King of Creation
Chapter 331 - 328 Ye Zhen’s Instructions

Chapter 331: Chapter 328 Ye Zhen’s Instructions

The brilliance and spiritual power dispersed, and Ye Zhen still sat astride the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub’s back as if nothing had happened, as if the punch unleashed by Second Elder Jis Che was nothing more than a piece of cotton.

However, the several cracks that had appeared on Ye Zhen’s Red Jade Spirit Armor testified that he had indeed withstood a punch from Second Elder Jis Che, who was at the peak of the Fifth Stage of the Soul Sea Realm.

"Phew!"

Seeing Ye Zhen unharmed, Second Elder Jis Che finally breathed a sigh of relief. In his heart, that punch was meant only to uphold the dignity of the Qiyun Sect’s rules, never intending to harm Ye Zhen.

If he had accidentally killed Ye Zhen, then he would have become a sinner of the Qiyun Sect.

The next instant, a look of shock uncontrollably surged in Second Elder Jis Che’s eyes as he finally realized what had just happened.

Ye Zhen only has... a Cultivation of the Second Stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Shrugging lightly, a flash of spiritual power surrounded him, and the cracks on the Red Jade Spirit Armor instantly disappeared.

Seventh Elder Zhongli Jing’s head was shaking slowly, not quite believing everything was real.

The punch that Second Elder Jis Che had just thrown, even Zhongli Jing himself could not have withstood it completely unharmed, yet Ye Zhen did.

"Ye Zhen, you brazenly slew Fan Chuyu and harmed your fellow disciples, disrespecting the sect rules as if they mean nothing. Do you think that I will not deal with you?

Speak, if you can’t provide me with a satisfactory explanation for today’s events, then you shall take Fan Chuyu’s place in death!"

Sect Leader Guo Qijing spoke sternly, but in his eyes flashed a hint of helplessness.

Emotionally, he would favor Ye Zhen in this matter, but now the issue had escalated.

The commotion just now had disturbed all the disciples of both the Inner and Outer Sect of the Qiyun Sect, with almost all the True Disciples and those in the Spirit Summoning Realm taking to the air to watch from a distance. Below, countless Inner and Outer Disciples looked up.

If this matter were not handled well, it could cause turmoil within the sect, potentially resulting in dispirited members and the breakdown of the sect’s rules.

"That’s right, Ye Zhen, with so many witnesses today, you must give us an explanation! Otherwise, I will personally deal with you!" Second Elder Jis Che also roared angrily.

The other Elders, hearing his words, each flashed a gleam of amusement in their eyes. Personally deal with Ye Zhen? That probably wasn’t possible anymore, was it?

"Ye Zhen, why did you insist on killing Fan Chuyu? State your reasons clearly, and we Elders will judge the rights and wrongs of this matter!"

Grand Elder Lut Changchuan also spoke out, worriedly hoping that Ye Zhen would be smart enough to come up with a credible reason. Otherwise, it would be difficult not to deal with him publicly.

As the Sect Leader and Elders questioned him, Ye Zhen, seated atop the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub, flashed a hint of relief in his eyes.

It was fortunate that he had killed Fan Chuyu by force. Otherwise, today’s situation would have turned exceedingly passive and left endless troubles.

As for now, with Fan Chuyu already dead, the attribution of the cause was entirely up to Ye Zhen to define, wasn’t it?

The most involved parties, Hong Banjiang and Fan Chuyu, were already dead. In essence, whatever Ye Zhen said would be taken as the truth.

However, the actual truth could not be revealed.

Ye Zhen understood the implicit message from the Elders—they were emphasizing two words—publicly!

A reasonable explanation was required for the many disciples; otherwise, the credibility of the Qiyun Sect’s rules would be affected.

But the truth of the matter was too fantastical; no one would believe it if he spoke it out loud! Moreover, revealing it would expose Caiyi’s secret and bring even greater risks.

So, Ye Zhen had to fabricate a believable... truth!

After a few moments of contemplation, Ye Zhen lifted his head, "Fan Chuyu, I’m sorry. You’re dead, and now I have to pin a dirty charge on you..."

"Sect Leader, esteemed Elders, here’s how it happened: Caiyi and I were traveling together when we were ambushed by Fan Chuyu, who was accompanied by a group of people.

They demanded that I reveal the whereabouts and secrets of the War Soul Blood Flag. When I refused, they attacked! Look at the injuries I sustained and the blood on Caiyi, even she has been severely wounded.

In a desperate fight, I managed to fend off the attackers. But during the battle, I discovered among Fan Chuyu’s group was a disciple from the Sword Origin Sect of the Sword Origin Empire.

Fan Chuyu was actually colluding with the enemy empire and the Sword Origin Sect. In a rage, I pursued him for thirty thousand li and finally, I slew him just now...

..."

As Ye Zhen’s explanations unfolded clearly, his voice, loud and resonant, almost reached the entire Qiyun Sect, causing a uproar among the Inner and Outer Sect disciples.

"What? Senior Brother Fan was a traitor?"

"I can’t believe it, Fan Chuyu was a spy for our Black Water Kingdom. All hail our Elder Brother’s might!"

...

In the sky above, Ye Zhen, hearing the reactions of the disciples, broke out in a cold sweat.

Fortunately, he had always had a good reputation within the Qiyun Sect and held high prestige. Most people tended not to doubt his words, and those few clever ones who harbored suspicions could only keep them buried in their hearts.

