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Only Mu Qingxuan was aware of Long Chenâs past interaction with Lu Minghan. In the Eastern Wasteland, he had once cut off Lu Minghanâs head.
Of course, that was just because Lu Minghan had been careless. It didnât truly represent Long Chen had the power to fight against Kings.
The other disciples present were unaware of this. Through his words, it seemed that he knew this Elder and had also once cut off his head. They doubted his words at first, but Lu Minghanâs furious expression verified his words. That scared them witless. What kind of monster was Long Chen?
âLong Chen, youâre courting death!â raged Lu Minghan, killing intent erupting out of him.
âI donât know whether or not Iâm courting death, but I do know that you definitely are. If I could cut off your head once, I can cut it off again. And this time, I guarantee I wonât give you any chance to reconnect it,â said Long Chen.
Originally, Long Chen had no intention of infuriating Lu Minghan, as that wasnât a smart move. But thinking of how this bastard had been greedy for his treasures and tried to use soulsearch on him, his hatred got the better of him.
If he was stronger, heâd definitely go all-out to kill him right now and then flee from the Xuantian Dao Sect. But right now, he was too weak and could only endure. However, he wouldnât give up any chance to humiliate his opponents.
His words caused everyone to suck in a cold breath of air. Their guess was right; he had truly once cut off the head of a King.
That made their hair stand on end, especially those disciples who had failed the trial and tried to charge up by saying Long Chen had cheated.
Their thought was that the law was unable to punish so many people and that no one would dare to do anything to them. And by saying that the Eastern Wastelandâs people had cheated, there was a high chance they would be able to muddle their way into the Xuantian Dao Sect.
Now they realized how wrong they were. Long Chen was someone who dared to cut off the head of a King, so of course he dared to kill them.
Thinking of that, they felt that life was a blessing. Just now, they had truly brushed past a death god.
Even Yan Mochen, Wei Changhai, and Han Yunshanâs expressions changed, their faces pale as paper. They hadnât known Long Chen had such a terrifying history.
That was especially true of Han Yunshan and Wei Changhai. They had exchanged blows with Long Chen- no, that was wrong, they hadnât exchanged blows, they had been beaten like children. As soon as they had attacked, Long Chen had knocked them unconscious with a slap to the face.
âLittle brute, you want to offend your superiors? Youâve slaughtered innocent people, so you need to be brought to the Law Enforcement Hall to receive your punishment!â
Lu Minghanâs face was ashen with rage. The other person who had come with him was a stern-looking man. With a cold snort, the chain in his hand flew toward Long Chen.
The chain was like a bolt of lightning. A terrifying pressure descended, one that froze space and made it so none of them could move.
This was the irresistible pressure of a King. The disciples felt like an invisible hand was wrapped around them, and it was like they would be crushed to death with just a thought.
Furthermore, what they were enduring was just some aftershocks. Long Chen was the one the pressure was focused upon.
The chain seemed to fill heaven and earth. It possessed some bizarre law that made it impossible to dodge. Despite knowing he couldnât block it, Long Chen was just about to go all-out. But suddenly, a large hand caught it.
âMatters of the disciple trials arenât for the Law Enforcement Hall to interfere with.â An Elder appeared in front of Long Chen.
Lu Minghan ground his teeth furiously. He was still infuriated about being suppressed by him last time. He had been unable to retaliate because all the evidence said that he was the one who had been in the wrong.
Li Changfeng waved a hand, and the person who had sent out the chain immediately felt a powerful force knock him back dozens of steps. That person shouted, âThe disciplesâ trials are under the purview of the Elderâs Hall, but now someone has broken the rules and willfully slaughtered innocent people. It has exceeded the scope of the Elderâs Hallâs responsibility and must be handled by the Law Enforcement Hall. Today, Long Chen, as well as the killer using the crossbow, must be brought away by us!â
As expected, no matter where he went, there were always muddied waters. Looking at Lu Minghan clenching his teeth as well that sanctimonious fellow, Long Chen sneered inside.
His delight in arriving in the Central Plains had diminished a great deal. To him, the Central Plains was a battlefield even crueler than the last. As for the Xuantian Dao Sect, it would very likely just be a starting point.
âHow did he break the rules and slaughter the innocent? Killing those people wasnât against the rules, but protecting the rules. Long Chen saw that Mu Qingxuanâs hands were tied and she had lost control of the situation, so he had no choice but to quell the uprising. Otherwise, there would have been even greater casualties. There was nothing wrong with Long Chenâs actions.
âFurthermore, those people werenât innocent. They failed the trial, and because of their resentment, they wanted to break the rules of the Xuantian Dao Sectâs trial. Each time we hold this trial, it is an opportunity to bring in fresh blood to the Xuantian Dao Sect, and that makes it an important event that decides whether the sect will rise or decline. How could people trying to ruin that important event be called innocent?â said Li Changfeng.
