Chapter 60

The expressions of everyone present were filled with extreme fear.

Translation: The expressions of everyone present were filled with extreme fear.

The expressions of everyone present were filled with extreme fear.

What exactly does this mean?

Translation: What exactly does this mean?

You should know, Li Haoran is one of the vastly experienced powerhouses of today.

Translation: You should know, Li Haoran is one of those extremely senior and powerful cultivators.

But we need to be concise: "Li Haoran is one of the exceedingly senior and powerful cultivators of the present." Let's do: Li Haoran is one of the exceedingly senior and powerful cultivators of the present.

Except… that legendary Yang Tian Lao Zu.

Translation: Except… that legendary Yang Tian Lao Zu.

Except… that legendary Yang Tian Lao Zu.

The former Xuan Yang Sect was the hegemon of the Cang Lan Realm, controlling the entire region, boasting nearly ten Venerables, and even dared to confront the legendary holy land head‑on.

Translation: The Profound Yang Sect once dominated Canglan Yu, controlling the entire region, boasting nearly ten Venerables, and even dared to confront the legendary holy land head-on.

boasting nearly ten Venerables, and even dared to confront the legendary holy land head‑on.

The cultivators of the Cang Lan Realm all considered it an honor to join the Xuan Yang Sect.

Translation: The cultivators of Canglan Yu considered it an honor to join the Profound Yang Sect.

However… for some unknown reason, after the Venerables of the Xuan Yang Sect fell, later disciples found it extremely difficult to break through to the Venerable realm.

Translation: However… for unknown reasons, after the Venerables of the Profound Yang Sect fell, later disciples found it hard to break through to the Venerable Realm.

Even those with innate spiritual bodies or geniuses possessing top‑tier earth‑grade talent, after enduring countless hardships and bloody battles, still remained stuck at the half‑step Venerable stage.

Translation: Even those with innate spiritual bodies or geniuses possessing upper-grade earth-tier talent, after enduring countless trials and bloody battles, remained stuck at the half-step Venerable Realm.

This led to the gradual decline of the Xuan Yang Sect.

Translation: This led to the gradual decline of the Profound Yang Sect.

At the same time, the Cang Lan Realm saw the rise of several formidable sect lineages, each seated by a Venerable.

Translation: At the same time, Canglan Yu saw the rise of some sects with considerable strength, each seated by a Venerable.

Eventually, the Xuan Yang Sect was gradually suppressed and came under siege.

Translation: In the end, the Profound Yang Sect was gradually suppressed and besieged.

Two or three Venerables fell, leaving only Yang Tian Lao Zu alone.

Translation: Two or three Venerables fell, leaving only Yang Tian Lao Zu alone.

His fellow brothers were slaughtered, Yang Tian Lao Zu angrily left seclusion, single‑handedly attacked a sect, and successively wiped out several.

Translation: His fellow brothers were suppressed, Yang Tian Lao Zu angrily left seclusion, single-handedly attacked a sect, and slaughtered several in succession.

In the end, three sects joined forces, aiming to eradicate the Xuan Yang Sect and then divide the Cang Lan Realm among themselves.

Translation: Finally, three sects joined forces, aiming to eradicate the Profound Yang Sect and then divide Canglan Yu among themselves.

Yang Tian Lao Zu alone faced nine Venerables, waged a fierce campaign, not hesitating to damage his own foundation, and slew two of them.

Translation: Yang Tian Lao Zu alone faced nine Venerables, waged a fierce campaign, spared no cost to his foundation, and slew two of them.

He forced back the joint attack of the three major sects.

Translation: He repelled the joint attack of the three major sects.

One of those sects, after losing two Venerables, gradually faded away.

Translation: One of those sects, after losing two Venerables, gradually faded away.

And while Yang Tian Lao Zu remained alive, no one dared to move against the Xuan Yang Sect.

Translation: And as long as Yang Tian Lao Zu remained, no one dared to act against the Profound Yang Sect.

Only then did the Cang Lan Realm regain peace.

Translation: Only then did Canglan Yu regain peace.

But now… Qin Yu has actually become a disciple of Yang Tian Lao Zu!

Translation: But now… Qin Yu has actually become a disciple of Yang Tian Lao Zu!

This is truly shocking and unprecedented.

Translation: This is truly shocking to the world.

Qi Ming and Xi, the stewards, are now so shocked they're like wooden chickens…

Translation: Qiming and Steward Xi were both stunned into silence at this moment…

Qin Yu must possess top‑notch talent; otherwise, the ancestor wouldn't have taken notice.

Translation: Qin Yu must possess top-tier talent, otherwise the ancestor would not have taken notice.

However, before they could even regret it, two flashes of cold light streaked by, an elder struck, and instantly beheaded the two.

Translation: However, before they could regret it, two cold flashes streaked past; an elder struck, killing them on the spot.

"This news must not be leaked, otherwise our grand uncle‑ancestor will attract the attention of those two lineages." The two law‑enforcement hall elders said, their faces slightly pale with fear, voices low.

