Face like a gray, Xiao Hongzhen!

Although many cultivators were unaware of the attitude of the two hall masters towards Emperor Beichen in their daily lives, based on their previous behavior, it was clear that their treatment of Emperor Beichen was far from favorable.

Moreover, as the Young Master of Tiangang Sect, it was widely known that Emperor Beichen had been forced to leave the sect for two years. Previously, everyone had assumed that if the Sect Master had not left, Emperor Beichen would not have been forced to leave either.

Now that Emperor Beichen had returned and the Sect Master had also returned, the days of the two hall masters were likely to become difficult.

"Beichen is the Young Master of Tiangang Sect, and regardless of your grievances, you should never go against the Young Master!"

Situ Yan spoke without mincing his words. He was aware of the situation Emperor Beichen had faced, and now it seemed much more severe than he had anticipated.

Upon hearing the reproachful tone in Situ Yan's words, Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi's expressions sank. Situ Yan's sudden appearance today was like a blow to them.

All their previous plans had been shattered with Situ Yan's arrival. They realized the impending disaster for everything they had done.

Situ Yan could become the sect's leader for a reason; he was not a simple character. Many of Emperor Beichen's decisive methods were influenced by Situ Yan. Despite Situ Yan's seemingly kind appearance, he could be ruthless and cruel when necessary.

"I wasn't aware that during my absence, Tiangang Sect started valuing seniority over position," Situ Yan said, alluding to Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi. Before he left, he never expected that they would dare to be so audacious and commit such actions.

Just by looking at the current situation, he could imagine the suffering Emperor Beichen had endured over the years. In a way, he felt deeply indebted to Emperor Beichen.

"We didn't mean it that way, Sect Master," Xiao Hongzhen explained with a forced smile. If this accusation was confirmed, their days ahead would be truly difficult.

"What did you mean, then?" Situ Yan didn't give Xiao Hongzhen any chance to retreat. At this point, their selfish motives were evident, and all explanations would be nothing more than feeble disguises.

Bai Li Hongzhuang looked at Situ Yan, who was resolute and decisive, and a glimmer of delight appeared in her eyes. She had wondered why Situ Yan had been absent all this time, but now it seemed he had been waiting for the perfect opportunity to confront Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi.

If Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi had known about the Sect Master's return in advance, they would have done everything possible to cover up their actions. This way, Situ Yan could directly catch them in their wrongdoings, making the resolution much easier.

"Sect Master, we... we..." Jiang Yi tried to explain, but he couldn't find any reasons to justify their actions.

Because, in truth, there were no reasons that could conceal everything they had done.

Qin Ai and Gu Jingqing calmly watched Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi. In their view, the situation they found themselves in was entirely of their own making.

Ji Yangxia lowered his head. Once the two hall masters faced punishment, his own fate wouldn't be any better.

Situ Yan raised his right hand, signaling Jiang Yi to stop speaking, and said, "Both of you go back and think about the punishment that awaits you."

With Situ Yan's words, Xiao Hongzhen and Jiang Yi turned pale. It meant that Situ Yan was truly going to take action against them!

<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>