"You've all chosen, right?" As Ling Dong's cold voice rang out in the meeting hall, the family members standing on the left side seemed a little uneasy. Some of them even looked around uneasily.
Ling Dong's gaze turned sharp as he looked at the clan members on the left. Even though the upper echelons of the Ling Family had set an example and stood on the left, there were still nearly half of the clan members who were unwilling to leave.
Under Ling Dong's sharp gaze, some of the family members immediately lowered their heads in guilt. However, the leaders, Ling Qiang and Ling Yuming, slightly puffed out their chests. Their meaning couldn't be clearer.
"It is indeed time for the family to be reorganized …" This sentence flashed through Ling Dong's mind. Ling Dong understood these people's thoughts too well. However, they all had one thing in common. They were too selfish or greedy for fun.
For example, Ling Yuming was the representative of the Ling family's greedy for pleasure. He was already 16 years old. With the powerful cultivation conditions provided by the Ling family, his cultivation had only just broken through to the Xiantian First Level.
If it was a decade ago, this cultivation at this age would be considered a genius of the Ling family. However, now that the cultivation conditions of the Ling family's descendants had increased by tens or even hundreds of times, they were trash among trash.
A decade ago, only the elders could cultivate in the lowest Origin Energy Gathering Formation with one pill a month. Even the elders could only cultivate in the lowest Origin Energy Gathering Formation. Reiki. Even the elders could only cultivate in a few pieces a year.
Now, for example, the direct descendants could cultivate with three pills a day. The pills they needed to break through could also be obtained from the family at any time.
The direct descendants could cultivate in the corresponding Origin Energy Gathering Formation at any moment. As long as their cultivation reached the Xiantian realm, they could cultivate with one low-grade Reiki a day. This amount would increase as their cultivation increased. It would be a luxury for any family on the Heavenly Dipper Continent.
Moreover, they had a systematic cultivation method that was hundreds of times better than the previous clansmen. Their main cultivation method was something Ling Dong had found in the Vermillion Bird Star Lord's mansion.
This did not have much to do with the Ling family. It also had something to do with the increase in the Ling family's wealth.
In Ling Dong's words, under such excellent conditions, even a pig would be able to break through to the Xiantian realm in three or four years. But this Ling Yuming, who started cultivating when he was seven or eight years old, was only a Xiantian First Order?
However, Ling Yuming was not the most despicable person. The most despicable person was Ling Qiang, who represented a portion of the outstanding disciples in the clan.
Ling Qiang was four years younger than Ling Dong. He was one of the most promising members of the younger generation of the Ling family. Under the strong nurturing of the clan, his cultivation had broken through to the fourth level of the Heavenly Dipper Realm.
If the dazzling radiance of Ling Dong and Bai Shaokui were thrown out, then Ling Qiang would be the leader of the younger generation in the Heavenly Dipper Continent. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was the leader of the younger generation in the continent.
However, the sad thing was that this kind of achievement that made others envious only fueled their ambitions. This was also the reason why they made the decision to stay today.
As early as a few years ago, Ling Yuanshan had mentioned this matter in a letter home.
This was because the Ling family's wealth was comparable to that of a country. Although they did not dare to say that they had the power to rule the world, they had the power to rule the entire Yaoguang Empire. Moreover, they had the firm support of the True Dipper Sect behind them. Almost all of the top forces in the world were in the Ling family and the True Dipper Sect.
Therefore, the younger generation of the clan had the idea of independence. To put it bluntly, they did not want to be trapped in the framework of the clan. They wanted the clan to replace the Yaoguang Empire and become the royal family. Then, they would unify the continent. At that time, even if they did not have the chance to become the emperor, it would be natural for them to be conferred the title of king or marquis.
At that time, Ling Dong had given his father a very firm answer. He would never do such a thing. This was because throughout the history of the continent, there were thousands of years of aristocratic families. However, there were very few thousand-year-old royal families. As long as the royal family's status was not guaranteed, they would immediately be exterminated!
