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Chapter 765: Chapter 2: Defection from Shushan

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In the presence of the Sect Guardian Immortal, walking away with a sleeve-fluttering exit was an extremely impolite behavior.

But what the Jade Capital Sect Leader found even more intolerable was this playful attitude that treated important sect affairs as trifles.

Could the Sect Guardian Immortal act recklessly within the sect just like a foolish ruler?

Sorry, but they really could…

The very reason why the Sect Guardian Immortal could “guard the sect” was the immense prestige brought about by his cultivation realm, which had a huge influence on the entire sect.

The Chi Song Immortal cared about the overall situation and rarely interfered in political affairs. As a result, power within the sect was highly centralized in the Sect Leader’s hands, and everyone was used to “obeying the big picture.”

The Wan Xiang Immortal preferred to cultivate his character and live a secluded life. Consequently, the whole of Penglai became lukewarm like water, adverse to conflict, and obsessed with academics.

The Honored White Bone was diligent in his duties, so the Nether Ghost Path Cultivators worshipped the elite system, with all kinds of internal wrangling and fierce competition.

The Blood Sea Ancestor was a chronic slacker, leading those of the Mortal Life Path to become disheartened, and even suffering several annihilations of the main sect, making them a joke to the world.

Now that the Long Eyebrow Immortal had set a precedent in “testing the hearts of people,” it was hard to say what kind of impact it would have on the winds within the Shushan Sect, but the Jade Capital Sect Leader knew that if the matter was not handled well, it would inevitably cause Qingluo Peak to completely lose faith and loyalty.

Even more unpleasantly, if Qing Heng True Person did not know the truth and only knew that his sister was wrongfully executed, it was not impossible that he would impulsively defect from Shushan.

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By then, if the Long Eyebrow Immortal came out and said “it was just a test,” could he still remedy the situation?

Elder Ming Hua, the initiator of this mess, how reckless!

After calming down for a moment, the Jade Capital Sect Leader returned to the Ancestral Master Hall and summoned his Direct Disciple, Jinghua True Person.

“Travel to Qingluo Peak and find Qing Heng True Person. Tell him, ‘Black and white cannot be inverted, right and wrong must be clearly distinguished.’

“Disciple understands.” Jinghua True Person felt inexplicably puzzled but respectfully complied.

“Hmm, do not go immediately,” the Jade Capital Sect Leader thought for a moment and then said, “Go in a few days.”

No sooner had the Long Eyebrow Immortal decided to test Ling Yunpo than the Jade Capital Sect Leader considered sending someone to tip him off, which was practically opposing the Long Eyebrow Immortal head-on.

Even if it was helping someone cheat, he couldn’t make it too obvious.

Thinking this way, the Jade Capital Sect Leader was unaware that, on the other side, Elder Ming Hua immediately used Flying Sword Messaging upon returning to his peak to send secret instructions to a certain place.

Qingluo Peak, at the entrance of the Taoist temple.

Ling Yunpo was somewhat bored sweeping the fallen leaves, but his heart was filled with indescribable unease.

On one hand, rationally speaking, Shushan would definitely not harm a Second Grade Golden Core cultivator—unless the Long Eyebrow Immortal was a Demon Cult spy, a traitor of the Hell Path!

On the other hand, the history that had taken place couldn’t be off the mark: so what exactly was the reason that even the Demon Cult had heard of Shushan’s decision to execute Senior Sister An?

Could it really be a case of misinformation spreading?

Just as he was filled with anxiety, suddenly a person arrived on Sword Light at Qingluo Peak: it was Sima Changyan, looking panicked, shouting,

“Disaster! Qing Heng True Person, Jiao Xiao True Person are about to face calamity!”

Huh, my sister in trouble?

Ling Yunpo’s heart raced as he quickly asked,

“What happened?”

“I don’t know either, just that the first senior sister asked me to relay a message and to find you to explain things,” Sima Changyan, without saying another word, mounted his Sword Light again and rushed off, “There’s no time, come with me!”

Ling Yunpo immediately mounted his Sword Light and followed closely behind Sima Changyan, thinking, What sister would want to speak to me in person? It couldn’t be a trick, could it?

Upon further reflection, even if it was a trick, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

Firstly, this was Shushan territory; could someone really set up an ambush here to kill me?

Secondly, if someone really wanted to lure me into an ambush and murder me, I could simply use my Illusion Technique to bewilder them and then teleport to escape.

My Illusion Technique has reached perfection; didn’t it disrupt even the Ziwei Master’s pursuit? Hehehe!

The Kunlun Mirror stayed silent, merely watching his inner performance coldly.

After a short while, the two of them finally arrived one after the other at a secluded canyon.

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This gorge was located on the border of the Shushan Sect’s territory, already nearing the Southern Border region, making it a place seldom traversed by cultivators, and thus a great spot for a clandestine meeting away from prying eyes.

As soon as Ling Yunpo entered the valley, he sensed something was amiss.

Standing in the middle of the gorge was not a beautiful and slim Senior Sister, but a middle-aged man with graying hair and a gloomy appearance.

The Peak Master of Ziyun Peak, Elder Ming Hua.

Ling Yunpo, realizing that the situation was not good, instinctively wanted to turn back, but found that Sima Changyan had already quietly cut off his escape route.

