Top enlightenment at 100 years old-Chapter 443 - 442: What Makes You Think I’m Negotiating With You?
For those in high positions, what is something they can least tolerate?
Undoubtedly, it is being undermined by their subordinates.
Of course.
This holds true in the mundane world.
But in this world where power resides within oneself.
Being undermined by subordinates is not a particularly troublesome issue.
As long as there is enough strength, all schemes and means are castles in the air.
They also possess enough magnanimity to allow their subordinates to act freely.
But all of this comes with a premise.
That is, subordinates must have absolute loyalty to those in high positions.
In other words, they must be obedient enough.
Are Shi Daozhen and his group such people?
Judging by the current situation, the answer is apparently no.
Just based on this point, Shi Daozhen and his group have already found a path to self-destruction.
Moreover, they have violated a taboo that shouldn’t be violated.
It can be said that, at this moment, Shi Daozhen and his group have already handed the knife over to Ji Haoyuan.
As long as Ji Haoyuan wishes, he can take away everything they have.
However, Ji Haoyuan is also a person who values principles.
He doesn’t mind giving Shi Daozhen and his group one last chance.
At this moment, he calmly looked at Shi Daozhen and the others and said softly:
"Mr. Shi, regardless of whether what Steward Ying just said is true or false, I would like the three of you to first hand over the Vice Institute Chief Seal.
Do you have any objections?"
"Hand over the Vice Institute Chief Seal?"
Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan’s words, the expressions of Shi Daozhen, Lin Yuan Divine Monarch, and Bai Hai Divine Monarch immediately changed.
Even Song Heng, as well as those who just ridiculed Ying Suxue, had their expressions freeze and then involuntarily showed some panic.
Because they all knew very well what the Vice Institute Chief Seal represented.
It not only serves as proof of one’s identity as the Vice Director.
But it is also the switch to maneuver various arrays within the Reward and Punishment Court.
It is also the only object that allows them to unlock the treasures of the Reward and Punishment Court and obtain resources.
If they lose the Vice Institute Chief Seal, they will immediately lose all the power they held in the Reward and Punishment Court.
This is clearly something they are unwilling to accept.
It is also something their followers in the Reward and Punishment Court do not want to see.
So, in the next moment.
Lord Bai Hai, standing beside Shi Daozhen, couldn’t help but speak:
"Chief Dean, isn’t this move rather inappropriate?"
"Inappropriate?"
Ji Haoyuan’s brows raised immediately.
He looked at Lord Bai Hai in front of him and continued softly:
"What’s inappropriate?
I have explained my intentions very clearly just now.
Reclaiming the Vice Institute Chief Seal from you is only a temporary measure.
When the appropriate time comes, I will naturally return the Vice Institute Chief Seal that rightfully belongs to you.
What? Is there still a problem?"
Ji Haoyuan’s string of rhetorical questions immediately made Lord Bai Hai’s expression very unpleasant.
He quickly exchanged glances with Shi Daozhen and Lin Yuan Divine Monarch.
The three of them instantly reached a consensus.
That is, under no circumstances, can they hand over the Vice Institute Chief Seal. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
They knew that their main leverage against Ji Haoyuan was what?
Isn’t it the Vice Institute Chief Seal in their possession?
If they lose the Vice Institute Chief Seal, they would lose not only their corresponding powers as Vice Directors of the Reward and Punishment Court.
But they would also lose the support of the Moral Saint Sect.
After all, the primary reason for the Moral Saint Sect’s support was their identity and the powers they held in the Reward and Punishment Court.
If they no longer hold the most crucial bargaining chip, why would the Moral Saint Sect continue to support them?
What would they be worth in the eyes of the others?
So.
Even knowing that this would offend Ji Haoyuan greatly.
They couldn’t afford to care at this moment.
"Chief Dean,"
At this time, Lord Bai Hai spoke again.
"To be honest, the Vice Institute Chief Seal in our hands still has very important functions.
Please, Chief Dean, give us some time to settle our current affairs, and then we will hand the Vice Institute Chief Seal over to you. Would this be acceptable?"
What Lord Bai Hai and his group were trying to do now.
Was to buy time.
Because they knew very well.
If they can get through this hurdle temporarily, then others will naturally come forward to challenge Ji Haoyuan, the Chief of the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven.
But before that, they must also show a sufficiently firm stance and capability.
They must not be swayed by Ji Haoyuan’s few words.
Otherwise, even if the Moral Saint Sect intends to support them, the support would likely be limited.
"Heh, on what grounds do you presume that my previous words were a negotiation with you?"
Suddenly, Ji Haoyuan started to laugh.
"Or have the years made you forget your own position? Do you think you have the qualification to negotiate terms with me?"
At this moment, Ji Haoyuan finally showcased his dominance and assertiveness as the Chief of the Holy Land Cave Heaven.
This was something that Shi Daozhen and the others never foresaw.
It was also something they subconsciously overlooked.
Because, in terms of status, they were indeed not on the same level as Ji Haoyuan.
This realization made a sense of unease flicker in the eyes of the three.
They began to quickly search for any trace of the Moral Saint Sect’s support.
Unfortunately, at this time, Ji Haoyuan no longer intended to waste time with them.
His expression suddenly turned indifferent.
His eyes were devoid of any emotion.
He simply gazed at Shi Daozhen and the other two softly and said:
"I’ll give you one last chance to hand over the Vice Institute Chief Seal.
Otherwise..."
He didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone present could discern the meaning behind his words.
At that moment, the tension in the room became extremely high.
The followers from the Reward and Punishment Court under Shi Daozhen, including Song Heng, broke into a cold sweat.
It was only at this point that they realized.
That the one who truly held the power to make a final decision in this situation wasn’t Shi Daozhen and his group, nor their so-called justifications, but this Chief direct disciple from the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land, Grand Cyan Cave Heaven—Ji Haoyuan.
Involuntarily, the gazes of Song Heng and the other followers all turned to Shi Daozhen and his group.
