Chapter 5 Betrayal
Those who can break through to the Dou Sheng realm and become elders of the Xiao clan are undoubtedly exceptionally talented individuals, and their Dou Di bloodline concentration is naturally far superior to others.
If this method is implemented, the first to be affected will be these Xiao clan elders.
Going back to the point, some elders had become accustomed to their status, their powerful cultivation, and the authority that came with it; in fact, they were almost infatuated with it.
To expect them to voluntarily relinquish all of this was nothing short of delusional!
There's a saying that goes, "I could have endured the darkness if I hadn't seen the light." Before they experienced the benefits of their newfound status and power, they might have agreed with Xiao Xuan's ideas. But now that they've fully grasped these advantages and are even deeply immersed in them, it's impossible to ask them to go back to square one.
Inside the hall, the elders, whether for their own benefit or for the sake of the Xiao clan, all spoke up in rebuttal. The noise and commotion filled the entire hall; an outsider might have thought it was a marketplace rather than a council chamber. All those previous confident pronouncements had become meaningless; looking back, they were nothing but a joke!
As the argument escalated, the situation grew increasingly serious. Finally, one of the elders stepped forward and clearly stated his position: "Clan Chief, this is the last time I will address you as Clan Chief. If you continue to be obstinate, then please forgive my disrespect. I have no reason to stay in the Xiao Clan any longer!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the hall fell silent as if a pause button had been pressed. They all looked at Xiao Xuan on the head seat, wanting a definite answer.
Some elders even admired this person, after all, not everyone had the courage to say such things at this time. It was a great disrespect. If he really angered Xiao Xuan, he would probably be killed on the spot. Even if he was not angry, why wouldn't he kill such a ready-made "chicken" to warn the monkey?
Others watched all this with indifference, or even mockery. But regardless of what the other elders thought, he had already spoken, and Xiao Xuan's performance was now the most important thing.
Throughout all of this, Xiao Xuan showed no anger or disappointment, as if it were all within his expectations.
Indeed, that was the case. Since he had already come up with this idea, he naturally took into account the reactions of the Xiao clan elders. Today's situation was entirely within his expectations.
At this moment, Xiao Xuan stood up, swept his sharp gaze across everyone present, and then said, "My mind is made up. Considering the many contributions you have made to the Xiao Clan, before I change my mind, anyone who wants to leave should leave with me. Otherwise, death awaits you!"
Upon hearing his words, the elders, who had been bowing their heads in shame under his sharp gaze, suddenly raised their heads, their faces filled with disbelief! One of the elders immediately stepped forward and said, "Clan leader, please reconsider!"
"Clan leader, please reconsider!" At this moment, the most correct approach would be to execute him directly, making an example of him to warn the elders who harbor ulterior motives and stabilize morale. However, Xiao Xuan's move was undoubtedly a major blunder. Once this door is opened, countless elders will flee, and it will easily shake morale, ultimately causing panic throughout the entire Xiao clan.
After speaking, he looked at the elders in the room and said with a face full of resentment, "As elders of the Xiao clan, you have extremely high status and power, all of which were bestowed upon you by the Xiao clan. But now that the Xiao clan is in danger, and it is time for us to work together to overcome the difficulties, you actually want to run away on your own, leaving the Xiao clan that raised and nurtured you to a state of neglect. How are you any different from beasts!"
"Elder Xiao Tong, I understand your thoughts, but things have come to this point and their hearts are no longer with us. Are we to force them to stay? This situation is truly perilous and uncertain. If you are truly concerned, then do not let the Xiao clan bloodline be completely wiped out!"
These last words were spoken by Xiao Xuan to the elders, and his meaning was very clear—let them go.
If they succeed in reaching the Dou Di realm this time, the Xiao clan will have another ten thousand years, perhaps even dominating the Dou Qi Continent. However, if they fail, the drawbacks of extracting Dou Di bloodlines will gradually become apparent, and the Xiao clan's very existence will be in question. But these elders are also members of the Xiao clan; as long as they remain, the Xiao clan will not be completely wiped out.
Although Xiao Xuan's words displeased some of the elders who supported the Xiao clan, they were like heavenly music to those elders who harbored ulterior motives. Many elders in the room were actually hesitant. The reason they dared not act rashly was because of Xiao Xuan. His strength was too great, and the aura he left on everyone was too overwhelming. If they angered him, he might really risk killing them to establish his authority.
But things are different now. As the patriarch of the Xiao clan, he is a man of his word. Since he has already stated that he will not take action, then he will not take action. Therefore, many elders immediately chose to leave.
Of course, not all elders who chose to leave were ungrateful. Everyone has their own choice and their own stance, and no one can force them to do so.
Those who chose to leave all had their own reasons. Not all of them were afraid of death; some were simply disbelieving in the matter and disappointed in Xiao Xuan.
It should be noted that all of this was merely Xiao Xuan's speculation. Just because of a speculation, the entire Xiao clan lost their proud Dou Di bloodline, even paying with their lives, leaving the entire Xiao clan adrift. How could they accept this?
But Xiao Xuan's resolute attitude had already explained everything, so they had no choice but to leave, and some of them were even prepared to die on the spot.
But now, Xiao Xuan not only didn't kill them, but let them leave, which inevitably moved them, and they even felt contempt for themselves as unworthy sons.
Of course, despite being moved, their stance remained unchanged.
Several elders stepped forward, knelt heavily on the ground, and bowed deeply to Xiao Xuan, saying, "Please rest assured, Clan Chief, as long as I live, the Xiao Clan bloodline will never be extinguished!"
After saying this, ignoring the contemptuous and resentful gazes of the other elders, they immediately tore through space and left.
With the departure of the elders who harbored ulterior motives, all that remained were elders who supported Xiao Xuan and were willing to die to defend and protect the Xiao clan, including Xiao Feng.
End of this chapter...