65: Final Resolution

Inside the conference room.

Wang Ai looked at everyone pitifully.

"Everyone! You've all seen my miserable state. I, an Elder, was beaten to this extent..."

With that, Wang Ai began to shed tears.

"I'm old... I won't say anything about that... but Wang Bing... he was so young... and he died at Lin Yuan's hands! The succession of the Wang family is now broken!"

"This incident is a massive blow to the prestige of The Ten Elders! How are we, The Ten Elders, supposed to manage the Outsider World in the future?"

"Moreover, this kid also killed so many people on the mountain! He's simply an unpardonable brute!"

"Of course... Old Celestial Master, I'm not targeting you. I... I just want to seek justice for the deceased!"

"He can't just kill people indiscriminately just because he's your Disciple! Does he still have any regard for the law? For rules and regulations?"

Seeing Wang Ai escalating the matter, Lu Jin immediately interrupted him.

"Nonsense! The first time Lin Yuan beat you, it was on Mount Longhu when you tried to seize Zhang Chulan's Source of Qi!"

"On Mount Longhu, trying to snatch something from a Tianshi Mansion Disciple? What's the difference between that and me going to your house and snatching your wife right in front of you?"

"And Wang Bing's death! You say Lin Yuan did it! Where's the evidence!? Bring out the evidence! Prove that Lin Yuan was indirectly or directly responsible for the killing!"

"The death certificate issued by the medical staff clearly states he was poisoned by his own dagger! Are you going to blame that on Lin Yuan too?"

Wang Ai roared hoarsely:

"Lu Jin! It's not your family member who died! Of course, you can say whatever you want!"

"At the time, Lin Yuan and Wang Bing were dueling, and he suddenly died mysteriously! Didn't he comprehend Feng Hou Qi Men? He must have used some kind of spell to manipulate time!"

Lu Jin looked at Wang Ai with a sneer.

"Heh heh... Who can prove that Lin Yuan activated Feng Hou Qi Men? Can you prove it?"

"Old Celestial Master! Feng Zhenghao! Both were present at the scene! You can ask them!"

The Old Celestial Master immediately shook his head upon hearing this.

"I didn't detect anything. Feng Zhenghao, did you?"

Feng Zhenghao immediately shook his head with a wry smile.

"Old Celestial Master, your cultivation is the most profound among us. If you didn't perceive it, this Junior naturally couldn't either."

Lu Jin looked at Wang Ai triumphantly.

"See? No one at the scene perceived Lin Yuan possibly activating any spells or techniques. As for those people Lin Yuan killed on Mount Longhu, they were all Quanxing villains! A bunch of societal scumbags, their deaths are nothing to regret!"

"Now you're putting on this victim act, crying for whom? Trying to win whose sympathy?"

"Disgusting! It's utterly repulsive!"

Lu Jin had many years of personal friendship with the Old Celestial Master, and he also greatly admired Lin Yuan's way of doing things.

So, with Wang Ai constantly attacking Lin Yuan, Lu Jin wasn't going to indulge him.

At this moment, Guan Shihua suddenly spoke up.

"I also heard about this matter. Wang Bing's death indeed doesn't have much to do with Lin Yuan. I watched the video of the match; Wang Bing was several meters away from Lin Yuan before he died. To blame this on Lin Yuan truly doesn't make sense."

"You can't blame a passerby just because your own child is brain-damaged and loves self-harm, can you?"

"However, beating Wang Ai to this extent was a bit excessive, but in the end, you were the one who made the first move. I don't think it's such a serious matter; consider it a minor punishment as a warning."

"Hey! That sounds reasonable! I agree!"

Lu Jin quickly nodded in agreement.

The Old Celestial Master also nodded.

"Indeed, what Guan Shihua said is very pertinent."

The remaining people, seeing the Old Celestial Master speak, all wanted to save him Face. Moreover, Wang Ai was clearly finished, and his position among The Ten Elders would become vacant, meaning they would gain more and more benefits.

"You! You!..."

Wang Ai saw that no one present was considering his side, and even Lü Ci remained silent.

"Lü Ci! Speak up!"

"Old Lu! Speak up!"

...Lü Ci looked up, glanced at Wang Ai, and couldn't help but shake his head.

Even if he objected, it would be useless; those who supported Wang Ai were ultimately a minority. Furthermore, the Wang family was already in decline. Helping a useless person and offending the Old Celestial Master and the others was not a wise move, no matter how you calculated it.

Lü Ci was indeed called a mad dog, but he wasn't a foolish dog; he had a brain to think and could calculate clearly. Moreover, he wasn't good at talking. His motto in life was: if you can fight, try not to argue.

"You... Oh my!!!"

Wang Ai's Face was flushed red at this moment, wanting to say something, but he was too furious to speak.

"Ahem..."

The Old Celestial Master, who had been mostly silent, cleared his throat.

"Everyone! This matter was caused by my unfilial Disciple. So, let me say a few words."

"This matter, regardless, Lin Yuan was ultimately too heavy-handed. I, the Old Celestial Master, am guilty of failing to properly discipline him."

"How about this, I will expel this person from the mountain! You can retaliate however you wish, and I will not interfere! How does that sound?"

"I've spoken my piece. Who agrees? Who objects?"

As his voice fell, the Old Celestial Master scanned the room, and everyone remained silent.

After a long while, Lu Jin tugged at the Old Celestial Master's sleeve.

"Hey! Are you really going to expel Lin Yuan from the sect? Can you bear to? Wouldn't this hurt Lin Yuan too much..."

At this moment, Lu Jin was genuinely worried that Lin Yuan would truly be expelled by the Old Celestial Master. If so, he wouldn't be able to gain a super promotion in seniority!

"Old Lu, my mind is made up! Don't say anything more."

The others, seeing that the Old Celestial Master had already decided, also nodded.

"The Old Celestial Master is just and wise; I have no objection."

"I agree with the Old Celestial Master's approach!"

"Old Celestial Master, is there truly no room for compromise in this matter?"

Feng Zhenghao had originally intended to unite with Lin Yuan to eliminate the Wang family, so he naturally didn't want to offend Lin Yuan too much.

"Zhenghao, I have already decided. Don't intercede for him."

"Alas... alright... I just feel it's a pity for you to lose such a good talent..."

...Everyone present, seeing the Old Celestial Master's resolute attitude, finally all agreed.

Wang Ai was still somewhat unwilling. He was about to speak, wanting to pursue the matter further, but then he saw the Old Celestial Master's gaze.

Crack! Crack!!

The plaster cast on Wang Ai's arm actually showed slight cracks. He felt as if an enormous mountain was pressing down on his entire body...

"Hmm, it seems everyone has no objections. Then this meeting shall end here."

With that, the Old Celestial Master flicked his sleeve, stood up, and left directly.

"Old Celestial Master, take care!"

"Farewell, Old Celestial Master!"

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