Moreover, wouldn't it be better to hide behind the scenes and control the situation of the country?
Now that the entire clan was about to leave the Heavenly Dipper Continent, Ling Dong was very clear about their confusion and reluctance. Moreover, Ling Dong was ten times or even a hundred times more reluctant than them.
This was because the current powerful Ling family had been built by Ling Dong. Only Ling Dong himself knew how difficult it would be to give up the achievements he had personally created.
However, Ling Qiang and the others were so determined to stay, not because they were reluctant to part with the clan or their homeland, but because they wanted to seize the opportunity to accomplish their goals.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have ignored the persuasion of Ling Tieshan, Ling Xuanfeng, and the other senior members of the clan and stubbornly clung to their own course. On the contrary, they were even happier when the old fellows of the clan left.
This was not only because they no longer had any restraints and restrictions, but also because once the senior members of the clan left, they could completely call themselves kings and overlords. The throne that they seized would truly belong to the younger generation like them.
They were completely thinking about their own selfish desires and did not consider the clan at all. As for the generous monthly allowance that could be said to be extravagant, they had already become accustomed to it and treated it as a matter of course.
Ling Dong felt that after he gained a firm foothold in the Central Town Star Field this time, he would have to work hard on the clan's affairs.
"Since you've made your choice, I hope you've made the right choice!" Ling Dong said faintly. At this moment, Ling Dong suddenly sensed a fluctuation of consciousness.
When he turned his head, he saw that the source was the Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng, who had an anxious look on his face. Opposite him was his precious great-grandson, Ling Yuming, who had stubbornly turned his head to the side. The Great Elder was probably using sound transmission to persuade his great-grandson.
Seeing this situation, Ling Dong felt like laughing. It seemed that the clan members who had experienced the upheaval of the clan more than a decade ago still had a good memory.
"Oh, right, the reason. Since you've chosen to obey the clan's orders, I should also tell you the reason." Ling Dong turned to the clan members standing on the right who chose to obey. As he spoke, he glanced at Ling Qiang, Ling Yuming, and the others on the left and said, "Originally, they weren't qualified to hear the reason for the retreat of the clan, but since they're pitiful, I'll let them hear it."
"Pitiful?" Hearing this word, Ling Qiang's expression changed, while Ling Yuming raised his chin high. On the other hand, the Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng's expression changed drastically.
However, those standing on the right, including Ling Tieshan, Ling Zibai, Ling Le 'er, and the other representatives who chose to obey, felt a faint sense of victory in their hearts.
"The reason is very simple. An unstoppable enemy from the outside has attacked and vowed to exterminate the Ling family. Therefore, we must evacuate to ensure our safety!"
After Ling Dong announced the reason, a sharp contrast instantly formed in the meeting hall of the Ling family.
The clan members standing on the right, who chose to obey, had heavy expressions on their faces, but they all looked at Ling Dong silently. When those on the left heard Ling Dong's reason, they immediately burst into an uproar.
"Enemy from the outside? Vowed to exterminate the Ling family? Big Brother, are you making baseless conjectures or …? " Ling Qiang finally couldn't help but ask. The clan members on the left, who chose to stay, all listened attentively.
"Everything here will be handed over to Dong 'er! Oh, right, Ling Dong's position as the Young Clan Leader, have you all forgotten? "
Suddenly, Ling Yuanshan stood up and interjected, causing the expressions of the clansmen on the left to turn even uglier. Ling Yuanshan then said to Ling Dong, "Dong 'er, when are we leaving? Send someone to inform us. I'll go find the Ancestor first and have him make preparations!" After speaking, Ling Yuanshan left.
Ling Yuanshan's words once again cast a shadow over the hearts of the clan members on the left, such as Ling Qiang, Ling Yuming, and the others! Because according to Ling Yuanshan's words, even the Elder Ancestor of the Ling family, Ling Yuefeng, had to evacuate?
