107: Chapter 107 The Elders Were Unconvinced

The main hall of the Chiyan Sect was towering and magnificent, with understated yet luxurious decorations that gave it a solemn and lofty feel.

But today, it was crowded with people, each harboring their own hidden agendas.

As Sect Leader Wu Yin stepped into the main hall, he saw pairs of hungry, greedy eyes that held none of the respect they had shown him in the past.

Even his trusted confidants, like Elder Huang, had eyes that appeared hollow and shifty.

In the corner of the main hall, there was a stretcher where Elder Qian Yunchang lay quietly, resting with his eyes closed.

After being carried into the main hall by four Elders, Elder Shang had retrieved his Magical Artifact and switched to an ordinary stretcher.

Originally, he was to be placed in the center of the main hall, below the Sect Head's throne, but Elder Qian Yunchang had insisted on being carried to the corner.

He knew he had to be present, but he would definitely not be the main character.

Before Sect Leader Wu Yin even reached his throne, Elder Liu said impatiently:

"Sect Head, the taisui evil pill was refined by Elder Qian. Now that he has presented this pill to the Sect, he hopes to convene a council meeting to select a suitable candidate."

The main hall was immediately filled with voices of agreement.

Faced with the turbulent crowd, Sect Leader Wu Yin acted as if he hadn't heard them. He walked slowly to the throne, turned around, sat down calmly, and gazed majestically ahead.

Looking out through the main hall's doors, one could see the beautiful morning mountain scenery of the Chiyan Sect.

Sect Leader Wu Yin did not want to look at anyone in the main hall.

Elder Qian Yunchang had been named, but he kept his eyes tightly shut, as if none of this had anything to do with him.

Elder Huang walked forward, right below the throne, and said, as if defending himself:

"It is all because the Elders strongly demanded it and could not wait a moment longer. They also had Elder Qian carried over. Please consider how to handle this, Sect Head."

He had mulled over this sentence for a long time.

First, he pushed all responsibility onto the other Elders while implying that Elder Qian was also helpless. Finally, by asking the Sect Head to handle it, he appeared to show respect for the Sect Head's authority, but in reality, he was roasting the Sect Head over a fire.

Asking him to "consider" it meant telling him not to be too stubborn and to respect the Elders' opinions.

Sect Leader Wu Yin muttered to himself; if he forcibly withheld the taisui evil pill, these Elders, with their red eyes, might really start an infighting.

He was only the Sect Head, and his strength could not crush everyone.

Back then, after the previous Sect Head ascended, he had only obtained this position because he was slightly older and more steady among those at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

He had no choice but to say: "I believe that as the Sect Head, it is only right that I bear the heaviest responsibility. To strive for Foundation Establishment is my bounden duty. I should have priority in using the taisui evil pill."

Elder Shang said with a sneer: "Sect Head, aren't you ashamed to say such things? Elder Qian paid a great price for the sake of Foundation Establishment; that is what it means to bear a heavy responsibility. You just want to pick up the ready-made benefits."

A burst of laughter erupted below.

Being attacked right from the start, Sect Leader Wu Yin felt a bit panicked.

Scanning the room, he saw that the vast majority of the Elders were laughing, and even those at the Qi Refining Upper Stage who were not Elders made no effort to hide it.

He had intended to use his status as Sect Head to suppress them, but to his surprise, no one bought it.

He was stunned. What had happened to the Chiyan Sect in just one night?

Why was everyone so unscrupulous!

Elder Wei said loudly: "The taisui evil pill is no trivial matter and cannot be wasted recklessly. The Sect Head should also join everyone in the selection process."

"Right!"

The crowd expressed their agreement.

This was a direct denial of the Sect Head's priority.

Furthermore, it demoted the Sect Head to an ordinary candidate.

The main hall shouted in unison, their opinions surprisingly consistent.

After they finished speaking, they all stared at Sect Leader Wu Yin like tigers eyeing their prey.

Sect Leader Wu Yin, however, sat calmly on the throne, feigning ignorance.

