Ren Xiongbei truly did not expect Hu Nanyue to be the first to object. Back in Immortal City, he got along reasonably well with Hu Nanyue.
Hu Nanyue knew he must prioritize the greater good, considering the safety of both the Immortal and Demon realms, not a trivial matter, and Ren Xiongbei was not fit to carry the flag.
Qiao Haoyu said, "Why is it that our Sect Leader cannot be the Alliance Leader? There is no one here with a higher seniority than our Sect Leader!"
Hu Nanyue glanced at Ren Xiongbei and said, "Sect Leader Ren, I'm not trying to target you, but this matter is truly crucial, and we must pick someone with wisdom, able to control the overall situation." He didn't voice all his thoughts, seemingly to give Ren Xiongbei a hint of self-awareness.
Ren Xiongbei felt somewhat humiliated by these words but could only manage a slight smile as everyone was watching.
