Huang Xiao had not expected these Elders to take such an attitude.
But on second thought, he could understand it.
He had discovered how powerful the Patriarch was. With an expert like that presiding over the Wild Ox Sect, they stood only to gain and had nothing to lose.
They had supported the First Grand Elder's earlier bid for the position of Sect Master simply because they wanted some changes in the Wild Ox Sect.
But even after his breakthrough, the First Grand Elder was still somewhat weaker than the Sect Master.
They still had no idea just how much change he could bring about.
The changes the Patriarch could bring, however, were absolutely beyond anything the First Grand Elder could match.
With such a comparison, anyone would know which side held the advantage.
"What about you two?" Huo Lian glanced at the Sect Master and the First Grand Elder and asked mildly.
"I am willing to step down," the Sect Master immediately said. "The position of Sect Master rightfully belongs to you, Senior."
"Junior Brother? You..." The First Grand Elder was somewhat dumbfounded.
He had not expected his junior brother to compromise so quickly.
When they had been fighting over it just now, he had refused to yield an inch.
But he had to admit that this man's strength was far too overwhelming for them to resist at all.
"It seems you're still unconvinced." Huo Lian glanced at the First Grand Elder.
"I wouldn't dare." The First Grand Elder's heart lurched, and he hurriedly said, "Having you serve as Sect Master is everyone's shared wish, Senior."
He had a feeling that if he dared defy this man, the man would kill him without the slightest hesitation.
He did not want to die such a miserable death.
"Is that so?"