After Mu Qing was taken down by Di Guangji, the high-level meeting in the main hall continued.

But Lu Ping'an has already admitted the crime, and no one in the audience raised all kinds of objections like Mu Qing before, and it will be much easier to deal with the later things.

In this case, those high-level sect leaders who originally supported Lu Ping'an naturally would no longer stand on his side, and even felt extremely disappointed in him.

Almost all the high-level members of the sect agreed that Lu Ping'an was guilty, but there were some disagreements on how to punish him.

Yan Zhengtao still insisted that Lu Ping'an should be expelled from the sect.

If it was just a matter of asking Mu Qing to help Cangwu Kingdom fight, plus the matter of escaping from prison, the crime would not be like this.

But Lu Ping'an attacked Yan Zhengtao above the meeting, flouted the rules and precepts of the sect and the high-level of the sect, and punished all the crimes together, which was completely enough to sentence such a serious crime.

But some people think that after all, Lu Ping'an has made great contributions to the Cloud Sword Sect and the Eastern Continent, and he is also a top powerhouse, and his cultivation future is limitless, so it is too ruthless to directly expel the sect like this.

For the sake of his youth and ignorance, he can be given a chance to repent, and he will be imprisoned or put in a place of thought, and after a few years or ten years, depending on the situation.

There are also people who think that Lu Ping'an is already so arrogant and arrogant at a young age, he is not afraid of the court of Dongyu State outside, and he is lawless at home, even Yan Zhengtao dares to fight, if he is allowed to continue like this, I am afraid that it will become a big disaster, and it is better to directly abolish his cultivation in order to put an end to future troubles.

However, this kind of proposal seems too ruthless, and the reasons are not sufficient, and most people, including Yan Zhengtao, do not agree.

After some discussion, the punishment methods that have received more support are "expulsion from the sect" and "detention and repentance".

Yan Zhengtao said coldly: "Don't you forget, Lu Ping'an only escaped from prison last night, is this way of detention useful for him?"

Taofeng's Gu Feng Lord said: "Since we already know about this matter, shouldn't we just take corresponding precautions?"

Yan Zhengtao said: "Lu Ping'an is not an ordinary person, he can cultivate from the lowest martial arts realm to the current transcendent realm in just a few years, can't he use a few years to break through the precautionary measures we have made? And if he successfully escapes from prison again, what kind of impact will it have on the sect? What if he holds a grudge and has been holding grudges for many years, and then he will go on a killing spree in the sect?"

At this time, an elder with a thin face and a cold temperament said: "That's it, I think we should just abolish him as I just said, and once you get rid of it, then you don't have to worry about anything anymore." ”

Yan Zhengtao glanced at the elder and said, "If you do this, it will seem that our Cloud Sword Sect is too ruthless, and it will not have a good impact on the reputation of the sect, and with his crimes, it has not yet reached this level." ”

Gu Feng said in a deep voice: "Do you also know that Lu Ping'an is not an ordinary person? Putting aside his personal strength realm, you should know very well how much influence he has inside and outside the sect, and no matter what, he is the only heir of Senior Uncle Yan, and the senior brother in charge also likes him very much, if you really expel him from the sect, do you know how much turmoil it will cause?

The Great Elder, who hadn't spoken much all the time, spoke at this time: "The old man also thinks that imprisoning is the best choice, so that there is still room for maneuver in everything, and once Elder Lu is expelled from the sect, it will be difficult to turn back." ”

Yan Zhengtao said: "Strictly speaking, Yan Laoba is no longer from our Cloud Sword Sect, so there is no need to consider his problems, and on the master's side, after he comes out, I will explain it to him clearly." ”

Gu Feng said, "What about the influence of other aspects, don't you care at all?"

Yan Zhengtao said: "The kind of influence you are talking about is at most just making a stir in public opinion, do you still dare to come to us to make trouble? This is just like when Cangwu and Dongyu went to war, so many national forces were condemning Dongyu and supporting Cangwu State, but what was the result? How many forces really reached out to Cangwu State? Many people are just talking, and there will be no actual action. ”

Lord Gu Feng frowned slightly, and said, "How does this sound like you're fighting for the Cangwu Kingdom?"

Yan Zhengtao sneered and said, "Do you think it's possible? I'm just making an analogy. In short, I don't need to care about the so-called effects, and even if something happens, I will take responsibility and solve the problem. ”

Gu Fengzhu and some other high-level officials still did not agree with Yan Zhengtao's approach.

Correspondingly, Yan Zhengtao and those who have the same idea as him are also unwilling to give in.

The two sides were at a stalemate, and after discussing for a while, there was no result.

At this moment, the Great Elder said, "If we continue to discuss like this, it will be endless, and in the old man's opinion, let it be decided by voting." ”

Lord Gu Feng said, "What about Lord Di Feng and Lord Mu Feng?"

