Without any hesitation, the instant he heard Lin Xiuyuan's words...
Pang Hongbo made his move directly, unleashing a surge of powerful magic that formed an unfathomable aura. A great deal of spiritual light flashed as it descended upon Tang He.
The people in the hall were stunned by what they saw, never expecting Lin Xiuyuan to take action so decisively.
Tang He, in particular, found it utterly unbelievable.
He is an inner sect steward, appointed by the elder of the spiritual vein, and has been in charge of this place for over a hundred years!
Unexpectedly, Lin Xiuyuan acted without warning.
But there was no time to say anything. Faced with Pang Hongbo's imposing presence, they had no choice but to fight back with all their might.
With a "bang!", the two talismans were activated instantly.
A whooshing sound arose.
Then, streaks of white spiritual light swirled and burst forth, unleashing a sharp intent as they swept forward with a whooshing sound.
It is indeed the Lingxiao Secret Talisman, the Dividing Light Talisman!
Two hundred sword lights roared out.
Tang He's ability to unleash the full power of two spirit talismans in a short period of time is truly remarkable, befitting his status as a senior figure and a cultivator who has reached the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm.
However, even though they were of the same realm, there was a clear difference between them when faced with a protector like Pang Hongbo.
It was merely a forceful suppression of magic, without forming the power of any spell. As it engulfed a large amount of spiritual energy, it instantly annihilated the sword lights, turning them into specks of fluorescent light that scattered and drifted away.
Tang He's expression changed. He hadn't expected the difference in strength between the two to be so great. The mere pressure of magic power was already so formidable. If they were to unleash their full power, what would become of them?
Tang He was shocked, and fear flashed across his face. He quickly made a gesture and summoned a spirit shield.
In an instant, a hazy white light shone down, forming a transparent and constantly floating barrier.
It appeared incredibly fragile, yet it withstood the overwhelming and violent suppression of the spiritual light.
Upon seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan snorted coldly and took matters into his own hands.
He immediately waved his sleeve. A large amount of magical power surged out, forming a dazzling spiritual light that pressed down.
While not as imposing as Pang Hongbo's work, it still possesses a profound and majestic quality.
Having reached the Purple Mansion stage, one's magical power is as vast as the sea, and one can unleash a torrent of magical power at any moment, forming immense might.
This is why cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage tend to directly unleash their magical power when making a move, unless the opponent is evenly matched.
It can erupt instantly and is not afraid of running out of power. It can be connected with spells, magical artifacts, etc. at any time, and when it starts, it is as powerful as thunder.
Although Lin Xiuyuan's magical power was insufficient, he seemed to have become the last straw that broke the camel's back.
The suppression descended, instantly dimming Tang He's spiritual shield, rendering it powerless to continue resisting, and causing it to fall to the ground.
Tang He's expression changed slightly. He had no time to use any more techniques, so he could only unleash his full power, causing his protective aura to surge forth. However, facing the overwhelming pressure of Pang Hongbo's power, he could barely withstand it and had no strength left to deal with Lin Xiuyuan.
Ultimately, Lin Xiuyuan's powerful magic instantly pierced through the protective aura and sent him flying.
Lin Xiuyuan was not seriously injured. With a thought, his magic power transformed into a spiritual rope that bound him down, directly locking his meridians and dantian, completely imprisoning him and suppressing him to the ground, unable to move.
The room erupted in uproar, everyone watching in shock. They never expected Lin Xiuyuan to make such a surprising and decisive move!
This strength is truly astonishing, prompting one to exclaim in awe:
"As expected of the top seed, even though he's two minor realms below, he was still able to shatter Deacon Tang's protective aura in an instant..."
While his confidants were still hesitating, unsure whether to make a move, Tang He was quickly suppressed and captured. They had not expected Lin Xiuyuan to possess such cultivation and combat power, which shocked them.
"You, how dare you do this? You directly attack one of our sect's stewards! Do you have no respect for the sect's rules?"
Tang He was furious and shocked.
"Sect rules? It's you who doesn't respect the sect rules, Deacon Tang!"
Lin Xiuyuan slowly stood up, walked to him, looked down at him, and said coldly, "I, Lin, was appointed by my sect to be in charge of this place. Is there any room for you to resist my decision? You openly disobeyed my orders for personal gain. I didn't kill you here because there are still sect rules in place. Otherwise, would you still be able to talk to me?"
Lin Xiuyuan snorted coldly and waved his hand, sealing the other party's mouth with spiritual power. He then looked around and saw that everyone was somewhat uneasy, including He Chengji, one of the original leaders!
Lin Xiuyuan smiled slightly, taking the initiative to ease the atmosphere, and said, "Deacon Tang is blinded by greed and makes decisions without regard for the overall situation. I had no choice but to take him down. I will then report to the sect and let the elders decide on the appropriate course of action."
With this stance, it's clear that there's no intention to pursue the matter further.
It was quite obvious that everyone present seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Lin Xiuyuan was perfectly aware of the reason for this, as he had already revealed it previously...
Basically, it's impossible for all the interests from different regions to return to the original sect; only about 70% or 80% will actually flow back! Of course, this excludes rare resources involving elders and above!
Resources from various regions are supplied to the main ancestral temple, with priority given to concentrating on Jiuxiao Mountain and its main peak.
Disciples sent to other regions suffer a significant drop in resource levels, effectively losing most of their opportunities for advancement. They'll lend a hand wherever possible, otherwise, progress in their cultivation will be difficult.
The sects generally turn a blind eye to this.
This situation is difficult to prevent, as the emperor is far away and the mountains are high, which also motivates the disciples sent to the main sect to work harder. Ultimately, they are all disciples of the sect, and if they have the opportunity to be promoted in the future, they will all return to the main sect or continue to contribute to the sect in resource-rich areas.
As long as the return rate of resources is guaranteed to be above 70-80%, then from another perspective, allowing this behavior to continue is not a win-win situation, but it can be considered that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Lin Xiuyuan was well aware of this, and therefore had no intention of conducting a thorough investigation.
There was no intention to target anyone in the first place.
But since someone has spoken out, it's a good opportunity to make an example of them!
Originally, this matter would have required a lot of effort, but thanks to Tang He's intervention, things will go much more smoothly now that this "chicken" has been killed.
As long as Lin Xiuyuan can better manage this place and it doesn't interfere with his decision-making and actions during his tenure, he has no intention of interfering in the interests of this place. All he cares about is the competition for the top position!
Everyone fell silent for a moment. Lin Xiuyuan waved his hand, ordering the disciples outside to take Tang He away and imprison him. Then, he changed the subject and said:
"So, does everyone have any further thoughts on this matter? As I said, the current situation is unpredictable, so it's best to lie low for now and wait until we have a better grasp of the situation or the situation becomes clearer before taking any action."
"Rest assured, everyone, this is no trivial matter. It concerns my performance during my term of duty, and I, Lin, will certainly not simply walk away!"
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