At this moment, with neither Fan Chuyu’s master nor Hong Banjiang speaking up or showing themselves, who would dare speak up for Fan Chuyu.

"Whoever dares to question a single word, a ’traitor’ hat will immediately be slammed down upon them."

Of course, the fundamental reason why Ye Zhen dared to say this was that he knew Hong Banjiang was dead; otherwise, it was likely that Hong Banjiang would have already been in hot pursuit, forcing Ye Zhen to flee all over the place.

However, ordinary disciples of the Qiyun Sect were easy to fool, but the elders of the Qiyun Sect were not so easily deceived.

A traitor?

How could Fan Chuyu, a True Disciple, possibly be a traitor?

Nevertheless, Ye Zhen’s response still satisfied them somewhat, settling the doubts of ordinary disciples and giving them a way out.

As for Fan Chuyu, what rights does a dead man have?

The only concern of the many elders was the reaction of Hong Banjiang when he returned!

"Alright, disperse now!"

Sect Leader Guo Qijing spoke out to disperse the many gathered inner and outer disciples, and with a glance, summoned Ye Zhen and Caiyi to the Sect Leader’s Silent Chamber.

"Alright, what exactly happened with this incident? Tell us everything. Do not try to fool your leader with the story you just told!" Inside the Sect Council Hall, Sect Leader Guo Qijing and the many sternly-gazing elders fixed their eyes on Ye Zhen as if at a court trial.

Ye Zhen had originally intended to answer Sect Leader Guo Qijing alone, but seeing the expressions of the many elders, he honestly recounted the events.

"How is that possible? Hong Banjiang, he?" After listening, Sect Leader Guo Qijing’s face was full of surprise.

"Sect Leader, the process that Ye Zhen just described should be genuine. I have been monitoring the entire process with Divine Soul Power. During his narrative, Ye Zhen’s mind was as stable as ever, without excessive fluctuations," Grand Elder Lut Changchuan said.

"Ah... A being capable of tearing through the void..." Sect Leader Guo Qijing’s gaze turned towards the sky.

Guo Qijing started the discussion, and immediately, the many sect elders began speculating about the golden-eyebrow man who could tear through the void, as described by Ye Zhen. What kind of existence could he be?

And what exactly is the awakened bloodline of Caiyi, so terrifying in nature?

As for the bizarre strength of Ye Zhen himself, that had already been overlooked by the many elders.

The debate lasted for over one hour before concluding.

At the end of the discussion, Sect Leader Guo Qijing’s gaze suddenly sharpened. With a terrifying look, his eyes swept over the six present elders with utter authority.

"The matters spoken by Ye Zhen today are of the utmost secrecy for our Qiyun Sect! This includes the death in battle of Hong Banjiang, the secret of Caiyi’s bloodline awakening, and even every single word heard today in the Sect Council Hall—all are the highest secrets of our Qiyun Sect, not to be disclosed by anyone."

Having said this, Guo Qijing paused his gaze, "I believe that the elders present all wholeheartedly work for our Qiyun Sect! I even believe that the late Elder Hong Banjiang would never betray the Qiyun Sect.

However, everyone has their own selfish desires, just as Hong Banjiang did. So, elders, please!"

Suddenly, golden Talisman Lights flew out of Sect Leader Guo Qijing’s hands, falling into the hands of the seated elders.

"Golden Mouth Soul-Cutting Talisman?"

"Golden Mouth Soul-Cutting Talisman, what is the Sect Leader doing?"

While a few sect elders were still puzzled, the Divine Talisman in Sect Leader Guo Qijing’s hand had already burst into a ball of golden light. Amid the peculiar Divine Soul Waves, Guo Qijing’s voice began to resonate.

"I, Guo Qijing, hereby make a Divine Soul Oath with this talisman. The words I’ve heard and spoken today will never be disclosed to anyone. If I breach this oath..."

As Sect Leader Guo Qijing made a Divine Soul Oath using the Golden Mouth Soul-Cutting Talisman, the many sect elders immediately understood his intentions.

He was leading by example.

But that was normal.

The things they had heard today, whether it was the horrifying golden-eyebrow man who could tear the void, the dreadful death of Fifth Elder Hong Banjiang, or the awakening of Caiyi’s bloodline—any of which could be considered a top secret of the sect, with potentially unpredictable consequences if leaked.

In the next moment, one after another, golden radiance and peculiar Divine Soul Waves arose, and the elders, in front of Ye Zhen and Sect Leader Guo Qijing, all took the Divine Soul Oath using the Golden Mouth Soul-Cutting Talisman.

...

One day later, Ye Zhen and Caiyi once again left the Qiyun Sect. This time, their departure was quiet, with nobody to see them off, and without the presence of a third wheel like Fang Ling last time, the two immediately began chatting away upon departing.

However, Ye Zhen and Caiyi were still flying on their own, looking to ride the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub as a Flying Cavalry Unit, which would require at least an additional four days of waiting.

There was no helping it; this was the consequence of Ye Zhen forcibly riding the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub while its Divine Soul was still damaged and utilizing the War Soul Blood Flag to enhance the cub.

What would normally take a day to fully recover now required four to five days, even with the generous supply of Ning Shen Jade Liquid from Caiyi.

At that moment, the Cloud Winged Tiger Cub was nestled in Ye Zhen’s embrace, sound asleep.

"Caiyi, there’s a great place I want to show you. You’ll definitely love it!"

"Okay, I’ll listen to you..." Caiyi’s eyes were full of compliance. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to cast your recommendation and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)