Chapter 782 - 70: A Myriad Phenomena Realm Expert Appears
Chapter 782: Chapter 70: A Myriad Phenomena Realm Expert Appears
Canglan Sect, back mountain.
At this moment, the elders from various sects were standing at the entrance of the secret realm, discussing the matters between Canglan Sect and Eight Desolates Sect.
"I didn’t expect that the Eight Desolates Sect would actually declare war on the Canglan Sect."
"The grievances between the two have lasted for too many years, and they have gone to war several times."
"Neighboring sects will always have grudges, but unless one possesses the power to crush the other, most of the time it’s just minor skirmishes and friction at the borders. On what basis does the Eight Desolates Sect dare to wage war against the Canglan Sect?"
An elder spoke disdainfully, knowing that a war between sects is no small matter. Once war erupts, the fatalities of martial artists on both sides would be counted in tens of thousands.
Without the power to crush the opponent, the final result would only be mutual destruction, and in such a scenario, it would actually allow other surrounding sects to take advantage.
These elders couldn’t understand on what grounds the Eight Desolates Sect dared to wage war on the Canglan Sect, but they had made up their minds. Once their disciples emerged, they would leave the Canglan Domain.
And just then, when the scar in the sky appeared again, a figure approached from afar, landing in front of the elders.
Zhao Yulin greeted Bai Qihua and the others, then turned his gaze towards the scar.
The Canglan Sect and Eight Desolates Sect were at war, and many elders had already gone to the border. Since it happened to be his duty at the Elder Hall, he remained at the sect to maintain order.
...
When the crack widened to the same width as when it was opened and everyone had entered, a figure stepped out from inside.
"It’s our sect’s..."
The elder from the Profound Yellow Sect, upon seeing his disciple appear, smiled, but the next moment his expression turned somber.
Ji Shixuan was the first to walk out of the secret realm, but he had multiple bloodstains on his body, clearly having been through a fierce battle.
The first thought of the elder from the Profound Yellow Sect was that Ji Shixuan had fought and been injured by the Canglan Beast in the secret realm, but to be so severely injured in a battle with the Canglan Beast, it was likely a failed attempt to kill it.
Failure to kill the Canglan Beast meant failing to gain the Martial Path Will.
As Ji Shixuan stepped out first, the others soon followed, and the elders, who had previously been smiling, now wore equally grim expressions upon seeing the state of their disciples.
The entire scene quickly became oppressive.
"Elder Zhao, there has been an incident in the Canglan Secret Realm. Yue Shan, disciple of the Blood Moon Sect, manipulated events within the secret realm, causing the Canglan Beast to go berserk. Four of our sect’s disciples died in battle, and three from other sects also perished."
From the Canglan Sect’s side, Gong Yian, as soon as he emerged, immediately reported loudly what had happened inside the secret realm.
Swish!
The gaze of Zhao Yulin and the other elders instantly locked onto Elder Yuan Yiyi of the Blood Moon Sect.
Especially those sect elders whose disciples had not returned; their eyes burned with boundless anger.
"Nonsense, why would our sect’s Yue Shan do such a thing?"
Yuan Yiyi snorted lightly, not admitting anything. Zhao Yulin gave him a long, deep look and then turned to Gong Yian: "What exactly happened in the secret realm, tell us everything without hiding anything."
"Elder Zhao, let me explain."
Zeng Xi spoke up, stepping ahead of Gong Yian. What a disciple from the Canglan Sect said, Elder Yuan would surely not admit, but as someone from the Thousand Mechanism Sect, with no involvement with the Canglan Sect, the elders from other sects would trust his words.
Zeng Xi began narrating the unusual actions he noticed from Yue Shan, leading up to Lin Chen’s uncovering of Yue Shan’s deceit, and how Lin Chen ultimately saved everyone.
However, he skipped some details, only mentioning that after Lin Chen broke through, he slew those Canglan Beasts.
As for the finer details, he believed these sect elders would privately inquire with Mu Jun later.
After hearing Zeng Xi’s account, many elders turned their gaze to Lin Chen. Feeling Lin Chen’s aura, especially Zhao Yulin, there was a glint in his eyes.
This little guy, has he already reached the Innate Second Realm?
It’s only been half a year since he broke through the Innate First Realm.
The elders of the other sects were inwardly shocked at such a cultivation speed, labeling it monstrous.
"Utter nonsense, I understand now. Just because you suspect Yue Shan, you attacked him without distinguishing right from wrong. Yue Shan was wronged and fell victim, and in his rage chose to sacrifice himself and become the Blood Moon, wanting to take you all along. I don’t think Yue Shan did anything wrong."
Yuan Yiyi coldly stared at Lin Chen: "If I were Yue Shan, I would do the same. If someone wants my life, I want us all to die together."
"Yuan Yiyi, Zeng Xi clearly stated that Yue Shan admitted it himself, and everyone heard it!"
"Hmph, if I were wronged and attacked, I would admit it too. Since I couldn’t live, why would I care about the charges?"
Upon hearing Yuan Yiyi’s words, several elders’ expressions fluctuated.
Everyone knew Yuan Yiyi was being evasive, but the problem was, without concrete evidence, and with Yue Shan now dead, should they go to war with the Blood Moon Sect over this?
The elders whose sect disciples perished in the secret realm naturally glared at Yuan Yiyi, but those whose disciples returned alive had more complex considerations.
Their disciples had survived, and if they privately held the Blood Moon Sect accountable, the Blood Moon Sect, seeking peace, would certainly offer substantial compensation.
After all, from Zeng Xi’s account, it was clear that the Blood Moon Sect’s actions were against the Canglan Sect, not them, and they didn’t expect Lin Chen’s intervention, which inadvertently dragged their sects into it.