Chapter 337

Understanding this matter couldn't be brushed aside, he could only force himself to explain: "Precisely because we've cooperated a few times, this Jiang Jujie seized on the issue, using it as leverage to coerce me into betraying the clan's cultivation arts. Clan Leader, my lord, I had no choice...."

Listening to Jiang Yong'an's defense, the seven branch leaders all shook their heads.

In the eyes of these old veterans, the other's acting was simply too poor.

So clumsy that one could tell at a glance he was lying.

At this moment, Jiang Daoxuan could no longer be bothered to keep listening, and said coldly: "Silence."

As the words fell, a wisp of incomparably terrifying aura leaked out, spreading forth!

Before this overwhelming might that resembled the wrath of heaven.

Jiang Yong'an, who had been talking nonstop a moment ago, instantly froze, falling deathly silent, not daring to make a sound!

Jiang Jujie, who was in the midst of his fury, was as if a great bucket of cold water had been poured over him, feeling a chill pierce straight to his heart, his anger completely vanishing!

The Elder Council and the seven branch leaders all changed expression, becoming incomparably solemn.

In an instant, the scene once again became extremely quiet.

However, this silence did not last long.

In merely the blink of an eye, it was broken!

Jiang Daoxuan lowered his head, looking down from above, gazing down at Jiang Jujie:

"Inducing our clan's disciples, stealing our clan's cultivation arts—the crime deserves death!"

As the verdict fell.

Jiang Jujie seemed to lose all his spirit, hanging his head, endless despair surfacing in his eyes!

Things had come to this point—whatever he said now was too late!

However, the punishment was far from over!

Only Jiang Daoxuan's utterly emotionless, cold voice was heard rising once more.

"The Fengbai Jiang clan? No longer needs to exist."

"Chen'er, you set out at once for Fengbai City, sever their bloodline, and let the petty rabble around understand what it means to hold reverence in their hearts!"

Jiang Chen's expression turned solemn. He cupped his fist and replied: "As you command!"

Although he knew the Fengbai Jiang clan possessed a Star Wheel cultivator.

Not the slightest fear lingered in his heart!

Only an intense battle intent and confidence!

If he fought, he would surely win!

At this moment, hearing that not only himself but his entire clan would face utter catastrophe.

A hint of self-mockery inevitably surfaced on his face.

Perhaps this was for the best—everyone could reunite at Huang Quan, sparing one from walking alone.

Meanwhile, upon hearing of Jiang Jujie and the Fengbai Jiang clan's fate.

Jiang Yong'an had long been scared out of his wits, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, even wetting his pants once again.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Hong found it unbearable, feeling especially heartache.

If only you'd known today, why did you do what you did back then? An'er, you truly are a fool!

Jiang Hong was frustrated at his inability to shape him, his heart aching with grief!

He then turned an imploring gaze toward Jiang Daoxuan, wanting to see what verdict the Clan Leader would render!

The Elder Council and the seven branch leaders were the same.

They were all extremely curious about the verdict for Jiang Yong'an.

After all, in all these months, never had a clansman been discovered betraying the clan.

This was the first time!

Precisely because of this, for these clan higher-ups, the outcome of this verdict would serve as a reference.

It could directly affect their future verdicts for similar incidents!

After all, if even the Clan Leader felt the crime did not warrant death, naturally they would not break new ground and forcibly sentence him to death!

Then, under everyone's gaze.

Jiang Daoxuan slowly turned his head, looking toward Jiang Yong'an.

Without the slightest hesitation, he instantly delivered the verdict:

"As a child of our Jiang clan, you take no pride in the clan, place no importance on the clan's interests, hold the clan's development as no creed of life—instead, you shun work and love ease, idle about, and for the sake of pleasure, betray the clan's interests with a clear conscience!"

"You shame the teachings of your elders, shame the clan's cultivation—a person like you, are you even worthy of being a clansman of our Cangwu Jiang clan?"

"Today, I, the Clan Leader, strip you of your clan status, condemn you to death, and add the punishment of tongue-removal!"

"Even in death, you shall not be buried in our Jiang clan's ancestral tomb!"

"Today's matter will be announced clan-wide through the Cangwu Order as a family notice, to warn the other clansmen not to be so foolish again!"

His voice rolled like thunder, revealing endless majesty, brooking no defiance whatsoever!

Upon clearly hearing the verdict.

Jiang Yong'an's pupils shrank, his face full of disbelief!

What he had feared most had ultimately come to pass!

The Clan Leader was truly this heartless, showing not a shred of old affection, directly sentencing him to death!

And the severity of the punishment far exceeded his expectations!

The mere thought of having to endure the tongue-removal punishment before his death.

Jiang Yong'an instantly felt his body wrapped in an indescribable, extreme chill!

As if he had fallen into an abyss of ten-thousand-fathom cold, or plunged into an endless deep sea!

That chill froze to the core, icy and piercing!

As if it would congeal all his blood and soul!

Before an unprecedented fear.

Jiang Yong'an's vision went black instantly, and he fainted dead away!