Chapter 639: Debate Within the Grand Elder Council

And if he could obtain those alien flames that Xiao Yan had absorbed again.

After absorbing all those alien flames together with the ones on his body, his strength could at least reach five‑star, perhaps even six‑star Dou Zun!

But if the alien flames were stripped that way, Xiao Yan's power, even at his peak in this life, would probably only be a mid‑tier Dou Sect.

After all, in the original work, even Yao Chen had no method to strip alien flames without damage.

In the end, it was only by luck during resurrection that it succeeded.

Even Yao Chen, who hails from an ancient race and whose strength is close to that of a Half‑Saint strongman, had no means at all.

It seems that Gu Yuan or the Soul Heaven Emperor are also unlikely to have any good solution.

To truly resolve it, it would probably require the Dou Emperor to act.

But such a powerhouse currently doesn't exist on the Dou Continent, so there's no point in mentioning it.

Immediately after, Lin Feng let out a heavy sigh and said with a wry smile, "Fine, I'll finish the matters at hand first, then go check on the Grand Elder Council later. Wandering in speculation here won't lead to any answers."

But thinking of this massive haul, Lin Feng couldn't help but grin.

This time, he collected seventy‑two eighth‑grade five‑colored pills, two eighth‑grade six‑colored pills, and four eighth‑grade seven‑colored pills.

With such a huge collection, whether he goes to the Ancient Dragon Clan or the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, he can trade for a large amount of what he needs.

Be it strong bodies or top‑quality eighth‑tier Demon Cores, they can be obtained easily.

Moreover, as a beast, Feng Qinger, after receiving such a massive number of high‑grade pills, will surely see her strength surge dramatically.

"By the way, that Zi Yan girl—she's probably fed up chewing herbs in the Ancient Dragon Clan; we should let her have a hearty feast later. Also, we need to get Xian Er more poisons; at her current level, ordinary toxins are of little use, only some major powers might hoard such extremely poisonous substances."

Thinking of Xiao Yixian, Lin Feng's mouth twitched into a warm smile.

Since they met again in the Jia Ma Empire, she has quietly stayed by his side.

Now that he has good stuff in hand, he naturally can't forget her.

As for himself, having obtained an enormous quantity of items from Yao Chen's Nascent Ring, he currently has little need for anything.

If he had to name something, it would only be those alien flames.

But those are too scarce, entirely dependent on luck.

While Lin Feng was pondering how to spend the pills in his hand, in the central stone‑built complex of Xiao Dan Tower—

several elders gathered in a grand hall, discussing how to deal with Xiao Yan.

Of course, among them were the three heads of the Dan Tower.

After all, the three of them are also members of the Grand Elder Council.

Even the long‑missing Tian Lei Zi was present.

At one side of the table, a young woman stood out among the crowd of people over a hundred years old.

Behind the woman, two elders stood silently.

If Lin Feng were present, he would certainly recognize them.

That woman was Gu Xun'er.

Boom!

At this moment, an elder rose, slammed the long table in front of him, and shouted, "There are so many people watching outside this time. If we let Xiao Yan walk away peacefully, how can our Dan Tower command the masses? I suggest we drag him to the gate of Sacred Pill City and cut him down."

"Exactly, if we don't kill Xiao Yan, how can our Dan Tower command the masses!"

"That's right."

As soon as the first speaker finished, several others stood up, supporting his decision.

Hearing them, Gu Xun'er furrowed her brows and cast an unfriendly glance at the front few.

She, the ancient clan's lady, had stepped forward herself, yet these people still contemplated killing her brother Xiao Yan.

"That's mistaken. Xiao Yan bears a deep blood‑feud; driven by his thirst for power, he acted rashly. I think a light punishment—expelling Xiao Yan from Xiao Dan Tower—is sufficient; there's no need to nitpick this further."

At this point, Xuan Kong Zi stood up and retorted,

"Indeed, that youngster acted out of filial devotion and inadvertently went astray, so a light punishment is appropriate. Anyone with parents would surely understand Xiao Yan."

Then Tian Lei Zi gritted his teeth, immediately stood up, and agreed.

After all, he's already on the thief's cart; getting off now, who knows what will happen next.

He might end up making enemies on both sides.

So after wavering, he chose the side of the other two big heads he's more familiar with.

Moreover, Xiao Yan has the backing of the ancient clan's lady behind him.

Even with Lin Feng's strong innate talent, he'll most likely become only a high‑level Half‑Saint.

Even if luck favors him and he breaks through to the Dou Saint realm.

That would be the pinnacle, matching the current Grand Elder of Xiao Dan Tower's strength.

Such power, though unattainable for most forces on the continent, is already a lofty height.

But for the massive Ancient Clan, it still poses no threat.

Therefore, Tian Lei Zi naturally chose the Ancient Clan's strong support.

"Exactly, I also support simply expelling Xiao Yan. After all, no one is perfect; Xiao Yan is young and impulsive, which is understandable, so there's no need to go that far."

After the previous speaker finished, Xuan Yi also stepped forward.

She then said, "As for Lin Feng, maliciously capturing fellow sect members and looting the Nascent Ring and Bone Spirit Cold Fire left by Master Xiao Yan, his crimes are heinous. He should be killed on the spot, without mercy; otherwise everyone will follow suit, and what will become of us!"

"Then kill Xiao Yan first before we talk about Lin Feng; after all, this whole issue was started by Xiao Yan."

Hearing that, one of the hardliners earlier spoke again.

Boom!

Xuan Yi also slammed the table and shouted, "It's different. Xiao Yan didn't succeed, but Lin Feng actually seized it, so the latter should be killed to prevent others from copying!"

"Why could Lin Feng snatch Xiao Yan? Isn't it because Xiao Yan himself barged in to rob and was counter‑killed? In my view, Xiao Yan deserved to be robbed!"

Didn't you hear my words clearly? Xiao Yan's case had a cause, so he should be lightly punished. But Lin Feng's is different; he should be severely punished to intimidate everyone.

As the discussion went on, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became increasingly intense.

Neither side would give in, and they engaged in a war of words.

Bang!

At that moment, an old man who had not spoken a word from beginning to end suddenly slammed the table again.

Crack~

Under this tremendous force, the long table before everyone instantly appeared with numerous cracks like a spiderweb.

The cracks spread from the old man's palm to the entire long table.