465: It's like I'm begging you.

Chapter 465: It's as if I'm begging you

On the way to the training ground.

Lu Ran's mind was still replaying the incident.

Inside the training ground.

Everyone from the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism had gathered.

Cen Yu Nuo stood at the very front, occasionally looking towards the exit of the training ground, waiting to see when Lu Ran would arrive.

The people of the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism behind her were whispering.

“These past few days, I’ve seen quite a few professionals.”

“They have equipment that can enhance their combat power, and skills, which are truly miraculous.”

“They can also level up; the higher the level, the stronger their combat power, and they can wear better equipment.”

“What a perfect system, it’s much more enjoyable than our arduous cultivation.”

“Yes, killing monsters to level up, isn’t that eliminating demons and defending the righteous path? Eliminating demons and defending the righteous path can improve cultivation!”

“But it doesn’t matter, now that Buddhism is gone, it’s time for our Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism to develop.”

...

After chatting for a while.

Someone suddenly said, “For Buddhism to develop to that extent, Mount Sumeru was a very important factor. The Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism should no longer be a scattered mess, but should gather together.”

But to gather together, someone would definitely need to take the lead.

“Cen Yuno, you are from Da Luo Palace. Da Luo Palace now only has you left. Why don’t you lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism as Da Luo Palace?”

“Yes, I also think Da Luo Palace has this qualification.”

“Anyway, our other Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism are clearly not qualified enough.”

...

Hearing this.

Cen Yu Nuo looked at everyone.

She shook her head and said, “It’s not my turn at all. Moreover, the Da Luo Palace's heritage was lost when my master left. I haven't mastered the Da Luo Palace's heritage.”

At this point.

Cen Yu Nuo continued, “This trip to Mount Sumeru was entirely handled by Lu Ran alone, who dealt with Buddhism. If anyone should lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism, it should be Lu Ran. Why are you thinking of me?”

This was very perplexing!

Lu Ran just saved them and demonstrated his abilities, yet when they needed to choose a leader, their first thought wasn't Lu Ran?

“Alas, we didn’t mean anything else. Lu Ran is indeed very strong.”

“But he’s a professional. The Undead Mage’s skills look a bit evil.”

“Although you say he’s a Taoist priest, we haven’t seen him use Taoist magic.”

“If he’s not a legitimate Taoist priest, how can he lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism?”

“We are absolutely grateful and respectful to Lu Ran; he is a great benefactor of the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism, to be remembered for generations.”

“But leading the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism is not child’s play; it must be a Taoist priest!”

...

Hearing this.

Cen Yu Nuo, on the contrary, breathed a sigh of relief.

Wouldn't it have been better to say that earlier?

Wouldn't that have settled the matter?

When it comes to orthodox Taoist heritage, or mastering more Taoist magic and heritage, Lu Ran is currently the foremost person in the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism in this world!

Lu Ran not only knows Taoist magic and possesses heritage, but he has more than just one school's!

He has gathered all Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism!

If Lu Ran isn't suitable, then who is?

He was practically tailor-made to lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism!

Cen Yu Nuo was about to explain.

Lu Ran walked into the training ground at this moment.

Seeing the people of the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism from afar, he quickened his pace.

Walking up to everyone.

Lu Ran directly stated, “I won’t waste any more words. Now that Buddhism is gone, it’s time to develop the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism properly. But the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism cannot be a scattered mess; they need to gather together and develop collectively, and I will coordinate everything.”

In short.

From now on, I call the shots in the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism!

But as soon as he spoke.

The reaction was the same as before.

“Lu Ran, we know you’re very strong, but you’re an Undead Mage.”

“To lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism, you should at least know Taoist magic, right?”

“Lu Ran knows Taoist magic, I can attest to that!”

“Lu Ran is the abbot of my Fire Virtue Sect, why isn’t he qualified?”

...

Amidst the chatter, some people spoke up for Lu Ran.

As for the other dissenting voices, to be honest, Lu Ran was not surprised at all.

Of course.

Lu Ran didn't blame these people for thinking this way.

Some of the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism' ideas were rigid and outdated, and could not be changed in a short time.

Moreover.

Lu Ran's identity as an Undead Mage, especially the characteristics of the summoned undead creatures, was truly somewhat incompatible with the path of Taoism.

They were grateful to Lu Ran, absolutely appreciative and thankful!

But…

Leading the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism was another matter entirely!

Lu Ran pouted. To be honest, Lu Ran wasn't very interested in the so-called leadership of the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism.

His desire to unite the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism was partly to complete a mission earlier, and partly because this was Dragon Xia's indigenous power, which had been too severely suppressed by Buddhism over the years.

Once the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism truly developed, it would definitely be a terrifying force!

This could be seen from the Buddhist sect of Mount Sumeru.

It was not impossible for the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism to reach that level, it just required time.

Lu Ran was too lazy to waste time, but he couldn't refuse either.

Just as Cen Yu Nuo thought, the current Lu Ran was the perfect candidate to lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism.

No one else could fill the role.

“I have the heritage, I am a Taoist priest, why can’t I?” Lu Ran asked casually.

Everyone immediately chirped in response:

“I heard you are the abbot of the Fire Virtue Sect? So you possess the heritage of the Fire Virtue Sect?”

“If that’s the case, it’s not entirely impossible, but the Fire Virtue Sect…”

“Dare I ask if you know other schools’ Taoist magic?”

“It’s not that we don’t believe you, we just want to broaden our horizons.”

...

Lu Ran chuckled.

He nodded and said, “Alright.”

No need to say more.

Various kinds of magical power fluctuations immediately erupted from Lu Ran’s body.

Lu Ran wasn’t picky, he just unleashed them at will.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Ran’s figure was almost submerged by the energy.

The surrounding space was also filled with various energy manifestations flying chaotically; he was practically a humanoid energy composite!

“The sting on a hornet’s tail, the most vicious heart of a woman… this… is this the heritage of the Three Demon Sects?”

“A world contained within a grain of millet, mountains and rivers boiled in a two-pint pot… the heritage of Ancient Illusion Arts!”

“Making the false true? Secret Painting Workshop! It’s indeed our Secret Painting Workshop!”

“The karmic debt of stillborn infants, feng shui for residential houses! That’s from our family!”

“And the Tiangang Glazed Body of Liaodong Tiangang, that’s right!”

“Water Fire Refinement? It really is from the Fire Virtue Sect!”

“Is that Da Luo Immortal Art? Wait, he has the heritage of Da Luo Palace too?”

...

Everyone spoke one after another.

Even Cen Yu Nuo saw it clearly.

That’s right.

Lu Ran also possessed the Da Luo Immortal Art of Da Luo Palace!

Which of the current Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism did Lu Ran not have?

Each sect could immediately recognize their own heritage manifest!

Moreover.

His cultivation seemed truly profound!

At this moment.

Lu Ran’s showboating was pretty much done.

The energy on his body gradually receded.

He said indifferently, “I won’t say much more. I will lead the Thirty-Six Factions of Taoism. Those who agree and are willing, stay. Those who disagree can leave at any time. Everyone is free to choose.”

In fact.

Lu Ran was even a little annoyed.

Damn it, all this dawdling, it’s as if I’m begging you!