Saint Emperor Devourer of Heaven

The two people who were about to attack Jun Wu Xie stopped abruptly upon hearing the voice and turned to look.

Executive Yin also turned around at this moment to look at Executive Li and the others who were walking over, a flash of anger in his eyes.

This guy surnamed Li, although he usually didn't get along well with him, they were both executives in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, and they had always maintained a tacit understanding, minding their own business and not having any open conflicts.

Why would he suddenly jump out today and contradict him?

Did he want to curry favor with Executive Zhuang of the Dao Academy, wanting to protect Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian?

Executive Yin didn't speak, only coldly watching Executive Li and the others.

Executive Li and the others also didn't speak, walking up to Executive Yin, their gazes pressing into his eyes.

In that instant, the flames of anger in their eyes collided, and the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became even more tense.

The disciples kept silent like cicadas in winter, maintaining their silence, nervously paying attention, unable to help but wonder what would happen next?

Because of Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian, would there be a fierce conflict between the two executives?

Judging from the looks of it, Executive Yin's eyes were already full of anger, and the faces of Executive Li and the others were also very unsightly.

The two sides were directly opposed to each other.

"Executive Li, what do you mean by this?"

Executive Yin, being stared at by the other three executives like this, his gaze faltered, and he said in a deep voice, "Yuan Chu openly injured a fellow disciple within the sect, this is witnessed by all!

When this executive arrived, he was still injuring the Young Master Yi, the evidence is irrefutable!

Could it be that Executive Li wants to forcibly shield him?

As managers of the sect, you should be fair and impartial, enforcing the law impartially, and not protecting criminals!

Yuan Chu's behavior is disrespectful of management and disregards sect rules, a serious provocation to the sect's laws!"

"Ah, Executive Yin is so mighty, placing such a big hat on a newly entered disciple.

You are truly a fair and impartial executive."

Executive Li's gaze was indifferent as he pointed to the Young Master Yi beside him, "We heard clearly what he just said!

What is the truth, could it be that you, an onlooker, are clearer than the parties involved?

Just speaking of this morning's matter, Young Master Yi has already admitted that Yuan Chu did not harm them, but instead helped others and guided them in their cultivation, yet you are unreasonably stirring up trouble here, even abusing your power!

Besides this matter, have you investigated the cause of today's events, Executive Yin?

As an executive, the manager of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, you speak of fairness and impartiality.

When encountering matters, you don't ask for the reason, you don't investigate the truth, only relying on your own subjective assumptions, harboring your personal bias, you want to take down the disciple and question him!

Who is it that disregards the sect's laws, the disciple Yuan Chu, or you, Executive Yin?"

"Executive Li, you must stop talking nonsense and splashing dirty water on me!

Anyone with eyes can see that Young Master Yi is being threatened and doesn't dare to tell the truth, that's why he is helping Yuan Chu make false testimony!

There are so many disciples present, they have all witnessed it!

What are your intentions in standing up now to forcibly protect him?"

Executive Yin restrained the anger in his heart, it seemed that Executive Li and the others were determined to protect Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian.

"Is that so?"

Executive Li looked at the disciples present, "Tell me, what did you all see?"

Some disciples remained silent, not daring to meet Executive Li's gaze.

They could be considered to have understood that this was a struggle between management, and behind it, there might even be bigger figures playing games.

If a handyman disciple like themselves got involved, they would probably be crushed to dust.

However, there were still some disciples who stood up and said, "We saw Yuan Chu seriously injure the person next to Young Master Yi, and then he also injured Young Master Yi!"

"Is that so? I ask you, did the person next to Young Master Yi attack Yuan Chu first, or did Yuan Chu make the first move!"

"This..."

"You better tell the truth, you must know that what happens in the sect can be traced back to the truth through means.

If you give false testimony, you should be very clear about the consequences!"

Immediately, the disciples who came out to testify fell silent.

"Speak!"

Executive Li suddenly shouted sternly.

Those disciples couldn't help but tremble, turning their gazes towards Executive Yin.

Executive Yin's face was gloomy, but he nodded, signaling them to tell the truth.

"This... indeed, Young Master Yi let someone attack Yuan Chu first.

But Yuan Chu shouldn't have attacked so heavily..."

"So, Yuan Chu's behavior can at most be considered self-defense?

He defended himself and made the Yi family submit, letting them experience his kindness and benevolence.

