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When Shen Mo walked out of Liuyun Palace and arrived at the mountain gate square, he was also slightly moved by the scene before him.

The square was packed with people, dressed in various styles and with different levels of cultivation, but all eyes were focused on him, filled with anticipation, eagerness, and even a heavy sense of entrustment.

Chen Hao and Ling Shuang stood at the forefront. Upon seeing Shen Mo, Chen Hao immediately stepped forward, his chubby face filled with excitement, and bowed deeply: "Sect Leader Shen! Today, I, Chen Hao, dare to represent the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and many comrades in the Southern Region who are loyal to the alliance, earnestly request that you, Sect Leader, for the sake of the greater good and the common people, assume the position of the first leader of our Azure Cloud Alliance!"

His voice was loud and clear, reaching the entire venue.

Elder Ling Shuang stepped forward and solemnly said, "Sect Leader Shen, the alliance is newly established and faces both internal and external troubles. Only someone with great wisdom and courage can manage it. The entire Xuanbing Pavilion unanimously believes that only you, Sect Leader, are capable of shouldering this heavy responsibility." Her words were concise, yet carried immense weight.

Behind the two, representatives from various factions shouted in unison:

"We request Sect Leader Shen to assume the position of Alliance Leader!"

"It has to be Sect Leader Shen!"

"We are willing to obey Sect Leader Shen's orders!"

The sound was like a tidal wave, causing the pine needles around the square to fall in a rustling sound.

Shen Mo stood on the steps, his gaze slowly sweeping over the excited and sincere faces below. He remained silent, a silence that gradually quieted the bustling square, as everyone held their breath, awaiting his response.

After a long while, Shen Mo sighed softly, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Fellow Daoists, your kindness is too much for me, Shen Mo... I am unworthy of it."

His words caused a stir among the crowd, with many people showing signs of anxiety.

Shen Mo raised his hand to suppress the commotion and continued, "What virtue or ability do I possess to dare to occupy this position? The alliance is a foundation built by all comrades in the Southern Region. The position of alliance leader carries great responsibility, concerning the future of countless comrades. I am young and inexperienced, and I fear I may fail in my duty."

Chen Hao said urgently, "Sect Leader Shen, you are too modest! If it weren't for your efforts in facilitating this alliance, how could we have achieved this today? If it weren't for your fair and impartial handling of affairs, how could the Blackwater Marsh matter have been resolved satisfactorily? If you don't accept the position of Alliance Leader, who else in the Southern Region can command respect?"

Mu Chen from the Green Wood Sect also called out loudly, "Sect Leader Shen! Please don't refuse! We are all truly dedicated to following you! We won't feel at ease if you don't take charge of this family!"

"Yes! Sect Leader Shen, please agree!"

"We'll do whatever you say!"

The calls have resurfaced.

Shen Mo's face showed just the right amount of difficulty and seriousness. He looked at Han Lin and Su Xiao: "Elder Han, Junior Sister Xiao, what do you think of this..."

Han Lin stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Sect Leader, the will of the people is unyielding; this is the will of the people. For the sake of the alliance's stability and the well-being of the Southern Region, I urge you, Sect Leader, to prioritize the greater good!"

His words were partly an encouragement to take the plunge, and partly a reminder of the pros and cons.

Su Xiao also said softly, "Sect Leader, fellow Daoists are very kind, and... the Alliance does need a respected leader to lead it in order to deal with future troubles."

Shen Mo fell silent again, his brows furrowed slightly, as if weighing his options. The square was deathly quiet, hundreds of eyes fixed on him, the atmosphere heavy.

After a moment, Shen Mo seemed to have made up his mind. He raised his head, his gaze becoming firm and profound. He looked at the crowd below and said loudly, "I am deeply grateful to all of you fellow Daoists for your trust and support. If I were to refuse again, it would seem pretentious and would also discourage you all."

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable force: "Since everyone believes Shen Mo is capable of this task, then this heavy responsibility—Shen Mo—will accept it!"

"Buzz!"

The square fell silent for a moment, then erupted in deafening cheers! Many people were moved to tears, as if they had found their pillar of support.

