Whoosh—
As Sect Master Tongtian's words fell, the entire plaza erupted in uproar.
The Human, Chan, and Jie Sect Disciples were all horrified, Li Yun included.
They knew that Duobao's previous actions had enraged the Saint and made Sect Master Tongtian extremely displeased, but they had never imagined the price would be so severe.
Not only had he deliberately restored the other disciples and stripped him of the victor's position, but he had also taken away his title as the senior disciple.
Although he was still a Direct Disciple, Sect Master Tongtian's meaning had been clear. If Duobao behaved himself in the future, then so be it, but if he made another mistake, even his status as a Direct Disciple would be stripped away.
At that thought, many cultivators turned to look at Duobao, their faces filled with schadenfreude.
The Jie Teachings Disciples in particular wore expressions of relief and satisfaction.
Clearly, they had also been dissatisfied with Duobao's previous conduct, and even harbored deep resentment toward him as the senior Direct Disciple.
"Master, I—"
Duobao opened his mouth, instinctively wanting to argue.
He knew how devastating this matter was to him, and he knew even more clearly how severe the blow would be if it were truly decided.
Unfortunately, just as he was about to say something, he met Sect Master Tongtian's disappointed gaze, one that reflected his frustration at Duobao's failure to live up to expectations. The words at his lips were forcibly swallowed back down.
He knew that whatever he said would be meaningless, and whatever he said would change nothing.
Thinking of this, Duobao lowered his head bitterly and bowed. "This disciple understands. In the future, this disciple will definitely not disappoint Master again."
Though he said so, the hatred in Duobao's heart had already reached