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At this point, Zuo Zixiong's face turned red. He indeed knew where Lu Chen was, but Lu Chen had instructed him not to easily reveal his whereabouts to others.
In this regard, Zuo Zixiong adhered strictly to the rules and kept Lu Chen's secret very well, so when Ye Chong asked about Lu Chen's location, he absolutely could not comply.
"Zuo Zixiong, it seems my guess was correct. Ye Nanzhai has long been dead; otherwise, how could there have been no news of him for a year or two? And you, Zuo Zixiong, are nothing but a puppet, a useless waste."
At this point, Ye Chong flicked his sleeves, feeling smug for having uncovered Zuo Zixiong's secret.
Immediately, the disciples gathered at the entrance of Eternal Life Palace became agitated, all shouting for Zuo Zixiong to step down and hand over the Demon-Slaying Sword, creating an uncontrollable scene.
"Zuo Zixiong, will you not hand over the Demon-Slaying Sword? Selfishly clinging to the position of Vice Sect Leader, acting incompetently and disregarding us high-ranking members. Since you refuse to surrender, I will have to take it myself."
With that, Ye Chong leaped forward like a Golden Toad, charging directly at Zuo Zixiong.
Ye Chong's cultivation was close to Divine Power Body and significantly higher than Zuo Zixiong's. In a one-on-one situation against the current Five Great Masters, no one was his match.
Moreover, behind Ye Chong were Ye Xuan, Ye Hui, Ye Zhong, and other powerful experts, all profound Qi Masters with incredible strength.
In addition to the high-level backbone of Qi Masters with deep cultivation in Qigong, the influence of the Ye Family at Red Robe Sect Headquarters was much stronger than that of Zuo Zixiong as Vice Sect Leader; they could rally many supporters with a single call.
Zuo Zixiong had long been unable to rise and acted timidly; he was merely being suppressed by Ye Chong and other high-ranking members of the Ye Family.
Ye Chong jumped high and immediately landed in front of Zuo Zixiong. He raised his arm with fingers curled like claws and swiftly reached for Zuo Zixiong's throat.
At this critical moment, the Five Great Masters jumped out in time to block in front of Zuo Zixiong and shouted in unison: "Ye Chong, are you crazy? How dare you act disrespectfully towards the Vice Sect Leader? Where do you place the Holy Sect's rules?"
The Five Great Masters and Four Great Flag Masters held equal ranks; however, their actual strength was not as formidable as that of the Four Great Flag Masters.
After all, the Four Great Flag Masters are direct relatives of the Ye Family, and it has always been the Ye Family members who are in charge. In contrast, the Five Great Masters are all outsiders.
The reason for this setup is to ensure that the four flags and five paths can balance each other while strengthening the prestige of the Red Robe Sect.
However, aside from mutual checks and balances, the effect of enhancing prestige has not been very good; instead, it has led to frequent frictions and covert struggles between the two sides.
"Rules of the sect?"
Ye Chong was jolted back by the combined force of the Five Great Masters. He immediately showed disdain, his eyes gleaming as he coldly said, "The leader's whereabouts are unknown? What rules are there to discuss? Once I take down Zuo Zixiong, the rules will be dictated by me."
"Too arrogant, Ye Chong! You despicable person, always harboring ulterior motives and scheming for the position of leader. Today you have truly revealed your wolfish ambition. The four flags and five paths have now completely severed ties," an older Master stepped forward and declared.
"Severed ties? You five dare to claim that? Why don’t you all come at once? Let me see what you five can do. To dare to claim equality with the Four Great Flag Masters is truly overestimating yourselves."
Ye Chong retorted, then leaped again into the midst of the Five Great Masters. His slightly plump body moved swiftly, unleashing a series of powerful palm strikes that indeed showcased his strength.
On the square, the other three Grand Flagmasters watched with great interest as Ye Chong battled against the Five Great Masters, smiles appearing on their faces.
"Ye Chong's 'Chokehold Technique' is indeed remarkable; he is not at a disadvantage even when facing the Five Great Masters. I fear I might even fall short compared to him," Ye Xuan remarked, being the most formidable among the Four Great Flag Masters and often regarded as second only to Ye Nanzhai among Qi Gong Masters.
"Indeed, I have long heard that Brother Ye Chong has been diligently practicing this martial art. Now it seems he has reached a level of mastery and exudes the aura of a top expert. We brothers may have to regard him as our leader in the future," Ye Zhong added.
Ye Hui nodded and continued from Ye Zhong's words: "Brother Ye Chong has been brooding over being humiliated by Ye Nanzhai last time. As a younger generation member, Ye Nanzhai should not have publicly insulted someone from our clan. Fortunately, Brother Ye Chong has endured humiliation these past two years, isolating himself at home to practice Qigong Martial Arts diligently. Now it is finally time for him to shine; this perseverance is something we brothers should learn from."
The three exchanged glances and nodded in unison, expressing admiration for Ye Chong's hard work and determination to endure hardships.
