"To obtain evidence is not difficult."
Ding Huan raised his hand and threw a crystal ball, which, upon activation, displayed an image.
In the image, Gao You acts as a disciple, yet he displays a haughty attitude towards Liu Yinyu.
Not only did Liu Yinyu, the elder, plead for mercy, but he also claimed that even the chief of the sect standing before him, he would listen to Palace Elder.
"Hmph, can one simply make a fake crystal ball and do as one pleases?" Roared Gong Hua in anger, and with a sweep of his hand, he shattered Ding Huan's crystal ball into pieces.
Ding Huan wasn't concerned, as everyone had seen the object. Whether it was real or fake, anyone who wasn't an idiot knew the difference.
"If Gong Elder believes that my crystal ball is a fake, may I ask who else here thinks my crystal ball is a fake?"
Ding Huan swept his gaze over the crowd.
His question wasn't for himself but rather for the chief Gǔ Mò.
Liu Yinyu admires her beyond belief. How could she not think of recording a crystal ball? Earlier, Ding Huan had even asked her for an image crystal ball.
Even though the crystal ball was destroyed by Gong Hua, everyone here has good eyesight and knows the truth about the crystal ball.
"Gong Elder speaks the truth. Your crystal ball is not only fake, but it's obvious to see at a glance." A yellow-clad elder nodded in agreement with Gong Hua.
As this elder stood up, nine more elders spoke out in support of Gong Hua.
Dong Li, sitting in the position of the sect leader, barked out in anger:
"Guards, bring this beast to the outer court and mete out justice. Liu Elder, go into seclusion at the Baneful Cliff yourself." Dong Li's voice carried a killing intent.
Liu Yinyu glanced at Elder Poerson. To her disappointment, even though Elder Poerson knew the crystal ball was real, she did not step forward to speak up.
She looked at Ding Huan and found him calm and composed, as if nothing had happened.
"Are there no fair elders in the sect anymore?" Liu Yinyu asked mournfully.
Elder Poerson stepped forward once more:
"Enforcement Elder, just now, Gong Elder destroyed the crystal ball in a bit of an overreaction, and it hasn't been carefully verified yet whether it's real or fake."
"It would be inappropriate to just send Liu Elder into seclusion."
Dong Li'sang seemed to know that Elder Poerson would step forward, and he sighed:
"Gong Elder, while you are in the right, your temperament is a bit too quick. What Elder Poerson said is right. You shouldn't have destroyed the crystal ball prematurely."
Gong Hua bowed:
"This is my fault. I was overcome with righteous anger at the time and lost control for a moment."
Ding Huan swept his gaze over the other elders. Except for Elder Poerson, none of them spoke.
Nor did they step forward to support Gong Hua, nor did they stand up for Liu Yinyu.
Ding Huan was certain that Gu Mo was using him as a pawn, and that old rascal really isn't very honest.
That's because everything Gu Mo wanted to achieve here has been accomplished, and he still doesn't come out to confirm it? He is treating him like a pawn.
If Gu Mo doesn't come out soon, he will bring out his backup crystal ball. As long as he leaves, he will destroy it in front of everyone.
"I believe that Elder Liu is innocent."
Just as Ding Huan was at a loss for words, two elders stepped forward at the same time and believed that Elder Liu Yinyu was innocent.
Among the two, Ding Huan knew one, it was the one who Jia Sha brought him over. And the other Ding Huan didn't know.
"Since that's the case, let's follow the majority," Dong Li'sang said faintly, though he mentally noted these two individuals.
Ding Huan smiled and chuckled:
"Zong Master Dong, you are indeed skilled at being a sect leader. This method is new to me, impressive and efficient in dealing with matters."
Dong Li'sang was so angry at Ding Huan's insincere remarks that he slammed his fist on the side table next to him:
"I am the acting Zong Master. What is the matter? I am hereby revoking your status as a disciple of Zixia Valley."
