Chapter 1777: Suppressing the Elders Council

"Ahem, Esteemed Xu Yang, this matter is originally an internal affair of our Pavilion of Heavenly Combat, and outsiders are not permitted to interfere. However, your status is unique, and you are currently our most intimate ally. Therefore, we, the members of the Elder Council, have made an exception to allow you to offer your opinion. It's just that at present, two of our ten Elder Council members have just perished in battle. We still need to collectively discuss and decide on the substitute members. As for the promise made between Qing Ya and the Pavilion Master, and the selection of the next Pavilion Master, these matters still require strict and careful consideration from us to reach a reasonable consensus before a decision can be made."

One of the middle-aged men stepped forward, speaking with cunning words, attempting to deflect the issue in front of Xu Yang. Unfortunately, his calculations were entirely off. If Xu Yang couldn't handle someone of his caliber, how could he have reached his current standing? Xu Yang chuckled, gently shaking his head at the middle-aged man.

"I'm not interested in these evasions. Previously, when Qing Ya and I established our cooperative relationship, I made a clear demand: only a Pavilion Master with absolute authority in your Pavilion of Heavenly Combat is qualified to cooperate with me, Xu Yang. If your Pavilion of Heavenly Combat cannot now confirm her identity as the new Pavilion Master, then I apologize, but I have no interest in wasting any more time here. As for any potential threats like the Heavenly Sect that might arise later, they will have nothing to do with our Profound Yellow Sect. Long Kun, let's go."

After speaking, Xu Yang flicked his sleeve and turned to leave, leaving the elders of the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat with an exceedingly stylish departing figure. The elders immediately became flustered and at a loss. They had not anticipated Xu Yang's decisive and resolute nature, which left them no room for thought or discussion.

In the current situation, if they were to lose Xu Yang, such a powerful ally, the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat, as the foremost sect, would likely face challenges from unknown forces. If the Heavenly Sect truly intended to target the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat this time, then with their current foundation, even ten such pavilions would probably not escape disaster. At this critical juncture, the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat absolutely could not afford to lose Xu Yang, their most crucial ally.

Finally, the Pavilion Master could no longer hold back and quickly spoke to stop Xu Yang. He clearly saw that Xu Yang was using his influence as leverage to help Qing Ya successfully secure the position and authority of the current Pavilion Master of the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat.

"The current situation is unique. Since you are willing to be an ally of the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat, why would we object? You are right, Esteemed Xu Yang. The ten elders and I did indeed make such a promise back then. Now that Qing Ya has achieved her initial goal ahead of schedule, entering the powerful Spirit Void Realm, it is only proper for her to inherit the position of the new Pavilion Master of our Pavilion of Heavenly Combat with her current strength. As for me, her father, I have governed the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat for hundreds of years; it is time for me to retire and yield my position. There's no time like the present, and with Esteemed Xu Yang here as a witness, I shall now pass the position of Pavilion Master of the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat to my daughter."

The moment the Pavilion Master finished speaking, the eight elders immediately interjected to stop him.

"Absolutely not! Is the Pavilion Master intending to disregard us, the elders of the Elder Council, as if we are nothing? Are our opinions no longer even to be considered? Even if it's the Sect Master's word, we have the right to defy matters decided by the Elder Council."

Before the Pavilion Master could respond, Xu Yang, standing beside him, burst into laughter.

"Your Pavilion of Heavenly Combat is quite interesting indeed. The esteemed Pavilion Master's words apparently hold no weight. In my opinion, it would be better to simply abolish this so-called Elder Council. Otherwise, these old fogeys will eventually drag down the glory of the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat lineage completely. Let me ask you something: if the Heavenly Sect's formidable experts were surrounding your gates right now, how many of them could you eight old men possibly stop?"

Xu Yang's words were incredibly sharp, immediately rendering the elders speechless. Indeed, with their current strength, they had struggled considerably even with the earlier rampaging Old Bai, let alone the countless formidable experts of the mysterious Heavenly Sect. With a great enemy at their doorstep, they showed no concern for the survival of the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat, still preoccupied with their own interests. If such old men were kept, the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat could never truly develop into a powerful sect.

Upon hearing Xu Yang's remarks, all eight elders erupted in fury, their gazes coldly fixed on this so-called outsider.

"It seems you, an outsider, are determined to interfere in our internal affairs here at the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat. In that case, you'll have to ask if my staff agrees."

The elder holding the staff was, in fact, the strongest member of the Elder Council and the true power behind the Pavilion of Heavenly Combat, wielding actual authority. He possessed peak Soul Transformation Realm strength, even surpassing the Pavilion Master. Although this old man had not yet entered the Spirit Void Realm, his combat prowess likely exceeded Qing Ya's. Without the presence of Xu Yang and Long Kun, two supreme figures capable of determining the outcome of any battle, today's conflict would probably have ended with the Elder Council claiming ultimate victory.

"Heh, you old fool, you really overestimate yourself. If I personally suppress you, others might accuse me of bullying the old, weak, and infirm. Long Kun, you're a glutton for a fight; I'll leave this old man to you."

As expected, a satisfied smile immediately appeared on Long Kun's face when Xu Yang said this.

"Honestly, boss, your assessment of me is quite accurate. I truly am eager for a fight; as long as there's a battle to be had, I don't care if you're old or young!"

The moment he finished speaking, Long Kun preemptively struck. A powerful fiery fist instantly shot out, its force imbued with the inherited power of the Phoenix lineage, locking onto the old man's face. The old man evidently didn't react immediately, instinctively raising his staff to block.

But Long Kun's punch was not so simple. The moment the surge of energy was released, the power of the flames swept directly past the staff, converging rapidly from behind the old man towards his center, quickly enveloping his frail, aging body. The intense suffocating sensation was difficult for the elder to resist. Soon, his eyes became bloodshot, and he grit his teeth, an expression of fury on his face, roaring incessantly.

"This outsider truly doesn't know his place, daring to attack our Grand Elder! Elder Council, all of you, move out and suppress these two arrogant young men!"

As expected, the remaining seven individuals also made their move. All possessed strength at the mid-to-late Soul Transformation Realm or above. Furthermore, the eight remaining members of the Elder Council appeared to cultivate the same lineage of cultivation techniques. The five skills they each employed were remarkably similar, and they also exhibited very clear combined effects.