179: Li Zhengzhi's decision, Long Xingyu to resist the

“Sixty.”

After these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.

They stood dumbfounded, looking at Long Xingyu with some hesitation. Although there was no doubt in their eyes, the waves in their hearts were immense.

This was sixty Ninth Rank powerhouses!

Especially those who had been stuck at the peak of Eighth Rank for a long time, such as Lin Chen, the head of the Mage Corps, and Ren Wokuang, the head of the Berserker Hall, all looked directly at Long Xingyu at this moment, with a hint of yearning in their eyes, as if they were considering whether they would also have the corresponding qualifications to become a Ninth Rank powerhouse if their respective Hall Masters agreed.

They had been stuck at the peak of Eighth Rank for a full twenty years.

Twenty years, even if their lifespan reached two hundred, they only had a few twenty-year periods, not many.

If they could break through to Ninth Rank, not only would their age increase, but their status and rank in their respective Temples would also rise considerably.

How could this not excite them?

Moreover, if this thing could be completely popularized, even if they could only increase the number of Ninth Rank by twenty or even ten, it would still be a total of thirty or forty.

If calculated this way, humanity could have over two hundred Ninth Rank powerhouses, a combat strength that would even exceed the Temple Alliance's peak!

At this moment, all eyes were on Li Zhengzhi.

They wanted to see how Li Zhengzhi would respond.

However, Li Zhengzhi did not intend to dwell too much on this matter.

Let's put it this way.

Although his ideas were quite extreme and arrogant, in essence, he was the same as Yang Haohan, Yang Haoyu, Long Xingyu, and Chen Zidian. Everything he did was for the Temple Alliance and for humanity, otherwise, it wouldn't have come to this.

And now, since there was a better hope, a more likely existence to accomplish these things, why should he insist too much on this matter?

Rather than continuing to be stubborn, which could even lead to internal strife within humanity, it would be more practical to lend a hand to the Knight Temple.

Thinking of this, he looked at Long Xingyu and said, “Hall Master Long, it seems that my impressions and thoughts of you over the past sixty years were all mistaken.”

“I originally thought that I would be the leader of this era, and the Magic Temple would successfully become the Knight Temple. Now that I think about it, over the past sixty years, I have overthought things and misjudged. The current you, or rather, the you that has always been, is above me. This ability and composure are unmatched by me.”

“After all, to bring the ancestors back into action, and to casually stop the Ninth Rank Fourth Level and Fifth Level powerhouses when they fully erupted in battle, and even gain the recognition of that ultimate powerhouse, Necromancer Ilay Kes (Iliex), I could never accomplish even one or two such things even if I exhausted all my strength.”

“But you accomplished it. At this moment, no matter how arrogant I am, I can say no more.”

Li Zhengzhi said seriously.

Clearly, he was convinced.

Completely convinced.

Long Xingyu's ability was something he could not match.

Moreover, Long Xingyu was at most three years older than him, yet he possessed this ability and honor, just like the other senior elders. This level even prevented Li Zhengzhi from having any thoughts of catching up or resisting. Such a situation.

One can imagine how terrifying it was!

And after seeing this.

The many existences of the Knight Temple.

All felt joy at this moment.

If there was one biggest obstacle to the Knight Temple leading the reform of the new alliance, that obstacle would absolutely not be the demons outside, but the Magic Temple led by Li Zhengzhi within the Temples.

And now, Li Zhengzhi had agreed so readily.

Then they no longer needed to worry at all.

And within the Temple Alliance, the two strongest Temples were pushing this matter, with even the full support of the Assassin Temple.

Then the other three Great Temples, even if they had objections, would not hesitate.

After all, they no longer had the ability to resist.

“The Temple Competition, as one of the most important events in the Temple Alliance, will determine the distribution of resources for the next ten years and which Temple the position of Temple Alliance Head will fall to.”

“And precisely because of this, this matter requires the agreement of the Hall Masters of the Great Temples. Only when all Six Great Temples' Hall Masters agree can it conclude.”

Chen Zidian heard this and slowly spoke.

Even if everything was already settled, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

“I agree.” And on the side, Saint Moon, the Hall Master of the Assassin Temple, was the first to speak. Even without considering the relationship between the Knight Temple and the Assassin Temple, just for the sake of his great-granddaughter Cai'er and Long Haochen's relationship, he would absolutely agree.

Hearing this.

Qiu Yonghao of the Warrior Temple, Chen Hongyu, the Hall Master of the Soul Temple, and Ling Xiao, the Hall Master of the Priest Temple, who had rushed to this place due to the unexpected incident, all nodded, indicating their agreement.

Although the Knight Temple had four Hall Masters, the current Hall Master in charge was leading the team, and his purpose was precisely this, so how could he refuse?

And now, only one person had not agreed.

And precisely because of this, everyone turned to look at the side, and at that time, it was the position of Li Zhengzhi, the Hall Master of the Magic Temple.

Yes, it was Li Zhengzhi, who had just expressed his thoughts.

“Zhengzhi, only you have not expressed your stance.”

“This matter was proposed by you, and you just spoke to Starry-Sky like that, so why are you still silent now?”

Chen Zidian asked in confusion.

“I naturally have no requirements regarding this matter.”

“Even the ranking of the Six Great Temples' discussions, however it is ranked, is fine. Even if the Magic Temple ranks last, it is still the same. However, I have a request that is not a request.”

Hearing this.

Everyone was puzzled.

The Knight Temple was also the same.

However, they did not hesitate.

Based on their understanding of Li Zhengzhi, he was probably planning to get some benefits for the Magic Temple, but it was fine. Since he could make concessions, why not allocate some resources?

Thinking of this, Yang Haohan stepped forward and said, “Old Li, tell us, what is your request?”

Li Zhengzhi paused upon hearing this.

He said:

“I have only one condition.”

“In the future, regardless of whether he handles all the political affairs of the Temple Alliance, and whatever happens later, I will not concern myself with it. But until humanity completely surpasses the Demon Race, the Head of the new alliance must be Long Xingyu!”

“With his ability, he is the most likely to be on par with the Demon God Emperor in the future, or even surpass him! Only by him becoming the Head of the new alliance will he be most likely to lead all of humanity and the Temple Alliance in a counterattack against the Demon Race!” (End of Chapter)