Ding Huan laughed loudly: "I'm not a disciple of Zixia Valley either, and you don't have the right to revoke it."
As he spoke, Ding Huan knew that the crystal ball would no longer save his life.
Even if he beg for mercy, the other party wouldn't spare him. Since that's the case, why should he be so inconvenienced?
If Gu Mo doesn't come out soon, he will directly call for Gu Mo to come out.
Elder Poison also looked at Ding Huan in disbelief. Why was this little beginner so stubborn? It would be better to show some submission to save his life.
Going this way, Dong Li'sang will kill him, and no one will be able to plead for him.
"What? You're not a disciple of Zixia Valley?"
Dong Li'sang was thunderstruck by Ding Huan's words. Why have you been making so much noise here for so long if you're not a disciple of Zixia Valley?
"Guards…"
Because it involved Elder Liu Yinyu, the people Dong Li'sang called had already been there. They hadn't intervened because everyone was arguing instead.
Now, Dong Li'sang opens his mouth again, and the two enforcement disciples rush towards Ding Huan even before Dong Li'sang has finished speaking.
A voice of anger boomed out: "Get down."
A bony man emerged from the rear of the grand hall.
"Zong Master?" Everyone froze.
The one who walked out was the sect master of Zixia Valley, Gu Mo. Is this a hallucination?
"Zong Master, you're feeling better?" Dong Li'sang's expression was not looking good.
He has an influential figure, that is, the combination elder. But his influential figure is currently in seclusion.
He also knew that it was one thing to send resources to his behind, but it was another to make his behind actually appear and help him.
This influential figure serves more as a deterrent.
When the two disciples who were about to take Ding Huan away saw the sect master come out, they quickly kowtowed and withdrew quickly.
Gu Mo glared coldly at Dong Li'sang:
"I'm still alive, and you're already trying to take my position as sect master. Who appointed you acting Zong Master? How come I, Gu Mo, don't know about it?"
"Zong Master, I'm just worried that the sect will fall apart if I don't take over temporarily to deal with the sect's affairs."
Dong Li'sang kowtowed and spoke with some deference.
In his heart, he was roaring with fury. Wasn't Gu Mo supposed to be as good as dead? How could he be looking so vigorous now?
That's not right. He himself had also seen that Gu Mo was indeed doomed to death.
If he had known that Gu Mo could come back to life, he would have killed Gu Mo a long time ago.
"Minority follows majority. That's how you handle sect affairs as the acting Zong Master?" Gu Mo's tone was icy cold.
Ding Huan thought to himself, what a waste of words. If it were him, he would have killed Gu Mo by now.
Is it that Gu Mo doesn't want to kill these guys? If he doesn't want to kill anyone in this situation, then he wouldn't have any connection with Zixia Valley.
With such a sect master, the sect is a giant trap, and it will be taken over by someone sooner or later.
"Send someone to bring Elder Dong Li'sang, who has disrespected the sect master's authority and acted unprofessionally, to the Baneful Cliff for three years of seclusion."
Gu Mo lifted his hand and threw Dong Li'sang to the ground, sealing him off at the same time.
"Zong Master, this matter is not entirely my fault," Dong Li'sang urgently called out.
Ding Huan was also stunned. What kind of punishment is that?
The key is that this mild punishment makes Dong Li'sang feel it's too harsh. What a shitty sect?
Is Gu Mo's brain broken? He seemed decisive before. If he wasn't decisive, how could Liu Yinyu ask him to take over as the sect master of Zixia Valley?
Ding Huan cursed in his heart. So am I just a sacrificial pawn? Or is it that I'm being used to temporarily take over and hope for the best?
That means if Ding Huan can come up with a plan to help Zixia Valley overcome this crisis, that would be great. If they can't, they all die together.
Including his previous efforts to bring out the opposition for Gu Mo, Ding Huan wasn't just a pawn; he was completely exploited.