Although his tone was calm, his words seemed to possess blades, making his opposition unable to say a word in retort. Li Changfengâs mouth was indeed the sharpest.
âEven so, Long Chen canât just kill people of his own discretion; he doesnât have that authority! If everyone was like that, the Xuantian Dao Sect would become completely chaotic.â
âHe was simply acting in accordance with the situation, and in order to protect the sect, he had no choice but to be vicious. That requires bravery and courage. The Hall Master himself said that his conduct should be rewarded. If someone worked so hard for the sect but was punished instead of being rewarded, donât you think it would bitterly disappoint the sectâs members?â said Li Changfeng.
âYou⊠youâre just spouting sophistry, inverting right and wrong!â raged Lu Minghanâs fellow expert. Somehow killing people had become something just and to be rewarded? He was clearly twisting his words!
âI think thatâs enough. This matter can be handled by the Elderâs Hall on its own. Thereâs no need for the Law Enforcement Hall to waste the effort. If you dislike this, you can go register a complaint at the Xuantian Tower instead of shouting here and ruining the image of the sect. Leave now, and donât disturb the trialâs process again, or weâll be the ones to register a complaint,â said Li Changfeng coldly. Now his words contained no courtesy at all. He was expelling them like two dogs.
In truth, Li Changfengâs arrival here was set up by the Hall Master. The Law Enforcement Hallâs hands had stretched too far in the past few years. It dissatisfied the Hall Master, and he was no longer planning on enduring it.
âGood! Li Changfeng, just you wait! And you Long Chen, pray you donât land in my hands, otherwise⊠hehe.â Lu Minghan glared at Long Chen.
Long Chen smiled and said, âHurry up and fuck off. Threats wonât show your dignity; instead, itâll just expose your idiocy and treachery. For a Law Enforcement Elder to be so petty as to threaten a disciple of the Dao Sect for personal reasons, you really are trash. I wonder, what kind of place is the Law Enforcement Hall for it to raise such a tyrannical and selfish blockhead like you? If people like you were to enforce the law, well, I donât believe you wouldnât harbor any selfish intentions. Youâd frame and entrap people if it was to your benefit. How are you supposed to carry out the law fairly?â
Long Chenâs words were even less courteous than Li Changfengâs. They were like slaps in the face.
âLong Chen! Letâs just wait and see then!â Lu Minghan ground his teeth. He had no choice but to leave with the other Law Enforcement Elder.
Once the two of them left, Li Changfeng looked over everyone, and his gaze landed on Long Chen in the end.
âTake care of how far you go,â warned Li Changfeng.
âMany thanks for the reminder, Elder.â
Long Chen bowed slightly. He understood what he meant. He was telling him not to overstep.
As long as he didnât go too far, the Elderâs Hall would protect him. But once he went too far, he would have exposed an opening to the Law Enforcement Hall, and then it would be troublesome.
Long Chen now realized something. He was being used in a competition of strength between the Law Enforcement Hall and the Elder Hall. He had become the Elderâs Hallâs weapon.
But he didnât mind. When joining a tangled and complicated power, you had to choose a side. Wanting to offend no one was a foolâs dream.
The most important thing was to choose the right supporter. Having completely destroyed his bridges with Lu Minghan, the Elder Hall was the best choice.
Furthermore, through the characters of Li Changfeng and Lu Minghan, he was almost sure that the Elder Hall was much friendlier than the Law Enforcement Hall.
âThe trial is to continue. If anyone else dares to wildly make accusations, theyâll be executed immediately,â said Li Changfeng before vanishing from their sight.
Those disciples that had failed didnât dare to make a sound. Their indignation was completely quelled.
Mu Qingxuan finally had a chance to say, âThe disciples that failed the trial have two options. You can return to your old sect, or you can stay in the Xuantian Dao Sect.â
âWe can stay?â They were delighted and surprised.
âYes, but if you do, you will not have the status or treatment of disciples. Youâll be workers who are paid with cultivation resources. The bad news is that those resources will be very limited, and your room for growth will be minimal. It might be better for you to return to your original sect and be a tyrant there. The good news is that as long as you stay in the Central Plains, anything is possible. So ask yourselves if youâre willing to bet your lives on a chance.
âThatâs all. Someone will come to get you in a bit. As for whether you want to stay or leave, think carefully. Your fates will be in your own hands.â
Mu Qingxuan led away the people who had passed. Amongst the disciples who had failed, the ones who had been spoiled didnât want to stay as workers. They felt it to be too embarrassing, and it would be better to return to their old homes and live out a glorious life.
It was the ones who had come from poorer origins that wished to stay behind. Even if they returned, they wouldnât be able to become tyrants at their level.
âCongratulations on passing. Follow me. Welcome to the Xuantian Dao Sect,â said Mu Qingxuan.
The huge stone gate slowly opened, the sound shaking their eardrums. Incredibly dense spiritual qi crashed over them.
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