Having dealt with Yu Ding's matter, Yuanshi Tianzun changed the subject. "Guang Chengzi!"
At those words, everyone present perked up. They all knew the real business had begun.
Yu Ding and the other Direct Disciples were no exception, all covertly turning their gazes toward Guang Chengzi.
"This disciple is here."
Feeling those gazes stabbing into his back, Guang Chengzi gave a bitter smile. Ashen-faced, he bowed to Yuanshi Tianzun and said, "This disciple has failed Master's expectations and cultivation. I am no longer worthy of serving as the Chan Teachings' senior Direct Disciple. I ask Master to revoke this disciple's position."
At this point, Guang Chengzi knew full well what awaited him.
Duobao had once been in the position he now occupied. Since that was the case, he might as well take the initiative to confess and ask to be stripped of his position. At least it would look better on the surface, and perhaps he could even retreat in order to advance~
"It is good that you know."
Yuanshi Tianzun nodded and gave Guang Chengzi a deep look before saying, "Effective immediately, Guang Chengzi is stripped of his status as a Direct Disciple and demoted to an Inner Disciple."
Uproar—
Upon hearing this, the Human, Chan, and Jie Sect Disciples present erupted into commotion. Even Li Yun looked at Yuanshi Tianzun in disbelief.
Stripped of his status as a Direct Disciple.
Those simple words carried an entirely different meaning from Sect Master Tongtian's handling of Duobao.
Duobao had merely lost his position as the senior Direct Disciple. At his core, he was still a Direct Disciple, and his standing had not fallen much.
But Guang Chengzi was different.
Even his status as a Direct Disciple had been stripped away. The implications spoke for themselves. If even Direct Disciples could