Chapter 8, Impeachment

Lin Ruyun, do you still want to protect him? This little beast has no abilities, yet his audacity knows no bounds. He even dares to spy on the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun. Today he has caused such a disaster; in the future, he will surely create an even bigger mess. The saying goes, "If a child is not taught, it is the father's fault." He has caused such trouble today, and you cannot escape responsibility either

This is a significant blow to Lin Ruyun

However, at this moment, this sole powerhouse of the Dragon Force stage appeared drowsy and aged, showing none of the spirit and dominance characteristic of a Dragon Force stage expert

"Nonsense! Xi Er is just a child, and his martial arts skills are limited. How could he possibly breach the numerous defenses surrounding the Holy Maiden of the Blazing Sun? This matter is suspicious; someone must be framing him. Meng Jun, do not speak carelessly!"

Elder Duan, you ... ...

This Taoist priestess is Lin Xi's own aunt, Lin Ruyun, the third elder of the Five Thunder Sect

Meng Jun! What do you want to do?

With Lin Ruyun's skills, wanting to kill him is as easy as killing a chicken

Lin Ruyun's eyes turned cold, and she leaped from her chair, rising to deliver a palm strike.

Lin Xi instinctively exclaimed. A sense of urgency welled up within him, and without a moment's thought, he immediately turned and plunged into the embrace of a figure behind him

A gentle voice reached my ears, filled with concern

Wei Buping

Meng Jun's expression changed instantly: "You little beast! How dare you—"

Lin Ruyun was so angry that her whole body trembled

Meng Jun is the mastermind, and he is the accomplice

Whether or not trouble has been caused will be decided by the Elder Council, and it is not for you to intervene! If you dare to lay a hand on him again, do not blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!

Lin Ruyun was so enraged by these words that she felt as if a Buddha had descended and another had ascended to heaven. She was an elder of the Five Thunder Sect, holding a prestigious position. Yet now, even Meng Jun's son dared to humiliate her. This clearly illustrated how arrogant Meng Jun was within the sect.

Lin Ruyun's face resembled frost, and within her beautiful eyes, there was a subtle hint of determination.

Meng Jun

Upon hearing this, Meng Jun's expression momentarily froze. It was evident that Lin Xi was her bottom line. Meng Jun could sense that this old Taoist nun was not merely speaking; she truly dared to fight to the death with her

Lin Xi's words were extremely resolute and also exceedingly ruthless

Behind Meng Jun, Meng Shi, with a smug expression, seemed as if struck by lightning upon hearing these words. His face turned pale, and his entire body stiffened in fear

At the same time, he is also the only ninth-level Dragon Force practitioner of the Five Thunder Sect

Elder Wei!

Lin Ruyun understood. She shot a fierce glance at Meng Shi.

Hmph! The facts are evident, and the evidence is as solid as a mountain, leaving no room for your arguments. Esteemed elders, I propose that we hold a vote regarding the revocation of Lin Xi's position as the young master. I suggest that we revoke Lin Xi's title as the young master

Indeed! Meng Jun, if anything happens to Xi Er, your precious son will have to accompany him in death

He is a person who values his life, so he is certainly unwilling to fight to the death with Lin Ruyun

Elder Meng, this time the Elder Council was initiated by you. Please go ahead and speak first

Lin Xi felt a sense of emotion

Hmph! Meng Jun's expression turned cold upon hearing this, and he said in a chilling voice: "Lin Ruyun, do not overstep your bounds! This little beast has caused a tremendous disaster, and I merely wish to teach him a small lesson. You may protect him for a moment, but can you protect him for a lifetime?"

Meng Jun is already advanced in age, and it is impossible for him to have another child. If Meng Shi were to die, the Meng family would truly face extinction. Even if he were to attain the position of the leader of the Five Thunder Sect, it would hold no significance.

