As the presiding representative of the meeting, he had one opportunity to turn the tables and veto the results of the vote. However, the moment he used this privilege, any of the other nine members of the judiciary committee could challenge his decision.

If he were to win this challenge, all would go according to plan; on the other hand, if he were to lose, his position would be usurped by the victor instead. If Hong Tianqi hadn't revealed the extent of his strength, Amurong would surely have used that veto now, but since he was now uncertain that he would be able to take Hong Tianqi down, using that veto would be pointless.

As a result, he had to grit his teeth and accept the tie.

The moment the meeting ended, Hong Tianqi messaged Zhang Lie. "Next time, let me know before you make such a big fuss! Don't you know I was almost ousted from my position?" Hong Tianqi grumbled. 

Zhang Lie laughed sheepishly as he apologized, "Ah,...