Invincible Soul Emperor

After the Family Head finished speaking, an Elder stepped forward. This Elder was clad in a deep green long robe, his face etched with the marks of time, yet his eyes remained as sharp as an eagle’s.

He was one of the Xue Family’s venerable elders, renowned for his fairness and strictness. He walked slowly to the center of the Competition Stage, standing beside the Family Head.

With a solemn gaze, he swept his eyes over the family members gathered in the square.

"Fellow family members," the Elder’s voice was deep and powerful, laden with authority, "in today’s crucial vote, we will ensure that every vote is fair and impartial. We shall not permit anyone to exploit this sacred election."

His words sparked a murmur among the crowd, and everyone felt convinced by his speech.

The Elder continued, "Our Elders’ Council is fully prepared. The entire voting process will be personally overseen by us, and it will be closely monitored. Every single vote and every result will be meticulously audited to ensure no foul play."

The Elder’s gaze lingered momentarily between Xue Wei and Xue Zhao as he continued, "Whether you support Xue Wei or Xue Zhao, your choices will be treated fairly. Today’s outcome will depend on each of your votes, not any other means or schemes."

His voice carried an undeniable firmness, brimming with a commitment to fairness and justice.

The other Elders nodded in agreement, expressing their support for his words.

Their expressions were equally solemn and serious, evidently placing immense importance on the fairness of this vote.

"Our Elders’ Council will oversee the voting process throughout," the Elder’s voice rose again, "anyone attempting to commit fraud or disrupt the election will be severely punished. The honor and future of the Xue Family must not be tainted by any conspiracy."

His words echoed with weight, and the family members gathered in the square nodded in acknowledgment and support.

A sense of solemnity and anticipation shone in everyone’s eyes, clearly filled with confidence about the upcoming vote.

The Elder lastly said, "Please vote without worry. Each of your votes is a promise and expectation for the future of the Xue Family. Our Elders’ Council will make every effort to ensure absolute fairness in this vote."

Having finished, he nodded slightly to the Family Head before stepping back into the line of Elders.

The Family Head and Elders stood together, forming a formidable barrier, safeguarding the fairness and sanctity of the vote.

The onlookers watched all this with awe and confidence, lining up to prepare to vote.

The voice of the Family Head resounded in the square once more, clear and solemn, "Xue Family members, please take out your voting stones."

At the Family Head’s words, every family member fetched a small voting stone from their robes.

Each voting stone appeared to have the texture of smooth jade, with colors varying from pure white stones to faintly glowing emerald stones.

They were intricately carved with a delicate sheen, symbolizing sanctity and majesty.

The stones were not large, only about the size of a thumb, each embedded with a tiny spiritual pattern that glittered faintly under the sun, exuding an aura of mystery.

The Family Head instructed, "Each voting stone contains a spiritual pattern.

You only need to inject your Spiritual Power into it, and the pattern will sense your intent and record your choice."

The family members moved in unison, skillfully holding the voting stones in their hands, channeling their Spiritual Power and gently injecting it.

The spiritual patterns on the stone’s surface gradually lit up, emitting a soft glow.

The infusion of Spiritual Power made the voting stone tremble slightly, demonstrating the mystical and unalterable voting process.

The Family Head continued, "Your Spiritual Power directly influences the pattern inside the stone, which will automatically sense and lock in your voting target. After completion, the pattern will record your choice and transmit it to our calculation system. Remember, the voting process relies entirely on your sincerity and beliefs."

He paused, his gaze sweeping the surroundings, and continued, "Please think carefully and vote with focus. Whether you choose Xue Zhao or Xue Wei, it must be based on your true thoughts. After voting concludes, we will announce the winner based on the results recorded by the patterns."

The Family Head’s voice was filled with seriousness and solemnity, deepening everyone’s understanding of the sanctity of the vote.

In the crowd, the family members focused intently on the voting stones in their hands, each injecting their Spiritual Power, the whole process solemn and mysterious.

Xue Wei stood at the center of the Competition Stage, a smug smile on his face. With his hands behind his back and chest slightly puffed out, his gaze occasionally swept toward Xue Zhao, full of confidence and arrogance.

The robe on his body swayed lightly with each movement, adding to his imposing aura.

"Xue Zhao," Xue Wei spoke coldly, his voice laced with evident provocation and contempt, "Do you still fantasize about winning this contest? It’s truly laughable."

His tone was filled with arrogance and disdain, openly revealing his sense of superiority.

His eyes roamed over the surrounding onlookers, clearly feeling assured of his victory in this contest.

A smirk crept onto Xue Wei’s lips as he continued, "Before this, I have done a lot for the clan, solved many tricky problems. You say I have won the hearts of the people, is that not right?"

He waved his hand as if to display his past "achievements," saying, "Everyone knows the things I did were for the benefit of the Xue Family. The clan members have seen it, and naturally, they would be willing to support me. Xue Zhao, you’re just someone who has only recently awakened, having done nothing yet, how can you compare to me?"

Xue Wei’s words carried a note of mockery, his face brimming with pride, "The people’s hearts have already decided this contest. You are bound to lose, and no matter how hard you try now, it will be of no consequence."

As he spoke, he did not forget to look around at the clan members, seemingly trying to discern to whom they were truly giving their vote.

His tone and attitude clearly hoped to cement his advantage among the clan members.

Xue Wei’s eyes sparkled with confident gleam, evidently certain of his "victory."

"If you were smart, you would give up early," Xue Wei said coldly, a progressively wider smile playing on his lips, "that way, at least you could save a bit of face. After all, the outcome of this contest has long been determined."

Xue Zhao stood on stage, listening to Xue Wei’s taunts, her expression remained calm. She did not immediately retort but maintained her silence.

It had to be said, Xue Wei was indeed despicable.

What Xue Wei said wasn’t entirely wrong; she truly had no advantage in this vote.

But isn’t it all because Xue Wei forced her into Closed-door cultivation and unconsciousness?