Chapter 395: Heavenly Heart Daoist and Shang Hongchen

Heavenly Heart Sect.

Tian Xin Dao Ren's gaze shifted, fixed on the woman before him.

Shang Hongchen was uneasy, summoned by the sect leader of the Heavenly Heart Sect, yet she didn't know why he called her; she had some guesses, but dared not entertain that line of thought—after all, Zhang Zuohuo wouldn't have been summoned by the sect leader.

The explanation was far more serious than she imagined; perhaps she might be in danger.

Accompanying her was her master Tianlian Zhenren; together they clasped their hands and bowed. In the Dadian, besides them, there were others—none other than high‑ranking members of the Heavenly Heart Sect, who rarely appear, but this time all were present.

The three in front exuded the greatest authority, their figures standing like towering peaks; one dared not glance at their backs, for even a fleeting look would shake the spirit and breed fear.

The three were, respectively, Strong Ones of the Heavenly Heart Sect: the Heavenly Sword Daoist, the Heavenly Dragon Daoist, and the Heavenly Dream Daoist—two men and a woman.

The one on the far right was the Heavenly Dream Daoist; she stood there, giving an untouchable impression. Even Shang Hongchen, at first sight, was drawn to her aura—though she could only see her back, she could imagine her appearance.

She felt inferior.

Tianlian Zhenren spoke, "I wonder what instructions the sect head has for summoning Hongchen?"

As a master, she would naturally stand by her disciple; this was the disciple she prized most—her potential, talent, temperament, and all aspects were flawless, making her the most outstanding among many. This time, she did not know why the sect head summoned this disciple; Shang Hongchen reported the affairs of Longshe Cheng faithfully, mixing in how many of her own true stories, which only she knew.

Upon receiving the news, she immediately brought her disciple here.

Seeing several other senior brothers and sisters there, Tianlian Zhenren was stunned, frightened by the grand assembly.

The Tian Xin Dao Ren above let his gaze pass through Shang Hongchen and settle on Tianlian Zhenren, smiled, and said, "Sister Tianlian, you must have already heard the news of Zhang Zuohuo's death, right?"

The death of a true‑disciple will not be brushed aside lightly.

As sect head, one must hold someone accountable; it cannot just be let go.

If it spreads, how will the world view the Heavenly Heart Sect? Later, could anyone strike at their disciples? Mishandling this would be a devastating blow to the sect.

It was merely an unexpected incident this time.

Longshe Cheng, that special place, even the Heavenly Heart Sect cannot intervene.

Therefore, only Shang Hongchen, as the party concerned, can inquire, and also learn about Chen Chuyang.

"Reporting, brother, Hongchen has already spoken to sister; this matter cannot be blamed on Hongchen—she was forced. This time Zhang Zuohuo and Fang Yue went back intending to kill her; Hongchen merely counter‑attacked. Brother, you aren't going to favor the two dead, are you?"

If it's a sect‑mate feud, or the other side acted maliciously, their death is deserved.

Inferior skill, dead and no one will stand up for them.

Tianlian Zhenren deliberately emphasized the word "dead", reminding the senior brothers and sisters not to be angry over the deceased; the dead are already dead, no need for anger.

This time the aggressor is from their own faction; make a big matter small, a small matter resolved.

Tian Xin Dao Ren lowered his brows, landing on Tianlian Zhenren, seeming to want to laugh.

The Heavenly Sword Daoist stepped forward, speaking righteously, "Sister Tianlian, that statement is erroneous; the matter is not yet confirmed. How can we conclude they struck first? How can we deem they intend to kill your disciple?"

"Everything requires evidence; it is not enough that you speak and the matter is settled."

The Heavenly Dragon Daoist beside him echoed, "Sister, Brother Heavenly Sword's words are spot on; you cannot trust your disciple's claim. Without witnesses, no one can prove they struck first. You are trying to pre‑determine the outcome."

The Heavenly Dream Daoist said nothing, turned back, and glanced at Tianlian Zhenren.

Tianlian Zhenren sneered, "If the two senior brothers have objections, you can simply go to Longshe Cheng to investigate. I have no objection; I wonder whether the two brothers have the courage to go to Longshe Cheng."

The Heavenly Sword Daoist's pupils contracted, "Sister Tianlian, what do you mean?"

The Heavenly Dragon Daoist questioned, "Sister Tianlian, are you provoking the brothers?"

Shang Hongchen's breath trembled; any of these people could kill her in an instant.

The sheer pressure alone made it hard to breathe.

She could not speak at all; had her master not shielded her, she might have knelt.

Tianlian Zhenren, unaccustomed to them, said coldly, "Sister, I am not provoking the two brothers; I merely remind you that my disciple comes from the Shang Clan of Longshe Cheng, and the revered entity of Longshe Cheng is kin to the Shang Clan."

"The ties with my disciple are deep; if the two brothers insist on condemning my disciple, please go to Longshe Cheng to seek the truth. By then, sister will have no complaints."

The Heavenly Sword Daoist stared at Tianlian Zhenren, his gaze as if to strip her alive.

The Heavenly Dragon Daoist shook his head, stepping in to smooth things: "Ha ha, Brother Heavenly Sword, Sister Tianlian doesn't mean that; please don't be angry."

"Sister's intention is surely to ask the brothers not to blow small matters out of proportion; after all, Zhang Zuohuo and Fang Yue are dead, and they were not your true‑disciple, so... no need to mind."

Zhang Zuohuo and Fang Yue were disciples of the Heavenly Sword Daoist, among many.

He might not know who Fang Yue is, but Zhang Zuohuo was one of the promising candidates he favored; in the end, he just died like that.

A mere Shang Hongchen, petty in spirit, could not possibly kill Zhang Zuohuo; Zhang was a Condensed Core disciple.

Their nonsense, the Heavenly Sword Daoist didn't believe a single word.

"My disciple Zhang Zuohuo is a Condensed Core disciple; he died like this. Please, brother, adjudicate this matter and give my junior a fair outcome."

The Heavenly Sword Daoist clasped his hands, letting Tian Xin Dao Ren decide.

His disciple must not die in vain.

At least, he cannot just die like that.

A justice must be reclaimed.

Tianlian Zhenren looked up at the senior brother above; Tian Xin Dao Ren sat there, saying little the whole time.

The Heavenly Dream Daoist likewise smiled, awaiting the brother's decision.

Shang Hongchen was uneasy; life and death rested on the sect head's single thought.

"Lift your head."

Shang Hongchen lifted her head, meeting Tian Xin Dao Ren.

Tian Xin Dao Ren glanced and said, "Not bad, little girl, Sister Tianlian, you have taken a good disciple."

Tianlian Zhenren was overjoyed, quickly clasping her hands, "Hongchen truly is a good disciple."

The Heavenly Sword Daoist was about to speak, "Brother."

Tian Xin Dao Ren raised his hand, giving him a look that stopped him.

The Heavenly Sword Daoist then fell silent, his words choking back.