If the broken sword possessed sentience, it collapsed completely upon sensing the approach of the mysterious bracelet, and the strange phenomena of the raging sea and the divine mountain also crumbled at the same time.
However, the might of Heaven failed to strike, because the bracelet transformed into an unparalleled peony, blooming in the void. Infinite light burst forth from the peony, forming a solid barrier between heaven and earth, blocking the thunder and rain.
Then, the red peony, braving the thunder, defied the heavens and pushed the thunder backward.
Such a breathtaking scene unfolded without warning.
Someone tried to capture this amazing scene with their equipment, but when they took it out, they found that the equipment was completely malfunctioning and useless.
A moment later, the red peony forcefully pushed the heavenly tribulation back into the depths of the sky, and the world returned to clarity, with clear skies reappearing.
Looking at the clear blue sky, Ye Qiu touched his empty wrist, feeling an indescribable sense of loss.
For others, it was more of a feeling of surviving a disaster.
After all, the heavenly tribulation just now was truly like the end of the world, extremely terrifying.
"Ye Qiu, are you alright?"
After regaining her senses, Lin Qingzhu rushed to the altar and asked Ye Qiu for advice.
After everyone noticed Lin Qingzhu's actions, they all realized what was happening.
"Was the heavenly tribulation brought about by Ye Qiu?"
"I don't think so. He wouldn't have that ability."
"Regardless of whether he brought it or not, the heavenly tribulation came shortly after he ascended the altar, causing the sacred objects of our Supreme Temple to be destroyed in order to withstand the tribulation. This Ye Qiu is definitely a jinx, and our Supreme Temple cannot accept him." Xuan Yuan Jingtian shouted loudly, as if afraid that others would not hear him.
“Brother Xuanyuan is right. Even if he didn’t bring them here, he is still involved.”
"Ye Qiu, what exactly did you do?"
For a time, many people questioned Ye Qiu, and they were all very angry.
Without a doubt, Xuan Yuan Jingtian succeeded, successfully making Ye Qiu a public enemy in a certain sense.
Even an elder-level figure spoke up in a deep voice: "Ye Qiu, you do need to give everyone a reasonable explanation regarding this matter."
"What explanation do I need?" Ye Qiu asked seriously. "Since I entered the Supreme Temple, isn't it reasonable for me to use the sword intent of the altar domain?"
How could I have known that a heavenly tribulation would descend, and how could I have wanted the Daoist soldiers left behind by the sages to vanish?
"That's just an excuse," Xuan Yuan Jingtian said loudly. "From the first moment I saw you, I felt that you carried an ominous aura that made people feel very uncomfortable."
"As expected, you have indeed brought disaster to our Supreme Temple. I strongly suggest that he be expelled from the temple. If he remains, who knows how many more unforeseen events will occur in the future."
"Agreed."
"This person cannot be allowed to live."
Xuanyuan Jingtian won widespread support.
Ye Qiujian frowned, feeling extremely displeased.
Although the heavenly tribulation has arrived, it's probably really related to him.
However, Xuanyuan Jingtian's act of using this as an excuse for personal gain was extremely shameless.
Lin Qingzhu couldn't stand it any longer and couldn't help but scold, "Xuanyuan Jingtian, stop talking nonsense. Such a terrible heavenly tribulation was definitely not brought about by Ye Qiu."
Even assuming Ye Qiu brought them here, it doesn't mean he brought bad luck. Your baseless accusations and desire to drive them away make you no different from those thugs and hooligans outside.
"Holy Maiden, the problem is that others can go up the altar without incident, but he gets into trouble as soon as he does. How do you explain that?" Xuan Yuan Jingtian sneered.
"That's still not allowed..."
"Let me speak." The old temple master stepped onto the altar and stood beside Ye Qiu.
With the old temple master's intervention, the various criticisms of Ye Qiu finally subsided.
The old temple master gave Ye Qiu a deep look before turning to the crowd and saying, "There is a legend in my temple that even I always thought was false, but seeing the heavenly tribulation today, I realize that the legend is not unfounded."
Legend has it that whoever can fully comprehend the sword intent of mountains and rivers within the ancient broken sword will have obtained the complete inheritance. Once the inheritance is complete, the ancient broken sword will release all its remaining power and dissipate into the world.
But its lingering aura before it dissipates will attract heavenly tribulation, so today's events are not Ye Qiu's fault.
Upon hearing the old temple master's explanation, many people suddenly understood.
But Ye Qiu frowned.
The old temple master's explanation was a bit too forced; he keenly sensed that there was more to it than met the eye.
Xuanyuan Jingtian's face was grim. He hadn't expected the old palace master to come out and speak up for Ye Qiu.
The old temple master continued, "Ye Qiu is our temple's literary cultivation mentor, also known as the literary elder. From now on, he will guide everyone in literary cultivation. Anyone who dares to disrespect him will be expelled from the Supreme Temple. You all should behave yourselves."
As soon as he finished speaking, the old temple master turned and left, disappearing quickly.
Ye Qiu breathed a sigh of relief. With the old hall master's words, he felt much more at ease.
He had already decided that if the old temple master questioned him, he would choose to leave. Fortunately, the old temple master did not question him.
This was actually within Ye Qiu's expectations. He had comprehended the complete version of sword intent and would be serving as a sparring partner for the Holy Son in the future. Therefore, the old hall master would not let him leave easily under any circumstances, and thus would not say anything harsh.
"Ye Qiu, don't care what they say, just do what you need to do," Lin Qingzhu said softly.
"Don't worry, I won't be affected," Ye Qiu said.
"That's good." Lin Qingzhu breathed a slight sigh of relief.
The person in the entire Supreme Temple who was most afraid of Ye Qiu leaving was actually Lin Qingzhu.
"Qingzhu, do you know the origin of that ancient broken sword?" Ye Qiu asked in a low voice.
“I know,” Lin Qingzhu said. “Those are Dao weapons left behind by the Holy Venerable.”
"Have you ever considered that its origins might be even earlier than what you know about the Holy Venerable?" Ye Qiu asked.
Lin Qingzhu was slightly taken aback: "Wh...what do you mean? You mean the Holy Venerable wasn't actually the first owner of that broken sword?"
"Yes, that's the idea." Ye Qiu said, "Perhaps when the Holy Venerable obtained it, it was already a broken sword."
What I'm trying to express is that I feel there's a profound cause and effect behind the broken sword, and the Supreme Temple, or I, will now bear the consequences.
The reason Ye Qiu said these words was because he had a strange feeling at the moment, an inexplicable panic, as if he was being watched by something.
"No way?" Lin Qingzhu exclaimed in astonishment, "Now that the sword is destroyed, how can there be any cause and effect?"
"Qingzhu, you're being too naive." Ye Qiu said with a wry smile, "Even a broken Dao weapon can unleash such power to fight against the heavenly tribulation. What kind of being do you think its original owner must have been?"
I suspect its first owner is still alive; I have a strong feeling there might be a great secret behind this.
"You're scared out of your wits, aren't you?" Lin Qingzhu reached out and pinched Ye Qiu's cheek, saying with a wry smile, "The old temple master often says things like that in a rambling way, so you must never imitate him."
"He can talk about it too?"
"meeting."
"Then I need to go and have a good talk with him. Goodbye."
Ye Qiu jumped down from the altar in a flash...
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