Chapter 657: Nine Chimes of the Azure Bell, the Era of Gongyang Jue! (Part 3)

Chapter 657: Chapter 355: Nine Chimes of the Azure Bell, the Era of Gongyang Jue! (Part 3)

After all the Cyan Fish Gang disciples got up early, they headed to the Cyan Fish Main Hall. Ever since the Gang Leader Baili went into seclusion, today counts as the biggest event in nearly ten years for the Cyan Fish Gang.

Everyone knows that today the Cyan Fish Gang’s two factions will decide the outcome, whether it will continue to follow the Baili surname or change to Gongyang will be determined today.

The exterior of the Cyan Fish Main Hall was surrounded by so many disciples that not a drop could trickle through. From a high vantage point, it looked like rolling sea waves, with the Cyan Fish Main Hall being the center of the tide.

Most disciples did not have the qualification to enter the main hall to participate in the Gang Leader’s election, but they still stayed outside, though some were happy while others were worried.

The majority of the disciples appeared joyful and excited; they were originally from the Gongyang Jue faction or joined the faction today, while a small group within the tide looked grave, overwhelmed by the excited Gongyang Jue faction.

“Law Enforcement Hall Master Qing Jiao Hall Master Xing Zhan has arrived!”

The tide surged, as a tall and slender, silent elder in a black robe strode forward, escorted by others also in Law Enforcement Hall black robes. The elder’s peripheral gaze swept over the crowd on both sides, taking note of their expressions and sighing inwardly.

Four of the five major halls have defected, and they hold the Alchemy Hall aside from the major five. In Xing Zhan’s heart, he wanted to support Baili Feng, but he could hardly see any chance of victory for the Young Master’s side today.

Public opinion combined with the momentum of the times, even if the Gang Leader had not met the misfortune as rumored, even if Baili Hong were present in person today, it would not be easy to suppress Gongyang Jue!

“Hall Master Molin Zhao Cheng has arrived!”

Zhao Cheng, dressed in a dark robe distinct from the Law Enforcement Hall, arrived full of spirit with two Vice Hall Masters following behind.

Before the conference was announced, the Cyan Fish Inner Hall had already set up twenty-three seats, each for Hall Masters and Vice Hall Masters to have the right to elect a new Gang Leader.

“Hall Master Qing Jiao Lu Unrestrained has arrived!”

The Qing Jiao Hall is the Gang Leader’s trust, but today Lu Unrestrained followed closely behind Zhao Cheng, and before entering the inner hall, the two exchanged covert glances for a split second; Zhao Cheng pursed his lips and coldly snorted in his heart.

In front of the hall, Lu Unrestrained raised his eyes to look at the four words “Cyan Fish Main Hall”, paused slightly, and then stepped into the hall again.

Soon the five major halls, the Law Enforcement Hall, the Alchemy Hall, and the Elder Council all arrived, bringing their deputies into the inner hall, although there were twenty-four seats.

But those participating in the election cannot vote, and there was also still the Gang Leader position. Today the decision-making power actually lay in the hands of twenty-one people, among which Molin, White Carp, and Flying Ray halls have two Vice Hall Masters, while the rest of the halls have one each.

The twenty-one in the inner hall consisted of seven Hall Masters, ten Vice Hall Masters, the Great Elder and two other Elders, and the second young lady Baili Hongtang.

“Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue has arrived!”

A small climax erupted outside the hall, with a stir of commotion. Gongyang Jue, wearing a majestic eight-pattern cyan fish robe, entered the hall under the cheers of the crowd, his gaze domineering.

In a moment of entering the hall wearing his cyan robe, five of the seven Hall Masters and seven of the ten Vice Hall Masters stood up to welcome him.

“Hmm?”

Gongyang Jue wore a mysterious smile at the corner of his mouth, swept his gaze over the crowd, finally landing on Law Enforcement Hall Master Xing Zhan and Qing Jiao Hall Master Lu Unrestrained.

Their fists clenched tightly in their sleeves, faces flashing with intense struggle, and then, under Lu Unrestrained’s astonished and shocked gaze, Law Enforcement Hall Master Xing Zhan finally stood up and walked towards Gongyang Jue.

Thus, six of the seven Hall Masters turned to Gongyang Jue!

Three seats remained facing each other with shock and anger, and also nervousness and unease. Besides Qing Jiao Hall Master Lu Unrestrained, the other two were a Vice Hall Master of Law Enforcement Hall and a Vice Hall Master of Qing Jiao Hall.

They, along with all those present who defected to Gongyang Jue, had been elevated by Baili Hong to reach their high positions, but now only they three were left.

Gongyang Jue, in the center of attention, turned his gaze to the three, chuckled softly, and immediately they felt a cold chill overtake them.

The chill was not only on a psychological level but also on the physical level, which horrified them further.

The rumors are true, Gongyang Jue must have indeed taken a step beyond the Fourth Grade!

Seeing the fear, intense apprehension, and a trace of despair in their eyes, Gongyang Jue no longer looked at the three with pale faces, his gaze fixated on the vacant Gang Leader position at the top of the inner hall, unable to move away.

Gongyang Jue’s eyes were fervent, filled with excitement, agitation, and irrepressible joy.

“After today… a new era belongs to me, Gongyang Jue!”

“After today… a new era belongs to me, Gongyang Jue!”