Berserk God of War-Chapter 1648: The Voting Results, Dumbfounded
When Sikong Jing and Venerable Ba Lian and others stepped into the Heavenly Decision Hall, the atmosphere inside was already suffocating.
Although it was still early, all nine Earth Decision Makers had already arrived.
As the Leader, Dongwu was also seated early, staring at Sikong Jing and the others as they entered the hall...
Soon, Xi Tu arrived, Nanfeng arrived, and Beicang also arrived.
Finally, Ba Lie Venerable also arrived, bringing Gong Ying and their two disciples Ming Yan and Gong Yi. The situation seemed to return to ten days ago, still the same people from ten days ago.
The only difference was that Luo Bajiang, who was guarding outside, had already been dealt with and detained.
However, at this moment, a hoarse voice suddenly sounded in the hall: "I’m free today, so I came to join the fun."
As the words fell, a figure with a full head of white hair slowly walked into the Heavenly Decision Hall.
The eyes of everyone widened, and they all stood up to greet, "Great Heaven Decision, you’re here too?"
The visitor was Murong Jianyun.
He smiled slightly, maintaining his elderly appearance as he walked. His gaze was fixed as he walked to the highest seat, and by this time, someone had hurriedly placed a chair among the Four Heavenly Decisions.
Murong Jianyun smiled and walked to the chair, turned slowly, and sat down.
Immediately, his gaze fell on Venerable Ba Lian. The latter returned the look impassively, but her aura was deliberately hidden; she did not want to reveal that she had already reached the level of a Top-level Emperor, not even in front of Murong Jianyun.
Even though Murong Jianyun was a super powerhouse of the Holy Martial Stage, without careful observation, he couldn’t tell Venerable Ba Lian’s condition. Besides, he had clearly observed last night and wouldn’t delve deeper today.
Quickly, Murong Jianyun’s gaze shifted to Sikong Jing, feeling a bit surprised.
He noticed that Sikong Jing was not as panicked or anxious as he imagined, instead, he was composed. It was uncertain where this youngster got his confidence from; did he believe that Murong Jianyun would definitely protect him?
"If that’s really the case, then it’s too naive."
Murmured Murong Jianyun, then withdrew his gaze, saying: "Dongwu, I’m here just to watch the excitement this time. I said I wouldn’t vote again, still letting you be in charge."
He openly stated this to everyone.
However, doing so still hinted at influencing the vote, causing the Earth Decision Makers to have other thoughts. For instance, since the Great Heaven Decision publicly stated he wouldn’t vote, it might imply he didn’t intend to protect Sikong Jing.
This was actually a sign of Murong Jianyun’s disappointment in Sikong Jing.
Upon hearing this, Dongwu stepped out, fixating his gaze on Sikong Jing, then asked: "Sikong Jing, last night the Pei Yuxian siblings of Qianwang Holy Tower invaded the Teng Mansion. Did you suffer any losses?"
He did not proceed to vote immediately but suddenly posed this question.
His eyes squinted slightly; this line was actually still trying to garner votes.
It was stressing to all the Earth Decision Makers that Qianwang Holy Tower had already invaded the Teng Mansion, urging them not to vote recklessly.
As a Leader, Dongwu was not qualified, with too much bias.
But how could Sikong Jing miss what he intended, taking a step forward and smiling, "Thanks to the concern from Dongwu, last night the Teng Mansion was fine. The Pei Yuxian siblings initially intended to viciously pre-emptively kill Family Head Yao to vent, but Family Head Yao is still here."
The intention behind Pei Yuxian interrogating Yao Yulou couldn’t possibly be revealed by Sikong Jing.
Even within the Teng Mansion, even Duanmu Chun and Hua Meixi, all believed Pei Yuxian came prematurely to vent, but ultimately failed. This was of course thanks to Murong Jianyun, but it also showed the determination of resistance within the Teng Mansion.
Sikong Jing’s calm response made Yu Liman slowly clench his fist, expressing appreciation and anger at Qianwang Holy Tower’s domineering intrusion. He wasn’t the only Earth Decision Maker to clench his fist.
