Chapter 634: 288, Turmoil within the Holy Church_3
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Han Tianfeng's words were quite provocative. Although Huangfu Xing and his two companions showed no change in expression, the more than two thousand people behind them, especially those with lower strength, clearly lacked enough resolve. This was particularly true for the weakest of the Master Realm Martial Artists, who couldn't even hide the telltale signs of their interest on their faces.
Feeling the restlessness of those behind him, Huangfu Xing naturally had to speak up to remedy the situation. His expression darkened as he took half a step forward and declared aloud:
"We have always served the Rakshasa Holy Sect with undivided loyalty, never harboring a second heart. How could Sikong Xingzhou harboring such selfish desires, want to claim the Holy Church for himself? What qualifications does a little girl like Sikong Yue, still wet behind the ears, have to contend with the young lady for the position of succeeding Sect Hierarch? If Sikong Xingzhou doesn't come out and clarify things today, I see no need to proceed with the Rakshasa Festival!"
"Exactly, the Master is the rightful heir to the position of Sect Hierarch, recognized by all. How can it be changed arbitrarily? If the Sect Hierarch doesn't come forward to clarify, we won't agree," they chimed in.
"I concur with Left Protector's words," said another.
"My entire division supports the Master as the successor to the Sect Hierarch," echoed a voice.
"Xiayuan Daozun Gong Qianhe supports Left Protector," stated another.
"Shang Yuan Daozun Tian Kangcheng concurs with Left Protector," added another.
"Jianye Prefecture's Mo Miao Jialan Tian Guangwen supports Left Protector," expressed another supporter.
"Pingjin Prefecture's Thunder Sound Jialan Chen Fuhai concurs as well," agreed another.
"Zhaotong Prefecture's Buddha Slave Jialan Lin Shengshan also concurs," stated another in agreement.
"Hongdu Prefecture...…" the voices continued.
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When Huangfu Xing spoke, the influence he wielded was clearly several notches above Han Tianfeng's. From the two Divine Generals down to the six powerful figures of the eight divisions, and then to everyone from the Headquarters and each prefectural city of the Yin Yang Holy Realm, even the Yuan Dan Realm experts, instantly all voiced their support. Their momentum immediately overwhelmed Han Tianfeng and the group behind him.
The majority of experts in the Holy Church were indeed Zhan Tai's Old Forces. This was no mere platitude. Faced with this fervent scene, Han Tianfeng couldn't help but let a droplet of cold sweat fall from his brow, and he dared not speak for quite a while.
"Uncle Huangfu is right, Yue'er is young and inexperienced. It's true that she is not yet qualified to be the successor to the Sect Hierarch. It's unfortunate that my father was stubbornly set on his own course. I have tried to persuade him to no avail. This affair has caused trouble for the Holy Church, and I ask for the forgiveness of the elders," a calm voice came from behind the headquarters, and everyone immediately turned to look. A blue figure dashed through the air and suddenly arrived in front of the crowd.
"Greetings to the Holy Maiden!"
"Greetings to the Holy Maiden," many saluted.
Seeing Sikong Yue kneel in salute, Han Tianfeng and the people behind him followed suit, while those on Huangfu Xing's side all frowned tightly and did not offer their respects.
But whether they saluted or not, all eyes were fixed on Sikong Yue at that moment—or more precisely, on the infant she was cradling in her arms, their expressions filled with confusion.
Sikong Yue remained composed, even when she saw that Huangfu Xing and his party did not salute her, she showed no emotion and said softly, "Yue'er intended to go north to retrieve Aunt Qing to appease the followers of the Church. Unexpectedly, Aunt Qing conceived a child with an outsider, and moreover, she was ambushed during childbirth. Thankfully, Protector Duanmu and I were there and fought desperately to save this child. However, it's unfortunate that Aunt Qing she...…"
At that moment, another figure in black descended from above the Headquarters. It was Duanmu Hong, who had gone to the divine capital. He wore a face full of sorrow and was holding an Ice Coffin in his arms.
Within the Ice Coffin lay...… Zhan Taiqing!
"Miss!"
Huangfu Xing's expression was one of profound grief. Beside him, Yue Qianhan and Tong Wudi both had faces filled with disbelief. The same went for the experts behind them.