"Master, please save my father." After Li Long 'er came in, she immediately knelt down in front of Yang Dingtian.
Zhan Lang followed behind and looked at Yang Dingtian with hope. After all, he was only a seventeen-year-old youth.
"Zhan Lang, what did the people in Cloud Heaven City say?" Yang Dingtian asked.
Zhan Lang's expression instantly turned ugly and revealed a trace of anger. However, he quickly shook his head and said, "No, nothing."
"What?
You still want to lie in front of me? "Yang Dingtian asked.
"Madam and Mother didn't allow me to say it."
Zhan Lang said, "The people outside are saying nasty things. Previously, when I walked in Cloud Heaven City, all the young disciples envied me because I was your disciple.
Now that I walk out, everyone is looking down on me and pointing at me behind my back. I don't even want to go out now. "
"What else?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"They say that you are a coward and a coward. There are even worse things. They say that you and my mother had an affair, so your relationship with the barbarians in the Sunset Mountain Range is not clean. Some even say that they regret supporting you. If they knew earlier, they would have let Ximen Ju or Yang Zheng be the Cloud Heaven City Lord." Zhan Lang said, "Anyway, there are worse things than that."
"Do many people say that?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"Only a small portion of people say that. However, most of the Cloud Heaven City disciples are now staring at you. Although they haven't said anything, they must be suspecting something in their hearts."
Zhan Lang said, "They are the people who support you the most in Cloud Heaven City. If they lose their trust in you, then, then it won't be good."
Yang Dingtian nodded and said to Li Long 'er, "Get up. I will save your father."
"Really?" Li Long 'er was pleasantly surprised.
Yang Dingtian smiled and nodded. Then, he walked out and said to Zhan Lang, "Go and inform all the members of the Elder Association and Manager Mu Liancheng to go to the Cloud Heaven Main Hall for a meeting."
"Yes!" Zhan Lang was excited and said happily.
Seeing Zhan Lang's cheering figure jumping out, Yang Dingtian sighed softly.
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The news of Yang Dingtian holding a meeting at the Cloud Sky Ceremony quickly spread throughout Cloud Sky City. Thus, one after another, many Cloud Sky City disciples gradually walked to the square and began to gather in front of the Cloud Sky Hall.
As Yang Dingtian made his way to Yunxiao Palace, countless gazes stared at Yang Dingtian. They were filled with anticipation, unease, and doubt.
In the past two months, Yang Dingtian had just won their hearts, but they still didn't have absolute trust in him. Therefore, if Yang Dingtian didn't solve this crisis, then the respect and trust that Cloud Sky City's young disciples had for Yang Dingtian would be destroyed.
There were already a few thousand Cloud Sky City disciples gathered there, and the number was still increasing.
Although no one made a sound, this silence was brewing a powerful energy that could erupt at any time.
Suddenly, Yang Dingtian felt the gaze of those students when they looked at Baldy Jiang when China lost the Northeast during the 918 era on Earth.
Yang Dingtian didn't say anything to them and directly walked into the Cloud Sky Hall.
"Creak …" There was a muffled sound before the Cloud Sky Hall's door slowly closed.
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Inside the Cloud Sky Hall, Yang Dingtian sat on the City Lord's golden throne. Below him were 11 Elders Guild members and Mu Liancheng, who were seated in two rows.
"The Barbarian Race from the Sunset Mountain Range has invaded our Cloud Sky City's territory. Let's discuss what to do!" Yang Dingtian said.
When Yang Dingtian finished speaking, Yang Yan lowered his head and didn't say anything. He didn't have any intention to speak.
Yang Dingtian looked at Ximen Ju. He didn't have any intention to speak either.
He looked at Ximen Lie.
Ximen Lie said loudly, "This subordinate is willing to lead the army and eliminate the invading enemies."
Jiao Liao stood up and said, "Reporting to the City Lord, this subordinate feels a little strange.
For the past few decades, the Barbarian Race from the Sunset Mountain Range might have plundered the people below the mountain, but they never invaded on a large scale.
This time, the Barbarian Race invaded our Cloud Sky City's territory on a large scale. This is truly strange.
Furthermore, the Raging Storm Valley, which is closest to us, is currently in an internal conflict and is unable to deal with so many Barbarian Race warriors invading our Cloud Sky City's territory.
If it was the other Barbarian Race from the Sunset Mountain Range, they wouldn't be able to pass through the Raging Storm Valley. Therefore, this subordinate feels that there is a trap.
After all, for the past few decades, the Barbarian Race from the Sunset Mountain Range didn't dare to brazenly invade Cloud Sky City. "
"They didn't dare in the past, but it is different now. Now that there is a new City Lord, of course they dare. After all, even persimmons have to be picked on soft persimmons." Tang Bozhao spoke in a strange tone.
