Tong Jiade finished speaking, putting on an expression of heartache.
"President Tong, which sect is it? Announce it so everyone can judge fairly."
"Yes, we are all cultivators, there's no need to be like this."
"I really don't understand these sects. If they don't help each other, they wish death upon each other."
"President Tong, such a sect deserves to be punished by everyone."
Tong Jiade's words resonated with everyone, and they began to express their disdain for the sect he mentioned.
Lin Song, listening from the audience, had a grim expression. "You're practically about to announce your own name."
Lin Yuwei's expression also changed. She didn't remain as composed as Lin Song.
Dongfang Lingyu, noticing something was amiss, asked with concern, "Cousin, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Is it that time of the month?"
Being asked by Dongfang Lingyu, Lin Yuwei felt a little more relaxed. She pointed at Tong Jiade on the stage and said, "President Tong, the sect he mentioned is our Xian Yuan Sect."
Dongfang Lingyu was astonished. "Cousin, is your sect that awesome?"
Lin Yuwei coughed lightly and replied, "It's alright."
Dongfang Lingyu then looked at her with admiration.
"Everyone, please be quiet. Since everyone is so eager to know, I will reveal it so you can all judge. The sect I am referring to is the Xian Yuan Sect."
Tong Jiade feigned reluctance as he finally revealed the name Xian Yuan Sect.
"So it's the Xian Yuan Sect. Don't they claim to be a righteous sect? Why would they do such despicable things?"
"Hypocritical. Everyone these days acts so noble, but who knows how disgusting they are behind the scenes."
"Where is the Sect Master of Xian Yuan Sect? I don't see anyone from there."
Everyone started chiming in, looking for someone from the Xian Yuan Sect.
Lin Song knew he could no longer remain seated. He stood up and spoke loudly to Tong Jiade on the stage:
"President Tong, the Cultivator's Guild has always handled disputes between sects impartially. What do you mean by smearing my Xian Yuan Sect when you are unaware of the situation?"
"Back then, the four great sects saw our Xian Yuan Sect's auspicious location and planned to destroy us. In our moment of crisis, we were saved by a senior. If not for that senior's rescue, I wouldn't be standing here talking to you. Is it wrong for me to defend myself?"
"If it weren't for the fact that we are all cultivators, I would have already executed them. Why would I keep them imprisoned in the Xian Yuan Sect? I, Lin Song, have lived my life with integrity and have never acted against my conscience."
Lin Song stood up and explained, his anger difficult to suppress.
He was the one who had been wronged, yet now he was being blamed.
"When the four great sects were planning to destroy our Xian Yuan Sect, where were you all then?"
Lin Song's explanation left everyone confused. After all, the Xian Yuan Sect had always had a good reputation and had never bullied any other sect.
"Sect Master Lin, this is just your one-sided statement, and we have no way to verify it. Even if what you say is true, those few people have already been punished. It wouldn't be unreasonable to hand them over, would it?"
Tong Jiade said carelessly, with a forced smile.
"President Tong, if you can't stand up for the Xian Yuan Sect, then at least don't ask us to hand over the murderers who tried to destroy our sect. I, Lin Song, cannot comply."
Lin Song cupped his fists and directly refused.
Those individuals had their cultivation crippled by Xia Feng, and he couldn't arbitrarily hand them over.
Tong Jiade's expression darkened. Lin Song was openly defying him like this.
Finally, some good entertainment was about to unfold. "National Little Wang" and others sat up straight, eager to watch the show.
They didn't know the specifics of the situation, they were just there to enjoy the drama.
"Master, isn't this Xian Yuan Sect the one you saved?" Long Aotian asked Xia Feng.
"Yes," Xia Feng nodded.
"Will you help them later?" Long Aotian asked.
"Don't you want to test your skills?" Xia Feng asked.
Long Aotian chuckled awkwardly. Xia Feng's question clearly implied his agreement.
Long Aotian immediately sat up straighter. He could show off later.
He had broken through to the Land Immortal realm but hadn't officially sparred yet.
Dullaped, standing beside him, couldn't help but say, "Long Aotian, I'll help you too later."
"I don't need your help, you idiot," Long Aotian said disdainfully.
"Heh heh... You alone against so many people? Don't come running to me crying later," Dullaped replied, not angered but with a mocking smile.
That "heh heh" was meant as mockery, a skill he had learned from "National Little Wang."
Because "National Little Wang" always chuckled at Qin Dou, he had picked up on it.
"So this sect has a connection with Young Master Xia. This gossip just got more interesting." "National Little Wang" became fully engaged upon hearing Xia Feng and Long Aotian's conversation.
"After watching for so long, this Cultivator's Guild is probably just another bunch of corrupt officials who do things for money and ignore those without. This old man doesn't seem like a good person," Jiang Xin analyzed.
"Where there are people, there is a world, and where there is a world, there is the pursuit of profit. It's nothing new," "National Little Wang" commented.
"Haha... Seeing this pathetic guild reminds me of a funny past event. Would you like to hear it?" Qin Dou suddenly laughed heartily.
Qin Dou's laughter successfully drew everyone's attention. Qin Wen urged him, "What funny past event? Tell us quickly."
Qin Dou cleared his throat and recalled:
"It's like this, one of my buddies was ordering hostesses at a KTV and found his sister-in-law there. Fearing that someone might order his sister-in-law and do something inappropriate, he ordered her himself, saying he liked this pure-looking type. Then, a friend next to him said, 'You don't know, she has a sister too. Both of them are incredibly wild, haha...'"
"Isn't this guild like that now? Acting all righteous while being so vile?"
Qin Wen lightly scoffed, "You're so indecent."
"Haha... 'Creating friends out of nothing'," "National Little Wang" laughed.
"Get lost," Qin Dou cursed.
"Alright, let's just watch the show," Jiang Xin said.
At this moment, Tong Jiade looked at Lin Song with displeasure and questioned, "Are you challenging the guild's authority, or are you preparing to go against the Cultivator's Guild?"
"I, Lin Song, am upright and honorable, and I fear no threat from anyone," Lin Song shouted loudly, unafraid of Tong Jiade's threat.
In fact, some other sects also sided with Lin Song. After all, they weren't fools and knew what was happening.
However, due to pressure, they dared not voice their support.
Tong Jiade smiled, a very happy smile. The more fiercely you resist, the more excited I become. He then looked at everyone and said:
"The Sect Master of Xian Yuan Sect refuses to obey the guild's management. According to the rules, his cultivation should be abolished. Now, let's vote. Who is for it, and who is against it?"
Upon Tong Jiade's words, everyone remained silent. No one wanted to be the first to speak up in support.
"No one is against it, then?" Tong Jiade asked again, a smile on his face.
Upon hearing this, Long Aotian stood up and declared loudly:
"I object."