Chapter 4052
After Harlan finished speaking, the Divine Flame Seal in his hand radiated waves of fiery energy. A terrifying heat wave swept toward everyone present.
Feeling the heat wave emitted by the Divine Flame Seal, every member of Gael’s faction revealed a serious expression.
Gael was also slightly furrowing his brows, as his aura subtly radiated from him.
Originally, the Divine Flame Seal had recognized him as its master. It was precisely because he discovered that Harlan harbored rebellious intentions that Gael placed the Divine Flame Seal in the Divine Flame Mountain.
The reason was that even if Harlan became the sect leader, it would only be temporary. After all, without the Divine Flame Seal, he couldn’t possibly be recognized as the true sect leader.
However, he now discovered that the Divine Flame Seal no longer had any connection to him. It seemed that Harlan had truly become the master of the Divine Flame Seal.
Sensing Gael’s aura, Harlan suddenly burst into laughter.
“Hahaha. Mr. Ortiz, even though you’re not insane now, it’s clear that your spiritual sense has suffered severe damage. It’s not fully recovered yet. Do you think that with your current abilities, you are fit to be the sect leader?”
Holding the Divine Flame Seal in his hand, Harlan questioned Gael.
Gael remained silent, retracting his aura completely.
He hadn’t fully recovered yet. If he truly got into a conflict with Harlan, they wouldn’t stand a chance.
“Harlan, since you’ve already claimed the Divine Flame Seal, it’s only fitting that you become the sect leader of Violet Flame Sect.”
Gael compromised.
Upon hearing Gael’s words, Harlan smirked coldly. He glanced at Dario and the others, saying, “Did you hear that? I am now the rightful sect leader. Kneel…”
Left with no other choice, Dario and the rest knelt.
If Gael had admitted it already, there was nothing else they could do.
Upon seeing Dario and the others kneeling before him, Harlan immediately burst into laughter.
“Today, I officially took over as the sect leader of the Violet Flame Sect. Thus, it’s time to establish new rules and reform the traditions of the Violet Flame Sect.”
“Dario and his associates colluded with the Ghost Mask Sect to undermine the Violet Flame Sect. Furthermore, they accepted bribes and used their influence within the Violet Flame Sect to secure positions for outsiders. I hereby declare that Dario and his followers are to be expelled from the Violet Flame Sect and stripped of all their ranks. From this point forward, they are no longer disciples of the Violet Flame Sect. Juliet, having been deceived, will be confined for ten years as a form of punishment.”
As soon as Harlan spoke, the place instantly erupted into a commotion.
Even Gael hadn’t expected that Harlan, having just assumed his position, would immediately turn against his own people.
It was so fast that Harlan seemed almost impatient.
It was clear that Harlan was targeting him.
Harlan even directly accused Dario and the rest of conspiring with the Ghost Mask Sect. Clearly, it was Harlan who was in cahoots with the Ghost Mask Sect.
Gael would admit it if he was accused of bribery and bringing people into the Violet Flame Sect. He would also willingly accept the punishment.
However, he would rather die than admit that he colluded with Demonic Cultivators.
“Harlan, you’re making a groundless accusation. It was clearly you who colluded with the Ghost Mask Sect, yet you have the audacity to frame us.” retorted Dario in a fit of anger.
“Dario, is this how you talk to the sect leader? You’re so impudent. Your punishment will be harsher accordingly.” Winston immediately reprimanded Dario.
Dario gritted his teeth, his face flushing red.
It would have been tolerable if they accused him alone and drove him out of the Violet Flame Sect. Yet, they were planning to chase all the disciples from Gael’s faction out.
Apart from Gael and Juliet, everyone else was being driven away.
Since Harlan took over as the acting sect leader, the resources allocated to the disciples from Gael’s faction had significantly decreased. Nevertheless, as they were still affiliated with the Violet Flame Sect, they still received a share of resources.
The pills, mystical herbs, and Divine Flame Mountain were useful for their cultivation.
But if they were driven out of the Violet Flame Sect, there was nowhere else they could go.
