Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1318 - 781: I, the master, believe he is innocent_2

Chapter 1318: Chapter 781: I, the master, believe he is innocent_2

"Uncle Qing Guang, it was Senior Sister You Yao who first intended to kill."

Finally, a disciple swallowed and mustered the courage to speak softly.

"Ridiculous."

Qing Guangzi suddenly turned around, his cold gaze making the disciple tremble all over, causing them to lower their head involuntarily.

Seeing this, he looked back at Shen Yi: "If my disciple truly came with murderous intent, with the three of them together, you wouldn’t be alive now; they merely meant to discipline you slightly."

"But you, indeed coming from a demonic sect, have such a ruthless heart, killing my disciple, slaying my child; even your senior brother from the same sect, you had no qualms about harming. How can we, the Three Immortals Sect, accommodate a demon like you!"

Just a few simple words made all the disciples understand what it means to distort the truth and blur the lines between right and wrong.

Such shamelessness was truly astonishing.

Although the disciples remained silent, their complex expressions said it all.

"Brother, isn’t that a bit too harsh!"

Ling Xuzi’s attention had been on Shen Yi earlier, so he hadn’t noticed that You Yao was already dead.

Logically speaking, given that the person is already dead and Shen Yi’s eyes still hadn’t lost their murderous intent, it was evident how intense the duel was previously. In such circumstances, it wasn’t just some elder admonishing a junior; they were cultivators of the same level. Not only did he have to protect himself, but he was also expected to hold back continually to not hurt You Yao’s life. Would that not be a bit too much to ask?

Ling Xuzi looked at You Yao’s corpse, feeling quite troubled, but he was unwilling to see such a promising talent get destroyed by his senior brother.

He could only muster a smile, "After all, it was You Yao and my first disciple who were unreasonable and started the trouble..."

"Is disciplining the same as killing?" Qing Guangzi responded indifferently, showing no intention of giving his junior brother any face: "Or are you intending to shield your young disciple in front of all the sect members, even if Yun Miao died at his hands?"

"This, how could you say that?" Ling Xuzi was choked by his words, a trace of embarrassment appearing on his old face.

"In any case, someone has died now, so we must follow the sect’s rules!"

Qing Guangzi cut off Ling Xuzi’s words with a wave of his sleeve, speaking solemnly: "A life for a life, do you have any objections?"

"A life for a life..."

The disciples’ expressions changed drastically; this uncle had said nothing of the sort before, didn’t he mean bringing them back to the mountain for discipline? So the so-called rules can adapt freely based on his whims.

"Of course we must handle it."

Ling Xuzi got anxious, rushing to Qing Guangzi’s side and tugging at his arm, awkwardly smiling: "I know the pain of losing a disciple, don’t I feel the same as well? But these matters need to be discussed slowly. We’ll talk back on the mountain; let’s not become the laughing stock in front of the juniors."

Everything is negotiable; to protect Shen Yi, the only usable disciple at the moment, he was willing to offer some compensation to Qingguang Mountain.

But how could such matters be discussed in front of many disciples? Behind closed doors, anything could be talked about.

Saying this, Ling Xuzi suddenly turned and scolded Shen Yi: "Why haven’t you apologized to your uncle yet?"

"Don’t come at me with this trick."

The rest hadn’t reacted yet.

Qing Guangzi had already flung Ling Xuzi’s arm aside, coldly looking at Shen Yi: "It’s not a mistake; it’s a crime! Do you know your crime?"

"You..."

Never did Ling Xuzi expect the other party to give him no face like this. Although he was indeed no match for Qing Guangzi in a magical duel, they were, after all, senior brothers under the Upper Pure Sect Leader. If things got out of hand, who knows whose side the sect leader would take?

His lips moved, yet he didn’t dare to entirely tear things apart with the other, quickly organizing his words in his mind, trying to see if there’s another way to turn the situation around.

Just then, a calm laughter came from the sky curtain.

"I think this young one is innocent."

This voice was like a thunderclap, startling everyone. In such a situation where even Qing Guang himself didn’t care about his face, there was actually someone willing to stand up?

They all looked up to the sky, where a vast red cloud filled their sight.

Qing Guangzi’s face turned livid, and seeing the figure emerge from the cloud, he harshly said: "Junior brother Chi Yun, what business is this of yours?"

"Nothing much, just maintaining the order of this great tribulation on behalf of our sect."

Chi Yunzi descended the cloud steps slowly, casually undoing the tribulation power restraint on Shen Yi, seemingly ignoring Qing Guangzi’s grim expression, speaking on his own: "This great tribulation is meant to select the Immortal Emperor who can rule the worldly realm. It requires the younger generation with great ambition to strive vigorously, ultimately to sit on that throne and be qualified to receive our grand ceremony."

