Chapter 1374: Impeachment
Luo Yao naturally saw the reactions of all the Guardians present. Without a word, he settled into his exclusive seat, a grim expression on his face.
Luo Yao did not scold the Guardians to maintain silence. One reason was that he didn't want to embarrass himself. He knew better than anyone why this situation was unfolding, and thus he understood that his scolding would not only fail to achieve the desired effect but might even prevent him from saving face. Knowing such an outcome, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to do so, but it was undeniable that his mood was severely soured, which was why his complexion was so poor.
Another reason was that he currently had something on his mind. The Tong Continent Great Emperor's sudden summons for a Great Emperor assembly might not be as simple as just a major event occurring within the Yin Division. He had a nagging feeling that the other party might be plotting against him behind the scenes. Their hidden struggle on Xinyue Road had already reached a fever pitch, and under such circumstances, it wasn't impossible for the other party to unleash a trump card.
However, based on the intelligence he currently possessed, he hadn't found the slightest clue, let alone figured out what the Tong Continent Great Emperor intended to do. This feeling of not knowing his opponent's intentions left him feeling deeply repressed.
It was for these two reasons that Luo Yao, despite his profound discomfort with the Guardians under the other Great Emperors, did not erupt. Instead, he forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, choosing to ignore their attitudes. With a somber face, he sat in his position, pondering details to see if any new discoveries could be made, all while awaiting the arrival of the other four Great Emperors.
Luo Yao didn't have to wait long. Shortly after Luo Yao appeared, the Qing Shan Great Emperor also materialized. Ironically, when the Qing Shan Great Emperor appeared, the entire hall instantly fell silent, becoming utterly still. Whether it was the Guardians of Qing Shan Continent or those under other Great Emperors, at the moment the Qing Shan Great Emperor emerged, they all, without exception, chose to close their mouths, forming a stark contrast to when Luo Yao had appeared earlier.
After the Qing Shan Great Emperor appeared and saw that Luo Yao had arrived before him, the two exchanged polite words. Soon after, the Jun Prefecture Great Emperor and the Underworld Emperor also appeared in succession. Only the Tong Continent Great Emperor, who had initiated the Great Emperor summons, was conspicuously late.
On the high platform, the four Great Emperors' expressions were all rather unpleasant. The reason was simple: the Great Emperor assembly had been initiated by the Tong Continent Great Emperor. While they were naturally curious about this, they also harbored dissatisfaction. After all, responding to a Great Emperor assembly not only wasted their own time but also that of their subordinate Guardians. Some urgent matters that needed immediate attention had to be paused, so of course, they felt uncomfortable.
Just as the four Great Emperors were on the verge of losing their temper, space on the high platform fluctuated again. A spatial rift appeared, and the Tong Continent Great Emperor walked out of it, a smile plastered across his face.
Although the Tong Continent Great Emperor had appeared, none of the other four Great Emperors offered him a pleasant look. Without exception, their faces were grim, as if they were prepared to attack the Tong Continent Great Emperor if he couldn't provide a reasonable explanation today.
"Tong Continent Great Emperor, you initiated this Great Emperor assembly yourself, yet you are late. Don't you think that's rather inappropriate?"
The Qing Shan Great Emperor looked at the Tong Continent Great Emperor and spoke. From his tone and facial expression, it was clear he was quite unhappy.
The Tong Continent Great Emperor showed not a hint of shame. He chuckled, took his exclusive seat, and then replied.
"Heh heh, my apologies. I was delayed by a very important matter, which is why I arrived a little late. I hope the four Great Emperors will not hold it against me."
The Tong Continent Great Emperor's words were clearly not just in response to the Qing Shan Great Emperor who had spoken, but also to the other three Great Emperors present. He wasn't blind; the displeasure of the four Great Emperors was plainly written on their faces, obviously expressing extreme dissatisfaction with his lateness. In such a situation, how could he only explain to the Qing Shan Great Emperor? But asking him to apologize to each of the four Great Emperors individually was also impossible, so he simply responded to them all at once.
"Hmph, you were delayed by a very important matter? Do we four not have important matters to handle? Yet none of us were late like you!"
