Chapter 804

0731 felt quite moved.

Well, this Xie Xi usually still likes Luo Yi Ping, but I didn't expect him to be so ruthless at the critical moment, eh.

Jin Chen, who had already seen the ending from the space, was also very satisfied.

Xie Xi is still not beyond saving.

By then they had already returned to the Xuanzong Sect; they hadn't even gone up Dusk Cloud Peak yet when disciples drew their swords and surrounded them, then directly escorted them to the Golden Hall.

Jin Chen and Fei Mian walked in side by side, their expressions identically cold and calm, as if they couldn't see that the Golden Hall was almost full of people.

Luorongchang sat high in the Sect Leader's seat, his face stern, expression arrogant, as if he had already decided that Jin Chen was a traitor colluding with the demon clan.

"Today is rather lively."

"I don't know, but can the Sect Leader still manage Dusk Cloud Peak?"

"Hmph, Dusk Cloud Peak is the Xuanzong Sect's territory; as long as it belongs to the Xuanzong Sect, what can't I manage?"

Luorongchang changed his usual demeanor, no longer showing any respect for Jin Chen in his tone.

"My dear Uncle-master, I never expected you to emerge from seclusion after hundreds of years just to collude with the demon clan and harm all living beings!"

As soon as he said that, none of the disciples in the Golden Hall dared to breathe.

To be frank, they couldn't believe it; the Lingxu Venerable had taken them down the mountain for training, showing no trace of collusion with the demon clan, yet he protected them everywhere, even waking the sleeping in the illusion—such a fine Immortal Venerable, how could he be a traitor?

But the one saying this is the Sect Leader; it's not up to them to explain.

Jin Chen lowered his eyes, completely disregarding this baseless accusation.

"Bixia True Person, according to sect rules, how should an Immortal Master who slanders his elders and spreads rumors be punished?"

Bixia's eyes flickered with a smile as she raised her voice: "She should be punished with ten days in the third layer of the Discipline Hall, and be barred from participating in Xuanzong Sect affairs for half a month."

"Impudent!"

Luorongchang angrily slapped the table, almost shouting.

"I am the Sect Leader, Bixia! Are you crazy?"

Bixia turned to face him, her icy features showing no fear: "The Lingxu Venerable is the sect's stabilizing master; he is the elder of all Immortal Master disciples in the Xuanzong Sect. Even as Sect Leader, you should address him as Uncle-master—why can't he be punished?"

"Furthermore, I am the officer of the Xuanzong Sect's Discipline Hall, appointed by the former Sect Leader to oversee sect affairs; you likewise have no authority to interfere."

Luorongchang: "..."

"Well, you lot..."

"If that's how you see it, what am I as Sect Leader?"

"What are you? Hmph, just count yourself lucky!"

Linghe Old Man stormed in angrily, stood beside Jin Chen with arms akimbo, and started chattering.

"Youyou you... Are you crazy? You say Jin Chen betrayed the Xuanzong Sect and colluded with the demon clan? You've been Sect Leader for too many years, forgetting how you got that position, eh? Old Man, I'm not joking—if Jin Chen really wanted to betray the Xuanzong Sect, he could just destroy it outright!"

"Youyou! You're making the Old Man furious!"

"When your master was alive, he never dared to speak to Jin Chen, your junior fellow, like this, yet you dare to do so!"

"Today, the Old Man puts his foot down: if anyone dares to believe Luorongchang and actually punish Jin Chen, I'll take all the treasures of the Origin Heart Abode and leave the Xuanzong Sect to establish my own lineage!"

A sharp intake of breath immediately sounded in the Golden Hall.

The disciples of the Origin Heart Abode rose together at his words, bowing with hands clasped.

"Please, Sect Leader, investigate thoroughly."

With someone taking the lead, the other disciples gained confidence and no longer hesitated.

Bixia True Person and her disciples also stepped forward, and soon more and more followed.

Almost half of the people in the Golden Hall.

In the end, only the disciples of the Sword Cultivation Institute still believed Luorongchang.

Luorongchang: "..."

He never expected things to turn out this way.

How could Jin Chen, within the Xuanzong Sect, have more authority than this diligent Sect Leader!

A disciple plucked up courage to speak again: "Sect Leader, you may not know, but a large portion of us joined the Xuanzong Sect because we heard of the Lingxu Venerable's deeds."

The mortal realm is vast and boundless; the deeds of great cultivators spread far and wide. In the stories disciples have heard since childhood, only Jin Chen's are the most legendary and splendid.

Otherwise, they could easily have chosen another sect.

Who would have thought that upon hearing this, Luorongchang would suddenly recall Jin Chen's weakness and chuckle a few times.

"Yeah, if you didn't mention it, I'd almost forget—people only know how outstanding the Lingxu Venerable is, but they never realize that your fine Immortal Venerable..."

"... is the Heaven-killing Lone Star who killed the former Sect Leader and my master!"

A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Instantly, the Golden Hall erupted like a boiling pot, with disciples whispering in disbelief.

Why am I still alive? Do you have any thoughts?

Fei Mian, who had remained silent, finally spoke, her cold voice facing off against Luorongchang.

Sect Leader, you also need to back up your words with evidence.

Hmph, who knows whether, as a direct disciple, you're also involved.

Luorongchang stood up and fiercely flicked his sleeve.

Elder of the Spirit Order, if you haven't colluded with the demon race, why are there so many disciples who died tragically, and why are most of them people who followed you down the mountain?

They personally pointed to you!

Old Man Linghe still wanted to speak, but Jin Chen stopped him; the old man's ears twitched slightly, as if he had heard something, and he stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

After receiving Jin Chen's affirming nod, Old Man Linghe and Bixia exchanged a glance, stood with hands behind their backs, and remained silent, angry.

This ends here; Jin Chen, as an Immortal Elder, colluded with the demon race, and together with the direct disciples, effective immediately, are to be confined within the Yunquan Institute; no one may enter or leave.

Besides, Elder Lao also handed over the Magic Demon Tower Opening Tower Sword.

Jin Chen stared at him for a few seconds, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly; as he turned his wrist, the Opening Tower Sword lay in his palm, and then he fiercely flung it at Luorongchang.

Luorongchang started, hurriedly circulating his energy to catch it, but was still injured by the sword qi, covering his arm as he retreated a few steps.

He flew into a rage, watching Jin Chen and the other depart, his eyes practically spitting fire.

Bixia snorted coldly and turned to leave directly.

"Pah pah pah, shameless thing."

Old Man Linghe knew Jin Chen's plan, but was still angry, lifting his steps extremely high as he walked away step by step.

The other disciples dared not say anything more, could only sigh and retire, hoping meanwhile that this matter would be settled soon.

Upon returning to the Yunquan Institute, the moment the two entered, Fei Mian sensed a barrier.

He turned and probed it with a tentative poke, and the barrier immediately showed a weak current.

This is meant to seal them inside, huh.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Jin Chen sensed the little brat's dejection, perhaps he was angry at himself.