It was not a surprise that everyone was shocked at the scene before their eyes.

Gu Rong betrayed the Gu Clan and led a few of his clan members to expand in the North Qiu Kingdom. For this, he should have been expelled from the clan a long time ago. Even if he was not considered an enemy of the Gu Clan, there was no way that the Gu Clan would be on good terms with him.

What made them more surprised was the fact that Gu Rong had not yet been expelled from the Gu Clan. To be accurate, he was still part of the Gu Clan just half a minute ago. It was evident that the Great Elder appeared at this time with a plan. Otherwise, there was no way that one would bring their Clan Punishment Artefact around with them.

Now, Gu Rong was officially stripped of his title as the Gu Clan’s Clan Leader. Everyone had the same thought – no matter how much Gu Rong could achieve in the future, the embarrassment that he suffered today would follow him for life.

“Great Elder…” Gu Lingzhi looked at the Great Elder and addressed him with a soft voice.

“You’re a good child, I know you cannot bear to see your father hurt like this. However, he has to bear the consequences...