The Demon Lord's persona must not be ruined!

Xuantian Hall.

Ten figures, each exuding a heavy aura, sat scattered about, creating an atmosphere so oppressive it seemed ready to drip water.

The Ninth Elder held the communication jade slip and read it three times, even he himself was a little incredulous:

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect...has submitted?"

No one responded.

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is no ordinary small sect.

Although there were only three experts at the Tribulation Transcending stage.

But that sect also has a Tribulation Transcending stage cultivator in charge!

Not every sect has a group of people at the Tribulation Transcending stage like the Xuantian Sect.

Moreover, the attitude of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect had been ambiguous before.

Although it was led by the Xuantian Sect, their overall attitude was perfunctory.

But never before has it been so officially announced to the Cangxuan Realm that the Xuantian Sect, especially Sect Leader Chu Yuan, should follow its lead!

Doesn't this indirectly enhance Chu Yuan's prestige?

The Fifth Elder's iron gall bladder whirred in his hand, his brows furrowed in worry.

"The sect leader went to the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect? How come we didn't know?"

"It's not just the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect."

The Eighth Elder, with a stern face, slammed another jade slip onto the table:

"News has come that the sect leader went to the Water Moon Sect afterward."

"What?!"

Several elders straightened up at the same time.

The Third Elder opened his squinted eyes and glanced briefly at Xue Lie.

LOL!

He had said long ago that the cult leader was unfathomable.

These guys are fighting for power and profit over the smallest things.

Tsk tsk tsk!

This is going to be interesting!

Xue Lie sat in his seat, his face alternating between pale and flushed.

He felt that everyone's eyes were on him.

The Fifth Elder spoke slowly, his tone carrying a deeper meaning:

"Seventh Brother, didn't you say that the sect leader suffered a qi deviation and lost all his cultivation?"

Xue Lie raised his voice:

"That's exactly right! He said it himself..."

The words were on the tip of his tongue when he suddenly stopped.

That person instructed me not to reveal this.

Knowing the man's identity, Xue Lie dared not speak out.

He abruptly changed course:

"I...I observed it myself!"

The Third Elder said lightly:

"Oh. Your observation is quite accurate. The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has submitted, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Water Moon Sect will also submit. What kind of sect leader are you observing?"

"That's right, Seventh Brother."

The Eighth Elder chimed in:

"Can someone who has lost all their cultivation subdue the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect?"

Xue Lie's face turned a deep liver color, and he slammed his fist on the table, standing up:

"What do you mean? Are you implying that I'm setting you up?!"

No one answered.

Is not it?

All the elders were looking at him.

Xue Lie was both anxious and angry, and his chest felt tight.

He wasn't lying!

That person clearly said that Chu Yuan's cultivation was completely ruined!

But these successive events...

Was that person lying to me?

No, that doesn't make sense...

Xue Lie's mind was buzzing, a bellyful of explanations stuck in his throat, and in the end he could only manage to utter one sentence:

"I...I really didn't lie to you!"

Still, nobody believed it.

The Third Elder snorted coldly:

"Instead of dwelling on this, we should ask ourselves why our elders insist on opposing the sect leader, when he's clearly doing things that benefit our Xuantian Sect!"

The Third Elder did not believe that those present could not understand Chu Yuan's actions and plans.

This is to unify the demonic sect and restore its former glory!

What is there to hesitate about?

The elders exchanged glances.

Yes, instead of getting hung up on the leader's cultivation level.

Why not help the cult leader sooner and show your loyalty in advance?

Xue Lie roared angrily:

"Third brother, don't talk nonsense! Have you forgotten how we were suppressed and dared not utter a sound when Chu Yuan was around? Now that I'm doing this, he hasn't reacted, doesn't that mean he's willing but powerless? Don't you all agree?"

The Third Elder ignored him completely and closed his eyes to rest.

The Ninth Elder lowered his head and flipped through the jade slip, pretending not to hear.

The Fifth Elder's iron will spun even more vigorously.

Xue Lie stood there, looking like a clown.

Just then, they all looked up.

That aura...

The leader is back!

In a flash, everyone disappeared.

The next moment, all the Supreme Elders arrived in front of the Void-Crossing Divine Ship.

They arrived pretty quickly!

Chu Yuan remained expressionless as he stepped over the threshold and disembarked from the flying boat.

Youyue followed Chu Yuan.

Qianji and Litu had already concealed their presence and left.

They can't be exposed so early.

The elders all stood up and bowed.

Seeing that Chu Yuan nodded without saying a word and walked straight ahead, Xue Lie couldn't hold back any longer and spoke first:

"Why didn't the sect leader inform us before embarking on his long journey?"

Chu Yuan didn't stop walking past him, his eyes fixed straight ahead:

"Why should I report my actions to you?"

Blood gushed out.

He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but didn't know where to begin.

The cult leader has always had this attitude towards the council of elders.

That was true then, and it is true now.

But the problem is.

Previously, when the sect leader was at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage, he dared not utter a word.

Now that the cult leader is clearly crippled, why doesn't he dare to utter a word?

Xue Lie stood there, stunned.

Just then, Youyue passed by him, carrying something in her hand, and casually tossed it into the center of the hall.

"Bang!"

The heavy object landed and rolled twice.

The elders looked down.

His face was a ghastly green, with a bloody hole in his chest, and his eyes were still open with dilated pupils.

It was a scorpion.

Xue Lie's pupils suddenly contracted.

He suddenly looked up, staring intently at Chu Yuan, his voice trembling:

"The sect leader... killed an elder without authorization?"

Chu Yuan walked to the head seat, turned around, and sat down.

He looked down at the corpse on the ground, his tone indifferent:

"Poison Scorpion led three hundred men, deserted the main altar, and attacked the Water Moon Sect."

"They slaughtered Linbo City, looted its markets, and injured over a hundred ordinary people."

"They use the banner of the Xuantian Sect to commit acts of robbery and banditry."

He raised his eyes and scanned every face present:

"What do you all think? Should he be killed?"

No one answered.

Xue Lie gritted his teeth:

"Even if he is guilty, the elders should discuss and decide on his case! The leader's word is enough; who would dare to do that in the future?"

"later."

Chu Yuan interrupted him, his eyes icy cold:

"What I say is the rule."

Xue Lie's pupils contracted; those eyes were the same cold eyes he remembered from five hundred years ago.

He instinctively took a half step back.

Chu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back:

"Anyone who disagrees can stand up now."

Xue Lie's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

He really wanted to rush up, to tear off that hypocritical mask and let everyone see that this Demon Lord was nothing but an empty shell!

But he dared not.

Because he didn't want to die yet.

That being is still asleep.

I myself am not even at the early stage of the tribulation.

just in case……

What if that person guesses wrong?

What if Chu Yuan really does have a backup plan?

Xue Lie hesitated for a long time, but ultimately did not take that step.

Chu Yuan ignored his expression and spoke calmly:

"The scorpion's crime is beyond redemption. I will execute it in public to uphold the rules of the religion."

"From this day forward, anyone who slaughters mortals without cause, plunders civilians, or tarnishes the reputation of my Xuantian Sect—"

He paused:

"Take this as an example."

The words fell.

The elder, who had been sitting in the corner without saying a word from beginning to end, slowly stood up.

Everyone looked at him.

Chu Yuan also narrowed his eyes.

The elder raised his eyelids, his aged face expressionless.

He looked at the poisonous scorpion on the ground, then at Chu Yuan.

Then he spoke, his voice hoarse and calm:

"The scorpion's crime is unforgivable."

"The elders have no objections."

Xue Lie suddenly turned his head, staring at him in disbelief:

"The Grand Elder?!"