Zhang Longsheng stepped forward and bowed, "Greetings, Saintess!"
The Saintess nodded, "Protector Zhang, you have arrived. Welcome, Mr. Ye."
Zhang Longsheng smiled, "Saintess, I have already discussed with Mr. Ye. Mr. Ye has profound cultivation, excels in medicine, and possesses great strength. I believe he is suitable for the position of Grand Protector."
As soon as this was said, several people sitting in chairs were displeased. Among them, a middle-aged man with a long face and white hair snorted, "The position of Grand Protector has been vacant for hundreds of years. You suddenly bring it up now, are you joking?"
Zhang Longsheng looked at the white-haired middle-aged man. This person was none other than Protector Kang, Kang Qian!
He said calmly, "Protector Kang, would I joke on such an occasion? This Mr. Ye, in terms of character and strength, is more than capable of undertaking this important responsibility!"
Kang Qian sneered, "To hold the position of Grand Protector, one needs the approval of the Witch Ancestor! Do you think anyone can achieve it by simply bringing someone over?"
Zhang Longsheng replied, "Before the Witch Ancestor's approval, only the Saintess's consent is needed. We'll deal with the rest later."
He then looked at the Saintess, "I request the Saintess to state her attitude."
Before the Saintess could speak, Kang Qian said, "I disagree!"
Zhang Longsheng frowned, "Kang Qian, does your disagreement matter? The Saintess alone decides this matter!"
Kang Qian said calmly, "The Saintess can decide. But now, she may no longer be our Saintess!"
Zhang Longsheng was furious, "What are you talking about?"
Kang Qian clapped his hands, and a woman walked out from behind him. She was beautiful and captivating, about eighteen years old.
Kang Qian announced, "This is our newly chosen Saintess!"
Zhang Longsheng narrowed his eyes, "Kang Qian, how dare you! The Saintess is recognized by the Witch Ancestor within the Witch Cave. How can you casually deny and replace her?"
Kang Qian stated, "I indeed do not have the qualification. But there is a rule in the Witch Cave: if the Saintess does not conduct herself with chastity, we have the obligation to execute her and then select a new Saintess, assisting her in gaining the Witch Ancestor's approval!"
Zhang Longsheng was shocked and turned to look at the Saintess.
The Saintess trembled with anger, exclaiming, "Kang Qian, how dare you slander me!"
Kang Qian clapped his hands again, and two handsome men in their early twenties walked out, standing before him.
"Saintess, there's no need to quibble. These two have voluntarily admitted to me that they have been intimate with the Saintess!"
Upon seeing this, the Saintess was stunned and appeared at a loss.
Zhang Longsheng said coldly, "Kang Qian, do you think finding any two people can prove the Saintess is impure? What a joke!"
Kang Qian sneered, "That's right. If I say so, then it is so!"
At this moment, two figures dressed as Daoists emerged from behind. Judging by their aura, both were Human Immortals, and of considerable cultivation.
Zhang Longsheng looked at these two Daoists. If Ye Tian were not present, he would indeed be alarmed. But with Ye Tian here, he was exceptionally calm and said dismissively, "Do you think bringing two people here can contend against the Saintess, against the entire Witch Cave?"
Kang Qian let out a series of cold laughs, "Except for you, no one else present will oppose me! Zhang Longsheng, I invited these two Human Immortals specifically to persuade you. What do you say, do I value your Southwest region greatly?"
Zhang Longsheng sighed softly, "Kang Qian, you are becoming more muddled as you age. If I, Zhang Longsheng, had no confidence, would I have participated in today's assembly?"
Kang Qian snorted, "Zhang Longsheng, you wouldn't be referring to the person in front of us, would you?"
Zhang Longsheng bowed to the Saintess, "Saintess, at this critical juncture of the Witch Cave's survival, I implore the Saintess to immediately appoint the Grand Protector and punish the traitor!"
The Saintess now understood the gravity of the situation. If no one stood up to turn the tide, she might be stoned to death by Kang Qian on the charge of impurity!
The position of Grand Protector was of great importance. Under normal circumstances, the Saintess would not have agreed so readily and would have deliberated carefully. But at this moment, she had no time for further thought and immediately declared, "Mr. Ye, from this moment on, I request you to assume the position of Grand Protector of the Witch Cave!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian nodded slightly and bowed to the Saintess, "Thank you, Saintess, for your trust in me. I accept this position of Grand Protector."
After speaking, he looked at the two Daoists and said calmly, "The affairs of the Witch Cave do not require your interference, gentlemen. Please excuse yourselves!"
The two Daoists frowned slightly. Just as they were about to react, a terrifying pressure emerged. Both were greatly alarmed and said in unison, "Earth Immortal!"