"Go to Shao Deng Yun?" The three figures froze.
Tang Yi continued: "Shao Deng Yun, a veteran of the former Ning Wang. He was once a great general and knows our Supreme Purity Sect well. Now, the current emperor, in his attempt to purge the former Ning Wang's forces, wanted to strip Shao Deng Yun of his power, which forced him to side with an enemy nation. Shao Deng Yun has now become a minister in an enemy country and occupies a region that was once part of the Yan Kingdom. In the Han Kingdom, he can be said to hold an independent position. Behind him stand former sects from the Yan Kingdom. If we go to him, he will most likely accept us. Secondly, Shao Deng Yun occupies vast lands that will require new people. And now he needs assistants. Shao Deng Yun knows our situation well. Moreover, he once had a good relationship with us. The probability of him accepting us is high!"
Tang Su Su, pointing a finger at Tang Yi, angrily retorted: "Who put such ideas in your head? Was it that traitor, Zhao?"
Luo Yuan Gong and Su Po, brows furrowed, were contemplating the feasibility of Tang Yi's plan. However, after Tang Su Su's reminder, they immediately looked at Tang Yi suspiciously. Could that person from Werewolf Ridge have taken advantage of the Sect Leader's inexperience?
Tang Yi shook her head: "Elder Tang is overthinking. No one told me to do anything. I thought of all this myself. I've always thought this way, I just didn't speak of it."
Tang Su Su waved her hand: "Impossible! I watched you grow up. You couldn't possibly forget the sacred so easily. This is more like that traitor Zhao!"
Tang Yi sighed and slowly said: "I know that perhaps because of the death of Uncle and younger cousin, you hate him. You regret not being able to kill him. But I can swear before the Sect Founder's altar that all of this was my own idea."
Tang Su Su's face twisted, and she suddenly burst out: "I am against abandoning our predecessors!" She quickly turned: "Brothers, do you perhaps wish to abandon our predecessors?"
"Abandoning our predecessors" sounded quite harsh. It caused Luo Yuan Gong and Su Po's expressions to change.
A determined glint flashed in Tang Yi's eyes: "I ask Elder Tang to mind her conduct. Who, in the end, is the Sect Leader? You or I?"
"You..." Tang Su Su pointed her finger at Tang Yi, nearly blurting out: "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be the Sect Leader!"
As she pointed her finger at Tang Yi, Tang Yi pulled out the Sect Leader's tablet:
"I, the Sect Leader, hereby officially declare that I am dismissing Tang Su Su from her post as Elder of Law Enforcement and demoting her to a Law Protecting Disciple. And I will personally assume the position of Elder of Law Enforcement!"
Luo Yuan Gong and Su Po's eyes widened. They hadn't expected to witness such a scene. This usually gentle and soft girl had displayed such a strong character today. Previously, Tang Yi had never dared to say a word against Tang Su Su.
Tang Su Su also froze in place. Her own grand-niece? Her own blood?
Luo Yuan Gong:
"Sect Leader, please calm down. Elder Tang was merely stating her arguments, which can simply be considered. There's no need to take such drastic measures. We request the Sect Leader to revoke her decree!"
Tang Yi turned and looked at him, clearly displaying the Sect Leader's tablet.
"Elder Luo, do you know that the decrees of the Supreme Purity Sect Leader are not to be debated?"
Luo Yuan Gong replied with a benevolent expression: "Of course, I know. I only ask that you do not make decisions in the heat of the moment."
Tang Yi: "Since you know, then according to the sect's laws, I have the authority to make immediate decisions myself. If everyone believes that I am making erroneous decisions, then you may gather all disciples for a vote to impeach the Sect Leader. And if more than 80% vote for impeachment, I will immediately relinquish my post. But as long as I am the Sect Leader, I will not revoke my decree! In short, either remove me from the post of Supreme Purity Sect Leader, or Tang Su Su will be removed from the post of Elder of Law Enforcement. The choice is for the disciples!"
Luo Yuan Gong and Su Po merely trembled. They hadn't thought that this usually calm, gentle, and beautiful girl would become so ruthless and covet Tang Su Su's position. The Sect Founder had indeed not made such a rule in vain, to avoid potential harm to the sect from a single person. And if more than 80% of the disciples at a meeting decide that the Sect Leader should be impeached, then it means the current Sect Leader cannot lead the sect and does not possess their trust. It is better to change.
No one knew that Tang Yi had long understood the obstruction coming from the Law Enforcement Elder Tang Su Su, which was why Tang Yi had been pondering many things to herself. After all, she was her grandmother, and Tang Yi did not want a reputation for not listening to the advice of her elders. But after her uncle said a few words to her: that there was no longer any point in guarding the sect, that the longer the sect remained, the worse it would be for it, and that now the sect itself needed to bravely face reality.
