On the sofa in the hall, it was already full of people; these were the elders of the Dragon Group.
There are a total of seven elders in the Dragon Group, with Elder Su ranking third, and the major affairs of the Dragon Group are said to be decided by the elders through consultation, with the majority ruling over the minority.
When Long Ang entered, he saw an indescribable regret and anger on the faces of those elders.
Long Ang had a faint smile on the corner of his lips; it seemed Elder Su had already exaggerated things and told them everything.
"Look at him; this guy actually still has the face to laugh!" Elder Su angrily sat on the sofa, glaring fiercely at Long Ang, "Dear elders, please give your judgment. Was Long Ang’s action correct today? He actually went to have a duel with those people behind our backs! Ancient Martial Arts people have been for years; don’t you understand yet? They’re sinister, treacherous, and have no credibility!"
As soon as Elder Su sat down, he began spouting off a long spiel, the words as harsh as could be.
Long Ang stubbornly held his chin up high. He never believed these words from Elder Su to be true; just based on today, he, along with them, dealt with those bats, showing that these people were not sinister or treacherous.
On the contrary, in them, he could see the righteousness embodied by cultivators.
Sitting in the middle of the sofa was the eldest of the seven elders, who singled out Long Ang and focused on cultivating him to be who he is today. He did not rely on Elder Su’s one-sided words. He lifted his eyes to look at Long Ang and asked, "Long Ang, do you have anything to explain regarding Elder Su’s words?" Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on NoveI-Fire.ɴet
"Brother, is there really anything to explain?"
Elder Su looked at him puzzled, wasn’t the point of explaining to give him a chance?
Long Changsheng nodded, "Of course, there must be an explanation; we shouldn’t just believe your one-sided words."
Elder Su really liked Long Jiu, and when selecting the group leader, Elder Su tried hard to rally other elders to elect Long Jiu. However, Long Jiu was defeated in the final duel with Long Ang, and the leader position fell to Long Ang.
For years, Elder Su has always been displeased with Long Ang, constantly looking for trouble with him.
Although Long Ang often turned a blind eye, he never proactively inquired.
"Long Ang, explain the reason for today, will you?"
Long Changsheng asked impassively.
Long Ang was silent for a while; he slowly lowered his gaze. He felt guilt and regret for failing Long Changsheng’s expectations of him.
After a long time, Long Ang uttered three words.
And then said no more.
Long Changsheng squinted at him, "No more?"
Long Ang said firmly.
Long Changsheng gave him a complicated look, "You really have nothing more to explain?"
Long Ang shook his head, "No."
Long Changsheng suddenly felt a block of anger congest in his body; after a while, he sighed lightly and said no more.
Elder Su showed a disdainful smile, "Brother, see, Long Ang himself has nothing to say, then we should proceed according to the rules."
After Elder Su spoke, he gave one of the nearby elders a glance, signaling for him to say something.
The one understood, he chuckled awkwardly and said, "Brother, we know you are fond of Long Ang, this child, and Long Ang, indeed, has been outstanding these years, diligently leading the Dragon Group, doing countless good deeds. However, as the saying goes, ’Every country has its laws, every family its rules’, this time Long Ang really went too far."
"So, what do you plan to do?"
After a while, Long Changsheng finally slowly asked.
Elder Su curved his lips into a slightly cunning smile and said, "Of course, handle it according to the rules, remove Long Ang’s status as group leader and expel him from the Dragon Group."
After Elder Su spoke, other elders chimed in agreement.
"That’s right, the rules of the Dragon Group for so many years cannot be broken by just one Long Ang."
"Exactly, Brother, this time you can’t show favoritism to Long Ang; you must give us an explanation, one for the Dragon Group."
Long Changsheng lifted his gaze to look at Long Ang, seeing the stubborn expression on his face, knowing that Long Ang definitely wouldn’t bow down and admit fault.
Long Ang was brought up by him; he knows Long Ang’s character best. To make Long Ang admit something he thinks is right is akin to reaching for Heaven.
Long Changsheng sighed; despite the pain, for the sake of the Dragon Group, the elders, and even Long Ang, he had to make a decision.
After a moment, he slowly raised his hand, "Then proceed according to the rules."
Perhaps Long Ang had foreseen this; although he felt reluctant to leave the Dragon Group and the brothers, and guilt towards Long Changsheng, his heart was peaceful.
He did not feel he was wrong; on the contrary, he felt that after so many years, he finally did something he liked and deemed entirely correct.
Long Ang bowed deeply to Long Changsheng, "I’m sorry I let you down."
What else could Long Changsheng say? He only looked at Long Ang with full regret, but even in reluctance, he couldn’t say another word.
Long Ang left just like that, leaving some to cheer, others to worry.
When the Dragon Group members received this news, it was like an explosion.
"What did you say? Did Leader Long Ang actually leave?"
Long Yi was incredulous.
"Indeed, absolutely true. They’re currently discussing the new leader."
The messenger said with concern.
"What do we do now? Even Elder Long, who has always favored the leader, didn’t speak up. It really seems hopeless."
Long Jiu sneered with disdain nearby, "This was expected; I don’t understand what you’re worried about."
"What do you know!" Long Er snorted irritably.
"I know you’ve always coveted the leader’s position, and I know you’ve always been unhappy with the leader. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking. Do you think the leader’s position is now yours?"
Long Er bluntly exposed Long Jiu’s little schemes, though Long Jiu remained forthright.
He chuckled, nodded, and said, "Why, don’t you all covet the leader’s position? Don’t tell me you’re not interested in the leader’s position. Everyone has desires, and those desires are limitless."
Long Yi angrily stepped forward, "You got it wrong, we’re really not!"
Long Jiu laughed again, "Just because you don’t, doesn’t mean others don’t. Do you think everyone around you is as honest and without ambition as you? You uninspiring chap!"