Moreover, the fact that Ye Feng actually dared to make this request shocked everyone present!

If it were them, they would never have the guts!

Elder Xiong Wanling stepped forward and said, "Elder Lin, your request is excessive! Only the sect leader can cultivate the ninth level of the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique. Do you think you are qualified?"

Nan Yuerong also said, "Sect Master, Elder Lin may just be joking. We can't take it seriously."

However, Ye Feng shook his head and said very seriously, "I'm not joking, I really want to cultivate the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique! My Void Origin Divine Finger has been cultivated to the point of Furnace Fire Emerging from the Clear, but I have found that my Void Origin Divine Finger is still not perfect. It is obviously because the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique is incomplete! I want to go further, and the ninth level of the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique is a must for me!"

"Sect Master, please grant my request!"

After Ye Feng finished speaking, he bowed to Master Qingmu.

Master Qingmu suddenly burst into laughter: "Elder Lin, your request is far beyond my expectations. I cannot agree to it, at least not now."

Upon hearing Master Qingmu's words, all the protectors and elders present breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, one of the protectors asked, "Elder Lin, there is something I don't understand."

"What is it?" Ye Feng turned around and asked the protector.

The protector frowned and said, "When the One-Eyed Hermit fled, he shouted, 'Elder Lin, you infiltrated the Heavenly Edge Tower and stole the Divine Wood Azure Sky Manual. Can you give us an explanation?'"

The One-Eyed Hermit's shout was so loud that it seemed to travel far and wide, like thunder.

So all the protectors and elders heard it.

Now that the protector had spoken, everyone present looked towards Ye Feng.

Night Breeze said calmly, "The One-Eyed Hermit said I stole the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique, but does that mean I really did steal it? Do you prefer to believe the One-Eyed Hermit rather than me?"

“That’s not what I meant…” the protector quickly shook his head.

Night Wind continued, "If I had stolen the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique, why would I have summoned my disciples, elders, and protectors in such a grand manner? Wouldn't I be afraid of being exposed? Aren't I afraid of being discovered?"

"The One-Eyed Hermit is merely trying to smear me. I urge you, Dharma Protectors and Elders, to see the truth."

The room fell silent; for a moment, no one dared to speak.

Suddenly, Master Qingmu laughed and said, "It must be because Elder Lin injured the One-Eyed Hermit and took away the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique, so he harbors resentment and uses this kind of conspiracy to sow discord between us and Elder Lin and frame Elder Lin."

“If Elder Lin is the one who stole the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique, then he wouldn’t have wasted a reward opportunity to request to cultivate the ninth level of the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique.”

Upon hearing Aoki Masato's words, everyone present realized what was happening.

“Yes, if Elder Lin is really the one who stole the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique, as the One-Eyed Hermit said, then why would he need to ask the Sect Master for permission to cultivate the ninth level of the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique?”

That's definitely the case.

"That one-eyed hermit is truly despicable!"

"We must capture the One-Eyed Hermit and tear him to pieces!"

The Dharma protectors and elders present were filled with excitement and began to shout.

Master Qingmu said calmly, "Capturing the One-Eyed Hermit is a certainty. I'll leave this matter to you, Eighth Elder Cao Zhengjian. Elder Lin injured the One-Eyed Hermit; he might be able to offer you some assistance."

"Yes, Sect Master."

Eighth Elder Cao Zhengjian immediately nodded.

"Alright, that's enough for tonight. Everyone, go back and rest. Tianya Haijiao Tower has been damaged, and its restrictions have been broken, so it will be closed for the next month. We ask for your understanding." After saying this, Master Qingmu took the Divine Wood Azure Sky Scroll and flew away, disappearing into the void.

With Master Aoki gone, the elders and protectors present felt a significant reduction in pressure.

"I never expected something like this to happen tonight."

"Thanks to Elder Lin."

"But Elder Lin, why are you still searching for cultivation techniques at Tianya Haijiao Tower so late?"

The elders present asked questions with smiles and laughter, and looked over at Ye Feng.

Night Breeze said calmly, "I've come to the ends of the earth to find cultivation techniques for my two female disciples. I wonder if this reason satisfies you all?"

"I see."

"Hahaha, Elder Lin, you really are..."

The elders and protectors present burst into laughter, especially the male elders and protectors, who all had knowing expressions on their faces.

The disciples who had been gathered at a distance had all dispersed.

Ye Feng did not linger there any longer and immediately returned to his cultivation cave.

As soon as Ye Feng entered the cultivation cave, Sun Muqing and Jiang Lingxuan rushed over.

"Night Wind, what exactly happened? We heard that a guy called One-Eyed Hermit infiltrated the Divine Wood Sect and stole the Divine Wood Azure Heaven Technique, but that One-Eyed Hermit said that you stole the Divine Wood Azure Heaven Technique. What's going on?" Sun Muqing asked with concern.

Jiang Lingxuan wanted to ask as well, but Sun Muqing spoke first, so she shut her mouth and looked at Ye Feng, waiting for him to explain.

Ye Feng smiled and said, "The One-Eyed Hermit did indeed infiltrate the sixth floor of the Tianya Haijiao Tower, intending to steal the Divine Wood Sect's fundamental technique, the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique. However, he is only at the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm and cannot break through the restrictions protecting the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique."

"Just as I arrived, the One-Eyed Hermit hid. After I broke the barrier and obtained the Divine Wood Azure Heaven Technique, he suddenly appeared and used it to blackmail me, demanding that I give him a copy of the Divine Wood Azure Heaven Technique as well."

"I pretended to agree, but actually launched a sneak attack and severely injured him. In his anger, the One-Eyed Hermit revealed that I had stolen the Divine Wood Azure Sky Manual, but no one believed him."

Hearing Ye Feng's words, Sun Muqing and Jiang Lingxuan were both very excited.

"Why didn't you take me with you to something this exciting?!" Jiang Lingxuan said, clenching her fists.

Ye Feng gave Jiang Lingxuan an annoyed look and said, "Why would I take you there? You'll only be a burden to me."

"What you said is true, but can you please not say it so bluntly? It's really hurtful," Jiang Lingxuan said with a bitter face.

Sun Muqing chuckled and asked, "So, did you actually succeed in obtaining the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique? I also heard that after True Person Qingmu arrived at the scene, you handed him the scroll of the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique and even requested to cultivate the ninth level of the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique, but were refused? What happened?"

"It's just a ruse; I've already obtained the Divine Wood Azure Sky Technique," Ye Feng said with a smile.