Elder Hong's thoughts churned. He swept his gaze across the hall, his eyes grief-stricken yet resolute, and spoke loudly. "Everyone, those who believe we need to choose a new Sect Leader may raise their hands!"
He wanted to see just how many people Elder Miao had won over. He also wanted to see how chaotic Donghua Immortal Sect would become if this turmoil continued!
Elder Miao and Immortal Lord He raised their hands first. Elder Xu of the Law Enforcement Hall followed close behind, and Elder Meng raised his hand high as well.
In an instant, eight of the thirteen core elders had raised their hands.
Among the Elder Council seated below, nearly half had raised their hands too.
Elder Hong stared blankly at the many hands held aloft, as though his soul had left his body.
He couldn't understand why things had turned out this way. Even if Elder Miao had planned this long in advance, how could he have swayed so many people all at once?
As Acting Sect Leader, he wouldn't claim to have been perfect, but he had done his utmost, working nearly from dawn to dusk. How could so many people oppose him?
"No, something's wrong. Something's very wrong. That surnamed Miao doesn't have this kind of prestige. The only thing that could bring so many people together is profit."
Elder Hong was no fool; Sect Leader Zhu had chosen him as his successor. In an instant, he had identified the crux of the matter.
He spoke loudly. "Very well. Since this is the will of the majority, I, Hong, won't go against it. However, whether the Sect Leader's position should be put up for a new selection isn't for me to decide. Neither Elder Miao nor the rest of you can decide it either.