Chapter 7, The Council of Elders

A gasp arose from the crowd, and eyes were filled with panic

The elderly man had jet-black hair and a spirited demeanor. As he opened and closed his eyes, they sparkled with a fierce brilliance, sharp and unmatched, resembling two daggers that pierced through, instilling a sense of fear that made one reluctant to meet his gaze

The space where this claw swept through seemed to be sliced open, emitting a sharp hissing sound. Lin Xi even felt a sense of terror rising within, as if her body had already been cleaved by this ferocious beast

What a vicious old man

Wei Buping fixed his icy, sharp gaze on Lin Xi, the chill in his eyes sending shivers down to the marrow: "Indeed, like father, like son! Years ago, your father abandoned the great foundation of our sect for a woman, ultimately meeting his demise in the Beast Mountain Range. Now, you, this wretched offspring, have caused a tremendous disaster. Both you and your father are worthless! The Five Thunder Sect is grand and prosperous, and it cannot accommodate you!"

On Mount Wulei, the distinction between the clear and the turbid is evident. Based on the six great elders, all disciples are divided into groups, bustling about. Upon seeing Lin Xi pass by, they either show pity, mockery, or glee at his misfortune.

Hey, this is good news for us. With no Young Master, it means everyone has a chance to become the Young Master!

Lin Xi's status as the young master has been revoked, and the position of heir to the leader of the Five Thunder Sect has immediately become vacant. This presents a tremendous opportunity for many core disciples within the Five Thunder Sect.

Meng Jun's position within the faction is largely attributed to this tiger-like creature

One by one, the disciples bowed deeply, their bodies bending at a degree far more pronounced than when they had encountered Elder Wei Buping.

Look! The elder has arrived

Lin Xi's expression changed suddenly, and his body trembled violently.

Before this colossal creature, humanity cannot help but marvel at its own insignificance. This is the Hu Kong, a descendant of the legendary ancient beast Hong and the fierce tiger, possessing a body of bronze and iron, and immense strength

Lin Xi almost instantly understood his intentions. Meng Jun intended to artificially create an accident through this method, hoping to meet his demise under the claws of the tiger. At that time, he would claim it was an accident, clearing himself of all responsibility.

I cannot defeat it! This monster's power is too great!

This old thing—should be killed

A strong sense of crisis arose in Lin Xi's heart

Wei Buping let out a cold snort, waved his large sleeves, immediately disregarding Lin Xi, and strode purposefully towards the main hall of the sect leader

As the young master of the Five Thunder Sect, he is not required to bow to any elder. Therefore, while everyone else is bowing, Lin Xi, the young master, stands out remarkably.

The six elders of the Five Thunder Sect do not all reside on Five Thunder Mountain. Two have established their abodes outside the mountain, one is responsible for the sect's commercial dealings in the secular world, two are stationed on the mountain to maintain order, and one is cultivating in the deep mountains

In a critical moment, life and death hang by a thread. Just as it seemed he was about to perish under the claws of this ferocious beast, Lin Xi instead calmed down, completely abandoning the thought of escape, and his eyes radiated an unprecedented clarity.

Lin Xixin thought resentfully. His fists clenched tightly, producing a crisp cracking sound. However, after hesitating for a while, he ultimately slowly relaxed them, forcibly suppressing the murderous intent within his heart

Boom

Bastard

What a wretched old man, even if I die, I will make you pay the price

Wei Buping had just vanished from the mountain peak when suddenly a resounding bell rang out: "The Second Elder has arrived"

Lin Xi felt that his strength, in front of this giant beast, was as insignificant as a grain of sand in the vast ocean. This ferocious creature, comparable to a diamond-level beast, was like a mountain that could be shattered. Let alone him.

... ...

Lin Xi stared motionless at the opposite side. Before him, the mountain erupted with a series of crackling explosions, as dense trees were snapped and forcibly cleared to create a path. A massive creature, resembling a giant white tiger, slowly emerged from the forest. On its back, a shadowy figure could be faintly seen.