“Qing Heng True Person,” Elder Ming Hua spoke somberly, “I have a query that I would like to consult with you about.”

“Senior is joking,” Ling Yunpo laughed it off, “What abilities do I have that could possibly help you resolve your doubts?”

“It’s like this,” Elder Ming Hua continued with an indifferent expression, “I once had a beloved disciple named ‘Lou Zhizheng,’ who died at the hands of Qing Heng True Person during a magical competition.”

“Of course, that can only be attributed to his lack of skill, and his death is his death… However, I am very curious about the Life-bound Sword Artifact that Qing Heng True Person used at that time. What kind of Flying Sword was it?”

Ling Yunpo’s expression changed slightly, and he heard Elder Ming Hua continue again:

“…Ah, it is that black sword, three feet and six inches long, with a lotus relief on the hilt, capable of wielding Water System Forbidden Techniques.”

“It’s called ‘Qing Ping,’ and is said to be the personal sword of a great power from the Intercepting Cult in the Ancient Times.” Ling Yunpo, already aware that the other party meant ill, tentatively answered.

“Hmm, I originally thought the same,” Elder Ming Hua said impassively, “but later, due to certain reasons, I found out and can confirm that the true Green Duckweed Sword had already followed that great figure of the Intercepting Cult through Feather Transformation Ascension, leaving this world.”

“So, Qing Heng True Person, what exactly is the Immortal Sword behind this ‘Green Duckweed Sword’ of yours? Observing the formidable power of its Water System Forbidden Technique, one can’t help but become curious, and seeing that its techniques are mostly Yin with less Yang, it makes one even more eager to understand…”

“Elder Ming Hua,” Ling Yunpo suddenly interrupted him, “After the battle of the Ancient Era between the Chan and Jie Sects ended, that great figure from the Intercepting Cult retreated to his hermitage and ceased to emerge.”

“Afterward, he ascended and, apart from a handful of Direct Disciples, no one knew the specifics.”

“Since the Senior is an elder of the Shushan Sect, how could you know the secret affairs of the Ancient Intercepting Cult? I also wish to understand this clearly.”

Elder Ming Hua silently looked at him. After a long while, he suddenly burst into laughter:

“You guessed correctly,” he nodded in approval, “I indeed am a traitor from the Hell Path…”

“…and also the longest planted, highest-ranking traitor within the Shushan Shangqing Faction.”

“I have answered your question, now it’s your turn to answer mine. Your Life-bound Sword Artifact, is it really from the Tai Yin?”

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt the earth spin and the sky turn, his senses and consciousness muddled, limbs flailing uncontrollably as though he had encountered an extremely powerful Illusion Technique!

By the time Elder Ming Hua broke free from the illusion with a Secret Technique, he found that Ling Yunpo had long vanished without a trace, leaving behind only Sima Changyan, who was also deeply trapped in the illusion, unable to move.

Then, a Sword Light approached from outside the valley, which belonged to Elder Leng Quan, who asked in a deep voice:

“Ming Hua, how goes the questioning?”

“He got away,” Elder Ming Hua replied coldly.

“With your strength at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm, you let that young man escape?” Elder Leng Quan frowned and asked.

“Who would have known? That youngster indeed has some tricks up his sleeve.” Elder Ming Hua glanced at the unconscious Sima Changyan and suddenly thrust his sword through her chest, pinning her to the ground.

“What’s going on?” Elder Leng Quan raised his eyebrows, making no move to stop him but asked in wonder, “Why kill him?”

“Qing Heng True Person attacked a fellow sect member and defected from the Shushan Sect, witnessed by your own eyes.” Elder Ming Hua activated the Water System Daoist Magic on his sword, wiping out Sima Changyan’s life force completely and coldly said, “This matter needs to be reported to the Sect Leader and the Immortals as soon as possible.”

“Hmm.” Elder Leng Quan was silent for a moment, then spoke, “Even so, the Long Eyebrow Immortal will not be able to do much to Jiao Xiao True Person, after all, she is a Second Grade Golden Core.”

“We can use Jiao Xiao as bait to lure out Qing Heng True Person,” Elder Ming Hua responded, “If we do not handle Qing Heng’s crime of betrayal, where is the dignity of the Shushan Shangqing Sect? But, if we employ this tactic, then Jiao Xiao will surely feel alienated from the sect.”

“With Long Eyebrow Immortal’s thinking, he will definitely use this strategy, pretending to execute Jiao Xiao True Person to make Jiao Xiao give up on Qing Heng—because he believes Qing Heng won’t possibly come out to rescue his Senior Sister.”

“Will Qing Heng actually come to save her?” Elder Leng Quan revealed a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

“Maybe he will, maybe he won’t,” Elder Ming Hua said somberly, “It doesn’t matter anymore.”

“If he doesn’t come to the rescue, Jiao Xiao, regardless of whether she severs her affections or not, will hold no fondness for the Shushan Shangqing Sect; if he does come, then we will have the opportunity to seize that sword… Of course, before this, we need to solidify the betrayal charges against him.”

“Leng Quan, you have never been involved in any affairs related to Qingluo Peak. Having you serve as a witness is foolproof.”

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