Zhang Hongyuan's Resentment Toward the Lineage! The People's Choice! Execute the Traitors!

Looking at Hao Cheng, who was surrounded in a circle, Li Qing, who had previously helped Zhang Xuanchen deliver the message, showed an expression of disbelief.

Because Hao Cheng was the one who served as a gatekeeper with him in the Lineage Main Hall yesterday.

The two are good friends; they were chatting and laughing together last night, and made plans to see the splendor of those above the Foundation Establishment.

Her lips twitched, and tears welled in the corners of her eyes.

He pointed his longsword at Hao Cheng and loudly questioned him:

Hao Cheng! Why did you betray your Lineage!

Why!"

Given the Clan Leader's status and position, there was absolutely no need for him to wrong Hao Cheng.

That would be completely pointless.

Moreover, in that instant when he was being watched by the Clan Leader, his consciousness became uncontrollably blurred, and he subconsciously felt regret for the wrong things he had done in the past.

Even questioning myself.

Fortunately, that feeling came and went quickly.

Otherwise, he might develop Inner Demon because of this.

Therefore, the Clan Leader did indeed cultivate some kind of Pupil Technique that allows one to see through people's hearts.

He said Hao Cheng was an informant for the Bihai Immortal Sect, and that must be true!

Thump!

Already feeling flustered and guilty, Hao Cheng couldn't withstand the pressure from the Zhang Family's higher-ups and his friend's accusations, and he knelt down.

Surprisingly, he did not defend himself.

Bang bang bang!

He kowtowed three times to Zhang Xuanchen.

His forehead was cut open, and blood splattered onto the bluestone bricks.

"Sorry!

Clan Leader! Elders!

My Lineage has treated me very well, but I have no choice but to do this.

I am willing to die to atone for my sins!

Seeing the scene before him, Zhang Xuanchen remained completely unmoved.

Describe the fleeting moment you witnessed.

He said in a deep voice, "Is it because of that female disciple from the Bihai Immortal Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Hao Cheng was taken aback, then a happy expression appeared on his face.

He said gently, "Yes, I am seventy-six years old this year."

From the age of seventeen until now, he has had twenty-three wives and Concubine.

However, they did not have any children.

I don't believe in superstitions. In order to prevent the Hao Family from dying out, I have been working hard to ensure the continuation of the Hao Family bloodline.

But all attempts ended in failure.

Until I met Yaru, she successfully became pregnant with my child. At first, I didn't know that he was a disciple of the Bihai Immortal Sect.

I only found out after she got pregnant, but it doesn't matter, I'd do anything for her.

Hao Cheng spoke with a gentle expression, clearly showing his deep obsession with having a child.

It could even be described as a state of madness.

Giving someone the chance to bear a child would probably drive them to suicide, let alone betray the Zhang Family.

But, is that child really his?

When he was young and his cultivation level was very low, he tried to marry more than twenty wives Concubine but failed. As he grew older and his cultivation level increased, he finally succeeded.

Unfortunately, that woman happened to be from the Bihai Immortal Sect.

Zhang Xuanchen wouldn't believe it if there wasn't something fishy going on.

Well, he's going to die anyway, so let him die happily.

He sealed off his cultivation level and said in a deep voice:

"Hao Cheng, a third- Family General, has betrayed his Lineage; this crime deserves death!"

"Yes, Patriarch!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's order, two disciples from the Enforcement Hall stepped forward and took Hao Cheng to the Enforcement Hall to be beheaded!

No one pleaded for him.

Regardless of the reason, anyone who harms the interests of the Lineage or betrays the Lineage is guilty of an unforgivable crime!

He sighed inwardly and turned his gaze to Zhang Hongyuan.

Zhang Hongyuan gazed calmly at Zhang Xuanchen.

"It's my turn, isn't it?"

He chuckled and slowly walked towards the platform.

"Zhang Hongyuan! How dare you!" A clansman was furious when he saw that Zhang Hongyuan dared to disrespect the Clan Leader.

I want to take it down.

"Let him come up." Zhang Xuanchen's voice wasn't loud, but it was incredibly authoritative.

The clansmen made way for Zhang Hongyuan.

No one stepped forward to stop them.

Zhang Xuanchen watched Zhang Hongyuan walk towards him step by step.

