Tianming's speech and attitude had utterly shocked the spectators. Many disciples of the second branch witnessed the thuggish behavior of the current heir of their branch and furrowed their brows. His disparaging words made it awkward for Lin Bei and the rest to remain kneeling.

They stood back up, but maintained their composure. Lin Bei asked Lin Xiao, "Second Patriarch, what do you mean by this?" Lin Xiao had authority there while Tianming didn't, after all.

"Let's start the whole farce. We'll let the youths go first and I'll end it at the very end. Spare me the pleasantries and let's save everyone time." Lin Xiao finished what he had to say and didn't spare Lin Bei another glance before leaving the battlefield beside Dongshen Yue.

"Alright!" Lin Xiaoyun and Lin Wuyi were all too excited for it to start before Lin Bei had even reacted. They knew what Lin Xiao meant and chimed in with their agreement.

"Lin Bei, the council succession override shall begin. May the youths prepare for battle," Lin Xiaoyun announced, setting the matter in stone.

"Okay." While Lin Bei wore a look of pained frustration, he was secretly all too delighted about the proceedings....