"Great Grandfather, just say something, just say something! Why do you want to give up such a great opportunity in the Tiangang Continent? Why do you want to give it all up? " In the Ling family's meeting hall, a handsome youth with oily hair and a powdered face was shaking Ling Xuanfeng's arm and begging.
Looking at this pleading great-grandson, the Ling family's First Elder, Ling Xuanfeng, glanced at Ling Yuanshan, who was sitting to the side with a solemn expression. He wanted to say something, but stopped himself.
Ling Tieshan and the leaders of the other branches of the Ling family looked at the solemn Ling Yuanshan, then at the juniors who were qualified to enter the meeting hall, who were making a ruckus. Their expressions were extremely complicated.
"How can we give up such a huge family business just like that?"
"How can we move so thoroughly? Why don't we even leave behind a disciple to guard the ancestral grave? Isn't this too hasty? "
There were all sorts of opinions in the Ling family's meeting hall, but they all had the same meaning. They didn't want to evacuate, they didn't want to give up this huge family business, they didn't want to give up this huge family business!
"May I ask Eldest Uncle, do we really have to evacuate? Our Ling family is now at the peak of our power in the Tiangang Continent. It's no exaggeration to say that a word from us is more effective than an imperial order. To be honest, with our Ling family's current status, it's not impossible for us to take another step forward. Isn't it too hasty to give up on such a hasty evacuation? "Ling Qiang, the leader of the younger generation of the Ling family, asked in a clear voice.
Ling Yuanshan, who had been listening to these people bickering for half a day, replied with a resolute expression, "We have to evacuate! Within ten days, everyone must be prepared to leave at any time. Your wives, relatives, and servants can also be brought along, but you must know them well. "
Ling Yuanshan's words caused Ling Qiang's expression to stiffen. However, he immediately asked in dissatisfaction, "Uncle, can you give us a reason why we have to retreat? Otherwise, even if the clansmen reluctantly follow your orders, you can't let them leave willingly. At the very least, you have to give them a reason to leave! "
Ling Qiang's words immediately resonated with many of the younger members of the Ling family.
"That's right, Patriarch. At least give us a reason to retreat. Otherwise, everyone will be unwilling to leave."
"That's right, First Grandfather. Why did you have to evacuate all of a sudden? Why did you have to give up on all of your businesses in the continent? If there isn't a suitable reason, who would be willing to leave their home?" Ling Yuming, who was hugging First Elder Ling Xuanfeng's arm, also interjected. However, First Elder Ling Xuanfeng glared at him sternly.
Seeing such a torrential wave of doubt from his clansmen, Ling Tieshan, who was at the side, could no longer sit still. He turned to Ling Yuanshan and asked with a bitter smile, "Big brother, are we really going to all leave? It really wasn't easy for our Ling family to be in such a state! "
With Ling Tieshan, who held a high position in the clan, asking this question, the younger members of the Ling family immediately seemed to have found a backer. Voices of doubt were endless, and there were even voices of direct opposition.
"First Uncle, can you really not give us a reason? Or is there no reason at all? "The top figure of the Ling family's younger generation asked again.
Ling Qiang's words also attracted countless responses from the Ling family members. Ling Yuming even directly said, "First Grandfather, if there isn't a reason that can convince us, I'm afraid that no one will be willing to leave."
"Reason?" Ling Yuanshan, who was sitting in the middle, raised his eyebrows and said softly, "I'm afraid that you don't need a reason. You're just used to your current superiority and status, so you can't bear to leave everything here, right?"
As the clan leader, how could Ling Yuanshan not understand these clansmen's reluctance to leave?
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that the Ling family was the number one aristocratic family in the Tiangang Continent. Their wealth was comparable to that of a nation's, and their status was even more dazzling than that of the imperial family. Not to mention the direct descendants of the Ling family, even the collateral descendants of the Ling family could do whatever they wanted in the imperial capital.
Furthermore, due to their wealth, the Ling family's cultivation conditions were simply unparalleled. Even half of the monthly salary of a collateral descendant was comparable to the salary of a Prefectural Governor.
If the Ling family gave up everything they had on the Tiangang Continent, not only would their treatment be drastically reduced, but their power and status would also be a big problem in a new place.
The ones who found it really difficult to leave their homeland were the elderly.
"Within ten days, I don't care about your wives, concubines, or servants, but all clansmen must gather at the True Dipper Sect. Everyone. If any of you are unwilling, the clan's law enforcement team will tie you up and take you away. Of course, those who don't listen to the clan leader's orders will also be punished with a hundred beatings! "Ling Yuanshan said with a sharp tone.
Ling Yuanshan's decision immediately caused the meeting hall to quiet down. However, no one responded to it.
The clansmen exchanged glances, as if they were discussing something. Occasionally, they would lower their voices to an extremely low level, making this clan meeting feel as if a storm was about to come.
After rushing for six hours, Ling Dong, who had arrived at the Ling family's airspace, sighed. "Sigh, Father is still too soft-hearted!"
However, this was also the nature of Ling Dong's branch of the clan, except for Ling Dong, who had gone through a lot to become as tough as stone.
For example, Ling Dong's grandfather, Ling Yuefeng, had personally killed his own brother, the Great Elder Ling Gaofeng, more than ten years ago. Although he was ruthless, he had always been brooding over this matter.
With this knot in his heart, Ling Yuefeng simply let go of the clan's affairs completely and focused on cultivating martial arts, immersing himself in his own world.
