Chapter 1434: Chapter 1435: Chain of Traps Within Traps (6)
Thinking of the new Sect Leader of Xuanqing Sect, everyone’s gaze naturally fell on An Yiqing, who had not spoken a word. She stood beside Gu Yelin with a faint smile, and the previously composed Chiang Yu was now respectfully standing behind her, not showing a hint of dissatisfaction or crossing any lines.
In their hearts, they trembled a little, watching An Yiqing’s calm face that revealed neither joy nor anger. Gradually, everyone came to understand: perhaps from the moment this woman arrived in Jinyin City, Long Zaitian’s downfall was destined!
The night passed without a word.
The next day, the events of last night spread like a tornado, swiftly sweeping across the entire Jinyin City and even the whole of Xuanjin. Regarding Long Zaitian’s fall, people’s thoughts were mixed. Some were frightened, while others couldn’t contain their joy. However, all of this paled compared to the intrigue surrounding who the new Head of Xuanqing Sect would be.
At this time, in Xuanqing Sect.
In the conference room, led by Chiang Yu and several elder-level veterans, many of Xuanqing Sect’s core members sat on the right side of the meeting table. On the other side, led by the vice hall master of the Punishment Hall, Long Zaitian’s faction sat on the left side of the table.
Chiang Yu and his group’s calm demeanor sharply contrasted with the rage and agitation of those on the other side; the difference between the two sides was evident at a glance.
In the main seat of the conference room, An Yiqing, dressed in a white dress, sat in the chair with a faint smile on her face. She was not at all displeased by the filthy words spoken by Long Zaitian’s faction.
"Chiang, Xuanqing Sect absolutely cannot be handed over to an outsider! Now that Long Zaitian has fallen, we must elect a new Sect Leader from within! Letting this yellow-haired girl become Sect Leader is just a dream!" The vice hall master of the Punishment Hall banged on the table, saliva flying everywhere.
Chiang Yu glanced at him coldly, "Outsider? Long Zaitian had no blood relation with Elder Du, the Sect Leader, so wasn’t he also an outsider?! The Old Sect Leader once said, ’The position of Xuanqing Sect Leader belongs to the capable.’ Can anyone present dare say they are more powerful than Xiao Qing? Can anyone dare say they have a stronger background than Xiao Qing? If not, then shut your mouths and stay out of it!"
Long Zaitian’s faction was left speechless by Chiang Yu’s question. With Long Zaitian’s fall, they had already suffered significant losses. Chiang Yu and several elder-level veterans had swiftly controlled their area of influence. In the current situation, defeating Chiang Yu’s faction was extremely difficult; their only option now was to drag things out until they could find a strong backer.
However, while they were scheming, An Yiqing and Chiang Yu were not fools.
"Alright, everyone, such fiery tempers early in the morning are bad for your health." An Yiqing suddenly spoke, her tone relaxed and cheerful.
"An Yiqing! Don’t celebrate too soon! Xuanqing Sect has many hard nuts to crack. Don’t think that just because you broke through the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation and defeated Long Zaitian, you can stand firm in Xuanqing Sect! I’m telling you, dream on!" A hall master supporting choosing a Sect Leader internally pointed at An Yiqing’s nose and cursed.
Calmly watching the murderous intent and apprehension in these people’s eyes, An Yiqing suddenly let out a low laugh. Her melodious and crisp laughter echoed in the conference room, yet it felt like a hammer pounding on their hearts.
"What this gentleman says is true; indeed, my current prestige isn’t enough to establish myself so quickly in Xuanqing Sect."
The faces of the row of people opposite showed satisfaction with An Yiqing’s discernment and compliance.
But...
"But..." An Yiqing’s tone suddenly shifted, her eyebrows gently arched, and a mocking smile played on her lips. "What if I can persuade all the leaders of Xuanjin to unconditionally support Xuanqing Sect, ensuring its unyielding stand?"