Chapter 1417 - The Fight over the Seats (1/2)
Chapter 1417: The Fight over the Seats
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
”The Elder Academy has the greatest power in our Budur Ancient Clan. If any clan wants to issue a decree, it must first have the approval of the Elder Academy. If one can control the Elder Academy, he can then control the entire Budur Ancient Clan,” Elder Qing Xuan said.
She then added, ”Currently, there are 19 seats in the Elder Academy. The Xuan lineage assumes seven of those seats, the Mo lineage assumes six, and our Qing lineage only assumes three. The rest of the lineages share the remaining three seats.”
”Only three seats…” Mu Chen frowned at the disappointingly low number.
”When our Qing lineage was at its peak, we had six seats. However, as our strength weakens, we lose more of our seats. Every time there is a Contest of the Lineages, we end up losing one of our seats in the Elder Academy,” she said.
She then sighed before continuing, ”According to the rules, every time there is a Contest of the Lineages, the number of defenders in the arena will correspond with the number of seats in the Elder Academy. If there are more defeats than victories, it means that the defenders have failed in their duty and the elders will have to give up one seat.”
”I see…” When Mu Chen heard this, he nodded.
No wonder the Budur Ancient Clan took the Contest of the Lineages so seriously. It concerned the highest authority in the Budur Ancient Clan! Whichever lineage had more seats in the Elder Academy had more power in the Budur Ancient Clan.
As for the defenders, the Qing lineage could send out three people, since they had three seats. There would be three rounds of fights, and if two of them were defeated and one of them won, the Qing lineage had to give up one seat in the Elder Academy. If two of them won and one was defeated, they could keep their seats.
”All these years, we have always been defeated by the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage. Whenever there is a Contest of the Lineages, they target us. For the past three sessions, they have taken three seats away from us.” As Qing Xuan related this information to mu Chen, she was filled with anger and helplessness. It saddened her that they were weak and unable to secure their seats.
She then added, ”We are now left with only three seats. If one more seat is taken away from us, our Qing lineage will lose our position as the strongest lineage, according to the rules. We will then have less resources, which will make us even weaker. Then, we won't be able to contend with the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage.”
As Qing Xuan thought of this, her face turned pale. When that happened, she could not imagine when their Qing lineage would ever be able to make a comeback. The Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage would have the final say in the Budur Ancient Clan thereafter.
Mu Chen squinted his eyes when he heard what Qing Xuan had said. He was not interested in the Budur Ancient Clan, but he had grudges with the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage. Hei Guang had even asked Ancestor Xuan Tian to create trouble for Mu Chen, and Mu Chen could not take such an affront lying down!
Although he was not afraid that the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage had the final say in the Budur Ancient Clan, given their attitudes toward him, they would create a lot of trouble for him in the future. Thus, it would not be good for Mu Chen if the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage controlled the Budur Ancient Clan.
”How can we stop them?” Mu Chen asked.
”As long as two of our people win, we will be able to secure our seats.” Qing Xuan sighed. ”However, the two lineages have a strong base, and they have more Heavenly Sovereigns than our Qing lineage. Moreover, they have come prepared, so it won't be easy to stop them.”
When Mu Chen heard Qing Xuan's pessimistic comments, he knew that the Qing lineage was in a terrible state. He shook his head and asked, ”Why do you only defend, but not attack?”
Qing Xuan smiled helplessly as she replied, ”We cannot even defend ourselves well. So, how can we attack with any success?”
Mu Chen ignored what she had just said as he asked, ”Will there be any Divine Heavenly Sovereigns in this Contest of the Lineages?”
”No. That would be impossible… Regardless of which lineage the Divine Heavenly Sovereign comes from, he would immediately get into the Elder Academy and be given five seats,” Qing Xuan replied.
When Mu Chen heard this, he frowned and asked, ”If that is the case, then why did they imprison my mother?”
As a Divine Ancestral Master was comparable to a Divine Heavenly Sovereign, Mu Chen believed that, even with the strong foundation of the Budur Ancient Clan, they would not dare to give up a Divine Ancestral Master so easily.
Qing Xuan gritted her teeth and said, ”It is all because of the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage. Back when your mother was first imprisoned and was found guilty, she had not reached this level yet. After she advanced in her power, the Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage became wary of her and were worried that she would go back to our Qing lineage and strengthen our power. Thus, they voted in the Elder Academy to disqualify your mother from assuming the position, then made her serve in prison instead. Moreover, the First Elder was stubborn and allowed it to happen!”
When Mu Chen heard this, a cold light surged in his eyes and a killing intent overwhelmed him. The Xuan lineage and the Mo lineage had gone too far! They were just big bullies!
Qing Xuan looked embarrassed as she said, ”Our Qing lineage is too weak. Although we objected to this treatment of your mother, we were unable to change the situation.”
Although some of the members from the Qing lineage were angry with Qing Yanjing for forsaking them for her personal relationship, they knew that if she were to return to their lineage, she would be able to bring back the past glory that they used to enjoy. Thus, everyone had tried to get her acquitted.