"It’s not child’s play."

"If everyone acts like Senior Brother, who among the juniors will dare to compete, fearing risks at every step? How will this tribulation proceed?"

"What do you say, Senior Brother?"

Chi Yunzi approached Qing Guangzi, a faint smile on his face: "Even if You Yao, this junior, revives, I’m afraid she wouldn’t blame her Taixu Junior Brother, after all, this is something she personally recognized."

"As far as I’m concerned, why not just punish him by sending him back for a few days of reflection."

Having said this, Chi Yunzi glanced at Shen Yi: "Hurry up and go."

"..."

Even Shen Yi didn’t expect that there would be a Great Immortal suddenly standing up for him; judging by the implication, it seems that You Yao has offended quite a few people.

Despite choosing this path, Shen Yi was prepared to sacrifice himself, but only a fool wouldn’t run when they could.

He respectfully bowed to several Golden Immortals and then turned around without hesitation and stepped into Taixu.

"Stop right there!"

Qing Guangzi forcefully extended his hand, yet his fingers were lightly slapped back by Chi Yunzi.

Following, he directly stepped in front of this Qing Guangzi Senior Brother and whispered: "If it is deemed innocent, then all are innocent. If Senior Brother disagrees, I don’t mind stretching my muscles a bit."

"After all, this great tribulation of the North Continent has long ceased to relate to our Chi Yun Cave lineage; Junior Brother has been rather idle lately."

"..."

Qing Guangzi fiercely glared at the face before him, then glanced at the nearby Ling Xuzi, who was elated.

As a senior brother, regardless of spiritual treasures or divine skills, he surpassed these two, yet to face two against one... he was no better than that Insect Demon Disciple who just fled.

"If a murderer is not punished, the rules will surely collapse, Chi Yunzi, you wait to be summoned by the master!"

Qing Guangzi swallowed this bitter fruit forcibly, unwilling to stay and further disgrace himself, he carried You Yao’s corpse, turned angrily, and departed.

Only the other two Golden Immortals remained at the scene.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Chi Yun, for your assistance." Ling Xuzi smiled bitterly and bowed to the other.

"No need, this involves me and him." Chi Yunzi did not give him a pleasant expression, after a moment’s silence, he said blandly, "Thank your disciple on my behalf."

Tai Xu True Monarch on Heavenly Tower Mountain angrily slew five Bodhisattvas, though compelled, it was also revenge for the fallen Mao Feng and others.

"It’s just a trivial matter." Ling Xuzi waved his hand, feigning magnanimity, "It’s what he should do, not worth mentioning."

"Heh."

Chi Yunzi glanced at the old man unwilling to speak further, directly turned and summoned a red cloud to depart.

Only now, did the many disciples around finally cheer joyfully, whether Taixu Senior Brother can survive is no longer just his own matter, managing to suppress Qingguang Mountain is what truly matters.

"You have to admit, that boy has quite a bit of fortune."

Qi Xian, with a seemingly smiling yet unsmiling face, approached Li Shan, for him, it would have been best if Tai Xu True Monarch and You Yao both perished on Heavenly Tower Mountain today.

Now with one less You Yao, there’s a new rival far stronger than her.

The lineage of Emperor Dongji in the North Continent was already weak, and seizing that Immortal Emperor position became even more unlikely.

But judging by the recent situation... this person’s strength, though considerable, does not seem to have a solid backing, Lingxu Great Immortal’s previous hesitation did not exhibit the attitude one should have towards a disciple, Chi Yun Great Immortal seemed more like he was showing defiance against Qingguang Mountain, not coming specifically for the boy.

There may be an explanation for this.

"..."

Li Shan’s expression was somewhat gloomy, he did not wish for Shen Yi to die; more accurately, he didn’t care whether Shen Yi lived or died, he was more concerned about this great tribulation.

Although Qing Guang Senior Uncle acted contradictorily, making him nauseating, that final statement was correct.

If a murderer is not punished, this precedent once set, chaos will ensue!

Thinking of this, Li Shan looked towards the jubilant fellow disciples surrounding him and suddenly felt a chill.

He seemed to see the disciples mutually massacring one another, without a trace of mercy.

This chaos was initiated by You Yao, she couldn’t achieve it, yet ultimately, it was inadvertently accomplished through Taixu Junior Brother’s hand.

Could it be, this is the will of the heavens, what’s truly meant for such a great tribulation?