After his words, she became more resolute, yet she still didn't want to sever ties with Tang Su Su. She wanted to give Tang Su Su a chance to listen to her. But in the end, Tang Su Su didn't even listen to her, and immediately began to oppose her! This made Tang Yi realize that some things cannot be avoided. Therefore, only by stripping Tang Su Su of her position could the obstacle on her part be resolved.
"Good, good! Excellent! I will not be the Elder of Law Enforcement!" Tang Su Su said with a laugh. She had never dreamed that the person she trusted most would stab her in the back. She waved her hand sorrowfully:
"You want to leave, then leave. I will stay here and not abandon our predecessors!"
Tang Yi stared intently at her and said: "We will all leave. If someone comes to interfere with the sect, do you think you can handle them alone? Why make needless sacrifices? Grandmother, I will need your help!"
Tang Su Su sneered in response: "What's with such high-minded words? Crossing the river and burning the bridge, yet you still want my help?"
Tang Yi pursed her lips and calmly stated: "Whether you want to or not, you will go. If you don't go, I will expel you from the sect, and you will never enter the Supreme Purity Sect again!"
Tang Su Su angrily retorted: "On what grounds?"
Tang Yi: "On the grounds that it was you who hinted to Song Yang Qing to go to the Southern Mountain Monastery and ambush a sect disciple. Is that not enough?"
At this, Luo Yuan Gong's mouth twisted, and Su Po rolled his eyes. The two men noticed a drastic change in the Sect Leader's character.
"You..." Tang Su Su pointed her finger at her, speaking with a trembling voice. She had put all her strength into making Tang Yi the Sect Leader. And now, everything Tang Su Su had done, Tang Yi was using against her.
In the end, Tang Su Su, smiling bitterly and looking up at the sky, said: "The thirst for power intoxicates a person. Tang Yi, one day you will regret what you have done!"
"Regrets are better than sitting here and waiting for death. I have already decided that I will bear sole responsibility for all mistakes. I alone will face our predecessors!" Tang Yi looked at the others:
"Who else wants to resist?"
The silent Su Po suddenly cupped his hands: "Su Po will follow the Sect Leader's commands!"
Luo Yuan Gong looked at his fellow disciple in surprise. He hadn't expected him to agree so quickly. However, opposing the Sect Leader's decision was, after all, no trifling matter.
Tang Yi stared intently at him.
Luo Yuan Gong ultimately sighed. The Supreme Purity Sect seemed to have no other choice, so he cupped his hands and said:
"I will strictly follow the Sect Leader's instructions!"
Tang Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "We have little time. We need to gather the disciples and move discreetly. Along the way, it's best not to interact with the outside world to prevent rumors from spreading. For now, it's better not to tell the disciples our true intentions. On the other hand, I need someone to go to the northern region first to meet with Shao Deng Yun. We must first have a good talk with him to avoid any unforeseen circumstances."
There were several people in the palace. Luo Yuan Gong and Su Po understood that only the two of them were reliable for this task; Tang Su Su would certainly not be entrusted with it.
Again, Su Po cupped his hands and said: "I have met Shao Deng Yun several times. One could say we are well acquainted. I wish to go to him to eliminate unnecessary risks for the Sect Leader!"
"Good! Without breaking the old, one cannot build the new! So it is decided!" Tang Yi replied decisively.
As soon as Su Po exited the Supreme Purity Palace, he froze. He saw Tu Han standing outside. He had come again.
As the two men exchanged glances, Su Po, with a slight smile, said: "You've done well. Another matter has arisen. Follow me on a long journey..."
"Werewolf Ridge, Zhao Xiong Ge? Him?"
In the capital, at the Song Family residence. Song Jiu Ming paced back and forth. His brows were furrowed, and he said doubtfully:
"Wasn't Zhao Xiong Ge expelled by the Supreme Purity Sect? They say he was almost killed by the Supreme Purity Sect that year. He should have hated the sect, so why did he come to its defense?"
Steward Liu Lu, standing nearby, said: "That is unclear. The Liuxiang Sect says they dare not provoke Zhao Xiong Ge. So they continuously begged for forgiveness. The Liuxiang Sect's strength is indeed insufficient to oppose Zhao Xiong Ge."
Song Jiu Ming waved his hand:
"Zi You will still need to remain in the Liuxiang Sect. No need to trouble them. You go to them yourself. Tell them not to do anything for now. However, it's inconvenient for me to report to the Minister of Public Works that his orders could not be carried out. Only this Zhao Xiong Ge creates difficulties. He honors nothing, knows not the height of the heavens nor the depth of the earth. It is infuriating. On the other hand, few people dare to provoke Zhao Xiong Ge. You tell the Liuxiang Sect to remain silent and keep it a secret for now. Also, contact another sect, send them to the Supreme Purity Sect. It will be a good way to gauge Zhao Xiong Ge's attitude. If he appears again, then we must find a method to eliminate him!"
"Understood." Liu Lu replied.