Chapter 1641: Farewell

Leng Yu's words caused many elders to lower their heads in shame.

There were quite a few elders present who had received favors from Ye Yuan.

After all, Ye Yuan was a freak among three-star divine alchemists, having once overpowered Second Elder Ruoxu.

Which of these elders didn't have a few proud disciples?

It was only natural for them to seek pills for their favored disciples.

However, no matter how formidable Ye Yuan was, he was merely a three-star divine alchemist.

They could remember his kindness for a time, but not forever.

If no one had brought it up, they might have even forgotten about it.

Leng Yu suddenly mentioning this made many feel ashamed.

Seeing the tide turning, Ruoxu quickly spoke up: "Grandmaster, that's hardly appropriate. No one is kicking him when he's down; we're just discussing the matter at hand. We're merely deliberating on Ye Yuan's position as elder, not trying to harm him. After all, having a Return to Void realm cultivator serve as elder is against the rules to begin with!"

At Ruoxu's words, everyone quickly chimed in.

"Yes, yes. Even if Ye Yuan doesn't serve as elder, he is still a disciple of our Heavenly Eagle Imperial City!"

"With Ye Yuan's skills, he can live quite comfortably in the imperial city. After all, everyone needs third-tier divine pills, don't they?"

"It's not that we're being heartless, but there's too much discontent within the Alchemy Tower and Martial Tower. We have no choice."

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Leng Yu gave a cold snort, too angry to speak further.

He also knew that what these elders said was the truth.

It was just that with Ye Yuan stripped of his elder position, his days ahead would probably be difficult.

Comfort?

That was likely impossible.

Leng Yu had been rescued by Ye Yuan and was already very grateful to him.

Later, Ye Yuan helped Zheng Qi kill Gao Yuan, avenging his disciple Wu Xingtang, and Leng Yu regarded Ye Yuan with even greater respect.

Seeing Ye Yuan in trouble, he felt very displeased.

At this moment, an elder from the Wu Tower suddenly spoke: "It is indeed inappropriate for a Guiyuan realm cultivator to serve as an elder! I think we should temporarily remove Ye Yuan from his elder position. If he can break through to the Divine Lord realm, it won't be too late to restore his elder status!"

As soon as this man spoke, everyone was in an uproar.

Because this elder was none other than the head of the Ning family, Ning Zhiyuan.

In everyone's eyes, the relationship between the Ning family and Ye Yuan should have been very close. No one expected Ning Zhiyuan to give Ye Yuan a hard push at this critical juncture.

Xuan Yu was also greatly surprised and angrily said, "Ning Zhiyuan!"

Ning Zhiyuan remained unmoved and said calmly, "Grand Elder, as elders of the Imperial City, we naturally must consider the development of the Imperial City. The relationship between the Ning family and Ye Yuan is indeed deep, but Ye Yuan's position as elder has already affected the normal operation of the Imperial City! I believe his elder position should be removed!"

Ruoxu was full of smiles; now, except for Xuan Yu and Leng Yu, almost no one stood on Ye Yuan's side.

His tenure as elder was definitely over.

Leng Yu also hadn't expected things to have become so serious.

He was about to lose his temper when he saw Ye Yuan smile faintly and say, "I think Elder Ning's words are reasonable. I have been unable to break through for a long time, so indeed I am no longer fit to hold the elder position. Today, with the Supreme Elder present, I hereby resign from my elder position."

Ye Yuan's words stunned everyone, including Ruoxu.

He had thought Ye Yuan would argue his case, but unexpectedly he backed down directly.

You must know, the position of elder meant far too many things.

Once resigned, life in the Tianying Imperial City would not be so easy afterward.

Leng Yu frowned and said, "Ye Yuan, what nonsense are you up to!"

Xuan Yu also said, "Ye Yuan, this is no joke!"

Ye Yuan looked at them gratefully and smiled, "The position of elder is but a floating cloud to me. I have more important matters to attend to. Today, I came to the Council of Elders to bid everyone farewell."

At these words, even He Chong was greatly surprised and spoke, "You want to leave Tianying Imperial City?"

Ye Yuan nodded, "I have been unable to break through for a long time. I plan to go out and train, seeking an opportunity for breakthrough."

He Chong nodded upon hearing this and said, "Good, a young man with perseverance. It is also good to go out and see the world."

Ruoxu, seeing Ye Yuan's calm demeanor, felt like punching cotton.

He discovered that Ye Yuan truly did not care about the position of elder.

Suddenly, he thought of something and said in a deep voice, "Ye Yuan, you may leave, but leave behind the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain!"

He Chong's gaze sharpened, flickering uncertainly.

He had long heard of the might of the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain.

It was said that the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain had an indeterminate rank and infinite potential.

With the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain, Ye Yuan had suppressed and killed three Divine Lord Ninth Heaven experts; its power was evident.

Ruoxu's words made his heart pound with temptation.

Leng Yu was furious upon hearing this and said, "Ruoxu, what do you mean? Three hundred years ago, Ye Yuan single-handedly turned the tide and saved the lives of over ten elders and stewards. Now you covet his Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain?"

Ruoxu said, "Back then, when the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain emerged, obtaining the treasure was everyone's merit, but Ye Yuan took it for himself! I have no use for the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain, but if the Supreme Elder and the City Lord obtained it, it would be like adding wings to a tiger, and our Tianying Imperial City's strength would be even greater! Moreover, Ye Yuan is so weak; if he carries such a heavy treasure on him and it falls into outside hands, wouldn't that be a huge loss for our Tianying Imperial City?"

Ruoxu said this to He Chong, who remained silent after hearing it.

Clearly, he was tempted.

Ye Yuan, however, laughed and said, "Ruoxu, you are truly shameless! Heavenly treasures go to those fated. Back then, I snatched this treasure from three Heavenly God experts. According to the city's rules, it is my personal property! What reason do you have to demand it now?"

He Chong's heart tightened upon hearing this. Ye Yuan said it lightly, but he understood.

Ye Yuan was telling him that since he could obtain this treasure from three Heavenly God experts, he naturally had the ability to protect it!

Even if they wanted to forcibly seize it, they could not!

A Return to Void realm martial artist daring to be so presumptuous was originally a very ridiculous thing.

But when these words were applied to Ye Yuan, it was indeed not impossible!

He also knew something about the events back then.

A Heavenly God expert from the demon race launched a sneak attack, and everyone thought Ye Yuan was dead, but not only did he not die, he ultimately obtained the treasure.

Clearly, Ye Yuan had means of self-preservation.

This trump card was not even afraid of Heavenly God experts!

In fact, He Chong was also very puzzled as to why Ye Yuan, with such terrifying talent, had stalled before the Divine Lord realm.

There was probably something he did not know about this!

He Chong had a feeling that once Ye Yuan broke through to the Divine Lord realm, he would leap over the dragon gate and become a shocking powerhouse!

After weighing the pros and cons, He Chong finally spoke slowly, "Ye Yuan has worked hard and contributed greatly; the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain rightfully belongs to him. Do not mention this matter again!"

Ruoxu was choked upon hearing this. The Supreme Elder had actually backed down!