"We demand that the clan leader relinquish jurisdiction!"
Seeing the situation, the six family heads immediately pressed forward, giving Feng Xiuhua no chance to catch her breath.
“You, all of you…”
Feng Xiuhua was so angry that her bones were cracking, and she couldn't utter a single complete sentence while pointing at them.
It's you! It's all your fault!
Finally, he fixed his gaze on Shen Zhao, who looked completely unconcerned.
"Shen Zhao, did you orchestrate all of this? From the moment Su Yunying returned to Qifeng Mountain, you were planning all of this, weren't you?"
"Yes, it's me."
Shen Zhao slammed the cork into the mouth of the gourd, then got up and walked over to Feng Xiuhua.
"From the moment I sent Yunying with Luo Fengjiao into Qifeng Mountain, I began planning how to give her complete control over the Fire Phoenix Clan."
Because from the beginning I knew that when you removed her mother from the family tree, you knew you wouldn't easily let her become the young master.
Therefore, my first step was to have Yunying win the Southern Region Immortal Martial Arts Competition to create momentum.
The second step was to have Liang Hao and Linghu Ming accompany Yun Ying to Qifeng Mountain to join the scheme.
I know the Divine Phoenix Ruins are about to open. The Fire Phoenix Clan has declined and is simply unable to achieve anything within the secret realm under the suppression of the Nether, Ice, and Spirit Clans.
However, once you understand Su Yunying's strength and the two outstanding protectors beside her, you see hope and believe that you can gain more benefits from Yunying and the other two.
This was intended to demonstrate your authority as clan leader, but what you didn't expect was that Yun Ying would achieve results far exceeding your expectations.
Furthermore, he received the inheritance left by the Divine Phoenix, which gave you hope for the revival of the Fire Phoenix clan, but also made you feel a strong sense of apprehension towards Yun Ying.
Given Yun Ying's performance and exceptional talent, once she assumes the position of young master, she will undoubtedly gain the unwavering support of the entire Fire Phoenix Clan.
In contrast, you, with your mediocre abilities, will inevitably lose power as a result. Of course, you are unwilling to be manipulated like this, so you will start to do everything in your power to prevent Yunying from becoming the young master.
And they even plotted to get Yun Ying to obtain the Phoenix Marrow Pill to enhance their own cultivation foundation and further solidify their position—all of this I had already foreseen back in Daliang City.”
Feng Xiuhua looked at Shen Zhao with disbelief.
How can there be such a terrifying person?
"Impossible! You're talking nonsense!" Feng Xiuhua shouted angrily. "Since you already knew everything would happen, why didn't you show yourself sooner?"
"This is my third step," Shen Zhao chuckled. "If I had appeared here too early, Yun Ying could at most have become the young master of Qifeng Mountain."
Even if she could completely control Qifeng Mountain, it would take at least ten years. After all, with you as the clan leader, I can't resort to excessive methods.
Coincidentally, Linghu Ming entrusted me with some trivial matters in the Central Region, which provided me with the perfect excuse to leave.
This is all so that you don't understand me thoroughly, because if you discover that my only weakness is Yunying,
You'll definitely use her as a hostage to make me hesitate and dare not openly confront you.
Yunying is a kind and easy-going person at heart. Even if we don't get along, she can simply leave with me.
But since I've decided to let Yunying take control of Qifeng Mountain, how could I go back on my word?
"You...you...you actually..."
"So when I appeared, you knew practically nothing about me, and even if you did, it was all hearsay."
They had absolutely no idea what kind of person I was, which allowed me to execute the final step of my plan.
"You know I deliberately used the excuse that the various clan heads didn't agree to Yunying becoming the young master, so I summoned them to Qifeng Mountain in the name of my clan leader."
Once they reach Qifeng Mountain, your true purpose can be achieved.
"That's right, it seems you're not entirely stupid, just that you realized it too late. If you voluntarily let Yunying take the position of young master, then all my plans will be forced to be shelved."
Actually, I could just use force to force you to submit.
However, if they did this, Yunying's legitimacy in controlling Qifeng Mountain would easily be questioned by the Phoenix Clan.
After all, Yun Ying's name wasn't on the Fire Phoenix clan's genealogy before, and the Phoenix lineage places great importance on bloodline and reputation. I had no choice but to resort to this tactic.
"So, Clan Chief, can you now hand over the Fire Phoenix Jade Seal and relinquish control of Qifeng Mountain to Yunying?"
That's terrifying, absolutely terrifying.
The man before her had not even arrived at Qifeng Mountain yet, but he had already begun to plan everything for Su Yunying to take control of Qifeng Mountain.
Such meticulous thinking, such cunning and shrewdness.
When Feng Xiuhua met Shen Zhao's gaze, there was only endless fear in it.
“Fine, I’m willing to hand over all the tokens of power in Qifeng Mountain, but you must guarantee that I can leave safely.”
Now that things have come to this, everything is lost. The clansmen don't support him, and he's no match for them in terms of strength. What else can he do?
Let's save our lives first.
"Okay, no problem."
Having received Shen Zhao's promise, Feng Xiuhua had no choice but to hand over the Fire Phoenix Jade Seal, which represented the patriarch's token.
Shen Zhao immediately had Huang Qi verify the authenticity of the document. After confirming it was genuine, he looked at Feng Xiuhua and said, "You can leave now."
I will tell your people that the chieftain is unwell. He caught a cold during a meeting and has been diagnosed as being unable to continue serving as chieftain.
As the young master, Su Yunying will handle all affairs of Qifeng Mountain on your behalf.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Literal meaning."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Zhao struck Feng Xiuhua's head with a palm strike.
In an instant, a surge of true energy penetrated his entire body, shattering all his meridians and even causing his dantian to crumble.
"puff--"
Feng Xiuhua coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground instantly.
"I'm sorry, but I can't keep an unstable element around Yunying. I promise to spare your life, but I didn't say I wouldn't take action against you."
This scene was so shocking that the six people in the hall almost wet themselves.
Shen Zhao intentionally made them witness this scene.
This is to establish authority and create momentum.
"The clan leader has suddenly fallen ill with a cold during a meeting and needs to rest. No one is allowed to disturb him without permission."
With that, Shen Zhao turned and left the hall expressionlessly, leaving behind a group of trembling Fire Phoenix Clan members...
On the other side of the Phoenix Drinking Pool, Ji Bingyan accompanied Su Yunying as they strolled through a beautiful flower garden.
After walking around the Phoenix Drinking Pond, Su Yunying stopped and pondered in an area fragrant with orchids.
Ji Bingyan: "I never expected Qifeng Mountain to have such beautiful scenery. This has truly broadened my horizons."
Su Yunying did not reply, but squatted down in front of a flat rock, gazing blankly at the land below that was full of spiritual flowers and exotic plants.
Suddenly, she whispered, "This is fine."
"What?" Ji Bingyan asked, puzzled.
Su Yunying smiled, said nothing, and got up to walk out of the Phoenix Drinking Pool.
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