After Ximen Yanyan spoke, there was silence. No one responded. Everyone's gaze fell on the Great Elder's face.
The Great Elder, Yang Yan, was the older brother of the previous Cloud Sky City Lord, Yang Lie. He was 95 years old this year.
At this moment, his eyes were closed and his head was lowered as if he was asleep. He had no intention of speaking.
Suddenly, a middle-aged Elder stood up and said, "I have a few words to say and a few questions to ask."
Ximen Yanyan said, "Uncle Tang Bozhao, please!"
This person had the same status as Ximen Wuya. They were both son-in-laws of Cloud Sky City. His wife was the daughter of another brother of Yang Lie, so Ximen Yanyan called him uncle. This person was ranked fifth in the Elder Council.
Tang Bozhao looked at Yang Dingtian and said, "May I ask, what is your cultivation level?"
"I just passed the Enlightenment Period," Yang Dingtian said.
"What?" Tang Bozhao was shocked. He revealed an expression of disbelief and said, "Just passed the Enlightenment Period?
A person who just passed the Enlightenment Period wants to become the new Cloud Sky City Lord? "
"Everyone, under the leadership of City Lord Ximen, our Cloud Sky City has conquered countless sects and forces with iron and blood, and they have all knelt before our Cloud Sky City.
Because of City Lord Ximen's invincibility, Cloud Sky City's territory has expanded from less than a hundred miles to a thousand miles in just twenty years.
In these twenty years, Cloud Sky City has killed countless people and made thousands of enemies.
When City Lord Ximen was here, no one dared to provoke Cloud Sky City.
However, now that City Lord Ximen is no longer here, Cloud Sky City has entered its most dangerous period.
"In this thousand miles of land, how many forces have deep grudges with Cloud Sky City?
How many forces appear to be subservient but have hatred in their hearts?
As long as we are weak, this group of people will pounce on us and exterminate Cloud Sky City.
At this time, you still want to let a person who just passed the Enlightenment Period become the new Cloud Sky City Lord? "Tang Bozhao said coldly." Do you think Cloud Sky City is not dying fast enough?
"Therefore, I firmly oppose Yang Dingtian becoming the successor of the Cloud Sky City Lord," Tang Bozhao said firmly.
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
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Out of the eight elders present, only three of them did not agree.
As for Yanyan's mother, there was no greater sorrow than the death of her heart. Although she was sitting here, it was as if she was only a shell, and her soul had already left with her husband.
Ximen Lie sat there, not saying a word.
The Great Elder's head was still lowered and his eyes were closed as if he was asleep.
And Yanyan had no right to raise her hand to vote.
The other person who didn't agree was Ximen Ju. He was Cloud Heaven City's General Manager and Ximen Wuya's second adopted son. He was also the adopted son with the most authority and was favored by Ximen Wuya.
When Yanyan saw that Ximen Ju didn't raise his hand, a trace of gratification flashed through her eyes.
At the very least, the adopted son that his father loved and valued was still loyal.
Ximen Yanyan coldly stared at Tang Bozhao and said, "Are you going to go against my father's order?"
Tang Boshao slowly said, "May I ask, what evidence do you have to prove that the City Lord has appointed Yang Dingtian as the successor of the Cloud Heaven City Lord?
May I ask if there was a third person who heard or saw this scene? "
At this moment, Ximen Yan slowly walked in and bowed to the elders. "I was just outside the door at that time. I didn't hear or see anything."
Tang Boshao nodded and said, "Thank you for your testimony. You can leave now."
Ximen Yan sneered at Yang Dingtian and walked out.
Ximen Yanyan's small face suddenly turned pale. She sneered and said, "Is it not enough that my father betrothed me to Yang Dingtian?
Can't my husband be the successor of the Cloud Heaven City Lord? "
Tang Boshao said, "Who knows, Yanyan, if you had an affair with him before, and that's why you helped him obtain the position of the Cloud Heaven City Lord?"
Ximen Yanyan's delicate body trembled. She couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, but she desperately swallowed it back.
Tang Boshao said, "Without the consent of the parents, a private betrothal is invalid.
Therefore, your marriage with Yang Dingtian cannot be counted. As the daughter of the City Lord, you should have a better place to belong. You should contribute more to Cloud Heaven City. "
Yanyan's expression changed and said, "What do you mean?"
Tang Boshao said, "Not long ago, the Northwest Qin Family sent a messenger. They want to form an alliance with Cloud Heaven City and let Miss Yanyan become the Young Madam of the Northwest Qin Family.
Before this, Cloud Heaven City might not have cared about it.
But now, we need a strong ally to ensure the safety of Cloud Heaven City. After all, other than the City Lord, Cloud Heaven City has no other Master Stage powerhouses. "
It seemed that the Northwest Qin Family already knew the truth about Ximen Wuya.
Ximen Yanyan finally couldn't hold back the mouthful of blood and spilled from the corner of her mouth.
She never would have thought that this group of people not only wanted to deprive Yang Dingtian of the position of the City Lord, but also wanted to give her as a gift to the Northwest Qin Family.
"Uncle."
Yanyan's mother suddenly said, "My husband just … Your Yang Family can't wait to rebel?"
Great Elder Yang Yan opened his turbid eyes and said slowly, "Madam Ximen, don't forget that you are also a member of the Yang Family."
Madam Ximen shook her head and said, "No, I am a member of the Ximen Family, not the Yang Family."
"Hmph, women are so heartless."
Another old man suddenly stood up angrily and said, "Even if you, Yang Peipei, are a member of the Ximen Family, Cloud Heaven City has always belonged to the Yang Family.
