Chapter 1934 - 1930: Shocking the Ancient Martial World

"Vice Hall Master, saying such things can be quite disheartening. Aren’t we still counting on you?"

"Indeed, everyone knows that you hold a position in Ming Yan Hall that places you under the Hall Master but above thousands. Your status allows you to directly communicate with the Hall Master and reflect these situations to him, which we cannot do!"

"Vice Hall Master, you can’t just ignore this matter!"

The faces of the higher-ups changed, and they hurriedly protested.

"Ignore? I have no intention of dealing with this. If you truly care, directly approach the Hall Master; don’t come to me. I won’t ask or listen to this matter any longer. That’s it. Stop talking nonsense to me; I genuinely don’t want to hear it. I’ve decided not to handle this matter. Did you understand? If not, I’ll repeat myself: I’m not dealing with this!"

The Vice Hall Master scowled, speaking coldly.

Immediately, he stood up from his chair and stormed out of the assembly hall.

Watching the Vice Hall Master’s departing figure.

The higher-ups were all stunned, exchanging glances.

"What should we do now? The Hall Master’s mind is made up, and the Vice Hall Master refuses to handle it. We must find someone to persuade the Hall Master. Otherwise, Ming Yan Hall will be disgraced, and we also lose face!"

One of the higher-ups suggested.

Hearing this.

All the higher-ups nodded, evidently agreeing.

Actually.

They’re trying their best to persuade Ming Lun primarily because they fear Ming Yan Hall losing face, causing them to also be ashamed.

Honestly, it’s all about their own reputation.

As for other concerns, they haven’t thought that far.

Nor do they genuinely care for Ming Yan Hall.

They gathered to discuss.

One of the higher-ups asked, "So, who do we send now? Who will directly report this to the Hall Master?"

Once the question was raised.

Initially chatty, the higher-ups fell into silence.

Obviously, no one wanted to be the scapegoat.

Considering.

Ming Lun’s tone had been so firm earlier.

Now persuading Lin Lun seemed akin to walking into a hornet’s nest.

None were willing to risk it.

If they couldn’t persuade and ended up sacrificing themselves.

It wouldn’t be worth it.

They were used to enjoying prosperity and luxury.

Reluctant to risk their lives so casually.

The silence ushered an awkward atmosphere.

"How about this: let’s decide by voting. Send a representative for negotiations, alright?"

At that moment, a higher-up proposed.

"Hmm, good idea. Let’s start voting then!"

Another higher-up nodded in agreement.

Yet, just as they were about to vote.

Suddenly, a higher-up clutched his stomach, looking unwell, and said, "Oh dear, I can’t do it, my stomach hurts. You go ahead with voting; I need to rush to the bathroom!"

After saying this.

The higher-up dashed out of the assembly hall, clutching his stomach.

Seeing this, the other higher-ups were taken aback.

They weren’t fools; it was obvious that this was a tactical retreat.

A so-called bathroom break to dodge unwanted participation.

This made those undecided higher-ups begin crafting their own exit strategies.

"I just remembered, I have tea brewing in my room. I must quickly return!"

"Yes, yes, my wife is waiting for me to have dinner at home, I should go, don’t mind me!"

"I must leave too. Given my minor role in Ming Yan Hall, it’s best I handle family matters first. For such significant issues, leave it to the pillars of Ming Yan Hall; I’m not needed!"

"Exactly, such matters should be discussed by those of higher rank with the Hall Master. We low-level folks really don’t have access, so it’s better we leave!"

"Uh... My wife is expecting to go shopping with me; I must go now, discuss amongst yourselves!"

...

In no time, the higher-ups concocted excuses and slipped away.

Before long.

Only two higher-ups remained in the assembly hall.

Seeing everyone else had left.

The two exchanged a glance, offering awkward smiles.

One higher-up’s eyes darted, saying, "Well... it’s just us left, no need to get involved in trivial matters; keeping alive is more important, right?"

"Yes, makes sense; let’s all head back!"

The other higher-up nodded in agreement.

Immediately.

The two exited the assembly hall together.

Thus.

All the higher-ups of Ming Yan Hall vacated the assembly hall.

Although initially intending to persuade Ming Lun.

None were willing to stand out, thus avoiding the task.

Consequently, none stepped forward to persuade.

The corruption among the higher-ups is indeed the biggest issue in Ming Yan Hall now.

As high-ranking members of a first-tier force, enjoying wealth daily.

They’re reluctant to risk their lives lightly.

They feared dying or losing their splendid and easy lives.

Thus, the leadership has completely decayed.

Moreover, the entire leadership system’s corruption.

Cannot be changed by one or two individuals.

Therefore.

Ming Lun decided to deploy all forces to attack the Chen Family, finalizing the decision...

Meanwhile.

A shocking piece of news rapidly spread within the Ancient Martial World.

The news was about the Tie Sect disbanding, with all members joining the Chen Family.

Considering that the Tie Sect was top-tier among second-tier forces in the Ancient Martial World, although not a first-tier force, the gap wasn’t significant.

Moreover, the Tie Sect’s Great Elder was a genuine Heavenly Rank Perfection powerhouse.

The strength of the Tie Sect in the Ancient Martial World was considered upper-middle tier.

One could say.

In the current Ancient Martial World.

Apart from the first-tier sects and families.

The Tie Sect was among the strongest.

Even first-tier sects wishing to devour the Tie Sect wouldn’t find it easy.

Yet now.

The entire Tie Sect chose to join the Chen Family, even the Great Elder Liang Tian went with them.

This indeed shocked the entire Ancient Martial World.

Considering the Chen Family was merely a three-tier small family, established for less than a year and only recently elevated to an Ancient Martial force.

Yet they managed to swallow the entire Tie Sect.

This truly defies imagination.