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Chapter 777: I Find Him Not Guilty
Chapter 777: I Find Him Not Guilty
The clear blue sky met the desolate gray of the Grand Emptiness Scripture, creating a bizarre and unsettling rift across the entire Kaiyuan Prefecture.
However, what shocked the crowd even more was the fact that the Grand Emptiness Sect's senior brother was still alive.
Fighting three against one, two of whom were the chief disciples of the Immortal Lineages, and the remaining one, though just a child, was known to all who were familiar with the Three Immortals Sect. A demonic entity needed exceptional talent to be accepted as a disciple by a Golden Immortal, not to mention the extended lifespan and the long time spent under the tutelage of the sect’s founder. In a real battle, even a chief disciple might not stand a chance against such a child.
But now, two of these three were dead... to be precise, if the two Golden Immortal elders hadn’t intervened in time, seeing You Yao’s throat gripped, with no resistance, she would have been dead as well.
The many disciples who had previously spoken up for Shen Yi now fell silent, their eyes filled with a deep reverence as they looked at the figure in white.
At the same time, their gazes toward the Clearlight Sage were tinged with unspoken anger and resentment.
His disciples could act with impunity, bringing friends to brutally kill a fellow sect brother in front of everyone, but when it was her turn to suffer, no one could touch her.
Did the disciples of Clearlight Mountain really consider themselves a cut above the rest?
“...”
Qixian Shangren’s mouth opened slightly. He had once met Shen Yi.
Back then, he found this person quiet on the surface but inwardly arrogant, casually dismissing his well-intentioned offer with a perfunctory remark.
But if everything they were seeing was true, then even he had to admit that the other party’s patience in even responding without losing his temper was commendable.
But how could this be true!
That was You Yao!
As one of the three renowned figures, he knew this woman better than her own sectmates.
Qixian Shangren struggled to calm his mind, noticing a look of disbelief on Li Shan’s face from afar.
Not to mention the younger generation, even Ling Xuzi, Shen Yi’s nominal master, looked puzzled. He had personally seen the Dao Fruit within Shen Yi’s body; the path it represented didn’t even compare to You Yao’s, let alone Yun Miao, who, though lacking in other areas, was still far superior.
Given similar cultivation levels and an inferior path, such a feat could only be attributed to powerful magic or spirit treasures.
But Ling Xuzi couldn’t recall teaching this young man anything so formidable.
As for the possibility that Shen Yi had brought such skills from the Southern Continent... what could a monk possibly offer in terms of immortal techniques?
Looking at the corpses in the air, it was clear they had been killed by the Non-Action Sword.
Eliminating the possibilities of magic and spirit treasures, the only explanation left was that this young man was truly extraordinary, relying on the Grand Emptiness Scripture to forcefully overcome three fellow cultivators.
Ridiculous!
Ling Xuzi clenched his fists. Could it be that all his life’s efforts, poured into Yun Miao, a traitor, had finally earned him such a shocking prodigy from the heavens?
Just as he had lost a disciple, a hint of joy appeared on the old man’s face.
At that moment, a roar of fury shattered everyone’s thoughts.
“You have a lot of nerve!”
Clearlight Sage swept up You Yao with his sleeve, only to find that his disciple was already dead, her life force completely drained by the sword’s intent.
He flew into a rage, his previous air of transcendence shattered, and immediately summoned the Heavenly Disaster Force, grabbing Shen Yi, who was in the midst of the Grand Emptiness.
The already exhausted young man turned pale under the Heavenly Disaster Force, letting out a muffled groan, but he did not beg for mercy. Instead, he pressed his lips together and stared directly at the towering figure of the Clearlight Sage, the eternal and transcendent immortal.
Earlier, in the Grand Emptiness Scripture, facing You Yao’s final curses, Shen Yi’s response was neither dismissive nor humble.
Living on could be simple: escape the great calamity, leave everything behind, and live a life of seclusion in the wild.
But if one chose a different path, wanting to accomplish something, they would inevitably fall into an uncontrollable situation... after all, he was just a Great Emptiness Immortal. Outside, he might be above the world, but within the calamity, even the most meticulous plans would fall short of controlling everything.
With the Bodhisattva of Pure World Liberation on the outside and Clearlight Mountain as a mortal enemy, breaking through to a higher realm required a large amount of Imperial Qi and Imperial Beastly Lifespan. Obtaining these would only exacerbate the conflicts, a hopeless deadlock.
Wanting to do something without bearing any cost—such a cheap deal doesn’t exist in this world.
What Shen Yi could do was only to strive to increase his chances of survival, leaving the rest to fate.
For example, right now, his expression, when seen by his fellow disciples, made even the most cowardly of them feel a sense of empathy.
