Chapter 1638 - 1603: The Wind Eagle Clan's Division

"Divine Hall Elder?"

Instructor Zhu Wu glanced at Yang Xiao and suddenly shouted,

"You think you're a Divine Hall Elder? Then I'm Thanos Saint! Take my punch!"

Instructor Zhu Wu launched a punch towards Yang Xiao, with a powerful killing aura surging forth.

Yang Xiao smiled, raised his hand, and met Zhu Wu's punch head-on.

"Boom!"

Zhu Wu's body was sent flying backward with a loud crash, hitting the defense wall of the practice field and sliding down.

His right arm was directly broken, causing immense pain.

At the moment Yang Xiao struck, Zhu Wu already felt an inexplicable fear, but by then, he was unable to dodge.

When Zhu Wu's arm broke and his body was flung away, he finally realized the terrifying combat power Yang Xiao possessed, which was why he appeared so arrogant.

At that moment, the dozens of students present were all stunned.

Instructor Zhu Wu was at the Empire Level Advanced realm, a myth of invincibility in their eyes, yet he was so fragile before Yang Xiao.

Especially Gu Yezhi, who watched Yang Xiao with a complex heart.

She had just heard Gai Shaoying call Yang Xiao his master, meaning Gai Shaoying's amazing transformation was due to this formidable master.

Zhu Wu struggled to get up from the ground, alarmed, and looked at Yang Xiao,

"Who exactly are you?"

Yang Xiao faintly smiled,

"There's no harm in telling you. I am the King of the Central Continent Empire, the newly-appointed elder of the Divine Hall Elder Council, Yang Xiao!"

"Buzz!"

Zhu Wu's mind went blank.

Yang Xiao was a hot topic in the past couple of years. Although Zhu Wu had never met him, many had heard of Yang Xiao's legendary tales.

Whether it was unifying the Central Continent and establishing the Central Continent Empire or becoming a newly-appointed elder of the Divine Hall, these were astonishing feats.

Zhu Wu never dreamed that one day he would encounter Yang Xiao at the school's martial stage, much less engage in a duel.

Regardless of whether Zhu Wu believed the terrifying person in front of him was Yang Xiao, one thing was clear: Yang Xiao could defeat him in one strike, meaning at least Emperor Level Realm cultivation, on par with the school principal.

Based on Zhu Wu's personal assessment, Yang Xiao was at least ten times more formidable than the principal.

Zhu Wu could only concede and immediately bowed deeply:

"I apologize, Elder Yang, I acted rudely. Please have mercy on me!"

"No need to be polite, ignorance is not a crime. I'm leaving now."

With these words, he left the school with Gai Shaoying.

Yang Xiao didn't want to linger there, especially to avoid the Snow Wolf Clan's clan leader seeking him for a drink and to curry favor.

They exited the school and headed straight out of the city, flying towards Nolan Ancient City.

Along the way, Gai Shaoying was exhilarated, sweeping away past gloom and melancholy, becoming lively and sharp-eyed, full of energy and confidence.

Strength had given him confidence.

Since Gai Shaoying was now at the Empire Level Advanced realm, their flying speed was swift, reaching Nolan Ancient City by dusk.

Gai Shaoying returned with excitement, greeting people warmly as he walked the streets.

The entire Wind Eagle Clan knew him.

"Hey, isn't it Shaoying returning?"

"Where did young Shaoying go adventuring all this time?"

"You look more spirited every day."

Gai Shaoying would reply casually but noticed odd expressions in people's words and demeanor, though he couldn't pinpoint what it was.

"Young master, you're finally back!"

A middle-aged man suddenly appeared and greeted Gai Shaoying.

Gai Shaoying was startled and joyfully said,

"Uncle Gu Teng, hello."

Uncle Gu Teng was a servant at their home, working there for years; he was considered family rather than a mere servant.

"Young master!"

Uncle Gu Teng grabbed Gai Shaoying's hand, choked with emotion, tears suddenly streaming down.

Gai Shaoying was taken aback,

"Uncle Gu Teng, what's happened? Did something happen?"

"Young master,"

"Speak quickly, you're worrying me to death."

"You must rush home and see, the Second Elder is forcing the master to relinquish the clan leader's authority."

"What?"

"They're all saying young master is useless, incapable of leading the Wind Eagle Clan into the future, and that the master is too old, needing to retire."

"Shameless!"

Hearing this, Gai Shaoying soared ahead.

Yang Xiao followed behind him.

Inside the Wind Eagle Clan's Clan Chief Mansion, hundreds stood, all key figures of the Wind Eagle Clan.

The group split into two factions, one led by Clan Leader Gai Cheng, about a hundred in number, and the other led by the Second Elder, numbering around two hundred.

The Second Elder, Gai Long, had long coveted the position of clan leader, and now he was finally declaring his intentions with a group of clan elites.

"Gai Cheng, the facts are clear now. You've led the Wind Eagle Clan for decades, and we've been in decline, now even overtaken by the Heavenly Dragon Tribe,

more crucially, your son Gai Shaoying is useless, incapable of carrying the future of the Wind Eagle Clan. At this point, for the future of our clan, you should relinquish the clan leadership."

Gai Cheng sneered,

"Gai Long, why don't you just say you want me to hand the leadership directly to you? Isn't that what you want?"

"What's wrong with that? Am I not qualified to be the clan leader? My cultivation isn't inferior to yours, and more importantly, I have a good son. My son has already surpassed to the Empire Level Realm, a standout among the young generation of the Wind Eagle Clan, far more qualified than your son to be the future clan leader."

"Ridiculous, your son and you—do I even need to speak of your characters? You're narrow-minded, vengeful, malicious and cruel. If the Wind Eagle Clan falls into your hands, it would truly be the end."

"Humph, Gai Cheng, today you'll hand over power, willing or not, or we won't agree."

Behind Gai Long, more than two hundred people echoed in unison:

"That's right, the Wind Eagle Clan isn't for you alone to decide. We all have voting rights."

Behind Gai Cheng, more than a hundred people immediately retorted:

"The clan leader has led the Wind Eagle Clan, his merits and efforts are evident to all, you can't be so ungrateful,

we absolutely do not agree with handing it over to Gai Long."

"I demand the clan leader relinquishes power today."

"Let's see what you can do."

"Want a fight?"

"Bring it, who's afraid?"

...

The two factions were on the brink of exploding.

Gai Long looked at Gai Cheng, coldly laughing,

"Gai Cheng, aren't you one to pride yourself on prioritizing the big picture of the Wind Eagle Clan? Do you want to see the Wind Eagle Clan splitting into two factions, become an eternal sinner of the clan?"

"You? Gai Long, you're the one splitting the Wind Eagle Clan."

"Then open your eyes and see who's got more support, you or me?"

Objectively, among the over three hundred key members present, over two hundred supported Gai Long.

Gai Cheng saw the imminent clash, sighed deeply, and said:

"Fine, I will hand over power to you, but I have two conditions."

"What conditions?"

"First, you cannot pass the Wind Eagle Clan leader position to your son. Second, as the clan leader, your commands must receive majority approval from the Elder Association before enactment.

If you disagree, even if it means the clan splits or I die in battle today, I will not agree."