[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a":3,"chapter-forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-698":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Forbidden Spellcasters Have Short Lives? I Have an Immortal Body",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2350982,4595,"Chapter 698: Pei Jiuye's Betrayal","forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-698",698,"\u003Cp>Ye Lin looked at Elder Nu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Nu looked at Ye Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stared at each other, silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of the other elders were also filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This business of killing one's beloved to attain the Dao—does it actually have a guaranteed outcome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop spouting nonsense! You clearly killed just for the sake of killing. In a mere five days, you slaughtered over five hundred people. You are clearly just wantonly killing the innocent!\" Elder Nu rebuked angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is where you are wrong, Elder. Please, take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin directly revealed his cultivation base, which was shockingly at the early stage of the Five Elements Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had not yet condensed a Dharma Body, the elders present could naturally discern Ye Lin's true cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of them could not help but gasp, their eyes filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know, Ye Lin was someone they had watched enter the sect, and when he joined, he was clearly only at the early stage of the Heavenly Gang Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had he been in the Joyous Union Sect, and he had already soared from the early stage of the Heavenly Gang Realm to the early stage of the Five Elements Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was an entire major realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary cultivator, even with extremely high talent and no shortage of resources, it would take at least a year or more to break through from the early stage of the Heavenly Gang Realm to the early stage of the Five Elements Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that this so-called \"killing one's beloved to attain the Dao\" relies on quantity, and there is truly some logic to it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Nu, if I am spouting nonsense, then how do you explain my rapid advancement in cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin spoke with righteous indignation and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The method I used is the best way to practice the Heartless and Emotionless Dao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin's voice was deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many disciples of the Heartless Hall showed thoughtful expressions, with faint killing intent appearing in the depths of their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be as he said, that as long as one kills enough, one can trigger a so-called \"guaranteed\" mechanism?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who could join the Joyous Union Sect were already practitioners of demonic paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the disciples of the Heartless Hall were even capable of slaughtering their own kin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all it took to make one's cultivation soar was to keep falling in love and then killing the object of one's affection, they would absolutely not mind doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Nu felt his scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly felt that something was wrong, but he just couldn't put his finger on it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of what you say, you killed over five hundred disciples of the Joyous Union Sect. This is an ironclad fact, and no matter how much you talk, it is useless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Nu flicked his sleeve, his attitude firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood that he absolutely could not reason with Ye Lin anymore, otherwise, he would surely be led astray again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Pei, according to the sect rules of the Joyous Union Sect, how should one who has killed over five hundred disciples be dealt with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Nu looked at the Punishment Elder, Pei Jiuye, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye glanced at Ye Lin, then slowly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to sect rules, they should suffer the punishment of being skinned and having their bones dismantled, and after their remains are ground to dust, their living soul should be extracted and tortured for a hundred years until their soul dissipates!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Pei Jiuye finished speaking, a sound of gasping echoed through the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of punishment could be considered the most severe level within the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was normal; it wasn't as if the Joyous Union Sect hadn't produced great demonic heads who killed without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those people killed without blinking, and they killed outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin killed without blinking, and he killed his own people from the Joyous Union Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a situation, it would be strange if the punishment were not severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what is Elder Pei waiting for? Why not quickly apprehend this thief and bring justice to the deceased disciples?\" Elder Nu urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye looked at Ye Lin, a flash of apology appearing in his eyes, and he whispered via telepathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, kid. Even though you once gave me benefits, I cannot protect you anymore. You have truly gone too far. The most I can do is let you die with less pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the telepathy ended, a fierce look flashed in the depths of Pei Jiuye's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Audacious Ye Xiehong, to dare to plot against so many disciples! Today, this elder will let you know the severity of the Punishment Hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye shouted angrily, reaching out a large hand to grab Ye Lin, intending to have him executed on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin tilted his head, then likewise sent a telepathic message to Pei Jiuye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can help you resolve the trouble of your heavenly condemnation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye's eyes widened instantly, and the large hand he had reached out stopped in front of Ye Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Pei, what are you waiting for?\" Elder Nu urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye coughed a few times, then said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This elder feels that there might be more to this. Ye Xiehong is just a newly joined disciple; how could he possibly manage to kill over five hundred people in a few days? There is something fishy here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will take this Ye Xiehong back to the Punishment Hall to interrogate him properly and get to the bottom of this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Nu was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other six elders were also dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight of them had worked together to investigate, only then did they find Ye Lin, and the evidence was conclusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, what did Pei Jiuye mean by suddenly saying he needed to continue the investigation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders were all shrewd; they quickly figured out what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye wanted to protect this Ye Xiehong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Pei Jiuye could become the Punishment Elder was precisely because he was heartless and gave no one face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would he suddenly protect this Ye Xiehong? Could it be that Ye Xiehong could give him some kind of benefit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what kind of benefit could make Pei Jiuye risk such great disapproval to protect him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Pei! The evidence is conclusive, and Ye Xiehong has already admitted it himself. What else is there to investigate?\" Elder Nu said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you shouting so loudly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Jiuye glared at Elder Nu, the terrifying baleful aura on his body causing Elder Nu to retreat repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't look at them as all being elders; Pei Jiuye's strength was definitely stronger than any of the Seven Emotions Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for his own heavenly condemnation, Pei Jiuye's strength could even rival the masters of the four halls!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Elder Nu calmed down, he suddenly realized that before Pei Jiuye became the Punishment Elder, he was known as the \"Blood-Hand Butcher\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have so many opinions, why don't you be the Punishment Elder? I said I would investigate, so I will investigate! Do you have any other questions?\" Pei Jiuye said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Nu was like a quail, his face flushed with anger, but he didn't dare to let out a single peep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly, if he really had to go against Pei Jiuye, Pei Jiuye could beat him up for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, come with me to the Punishment Hall. You must have accomplices. I advise you to confess for leniency; otherwise, don't blame my torture for being merciless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Pei Jiuye was very anxious inside, he still had to put on a show for the disciples to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and flicked out a long whip, binding Ye Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That long whip was covered in extremely sharp barbs, which instantly pierced into Ye Lin's flesh, leaving him a bloody mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin was also very cooperative, immediately letting out a muffled groan, his face looking extremely painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them entered the Punishment Hall one after the other. A moment later, the sound of Ye Lin's extremely miserable screams echoed from inside the Punishment Hall, making the disciples of the Joyous Union Sect tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not know the ins and outs of the situation and only thought that Ye Lin had truly gone to be punished and interrogated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Elder Nu's face was so gloomy that it seemed water could drip from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I must report this matter to the Hall Master. I don't believe that Ye Xiehong can truly cover the sky with one hand. He killed over five hundred disciples; he must pay the price! I want him dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1475,"2026-06-21T02:52:50.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a2408c635de4515a1db7a63739e9a2451fdeafecd5ca0eec3f5ace6899b63759","forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-699","forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-697",847,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-cover.jpg"]