"First City—it is time for us to call the shots." Gu Pengcheng had gathered a group of Lineage members to discuss matters. "We are also descendants of the Immortal Emperor Realm ancestor. We cannot be completely cast aside just because our generation is lower.
"That little girl is merely in the Dao Integration Realm. Does she have the qualifications to take charge of First City?
"Once I become the master of First City, none of you will be shortchanged."
The members of the other branches all looked at Gu Pengcheng with beaming smiles, nodding repeatedly in delight.
They were imagining how many resources and benefits they would receive once they held power.
Just then, Gu Qingcheng entered with more than thirty people.
"Great-aunt!"
Everyone present greeted Gu Qingcheng awkwardly.
Gu Qingcheng's seniority was simply terrifying. No matter how unconvinced they were, they could not deny their own bloodline.
Gu Qingcheng glanced over everyone and nodded. "You are all here. Good!
"Gu Pengcheng has rebelled against his superiors, defied the elders of the Lineage, and undermined the unity of the Lineage. He is to be executed immediately!"
Hearing Gu Qingcheng's icy words, everyone was dumbfounded.
What was she saying?
Gu Pengcheng came back to his senses, his expression changing. "Great-aunt, who has been spouting such nonsense? Everything I, Gu Pengcheng, have done has been worthy of the Lineage... unlike certain people, who are unworthy of their position yet abuse their status to act recklessly."
The others hurriedly chimed in as well. "Great-aunt, Ancestor Gu Pengcheng is the pillar holding up the Lineage. Who made such a thoughtless decision?"
Did they truly not know what was going on?
They were merely speaking in veiled barbs.
"I made the decision!" Gu Qingcheng said flatly. "This time, because Gu Pengcheng truly deserves death, only