This girl delivered a strike with extraordinary power.

Although the steel pitchfork in Impermanence's palm could block it, my bamboo stick here can't withstand it.

"The feel was just right... what a pity."

Uncle Tian sighed deeply, "If this rod could accompany me a bit longer, perhaps I could show you all my prowess in fishing."

Upon hearing this, the girl and Impermanence both rolled their eyes dramatically.

The fat man wore a helpless expression:

"What's all this fuss about?

"We came to the dock today to welcome and see what kind of person this new Hall Master is, didn't we?

"If they really have skills, we ought to follow orders.

"But if it's truly that the Sihai Dragon Heads are displeased with the connection between the Hall Master and the Dark Dragon Hall, disregarding the greater picture of the Dragon King Hall, and have forcibly brought in a pretender to flaunt and deceive here,

"Then we cannot allow it.

"Uncle Tian... I know you are loyal to the Dragon King Hall, as are we all.

"But ultimately, we can't let the Sihai Dragon Heads do whatever they please.

"Impermanence, you should not harbor excessive expectations for the Dark Dragon Hall either.

"They are merely a tool of the Dragon King Hall, but now this tool is posed at the master's throat.

"Playing along is one thing, but getting too deep could endanger yourself."

Uncle Tian and Impermanence both snorted coldly at the same time.

The girl spoke out frankly:

"Yuan Ming, you truly are the master of the Dui Division; your ability to smooth things over is indeed unparalleled in the world."

"Mu Shanshan, you!"

Yuan Ming glared at the girl in anger.

Mu Shanshan merely glanced coldly over all the people present:

"I know what's on your minds, don't think I am unaware.

"But don't forget one thing...

"The Hall Master of the Dragon King Hall is certainly important.

"But for us, the Eight Sects, it is the Dragon Maiden that ultimately matters."

"The Eight Sects Dragon Maiden is the most crucial..."

Uncle Tian's brows slightly furrowed:

"However, years ago, the Dragon Maiden was kidnapped, and now the Sihai Dragon Heads suddenly claim she has been found.

"Whether this is credible or not remains to be seen."

"Uncle Tian is right."

Impermanence nodded in agreement, "This so-called new Hall Master, I fear, is eager to make a name for themselves, hence bringing up the Dragon Maiden's title. In my view, not a word of it should be trusted."

"What is true cannot be false, and what is false cannot be true."

Mu Shanshan cast a cold glance at the two of them:

"If it's false, we naturally kill them outright.

"If it's true... the Eight Sects will have a new leader.

"At that time, everything will be centered around the Dragon Maiden.

"If she submits to this new Hall Master, Mu Shanshan will naturally do the same.

"And if any of you dare to defy, be wary of my two Purple Gold Mixed Element Hammers showing no mercy!"

Upon these words, those present all slightly furrowed their brows.

Though Mu Shanshan appeared young and extremely frail,

in truth, she possessed Innate Divine Strength, unmatched in valor.

These two Purple Gold Mixed Element Hammers were incredibly heavy, yet in her hands, they seemed weightless.

Once she starts fighting, not a single leader among the Eight Sects could withstand her.

Yuan Ming observed this and slightly frowned:

"Mu Shanshan, don't place too much hope.

"The Dragon Maiden was taken away from the Dragon King Hall while still in swaddling clothes.

"Now, regardless of whether she is real or fake,

"Even if she is real, who can guarantee she still qualifies to lead our Eight Sects?"

"Hmm?"

Mu Shanshan suddenly looked up at Yuan Ming, "What do you mean by that? If the Eight Sects Dragon Maiden is unqualified to lead, are you saying you are qualified?"

Hearing this, Uncle Tian and Impermanence also turned to look at Yuan Ming.

Yuan Ming quickly waved his hands, cursing inwardly that Mu Shanshan, though seemingly naïve and easy to deceive, was actually sharp and manipulative.

Her words had effectively placed him in a hot spot.

He had no choice but to say:

"I certainly have no such intention, but as for this Dragon Maiden, we must be somewhat cautious."

"Hmph... then what do you suggest?"

Mu Shanshan sneered, "The Eight Sects Dragon Maiden didn't grow up within the Dragon King Hall, so naturally, she won't be as capable as the previous generation of Dragon Maiden.

"Are you really going to deny her for just this reason?"

"Of course not..."

Yuan Ming shook his head, "If she truly is the Dragon Maiden, we must acknowledge her, no matter what. However, whether we obey her or not depends on whether she has the capability."

"That's an interesting point."

Impermanence sneered, "What kind of capability does she need to win the favor of our Yuan Da?"

Yuan Ming's forehead veins twitched as he pointed to his upwards-pulled hair bun:

"Can't you see?"

"Stop the nonsense."

Uncle Tian said, "I want to hear what you have to say."

"Hmph..."

Yuan Ming took a deep breath:

"The identity of the Eight Sects Dragon Maiden is extraordinary, and the Dragon Maiden is precocious, so her intelligence and wisdom are naturally not in question.

"Therefore... if she wants to lead our Eight Sects, she must excel in martial arts."

"Martial arts..."

Mu Shanshan and the others frowned deeply, listening as Mu Shanshan said:

"You're clearly making things difficult. The Dragon Maiden has never been in the Dragon King Hall and has never received the Eight Sects' heritage.

"How can you expect her martial arts to surpass ours?"

"Then let's look at her natural talents..."

Yuan Ming cast a glance at Mu Shanshan's two Mixed Element Hammers, and suddenly laughed:

"Besides intelligence, a Dragon Maiden's muscles and physical strength should also be extraordinary.

"Even if she has never trained in martial arts, she should possess Divine Strength.

"As long as she can lift either of your two Mixed Element Hammers, Mu Shanshan, Yuan Ming will pledge unconditional allegiance!"