Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

"What's wrong with the Tower Master of the Ancient Tower? It looks like he's been severely punished?"

"It's more than just a lesson! Look at his aura, he's clearly seriously injured! Yesterday, the Qian Gu family..."

"Not to mention the person behind him, who is the pillar of the Spirit Pagoda. Even he has come out, so this meeting must be of great importance..."

Various speculations churned in everyone's minds, and their exchanged glances were filled with shock and disbelief.

Qian Gu Dongfeng felt the various gazes cast upon him from below, and his cheeks burned with an intense sense of humiliation.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms, but he could only lower his head, remain silent, and silently endure it all.

Just then, footsteps sounded again at the entrance of the hall.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn over.

Leng Yaozhu, supported by Leng Yulai, slowly walked into the hall.

Today, Leng Yaozhu wore a well-tailored red cheongsam with gold trim, which accentuated her mature and graceful figure. Although her face still showed a hint of paleness from her injuries, her spirits had clearly recovered considerably. Her usual gentle demeanor was now tinged with a quiet calmness and sharpness that came with the trials and tribulations she had faced.

Upon seeing Leng Yaozhu appear, the murmurs that had been filling the hall ceased abruptly. Regardless of their inner thoughts, all the elders and leaders present rose and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Deputy Tower Master Leng!"

The sound echoed in the spacious hall, carrying an invisible power.

Leng Yaozhu's reputation within the Spirit Pagoda is soaring, and it's even beginning to overshadow the title of the Pagoda Master, Qian Gu Dongfeng.

The reason is none other than Lu Jun's influence. As Lu Jun's teacher, the more great achievements Lu Jun makes, the higher Leng Yaozhu's status rises.

This is why the Qian Gu family suddenly became anxious and directly clashed with the Leng family.

Sitting next to Qian Gu Dongfeng, Qian Gu Qingfeng and his wife looked at each other with some worry in their eyes.

Although they are far from the ancient family, they still know about what happened yesterday.

It was because the Qian Gu family tried to cripple Leng Yaozhu that Lu Jun came to their door and slapped them twice, making them behave themselves.

The ancient breeze shook its head.

The Qian Gu family has lost all its power because of this operation; even the Federation has stopped helping them.

My father and that guy Dongfeng, all they know how to do is cause trouble all day long.

Thinking of this, Qian Gu Qing Feng sighed inwardly.

Leng Yaozhu remained calm, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and glanced at the disheveled Qian Gu Dongfeng beside the main seat, as well as Halosa behind him who looked like a supervisor. A hint of understanding flashed in her eyes, but she did not say anything. She and Leng Yulai sat down comfortably in the reserved first seat on the left.

Leng Yulai, however, was not so good-natured. The moment she sat down, her gaze pierced Qian Gu Dongfeng like an icicle, a cold, undisguised smile playing on her lips, her voice ringing out clearly:

"Qian Gu Dong Feng, you were beaten half to death yesterday, and today you're in such a hurry to hold such a big meeting?"

"What other tricks are you trying to pull? Haven't you had enough of being beaten up yet?"

This blunt question instantly made the atmosphere in the hall even more tense.

Qian Gu Dongfeng's body trembled violently, and all color drained from his face. Under the invisible pressure of Harosa's cold gaze, he took a deep breath.

As if using all his remaining strength, he forcefully suppressed all the humiliation and anger, raised his head, looked at the crowd below with varying expressions, and spoke in a hoarse, dry voice:
"Today... I have urgently summoned all elders, councilors, and leaders here because there is... an important matter that needs to be announced."

He paused, feeling the icy gaze behind him, which felt almost tangible, and with difficulty, uttered the words that would forever brand him and his entire ancient family with shame:

"I... Qian Gu Dong Feng... voluntarily resign from my position as the master of the Spirit Pagoda." "What?!"

These words were like a bombshell dropped on a calm lake, causing an uproar in the entire council hall!

