He Jing was stripped of his martial arts on the spot, causing those loyal to He Jing or to Ancient Moon River to quietly shift their allegiance to Ancient Moon River in that moment.
By deposing He Jing from the position of Sect Leader and stripping his martial arts, Ancient Moon River publicly asserted his authority, with immediate effect, instantly establishing his prestige in the minds of those up and down the Star Moon Sect.
"This concludes today's meeting. Everyone remains in their respective roles, without changes. However, if anyone wants to oppose me by siding with He Jing, I will not let them go," Ancient Moon River said, his gaze sternly sweeping across everyone in the meeting room.
After all, he had left the Star Moon Sect for ten years. Even if the patriarchs of various noble families and martial arts families remembered the kindness he showed in the past, it couldn't guarantee there weren't those who had already pledged loyalty to He Jing during the ten years.