The tiger-like beast swooped overhead, startling a group of Five Thunder Sect disciples, causing their faces to turn pale. Before they could react, the ferocious creature covered a distance of over ten zhang, heading straight for Lin Xi among the crowd

Ah! Elder Council, do not obstruct the way, everyone step aside

Meng Jun sat atop the back of the tiger, his gaze surveying the entire scene with an air of superiority. His physique was robust and powerful. Although he had surpassed the age of fifty, he was well-preserved. There was also an aura of authority that came from long-standing high status.

Someone in the crowd, with keen eyesight, pointed at a tall mountain peak opposite Wulei Mountain and exclaimed

A gentleman takes revenge; ten years is not too late. Sooner or later, this old man will be dealt with

Lin Xi's current situation can be said to be entirely due to Meng Jun's "contribution"

Only the sound of an angry roar was heard, and the air exploded. A hand suddenly appeared above Lin Xi's head. This hand trembled violently and rapidly expanded. Initially as white as jade, it transformed in the blink of an eye into a giant bronze hand resembling a deity, carrying earth-shattering power, and struck fiercely against the claw of the tiger.

Lin Xi's gaze was fixed intently on the Second Elder, Meng Jun, on the back of the tiger.

There is no such capability, yet he still wishes to become the young leader; who would tolerate him

For Elder Meng Jun, Lin Xi's hatred towards him surpasses that for Wei Buping. It can be said that Lin Xi's father died directly at the hands of this man. During the meeting of the six elders, it was Meng Jun who actively campaigned for Lin Xi's impeachment, playing a direct role in its facilitation.

A fierce howl echoed, shaking the mountains. On Mount Wulei, sand and stones flew, trees swayed, and the momentum was astonishing. Before anything could be seen, a pervasive aura of ferocity descended, as if a primordial beast was breaking through the air, enveloping the entire Mount Wulei from afar

... ... It is only to blame that this young man is so unambitious. If he were not so incompetent, the six elders would not have been able to deal with him so easily

As Lin Xi's tightly clenched fist gradually relaxed, Wei Buping's face could not hide a trace of disappointment, much like a hunter watching its prey escape from beneath its feet

Lin Xi gazed at the old man and immediately recognized him

The arrival of the Fifth Elder

Ding! ーー ''

Refer to the elder

Lin Xi felt a blur before her eyes, and suddenly a tall figure appeared. A powerful pressure emanated from him, almost making it difficult to breathe

Elder Wei Buping, a powerful figure at the Eighth Level of the Diamond Realm! He oversees all external business operations of the Thunder Sect, holding a position of great authority

Lin Xi lowered her head to conceal the hatred in her eyes

Unreliable thing

The fierce beast lingered on the mountain for only a moment, then leaped into the air, transforming into a flash of lightning, heading down the mountain path towards Mount Wulei. In an instant, the white figure twisted and turned, covering a distance of several hundred zhang, and appeared at the foot of the mountain.

Elder Wei Buping cast a fleeting glance and immediately noticed Lin Xi. With a single step, he covered several zhang in an instant, swiftly arriving before Lin Xi.

There are several elders from the Five Thunder Sect in attendance, and these individuals have indeed restrained themselves somewhat, refraining from openly confronting Lin Xi. However, after the Elder Council, the situation may become uncertain

On Wulei Mountain, the temperature suddenly plummeted, and a chilling aura enveloped all the disciples like an ocean. That feeling was akin to being submerged in a vast sea, where life and death hung by a thread, and annihilation could occur at any moment

This is not good! This guy is going to take action against me

Meng Jun's insidiousness and ruthlessness were well known to him. However, Lin Xi did not expect that, in front of so many witnesses, Meng Jun would dare to brazenly take action against him.

Suddenly, a fierce wind blew, and on Wulei Mountain, there appeared a person and a beast.

A name immediately sprang to Lin Xi's mind

Roar

At this moment, Lin Xi realized that he had probably underestimated Meng Jun's determination to eliminate him. As long as he could get rid of him, he would stop at nothing!

Lin Xi moved slightly, attempting to evade. However, the speed of the tiger was astonishing. Meng Jun's strike was sudden and fierce, clearly intentional. As Lin Xi merely shifted his body, a ferocious aura akin to that of a primordial beast immediately enveloped him. In his line of sight, a massive, sharp claw rapidly enlarged.