Ye Xuan stroked his slightly graying beard, squinting his eyes as he pointed at the stage and said, "Zuo Zixiong seems to be making a move. It looks like he can't hold back any longer. With Ye Nanzhai not here, he doesn't have any support. If he had managed to curry favor with us Flag Masters earlier, things wouldn't have escalated to this point. Let's go and help Ye Chong. While Ye Nanzhai is away, we can seize the Eternal Life Palace. Once we have control over the Eternal Life Palace and the entire sect, we can find a way to force him out and take over the position of leader."
At this, the Four Great Flag Masters exchanged glances and nodded, preparing to assist Ye Chong in dealing with the Five Great Masters and Zuo Zixiong. Once they took care of these individuals, the Red Robe Sect would essentially fall into their hands.
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Eternal Life Palace, Ye Chong was engaged with the Five Great Masters. With Ye Nanzhai absent, he felt no pressure and unleashed his full potential. After days of hard training, he had truly come into his own and managed to suppress the Five Great Masters.
With a single punch, Ye Chong sent one of the Masters flying, his confidence soaring as his movements became even more agile, like a tiger among sheep—leaping and darting around with incredible dexterity.
Suddenly, a gleaming sword thrust forward. Ye Chong quickly dodged to the side and exclaimed, "Zuo Zixiong, you finally couldn't hold back your hand? You show no mercy to outsiders but dare to draw your sword against your own? Well done! Today, I will represent the Red Robe Sect in eliminating you, this waste."
"Ye Chong, who exactly is this waste you speak of? Is it my Vice Sect Leader?"
At that moment, a deep voice echoed from above, resonating like rolling thunder that could be heard for miles around.
"Ye Nanzhai? How is that possible?" Ye Chong quickly looked up at the sky, his expression tense and incredulous.
The other Flag Masters—Ye Xuan, Ye Hui, Ye Zhong—immediately softened at the sound of that voice. The fierce determination they had just gathered dissipated instantly.
The voice seemed to come from afar and then suddenly close by; in the blink of an eye, it was right in front of them.
A thunderous roar erupted above the Eternal Life Palace as Lu Chen manifested as Ye Nanzhai, appearing out of thin air and landing steadily at the entrance of the palace. His Purple Gold Cloak billowed in the wind like an authentic piece.
"Ye Nanzhai? How could it be you?" Ye Chong stared at Ye Nanzhai standing just five steps away.
Zuo Zixiong and others were ecstatic; seeing Lu Chen manifest as Ye Nanzhai before them brought tears to their eyes and a sense of relief washed over them. They all called out "Bishop Master," overwhelmed with excitement.
Lu Chen waved his hand, signaling them to calm down and not to speak, leaving Zuo Zixiong and the others with a tall and imposing back.
"Ye Chong, you didn't expect me to return in time, did you? Are you shocked? Now that you've come all the way to the doorstep of my Eternal Life Palace, what else do you have to say?"
Lu Chen smiled coldly, as if he had caught Ye Chong off guard, immediately questioning him. However, his words always gave a sense of a forced smile, making it hard to discern his true feelings at that moment.
Ye Chong swallowed hard, his eyes shining with determination. This time he had indeed been caught by Lu Chen, as he still maintained an attacking posture, his fingers curled tightly in a claw-like grip.
Then, Ye Chong seemed to suddenly gain confidence and boldly stated, "Ye Nanzhai, I am here to clean up the sect on behalf of our ancestors. The Cult has become like this, filled with chaos every day. The rightful leaders are doing nothing while handing power over to outsiders. I refuse to accept it."
"You refuse to accept it? So you bring people to attack the Eternal Life Palace? Have you always wanted to be the leader? Is that why you've been plotting a rebellion against the position of the leader?" Lu Chen questioned.
Ye Chong paused for a moment and then laughed coldly. "Ye Nanzhai, you are forcing my hand. Yes, I have long wanted to be the leader. Being the leader is certainly better than having you as a figurehead. You are too complacent and completely irresponsible; you are not a qualified leader." Ye Chong pointed at Lu Chen and angrily scolded him.
"Ye Chong, I respect you enough to call you 'brother,' but it seems you don't give me any face. What you're doing is forcing me into a corner, do you understand?" Lu Chen said to Ye Chong, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Ye Chong laughed coldly. "Hahaha, Ye Nanzhai, stop pretending. Don't I know your capabilities? Originally, I planned to wait until this matter was settled and then take my direct disciples to seek refuge in Qi Kingdom. The Duke of Qi has already sent me a secret letter asking for my assistance. Once great matters are accomplished in the future, I will at least be a noble lord or count; that's far better than being some Flag Master here. Moreover, you see things too superficially; you have misunderstandings about me. Fine, I won't explain myself since there's no turning back now. Let's settle this right here."
At this moment, Ye Chong still maintained the posture of a throat-locking technique, as if he would pounce at any moment.
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