The Qing Shan Great Emperor snorted, appearing unyielding and unforgiving.
The Tong Continent Great Emperor's expression remained unchanged, still wearing a smile, as if he hadn't detected the unfriendliness in the Qing Shan Great Emperor's tone. However, he didn't offer any further explanation like before, whether because he couldn't explain or simply didn't want to. "Enough with these useless ramblings. Let's get straight to business. I'm very busy and have no time to waste here, nor do I have any interest in watching you bicker."
The Underworld Emperor urged. The Qing Shan Great Emperor snorted coldly again, expressing his inner dissatisfaction, but he didn't press the matter further.
Upon hearing this, the Tong Continent Great Emperor smiled and turned his gaze towards the Jingling Continent Great Emperor, Luo Yao, his smile pregnant with meaning.
Luo Yao sensed the Tong Continent Great Emperor's gaze. With a grim face, he turned his head slightly to look at the Tong Continent Great Emperor. As their eyes met, Luo Yao's heart inexplicably filled with a bad premonition.
"Heh heh, in truth, I also don't wish to waste my time. Since no one wants to waste time, I won't beat around the bush and will get straight to the point. The sole purpose of my initiating this Great Emperor assembly is to impeach the current Jingling Continent Great Emperor, Luo Yao, because he is utterly unqualified to be a Great Emperor of our Yin Division!"
As soon as the Tong Continent Great Emperor uttered these words, the entire hall erupted in an uproar. Even the other four Great Emperors, excluding him, saw their expressions change significantly at that moment. The biggest change, of course, belonged to Luo Yao, the current Jingling Continent Great Emperor, as the person the Tong Continent Great Emperor intended to impeach was him!
Evidently, none of the four Great Emperors, including Luo Yao, had anticipated that the Tong Continent Great Emperor's reason for initiating this Great Emperor assembly was to impeach another Great Emperor.
Both the four Great Emperors and the Guardians present wore varied expressions: shock, worry, confusion, and some even an air of anticipation, ready to watch a good show.
"Tong Continent Great Emperor, do you know what you are saying?"
Luo Yao's expression was grim, his tone icy, and his gaze at the Tong Continent Great Emperor was sharp as a blade.
"Heh heh, of course I know what I'm saying. I'm not so confused that I don't even know what I'm saying, so Jingling Continent Great Emperor, you needn't worry about whether I spoke incorrectly, and even less about whether you misheard me!"
The Tong Continent Great Emperor was all smiles, giving Luo Yao an affirmative reply, his face completely displaying an air of absolute certainty of victory. In contrast, Luo Yao's face had already turned ashen!
Watching this scene unfold from below the high platform, some of the Guardians secretly felt excited and pleased. These individuals were, without exception, those who harbored resentment towards Luo Yao. Some were driven by jealousy, others by personal vendettas, and still others by conflicts of interest. Though their reasons differed, their desired outcome was the same: they all hoped Luo Yao would fall, hoping Luo Yao would be dethroned from his position as Great Emperor!
Besides those secretly rejoicing, there were, of course, those secretly worrying. Yang Haoran was one of them.
Yang Haoran was not only a Guardian of the Jingling Continent Yin Division but also Luo Yao's confidant, at least on the surface. If Luo Yao were to fall, it was a given that he would suffer the consequences. Conversely, if Luo Yao remained in power, he would have someone backing him, and he could seek Luo Yao's help with problems he couldn't handle himself.
The Tong Continent Great Emperor had caused such a stir this time, purely to publicly impeach Luo Yao, the Great Emperor. Whether successful or not, it was not good news for Yang Haoran!
Furthermore, one thing greatly concerned Yang Haoran: he knew that the Tong Continent Great Emperor had already set his sights on him. Otherwise, the Tong Continent Great Emperor wouldn't have become involved in the Bai Xue incident. And now, with this latest move from the Tong Continent Great Emperor, it was highly likely that he had been factored into the plan as well.
This meant that today, as the Tong Continent Great Emperor impeached Luo Yao, Yang Haoran himself was very possibly part of the Tong Continent Great Emperor's scheme!
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