“Senior Sister You Yao is dead…”
Whispers spread among the disciples. They didn’t feel sorrow; instead, they felt a sense of relief because of the woman’s previous arrogance and her complete disregard for her fellow disciples, which made them feel a bit more at ease now.
Good riddance!
Amidst their relief, they soon noticed the state of their Grand Emptiness senior brother.
Today, You Yao had attacked Heavenly Pagoda Mountain, but it seemed as if it didn’t concern them. However, what if next time, due to a conflict over a training ground, they were the ones to be attacked, and they weren’t even allowed to defend themselves?
“Senior Uncle Qing Guang, it was Senior Sister You Yao who first intended to kill.”
Finally, a disciple swallowed hard, mustering the strength to speak up softly.
“Ridiculous.”
Qing Guangzi suddenly turned around, his chilling gaze making the disciple tremble, his limbs weak, and he was forced to lower his head.
Seeing this, he turned back to Shen Yi: “If my disciple truly had the intent to kill, with the strength of three people, you wouldn’t be alive right now. It was merely a light punishment.”
“On the contrary, you, born under the tutelage of a demon, have a ruthless heart. Killing my disciple and slaying my attendant, and even daring to attack your senior master, how can our Three Immortals Sect tolerate a demon like you!”
With just a few simple words, the disciples understood what it meant to twist the truth and mix black with white.
Such shameless behavior was truly astonishing.
Though the disciples remained silent, their complex expressions said it all.
“Senior Brother, you’re being too harsh!”
Ling Xuzi had been focused on Shen Yi and hadn’t noticed that You Yao was already dead.
Let’s be reasonable. The woman was already dead, and the killing intent in Shen Yi’s eyes hadn’t faded, which was enough to show how intense the battle had been. In such a situation, and not a case of elders disciplining juniors, both being peers, to expect him to protect himself while also being careful not to harm You Yao’s life was a bit too much to ask.
Ling Xuzi looked at You Yao’s corpse, feeling a headache, but he didn’t want to see such a promising disciple destroyed by his senior brother.
He forced a smile: “After all, it was You Yao and my eldest disciple who started the trouble…”
“Is punishment the same as killing?” Qing Guangzi responded coldly, showing no intention of giving his junior brother any face: “Or are you trying to protect your disciple in front of all these disciples, even if Yun Miao died at his hands?”
“This, this is a misunderstanding.” Ling Xuzi was taken aback, his face showing a hint of embarrassment.
“No matter what, since someone has died, we must follow the sect’s rules!”
Qing Guangzi waved his sleeve, interrupting Ling Xuzi, and said sternly: “A life for a life, do you have any objections?”
“A life for a life…”
The disciples’ faces changed abruptly. This wasn’t what their senior uncle had said earlier; wasn’t it supposed to be taking him back to the mountain for discipline? It seemed the rules could be flexible, depending on the other party’s mood.
“It definitely needs to be handled.”
Ling Xuzi panicked, rushing to Qing Guangzi’s side, grabbing his arm, and forcing a smile: “I understand your pain, Senior Brother. I feel the same, but these matters need to be discussed calmly. Let’s go back to the mountain and talk, don’t let the juniors see a joke.”
Everything can be negotiated. To protect Shen Yi, his only usable disciple at the moment, he gritted his teeth, ready to make some concessions and offer Qing Guang Mountain sufficient compensation.
But such matters couldn’t be discussed in front of all these disciples. Behind closed doors, anything could be resolved.
Saying this, Ling Xuzi suddenly turned and sternly rebuked Shen Yi: “Aren’t you going to apologize to your senior uncle?”
“Don’t give me that.”
Before anyone could react, Qing Guangzi had already roughly shaken off Ling Xuzi’s arm, looking coldly at Shen Yi: “It’s not a mistake, it’s a crime! Do you know your crime?”
“You…”
Ling Xuzi hadn’t expected the other party to be so unyielding. Although he wasn’t a match for Qing Guangzi in a duel, they were still fellow disciples under the same master. If things got out of hand, their master might side with either of them.
His lips moved, but he didn’t dare to completely break ties with the other party. He quickly organized his thoughts, trying to find another way to resolve the situation.
Just then, a calm laugh echoed from the sky.
“I believe this boy is innocent.”
This voice, like a thunderclap, stunned everyone. Even with Qing Guangzi clearly willing to lose face, someone was still willing to stand up for him?
They all looked up at the sky, seeing rolling red clouds.
Qing Guangzi’s face turned ashen. As the figure in the clouds emerged, he shouted, "Little Brother Chi Yun, what does this have to do with you?"
"It’s nothing much, just helping to maintain order during this great calamity for the sake of our sect."
