspect there's something wrong with this manual."

Upon hearing this, the Second Elder unconsciously increased the force with which he stroked his beard, pulling out several strands, and his smile slowly faded.

"Nonsense, utter nonsense!"

"Uncle-Master, shouldn't the matter of choosing the sect leader be handled with utmost care? I implore the elders to examine this matter once more and see if it is truly fair and just!"

"Nonsense, Feng Bugui, are you just stalling for time because you don't have a chance right now? The matter of the sect leader's successor is not a child's play!"

"Junior brother, I think what Bugui said makes sense, and it is indeed necessary to investigate!" Before the Second Elder could react, the First Elder had already stepped forward.

The Second Elder suddenly stood up, wanting to follow, but at this moment a terrifying aura erupted from the First Elder, sweeping across the surroundings and causing the Second Elder to pause in his movements.

That old geezer has actually improved again! He's a blockhead who's all strength and no brains!

"The manual is indeed problematic!" After a careful examination and thorough review, the Grand Elder frowned deeply.

These issues are interspersed throughout, and you won't notice them at all unless you read through each page carefully.

"Second Junior Brother, explain why the secret manual you're in charge of has encountered a problem. I've really gone to great lengths to ensure your disciple becomes the sect leader's successor!"

"Senior brother, don't make false accusations. Even if there is a problem with this manual, it wasn't something I did intentionally."

"As you know, I specialize in the Illusionary Mind Technique, and I inevitably browse through it from time to time. Perhaps I inadvertently let my own thoughts get in the way while I was cultivating. It's all my fault for not checking carefully before."

"Heh, junior brother, no matter how you try to justify it, the fact that the secret manual you possess is problematic is unfair. Since it's unfair, then disqualifying you as a disciple is perfectly reasonable."

"you!"

"Do you have a problem with that?"

The terrifying pressure pressed down on him again, making the Second Elder feel as if he were carrying a mountain on his back.

"Hmph!" With a light snort, the Grand Elder then looked at the surrounding disciples. "Since only Junior Nephew Qingchang remains in the selection of the sect leader's successor, then I hereby announce..."

"Wait!" The sudden voice resounded like a great bell, causing some disciples with lower skill levels to instinctively cover their ears.

"Who is it?" Judging from the voice alone, the newcomer's skill level was definitely not low, and might even be no less than his own.

"Shen Che of Hidden Sword Manor!"

"Hidden Sword Manor?" His brows furrowed tightly. He knew the name Shen Che; the new master of Hidden Sword Manor, a teenager.

But isn't this skill level a bit too much?

Moreover, when he examined the sect leader's body just now, he clearly felt that apart from the sword intent that had not yet dissipated within the sect leader's body, it was the sword of Hidden Sword Manor.

"I wonder what brings Master Shen to my Illusionary Heart Sect?"

"Elder Wei, I dare not presume to offer guidance. I merely wish to ask, regarding the ambush of my Hidden Sword Manor's former master by your Illusionary Heart Sect's leader more than half a year ago, shouldn't the Illusionary Heart Sect give my Hidden Sword Manor an explanation?"

"Master Shen, you!" Staring blankly at Shen Che, Feng Bugui hadn't expected him to appear at this moment, especially in front of all the inner disciples.

"Brother Feng, your master has to admit what he did. You don't want him to be buried with a good reputation, do you?"

"Then what about all the experts who died in my Hidden Sword Manor? What about the losses suffered by my Hidden Sword Manor?"