"No one has granted me any authority!"
"I simply find you displeasing. I will not hand over the Yin Group to a young, inexperienced brat like you!"
"Otherwise, the future of the Yin Group will surely be ruined in your hands!"
Yin Tao sneered coldly and spoke fiercely.
He believed that most people present valued seniority. He had more years of experience than Ye Cangtian, so he was confident some would support him. That was enough.
Moreover, Ye Cangtian was young. Everyone knew that young people lacked maturity. If the Yin Group were handed over to him, everyone would likely worry.
Especially with the Guangming Hall lurking menacingly at the entrance, it was something no one wanted to see if the Yin Group suffered a heavy blow under Ye Cangtian's leadership.
"Stop spewing alarmist nonsense!"
"Let me tell you, Dongfang Mingyue handed over the Yin Group to me because she fully trusts my abilities!"
"Without Dongfang Hongwu's decree or Dongfang Mingyue's authorization, you are illegitimate and a usurper!"
Ye Cangtian rebuked him sternly.
History was full of people with distinguished military achievements, but no matter how great their accomplishments, if they harbored wicked intentions, they were to be eliminated by all.
It was clear that Ye Cangtian was implying Yin Tao was such a person!
"A joke, a colossal joke!"
"Unlike those who usurp power, I merely intend to manage the Yin Group temporarily. And I have clearly stated that upon Dongfang Mingyue's return, I will return all authority to her!"
Yin Tao's expression had turned grim, but he remained relatively composed.
"Hmph! The usurpers of history, before their success, also stirred up public opinion in this manner."
"Once they truly seize power, would they ever relinquish it? Your words can only fool the ignorant!"
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly and continued, "Besides, you've been missing for so many years. If you wanted to return, you would have done so much earlier."
"Why did you specifically choose to return when Dongfang Mingyue was in seclusion? I suspect this was premeditated!"
As Ye Cangtian's voice faded, the entire audience erupted in an uproar.
What Ye Cangtian said was true. While it seemed normal on the surface, upon closer examination, there was a hint of conspiracy.
If Yin Tao had returned a few days earlier, there would have been no dispute. Perhaps Dongfang Mingyue would have temporarily handed over authority to him.
But Yin Tao chose to return precisely at this moment. To everyone, it seemed Yin Tao had long known Dongfang Mingyue would not give him authority, hence his decision to avoid her.
If even Dongfang Mingyue did not acknowledge him, what right did he have to manage the Yin Group?
In just a few sentences, the tide of opinion among everyone present instantly shifted, gradually turning towards Ye Cangtian.
They did so for a simple reason: Ye Cangtian was the person designated by Dongfang Mingyue.
Damn it, this kid is really difficult to deal with!
Seeing the shift in the crowd's sentiment, Yin Tao's expression darkened. He had not anticipated the points Ye Cangtian had raised.
He had no immediate solution to resolve this matter.
After a moment, Yin Tao glared fiercely at Ye Cangtian and said, "I also wanted to return earlier, but my injuries wouldn't permit it!"
Yin Tao paused, then continued, "It wasn't until recently that I stumbled upon the Medicine King Valley by chance. Only then were my injuries healed, allowing me to return. Are you satisfied with this explanation?"
After speaking, Yin Tao displayed a disdainful smile.
His injuries had long since healed, but not many people knew about it at the time, and there was no one present.
Everyone present only knew that he had chosen to leave back then to avoid becoming a burden to the Yin Group.
Therefore, his statement was meant to evoke respect for his past decision and also to explain his return at this particular time.
Since his injuries were now healed, and the Medicine King Valley was legendary, there was no way for Ye Cangtian to investigate.
Medicine King Valley?
At the same time, Ye Cangtian looked at Fei Fei beside him. He had never heard of the Medicine King Valley before.
However, judging by the name, it likely had something to do with medicinal materials. He knew nothing about its specific details.
Sensing Ye Cangtian's gaze, Fei Fei smacked her forehead hard. She felt like dying of shame.