Translation: "This news must not be leaked, otherwise our grandmaster uncle will be targeted by those two lineages." The two Law Enforcement Hall elders said, their faces slightly fearful, voices low.

Immediately, they narrowed their eyes and looked toward Lin An and the others.

Translation: Immediately, they narrowed their eyes and looked at Lin An and the others.

Lin Sheng scratched his head: "Elder, rest assured, we'll keep this matter to ourselves and never spread it."

Translation: Lin Sheng scratched his head: "Elder, rest assured, we will keep this matter to ourselves and never spread it."

They naturally also understood that the ancestor accepting a disciple would cause a huge uproar.

Translation: They naturally also knew that the ancestor accepting a disciple would cause a great uproar.

The entire Cang Lan Realm will be shaken by it.

Translation: The entire Canglan Yu will be shaken by it.

Moreover, the ancestor has offended many Venerables in the past.

Translation: Moreover, the ancestor has offended many Venerables in the past.

Now Qin Yu's strength is still weak; even a casually sent Spirit Realm cultivator could easily deal with him.

Translation: Now Qin Yu's strength is still weak; sending any Spirit Realm cultivator would easily deal with him.

"Vice‑hall master, you're too polite." "It's just… this happened in the inner sect, which is truly outrageous."

Translation: "Vice Hall Master, you're too polite." "However… this happened in the Inner Sect, which is truly outrageous."

"Several stewards of the pill‑refining hall keep setting traps to harm inner‑sect disciples, relying on their powerful background to suppress them, leaving the disciples unable to voice their grievances."

Translation: "Several stewards of the Alchemy Chamber constantly set traps to harm Inner Sect disciples, relying on their background to oppress them, leaving the disciples unable to voice their grievances."

"The pills they produce with that method are not recognized anywhere outside, yet they charge exorbitant spirit stones—clearly a scam."

Translation: "The pills they produce with that method are not recognized by the outside world, yet they charge exorbitant spirit stones—this is clearly a scam."

A glint of cold light flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.

Translation: A glint of coldness flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.

For disciples backed by their families, a few hundred thousand spirit stones might still be bearable.

Translation: For disciples with family support, several hundred thousand spirit stones might still be bearable.

But for those who painstakingly earned twenty thousand spirit stones on their own, only to become low‑grade pill masters unrecognized by anyone,

Translation: But for those who struggled on their own, barely earning twenty thousand spirit stones, only to become lowly alchemists unrecognized by others,

this is tantamount to losing everything they own.

Translation: this is tantamount to losing everything.

The key is that these stewards hold high authority; ordinary inner‑sect disciples simply cannot oppose them.

Translation: The key is that these stewards hold high authority; ordinary Inner Sect disciples are utterly unable to oppose them.

Furthermore, Qi Fei has connections in the Law Enforcement Hall, with an elder backing him, making him act without restraint.

Translation: Furthermore, Qi Yu has connections in the Law Enforcement Hall, with an elder backing him, making them even more unscrupulous.

Those people can only swallow their anger in silence.

Translation: Those people can only swallow their anger in silence.

Upon hearing this, Li Haoran nodded slightly, naturally understanding the importance of the matter.

Translation: Upon hearing this, Li Haoran nodded slightly, naturally understanding the importance of the matter.

However, the Law Enforcement Hall is usually managed by these three elders; he rarely intervenes, so he isn't fully aware of these affairs, which allows the elders to act arbitrarily under the hall's banner.

Translation: However, the Law Enforcement Hall is usually managed by these three elders; he rarely intervenes, so he is not well informed about these matters, which allows the elders to act arbitrarily under the hall's banner.

"Alright, I'll take action, conduct a thorough investigation, and give the inner‑sect disciples an explanation. For now, go out. If he still doesn't realize his mistake, send him to see the King of Hell." A flash of cold light passed through Li Haoran's eyes.

Translation: "Alright, I will take action, conduct a thorough investigation, and give the Inner Sect disciples an explanation. Now, go out first. If he still doesn't realize his mistake, send him to see King Yama." A flash of cold light passed through Li Haoran's eyes.

The green‑robed elder has merit to the Xuan Yang Sect, having once left the mountain to campaign and earn achievements.

Translation: The Green-robed Elder had merits to the Profound Yang Sect, having once left the mountain to campaign and earn achievements.

But lately he has been consolidating power in the Law Enforcement Hall, apparently paving the way for Dongfang Yuan, which has already touched Li Haoran's bottom line.

Translation: But lately, he has been consolidating power in the Law Enforcement Hall, apparently paving the way for Dong Fangyuan, which has already touched Li Haoran's bottom line.

In any succession struggle, if the Law Enforcement Hall intervenes, it means a whole system is getting involved, greatly increasing the odds of victory.

Translation: In any dispute over the true inheritance, if the Law Enforcement Hall intervenes, it means a system's involvement, greatly increasing the chances of victory.