Lin Ruyun immediately pulled Lin Xi and headed towards the mountain peak

If it were not for the fact that everyone knows each other well, no one would dare to believe it. This seemingly ordinary old man, who looks as if he could be buried at any moment, is actually the foremost master of the Five Thunder Sect, a super strong individual reputed to be able to contend with a giant dragon in strength

Lin Ruyun felt a shiver in her heart, a sense of betrayal that nearly drove her to the brink of fury. Before today, she had been running around, spreading the word, having clearly obtained Duan Yimei's consent. Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, he actually turned against her.

Xi Er, you are still the clever one, making that old fellow suffer a setback. You need not fear the matters of the Elder Council. Today, Aunt has made up her mind; no matter what, I will not allow them to succeed

Alright! Since the Grand Elder has spoken, let me take the floor.

The six elders sat upright and solemn, with seven or eight of their respective core disciples behind them, creating a solemn atmosphere

Lin Xi witnessed everything. His aunt was humiliated, and as her nephew, he naturally could not stand by idly.

The Grand Elder, with his eyes slightly closed and two long longevity brows drooping down, spoke slowly. After finishing his words, he closed his eyes.

At that moment, a head emerged behind Meng Jun. It belonged to a boy of about seventeen or eighteen, with an expression of arrogance: "My father is the future leader. Just based on your words today, you are committing a grave sin of betraying your teacher and destroying your ancestors. You will be the first to be dealt with in the future!"

Meng Jun obtained the consent of the Grand Elder and immediately stood up from the wide chair. He glanced around and said calmly, "Everyone! You should all be aware of the events that have transpired in our sect recently. The Saintess of the Liyang Sect was visiting our Wulei Mountain when someone intruded and spied on her while she was bathing. The Liyang Sect is a major sect, and its leader is a formidable warrior at the Tenth Level of Martial Arts, the Thunderclap Stage. Although our Wulei Sect is not weak, we are still far from being comparable to the Liyang Sect. The Saintess of the Liyang Sect holds a revered position and symbolizes the sect. Her being subjected to such humiliation here is tantamount to disrespecting the Liyang Sect. If the Liyang Sect seizes upon this incident, our Wulei Sect will be facing a grave disaster!"

Xi Er, are you alright with the books?

Lin Xi's words struck at his Achilles' heel. Meng Jun Tian was fearless and reckless, displaying a domineering and lawless demeanor within the faction. He even dared to publicly kill Lin Xi. However, his son Meng Shi was his only vulnerability

Meng Jun's eyes flickered with intrigue as he looked at the crowd and raised a hand: "What are your opinions, esteemed elders?"

Lin Xi's pupils suddenly constricted. He also realized that Wei Buping and Meng Jun were colluding together, conspiring in their misdeeds. The two of them were in perfect harmony, determined to strip him of his position as the young leader.

Lin Ruyun suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with an overwhelming fury: "Do you dare to let the tiger harm Xi'er?!"

He knows that he still cannot calmly face everything around him and remain indifferent.

Elder Wei Buping immediately echoed, his expression cold and revealing a sense of ruthlessness

The clash of claws produced a sound akin to a great bell, as if two pieces of hard steel were striking each other. Meng Jun's tiger-like beast seemed to suffer a significant setback, letting out a low growl as it was forcefully pushed back several zhang. Its sharp claws left deep marks on the ground

Elder Lin, one cannot speak in such a manner. It is true that Lin Xi is the only son of the sect leader's elder brother, but one must bear the consequences of one's own actions. Letting him die is certainly preferable to having the entire sect suffer the consequences, is it not

At this moment, Lin Ruyun also came to her senses. Seeing the remarkable expressions on the faces of Meng Jun and his son, she felt a sense of exhilaration in her heart. She was not good at verbal disputes, and given her status, it was also inappropriate for her to engage in a contest of wits with Meng Shi. However, it was entirely different when Lin Xi was the one arguing.

Lin Ruyun stood in the center of the hall, her expression one of pure anger, resembling an enraged mother beast

Aunt

Hmm!