The Medicine King Valley was such a famous entity, and Ye Cangtian actually didn't know about it. She was truly speechless.
The next moment, Fei Fei moved to Ye Cangtian's side and whispered softly into his ear.
Within China's ruins, there weren't a lack of competent physicians. Instead, all renowned physicians were absorbed by the Medicine King Valley.
In the hearts of all physicians, the Medicine King Valley was like a holy land, sacred and the most coveted destination for all healers.
Legend had it that the Medicine King Valley had a Medicine Saint who mastered ancient medicine. His medical skills were miraculous; as long as there was a breath left in a person, he could pull them back from the gates of hell.
However, the Medicine Saint disliked worldly affairs, so the Medicine King Valley he led was essentially in a reclusive state.
Therefore, the world only knew of the legend of the Medicine King Valley but not its actual location.
And what Yin Tao had just said about finding the Medicine King Valley...
In everyone's opinion, it carried high credibility. After all, Yin Tao had suffered severe injuries previously and had sought the help of many renowned physicians, all of whom were helpless.
Under such circumstances, for Yin Tao to have healed his injuries and regained his strength, the only one with such terrifying capability was likely the Medicine Saint of the Medicine King Valley.
On the other side, Yin Tao did not stop Fei Fei as she slowly explained everything to Ye Cangtian. Instead, he waited with a mocking smile.
If nothing else, Ye Cangtian, as the administrator of the Yin Group, was unaware of the existence of the Medicine King Valley. Just this fact alone, he assumed, would alienate many people.
After all, within China's ruins, various factions vied for power.
While the Yin Group appeared to be the most powerful force on the surface, in reality, it was not. Many factions possessed strength comparable to the Yin Group, and the Medicine King Valley was among them.
With this thought, Yin Tao slowly spoke, "Ye Cangtian, you don't even know about the Medicine King Valley, do you?"
With that single sentence, all eyes in the crowd turned to Ye Cangtian.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded without reservation and said, "You are correct. I genuinely do not know about the Medicine King Valley. However, I have only recently taken over the Yin Group and am in the process of understanding these matters. Thus, I require some time.
In this regard, I truly cannot compare to some elders who have wandered for many years!"
Ye Cangtian did not conceal his ignorance but readily admitted it.
Hearing his words, people present still showed a degree of understanding. After all, what Ye Cangtian said was the truth. He had only just taken over the Yin Group; how could he possibly know so much?
Observing the attitude of everyone present, Yin Tao's brows furrowed. This was clearly not the outcome he had expected!
However, he had exhausted all the points he could use to criticize Ye Cangtian. For a moment, he was at a loss for how to attack Ye Cangtian further.
After all, in his view, his prestige was immense, and seizing Ye Cangtian's position should have been a mere formality. He hadn't expected Ye Cangtian to be so troublesome.
For a moment, Yin Tao was rendered speechless.
"The Yin Group is not a place for you to learn!"
"Since you are not prepared, you are unfit to manage the Yin Group. You should abdicate and yield your position!"
Just then, a discordant voice arose from the crowd before them.
It was Wang Ben who spoke again. His words had a certain effect, garnering some support.
What Wang Ben said had some logic. The leader of the Yin Group must possess comprehensive capabilities. Any deficiency, any weakness, could lead the Yin Group into an abyss.
After all, various situations could arise at any moment, and no one would give the administrator any time to learn.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian's gaze fixed directly on Wang Ben.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian spoke softly, "Wang Ben, I recognize you. You seem very eager to oust me!"
Hmph!
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Wang Ben snorted coldly and said, "It's not that I want to oust you; it's that you are not fit to hold that position!"
"Is that so?"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him and continued, "As I said before, without Dongfang Hongwu's decree or Dongfang Mingyue's authorization, anyone who covets this position is a traitor."
"If a traitor succeeds in usurping power, it will inevitably bring disaster to the Yin Group. You are now strongly supporting a traitor, likely with ulterior motives!" Ye Cangtian added coldly.