At the beginning of the meeting, several elders reported in turn on matters such as Lineage businesses and the allocation of Cultivation Resources. Everything proceeded in an orderly manner, and the atmosphere was relatively peaceful.
Ling Feng, dressed in a black outfit, sat in the middle. Although he was just an outsider, as an S-Rank Talent, his status was not bad and he had the right to speak. He stood up straight and glanced at the person in the main seat from time to time.
After the report concluded, Hun Qianxue asked everyone to share their opinions.
As the hall fell into a brief silence, Ling Feng took a deep breath and broke the silence with a clear voice:
"Patriarch, elders, I have something I wish to report to you all."
As soon as he said this, all eyes in the room instantly turned to Ling Feng, some with surprise, others with amusement.
Hun Zangfeng upright to one side, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and a barely perceptible smile flashed in his eyes as he observed the situation.
Hun Qianchen sat beside Hun Zangfeng, his expression calm, but he secretly gave Ling Feng an encouraging look.
Hun Qianxue raised his eyes slightly, his tone indifferent:
"Speak."
Having received permission, Ling Feng felt a surge of confidence, speaking clearly and distinctly:
"Master, I humbly request that you reassess Han Xuanji's S-Rank Talent title!"
This person is nothing more than an outsider cultivator with no real achievements. He was promoted to S-rank and given top-tier resources solely because of his connection with Miss Qianling. He is truly unworthy of his position!
As soon as he finished speaking, a slight commotion arose in the hall, and many people began to whisper among themselves.
Ling Feng continued:
" The S-Rank Talent of the Soul Household are the face of the Lineage. They should be individuals with exceptional talent and formidable strength. However, Han Xuanji is unworthy of the title. Such an exceptional evaluation will not only discourage many geniuses in the clan but also allow outsiders to ridicule the Soul Household for having no one to rely on. I urge the Clan Head to reconsider and revoke Han Xuanji's S-rank title!"
Ling Feng's words were resounding, his expression filled with resentment and indignation, as if he had suffered a great injustice.
Han Xuanji, who was impeached, was not present.
According to regulations, members of the clan who are in seclusion can choose not to participate, and in reality, many qualified participants do not come.
Not everyone is keen on power struggles; many are also dedicated to spiritual practice.
Before Hun Qianxue could speak, an elder dressed in brocade robes spoke first from one side of the hall, his tone carrying a mixture of agreement and doubt:
"What you say makes sense."
Patriarch, Non-Self 're questioning your decision, but Han Xuanji is, after all, an outsider with an unknown background. To bestow an S-rank title based solely on one side of the story is rather arbitrary.
The Soul Household is full of talented individuals, and many of their diligently cultivated disciples have failed to achieve an S-rank rating. This practice is indeed likely to attract criticism.
This elder was on good terms with Hun Qianchen. When he spoke, he openly echoed Ling Feng and pointed out that Hun Qianxue's decision was wrong.
With him taking the lead, several elders from Hun Qianchen's faction spoke up one after another, saying that Han Xuanji's S-rank title was undeserved and pleading with Hun Qianxue to reassess him. Although their words were measured, they were full of doubts about Hun Qianxue's decision.
Hun Qianxue sat upright in the main seat, his expression still calm, showing no intention of speaking up to defend himself. He simply glanced slowly at the elders who had spoken out in question.
Just then, several neutral elders exchanged glances and slowly spoke.
These elders were all veteran powerhouses of the Soul Household, independent of any faction. However, they had been secretly won over by Hun Qianchen and Hun Zangfeng, receiving considerable benefits in return. They promised to help impeach Han Xuanji at the meeting.
One of the white-haired elders slowly rose, his tone moderate and impartial:
What you all say is not without reason.
Han Xuanji's acquisition of an S-rank title upon her arrival is indeed questionable and will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the clan's members.
However, this matter is ultimately a decision for the patriarch himself, and it is not appropriate for us to interfere too much. It is best to leave the decision to the patriarch."
The other neutral elders who had been won over echoed the sentiments, all expressing similar views. They neither explicitly opposed Hun Qianxue nor firmly stood with Ling Feng and Hun Qianchen, but simply returned the decision-making power to Hun Qianxue.
Upon hearing this, Hun Qianchen's face instantly darkened, and he was secretly furious.
He had previously spent a lot of effort winning over these neutral elders, sending them numerous Cultivation Resources. They had clearly promised to fully support him at the meeting, but when the crucial moment came, they became vague and self-protective, failing to keep their promises at all.
Hun Qianchen clenched his fists, a hint of displeasure and coldness flashing in his eyes, and secretly glared at the neutral elders.
These guys talk a good game when they're accepting gifts, but when it really comes down to it, they back down...
Hun Zangfeng frowned slightly. Although he had expected this to happen, he was still somewhat displeased.
But he remained calm, showing little emotion, only secretly calculating that these neutral factions were ultimately unreliable, and that he would have to rely on his own strength to suppress Hun Qianxue.
Silence fell once more in the hall, all eyes fixed on Hun Qianxue, who sat in the main seat, awaiting his decision.
On the other side, Han Xuanji was unaware that he had been impeached, and his title as S-Rank Talent seemed to be teetering on the brink of collapse.
However, he wasn't worried at all, because the system finally sent a message.
[System upgrade successful]
[All functions have been upgraded. The sign-in function can now be used normally in the Eternal Continent and the Primordial Sea. (Note: Due to the host's cultivation level, sign-in is currently only possible in eleven-star sign-in locations and below. This restriction will be lifted once the host reaches the Eternal Saint Realm.)]
[Simulation function upgraded, can be used normally. (Note: Due to the host's cultivation level, it can only simulate beings below the Eternal Sage. The restriction will be lifted after the host reaches the Eternal Saint Realm.)]
[Concealment function, can shield against the prying eyes of beings at the Eternal Holy Lord Realm and below.]
[The investigation function can investigate the causality of beings at the Eternal Holy Lord Realm and below.]
System upgrade successful!
Han Xuanji glanced at it and was immediately overjoyed.
All functions are working properly, and the concealment and detection functions have been upgraded, which is good news.
The only thing worth pondering is the sign-in and simulation functions, which seem to be limited by his cultivation level.
"But it's enough for now, since you only need to reach the Eternal Sage Realm to unlock it anyway."
Han Xuanji's confidence soared, now that she had the system at her fingertips.
Reaching the Eternal Sage Realm is nothing more than a matter of chance.
All he needs to do is survive.
"But we still need to investigate whether the check-in and simulation functions are different from before?"
Han Xuanji silently inquired of the system.
This time, the system answered frankly and openly.
As expected, the system's check-in and simulation processes were somewhat different from before.