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Chapter 1728: The Elders Start to Turn on Each Other!

Chapter 1728: Chapter 1728: The Elders Start to Turn on Each Other!

And so, the two of them arrived in the territory of the Seven Divisions.

Seeing the patriarch and the murderer of the Seventh Young Clan Leader appear together.

The elders and clan members who came to greet them were all stunned.

What was going on?

Facing everyone’s gaze, Qing Yi suddenly assumed the posture of a patriarch.

Her face filled with indifference, she spoke with authority:

"Alright, disperse."

"All elders, follow me to the council hall."

After finishing her statement, she did not wait for anyone to react and walked into the territory of the Seven Divisions with Wang Mang.

Watching the two walking side by side, the welcoming crowd finally regained their senses.

For a moment, several elders exchanged looks, all somewhat baffled.

What was going on?

Just as everyone was bewildered, the First Elder lightly coughed twice and said:

"Alright, stop dawdling. Didn’t you hear the patriarch’s command?"

"Let’s go."

Hearing this, several elders nodded and walked toward the council hall together.

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Following Qing Yi’s steps, Wang Mang soon arrived at the council hall.

"Sit wherever you like."

Qing Yi sat at the forefront between two rows of seats and casually told Wang Mang.

Hearing this, Wang Mang did not stand on ceremony and directly sat next to Qing Yi, lounging back with his legs crossed.

Seeing this, Qing Yi’s lips twitched slightly.

You really don’t hold back, do you?

At that moment, eight elders also arrived in the council hall.

Witnessing Wang Mang’s arrogant sitting posture, they immediately couldn’t hold back.

A particularly stern-looking old man, his face as sharp as a knife, scolded Wang Mang:

"Junior, that is not your place to sit!"

Hearing this, Wang Mang seemed not to hear and casually cleaned his ears.

Seeing this, the old man was immediately enraged and was about to strike at Wang Mang.

Powerful Dao runes surged out of his body.

Ready to burst forth.

Seeing this, Qing Yi frowned and spoke out to stop him:

"Enough, First Elder, be quiet."

As she spoke, she also shot him a warning glare.

In an instant, the slowly escalating aura around the First Elder suddenly stalled.

"Yes."

With the patriarch speaking out, he had no choice but to hold back his displeasure.

Immediately, the First Elder had no choice but to find a seat on the side and sit down.

During the process, he glared fiercely at Wang Mang.

As if to say, "Kid, you’re done for!"

With the First Elder hitting a wall after taking the lead, the other elders dared not say anything further.

They quickly found their own seats and sat down, waiting for Qing Yi’s assignment.

At this moment, the person sitting next to Wang Mang was none other than Zhao Si.

Watching the indifferent Wang Mang, Zhao Si was also baffled.

What was going on?

Did he hook up with the patriarch?

The various elders looked at Wang Mang with different expressions, all starting to speculate.

As everyone’s thoughts were wandering, Qing Yi first shot Wang Mang a warning glare, then cleared her throat twice, saying:

"Today, I have an important announcement to make."

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately captured the elders’ attention.

Meeting everyone’s gaze, Qing Yi calmly said:

"This person in front of you might already be familiar to everyone."

"From now on, he will be the Young Clan Leader of our Seven Divisions."

As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd burst into an uproar.

Everyone spoke out, expressing their opinions:

"The patriarchs must think this through carefully—the position of the young clan leader is not to be taken lightly."

"Indeed, I believe the chief disciple of the first elder, Hong Yu, is the most suitable candidate."

"You speak sensibly; Hong Yu’s prestige and power in our clan are only second to the former young clan leader."

"Patriarchs, please think it over thrice!"

Just as everyone was persuading Qing Yi, Zhao Si, who was by Wang Mang’s side, also expressed his opinion:

"Strength is paramount—Wang Mang’s ability to kill the Seventh Young Clan Leader clearly shows his formidable strength."

"In my opinion, there is no one more suitable than Wang Mang to become the young clan leader of the seven divisions."

"With enough power, prestige and such can gradually be restored."

As soon as he had spoken, the gazes of the other elders immediately turned toward Zhao Si.

The first elder, even more so, burst out in rebuke:

"Nonsense! This youngster’s origin is unknown; even if his power is strong, it’s not guaranteed his heart is with the seven divisions."

"If we’re to merely rely on strength, that’s too reckless!"

"These matters you, as the Second Elder, have failed to consider."

"In my view, it’s time to replace you as Second Elder."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the council hall fell silent.

The other six elders widened their eyes, their gazes shifting back and forth between the two men.

Little did they expect that the struggle between the two highest-ranking elders would start so imperceptibly!

Sitting by Zhao Si, Wang Mang also watched the two with great interest.

"My position was personally bestowed by the patriarchs himself."

"It’s not your place to judge."

"Yet, as the first elder, your primary duty was to protect the young clan leader."

"Yet you allowed the young clan leader to be killed right before your eyes, what should you be charged with?"

Zhao Si, not giving an inch, immediately retaliated.

His tone was so icy that everyone present felt a chill run down their spines.

My goodness, they started tearing into each other.

In the presence of the patriarchs, what are they trying to do?

Upon hearing Zhao Si’s words, the first elder burst into scornful laughter.

With a response that seemed to have been anticipated, he retorted, "On that day, you were there as well. If we talk about dereliction of duty, you share in it."

"I want to ask, the four of you, how did you oversee the selection?"

"To let such a dangerous person enter our territory and even attack the young clan leader."

No sooner had he spoken than the faces of the three elders who had overseen the selection with Zhao Si changed instantly.

You tear each other apart, what does this have to do with us?

"First Elder, you can’t say that; the primary responsibility for the demise of the young clan leader falls on you."

"We were all still in charge of overseeing the selection; naturally, we were preoccupied with many affairs at the time."

"Indeed, the matter of the young clan leader is indeed your failure."

Randomly implicated, the three elders were no easy marks and immediately retorted sharply.

We’re all elders; who’s afraid of whom?

Even if I can’t beat you, there’s a rule in our clan that elders should not harm each other to disrupt the order."

Seeing someone defend Zhao Si, the other three sitting elders immediately joined the camp denouncing Zhao Si.

This led to a new round of disputes among the four elders.

As the numbers on both sides matched, neither side backed down for a moment.

Watching this circus, the smile on Wang Mang’s face grew more apparent.

Soon after, Wang Mang looked towards Qing Yi, his eyes filled with mockery.

Already exasperated by the quarreling elders, Qing Yi’s face darkened even further upon catching Wang Mang’s gaze.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Just then, several loud banging sounds suddenly interrupted the babbling elders.

Only to see, Qing Yi, pounding the table and speaking in a grim tone:

"Enough, I am here to inform you, not to discuss."

"This matter is hereby decided; moreover, Wang Mang’s inauguration will begin on the second day of the Stellar Domain Emperor’s campaign."

"Before that, I do not want to hear any news whatsoever."

As soon as he finished speaking, the elders immediately fell silent.

Looking at Qing Yi’s dark face, the first elder opened his mouth to speak but then hesitated.

Observing Wang Mang’s indifferent face, a subtle hint of murderous intent flickered through his somewhat cloudy eyes.

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