After a few trips, Wang Daoyuan finally returned to Jade Spring Peak three days later.
He did not return to his cave residence, but went straight to the Executive Hall beside Jade Dragon Spring to report the situation to Grand Elder Wang Zhiren.
Previously, a few rogue cultivators who participated in the extermination of the demonic beasts had returned, and there was some bad news about the battle.
However, none of the people who participated in the extermination of the demonic beasts with the patriarch of the Wang family had returned, and the elders who stayed behind were all anxious. Seeing Wang Daoyuan return, Wang Zhiren was overjoyed and immediately summoned the elders of the family for a meeting to reassure everyone.
After all, the patriarch of the Wang family and the designated successor of the patriarch were among them. If there was an accident, the family would inevitably have a power struggle.
After a while, the elders of the Wang family who were still on Jade Spring Peak quickly rushed to the Executive Hall. There were a total of ten elders in the Wang family. Two of them were outside, and it was unknown whether they were dead or alive. Ninth Uncle Wang Shoude was in charge of Qingli Market, and there were seven elders of Jade Spring Peak dealing with the daily affairs.
As soon as the elders arrived, they surrounded Wang Daoyuan and asked him all kinds of questions. After everyone was present, Wang Zhiren said, "Silence, everyone is here. Let's listen to what Daoyuan said."
Wang Daoyuan briefly described the process from the conflict outside the Golden Goose City to the escape of the Qi Refining Stage cultivators, and solemnly said, "The elders of the Netherworld Sect ordered the Qi Refining Stage cultivators to evacuate, and the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators to resist the spiritual insects. Before we evacuated, the patriarch said that if he did not come back, the Twelfth Uncle Wang Shouye would inherit the patriarch's position. If the Twelfth Uncle did not come back, the Third Brother Wang Daochang would inherit the patriarch's position. "
After listening to Wang Daoyuan's words, the elders did not doubt because Wang Shouye was the designated successor of the family, and Wang Daochang was also praised by the patriarch many times for his calm character, and he was suitable to be the patriarch. These words were reasonable and there was no doubt.
However, believing in the heart and believing in the mouth were two different things. Although there was no doubt in Wang Daoyuan's words, after all, it was empty talk, and there was no evidence.
At this moment, a middle-aged elder opened his mouth and said, "Dao Yuan, do you have proof for your words?"
This middle-aged elder was called Wang Shoufeng, and he was ranked sixth in the Shou generation. His aptitude was very good, and he was only second to Wang Shouye among his peers. He was twenty years older than Wang Shouye.
Before Wang Shouye started cultivating, he had always been the focus of the clan's nurturing. In the future, it was very likely that he would become a Foundation Establishment cultivator and inherit the position of clan leader.
However, Wang Shouye appeared out of nowhere. His aptitude was the best after the Wang Family's ancestor, completely crushing Wang Shoufeng.
Since then, Wang Shouye's cultivation had improved tremendously. He had reached the peak of Qi Refinement earlier than Wang Shoufeng. Furthermore, Wang Shouye was an open-minded person who didn't seek personal gains. He had a very high prestige in the clan. Wang Shoufeng, on the other hand, was too selfish and dishonest. He was not a qualified successor.
After Wang Shouye's cultivation reached the peak of Qi Refinement, he was internally designated as the successor to the clan leader. In the future, if the clan sold everything they had to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, they would naturally give it to him.
Wang Shoufeng had always harbored a grudge against Wang Shouye, believing that Wang Shouye had snatched away what originally belonged to him.
This time, when Wang Shouye's fate was unknown, he saw an opportunity. He wanted to take back what originally belonged to him.
Although Wang Shoufeng's question was a rhetorical question, and everyone knew in their hearts that it was true, Wang Daoyuan really couldn't produce any evidence.
"Since there's no evidence, there's no way to prove whether it's true or not. Then how should the clan leader be decided?"
Wang Daoyuan fell into deep thought. When the clan leader said this, he didn't leave anything behind. Sixth Uncle clearly didn't want to admit it and wanted to seize the power to become the clan leader. He wasn't an elder and didn't have any real power. He had no right to speak on this matter.
Helpless, he could only use a delaying tactic. "When the clan leader said this, the ten of us were present. Since I can escape, the other clan members might be able to escape.
If someone manages to escape, let him relay the clan leader's words. If there's no discrepancy with what I said, it can prove that it's true. Elders, what do you think? "
Wang Zhiren was afraid that Wang Shoufeng would cause trouble again, so he said, "Dao Yuan's words are reasonable. Let's wait for the next clan member to come back before making a decision."
In addition to the First Elder, three other elders agreed. They had the advantage of numbers.
Wang Shoufeng had no excuse to object and agreed with Wang Daoyuan's words. "Dao Yuan's words are reasonable, but the clan can't be without a leader. Before that, someone has to act as the clan leader."
Two other elders agreed with Wang Shoufeng's words.
Wang Daoyuan thought to himself, Where there are people, there will be jianghu. The clan isn't harmonious either! They're already divided into two factions. If the clan grows stronger in the future, who knows what will happen?
With the clan leader in charge, no one dared to make trouble. Now that the clan leader was out and the First Elder couldn't suppress people, these three elders jumped out to make trouble.
However, Wang Daoyuan couldn't do anything. Whether it was seniority, strength, or real power, he wasn't qualified to express his opinion. He could only watch.
Suddenly, a domineering aura pressed down, making everyone a little breathless. Then, an old but domineering voice sounded. "How about this old man act as the clan leader?"
Wang Daoyuan felt that this voice was both familiar and unfamiliar. It was definitely Grand Duke Wang Jize. What made Wang Daoyuan feel unfamiliar was that Wang Jize had always been amiable. He never knew that the old man had such a domineering side to him.
Wang Jize had always been guarding the Hidden Scripture Tower and didn't interfere with clan affairs. Everyone had forgotten that there was such a grand elder in the clan.
The white-bearded and white-haired Wang Jize walked through the door of the meeting hall. His originally stooped back became as tall and straight as a pine tree.
"As the grand elder, I will act as the clan leader. Do you have any objections?"
The First Elder and the other three elders were overjoyed and said that they had no objections. Although Wang Shoufeng and the other two elders were unhappy, they didn't dare to raise any objections.
The position of grand elder was usually held by the clan leader's elders. Their cultivation must also be high enough. Their position wasn't lower than the clan leader's, or even higher. However, they didn't manage the clan affairs and didn't have real power.
However, the grand elder had a great power, and that was to replace the clan leader. At this time, the clan leader hadn't returned. It was reasonable for the grand elder to temporarily act as the clan leader.
Wang Daoyuan didn't have the right to express his opinion in front of the elders. This was the clan's rule. In front of the grand elder, the elders also didn't have the right to object. This was also the rule.
Seeing Wang Shoufeng and the other two elders being defeated, Wang Daoyuan was very happy. Although he wasn't familiar with his sixth uncle, Wang Shoufeng still wanted to fight for power when the clan was in danger. If such a selfish person became the clan leader, the clan would soon be finished.
"Since you all have no objections, I will give the order. From today onwards, Zhiren will be in charge of all clan affairs. Shoufeng still had selfish motives when the clan was in danger. He stayed at home to reflect on his mistakes. Without my or the clan leader's orders, he can't go out.
The rest of the elders will protect the clan's foundation. To prepare for the worst, I will personally go to Qing Li Market and bring Daochang back. If Zhian and Shouye don't come back, Daochang will take over as the clan leader.
If anyone disregards the clan's survival for their own selfish interests, they will be severely punished. "
Everyone agreed in unison.
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