Monarch Night

Vice Sect Master No. 8, Xiang Beidou, retorted: "It's not just Marquis. Dongfang Sansan probably can't determine the target person's level now, so he proposed these three levels, wanting to distinguish through battle. Because the generation before Little Han, most were at the peak of Martial Emperor, and the ones with good aptitude have reached Monarch Level or even higher."

Vice Sect Master No. 7, Yu Han Yan, said: "Twelfth Brother, you're wrong. I think, given Dongfang Sansan's identity, he might not care about these Emperor and King levels. He must have another plan. You always like to take things too literally."

Xiang Beidou countered: "Tenth Brother, when has anyone ever figured out Dongfang Sansan's thoughts? We're just discussing, after all, collective wisdom is best."

Yan Nan rubbed his temples in frustration.

Since Xiang Beidou's faction's plan against the Yixin Sect failed last time, Vice Sect Master No. 5, Bai Jing, has barely shown any response, despite being backed by the Yin Shen Palace.

It was Vice Sect Master No. 7, Yu Han Yan's faction, that suddenly surged up, fully attacking the faction of Vice Sect Master No. 8, Xiang Beidou.

Yu Han Yan, having kept a low profile for years, mostly avoiding any involvement, has inexplicably become keenly interested in internal matters and started appearing frequently.

He now clashes with Xiang Beidou every time they meet.

The situation between these two has reached the point where, whatever the other says, the first response is to oppose.

Regardless, I'm not letting him have it easy!

Vice Sect Master No. 3, Bi Changhong, said: "Twelfth Brother, why are you always clashing with your Tenth Brother? You've been at it for a lifetime and it's still not over."

On the surface, these words seemed to admonish both, but upon closer inspection, they leaned towards supporting Yu Han Yan.

Vice Sect Master No. 4, Chen Gu, said: "Exactly, Han Yan, you too. As an elder brother, why hold onto your brother's shortcomings?"

Hmm, Vice Sect Master Chen clearly stands on Xiang Beidou's side.

Vice Sect Master No. 5, Bai Jing, chuckled and said: "Hey, brothers, let's talk things out. I'm not trying to play the elder role here, but our order of rank was set when we swore brotherhood back then. What's there to argue about?"

Another one aligning with Yu Han Yan.

It was evident that everyone was splitting into two factions and starting an argument.

Bang!

Yan Nan slammed his palm on the table, standing up furiously: "What is going on here? Is this a meeting of our Main Sect, or are you fighting for power and gain!? How did it get so chaotic between you all?"

All Vice Sect Masters fell silent.

Sitting quietly with faces as cold as water.

Duan Xiyang stood up without a word and walked out.

"Old Duan, where are you going as Guardian Chief? Sit down!"

Yan Nan yelled in anger.

Duan Xiyang said coldly: "I'm not interested in watching them throw sarcastic jibes at each other, nor do I have the mind for it. I'm going back to sleep."

With that, he strode out the door.

Bi Changhong slammed the table: "Duan Xiyang, who do you think you are talking about?!"

"Whoever it is will know for themselves."

Duan Xiyang's voice echoed from afar, but he said nothing more.

"What a joke!"

Yan Nan's fury almost made his white beard puff out: "You've all lived for thousands of years as Old Demons, and now sitting at the same table, you've started fighting for power...tsk tsk, I underestimated you all."

Yu Han Yan replied: "Fifth Brother, you needn't say more. It's obvious to anyone that our Twelfth Brother wants to be the seventh Vice Sect Master. I've not cared for years and have no interest in it. If Xiang Beidou came directly to me, saying he wants to advance, I'd give way to my brother, no problem. But playing tricks secretly is a no-go! I must defend my dignity then."

"I can give it to you, but I can't be brought down by you! It's that simple!"

Xiang Beidou furiously said: "Tenth Brother, you're raining slanders and talking nonsense. When did I ever want to be the seventh? Aren't both the seventh and eighth in the back?"

Bi Changhong coldly replied: "Being at the back doesn't suit you? Or do you want to be the leader?"

The gathering fell apart at once.

The five people got into a heated argument.

Bang!

Yan Nan slammed his hand on the table again, making a deafening noise.

Instantly, everyone quieted down.

Yan Nan's face was stern, pointing outside: "Get out! Come back when you're done arguing!"

"If you can't finish arguing, then fight. Whoever survives comes back in!"

Immediately, the five of them went silent.

"What on earth is wrong with you all!"

Yan Nan was infuriated.

It had been a long time since a meeting was called, and now that everyone was together, they were met with such chaos.

"I'm telling you, if Big Brother and Third Brother weren't absent, think about what they would do in their place!"

"At such old ages, getting tied up and whipped in front of the entire headquarters isn't pleasant, is it?"

With a flick of his hand.

With a snap.

A dark, unknown material whip was placed on the table. The spirit wood table let out a creak.

This showed the weight of the whip.

With a swoosh.

The five people's backs straightened instantly.

Each of their eyes flashed with a look of apprehension.

Yan Nan said coldly: "It's the family law left by Big Brother, which you're all acquainted with, right? From now on, if I catch this sort of behavior again, we'll abide by the rules. And at that time, don't blame Fifth Brother for not saving face for any of you!"

The five of them bowed simultaneously: "Yes, we were in the wrong. Fifth Brother, please calm your anger."

Bi Changhong had already brought over Dongfang Sansan's letter, studying it with a serious expression: "This letter, I've studied for a long time. Dongfang Sansan is very cunning. Fifth Brother is right; one should never let their guard down with Dongfang Sansan, no matter the time."