Such an upright and pure young man, how dark is your heart, Executive Yin, that you would go against your conscience to falsely accuse him?"

"Executive Li, you are attacking my character!"

Executive Yin's face turned green with anger, and he said angrily, "There is a reason for everything, why would the Yi family attack Yuan Chu, that's because Yuan Chu beat the Yi family half to death last night!

The cause of the whole thing was started by Yuan Chu.

He is the culprit, this executive will take him down first, and then trace the truth, use evidence to confirm his crime, and convict him, what's the problem with that?"

"Then I now suspect that you are abusing your power, can I take you down first, and then investigate the truth and find evidence?"

"You! Executive Li, you must know that Yuan Chu is the prime suspect, we have the right to control suspects!

If the truth is found out and the matter has nothing to do with him, this executive will naturally release him!"

"Whether he is the prime suspect or not, it's not based on what you say, but on clues and motive speculation.

The Yi family was injured outside Yuan Chu's residence, and you think Yuan Chu is the prime suspect.

Then, I ask you, first, why would Yuan Chu seriously injure them, what is his purpose, what good would it do him?

Second, what is going on with this big pit?

If you think Yuan Chu dug this, then please explain what Yuan Chu is digging this pit for.

He is a newly entered disciple, walking on thin ice, how could he cause so much trouble?

Third, the Yi family, a full five people, in the middle of the night, not in their own residence, across several mountain peaks, what are they doing near Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian's residence, what is their purpose?"

"Hmph, the questions you raise are also my questions.

In any case, the incident happened near Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian's courtyard.

They cannot get rid of suspicion now and must be controlled!"

Hearing Executive Yin say this, Executive Li looked at Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian behind him, and said gently, "Yuan Chu, Su Qingqian, come over here, come to our side, and follow us back to the Hall of Interrogation.

Don't worry, we will investigate the truth of the matter and will definitely not let you suffer injustice."

Speaking of which, Executive Li looked at Executive Yin and said, "The people will not leave, we will take them to the Hall of Interrogation, instead of your muddled behavior, suppressing disciples without any evidence!"

"Executive Li, very well, when the truth is in front of you, let's see how you can still protect him!

I don't know why you are so relentlessly protecting Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian, is it because of Executive Zhuang of the Dao Academy?

You must be clear that the internal relations of the sect are complex, don't stand on the wrong side, or you may cause trouble for yourself!"

"Hahaha, Executive Yin, are you threatening me?

I am upright and honest, what is there to be afraid of.

I handle affairs according to the sect rules, fairly and impartially, and I am not afraid of anyone!"

"Very well!"

Executive Yin was so angry that he was about to burst into flames, and he flung his sleeves and left.

Executive Li and the others, with such behavior, not to mention certain figures in the sect, even the Yi family is afraid that they will not let it go, and they will definitely form a feud, and he will have a hard time in the future.

"Yuan Chu, Su Qingqian, are you alright?"

Executive Li was full of concern, and glanced at the big pit and the several seriously injured disciples who had been taken away nearby, "You only entered the sect on the first day, you couldn't get a good night's sleep, and your peaceful dreams were disturbed.

It is our negligence in the management of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall."

"Executive Li is too serious, we slept very well last night, we were just woken up by people this morning.

What exactly happened, so many people came to watch for no reason, the Yi family came and started attacking without asking questions, and even tried to kill me.

I had no choice but to fight back in self-defense.

Now this matter is getting a bit big?"

"What's big, the affairs of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall are all small matters, the higher-ups never ask about them.

No matter what the problem is, we in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall can solve it ourselves.

When the truth is found out, everything will be revealed."

Speaking of which, Executive Li lowered his voice, "Did you really not hear any movement outside last night?"

"No, Qingqian and I were both sleeping very soundly."

Jun Wu Xie shook his head, looking blank.

"Are you sure?"

Executive Li asked again.

"We are very sure, Executive Li, please rest assured."

"That's good, let's go, follow us to the Hall of Interrogation."

The stone in Executive Li's heart fell to the ground, and he was no longer worried.

He was really worried that last night's events and the big pit were related to Yuan Chu.

If that were the case, when the truth surfaced in front of everyone, they would not be able to find a reason to protect Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian.

The disciples dispersed one after another, and everyone followed to the Hall of Interrogation.

When Executive Li led Jun Wu Xie and Mo Qingli away, he stopped by the big pit and stared at it for a while.

When they arrived at the Hall of Interrogation, Executive Yin and the Yi family were already waiting here.