Madam Ximen was enraged as she rebuked, "Tang Bozhao, what do you mean?"
"Nothing much."
Tang Bozhao sneered and said, "If not, why didn't they invade when City Lord Ximen was in power? They didn't even invade when there was no City Lord. However, the new City Lord hasn't been in power for more than two months and they are invading our Cloud Sky City's territory. Isn't the meaning of this clear enough?"
Ximen Lie's face was filled with anger as he stood up and said, "City Lord, Tang Bozhao is being strange and is cursing indirectly. He has offended his superiors and is secretly attacking the City Lord. I request for severe punishment."
Tang Bozhao laughed loudly and said, "What?
I can't even say it?
How impressive. Back then, City Lord Ximen was already a Grandmaster, but he wasn't so overbearing.
As expected, he is not strong but he is arrogant. "
Ximen Lie was furious. He immediately pulled out his sword and was about to rush forward.
"Everyone, shut up. Let's talk business." Yang Dingtian looked at Ximen Lie.
"Yes." Ximen Lie respectfully returned to his original position.
Tang Bozhao revealed a proud and cold smile.
"Madam Snake Tail, please continue," Yang Dingtian said.
"Yes, City Lord."
Jiao Liao bowed and said, "Although the Barbarian Race's invasion in the Sunset Mountain Range is very strange, there is no doubt that they are Barbarian Race warriors. Therefore, in order to find out the reason, I can act as a messenger and negotiate with the invading Barbarian Race.
Even if I can't make them retreat, I can at least find out who they are and why they offended our Cloud Sky City. "
When she said this, Madam Ximen and Ximen Lie nodded in agreement!
"Hehe …" Tang Bozhao sneered and said, "Jiao Liao, you are the daughter of the Barbarian Race in the Sunset Mountain Range. If I let you go, it's hard to say whether you are negotiating or colluding with them.
Who knows, the Barbarian Race might know that our Cloud Sky City is at its weakest and directly attack us. "
When he said this, Madam Ximen and Ximen Lie's faces were filled with anger.
Jiao Liao's beautiful eyes frowned. After a flash of anger, she didn't say anything and directly bowed respectfully, waiting for Yang Dingtian's reply.
Yang Dingtian sighed deeply and said, "Martial Uncle Tang Bozhao, I already said, let's talk business.
Madam Snake Tail and you are both members of the Cloud Sky City's Elder Council. Is it appropriate for you to slander her like this? "
Hearing Yang Dingtian's soft tone, Tang Bozhao sneered and said, "City Lord, it's hard to say whether I am slandering her or not."
Yang Dingtian came down from the City Lord's golden throne and cupped his hands towards Tang Bozhao. He said, "Martial Uncle Tang Bozhao, for the unity of Cloud Sky City, please apologize to Madam Jiao Liao."
"Haha, I'm sorry, City Lord Yang. Forgive me for not being able to comply!"
Tang Bozhao laughed and said, "However, City Lord Yang, I have to say something. You and Jiao Liao haven't known each other for long, right? Previously, you ignored everyone's objections and pushed her into the Elder Council.
Now, you want me, a two-generation Elder, to go and give it to her. I would like to ask, what is the relationship between you and Jiao Liao? "
When he said this, Madam Ximen's expression changed.
This Tang Bozhao was slandering Yang Dingtian and Jiao Liao for having an affair.
"Martial Uncle Tang, are you saying that I have an abnormal relationship with Jiao Liao?" Yang Dingtian said.
"I didn't say that."
Tang Bozhao said, "However, you are about the same age as her son, yet you want to be her son's Master. This is indeed a little strange."
Yang Dingtian raised his hand and said, "In front of all the Elders, I swear that I have an innocent relationship with Madam Jiao Liao. There is absolutely no relationship between a man and a woman."
When he said this, Ximen Lie and Madam Ximen frowned slightly.
They didn't understand why Yang Dingtian would say this. As the City Lord, just because someone had slandered him, he had to explain and swear in front of everyone. How weak was that?
How unwise was that!
Tang Bozhao sneered and said, "Who knows if there is any relationship between a man and a woman?
Swear, anyone can do that. "
Yang Dingtian looked at Tang Bozhao helplessly and spoke in a sorrowful voice, "Martial Uncle Tang Bozhao, what exactly do you want me to do to prove my innocence with Snake Tail Madam Jiao?"
When Tang Bozhao saw that he had forced Yang Dingtian to this point, he sneered and said, "If you want people to trust you completely, it's simple. Just castrate yourself."
Jiao Liao was instantly furious. She looked at Tang Bozhao with eyes full of pain.
"If the master is humiliated, the servant dies. I will use my death to prove the City Lord's innocence." Jiao Liao suddenly pulled out her scimitar and was about to cut her own neck.