After the commotion subsided, Shen Mo raised his hands and slowly pressed them down. An invisible pressure spread out with his movement, causing everyone to fall silent involuntarily.

"However," he changed his tone, becoming extremely serious, "Since Shen Mo has accepted this position, he has made it clear from the beginning that the position of Alliance Leader is not a matter of power, but of responsibility. As Alliance Leader, one should always prioritize the interests of the Alliance and the future of all fellow Daoists."

"Under the alliance rules, everyone is equal. Merit will be rewarded and transgressions will be punished without exception! If Shen Mo acts in violation of the alliance agreement or betrays your trust in the future, anyone may impeach him according to the rules, and Shen Mo will have no complaints!"

His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept across the entire room: "These words are witnessed by heaven and earth, and you all bear witness to them!"

These words, spoken with resounding force, not only expressed an attitude and established rules, but also demonstrated magnanimity. The crowd below was deeply impressed and shouted in unison:

"We will obey the Alliance Leader's orders!"

"We are willing to follow our leader and build this alliance together!"

The sound surged into the sky and lingered for a long time.

Chen Hao's chubby face flushed with excitement, and Elder Ling Shuang's eyes also flashed with admiration. Han Lin and Su Xiao exchanged a glance, both seeing the relief and deep respect in each other's eyes.

The sect leader's move was a strategic retreat, a way to go with the flow. He not only rightfully accepted the position of alliance leader, but also firmly bound his own prestige to the legitimacy of the alliance. It was an extremely clever move.

The main peak of Qingyun Mountain presents a magnificent spectacle today.

From the mountain gate to the Liuyun Hall, the ten-mile-long blue stone steps are swept spotless, and every ten steps on both sides stands a spirited Qingyun Sect disciple, dressed in a blue robe and carrying a sword, standing solemnly.

The brightly colored cloud-patterned flags meandered up the mountain road, fluttering in the mountain wind.

What's even more striking is that the mountain-protecting formation was fully activated, and a faint spiritual light enveloped the mountains like flowing water, making the entire mountain peak look like a fairyland.

In the sky, streaks of light of various colors descended from time to time, all representing the various forces that had come to observe the ceremony. Their auras varied in strength, but without exception, they all wore solemn expressions.

The huge square in front of Liuyun Hall was already packed with people.

The invited guests were seated according to their assigned areas: the front row was occupied by representatives of various sects, with Huo Yun Daoren of the Lieyang Sect looking solemn, Jian Wuhen of the Tianjian Sect having a sinister look in his eyes, Elder Ling Shuang of the Xuanbing Pavilion looking indifferent, Ghost Hand of the Xuanyin Sect having a wicked smile on his lips, and Chen Hao of the Baibao Pavilion smiling broadly.

Following them were the leaders and elders of the prominent small and medium-sized sects in the Southern Region; further back were the representatives of a large number of independent cultivators, all eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Around the square, members of the newly formed "enforcement team" of the Qingyun Alliance, dressed in uniform blue armor, stood at attention with their hands on their swords, maintaining order and silently demonstrating the power of the alliance.

As the auspicious hour approached, the bell tolled nine times, its sound reverberating across the land and silencing all clamor. Everyone turned to look at the high platform in unison.

Han Lin, serving as the master of ceremonies, was dressed in a solemn purple-gold elder's robe. He stepped to the front of the stage, channeled his spiritual power, and announced in a loud voice, "The auspicious hour has arrived! The coronation ceremony of the Qingyun Alliance Leader begins—!"

Ceremonial music played, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Shen Mo slowly walked out of the Liuyun Hall.

Today, instead of wearing the simple blue robe of the sect leader, he wore a dark blue robe embroidered with flowing cloud patterns and edged with gold trim, a jade crown on his head, and the sect leader's sword hanging at his waist.

He walked with composure, his face was calm, and his gaze was gentle yet profound. He possessed an air of unwavering grandeur, as if he were the center of the universe, naturally attracting all light and attention.

Behind him, Su Xiao, Shi Tie, Han Lin, Li Xiaocao, Zhao Qingyan and other core elders of Qingyun Sect followed in turn, each with a solemn expression and a deep, focused aura.

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