It's clear from the other person's memories that he was very dissatisfied with the Lineage's higher-ups.

The specific reason is unknown.

He also wanted to hear what exactly made him choose to betray his Lineage.

If there are any problems within the Lineage, they can be addressed promptly.

Zhang Hongyuan walked up to Zhang Xuanchen, his eyes showing no respect whatsoever, only disdain.

In his eyes, he was nothing but a greenhorn; what qualifications did he have to serve as the Zhang Clan Patriarch?

He reached out, wanting to pat Zhang Xuanchen's shoulder, but his hand could only hover in the air; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't put it down.

Zhang Xuanchen stared at him with a cold expression and said:

"Zhang Hongyuan, please have some self-respect!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Zhang Hongyuan immediately threw his head back and burst into laughter, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.

"Haha, yes, you are now the Clan Leader."

I should respect you.

But do you deserve it?

You're just a greenhorn who hasn't even grown his first hair yet, what makes you think you can be the Clan Leader of the Lineage?

You've gotten to where you are today entirely because of your father's and the elders' favoritism!

From a young age, you could freely enter and exit the Lineage's treasury, and you could ask for any Cultivation Method Law Technique or spells you wanted to practice.

He never lacked Spirit Stone.

Whatever rare or heavenly materials and earthly treasures you desire, your father and the elders will do everything in their power to find them for you.

Now, at the young age of twenty, he has become the Clan Leader of the Lineage.

But what about us?!

Zhang Hongyuan turned around, looked at the Lineage, and stretched out his arms:

When we turn eighteen, we are all required to go to the Lineage's Spirit Vein land and stay there for three years to contribute to the Lineage business.

Three years from now, I'll still have to work hard to earn Family Contribution Point to exchange for Cultivation Resources. How will I have time to cultivate then!

How can someone with Five-element Spiritual Root break through to the Foundation Establishment without sufficient time and resources?

Ah?!

What makes you think you have access to endless Cultivation Resources?

Why?!

Everyone, tell me, why?

Zhang Hongyuan's voice was deafening, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets, and he secretly felt proud of himself for speaking so well.

The clansmen would surely respond in unison to their opposition against Zhang Xuanchen.

However, what his tribesmen said next left him dumbfounded.

"Damn it? How come I never realized Zhang Hongyuan was an idiot before?"

Could it be because I got kicked in the head by a donkey two years ago?

"Zhang Hongyuan, how dare you! You beast are unworthy to be Zhang Family Disciple!"

"So it turns out it's because he's too useless, doesn't want to work hard, and yet still wants resources while daydreaming?"

If he can reach the Foundation Establishment, then I can at least break through to the Nascent Soul, right?

His Lineage raised him until he was eighteen, but instead of being grateful, he resented his Lineage.

I could eat two pounds of this guy!

If you're dissatisfied with your Lineage, then get out and become Rogue Cultivator!

"Hahaha, a fool like that, once he leaves the Lineage and loses Lineage protection, he probably won't survive three chapters, right?"

"The Moon Gazing Lake in the clan was originally unused. It was developed by the Clan Leader when he was eight years old. The magnificent buildings that the Lineage has now are designed by the Clan Leader."

The Lineage is spread across dozens of Market Ward, and the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild in Immortal City was established under the planning of the Clan Leader.

The method for advancing the First-grade Low-tier Warm Velvet Chicken of the Fire Maple Mountain Lineage to First-grade Mid-tier was discovered by the Clan Leader.

The recipe for the First-grade Top-tier Crimson Stamen Spirit Liquid was donated by the Clan Leader.

These contributions are beyond the reach of even the Lineage elders, aren't they?

Isn't it only right that the Lineage gives them some preferential treatment and Spirit Stone?

What else is there to rely on? Is this enough?

"Hahaha, you haven't finished yet! There's also that Yao Beast Egg with the potential to break through to the Golden Core stage, and the two Purple Gold War Lion..."

"If you're so capable, why don't you go and get a Yao Beast Egg with the potential to become a Golden Core cultivator!"

The clansmen chattered amongst themselves, and the more they talked, the darker Zhang Hongyuan's face became.

His expression gradually changed from smug to ferocious.

These Lineage have all made their announcements, and he knows it, but he harbors resentment and is unwilling to admit it.