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Chapter 817: 817: Star Moon Sect Asserts Its Might
Chapter 817: Chapter 817: Star Moon Sect Asserts Its Might
Early the next morning, a convoy appeared on the east side of the village, where a dirt road led directly to the outside.
This road, usually hidden by the Ancient Moon River and its operational array, was now revealed because they were heading to the Star Moon Sect headquarters, so the array was lifted.
Leading the convoy into the village was Leng Ying, followed by more than a dozen Mercedes and Audis, driven by skilled drivers from the Cloud Pavilion.
This convoy was arranged by Yun Zhen after Lin Fei called him.
The main task was to transport Ancient Moon River, Lin Fei, He Jing, Elder Gu, and others to the Star Moon Sect headquarters.
Lin Fei, Ancient Moon River, Gu Mu, and others all boarded the cars.
Meanwhile, He Jing, whose critical acupoints were sealed by Lin Fei, was also escorted into the car by the experts of the Eighteen Vajras, along with Elder Bai, Star Moon Sect, and Hundred Poison Sect experts.
The convoy slowly departed from the village, heading towards the Star Moon Sect headquarters.
Outside Jiangnan City, there is a seaside area with beautiful scenery, an exceptional natural resort area.
Within the resort, there are hotels, seaview villas, golf courses, and private airplanes, with all facilities available.
The area is vast and incredibly luxurious, with tight security, and it’s not open to the public.
Apart from major families and important figures from martial arts families within the Star Moon Sect, outsiders are not allowed entry.
The convoy raced along the seaside highway, reaching the Star Moon Sect headquarters resort.
The resort gate is several meters high, iron barred, and tightly shut, with guards in suits and sunglasses, with earphones, tall and imposing.
Seeing the approaching convoy, about a dozen guards immediately focused their attention, and the lead guard captain questioned the convoy: “Who are you? This is a private resort, not open to the public!”
A window rolled down, and He Jing’s head poked out, saying to all the guards behind the iron barred gate: “Are you blind? Can’t you even recognize me?”
The guard captain recognized He Jing and immediately became respectful, saying: “Sect Leader, I didn’t know it was you. I’ll open the gate for you right away.”
Upon saying this, the guard captain quickly opened the iron barred gate with several guards, and the convoy drove into the resort.
He Jing had the guards open the gate because He Ling was in Lin Fei’s hands, and he had to follow Lin Fei’s prior instructions.
Two hours later.
In a high-class, luxurious, and spacious conference room in a tens of stories high, five-star hotel in the resort, numerous elders sat around a long, oval conference table.
On the left side, were more than a dozen elders, mostly in suits, with an elegant demeanor, exuding the charisma of business leaders. They were the patriarchs of Jiangnan’s major family empires, controlling Jiangnan’s commercial empire.
On the right side were more than a dozen elders in Tang suits and exercise clothes, who appeared vigorous with youthful energy, exuding a powerful martial arts presence. These were patriarchs from martial arts families under the control of the Star Moon Sect in Jiangnan.
Additionally, the perimeter of the conference room was filled with top-notch experts from the Star Moon Sect sitting on chairs.
This gathering included top experts and leaders from major family empires and martial arts families under the Star Moon Sect’s influence.
“This time, Sect Leader He summoned us, do any of you know why?”
“Not sure, the monthly meeting for the Star Moon Sect concluded just a few days ago, does this mean there will be two meetings this month?”
“That’s unusual, today’s meeting must be about something important.”
Patriarchs from major families and martial arts families were murmuring and speculating about the purpose of this Star Moon Sect meeting.
At that moment, Chen Zhong, Gu Ming, and Zhang Gao, three elders of the Star Moon Sect, walked into the conference room, loudly announcing: “Sect Leader Gu and Sect Leader He are arriving! All patriarchs from major families, martial arts families, and Star Moon Sect experts, please stand up!”
Inside the conference room, all patriarchs from family empires and martial arts families as well as numerous experts from the Star Moon Sect rose from their seats, but their faces showed confusion. They knew Sect Leader He, but Sect Leader Gu…
Some patriarchs from major families and elders of martial arts families seemed to recall who this Sect Leader Gu was.
Their expressions showed a trace of surprise.
At that moment, Ancient Moon River, accompanied by Lin Fei, Gu Mu, Leng Ying, and others, entered the conference room.
Meanwhile, He Jing was escorted into the conference room by two tall experts from the Cloud Pavilion.
Upon seeing Ancient Moon River, everyone in the conference room was stunned.
Indeed, as they expected, Sect Leader Gu was none other than the original sect leader, Ancient Moon River, who disappeared ten years ago.
Unexpectedly, the former sect leader Ancient Moon River, who vanished ten years ago, has returned!
The patriarchs of all family empires and martial arts families here were all loyal subordinates of Ancient Moon River back then, and Ancient Moon River treated them like family.
Therefore, seeing Ancient Moon River’s appearance, they couldn’t help but feel excited.
However, when they saw He Jing escorted in by two tall young men, they were even more surprised about what was going on.
Ancient Moon River arrived at the head of the conference table, with a gentle smile, surveying all the patriarchs from major families and martial arts families, saying: “Old friends, I’m back. Did you miss me?”
Patriarchs from major families and martial arts families, some with tears in their eyes, eagerly nodded, saying: “Sect Leader Gu, where have you been all these years?”
“We’ve missed you indeed.”
“We’re so happy you’re back.”
Thinking of Ancient Moon River’s past kindness towards them, their emotions were both sad and joyful.
Ancient Moon River also nodded with deep emotion: “Thank you all for remembering me. Ten years ago, I suddenly disappeared without explaining to anyone because of being harmed by a treacherous person, almost losing my life.”
“What? Sect Leader Gu was harmed by a treacherous person. Who is this person?”
“We must not let him off!”
All the patriarchs of major family empires and martial arts families expressed their indignation.
Ancient Moon River pointed at He Jing, who was being escorted by Cloud Pavilion experts: “The one who almost cost me my life and took my sect leader position back then was none other than He Jing!”
In fact, when all the patriarchs of major family empires and martial arts families saw He Jing escorted in, they had faint suspicions.
However, hearing Ancient Moon River personally reveal that He Jing was the one who plotted against him and usurped his sect leader position back then, they were still quite shocked.
“Today, I return to the Star Moon Sect to strip He Jing of his sect leader position. What do you all think?” Ancient Moon River asked, looking directly at everyone.
All the patriarchs of major families and martial arts families held onto their past loyalty to Ancient Moon River, not to mention seeing He Jing escorted in, they naturally realized He Jing’s downfall.
So, they all respectfully replied with cupped fists: “Sect Leader Gu, you are wise. We agree that He Jing should be stripped of his sect leader position.”
“Gu Mu, strip He Jing of his martial arts as punishment for usurping the sect leader position!” Ancient Moon River ordered Gu Mu, who was next to him.
“Yes, Sect Leader!” Gu Mu responded immediately.
In the next moment, a fierce Martial Venerable energy gathered in Gu Mu’s palm.
Seeing Gu Mu attempting to destroy his martial arts, He Jing immediately widened his eyes and angrily shouted, “If you dare to destroy my martial arts, my master will never…”
Yet before he could finish his words, Gu Mu struck his Dantian, turning his threat into a scream: “Ah!~~~”