"Dang …" Madam Ximen moved her sword like lightning and directly knocked Jiao Liao's scimitar away. However, a line of blood still appeared on Madam Ximen's neck.
"Hmph, hmph, putting on airs. You have a guilty conscience." Tang Bozhao sneered.
Yang Dingtian frowned in pain. He walked in front of Tang Bozhao and said, "Martial Uncle Tang, do you mean that I have to castrate myself to prove my innocence?"
"If you do that, I won't stop you." Tang Bozhao said.
"Understood!" Yang Dingtian nodded.
Then, he suddenly pulled out his golden soul sword and placed it on Tang Bozhao's neck. He said sternly, "Men, take Tang Bozhao down. Pull out his tongue and chop off his head!"
Yang Dingtian's voice was very loud. It was like thunder, shocking everyone present.
Ximen Lie's expression changed. Then, his eyes lit up.
Immediately after, Ximen Lie, Madam Ximen, and Jiao Liao rushed forward and wanted to take Tang Bozhao down.
Yang Yan's expression changed and said, "City Lord, what is the meaning of this?"
Tang Bozhao's expression changed. He shouted sternly, "You dare?"
After speaking, Tang Bozhao, Yang Zheng, and Yan Bieli pulled out their swords.
"Grand Elder Yang Yan, are you trying to rebel?" Yang Dingtian shouted sternly.
"Yang Yan doesn't dare." Yang Yan bowed and said, "I just want the City Lord to calm down!"
"Calm down? How can I calm down?" Yang Dingtian shouted angrily, "Yang Yan, you know the rules of Cloud Heaven City better than I do.
Tell me, what is the punishment for slandering a colleague without any evidence? "
Yang Yan bowed and said, "You should open your mouth twenty times."
"Slandering the City Lord? Should I offend him?" Yang Dingtian said sternly.
Yang Yan bowed and said, "You should pull out his tongue."
"Attempting to castrate the City Lord and plotting to kill the City Lord. What is the punishment?" Yang Dingtian shouted sternly.
Yang Yan's expression changed and said, "You should, you should be executed!"
Yang Dingtian sneered and said, "Then it's clear. Tang Bozhao will be punished for three crimes. Execute him."
Tang Bozhao's expression changed drastically. He shouted sternly, "Little thief, you dare?"
"Do you think I dare or not?
Everyone here, listen up. Kill Tang Bozhao! "
Yang Dingtian ordered sternly. He then looked at Yang Yan with lightning speed and said coldly, "Whoever dares to disobey will be considered a rebellion!"
Tang Bozhao shook his sword and said to Yang Yan, "Great Elder, what are you waiting for? Do it."
Yang Yan's gaze quickly looked at Ximen Ju.
He found that Ximen Ju was motionless as if he was asleep.
Then, Yang Yan looked at Yang Zheng.
He saw that Yang Dingtian's eyes were filled with anger and coldness.
Ximen Ju's side did not make a move. Yang Yan's side had four Revered Martial Artists. Yang Dingtian's side also had four Revered Martial Artists. No one could do anything to the other. If they really fought, Ximen Ju would be the one to take advantage.
Yang Yan wanted to kill Yang Dingtian. Moreover, he had colluded with Qin Huaiyu to set up a huge trap.
Therefore, he definitely did not want to alert the enemy and also did not want to complicate matters.
Then, Yang Yan's heart stirred and a thought emerged.
Earlier on, Yang Dingtian was just baiting Tang Bozhao to commit a crime. He was trying to provoke Tang Bozhao.
Could his motive be to avoid sending troops to the Rose Manor? If Yang Dingtian didn't send troops to rescue the Rose Manor, it meant that he didn't jump into the trap. It meant that the plan to murder Yang Dingtian had failed.
Instantly, Yang Yan's heart turned cold. He looked at Yang Dingtian with a sinister gaze and said to himself, "Could this little thief be so crafty? I must not let him successfully divert today's main topic."
"Presumptuous. Are you trying to rebel?
Step down! "Yang Yan yelled out immediately.
In an instant, Yan Bieli and Yang Zheng sheathed their swords and took a few steps back.
Immediately after, Yang Yan knelt down on one knee and said, "Tang Bozhao has committed a crime and deserves to die. Considering that he is an elder of two generations and it was an unintentional mistake, I beg the City Lord to spare him."
"He can be spared from death, but he cannot escape punishment."
Yang Dingtian said coldly, "Considering Grand Elder's plea, I shall pardon Tang Bozhao's death and expel him from the Elder Council. Does anyone have any objections?"
Once this statement was out, everyone had a drastic change in expression.
It turned out that Yang Dingtian's burden was here.
He actually wanted to expel Tang Bozhao from the Elder Council. His motive was obviously to replace Mu Liancheng.
