After many twists and turns, Wang Daoyuan finally returned to Yuquan Peak three days later.
He did not return to his cave, but went straight to the executive hall beside the Jade Dragon Spring to report the situation of his trip to the great elder Wang Zhiren.
Previously, a small number of casual cultivators who participated in exterminating the monsters had returned, and some news about the unfavorable battle situation had been reported.
However, none of the people who participated in the extermination of the monster beasts with the head of the Wang family have returned, and the elders who stayed behind were all anxious. Seeing Wang Daoyuan's return, Wang Zhiren was overjoyed and immediately called a meeting of the family elders to reassure everyone.
After all, the head of the royal family and the designated heir to the clan head are among them during this trip. If something unexpected happens, the family will inevitably fight for power.
After a while, the elders of the Wang family who were still on Yuquan Peak rushed to the meeting hall. There were ten elders in the Wang family, two of whom were alive and dead outside. The ninth uncle, Wang Shoude, was in charge in Qinglifang City, and there were seven elders on Yuquan Peak who dealt with daily matters.
affairs.
As soon as the elders arrived, they surrounded Wang Daoyuan and asked questions. After everyone gathered, Wang Zhiren said: "Quiet, everyone is here. Let's first listen to Daoyuan and tell him what happened."
Wang Daoyuan briefly described the process from the conflict outside Jinyan City to the escape of the Qi Practitioner monks, and said solemnly: "The elders of the Netherworld Sect ordered the Qi Practitioner monks to evacuate, and the Foundation Establishment monks resisted the spiritual insects. Before we evacuated,
The clan leader made it clear: If he fails to come back, the twelfth uncle Wang Shouye will succeed him as the clan leader; if the twelfth uncle fails to come back, the third brother Wang Daochang will succeed him as the clan leader."
After hearing what Wang Daoyuan relayed, the elders were not suspicious, because Wang Shouye was the designated heir of the family, and Wang Daochang had been praised many times by the clan leader for his calm personality and being a candidate to be the clan leader. These words were reasonable and without any doubt.
However, believing in one's heart and believing with one's mouth are two different things. Although there is no doubt about Wang Daoyuan's words, after all, they are just empty words without any witnesses or material evidence.
At this time, a middle-aged elder said: "Is there any evidence for Dao Yuan's statement?"
This middle-aged elder's name is Wang Shoufeng. He is ranked sixth among his peers and has very good qualifications. He is second only to Wang Shouye among his peers and is twenty years older than Wang Shouye.
Before Wang Shouye started to practice, he had always been the family's key training target, and he was likely to become a foundation-building monk in the future and inherit the position of patriarch.
However, Wang Shouye suddenly emerged, with the best qualifications after the ancestor of the Wang family, and he completely defeated Wang Shoufeng.
Since then, Wang Shouye's cultivation has progressed rapidly, reaching the peak of Qi training earlier than Wang Shoufeng. Moreover, Wang Shouye is open-minded and does not seek personal gain, and has a high prestige in the family. Wang Shoufeng, on the other hand, is too selfish and not very upright.
Not a qualified heir.
After Wang Shouye reached the peak of Qi training, he was appointed as the heir to the clan leader. In the future, if the family obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill by selling iron and steel, it would naturally be handed over to him.
Wang Shoufeng has always held a grudge against Wang Shouye, thinking that Wang Shouye had taken away what originally belonged to him.
This time Wang Shouye's life and death were unknown outside, which gave him an opportunity to take back what originally belonged to him.
Although Wang Shoufeng asked this question knowingly and everyone knew it was true, Wang Daoyuan really couldn't provide any evidence.
"Since there is no proof, it is impossible to prove the truth or falsehood. How should we decide on the candidate for the clan leader?"
Wang Daoyuan fell into deep thought: When the clan leader said this, he didn't leave anything behind. Uncle Liu made it clear that he didn't want to recognize him and wanted to seize power to become the clan leader. He was not an elder, nor did he have any real power, so he had no say in this matter.
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In desperation, he had to resort to a delaying tactic: "When the clan leader said this, ten of us were present. Since I can escape back, other clan members may not be able to escape.
If anyone can escape and come back, let him tell you what the patriarch said. If it is consistent with what I told you, it will prove that this is true. What do you think, elders?"
Wang Zhiren was afraid that Wang Shoufeng would make another mistake, so he said: "What you say makes sense. Let's wait until the next clan member comes back before making a decision."
In addition to the chief elder, there were three elders who joined in, giving them a numerical advantage.
Wang Shoufeng had no excuse to object, and agreed with Wang Daoyuan's words, saying: "Daoyuan's words are reasonable, but the family cannot be without an owner for a day. Before that, there must be someone to act as the patriarch."
Two elders echoed Wang Shoufeng's words.
Wang Daoyuan thought secretly: Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and the family is not harmonious! There are two factions. If they develop in the future, they may not be able to form a unified family.
With the clan leader sitting in charge, no one dared to make a fuss. Now that the clan leader had gone out and had not returned, the first elder could not suppress the people, so these three elders jumped out and made a fuss.
However, Wang Daoyuan had no choice. Regardless of seniority, strength or real power, he was not qualified to express his position and could only watch.
Suddenly, a domineering momentum came over, and everyone was a little breathless. Then, an old but domineering voice came: "How about I act as the patriarch of the clan?"
This voice made Wang Daoyuan feel familiar and strange at the same time. It was definitely Taigong Wang Jize. What seemed strange to Wang Daoyuan was that Wang Jize had always spoken in an amiable manner, and he had never found that the old man had such a domineering side.
Wang Jize has been staying at the Sutra Library and has not been involved in clan affairs. Everyone has forgotten that there is such a supreme elder in the clan.
Wang Jize, who had white beard and white hair, walked into the door of the parliament hall. His originally stooped waist became as straight as a pine tree.
"I, as an elder, assume the authority of the patriarch on behalf of the clan. What do you think?"
The Grand Elder and the other four people were overjoyed and even said they had no objections. Although Wang Shoufeng and the other three people were very unhappy, they did not dare to raise objections.
The position of Supreme Elder is usually held by the elder of the clan leader, and his cultivation level must be high enough. His status is not lower than that of the clan leader, or even higher, but he just doesn't care about things and has no real power.
However, the Supreme Elder has a great power, which is to depose the patriarch. At this time, the patriarch has not returned from abroad, so the Supreme Elder temporarily takes over the duties of the patriarch, which is reasonable and reasonable.
Wang Daoyuan is not qualified to express his position in front of the elders. This is the rule of the family. In front of the Supreme Elder, the elders are also not qualified to object. This is also the rule.
Seeing Wang Shoufeng and the other three people being defeated, Wang Daoyuan felt very happy. Although he was not familiar with this sixth uncle, Wang Shoufeng had to fight for power and profit when the family's survival was critical. In this way, a person who neglected public affairs for personal reasons became the clan leader.
The family will soon be done playing.
"Since you all have no objections, I will issue the order. From today on, Zhiren will have full authority to handle all family affairs. When the family was in danger, Shoufeng still had selfish motives and closed himself up at home to think about his mistakes. He was not allowed to go out without orders from me or the clan leader.
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The remaining elders protect the foundation of the family. Preparing for the worst, I personally went to Qinglifang City to bring Daochang back. If Zhi'an and Shouye cannot come back, I will let Daochang take over as the clan leader.
Anyone who acts for his own selfish interests regardless of the survival of his family will be severely punished."