Chapter 723: Chapter 697: Five Immortals City’s Admonition Assembly (Part 2)

It is said that Five Immortals City is cold and lacking in loyalty.

With Nalan Xing’s words, the tone of today’s gathering was essentially set.

Sect Leader Nalan Xing does not approve of the decision made by the Vice Sect Leader!

"Have all the people who should be here arrived?"

Turning his head, Sect Leader Nalan Xing glanced at everyone.

He also glanced at the Vice Sect Leader.

None of the people present made a sound in response.

Just as the words fell, a figure with a touch of age walked into the pavilion.

"I’ve heard of the Sect Leader’s return and came to pay my respects."

The voice came out, and everyone looked at him, then at the Vice Sect Leader.

Elder Shen, the Supreme Elder of Five Immortals City.

He is a generation higher than the Sect Leader.

Although he doesn’t have real power in his hands, Elder Shen’s seniority is undeniable.

Besides, there’s another issue, Elder Shen is the uncle of the Vice Sect Leader.

The Vice Sect Leader’s name is Shen Xiang.

At this moment, Elder Shen’s appearance clearly showed he was here to support his nephew.

As Sect Leader, Nalan Xing did not agree, so who else would dare to speak up?

But this Supreme Elder, Elder Shen, dared to do so.

As the senior elder of the Sect Leader, he dared to act this way.

Later, when accusations arise, Elder Shen would step in to clear things up, solving many issues.

As the Sect Leader, how could Nalan Xing not see this?

But his face still remained composed.

"Elder Shen, you are too kind. If we juniors have done anything inappropriate, please guide us."

"You are the Sect Leader; I am almost in my grave, what can I teach you?

Just here to listen, listen to what you young ones are planning to say."

Nalan Xing nodded, agreeing straightforwardly to Elder Shen’s words.

He couldn’t be bothered to decline anything.

Once the words were said, the pavilion fell into a short silence again.

After a moment, Nalan Xing spoke first, "I heard Sixin and Si Zhi have already left Five Immortals City."

Starting with Sixin and Si Zhi, the intention to criticize was obvious.

"Back then, when they first arrived at Five Immortals City, they were quite desolate.

Now they’ve grown, but who would’ve thought they would be so ungrateful."

Before anyone else could speak, Elder Shen indeed took the lead to speak.

Sixin and Si Zhi were forced out by the Vice Sect Leader.

Discussing these things any further would be a slap in the face to Vice Sect Leader Shen Xiang.

Hearing these words, the Sect Leader turned his head to look at Elder Shen.

Pausing, he then looked towards the Vice Sect Leader.

"Vice Sect Leader, in your opinion, was Sixin and Si Zhi’s departure also a sign of ingratitude?"

Nalan Xing’s tone was still bland.

The questioned Vice Sect Leader Shen Xiang’s face turned somewhat unsightly.

His face wasn’t as thick as Elder Shen’s; although he knew how to argue back, he just couldn’t bring himself to speak.

In fact, Vice Sect Leader Shen Xiang somewhat regretted it too.

Especially regarding Sixin and Si Zhi’s departure.

"Sect Leader, Sixin and Si Zhi have long since left our Five Immortals City.

Discussing them now, what’s the point?

Are we supposed to blame our own for two outsiders?"

Elder Shen spoke in a weary tone.

In the pavilion, the eyes of the gathered Elders looked toward the Sect Leader, seeking his views.

Upon hearing this, Nalan Xing did not refute.

Instead, he turned his gaze back towards the Vice Sect Leader.

"If I’m not mistaken, that young Shen Han is part of our Five Immortals City.

However, I’ve heard his treatment here isn’t even as good as an outsider’s?

It seems we even helped Tiger Peak Manor deal with him?"

At this point, the core issue was finally addressed.

The Vice Sect Leader remained silent.

Elder Shen glanced at him with a look of disappointment, then spoke again.

"There are many disciples in Five Immortals City; I’ve heard about this Shen Han.

He offended Tiger Peak Manor and killed their core disciple.

If we were to protect him, I’m afraid the entire sect would be implicated.