This series of actions was entirely instinctive. By the time Lin Xi came to his senses, he had already thrown himself into someone's embrace. Although it was actually the first time he had met her, the affection akin to that of a bookish admiration seemed to be deeply etched in his soul.

At the highest position in the grand hall, an elderly man sat with his head bowed. He was dressed in a blue robe, his hair and beard completely white, and his face was lined with wrinkles. The aura surrounding him was as fragile as a candle flame in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment

Lin Xi, with keen eyes, recognized that this young man was none other than Meng Jun's son, Meng Shi

I am fine

A faint muffled groan came from behind, followed by the sound of someone taking half a step back. At the same time, a familiar scent immediately wafted into my nose

Hmph! I said long ago that we cannot be too tolerant or indulgent towards this young man; otherwise, he will inevitably cause great trouble in the future. But you all chose not to listen. Now, what is the situation? Elder Meng is right. This young man has caused a tremendous disaster, and he can no longer be allowed to remain. His position as the junior leader must be revoked, and he should be handed over to the Liyang Sect to sever his ties with the sect.

In another location, Elder Duan Yimei sat on a wide chair, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the armrest, presenting an air of "I handle matters fairly"

Boom

Lin Xi, you are shameless

Meng Jun, do not challenge my limits! If anything happens to Xi Er, I will definitely tear you to pieces! Lin Ruyun's voice was both stern and fierce. Remembering the recent situation, she still felt a lingering fear.

At this point, Meng Shi's complexion became even paler

Lin Xi once believed that, as a time traveler, he could view everything around him with calmness. However, gazing at the slightly pale face before him, along with the genuine anxiety and concern reflected in it, Lin Xi felt a tremor in his heart

Meng Jun stood his ground, showing no signs of yielding whatsoever

The Grand Elder has no interest in power, which is well known.

This is a middle-aged Taoist priestess, dressed in a cloud-patterned robe. Although she is over forty, she is maintained as if she were a woman in her thirties. Her hair is as black as clouds, adorned with a Taoist hairpin. Her complexion is fair as jade, exuding a certain beauty; in her youth, she must have been a great beauty. At this moment, she is lowering her head, looking at Lin Xi with concern

Bang

A deafening sound of metal clashing erupted in the air, accompanied by an unparalleled surge of energy. Meng Jun and Lin Ruyun were evenly matched, each retreating several steps.

Meng Jun, do you dare!

Among the six elders, three have already agreed to depose Lin Xi, and the situation is precarious

With a flash of movement, Lin Xi immediately stepped forward: "Meng Jun, you should take good care of your son. I heard that you only have this one child; I fear he won't live past eighteen. — Aunt, if anything happens to me, I have only one wish, which is to kill that boy to accompany me in death"

Meng Jun's face was dark with anger, his expression extremely unpleasant: "Lin Ruyun, you are quite ruthless! However, you can protect him for a time, but not for a lifetime—let's see the truth at the Elder Council meeting!"

Speaking of driving the tiger and the wolf, he vanished into thin air. Yet, he was unwilling to say another word. Meng Jun would never admit, under any circumstances, that he was afraid of Lin Ruyun's threats

Lin Ruyun cried out in alarm, clearly unaware of the relationship between Wei Buping and Meng Jun: "Lin Xi is the only son of the sect leader; are you trying to cut off the last bloodline of the Lin family?"

Hmph! Old Taoist nun, what is your status that you dare speak to my father in such a manner

At the summit of Wulei Mountain, the main hall of the sect leader stands solemn and dignified

Meng Jun stood tall and composed, exuding an air of calm confidence

Although Lin Ruyun had not seen it with her own eyes, at this moment she chose to protect her child with deep affection and completely trusted Lin Xi

Before the sound faded, with a swift motion, it vanished without a trace. In the blink of an eye, it appeared before Lin Xi and reached out with a palm aimed at the top of his head

Meng Jun suddenly turned around and shouted angrily, "Lin Xi, you little beast, get out here now!"

Haha, so it is Elder Lin. You are indeed still protecting this little beast! It was just an accident, why be so angry?