Chi Yunzi slowly descended the cloud steps, casually releasing Shen Yi from the Heavenly Disaster Binding. He seemed oblivious to Qing Guangzi’s increasingly grim expression as he continued, "This great calamity is to select the Immortal Emperor who will govern the mortal world. It requires the young generation to have great resolve and strive with all their might. Only then can they earn the right to sit in that position and be worthy of our great gift."
"It’s no trivial matter."
"If everyone acted like you, Elder Brother, who would dare to vie for supremacy? They’d all be too timid, and how could this calamity proceed?"
"What do you think, Elder Brother?"
Chi Yunzi walked up to Qing Guangzi, a calm smile on his face. "Even if You Yao, this young generation, were to be reborn, she probably wouldn’t blame her Great Emptiness junior brother. After all, it’s something she admitted to herself."
"In my opinion, let’s just have him reflect for a few days."
With that, Chi Yunzi glanced at Shen Yi. "Well, go on."
"……"
Even Shen Yi hadn’t expected a powerful immortal to come to his aid. From the sound of it, You Yao seemed to have offended quite a few people.
Though he had chosen this path and was prepared to die, it would be foolish not to run if he could.
He bowed to the Golden Immortals and then turned without a moment’s hesitation, stepping into the Great Emptiness.
"Stop right there!"
Qing Guangzi fiercely extended his palm, but before his fingers could even reach out, Chi Yunzi gently but firmly pushed them back.
He then stepped directly in front of his senior brother, Qing Guang, and whispered in his ear, "If he’s innocent, then they’re all innocent. If Elder Brother doesn’t agree, I don’t mind stretching my limbs a bit."
"After all, this great calamity in the Northern Continent has long had nothing to do with my Crimson Cloud Cave. I’ve been feeling quite idle lately."
"……"
Qing Guangzi glared at the face in front of him, then glanced at the overjoyed Ling Xuzi beside him.
As the senior brother, he possessed superior treasures and powers, but to fight two at once… he wasn’t that insect demon’s disciple who had just fled.
"An unpunished killer will corrupt the rules. Chi Yunzi, you’ll be summoned by the Master!"
Qing Guangzi swallowed his bitter pill, unwilling to stay and further humiliate himself. He turned and left, carrying You Yao’s corpse with a resentful expression.
Once only the two Golden Immortals remained.
"Thank you, Elder Brother Chi Yun, for your assistance." Ling Xuzi let out a bitter laugh and bowed to him.
"No need. This is between him and me." Chi Yunzi didn’t give him a friendly look, pausing for a moment before adding, "Thank your disciple for me."
The Grand Emptiness True Lord, atop Heavenly Pagoda Mountain, had angrily slain five Bodhisattvas of Pure World Liberation. Though it was an act of necessity, it also avenged the deaths of Maofeng and the others.
"It’s a small matter." Ling Xuzi waved it off, feigning magnanimity. "It was his duty, nothing to mention."
"Hmm."
Chi Yunzi glanced at the old man, unwilling to say more, and turned to depart, summoning a red cloud to carry him away.
At last, the surrounding disciples burst into cheers. Whether the Grand Emptiness True Lord would survive was no longer just a personal matter. The most important thing was to bring down Clearlight Mountain.
"You have to admit, this kid’s luck is pretty good."
Qixian Shangren approached Li Shan with a forced smile. To him, the best outcome would have been for the Grand Emptiness True Lord and You Yao to die together on Heavenly Pagoda Mountain.
Now, with You Yao gone, a far more formidable opponent had emerged.
The Eastern Emperor’s Lineage was already weak in the Northern Continent, and the chances of securing the Immortal Emperor’s throne had become even slimmer.
But from what he had just seen… this person was strong, but lacked a solid backing. Ling Xuzi’s earlier hesitation clearly wasn’t the attitude of someone dealing with a disciple, and Chi Yunzi seemed to be more annoyed with Clearlight Mountain than concerned for the boy.
There might be more to this.
"……"
Li Shan’s expression darkened. He wasn’t hoping for Shen Yi’s death; more accurately, he didn’t care whether Shen Yi lived or died. What he cared about was this great calamity.
Though Uncle Qing Guang’s actions were despicable, his final words were true.
An unpunished killer will corrupt the rules. This precedent has been set, and chaos will ensue!
Thinking of this, Li Shan looked around at the jubilant disciples, suddenly feeling a chill run down his spine.
He could almost see the disciples turning on each other, showing no mercy.
This chaos was initiated by You Yao, and though she couldn’t achieve it, it was inadvertently completed by her Great Emptiness junior brother.
Could this be the will of heaven? Is this the true form of the great calamity?
(End of Chapter)
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