The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood-Chapter 1187 - 1188: Family Assembly

At the moment Zi Ning exploded with that surge of energy, Ye Mo instantly noticed that although Zi Ning was a Divine Venerate One Soul, her Heart Force was incredibly powerful. Among all the elders present, perhaps only Elder Zi Shan’s Heart Force could rival Zi Ning’s.

"Now that I’ve reached the ninth-order Mental Power, ordinary Divine Venerate Realm experts can no longer oppress me. What I’m lacking now is cultivation."

Ye Mo sighed and followed Zi Ning to an empty seat on the left side, where there were two more empty seats beside them. Ye Mo and Zi Xuan naturally sat down directly.

This scene greatly shocked some elders sitting on the right side, especially the Hall Master of the Punishment chambers, Zi Zhongnan, who immediately stood up and said, "This is the highest-level meeting of the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan. Although Zi Xuan and Ye Mo are family bloodline talents, they are too young to have the qualifications to sit at these seats."

"Zi Xuan is a third-generation ancestor like Zi Shan and has awakened the Nine Dragon Patterns. If she has no qualifications to sit, then who does?"

Zi Ning defiantly said, "As for Mo’er, you surely know about him, right? Not long ago, he won the Rune Convention, becoming the first dual champion of seals and martial arts in the history of Lingwu Continent. He even crafted a ninth-grade seal at the convention. If he has no qualifications, then who does?"

"You!"

Zi Ning’s words were so resounding that Zi Zhongnan’s face turned ashen, unable to utter a word.

"Enough, Zi Zhongnan, sit down and stop talking nonsense."

Zi Shan gestured for Zi Zhongnan to sit, and continued, "Zi Ning, the purpose of today’s meeting is simple. With the ancestor’s time having fallen, the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan must choose a leader."

As soon as Zi Shan finished speaking, the elders sitting beside him all nodded in agreement.

"Oh?"

Zi Ning scanned the room coldly and said, "Zi Shan Ancestor, are you suggesting that you be elected as the leader?"

"Naturally, Zi Shan Ancestor is a third-generation ancestor, the most experienced elder in the family, and the strongest among the elders. If he’s elected as the leader, I would be the first to agree."

Zi Zhongnan immediately said.

"Indeed, we also agree!"

The group of elders on the right side echoed.

"Hmph, Zi Xuan is also a third-generation ancestor. Although she is young, she possesses the bloodline talent of the Nine Dragon Patterns with limitless potential. I nominate her as the leader of our Ancient Azure Dragon Clan."

Zi Ning said.

The elders sitting on the left side also indicated their agreement.

Both are third-generation ancestors: one is seasoned, while the other has limitless potential.

"By logic, Zi Xuan indeed has the qualifications to compete with me for leadership. But you mustn’t forget, Zi Xuan is supposed to marry into the Heavenly Dao. How can she hold this leadership?"

Zi Shan also sneered, recalling how Zi Xing’s arm was severed by Zi Ning and how Zi Xing had immediately sought him out to recount the events, leading him to call this urgent meeting with a strategy in mind.

Currently, his only competitor is Zi Xuan.

Zi Xuan’s runaway marriage has already angered the Heavenly Dao, and although temporarily quelled, if the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan doesn’t give Heavenly Dao an explanation, Heavenly Dao will surely be enraged.

Moreover, the other Three Great Divine Beast Families have formed an alliance intending to deal with the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan. If this alliance matter becomes strained, it’s not just a question of being enemies with Heavenly Dao.

"Zi Ning, and all the elders."

An elder who hadn’t spoken yet now did: "I ask you to consider carefully. Now, the situation of our Ancient Azure Dragon Clan is not unknown to you. If our relations with Heavenly Dao become strained, it won’t be as simple as breaking an agreement."

This elder is a fourth-generation ancestor rank, of significant status and seniority, holding considerable influence in the Elders Council.

"This!"

Zi Ning frowned, evidently not expecting Zi Shan to present this reasoning, leaving her without a retort.

"Since you have no words to say, nor do the other elders, then let us decide."

The elder continued: "Zi Shan will assume the position of leader of the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan, Zi Ning will become the Clan Leader, and Zi Xuan will marry into Heavenly Dao at a chosen date."

Hearing this, Zi Ning and others experienced a spasm. It was truly a decisive hammer blow, leaving them speechless. Their only bargaining chip against Zi Shan for leadership was entirely lost, and not only lost, but now due to the need to protect the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan, they have to marry into Heavenly Dao. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Zi Xuan, what is your thought?"

Zi Shan looked at Zi Xuan and slowly said, "Despite your previous runaway marriage angering Heavenly Dao, you can quell Heavenly Dao’s rage by marrying into it. Thus, the crisis of our Ancient Azure Dragon Clan can be temporarily resolved."

Upon hearing this, Zi Xuan was caught in an incredibly conflicted state. She naturally didn’t want to marry into Heavenly Dao, but she was well aware of the clan’s situation. This time, even if she might act willfully again, she had to give in.

"Hold on!"

Just as Zi Ning was about to nod in agreement, Ye Mo stood up and calmly said, "Zi Shan Ancestor, your calculations are indeed resounding."

"What did you say?"

Zi Shan frowned and couldn’t help asking.

"Nothing much. Since I’m also sitting here, naturally I have the right to speak."

Ye Mo coldly smiled and said, "Firstly, the leadership position needs further deliberation. I recall that Elder Long is in the Dragon Abyss Cave. If he temporarily assumes the leader’s position, I don’t think anyone would object, right? Second, Zi Xuan cannot marry into Heavenly Dao; the previous arrangement was merely expedient. Now, the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan has the strength to fear no force. Why send a bloodline talent who has condensed the Nine Dragon Patterns to Heavenly Dao?"

"Ye Mo, you!"

Zi Shan, Zi Zhongnan, and some elders simultaneously stood up, saying, "Both of your points are utterly nonsensical. First, though Elder Long is indeed reputable and very powerful, no one has ever been able to persuade him. If you can invite Elder Long, he certainly qualifies to assume leadership. Second, everyone here knows our clan’s current situation well. Regarding your claim of having such formidable strength, where does it come from? If our clan was truly so powerful, why would we use Zi Xuan as a bargaining chip to ally with Heavenly Dao?"

"Mo’er, what exactly are you talking about?"

Zi Ning softly tugged on Ye Mo’s sleeve, signaling him not to continue.

"Mother, don’t worry. I know what I’m doing."

Ye Mo continued to look at Zi Shan and then smiled, saying, "If I can accomplish these two points, wouldn’t it mean we should implement them?"