Chapter 62

Launch an investigation immediately! Just who is Qin Yu? That he can chat and laugh easily with Li Haoran is one thing, but he even has ties with Qi Tai. Hai Elder ordered in a low voice, having already realized that Qin Yu is no ordinary person. Back when the sect leader violated sect rules, Li Haoran never gave him a pleasant look and almost apprehended him. Yet now he favors Qin Yu throughout. Regardless of right or wrong, the neutral Li Haoran's stance is already a direct confrontation with the Great Elder's lineage.

If Qin Yu intends to vie for the position of junior sect leader, let alone Dongfang Yuan, even Lin Xue might not be able to win. Qi Tai's seniority, strength, and his connection with Lin Wu Ren—if he were to call out, those elders with old ties would all rush to assist. This would be an extremely powerful force. Right now, Dongfang Yuan and the Xuanyuan Sect Master are also sunk in thought, full of doubts. Qi Tai hurriedly rushed to the Law Enforcement Hall—wasn't he just coming to save a descendant of the Qi family? How could he, upon arrival, immediately take action, abolish his cultivation, and even expel him from the sect? Isn't that cutting off Dongfang Yuan's arm?

At this moment, Qi Tai hurried over to Qin Yu's side, his face showing a bitter smile, and he secretly transmitted: "Junior Uncle, are you alright? Did that evil obstacle hurt you?" Qin Yu shook his head: "Elder Qi, it's nothing serious; he just took the wrong path. Yet, relying on his status as a true disciple, he oppressed and exploited the inner sect disciples." Qi Tai gave a wry smile; he had originally planned to bring Qi Yu to Qin Yu's side. Qin Yu is a formidable figure blessed by the Azure Dragon, with limitless future prospects. Moreover, with the ancestral protection, his status and standing are high—following him is far better than following the junior sect leader. It's a pity that Qi Yu went astray. Of course, Qi Tai is also doing this to save his life; if he retained his cultivation, he might someday bear a grudge and take revenge on Qin Yu, and then the Qi family would be finished.

At this moment, the blue-robed elder kept giving glances to the Sixth Elder, signaling for rescue. The Xuanyuan Sect Master nodded slightly, stepped forward, and shouted loudly: "I heard the Law Enforcement Hall master privately punished an elder. Why wasn't this brought before the Council of Elders? Does the Law Enforcement Hall now have the authority to decide an elder's life and death? In the Xuanyang Hall, the Grand Elder and the Sect Master are waiting for the Hall Master Li—please come over!" After all, Qi Yu acted on behalf of Dongfang Yuan and is of their lineage. Furthermore, there is a master who holds elder authority, so naturally they must mount a rescue.

At this moment, many elders had gathered in the Xuanyang Hall, and the situation had blown up. The blue-robed elder also had friends within the sect. "Fine! Let's go." Li Haoran almost laughed out loud; he had originally been worried about being unable to fully resolve the blue-robed elder, lacking the authority of life and death. He hadn't expected the other side to come knocking on their own door. With the sect leader present, he even—without further ado—directly brandished his sword and cut him down. The sect leader was filled with righteous fury when the ancestor suddenly seized a disciple. Qin Yu's future achievements are immeasurable; he might walk the invincible path and attain longevity. As a master, this bond will not be broken, and he may even leave his name in history. The sect leader's anger was at its peak, and Li Haoran happened to be purging the Law Enforcement Hall. Immediately, he brought people, escorting the blue-robed elder and two true disciples, straight to Xuanyang Peak.

The Sixth Elder's brows furrowed slightly; he had agreed too readily, and the other coercive measures he had prepared were now unnecessary. At this moment, a crowd followed him in mighty procession. Only the outer-sect Grand Elder twitched his fleshy face. He had seen people go to their deaths, but never so eagerly. Originally, these people could have kept their lives, merely facing a thousand lashes, a hundred years of elder imprisonment, and removal from the elder position. But now, it's uncertain. He wanted to laugh—he really wanted to laugh.

In the Xuanyang Hall, more than ten cultivators with heavy auras took their seats and waited. Then, an aged figure slowly stepped in, and many elders rose, clasping their fists in unison, shouting, "Greetings, Elder Wu!" Some elders even looked at him with admiration. After all, Elder Wu was once paired with Lin Wu Ren as the Twin Heroes of Xuanyang. Even though he cannot cross realms to defeat a venerable one, within the Tianyuan realm he has no equal; should a venerable not appear, he can suppress the Canglan Domain, terrifying and unmatched—most half-step venerables are no match for him.

Elder Wu was furious—not only had his disciple been taken, but this sort of thing had happened. How dare they extort the Azure Dragon–blessed junior uncle? It's madness! Qin Yu hadn't even pledged his allegiance yet, and they almost snatched him away. He had just been about to slaughter all those true disciples to avoid trouble; keeping Qin Yu alone would suffice. Those good-for-nothings, always squabbling and forming factions.

"Please, Grand Elder and Sect Master, vindicate us. We instigated the pill hall steward to collect spirit stones, but we also taught them useful things, helping them become pill masters—achieving two gains at once. Yet now, our cultivation has been sealed, we have been beaten a thousand times with rods, Senior Brother Qi has been completely abolished, Hall Master Li took action, directly deposing us from the elder position, demoting the green-robed elder to menial labor—this is treating sect rules as nothing." At this moment, many disheveled true disciples outside the hall shouted loudly. Sect Master Yang Hao, seated high on the main seat, already knowing the full story, his face darkened. Upon seeing Dongfang Yuan, Li Xuan, and the almost-obtained disciple Qin Yu appear, his face grew even uglier. "Please, Sect Master and all elders, investigate clearly." The Grand Elder stepped forward, an aura of authority emanating, and spoke calmly. Many elders of his lineage began to echo.

Elder Wu slowly opened his mouth: "What's there to investigate? Stealing pill arts is nonsense; Qin Yu is an unparalleled monstrosity—what's so surprising about learning it at a glance? He had just ascended to Foundation Establishment a day ago; as an outer disciple, he had tempered his body to the ninth layer, reversed and conquered the third layer of Foundation Establishment, and defeated hundreds of ferocious beasts in succession. He also challenged the true disciple Chu Yu and won without fighting. When his body tempering reached the seventh layer, in Leize he consecutively broke through four gates, breaking the record of Senior Brother Lin Wu Ren. Such a heavenly prodigy, would he go steal the manufacturing methods of the Blood-Congealing Pill and Foundation Establishment Pill? If I didn't know better, I could find him an earth-rank pill master to teach him by tomorrow. And yet they forced him to sign a confession? Come, I'll personally send these few on their way, and that elder who shields the disciple—I'll kill him too!" Elder Wu was furious; not having snatched a disciple, he flared up. Now they still want to destroy the future of the Xuanyang Sect—isn't that courting death! He gripped his long blade tightly, wanting to hack and kill. The crowd hearing this were all dumbfounded.