At this moment, Shangguan Zhen's imposing face, though not angry, was filled with displeasure as he coldly looked at Pei Qingyun above and said, "Junior Sister Pei, what you did today has truly gone too far. How could you commit such a cruel act against your disciple? How is this any different from that of the demonic sects?!"
"Hmph, they're not even as good as the demonic sects!"
The elder in charge of law enforcement sneered with a livid face, “Even the demonic sects know how to protect their own, but she, as the ancestor of a peak, has so cruelly persecuted her most outstanding disciple. Such behavior is beyond the reach of even those demonic sects!”
"Sect Master, Elder of Law Enforcement, I was merely acting in accordance with sect rules to punish this stubborn and unrepentant disciple. What wrong have I done?"
Pei Qingyun responded calmly, then said righteously, "Even with overwhelming evidence, he still refuses to confess, which shows that his conscience is corrupt. This time he only disrespected his junior sister, but who can guarantee that he won't commit even more heinous crimes next time? If I don't punish him severely, and he causes trouble again in the future, wouldn't I be committing the crime of condoning him?"
"Admittedly, I went a bit too far this time, but I would rather cripple or even kill him than let him cause more trouble, make innocent people suffer, or tarnish the reputation of my righteous sects!"
"absurd!"
The elder in charge of law enforcement spoke angrily, shouting, "You keep saying that the evidence is irrefutable, but where is the irrefutable evidence? Just based on the amount of incense he consumed, can you conclude that he hasn't lost his mind?"
"The Divine Incense is not unique to your peak, and your peak disciples are not the only ones who have entered the Crimson Ancient Plains. Is it possible that someone is secretly framing him? Moreover, the Divine Incense works in the external environment and may be affected by the surrounding environment, which could increase its potency. What makes you so sure that he has not lost his mind?"
"Indeed, the matter is not yet settled, yet you forcefully compel him to confess. If everyone acts like you, how can our Shenxiao Sect maintain its fairness? If word gets out, wouldn't it dishearten countless disciples?!"
Shangguan Zhen rebuked him with a cold and stern expression.
Pei Qingyun was speechless for a moment.
The Enforcement Elder then said, "Chi Yuan would rather have his cultivation destroyed and his future ruined than give up his life to prove his innocence. This is enough to prove his character. I think there is no need to investigate this matter further. I, the Enforcement Elder, vouch for him and find him innocent!"
Shangguan Zhen nodded in agreement: "That's only right. I, the sect leader, can vouch for him, and no one should pursue the matter further. As for whether there are any hidden reasons, I will have the law enforcement elders investigate. If someone is indeed framing him in secret, I will definitely find them and give Chi Yuan justice!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen felt a chill run down his spine and a sense of unease crept in. Could it be that what he had done would be exposed?
Rong Qingxian and the others looked delighted, and all felt a sense of comfort for Chi Yuan.
"Very well, since you two have made your decision, I will not pursue this matter any further."
Pei Qingyun softened his tone.
Shangguan Zhen did not press the matter. Looking at the golden elixir suspended in mid-air, he sighed and brought it to Chi Yuan's side. He said gently, "Chi Yuan, this golden elixir contains all your cultivation. Refining it again can restore about 20-30% of it. As for the damage to your physique and meridians, the sect will do its best to repair it for you... The sect is truly sorry for this matter. You can make any requests you may have, and I will try my best to fulfill them within my authority."
"No need."
Chi Yuan didn't even glance at the golden elixir. He spoke blankly, as if he had lost his soul: "Everyone sees me as a thorn in their side, a thorn in their flesh, and even goes so far as to harm me by any means necessary. What difference is there between such a sect and a demon cave? It's fine if she strips me of my cultivation. Anyway, I don't plan to stay in this heartless sect any longer. Consider it repayment for their nurturing kindness."
As he spoke, Chi Yuan untied the Qiankun bag from his waist and casually threw it on the ground: "And all the things I've acquired over the years, I'll return them all."
"From now on, I am no longer a disciple of Tianyue Peak, and I owe Tianyue Peak nothing more."
After calmly saying these words, Chi Yuan turned around and staggered away.
"Yuan'er, don't go!"
You Rongqingxian cried out in sorrow and quickly stepped forward to stop Chi Yuan.
"Senior brother, don't go!"
Lu Ziling also stepped forward to stop him, pleading with Chi Yuan not to leave.
"Either I leave, or I die."
Chi Yuan spoke numbly, his eyes devoid of any desire to survive.
Sensing Chi Yuan's will to die, the women trembled with fear, daring not to doubt his resolve to die, and reluctantly made way for him.
Shangguan Zhen then appeared in front of Chi Yuan with a complicated expression and said, "Chi Yuan, do you really have to leave? I can take you as my disciple and teach you everything I know."
Chi Yuan slowly raised his head, looking at Shangguan Zhen with a calm gaze, and asked in return, "Is such a sect worth my staying?"
Shangguan Zhen paused for a moment, then lowered his head in silence. He then stepped aside with a look of shame, took out a purple Qiankun bag, and handed it to Chi Yuan: "Then accept this as compensation from the sect."
Chi Yuan neither responded nor accepted the bag, and silently left, bypassing it.
"Yuan'er..."
"Senior brother..."
Rong Qingxian, Lu Ziling, and the other seven women arrived outside the Hall of Law Enforcement, watching Chi Yuan stagger away step by step, their hearts breaking.
Ye Chen also wore a sorrowful expression, but his heart was overjoyed. With Chi Yuan gone, no one on Tianyue Peak could threaten him anymore, and there would be no more obstacles in winning over the seven senior sisters. It seemed that his Divine Yang Body would soon be nourished by the primordial yin of one of the senior sisters!
Thinking of this, Ye Chen felt a surge of excitement. These senior sisters were not only all stunningly beautiful, but they also possessed special physiques. Their primordial yin could greatly promote the growth of his physique. If he could add them to his harem one by one, that would truly be a wonderful thing in life!
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