Recently, I’ve heard this Shen Han seems somewhat capable, but thinking it over, our previous decision wasn’t without merit..."

This time before Elder Shen could finish, Nalan Xing interjected.

"Not without merit?

When a disciple causes trouble, it’s fine if Five Immortals City doesn’t protect him, but to also help outsiders against him, how is that without fault!"

The voice was a bit loud and forceful.

It was clear that Nalan Xing was already dissatisfied with Elder Shen.

Though Elder Shen’s voice carried an air of weariness, he was very eloquent.

"Sect Leader, if as you say, when sect disciples cause trouble, must we protect them all?

This time it’s offending Tiger Peak Manor, next time if someone offends a power like the Wangu Institute, must we also protect them?"

The meeting originally meant for reprimanding by the Sect Leader turned into a debate led by Elder Shen.

"There are so many Elders present, let’s hear your thoughts. Do you think we should protect them?"

Elder Shen tried to pass the discussion on, but the other Elders did not respond.

Yet Nalan Xing stepped forward, standing before Elder Shen.

"Our disciples of Five Immortals City, even if they offend Wangu Institute or all the major sects, if they need protection, I will protect them!

As our sect’s disciple, even for punishment, it should be our decision to make.

How can others interfere?

Moreover, I’ve already learned, the grudge between him and Tiger Peak Manor was instigated by them.

This is clearly them bullying Shen Han for having no one to protect him, and indeed, no one from our Five Immortals City did.

If we lack the courage to protect others, in my view as the Sect Leader, we shouldn’t have accepted them into the sect!"

These words were already a reprimand.

The Vice Sect Leader’s face was ghastly.

"In these past years, I’ve been in seclusion, rarely managing sect affairs.

I thought everything in Five Immortals City was orderly, but who would have thought the sect would become so heartless.

After this incident, the trust and recognition our disciples have in us will likely diminish substantially, a complete loss greater than the gain."

Nalan Xing looked towards Vice Sect Leader Shen Xiang.

"Before coming here, I thought about this matter, and Five Immortals City deserves an explanation.

Junior Brother Shen, you should temporarily step down from the position of Vice Sect Leader."

Upon these words, many people at the scene suddenly looked up.

They thought the Sect Leader would harshly criticize the Vice Sect Leader, probably scold him severely.

But they didn’t expect he would directly strip him of his position.

Taking it back is easy; reinstating it later would be hard!

Shen Xiang was somewhat surprised, finding it hard to believe, and looked up at Nalan Xing.

But in the end, he did not speak to defend himself further.

It was Elder Shen, instead, who abruptly stood up and approached Nalan Xing.

"Sect Leader, isn’t this punishment too severe?

The position of Vice Sect Leader is a crucial role in Five Immortals City; how can it be removed so casually?

Just because of that Shen Han, the sect’s Vice Sect Leader is removed?"

"Today’s decision, that boy Shen Han is only one of the reasons.

The emphasis is on the trust our sect’s disciples have in us elders.

Elder Shen, go find out yourself, see if anyone is truly considering themselves part of Five Immortals City anymore!"

Even with Sect Leader Nalan Xing’s words, Elder Shen did not seem convinced.

Seeing his insistence on punishing Shen Xiang, Elder Shen spoke again.

"Isn’t the Sect Leader also at fault for such a heavy punishment on the Vice Sect Leader?

If governance is at fault, shouldn’t your fault as the Sect Leader be the greatest!"

Elder Shen attempted to press Nalan Xing into compromising

Yet he underestimated Nalan Xing.

Upon hearing this, Nalan Xing stepped forward.

"Elder Shen makes sense; if there’s a fault, the greatest fault should be mine as the Sect Leader.

Thusly, I, Nalan Xing, will vacate the position of Sect Leader of Five Immortals City a year from now.

During this time, I will finish what needs to be done. After that, the position shall be passed on."

These words left even Elder Shen, who had just been challenging Nalan Xing, startled.

He wanted the Sect Leader to retract his punishment of the Vice Sect Leader.

He never aimed to force Nalan Xing to abdicate!

Nalan Xing is the strongest in Five Immortals City, the sole guarantee of Five Immortals City continuing to flourish.

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