Yet Elder Huang stepped forward and said: "Sect Head, what do you think? How should this be handled?"

On the surface, it was a respectful inquiry, but in reality, it was forcing him to take a stand.

This left Sect Leader Wu Yin in an awkward position, so he angrily replied: "What do you think?"

"I will listen to whatever the Sect Head decides." Elder Huang retreated after saying this.

Elder Liu stood in the middle of the main hall and said majestically: "The Sect Head is the Sect Head of the Chiyan Sect. He should prioritize the long-term interests of the Sect rather than having selfish motives."

Sect Leader Wu Yin sneered: "Are you implying that I am not a suitable candidate for the taisui evil pill?"

"The Sect Head is not many years younger than Elder Qian. Back then, you only obtained the position of Sect Head because your cultivation speed was fast. I do not believe the Sect Head is a suitable candidate," Elder Liu said loudly.

This was a direct showdown.

If the Sect Head were one of the suitable candidates, everyone might not have found a reason to object.

Sect Leader Wu Yin snapped angrily: "Just because I am old, does that mean I cannot strive for Foundation Establishment?"

Elder Liu was blunt: "Of course, being old doesn't mean you can't strive for Foundation Establishment, just like Elder Qian. He spent his own strength and used his own wisdom, rather than sitting back and enjoying the fruits of others' labor."

Elder Qian Yunchang was named once again.

His tightly shut eyes almost opened.

A tear welled up in his eyes.

"You sons of bitches, if you want to fight, then fight properly! Just stop saying my name!" Elder Qian Yunchang cursed inwardly.

Elder Liu's words were reasonable, leaving Sect Leader Wu Yin speechless, while the main hall was filled with sounds of agreement.

Sect Leader Wu Yin's face was as black as charcoal. He slammed his hand on the throne's armrest: "Then tell me, who is the most qualified?"

His intention was to force that person out and see who dared to step forward.

To his surprise, Elder Kong said: "Who is qualified should be decided by everyone's vote. Since the Sect Head wants to join the selection, we dare not claim to be the most qualified."

"That's right!" Elder Shang shouted, "I consider myself qualified to be selected, but whether I get selected or not depends on everyone's opinion."

Elder Wei said: "I think we need to set some rules. Otherwise, if everyone wants to be selected, wouldn't it be chaotic!"

Elder Huang asked: "What rules do you want to set?"

"The first rule: the age cannot be too high. If one is too old, even after Foundation Establishment, the increase in Lifespan is limited, which is of no benefit to the Sect. Do you all agree?"

Several Elders immediately frowned.

Elder Huang laughed loudly: "Good, I think it's good. I am 70 years old this year, and I think those over 71 shouldn't be selected."

Elder Shang said angrily: "You are just making trouble! I am 52 years old this year. Can I demand that those over 53 shouldn't be selected!"

Sect Leader Wu Yin's face had been very dark, but upon hearing this, he inwardly laughed.

Good, keep arguing. Just on the issue of age alone, they could argue for a month.

Elder Liu stopped Elder Shang and said calmly: "Let me say something fair. I don't bully the old, but I think those over 90 shouldn't be selected, right?"

"Those over 90 have bodies that are already showing signs of aging. Even if they take the taisui evil pill, the danger will increase greatly."

There were twenty people at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining in the Chiyan Sect, and only five were over 90 years old, including the Sect Head.

Those four were usually on the periphery of the Sect and had little say. Their faces turned green immediately, and they didn't rush to object, but looked at the Sect Head together.

Sect Leader Wu Yin laughed wildly.

"Fine, after all this beating around the bush, it turns out you were aiming at me."

His face no longer held the graceful air of a Sect Head, but became ferocious.

"Hmph, you talk as if I agreed to let you be selected."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like poking a hornet's nest.

Elder Kong said sternly: "This is the Sect's council meeting. The Sect Head is just a moderator. You can voice your opinions, but you cannot violate the meeting's resolution!"

The Elders joined the fray one after another.

"Is the Chiyan Sect the Sect Head's own Chiyan Sect!"