It is also a high-level sect, but the peak master's vote will be slightly more important than the elder.

Therefore, which side Mu Qing's votes fall on is crucial to the final result.

The Great Elder thought for a moment and said, "The two of them must want Elder Lu to be light, so let's count them on your side, I think everyone should have no opinion, right?"

Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they had no objection to this.

Because everyone knows that even if the two of them are called, they will definitely vote according to this.

The Great Elder said, "Since this is the case, then we will ......"

Before he finished speaking, Yan Zhengtao interrupted: "Wait, before we vote, why don't we ask Lu Ping'an himself first, what do you think?"

The Great Elder frowned and said, "Is this necessary?"

Yan Zhengtao said: "I think it's necessary, listen to what his attitude is towards this matter, whether he really has remorse, and then let everyone vote, wouldn't it be better?"

In Gu Feng's opinion, no matter what Lu Ping'an did wrong, he was a smart person after all.

In such a situation, he should show a sincere confession of his mistake in order to gain more support and avoid being expelled from the sect.

Therefore, Lord Gu Feng also followed Yan Zhengtao and said, "I also think that you can listen to Elder Lu first if there is anything you want to say." ”

The Great Elder pondered for a moment and said, "Well, then so be it. ”

Lu Ping'an stood beside him all the time, but his body was controlled by Yan Zhengtao's strength, he couldn't move, he couldn't even speak, of course, even if he could, he didn't want to say anything more.

At this time, Yan Zhengtao waved his hand lightly, removing a small part of the control force, allowing Lu Ping'an to speak normally.

The Great Elder asked, "Elder Lu, have you heard everything we discussed just now?"

Lu Ping'an asked, "Is it a choice between expelling the sect and being imprisoned and repenting?"

The Great Elder said, "It's not up to you to decide this, but if you have any ideas, you can say it." ”

Lu Ping'an raised his head and looked left and right, as if he was looking at this hall.

Then, he sneered and said in a rather contemptuous tone: "Actually, this Cloud Sword Sect is nothing more than that. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces changed.

Yan Zhengtao's expression sank even more, and he said, "Lu Ping'an, what do you mean by this?"

Lu Ping'an said: "It's just the surface meaning, don't you still understand?"

Yan Zhengtao said: "In other words, you are despising the sect?"

Lu Ping'an pursed his lips and said, "It's no problem if you want to understand it like this." All in all, I have been in the Cloud Sword Sect for more than two years, but I haven't learned anything from the sect, and I haven't gained too many benefits, but I have participated in the Four Kingdoms Contest and the Snow Field Operation, and I have won great glory and great benefits for the sect, about these things, I believe that all the high-level sects present are very clear, right?"

Those high-level sect leaders did not respond to Lu Ping'an.

Only Yan Zhengtao said in a cold voice: "Do you want to say that the sect is inferior to you? But if I remember correctly, both the head of the sect and the master of Mu Feng have taught you swordsmanship, right? Moreover, the swordsmanship that your master taught you is also extracted from the many swordsmanship of the Cloud Sword Sect, so you dare to say that you haven't learned anything from the sect?"

After a pause, Yan Zhengtao continued: "Also, you went to participate in the Dabi and Snow Field Operation, which won glory for the sect and made the sect gain a good profit, but in the process of you doing those things, didn't the sect give you the corresponding support? Your fame and achievements are great now, but don't forget, how did you get to where you are today, of course, if you have to be an ungrateful person, then I have nothing to say." ”

Lu Ping'an snorted coldly and said, "Don't say it so nicely! What was the sect doing when the war broke out before? What support did you give me? Shouldn't the four words "ungrateful" be given to you?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then they seemed to understand, it turned out that Lu Ping'an actually held a grudge against the sect because of the Yunjian Sect's inaction in that war?

Yan Zhengtao said: "The reason why the sect did that has its own reasons, but that is another matter after all, I don't need to explain so much to you." ”

Lu Ping'an smiled bitterly: "Yes, there is no need to explain, no matter how much you say, it is useless, because by this day, I have lost confidence in the Cloud Sword Gate, and it can even be said that my heart is cold......"

Yan Zhengtao said: "You said so many complaints, what do you want to express?"

Lu Ping'an took a deep breath and said, "I don't want to stay any longer in such a sect, so you don't need to discuss or vote anymore, just expel me from the sect!"

Hearing this, everyone in the audience couldn't help but be deeply stunned.

The hall was silent for a moment, and people didn't know what to say for a moment.

Lu Ping'an looked around at everyone and said, "What's the matter, didn't I understand enough? I don't want to be a person from Yunjianmen, I, Lu Ping'an, will leave Yunjianmen today!"