Moreover, Ling Yuanshan's words also reminded Ling Qiang and Ling Yuming of an order issued by the Elder Ancestor more than ten years ago: Apart from Ling Dong, no one else in the Ling family could succeed the position of Clan Leader!
"Baseless conjectures about a strong enemy? Are you doubting whether I'm right in the head? Or is there something wrong with your head? "Ling Dong's expression was extremely cold as he scolded mercilessly.
Ling Dong's public scolding caused Ling Qiang's face to turn slightly red. However, Ling Qiang was still unconvinced and asked, "Big Brother, but how did our Ling family provoke a strong enemy from the outside world? As far as I know, the Ling family has left the Tian Gang Continent. You're the only one who's traveling in the outside world, right? "
When Ling Qiang said this, all the members of the Ling family present looked at Ling Dong. Ling Qiang's question had hit the nail on the head.
Ling Dong's gaze was cold at first, then he suddenly revealed a chilling smile. "That's right. This strong enemy was provoked by me, Ling Dong."
Hearing Ling Dong's answer, Ling Qiang's spirits were lifted. "Big Brother, you've provoked such a strong enemy for the family. Even if you're the Young Clan Leader, shouldn't you give the family an explanation?"
"Explanation?"
Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!
Slap! A figure flashed, and a loud slap rang out in the meeting hall. In just a few breaths' time, there were nearly a hundred slaps.
Following the loud slaps, First Elder Ling Xuanfeng's roar instantly stunned the members of the Ling family. "Bastard! You've forgotten your roots!" Even his beloved great-grandson, Ling Yuming, looked at his great-grandfather, who was like a mad lion, in horror. He was slapping Ling Qiang wildly, even though blood was spurting from the corners of his mouth.
"Explanation, this old man will give you an explanation, you ungrateful disciple! Slap! "
"Without Ling Dong, the Ling family would have been annihilated. How could you be where you are today?"
"Without Ling Dong, you wouldn't get a bottle of elixir a year, and you wouldn't get ten Reiki a year. Let alone Heaven Dipper Realm Level Four, I'm afraid you wouldn't even be able to reach Earth Dipper Realm!"
"Without Ling Dong's deterrence and face, how could you be qualified to marry the Princess of Yaoguang Empire?"
"Without Ling Dong, how could you be so awe-inspiring and surrounded by followers?"
The First Elder Ling Xuanfeng became angrier and angrier. Every time he scolded, he would slap a few times. Ling Qiang was stunned by Ling Xuanfeng's slaps. Of course, even if he wasn't stunned, he could only let Ling Xuanfeng hit him.
As the First Elder of the family, Ling Xuanfeng's cultivation was at the peak of Heaven Dipper Realm Level Nine, second only to the Clan Leader, Ling Yuanshan. His combat skills were even more exquisite. How could Ling Qiang resist?
"You still want an explanation? Moreover, what is a family?
We share glory and sorrow. We are a family! According to you, when the disaster comes, do you still want to send your clansmen out to take the blame? If the disaster really comes, you will be a traitor of the family! "
The First Elder Ling Xuanfeng became angrier and angrier. When his anger reached the extreme, he kicked over. "I will kill you, a guy who forgot his roots!"
When Ling Qiang, who couldn't resist, was kicked by Ling Xuanfeng and vomited blood, Ling Xuanfeng's silver hair fluttered. He pulled his great-grandson, Ling Yuming, back to Ling Dong's side.
Ling Yuming, who was stunned, shook his head stubbornly.
"Slap!"
This time, the First Elder Ling Xuanfeng slapped Ling Yuming mercilessly and dragged Ling Yuming to the right. The latter's cheeks were immediately bruised and swollen. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he didn't dare to say anything.
In the end, Ling Xuanfeng added, "Young Clan Leader, no matter how you deal with them, this old man will agree!"
"Deal with them?" Looking at the First Elder Ling Xuanfeng's appearance, the clansmen standing on the left all looked as if they were in a nightmare.
Especially the First Elder Ling Xuanfeng's respectful address to Ling Dong!
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