Allowing Mu Liancheng to enter the Elder Council was something that Yang Dingtian had already planned. This time, Yang Dingtian didn't hesitate to use himself as bait and wanted to expel Tang Bozhao from the Elder Council.
Tang Bozhao had an infuriated expression as he spoke sternly, "Little thief, you dare?
What rights do you have to expel me from the Elder Council? "
At this moment, even Ximen Ju's expression changed.
Yang Dingtian ignored Tang Bozhao and looked at Yang Yan instead. He sneered and said, "Grand Elder, if Tang Bozhao's matter isn't resolved, then there is no need to discuss anything else today."
Yang Dingtian's intention was very clear. He wanted to continue discussing the matter of sending troops to the Rose Manor. If he wanted Yang Dingtian to lead the troops out of the city, then he wanted to sacrifice Tang Bozhao.
Yang Yan's eyes were cold and furious as his expression changed.
Tang Bozhao was his most trusted subordinate, and he naturally didn't wish for Tang Bozhao to be expelled from the Elder Council.
But right now, there was nothing more important than killing Yang Dingtian.
As long as he could kill Yang Dingtian, the matter of Tang Bozhao being expelled from the Elder Council today would become insignificant.
Tang Bozhao would return to the Elder Council the same way he was expelled today.
In order to let Yang Dingtian step into the trap, in order to kill Yang Dingtian, he could endure anything.
"This old one has obeyed the City Lord's order to expel Tang Bozhao from the Elder Council." Yang Yan bowed, his eyes filled with absolute killing intent.
"Grand Elder!" Tang Bozhao exclaimed in disbelief.
"You dare to disobey?" Yang Yan's cold gaze shot toward Tang Bozhao.
Tang Bozhao was completely fearful of Yang Yan. He quickly avoided his gaze and lowered his head. His eyes were filled with soaring hatred.
"Still not leaving?"
Yang Yan said coldly. His heart was filled with anger toward Tang Bozhao. This disappointing thing, at this critical juncture, he was schemed against by Yang Dingtian, causing him, Yang Yan, to be in such a passive position.
Tang Bozhao glared at Yang Dingtian with resentment. He snorted coldly and then turned to leave.
"Wait!" Yang Dingtian said coldly, "There's still 30 words per mouth. Have you forgotten?"
Tang Bozhao said sternly, "Yang Dingtian, don't go too far."
Yang Dingtian slowly closed his eyes and ignored Tang Bozhao.
Yang Yan gritted his teeth. In order to kill Yang Dingtian, he had even endured the previous loss. Now, 30 words was nothing.
"Impudent, aren't you going to punish him?" Yang Yan said coldly. Then, he stared coldly at Tang Bozhao.
Tang Bozhao's body trembled. He stood on the spot and stared at Yang Dingtian. His vicious gaze was as if he wanted to tear Yang Dingtian into pieces.
"Ximen Lie, come forward and carry out the punishment!" Yang Dingtian said.
"Yes!" Ximen Lie responded loudly.
Then, he walked in front of Tang Bozhao, opened his huge palm, and slapped him fiercely.
"Slap …" A loud sound rang out, almost sending Tang Bozhao flying.
Mrs. Ximen and Jiao Liao stepped forward and grabbed Tang Bozhao's arm, making him unable to move.
Then, Ximen Lie used all his strength and slapped him one after another.
"Slap …"
"Slap …"
"Slap …"
Every slap resounded through the main hall.
On the surface, it was slapping Tang Bozhao's face. In fact, every slap was slapping Yang Yan's face.
Yang Yan's face suddenly became extremely ugly. He looked at Yang Dingtian with a murderous and resentful gaze.
"Little thief, I will tear you into pieces!"
After 30 slaps, Tang Bozhao's face was swollen beyond recognition. Even his nose was crooked. Half of his teeth were slapped out. His mouth, nose, and ears were all bleeding. His entire head was a bloody mess.
"Throw him out," Yang Dingtian said coldly.
Ximen Lie grabbed Tang Bozhao's neck and walked directly to the door of the main hall. He opened the door and threw Tang Bozhao out.
Suddenly, there was an uproar outside.
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Yang Yan's face was ashen. He said coldly, "City Lord Yang Dingtian, Tang Bozhao has been punished. Now, it's time to talk about business.
The barbarians in the Sunset Mountain Range have harmed the people of my Cloud Sky City. At this time, Rose Villa is in danger. This old man requests the City Lord to lead the troops to rescue Rose Villa. "
"This subordinate also requests the City Lord to lead the troops to rescue Rose Villa." Ximen Ju stepped out and bowed.
Then, except for Jiao Liao, Ximen Lie, and Mrs. Ximen, all the members of the Elders Guild stepped out and requested Yang Dingtian to send troops.
Ximen Ju and Yang Dingtian joined forces to force Yang Dingtian into a fatal trap and kill him!