Ding Huan sighed, he was too kind-hearted. He still hadn't understood some things.
With such talent, how could he be overlooked by Gu Mo? Gu Mo genuinely had no one left. When he heard Liu Yinyu introduce Ding Huan, he decided to see if Ding Huan could overcome his weaknesses and take control of Zixia Valley.
After all, Ding Huan's talent is poor, and it won't affect anything in Zixia Valley.
Alright, since he values the cultivation resources of Chaoxia Peak, everyone needs each other.
As Gu Mo handled things, Liu Yinyu constantly observed Ding Huan. He saw Ding Huan's expression and sighed inwardly.
It was evident that the sect master's approach to handling affairs was vastly different from what Ding Huan wanted.
Think about it, Ding Huan dared to kill Gao Ou when he first arrived at the sect, which was completely different from the sect master's behavior.
But she also understands the sect master's difficulties.
Whether it's Gong Hua or Dong Li'sang, they are all true disciples with perfect cultivation. Once Zixia Valley and the Jiuyin Gate go to war,
Two true disciples with full refinement could even change the battlefield. That's also why the sect master did not kill Dong Li'sang.
Since that's the case, Gong Hua would definitely not be in trouble either.
Indeed, after Gu Mo handled the situation with Dong Li'sang, he turned to Gong Hua coldly and said:
"Gong Elder, you have allowed your disciples to commit insubordination and destroyed the real crystal ball. What crime deserves to be punished?"
Gong Hua hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and apologized:
"Gong Huaxiang was misled by the demon, and please punish me."
"Same punishment, seclusion in the Baneful Cliff for three years. Can you accept it?" Gu Mo roared.
Gong Hua did not feel wronged like Dong Li'sang, but instead simply admitted his guilt.
Ding Huan didn't even bother to speak, no wonder these elders were arrogant. It's no wonder that the sect occupies such a good location and has remained in this mediocre state for so many years.
"Everyone, Ding Huan is a comrade I invited to the sect. It was Ding comrade who cured my illness."
"In my eyes, Ding Huan is the future of our Zixia Valley and the designated young sect master I have chosen."
After handling Dong Li'sang and Gong Hua, Gu Mo sat on the sect master's throne and loudly announced.
Young sect master?
The crowd's hearts all clicked. It's no wonder they can live on Chaoxia Peak.
Ding Huan gave a bow:
"Thank you, Sect Master, for your favor and my mediocrity. I had no intention of joining Zixia Valley, and please forgive me."
Gu Mo was taken aback. Ding Huan was just an ordinary cultivator, how could he be considered a young sect master to be cultivated? Refusing to join the Zixia Valley is a bit strange.
Liu Yinyu, who was quite familiar with Ding Huan, quickly stepped forward and said:
"Sect Master, Ding Huan is rather lazy and unorganized. It's indeed not suitable for him to be the young sect master. My suggestion is to let Ding Huan stay and cultivate on Chaoxia Peak, and give him a portion of the sect's contribution points."
Ding Huan secretly thought, it seems that only Liu Yinyu understands him.
Gu Mo was about to say more, but Ding Huan might not even want to live on Chaoxia Peak anymore.
The other elders, seeing Liu Yinyu say that Ding Huan was not suitable for being the young sect master, all echoed her words.
They were even more unwilling to have an unknown Ding Huan as the young sect master. It was just funny.
But before, many of them supported Gong Hua and Dong Li'sang, so they didn't dare to stand up and argue against the sect master.
Gu Mo has great trust in Liu Yinyu. After hearing her words, and with the support of many elders opposing, he immediately said:
"Alright, since that's the case, let Ding Huan comrade temporarily reside on Chaoxia Peak. In addition, reward Ding Huan with 100,000 sect contribution points."
Ding Huan secretly thought, looks like this old guy knows I'm not satisfied and gave me 100,000 contribution points.
This is the most useful thing, and he will spend it soon.
