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Immortal Patriarch: Strength in the Family's Vitality (Web Novel) - Chapter 2011: Research Material? Attempt to Usurp Authority?
Chapter 2011: Research Material? Attempt to Usurp Authority?
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“True Dragon Bloodline?”“If it’s real, its value is simply immeasurable!”
The eyes of many Elders gleamed with greed and heat.
A True Dragon, that legendary Divine Beast, possesses the power to destroy the heavens and the earth upon reaching maturity.
If one could obtain even a trace of the True Dragon Bloodline, whether for Alchemy or to improve Cultivation Techniques, it would bring unimaginable benefits.
The Elder from the Array Hall saw this and, with a faint, undetectable smile at the corner of his mouth, continued to speak: “I believe that for the sake of the Sect’s grand plan, in order to better study this Star Map and Star Gate, this child named Bai Ling’er should be entrusted to the Sect’s unified management, so that the Sect’s power can be focused on… thorough research.”
“Only in this way can her value be maximized and ensure the smooth progress of the Star Map plan.”
“As for Nephew Luo, after all, he is still young and inexperienced. If his personal emotions were to delay the Sect’s great plan, it would be a huge loss.”
The Elder’s words sounded dignified, as if everything was for the Sect’s sake.
But the undisguised coldness and cruelty in his words, treating Bai Ling’er as an object, a research subject, made Luo Qingchen’s heart sink instantly.
“Impossible!”
Luo Qingchen almost instinctively stood up suddenly, his voice trembling slightly with anger.
An aura of coldness and resolute determination emanated from him, causing the Elders present to pause briefly.
They hadn’t expected Luo Qingchen, always calm and composed, to react so out of character.
“Elder Liu, your words are incorrect!”
Luo Qingchen’s gaze, like two unsheathed swords, stared directly at Elder Liu from the Array Hall, unwavering.
“Bai Ling’er is not an object, nor is she some research material!”
“She is a living person, my companion, my family!”
“Her ability to resonate with the Star Map and activate the Star Force is not because she is some ‘resource’ that can be freely extracted, but because of a special connection between her and the Star Map that others cannot understand, based on trust and emotion!”
Luo Qingchen’s voice was strong and resonant, compelling.
“If she’s forcibly taken from my side, treated like a prisoner for so-called ‘research’, it will only destroy her trust in the Sect, and may even cause her to resist and reject the Star Map!”
“By then, not to mention the Star Map plan, even this Star Map Bronze Disk might become a piece of scrap metal!”
“Elder Liu, do you make such a proposition truly for the Sect’s grand plan, or for another agenda, wanting Bai Ling’er to become private property of your Array Hall to satisfy your personal research desires?!”
Luo Qingchen’s last sentence struck Elder Liu’s heart like a heavy hammer.
Elder Liu’s face turned livid instantly, a flash of anger and shame appeared in his eyes.
“Luo Qingchen! Don’t slander me! I wholeheartedly work for the public good, how dare you, a young lad, defame me!”
“Your defense of that child, do you wish to claim this great opportunity for yourself?!”
The atmosphere in the council hall instantly became tense and confrontational.
Elder Xiao from the Elixir Medicine Hall hurriedly spoke to ease the situation: “Elder Liu, Nephew Luo, please say less. This matter is of great importance, it’s better to calmly discuss it.”
He turned to Master Xuan Yang, cupped his hands and said: “Sect Leader, I believe that Nephew Luo’s words are not without reason. Ancient treasures mostly have spirits, especially when it involves bloodline inheritance. It’s more about fate and compatibility. Forcing interference might be counterproductive.”
Qin Mingyuan also said solemnly: “Sect Leader, the disciple agrees with Elder Xiao. Nephew Luo and Bai Ling’er have come this far, experiencing life and death, the trust and bond between them is not something outsiders can understand. Bai Ling’er by her side can best utilize her special abilities. Rashly separating them may do more harm than good.”
Master Xuan Yang had been quietly listening to the debate of the Elders and Luo Qingchen’s passionate speech.
His eyes lingered on Luo Qingchen’s slightly flushed face due to excitement for a long time.
He could feel that Luo Qingchen’s protection of Bai Ling’er came from the heart, without any falsehood.
He also believed that Luo Qingchen’s words about the connection based on trust and emotion were not groundless.
After a long period, Master Xuan Yang slowly spoke, his voice indisputable.
“Regarding Bai Ling’er, it will be as Luo Qingchen stated.”
“She will continue to be cared for by Luo Qingchen. Her safety and her wishes must be fully respected.”
“No one shall force her to do anything she does not wish to do for any reason.”
At these words, Elder Liu from the Array Hall’s face suddenly turned ashen like pig’s liver, extremely unsightly, yet he dared not utter another word.
Master Xuan Yang’s gaze swept over each Elder present once more.
“As for the Star Map Bronze Disk and Star Gate matter, I believe it is both an opportunity and a challenge. Our Qingyun Sect cannot remain stagnant, but must also not act recklessly.”
“I have decided to establish a dedicated ‘Star Map Research Task Force.'”
“The task force’s duty is to gather the Sect’s top talents to fully study this Star Map Bronze Disk, explore the mysteries of the Star Altar and Star Gate, assess their potential risks and opportunities, and formulate appropriate response strategies.”