It's just that in this generation, Ximen Wuya is temporarily in charge.
Now that Ximen Wuya is no longer around, Cloud Heaven City naturally belongs to the Yang Family. "
Madam Ximen Yang Peipei's beautiful eyes turned cold and she said slowly, "Unfortunately, other than a few old men, there is no one else in the Yang Family."
"Isn't that because your man wanted to exterminate the Yang Family?" that old man said angrily.
Madam Ximen said seriously, "Second Uncle, don't forget.
Your Yang Family was indignant that my husband obtained the position of Cloud Heaven City Lord, so you seduced the enemy and killed my father. You even wanted to kill our family and take away the position of Cloud Heaven City Lord.
Even so, my husband only killed the main culprit and spared most of their lives. He only chased them away. "
"Also, Second Uncle, you married your daughter to the Northwest Qin Family as a concubine in an attempt to attract strong reinforcements. Now, you want to give my daughter to the Northwest Qin Family as a commodity?
That will have to wait until I am dead. "
Madam Ximen said coldly, "My husband married Yanyan to Yang Dingtian, so Yang Dingtian is the new Cloud Heaven City Lord."
Then, Yang Peipei suddenly pulled out her long sword and said coldly, "If anyone objects, ask the long sword in my hand first."
Madam Ximen indeed had such a fiery temper.
"Humph, then I'll teach you a lesson." The Second Elder snorted coldly. Then, he jumped up and rushed towards Yang Peipei.
"Wait!" Yang Dingtian said.
The Second Elder said coldly and disdainfully, "Is there a place for you to speak here?"
Yang Dingtian replied, "I know. With my current cultivation, being the successor of Cloud Sky City is a complete joke. Not only will the elders not agree, but the disciples of Cloud Sky City will also not agree."
Hearing Yang Dingtian's words, Yanyan couldn't help but glare at him and said, "Yang Dingtian, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Yang Dingtian continued, "I remember that when City Lord Yang Lie appointed his son-in-law Ximen Wuya as the new Cloud Heaven City Lord, it caused the entire Elder Guild to be dissatisfied, especially the Yang Clan members.
As a result, more than a year after the death of City Lord Yang Lie, Cloud Sky City did not have a new City Lord.
In order to quell public anger, Uncle-Master Ximen Wuya proposed to hold a martial arts contest for the position of the City Lord, using martial arts to determine who will become the new City Lord of Cloud Sky City. As long as you are a disciple of the 19th generation of Cloud Sky City, you can participate in the martial arts contest for the City Lord's throne. "
That's right, although Ximen Wuya was appointed as the successor by Yang Lie.
In the end, he still defeated everyone in Cloud Sky City through the martial arts contest and truly ascended to the City Lord's throne.
Yang Dingtian continued, "Therefore, I propose that the new City Lord of Cloud Sky City also be decided through the martial arts contest.
Whoever obtains the final victory in the martial arts contest will be the new City Lord of Cloud Sky City. What do you think? "
After Yang Dingtian finished speaking, the entire place was silent.
A few minutes later, Great Elder Yang Yan said, "Then, when do you think the martial arts contest will be held?"
"That's right." Tang Bozhao sneered. "It can't be held in five or ten years.
During this period of time, Cloud Sky City will have no City Lord. "
"Two years later."
Yang Dingtian said, "I once promised Ximen Yan that I would fight with him in two years. If I lose, I will give up my position as the successor of Cloud Sky City and be expelled from Cloud Sky City.
Then, I might as well hold it together with the martial arts contest. "
"Two years is too long."
Great Elder Yang Yan said, "The City Lord's position cannot be left vacant for such a long time. The martial arts contest will be held by next winter at the latest."
"No." Yang Peipei said, "One and a half years is too short. Absolutely not."
At this moment, the longer the martial arts contest was pushed back, the more advantageous it would be for Yang Dingtian.
Yang Yan said indifferently, "You object?
Then, let's raise your hands to vote.
Those who agree to hold the martial arts contest for the City Lord's position on the 29th of December next winter, raise your hands. "
Immediately, a few elders raised their hands.
It was still six to two. In short, in the Elder Council's vote, Yang Dingtian's side was definitely at a disadvantage.
"The vote is passed." Yang Yan said indifferently, "Yang Peipei, Ximen Lie, do you agree to the Elder Council's vote?
If you don't agree, then you will be expelled from the Elder Council! "
Yang Peipei and Ximen Lie looked at each other. After a moment of silence, they nodded and said, "We agree. The martial arts contest will be held on the 29th of December next year."
"Good, then it's decided. Meeting adjourned," Yang Yan said. He then stood up and walked out with his walking stick.
After walking out a few steps, Great Elder Yang Yan said to Yang Dingtian, "Thank you for your suggestion to solve Cloud Sky City's problem. However, you cannot participate in the martial arts contest because you are not a disciple of Cloud Sky City."
"What?" Yang Dingtian exclaimed.
Ximen Yanyan and Ximen Lie's expressions also changed.
Great Elder Yang Yan smiled and said, "Because you are not a disciple of Cloud Sky City."
Yang Dingtian felt a chill in his heart. This Yang Yan was a man of few words. He thought that he was at least a person of virtue and prestige, but he didn't expect him to be so shameless.
Suppressing his anger, Yang Dingtian sneered and said, "I am Ximen Yanyan's husband, the son-in-law of City Lord Ximen. How can I not be a disciple of Cloud Sky City? How can I not participate in the martial arts contest next year as the successor of Cloud Sky City?"
Great Elder Yang Yan didn't say anything, but Tang Bozhao sneered and said, "Because you are too weak. You are not qualified to be a disciple of Cloud Sky City."