Young Master Yi's expression was very agitated, even a little ferocious.

When he saw Jun Wu Xie arriving, his body struggled violently, wanting to rush over, but he was firmly held down by Executive Yin's people.

Executive Yin and his people all thought that Young Master Yi was going to plead for Yuan Chu again due to some pressure.

Many disciples gathered at the Joint Trial Hall.

The Joint Trial Hall was not indoors, but an open-air venue.

The surroundings were flat ground, with a Joint Trial Platform in the middle.

"You audacious Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian, you still refuse to kneel upon arriving at the Joint Trial Hall!"

Deacon Yin slammed his palm on the table, his voice like thunder.

"We are innocent, why should we kneel?

Everything should be based on evidence. If you don't have solid proof, don't treat us like criminals at every turn.

If you have evidence, then produce it.

As long as you have evidence to prove our guilt, we'll accept any outcome.

But before that, Deacon Yin, you should put away your deacon's authority and prestige. Don't make a fool of yourself in front of all the disciples."

Jun Wu Xie's words made Deacon Yin's face turn ashen, the veins on his temples throbbing.

Outrageous!

This rogue cultivator was simply audacious, daring to publicly contradict him in the Joint Trial Hall.

He had been a deacon in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall for so many years and had never encountered such a disciple.

Even those children of influential families had to maintain respect in his presence, who would dare to contradict him?

Yuan Chu was just a mere rogue cultivator, yet he was so unruly. Who gave him the courage and audacity?

"Yuan Chu, you are committing insubordination…"

"Deacon Yin!"

Deacon Yin's words were interrupted by Deacon Li, "Are you trying to use your power to suppress people?

Yuan Chu is right. Without evidence, we have no right to punish him.

They haven't been convicted, why should they kneel?"

"You won't give up until you're faced with the truth!

Since that's the case, this deacon will leave you speechless!

Deacon Li, do you dare to communicate with the formation with me, trace the truth, and let everyone see what exactly happened last night?"

"Why wouldn't I dare? Let's do it together!"

Deacon Li answered readily.

Immediately, the two began to cast secret arts, and many Dao patterns lit up on the Joint Trial Platform.

These Dao patterns quickly spread towards the distant mountain where Jun Wu Xie and Mo Qingli were located.

A formation appeared at his residence and the surrounding area.

Many specks of light emerged from the ground and the void, and then flew towards the Joint Trial Hall.

The densely packed specks of light gathered in the sky above the Joint Trial Hall, gradually condensing into a light screen.

"Hmph, the events of last night are about to be revealed, let's see how you can quibble then!"

Deacon Yin sneered, quickly etching a few strands of Dao patterns with his fingers and injecting them into the light screen.

A scene quickly appeared on the light screen, incredibly clear.

The scene was of the deep night, the stars were bright, and the moonlight was clear.

Jun Wu Xie and Mo Qingli's residence and the surrounding area were clearly visible in the picture.

At night, it was very quiet there, a scene of tranquility, and nothing happened.

It wasn't until the second half of the night that three shadowy figures appeared.

It was the Yi family members.

They walked out of the woods, looked at Jun Wu Xie's small courtyard, and then whispered softly.

"This is the place. According to the information given by the family, the treasure is hidden here.

But if we dig like this, I wonder if we will alarm Yuan Chu and Su Qingqian inside the house?

To be on the safe side, should we just go in and kill them?

"No, killing people here has serious consequences!

Let's be careful, they shouldn't wake up.

Let's do it.

Take out that device to interfere with the Dao patterns, so it's not recorded, otherwise we're finished."

As the scene played out, Deacon Yin's face had already turned liver-colored, and he was trembling all over.

How could this be?

The Yi family actually wanted to dig for treasure there, and even mentioned the family!

Does that mean the Yi family's superiors told them that there were treasures here and asked them to come and dig?

How did the Yi family know that there were treasures here?

They, as deacons in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall for so many years, had never heard that there were treasures hidden on that mountain.

The disciples who witnessed this scene were also stunned, never expecting that things would be like this. The Yi family was too audacious, daring to covet the Jinyun Immortal Sect's things!

They saw the Yi family members take out a metal compass, not knowing what special device it was.

The compass lit up with a faint light, and then disappeared into the void.

At this time, the three members of the Yi family began to dig, moving very quickly, while also watching Yuan Chu's small courtyard, afraid of alarming him and discovering their misdeeds.