Outside the mountain.
Hundreds of Inner Courtyard disciples stood respectfully at a short distance, with Ji Liangping at the forefront, while many Elders and Stewards stood on either side, waiting for the arrival of Wen Ping.
As for Hua Zeyu, at this moment, she could only stand obediently with the others, though she kept her distance from Ji Liangping, her heart trembling whenever she accidentally glanced at him.
She was filled with regret.
Calculated everything, believed she had a sure-fire win, but ended in defeatâchose the wrong side!
She thought Ji Liangping had invited powerful help from a major force using some secret treasure she was unaware of.
Whoâd have thought that the one arriving would be the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect.
What terrified her even more was that the Immortal Sectâs Sect Leader had already caused so many experts from Dragon God Sect to perish in order to avenge Shi Hua.
"No wonder, Ji Liangping said Dragon God Sect wouldnât dare face Immortal Sect directly, hence they resorted to underhanded tactics..." After a whisper of near despair, she bowed her head.
An East Lake Sect.
So terrifying!
If Ji Liangping exposed her actions of forcing Shi Hua into the Qu Realm, sheâd probably be done for!
On the other side, Yang Xibi knelt on the ground, his eyes fixed on the mountainâs entrance, aware that Wen Pingâs appearance was an ill omen.
If it were another influence, even stronger than Dragon God Sect, there would still be room for negotiation at least, for Dragon God Sectâs sake, sacrifices could ensure survival.
But Immortal Sect was different.
They would definitely kill him.
Because Wen Ping, as a Sect Leader, wielded the power to kill in the Mountain Suppression Realm, yet personally came to Celestial Academy because of a woman in the Body Refining Realm.
"What to do?"
Yang Xibi wanted to run but knew he couldnât escape.
That woman was in the Upper Realm.
The moment he made a move, sheâd definitely chase after him, the chance of escape was almost zero.
"Heâs coming out!"
Upon seeing the youthful figure emerge from the mountain entrance, he recalled the scene when he first saw Wen Ping in Cloud Sea City.
Who wouldâve thought that upon meeting again, he would be kneeling before Wen Ping.
Life and death were no longer in his hands.
Suddenly, a voice like thunder rose to the skies.
"Welcome Sect Leader Wen!"
"Welcome Sect Leader Wen!"
Led by Ji Liangping, hundreds clasped their fists in salute.
With his hands behind his back, Wen Ping didnât spare them a glance, simply headed towards Yang Xibi with Long Ke, his brows exuding a thick killing intent, so potent it chilled even the Inner Courtyard disciples standing at a distance.
When he reached within dozens of steps from Yang Xibi, Wen Ping suddenly halted, coldly asking, "Shi Hua is my friend, but sheâs only in the Body Refining Realm, was it fun treating a Body Refining Realm this way?"
Yang Xibi understood what Wen Ping meant.
But he didnât think his methods were wrong.
Survival of the fittest, the rule of survival.
As long as the goal is achieved, methods, whether light or dark, are justified.
Yet to survive, he could only say, "Sect Leader Wen, I was just following orders."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ping chuckled lightly and remarked, "Do you believe that yourself?"
With that, Yang Xibi fell silent.
But as he remained silent, the Inner Courtyard disciples were stunned.
Hundreds of them glanced at each other.
Finally, they understood why the Dean had been providing Shi Hua with so many resources, even letting a Body Refining Realm individual enter the Purification Pool.
Shi Hua had such a friend, even Four-star Influences treated him with the highest respect, let alone their mere Three-star Influence?
At this time, having been silent for a long time, Yang Xibi spoke again, glanced at the woman behind Wen Ping, and quickly said, "Sect Leader Wen, Shi Huaâs death isnât actually my fault. I was merely ordered to take Shi Hua away, with no intention of harming her. It was she who volunteered to find Shi Hua, and she drove Shi Hua into the Qu Realm, itâs entirely not my fault. We can talk, and my death offers you no benefit, the dead canât revive, but if you spare me, I can give you a lot..."
Saying that, Yang Xibi pointed at Hua Zeyu.
Being pointed at, Hua Zeyu turned weak with fear.
The worst she feared had come.
Never did she expect that Yang Xibi would be the one to expose everything.
A Mountain Suppression Realm expert, cravenly fearing death enough to place all blame on her!
Thud!
Hua Zeyu trembled and knelt on the ground.
"Sect Leader Wen, heâs spouting nonsense... I was forced by him... I truly didnât intend to trouble Shi Hua..." Frightened, Hua Zeyu couldnât speak coherently, but hurriedly glanced at Ji Liangping in the distance, seemingly hoping Ji Liangping would remember their years of friendship and help her once.
However, all she received was a cold remark, "And when you opened the Meridian Gate just now and shouted to aid Dragon God Sect men to seize me, was that forced too?"
Ji Liangping seemed unsatisfied and cursed again.
"Bah! I was blind."
"Senile old woman!"
"Then..." Hua Zeyu was speechless, her face ashen.
Wen Ping heard Ji Liangpingâs words on the side, secretly amused.
Shi Huaâs accident, Ji Liangping took all the blame from start to finish, only mentioned his own faults, never spoke a word about Hua Zeyuâs involvement.
But ultimately, this old woman helped Dragon God Sectâs people to kill him.
Truly ironic.
Wen Ping coldly asked, "Dean Ji, do you need my help with this matter?"
Ji Liangping hurriedly shook his head, he wasnât stupid, why let Wen Ping truly assist, Wen Pingâs words carried implications, "Sect Leader Wen, I will give you a proper account."
Saying this, Ji Liangpingâs eyes held firm resolve.
He had decided to conduct a thorough purge.
Today, heâd first kill Hua Zeyu, then gradually eliminate all her followers.
Though such actions might cause the Celestial Academy to fall from its top position, returning to glory might take a century, but he understood, more important than that, was providing an account to Wen Ping.
Ji Liangping immediately raised his hand and loudly commanded the Elders beside him, "Capture this senile old woman for me, and cast her into the Qu Realm to comfort the spirits of my disciples in the afterlife!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
As the words fell, a group of Divine Profound Realm experts rushed forward, Meridian Gates fully open, instantly subduing the resisting Hua Zeyu...
Yet this scene, Wen Ping paid no heed.
Instead, he turned to Yang Xibi and said, "Get up."
Wen Pingâs sudden words caused Yang Xibi to be perplexed.
Fearing Yang Xibiâs disbelief, Wen Ping reiterated, "Get up, no need to kneel."
"Sect Leader Wen, Iâm willing to offer those ten Great Demons as a gift..." Yang Xibi pointed towards the ten Great Demons in front of the main hall.
Even a Four-star Influence rarely can produce such.
A gift so significant, should be enough to earn a negotiation opportunity, right?
But Wen Ping interrupted him, "I promised my friend, your life, Iâll take it. Letâs fight, defeat me, and the way outside is yours."
Hearing these words, Long Ke looked puzzled at Wen Ping.
She couldnât understand why Wen Ping would do this?
Was this the reason he wanted him to leave a Mountain Suppression Realm behind?
"Why not just kill him with a single sword?"
"Donât interfere in this matter." Wen Ping dismissed Long Keâs bewilderment, uninterested in explanation, then directly looked at Yang Xibi, "Come, the path to life is right before you." (Amidst the chaos, requesting monthly passes, recommendation tickets)