Ah!

Listening to these rumors, Lin Xier reflected on the glory of the past eleven years. In contrast to her current situation, she could not help but feel a sense of the fickleness of human emotions and the harshness of the world: "Only with great strength can one earn true respect in this world"

Meng Jun suddenly let out a fierce shout, sharply urging the tiger-hound beneath him, and immediately shot off towards the mountain. Halfway there, he made a slight turn and charged in the direction where Lin Xi was located, as if intending to take the path leading up the mountain through Lin Xi's position

A resounding voice echoed through the void. The bell in the main hall of the mountain temple rang out for a long time. The crowd parted to reveal an elderly man in a blue Daoist robe, striding with the grace of a dragon and the might of a tiger, making his way towards the summit with a group of disciples surrounding him.

Everyone, please stand up

Regardless of the circumstances, insulting and trampling on the deceased parents of a young person is something that Lin Xi deeply despises and detests. Wei Buping successfully provoked Lin Xi's hatred.

It is him

Hey, who says otherwise? Who else could take on the role of the young master? Anyone would be better than this useless person

Lin Xi continued on her way, heading towards the main hall of the sect at the mountain peak

When the wall falls, everyone pushes; when the drum breaks, thousands beat it! This is the nature of human sentiment

It is that ferocious beast

Under the blazing sun, Lin Xi stepped out of his residence and distinctly felt the strange gazes of the crowd upon him

A disciple of the Five Thunder Sect looked at Lin Xi, engaging in lively discussions. Most of these disciples were in secluded cultivation, and they usually encountered only about four or five out of ten on the mountain. However, today, there were at least twice as many as usual. Even many disciples who had already descended the mountain for training hurried back upon hearing the news

A fully grown tiger-hawk, at its peak, is said to possess the strength to challenge a martial artist at the Tenth Level Thunderclap Stage. Meng Jun, this one, is not quite as formidable, but can still rival martial artists at the Eighth Level and the Diamond Stage.

In Wei Buping, Lin Xi sensed a deeply concealed killing intent. It was evident that he was waiting for Lin Xi to erupt in anger and strike. Lin Xi indeed had the intention to kill this old man, but the disparity in strength was immense. It was an insurmountable chasm.

The giant claws of the tiger-like beast struck down, creating a momentum that shook the heavens and the earth. Within a radius of ten zhang, the ground trembled. Just as Lin Xi was about to perish beneath the claws of this ferocious creature, an unexpected change occurred

The meeting of the six elders, after today, our Five Thunder Sect will no longer have a lesser leader

Refer to Elder Two

His footsteps were extremely heavy; with each step he took, the ground within a radius vibrated with a low hum. It seemed as if what was approaching was not a person, but a colossal beast.

Upon seeing the elder, the disciples on Wulei Mountain immediately lowered their heads one by one, their eyes filled with respect, and they bowed in greeting

As the distance closed, Lin Xi finally saw the true form of this ferocious beast. It was an extremely savage creature, with long fur that was black and white in alternating patterns, somewhat resembling a white tiger, yet distinctly different. Its face was fierce, its physique enormous, and its robust bones made it taller than an adult by more than four feet when it was crouching

Lin Xi's body trembled, and a surge of intense anger and hatred welled up within him. The merging of memories does not equate to acceptance on a spiritual level. However, this Fifth Elder successfully provoked Lin Xi's murderous intent

It is a tiger's roar

Lin Xi was well aware that if she acted rashly, it would likely lead to her own demise

I will not hold it against you for the time being. In the future, you will eventually realize what a significant mistake you have made

His gaze, lofty and commanding, slowly swept across the entire venue. Upon seeing Lin Xi, his gaze paused momentarily, accompanied by a faint, sinister smile. He then scanned the surroundings again, and seamlessly withdrew his gaze, as if he had seen nothing at all.

Swish

Meng Jun once ventured deep into the Beast Mountain Range and inadvertently captured a cub of a tiger-hound. He brought it back and raised it, and this is the tiger-hound.

Beast