Final word

As soon as these words were uttered, it was like pouring a basin of cold water into boiling oil; the entire Intercepting Heaven Main Hall instantly erupted into chaos.

The Third Elder, located within the crowd, slammed his hand on the long table and rose, his face grim, saying, "This is simply absurd!"

"What kind of existence is our Intercepting Heaven Sect? As one of the five major powers in the Void Domain, others have always become our Sect's subordinates. When did it become our Intercepting Heaven Sect's turn to bow to others?"

These words immediately sparked a chorus of agreement.

As one of the five strongest powers in the Void Domain, such a status simply did not allow them to lower their proud heads.

"Ning Xiao, by proposing this, where do you place our Intercepting Heaven Sect? And what are your intentions?"

The Third Elder looked directly at the Grand Elder. At this point, he even called out his name, showing the extent of his shock and anger.

Facing the verbal attacks from everyone, Grand Elder Ning Xiao remained expressionless. When he proposed this suggestion, he had already anticipated such a situation.

But he said indifferently, "Then, Third Elder, can you tell me what our Intercepting Heaven Sect should do?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder's furious expression faltered for a moment, but very quickly, he waved his hand and said, "Anyway, anything is fine, just not becoming a subordinate."

Emotionally, everyone found this proposal unacceptable.

Of course, while it was unacceptable, there were also some people who were thinking in the same direction in their hearts.

"The Law of the jungle! The weak depend on the strong; this is the Law of survival in nature. I, for one, think this proposal can be considered."

However, as soon as these words came out, they instantly drew a rebuttal: "Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a Phoenix!"

"If we truly surrender to the Phoenix Feather Sect and become its subordinate, then it would be better to hand over the Disciple who can make it onto the Heavenly Dao Rankings to the Asking Heart Sect in exchange for the Sect's safety, and we could still maintain the Sect's transcendence."

An Elder shook his head, "That's not how you should put it."

"If we really hand over the Disciple, the backbone of our Intercepting Heaven Sect will be broken forever."

"Moreover, how can the Phoenix Feather Sect be compared to the Asking Heart Sect? Not to mention its strength, which has reached an astonishing level. With over ten thousand Innate Dao Bodies, it is the entire Void Domain, no, the entire Central State Three Thousand Domains, and in the future, it will probably belong to the Phoenix Feather Sect."

"Becoming a subordinate of such a Sect is not shameful."

Everyone spoke one after another.

They were divided into two factions.

One faction believed that becoming a subordinate of the Phoenix Feather Sect could be considered. The other held the opposite view.

Neither side could convince the other.

Sect Master Fang Changtian looked at the arguing crowd below, rubbing his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

At this moment, the Intercepting Heaven Main Hall was extremely lively, noisy like a vegetable market.

Just then, a voice like a clap of thunder resounded through the Main Hall.

"All this bickering, what kind of decorum is this?"

As soon as these words were uttered, all sounds were instantly suppressed.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to see a frail figure slowly approaching in the afterglow of the setting sun.

His body was hunched, he was old and decrepit, his face was somewhat pale, and he occasionally coughed, looking like a dying old man.

However, no one dared to underestimate this old man.

Simply because he was the founder of the Intercepting Heaven Sect and the stabilizing force of the entire Sect.

An existence who had forged countless legends and led the Intercepting Heaven Sect to glory.

"Old Ancestor, why have you come?"

Seeing the newcomer, everyone stopped arguing and stepped forward to greet him respectfully.

Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect snorted coldly, "Can't this Old Man attend a Sect meeting anymore?"

As he spoke, he walked directly into the dark red Dragon Gold Phoenix patterned high gate.

Fang Changtian immediately stepped forward and helped him onto the Sect Master's seat.

He said with a worried expression, "It is naturally best if Old Ancestor can come out to preside over the overall situation. But I am worried about your injuries, Old Ancestor?"

"It's just a minor injury; it won't take this Old Man's life!"

Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect's originally stern expression softened.

He sat at the head of the table and then scanned the people present.

After everyone had taken their seats, he slowly said, "Old Ancestor already knows about your discussion just now!"

"Now, Old Ancestor will state his opinion."

"We respectfully listen to Old Ancestor's teachings!"

Everyone below shouted in unison.

All eyes converged.

Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect straightened his body, and at this moment, the Aura around him changed.

He was like a divine weapon or a sharp sword about to be unsheathed, and under the gaze of his profound eyes, everyone felt an boundless majesty.

Then they heard him say, word by word, with powerful conviction, "Old Ancestor intends to make the Intercepting Heaven Sect a subordinate of the Phoenix Feather Sect. Who agrees, and who objects?"

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone was first stunned, and then, an uproar arose.

The Third Elder stood up, his face full of disbelief.

"Old Ancestor, why is this?"

"You must know that the Intercepting Heaven Sect was founded by your own hands. It was you who, with great difficulty, pushed it to become one of the five strongest powers in the Void Domain."

"If we just surrender to another Sect like this, are you willing?"

The reason everyone objected to surrendering to the Phoenix Feather Sect, besides their inability to accept it themselves, was one major reason.

That was, the reputation of the Intercepting Heaven Sect was built by the Old Ancestor through countless hardships.

How could they tarnish the Old Ancestor's name and ruin the foundation the Old Ancestor had laid?

But now, the Old Ancestor himself had personally said that he wanted to become a subordinate of the Phoenix Feather Sect, and for a moment, they found it hard to accept.

They even had a sense of déjà vu, as if unfilial descendants were fighting to the death for the Old Ancestor, but the Old Ancestor had surrendered first.

"Hmph!"

Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect snorted coldly and directly rebuked, "Foolish!"

"As you said, this Void Domain is about to change!"

"An unprecedented tide will sweep across the entire Void Domain."

"Under the tide, choosing a side is very important. Throughout history, how many arrogant Sects have fallen beneath the waves and disappeared into the long river of history!"

"It can be foreseen that the Phoenix Feather Sect will inevitably become the source of this tide."

"What a Sect with over ten thousand Innate Disciples represents, I believe you are clearer than this Old Man."

"Our Intercepting Heaven Sect can also be considered blessed by Heaven, having discovered the signs when the great trend was still in its infancy."

"But you don't think of depending on the tide; instead, you think too highly of yourselves and are unwilling to lower your status."

"What? Do you think you can stand in the middle of the tide, unmoving? Or who can shelter the Sect from wind and rain and ensure our Intercepting Heaven Sect's prosperity without worry?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder opened his mouth but was rendered speechless.

After a short while, Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect said in an undeniable tone, "This matter is settled!"

"If anyone dares to utter a single word of dissent, don't blame Old Ancestor for stripping them of their status and expelling them from the Sect!"

The entire process was swift and decisive.

While everyone had argued for a long time without a conclusion, Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect, appearing for less than fifteen minutes, had already set the policy.

Finally, Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect looked at Sect Master Fang Changtian, "Changtian, arrange this matter as soon as possible. Let Old Ancestor know when you depart."

"Old Ancestor, are you going too?"

Fang Changtian was astonished.

Ye Wujun, Old Ancestor of Jie Tian Sect sighed faintly, "This concerns the life and death of our Intercepting Heaven Sect. How can Old Ancestor remain behind the scenes? You may all disperse!"

He waved his hand, then slowly got up, hands clasped behind his back, and his hunched figure left the Main Hall.

As the sun set, his shadow stretched long and thin.

It was full of desolation and loneliness.