"Lord Tower Master! You...you must be joking!"

Another deputy tower master, Han Tianyi, suddenly stood up, his face filled with disbelief, and his voice was distorted with shock.

"You are a core pillar of our Spirit Pagoda! How can you just resign like that?!"

"Yes, Tower Master! Is someone pressuring you? Please tell us! We will all support you and work together to maintain the stability of the Spirit Pagoda!"

Another elder, who was always close to the Qian Gu family, hurriedly stood up to echo him, his tone anxious, and his gaze swept meaningfully over Leng Yaozhu and Harosa.

In an instant, elders and leaders who supported the Qian Gu family faction spoke up one after another, either persuading or expressing their support. Arguments arose in the council hall, and the atmosphere became tense.

Qian Gu Dongfeng looked at his subordinates below the stage, who were still trying to protect him but were completely unaware of the truth and unable to change anything. A bitter smile, more painful than crying, appeared on his face.

His gaze swept over the crowd with a complex expression, but finally settled on Leng Yaozhu, whose face remained calm. His voice carried a sense of utter helplessness and resignation:
“I was not forced by anyone. Rather, I felt that I was not capable enough and unworthy of the position, and it was difficult for me to continue to fulfill the important responsibility of the tower master.”

"After careful consideration, I have decided to formally pass on the position of Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower to Vice Tower Master Leng Yaozhu."

"What?! It's sent to Deputy Tower Master Leng?!"

The hall erupted in another huge uproar. The elders looked at each other, their faces filled with utter shock and incomprehension.

Although Leng Yaozhu's abilities, character, and prestige are evident to all within the tower, the Qian Gu family has been in charge of the Spirit Transmission Tower for hundreds of years, deeply entrenched, and has never had a precedent of passing on the position of tower master to someone outside the family.

Moreover, the Qian Gu family and the Leng family have long been hostile to each other, constantly vying for power. This sudden abdication completely overturned everyone's understanding.

Leng Yaozhu herself was completely stunned, and the teacup she was holding trembled slightly, almost causing her to drop it.

Although she had guessed that things would change after Lu Jun took action, she never expected the change to be so drastic and so direct.

What exactly did Lu Jun do to the Qian Gu father and son?
Just because they went to their door and beat them up, Qian Gu Dong Feng was forced to so readily hand over his supreme authority.
So... he's about to become the master of the Spirit Pagoda all of a sudden?
In contrast to Leng Yaozhu's shock and stunned expression, Leng Yulai wore an undisguised smug and delighted smile. She was about to say something sarcastic when Leng Yaozhu stopped her with a look.

Leng Yaozhu took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She slowly stood up, her gaze calmly sweeping over the restless crowd below, her voice clear and steady:

"Elders, please calm down. The decision of the Tower Master is indeed too sudden. I believe that the position of Tower Master is related to the ten-thousand-year foundation and future direction of the Spirit Transmission Tower. This matter needs to be carefully considered and discussed..."

"There's no need to discuss this further."

Qian Gu Dongfeng almost interrupted her, his tone urgent, filled with a fear that delaying even a second would lead to terrible consequences.

Stop talking, or I'm afraid I'll be in big trouble.

Didn't you see Harosa standing right behind me?
He could kill me at any moment!
The last vestige of ambition in Qian Gu Dongfeng's heart was shattered by Lu Jun's slap.

They didn't have the strength to resist.

Unless Huo Yuhao, the artificial god created by their ancient family, can deal with Lu Jun, everything else is just empty talk.

So he looked at Leng Yaozhu, his eyes even carrying a hint of pleading:
“Deputy Tower Master Leng, you are exceptionally capable, fair in your dealings, and highly respected within the tower. Your appointment as Tower Master is the will of the people and a blessing for the future of the Spirit Transmission Tower.”

"My mind is made up. Today, at this very moment, I will hand over the Tower Master's token and all power." (End of Chapter)