Ling Dong's father, Ling Yuanshan, was the same. Although after all these years of cultivation, he was still too soft-hearted when it came to his own clansmen.
The hall was silent for a moment, and the younger generation's gazes suddenly focused on Ling Qiang. Ling Qiang also stepped forward and said solemnly, "Uncle, if you don't have a convincing reason to forcefully evacuate the clan, I'm afraid there will be changes in the clan …"
The moment the words' changes in the clan 'came out, not only did Ling Yuanshan's face turn cold, but even the Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng's face turned stern.
However, the handsome guy beside Ling Xuanfeng still wanted to stir up trouble and said, "Grandfather, this is a serious matter, you must think twice before you act …"
Hearing this, Ling Dong couldn't listen anymore. His figure flashed, and he appeared in the Ling family's meeting hall. "Reason, if you really want a reason, then I'll give you one!"
The sudden appearance of this voice instantly caused the Ling family's meeting hall to become abnormally silent. However, this silence wasn't because they recognized Ling Dong. Many of them didn't even see who it was.
It was mainly because the moment Ling Dong used Thousand Feet Divine Escape to enter, his Spirit's undulations were too terrifying and powerful for the Ling family. They were instantly frightened.
Not to mention the younger generation, even First Elder Ling Xuanfeng broke out in a cold sweat from the shock.
"Father, Second Grandfather, Third Uncle!" The moment Ling Dong appeared, he greeted them one by one.
"Dong 'er, you're back!" Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng was the first to stand up, followed by Ling Tieshan and some of the Ling family's higher-ups who knew Ling Dong.
In the end, it was Ling Dong's father, Ling Yuanshan, who asked in confusion, "Dong 'er, is it … time?"
"Yes, Father. The matter in the Upper Realm has been settled. We have to leave as soon as possible!" Ling Dong said solemnly.
After hearing Ling Dong's reply, Ling Yuanshan looked at the Ling family's members, who all had different expressions on their faces. He felt rather helpless.
"Father, leave it to me!" After saying this, Ling Dong gestured for everyone to sit down. He sat down directly below Ling Yuanshan and said, "What I can tell you is that although this evacuation was ordered by the Clan Leader, if you don't want to, no one will force you. It's your choice to stay or leave!"
Ling Dong's words made the higher-ups of the Ling family suspicious. However, most of the younger generation of the Ling family were overjoyed.
Ling Qiang even took a step forward and asked, "Big Brother, is this true?" After saying this, Ling Qiang looked at Clan Leader Ling Yuanshan with a questioning gaze. He did not quite believe Ling Dong's words, so he asked Ling Yuanshan for confirmation.
In terms of seniority, Ling Dong was now the leader of the younger generation of the Ling family.
Ling Yuanshan's expression was a little ugly at his son's sudden change of heart, but he still supported him without reservation. "It's true! Dong 'er's decision is my decision. It's your choice to stay or leave! "
With Ling Yuanshan's guarantee, the younger generation of the Ling family were even happier. This was especially so for Ling Yuming, who was hugging Ling Xuanfeng's arm. He said happily, "That's great. I choose to stay!"
"Good! Then make your decision now. Those who are willing to follow the family's arrangements and leave Tian Gang Continent, please stand to my right. Those who are unwilling to leave and want to stay, please stand to my left! "
Ling Dong added, "Of course, before you make your choice, you must consider it carefully. After all, the family's considerations are very comprehensive and there are many things to consider."
"What's there to consider?" As soon as Ling Dong finished speaking, Ling Yuming was the first to jump up. He practically jumped to Ling Dong's left and shouted at him, "Great-grandfather, you come over too."
"Come back!" Ling Xuanfeng suppressed his voice and shouted angrily. The latter shook his head stubbornly.
At the same time, the leader of the younger generation of the Ling family, Ling Qiang, also walked to Ling Dong's left and stood firmly. When Ling Qiang stood, more than half of the younger generation of the Ling family immediately stood to the left. Even those who were watching began to waver!
"We will follow the family's arrangements!" Ling Dong's expression was cold and solemn. Suddenly, two people from the younger generation of the Ling family stepped forward and stood to Ling Dong's right. They were a man and a woman, and it seemed like they were brother and sister.
When Ling Dong saw this man and woman with extraordinary insight, or rather, wisdom, he asked curiously, "What are your names?"
"Big Brother, my name is Ling Zibai. This is my sister, Ling Le 'er!" The young man with a square face who took the initiative to step forward answered.
"Oh, from the side branch. Not bad!" Ling Dong praised and took note of it. Then, he urged, "Hurry up. Make your choice whether you want to leave or stay!"
After speaking, Ling Dong's gaze also turned to the senior members of the Ling family who were sitting on the chairs.
Under Ling Dong's gaze, the senior members of the Ling family also understood that it was time for them to make a choice.
The younger generation of the Ling family, who had already taken their positions, also cast complicated and expectant gazes at the elders.
However, under their expectant gazes, the eldest elder, Ling Xuanfeng, who was the most senior among them, suddenly stood up and walked to Ling Dong's right.
At the same time, Ling Tieshan, the other two elders of the main branch, and the three leaders of the side branches also stood to the right of Ling Dong. At the same time, under their instructions, their descendants also stood to the right of Ling Dong. However, there were also three leaders of the side branches who stood to the left.
This kind of one-sided situation made the younger generation, especially Ling Qiang, a little uncomfortable. Some of those who stood to the left also began to waver.
A trace of sternness appeared at the corner of Ling Dong's mouth. Ling Dong's voice rang out. "Have you all made your choice?"
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