This time Xiao Heng was really angry. If he hadn't seen Grand Elder mobilizing his spiritual energy, he would have shot this brat with his sword.
A dignified son of the Clan Leader was forced to bow down to his enemy and was also sentenced to prison. What's more, he, as the Clan Leader, had to watch this farce.
Zhixian's continuous actions made Xiao Heng so mad that his natal magic sword vibrated with strong energy, ready to unfold.
"Zhixian, don't forget who is the Clan Leader here. You are just a small member of my Xiao Clan. What right do you have to punish my son?"
"Just because you are liked by Grand Elder Baizhen, did you think you can do anything here?"
Xiao Heng gnashed his teeth in hatred and reprimanded Zhixian in a cold voice. He was already releasing murderous intent, causing the Grand Elder's face to go black.
But unfortunately, to his dismay, Zhixian didn't care about his words at all and continued.
"And as a father, and the Clan Leader of the entire Xiao Clan, Elder Xiao Heng couldn't control his own son, causing such a blunder to happen on this joyous occasion. It is truly shameful for the entire clan."
He expressed his extreme dissatisfaction first and said with his thunderous voice, dropping yet another bomb:
"So, as a member of the Xiao Clan and the only grandson of the Grand Elder of the Xiao family, I hereby announce that the Clan Leader Xiao Heng has been removed from the position of Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan."
"I think this should be enough for an apology. What do you think, Elder Murong? Is this enough?"
Zhixian asked while turning around to meet Elder Murong's eyes, not paying any attention to the surprised expressions on the crowd's faces, as well as on the Elders and other members of the Xiao Clan.
To be honest, until today, Zhixian didn't have any grudge against Xiao Chen or the Clan Leader. Even when Xiao Chen lost his talent and became a waste, he still treated him fairly.
Even, he never allowed anyone to ridicule his own clan members on his watch. He had always hoped for the best of his clan.
His love for his clan was well known to all the clan members and Elders in these five years, as he was truly grateful for their care and for the family he acquired after transmigration.
But today, seeing such stupid and irresponsible behavior, he was thoroughly disappointed.
'Screw the plot and shit, let's get rid of these bastards first.'
Zhixian thought, waiting for Elder Murong's decision. However, before that, an unbridled laugh echoed around the hall, followed by a sarcastic remark.
"Remove me from the Clan Leader? Heh... Who gave you the power?"
Xiao Heng scoffed as if feeling how absurd this situation was.
"It seems you brat has really gone mad. Do you know what you are spouting? If there is really someone stupid here, it must be you."
"Tsk, just because you said it, I'm not a Clan Leader anymore? Who are you kidding here?"
Xiao Heng felt that this boy had now crossed all the boundaries of absurdness. Now, he even began to spout nonsense in full view of the public.
However, his sarcasm was short-lived, as he suddenly heard an old, depressed sigh from the side, followed by a low but authoritative voice:
"Sigh... Zhixian is right. Henger, it is time for you to leave your position as Clan Leader."
"You are clearly not made for being the head of a family. Why don't you rest for a while and educate your son in this time?"
Baizhen now finally understood what Zhixian meant earlier by making decisions for the family. Maybe he already knew that Murong wouldn't be satisfied with just a weak apology.
Actually, it wasn't that he wasn't satisfied, but it was that the Crimson Blade Sect wouldn't be satisfied.
And as an old man with century-old experience, he clearly knew that one simple but valid reason could wipe out the entire family when someone with power was angered.
Although he felt it was quite unlikely for the Crimson Blade Sect to take this farce seriously, what if?
Moreover, his enemy might take this as an opportunity to attack their clan.
After all, under the banner of righteousness, any saint could be stoned to death; justifiably.
He had been there and seen that.
It was just that his emotions and old age clouded his judgment this time, inexplicably causing the situation to escalate to this point.
"What? What are you saying? Why should I be removed from the position of Clan Leader?"
Hearing such sudden, shocking words from the Grand Elder, Xiao Heng was stunned and speechless.
Then he suddenly came to his senses and strongly questioned,
"Why? Do you also want to support his nonsense? Grand Elder, you are clearly old and delirious. Don't support such a ridiculous thing that will make everyone laugh."
Like father, like son. When it came to slander and unpleasant words, both of them were experts.
"Are you saying I'm old and delirious?"
Baizhen suddenly became extremely angry and unconsciously released his spiritual pressure, causing the air around him to shift.
This bastard was directly cursing him to his face in front of such a large crowd, at his own birthday celebration on top of that.
How ridiculous!
He now felt that he had endured enough and shouldn't indulge this ungrateful bastard anymore.
'Zhixian is right. Both father and son are stupid. To hell with feeling sorry for his wife. It's not like she is dead anyway.'
Baizhen decided to get rid of his emotions as he felt that it wasn't worth it.
"No, no. I don't mean that. What I mean is, it isn't only your decision. After all, the Clan Leader is such a sensitive position, and you cannot decide arbitrarily."
Xiao Heng also realized he slipped his tongue and tried to apologize. Then, as if he found a loophole, he immediately began to counter the old man.
"Yes, that's what I meant. You cannot decide alone. Why don't we call for a meeting after this event and decide slowly?"
Xiao Heng proposed, feeling that he was at a disadvantage at this moment.
"No need. We can hold the meeting right now, right here."