Therefore, Dongfang Yuan's master will certainly step forward.

Translation: Therefore, Dong Fangyuan's master will surely step forward.

This time it's perfect to use Qin Yu's background to purge the Law Enforcement Hall.

Translation: This time, it is perfect to use Qin Yu's background to purge the Law Enforcement Hall.

Normally, even the sect master would give the grand elder a bit of face.

Translation: Normally, even the Sect Leader would give the Grand Elder a bit of face.

Lin An and the others couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air; they never expected this matter to involve so much.

Translation: Lin An and the others couldn't help but draw a cold breath; this matter actually involves such great magnitude.

The vice‑hall master has already prepared to deal with an elder, which is clearly related to the recent contest for the young sect master position.

Translation: The Vice Hall Master has already prepared to deal with an elder, which is clearly related to the recent Young Sect Leader dispute.

The two elders standing nearby were also drenched in cold sweat; they had dumped all the trivial affairs of the Law Enforcement Hall onto the newly promoted green‑robed elder, causing his power to swell excessively, and they bear some responsibility.

Translation: The two elders beside them were also drenched in cold sweat; they had dumped all trivial matters of the Law Enforcement Hall onto the newly promoted Green-robed Elder, causing his power to swell excessively, and they bear some responsibility.

Li Haoran glanced at them, said nothing more, and walked out of the iron prison together with Qin Yu; Lin An and the others followed closely, while the great prison held only two headless corpses—victims of this struggle, though they deserved their fate.

Translation: Li Haoran glanced at them, said nothing more, then walked out of the Iron Prison together with Qin Yu; Lin An and the others followed closely, while the prison held only two headless corpses, becoming the casualties of this struggle, though they deserved it.

At that moment, many disciples had gathered outside the Law Enforcement Hall.

Translation: At this moment, many disciples had gathered outside the Law Enforcement Hall.

Li Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression somewhat anxious.

Translation: Li Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking somewhat anxious.

"I never expected Qi Fei to actually get his master involved; the situation will probably be hard to resolve."

Translation: "I never expected Qi Yu to actually get his master involved; the coming situation will probably be hard to resolve."

The handsome‑dressed youth beside him frowned tightly and said: "Li Brother, if you want to save that boy named Qin Yu, it will be extremely difficult; his background is only that of an outer‑sect grand elder. The people who rushed in earlier must have some backing, but now there's no word—they may have already fallen inside. The vice‑hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall is an extremely senior powerhouse of the present day, wielding great influence in the sect; doing this surely offends him. My advice is to avoid rash action; otherwise, the Hall Master Haoran, who is neutral, might be turned against us because of Qin Yu, pushing him toward Dongfang Yuan—a loss not worth the gain. His future may not even allow him to become an earth‑grade pill master."

Translation: The handsome youth in fine robes frowned: "Brother Li, if you want to save that boy named Qin Yu, the difficulty would be immense; his background is merely an Outer Sect Grand Elder. Those who rushed in earlier likely had some backing, but now there's no news—they may have also fallen inside. The Vice Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall is an exceedingly senior powerhouse with great influence in the sect; doing this surely offends him. My advice is best not to act rashly, otherwise the Hall Master Haoran, who is neutral, might turn against us because of Qin Yu, pushing him toward Dong Fangyuan's side—a loss outweighing any gain. His future may not even become an earth-tier alchemist."

Li Xuan fell into deep thought, never expecting things to become so complicated; forcing a breakthrough into the Law Enforcement Hall, why would anyone do such a foolish thing? From now on, he'll find it hard to operate.

Translation: Li Xuan fell into deep thought, never expecting things to become so complicated; why would anyone foolishly storm the Law Enforcement Hall? From now on, he will find it hard to operate.

At this moment, two inner sect elders stood beside him, one of whom was even an earth-rank spirit formation master, only a step away from becoming a core elder.

"Let's first find a way to enter the Discipline Hall, then decide, trouble Elder Hai." Li Xuan spoke low, looking at the middle-aged man beside him, and slightly cupped his fists.

Elder Hai nodded slightly, eyebrows slightly lifted, utterly calm: "With my influence, rescuing Qin Yu is indeed not difficult, but it may offend Li Haoran—he's not someone to provoke easily. Since you insist on going, first go in and have a look, don't speak for now, leave everything to me to resolve." His tone was quite solemn, he was extremely wary of Li Haoran, after all Li Haoran is the Sect Leader's junior martial brother, so must be treated with caution.

Just then, several familiar figures appeared at the gate of the Discipline Hall: Qi Yu and two other True Disciples, plus an elder in green robes, disheveled hair, looking extremely disheveled.

Li Xuan and the others were stunned—how could they have been captured?

Next, Vice Hall Master Li Haoran, with a tiger's stride, and Qin Yu walked out.

The two walked side by side, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere relaxed.

Is this still the hard-to-deal-with person Elder Hai spoke of?