Hearing the conversation between the two, Ye Ming, who was in the special space, frowned slightly. From their previous words, he could clearly sense the heavy implications.
It seemed that Chu Qingyi was undertaking a difficult task.
"Hmm!"
Just as Ye Ming was lost in thought, he suddenly felt a presence approaching.
Someone was coming!
And not just one!
"Brother Chu, can you not see the current situation clearly?"
Before anyone arrived, a rough voice with a hint of authority echoed from outside the study. Immediately after, a tall middle-aged man entered with a smile, his every step exuding a sharp aura.
This person was none other than Situ Kong.
Behind him followed an elderly man. Clad in a grey robe, he exuded an almost imperceptible aura, as if he had merged with the surrounding space. Unless this person appeared right in front of you, ordinary people would never detect his presence.
"Xiantian Realm!"
Ye Ming, hidden within the special space, instantly discerned the realm and strength of the old man.
Moreover, besides Situ Kong and the elder, Ye Ming sensed another faint energy fluctuation hidden in the shadows.
"Heavenly Human Realm!"
This discovery caused Ye Ming's brows to furrow even deeper.
Even a powerful being in the Heavenly Human Realm had appeared.
It seemed his prior vigilance had been entirely justified.
"Brother Situ, coming to see me so late is quite a surprise!"
Although Chu Ying spoke of surprise, his expression did not betray such emotion. However, the solemnity in his eyes had indeed deepened.
His gaze lingered on Situ Kong for a moment before shifting to the old man behind him. He cupped his hands and asked, "May I know where this senior comes from?"
In response to Chu Ying's inquiry, the elder merely glanced at him indifferently. A flicker of disdain crossed his cloudy eyes as he looked at the President of Huaguo.
He didn't even bother to look at him directly.
Naturally, he did not answer him.
"This is Elder Yun Yin of the Dao Sect. His cultivation has reached the Xiantian Realm, and he holds the position of Third Elder!" Situ Kong said with a smile, introducing him to Chu Ying.
Despite being ignored, Chu Ying did not show any displeasure. He maintained his clasped hands posture and greeted, "So it is Elder Yun Yin of the Dao Sect, my apologies!"
"Hmph!"
Yun Yin flicked his sleeve, his hands behind his back, his arrogance clearly displayed on his face.
"Elder Qi, long time no see!"
Situ Kong glanced at Chu Ying, saying no more. Then, he turned to Qi Baigong, greeting him with a smile, "It's been a long time since I've tasted your culinary skills. When will you have time to visit my Marshal's Mansion and indulge my cravings!"
"Hahaha! I never expected Lord Situ to remember this old man. It is truly an honor!" Qi Baigong chuckled first, then sighed, "But my health weakens day by day, and my cooking skills have declined considerably, alas!"
"Oh! Is that so?"
Situ Kong's gaze darkened, and he shook his head with a smile, "That's truly a shame!"
How could he not understand the subtle refusal in the other's words?
"Brother Situ, please sit. We can talk about whatever it is slowly, no need to rush!"
Chu Ying gestured with his hand.
However, Situ Kong seemed disinclined to sit, stating calmly, "This... there's no need for that, is there!"
His words instantly chilled the atmosphere.
"You should know why I've come. Why don't we just be straightforward?"
Situ Kong looked at him, his gaze now openly sharp.
"Brother Situ, is it truly necessary to be this way?"
With the conversation having reached this point, even with Chu Ying's good temper, he could not continue to wear a pleasant face. His tone grew cold.
"The tide has turned, and the door to a new era has opened. I truly don't understand what you are still clinging to," Situ Kong said, pointing a finger at the night outside the window and smiling. "Just like how beautiful the moonlight is, it will eventually be replaced by the brilliance of the scorching sun. Cyclical and alternating, day and night, this is the simplest common sense. How can you not see it?"
"You are right, it is indeed the simplest common sense!"
Chu Ying's pupils flashed with intensity, and he looked at Situ Kong with a cold smile. "However, I hope Brother Situ understands one thing: whether it is the serene moonlight or the blazing sun, the people living under this sky are all prosperous and at peace, living diligently."
"If the door to a new era opens wide, this sky above might also change colors. At that time, what will become of those people?"
He was the President of Huaguo. If he did not care about these matters, then where would the powerless go in the future upheaval?
"Ridiculous!"
Before Situ Kong could respond to his words, Yun Yin, the Third Elder of the Dao Sect, couldn't help but interject, "The law of the jungle is the most fundamental principle in this world. If you can't even see this, then this presidential position indeed needs to be changed!"
With his words, he intended to overthrow Chu Ying's presidency. It seemed this was their purpose for coming.
"Heh! This position of mine can indeed be changed!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Ying no longer bothered to be polite to Yun Yin and said in a deep voice, "However, you have no right to decide who takes it."
Since they were prepared to tear down all pretenses, they might as well confront each other directly.
"You... what did you say!"
Yun Yin's face darkened, and a terrifying aura erupted from his body. The small study was filled with a murderous intent in every corner.
Immediately after, a monstrous pressure swept towards Chu Ying.
From the outset, Yun Yin directly attacked Chu Ying, showing no regard for his status.
Seeing this, Chu Ying did not show any sign of cowardice. He stood tall, facing the terrifying oppressive force that was crushing him.
It was important to remember that Chu Ying had no cultivation at all; he was an ordinary person.
If he were to be struck by the pressure from a Xiantian Realm expert like Yun Yin, the least serious outcome would be dislocated bones and falling to the ground. A more severe outcome could be immediate death, or even disintegration of his body.
"Yun Yin, for a Third Elder of the Dao Sect with Xiantian Realm cultivation, you sure are mighty, attacking an ordinary person!"
Just as Chu Ying was about to be heavily injured by the ferocious pressure before him, a calm voice suddenly sounded in the room.
The moment the voice appeared, the air in front of Chu Ying distorted, and Yun Yin's released pressure was completely blocked.
Following this, a man holding a jade fan and clad in white appeared between Chu Ying and Yun Yin.
This white-clothed man wore a faint smile, his features handsome, and his build slender, giving him the air of a refined gentleman.
He appeared to be only in his early thirties.
However, the hidden powerful aura he exuded clearly indicated he was not as young as he looked.
Another Xiantian Realm expert.
"Zuo Fengliu!"