"Sect Leader Yun, what's wrong with you...?" Everyone crowded around, carefully examining the somewhat disheveled Sect Leader Yun.
It should be noted that the sect master of the Cloud Cauldron Sect possesses the most profound cultivation level in this world; it is unimaginable who could have rendered him in such a sorry state.
"Where is the Grand Elder of the Cloud Soaring Sect?" Someone looked behind the Sect Master of the Cloud Cauldron Sect, but saw no one else.
The sect leader of Yunding Sect breathed a sigh of relief before slowly answering everyone's questions.
"After I captured the Grand Elder of the Cloud Soaring Sect, he realized he couldn't escape. During my soul search, he directly unleashed the demonic energy within his body and self-destructed." He touched the demonic wound emanating from his face: "Fortunately, there was no one nearby, so there were no casualties, but my wound..."
Wounds eroded by demonic energy are not so easy to heal.
It's important to understand that if demonic energy isn't eliminated for too long, even if the Cloud Cauldron Sect Master has a high cultivation level, he might be assimilated by the demonic energy and become a lackey of the demon race.
"What should we do now? This kind of spiritual plant that can purify demonic energy hasn't appeared for many years."
Someone spoke up.
It should be noted that this demon-repelling herb is both antagonistic and mutually reinforcing with demonic energy. After the demons were completely driven out of this continent, the demon-repelling herb gradually disappeared.
Without the demon-repelling herb, it becomes difficult to remove demonic energy.
You must understand that demonic energy possesses flesh and blood. Even if all the infected areas are cut off, the demonic energy has already invaded the body and cannot be completely removed.
"I'm fine for now. The most important thing is to investigate the matter of the Cloud Soaring Sect. The Grand Elder of the Cloud Soaring Sect has been a lackey of the Demon Clan for quite some time. It's no coincidence that they specifically chose to target your Southern Courtyard this time; it was premeditated." The Cloud Cauldron Sect Master obtained a lot of useful information through soul searching.
Those present exchanged bewildered glances upon hearing this. The Southern Academy members, in particular, whose names were mentioned, wore strange expressions for a moment.
"Was it done on purpose?" Qingjian was slightly surprised.
"Their Grand Elder of the Cloud Soaring Sect is already a lackey of demons, so the Sect Master must be no better. Let's search his soul!" The Dean of the North Academy was an impatient man. Before the Cloud Cauldron Sect Master had finished speaking, he immediately headed towards the Cloud Soaring Sect Master, who was tied up in the corner.
"Ugh ugh ugh—" Upon hearing this, the Cloud Soaring Sect Master, who was bound hand and foot with the Immortal Binding Rope and had his mouth gagged, hurriedly shook his head and shrank back.
It should be noted that this soul-searching technique is generally used on people whose crimes have been confirmed and who are extremely wicked.
Soul search will cripple even someone who isn't stupid.
However, he was already in a corner, and no matter how much he shrank back, he couldn't escape.
"Hey, I'm telling you, Old Bei, don't be so impatient. Let's hear what Sect Master Yun has to say first." Dean Dong, who was standing next to Dean Bei, quickly stopped him.
No one stopped him when he kidnapped people before. But soul searching is different; this method cannot be used lightly.
Dean Bei was pulled back. He glanced back at the person who was pulling him, but in the end he had no choice but to give up. He turned to look at the Sect Master of Yunding Sect, wanting to see what he would say.
“We can release him. The Cloud Soaring Sect Master is indeed innocent,” said the Cloud Cauldron Sect Master.
With just one sentence, he cleared the name of the Cloud Soaring Sect Master.
Upon hearing this, the dean of the North Campus widened his eyes, and for a moment thought he had misheard.
After looking around at the reactions of the people around me, I realized that I hadn't misheard.
He quickly stepped forward and spoke.
"Sect Master Yun, you're not kidding, are you?! He's the Sect Master of the Cloud Soaring Sect! The Grand Elder who just self-destructed was from our sect."
"I also learned through soul searching that because this Grand Elder's cultivation level is much lower than that of the Cloud Soaring Sect Master, he has never had the opportunity to assimilate him. However, most of the Cloud Soaring Sect disciples are probably already the lackeys of the demons."
The dean of the North Academy was taken aback at first, then said, "Even so, it's the fault of the Cloud Soaring Sect Master for his lax rule. Otherwise, how could such a thing have happened? I think this sect master cannot be released!"
"Alright, Old Bei, this matter still requires the cooperation of Sect Master Yunxiao. You should release the person first." Qing Jianjian said helplessly, seeing that Dean Bei was acting like a rascal.
The North and South campuses have always been on good terms, and the two new presidents have an even closer relationship.
Since Qingjian had already spoken, Dean Bei didn't say anything more, but reluctantly put his magical artifact back.
Upon gaining his freedom, the Cloud Soaring Sect Master immediately pulled the gag out of his mouth and hurriedly stood up from the ground.
"I am truly innocent in this matter! The Grand Elder was perfectly fine before, how could this have happened!"
Even now, the Cloud Soaring Sect Master was still somewhat bewildered.
You have to understand, his lineage was almost wiped out by demons. His hatred for demons is no less than that of anyone else present. How could he possibly be someone who protects demons?
"Demons are adept at hiding themselves, especially after assimilating others. They directly copy their habits, so it's normal that you can't detect them," the Cloud Cauldron Sect Master explained.
They all knew these things.
The sect leader of Yunxiao Sect lowered his head, his feelings extremely complicated. He never expected that his sect's Grand Elder would be assimilated by the demons without his knowledge, and that most of the disciples of Yunxiao Sect would become one of them.
This time, their Cloud Soaring Sect will not only lose its chance to compete for a top position, but will likely be relegated to the lowest level of sects.
Thinking this, the Cloud Soaring Sect Master felt extremely conflicted and depressed.
However, once those present had confirmed that he had no connection with the demons, they completely ignored him and instead discussed how to resolve the matter.
The Cloud Soaring Sect has practically become a lair for demons, and now, what happens to it is no longer up to him, the sect leader.
“Except for the South Academy, everyone needs to go back and investigate. Your sect has been infiltrated by the demons. Although it's not as serious as the Cloud Soaring Sect, the current situation is still not optimistic.” The Cloud Cauldron Sect Master’s expression was very serious.
"Why exclude the South Academy? Could it be that Qingjian Academy hasn't been infiltrated by the demons?!" Dean Bei asked eagerly.
The sect leader of Yunding Sect glanced at the other party, then looked at Qingjian with admiration in his eyes.
"The protective array of Dean Qing is quite special, and these demons cannot enter it at all. The reason why they chose to target the disciples of the South Academy and planted demonic insects is because ordinary methods cannot invade the South Academy."
"Special? What's so special about it?!" Dean Bei was too nonchalant to react for a moment: "Our North Academy's grand formation was also set up by Dean Qing. Does Dean Qing have something to hide?"
As he spoke, his gaze drifted toward Qingjian.
The two were good friends, and their conversation sounded like a joke, so no one would think anything of it.
Qingjian will never forget it.
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