Recognizing Sikong Jing’s veiled counterattack, Dongwu harbored inner resentment but stated, "As long as there’s no problem, if it weren’t for the timely arrival of Great Heaven Decision, you would have been in great trouble."
He emphasized it was Murong Datian Decision’s merit, claiming none of them were anything.
Then Sikong Jing smiled again, "Certainly, with Overlord Commerce united, how could they let Qianwang Holy Tower succeed?"
With one phrase, Dongwu was stumped again.
He had just said "you guys," but Sikong Jing mentioned unity from top to bottom, making the stance high and low distinguishable... Dongwu Tianjue kept dividing Overlord Commerce while I kept showing the unity of Overlord Commerce.
At this moment, Nanfeng couldn’t help uttering, "Dongwu, hurry up and vote!"
Were it not for Murong Jianyun’s presence, he’d almost add, you aren’t unaware of this kid’s silver tongue, are you?
Hurry, no more nonsense!
Taking a deep breath, Dongwu finally recalled being at a loss for words against Sikong Jing ten days ago. It’s indeed not best to talk too much with this kid now, lest he sways the Earth Decision makers’ thoughts...
Finally, Dongwu announced heavily, "The voting begins now..."
"Still following the previous rules, each Heavenly Decision Maker has two votes, each Earth Decision Maker one vote."
"Now, those in favor of protecting the Overlord Soul’s heir Sikong Jing, raise your hand..."
With Dongwu’s words, Venerable Ba Lie immediately looked at Xi Tu.
He was somewhat concerned that the latter might disregard camaraderie, though Xi Tu promised last night, his attitude was not friendly.
However, Xi Tu remained perfectly quiet, head down, ignoring anyone, showing no intent of raising his hand.
The scene froze at this moment, as if no one wanted to raise their hand first, seeming to watch who would raise it first.
Inwardly, Nanfeng and Dongwu were ecstatic, could it be a complete landslide? Could last night’s events cause everyone to think of tossing Sikong Jing out, to be casually killed?
But obviously, they were wishfully thinking. Finally, Beicang slowly raised her hand. Though she knew the Overlord Soul’s heir couldn’t win, it couldn’t lose too miserably, after all, she had a good relationship with Ba Lian.
With Beicang’s hand raised, the Earth Decision Makers began to act, the first to raise his hand was none other than Yu Liman.
Then, one, two, three, four.
The Earth Decision Makers who supported Sikong Jing last time, still raised their hands to support, steadfastly.
This left Nanfeng, Dongwu, and Venerable Ba Lie extremely displeased, are you all blind?
Even under these circumstances, still supporting?
Murong Jianyun was also a bit surprised, not expecting that after the Pei Yuxian incident, these five Earth Decision Makers remained so unwavering.
But no matter what, Sikong Jing couldn’t possibly win...
Now it was seven votes for him and ten against, still the same as last time, missing his Great Heaven Decision’s three votes.
Dongwu glimpsed slightly at Murong Jianyun, who remained motionless, then chuckled softly, intending to announce.
There was no need to wait any longer; the other four Earth Decision Makers were unlikely to vote.
However, at this moment, Leng Chan broke the silence, "I support protecting the Overlord Soul’s heir."
As the voice fell, Leng Chan’s hand was already raised, causing Venerable Ba Lie to step forward in disbelief, staring at Leng Chan. Wasn’t this old guy promising so well last night?
But Leng Chan completely ignored him, keeping his hand raised unwaveringly.
Murong Jianyun, at this moment, slightly raised his eyebrows, not understanding why Leng Chan suddenly changed his decision.
With Leng Chan’s vote, the tally shifted to eight to nine.
Sikong Jing gained one vote, while the opponents lost one.
Just when everyone thought it was really over, Fu Wang silently raised his hand, glaring at Sikong Jing in frustration but not daring not to raise it...
At this moment, the entire hall was dumbfounded, the vote immediately reversed, turning to nine to eight, did Sikong Jing win?
