399: Judgment

In Azure Origin Sect, the name Zhou Changqing was known to everyone.

On one hand, it was because of his extraordinary talent, special Physique, and accompanying Spirit Beast, giving him overwhelming talent in Pill Refining.

On the other hand, it was his personality and style of action.

Compared to his Father Zhou Luo, Zhou Changqing acted more unrestrainedly. He was also righteous and hated evil like fire.

Facing injustice, no matter who the other party was, he was completely fearless.

It was precisely because of this that the entire Immortal Sect had a love-hate relationship with him.

What they loved was naturally the Immortal cultivation talent he displayed, and what they hated was that he constantly caused trouble countless times, walking on the edge of the Sect's rules.

Compared to the headaches of the Sect's Elders, the Disciples who had received his help highly respected him, to the extent that his prestige among his peers was extremely high.

This was also why the few Outer Sect Disciples had found him earlier.

At this moment, facing the pressure from that Elder, Zhou Changqing, even with a pale face, stood firm and unmoving, silently enduring the heavy pressure that surged like a tide.

The Elder above narrowed his eyes, a flicker of strange light flashing in their depths.

He knew very well that the other party was Celestial Pivot True Man's most beloved Disciple, and he was merely a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Elder. Naturally, he dared not go too far.

Anyway, for this kind of matter, there were people above discussing it, and he was just being pushed out for routine procedure.

At the back of the entire Dragon Palace Great Hall, there was a relatively smaller room.

And in the room, the Azure Origin Sect Law Enforcement Hall Revered Master was sitting at the very top, eyes closed, resting.

To his lower left sat an Old Man with the hair of a crane and the face of a child. He wore a white Pill Refining robe, with kind eyes and a benevolent face, full of vigor, showing no signs of age. He was precisely Zhou Changqing's Revered Master, Celestial Pivot True Man.

Across from Tian Shu, also sat a silver-haired Old Man. He wore a purple-gold Dharma robe, and his aged face carried a hint of displeasure.

"Your Disciple is quite stubborn."

He said with a forced smile, his voice cold.

This seemingly complimentary remark was actually expressing dissatisfaction.

After all, his Disciple's cultivation had been openly crippled by someone in the Sect. It was likely that he would find it difficult to step onto the path of Immortal cultivation again in this life, which was completely a slap in his face.

A Golden Core True Person being slapped in the face – if Zhou Changqing's identity hadn't been special, he would have probably torn the other party into pieces long ago.

At this moment, he needed an explanation.

Facing these words, Celestial Pivot True Man smiled calmly: "Real Person Jingming, perhaps there is a misunderstanding in this matter? Let's listen again."

"Hmph." Real Person Jingming snorted coldly and stopped speaking.

In the judgment Dragon Palace Great Hall, the leading Elder sternly questioned: "Since you do not admit guilt, then quickly explain what happened earlier. If there is even half a false word, Sky Blade will serve you."

Sky Blade was one of the Azure Origin Sect's most severe punishments, somewhat similar to the secular world's slow slicing.

And because Immortal's Physiques are special, this Sky Blade would not harm their foundation, but the pain of each cut had to be truly endured.

Under these circumstances, the punished person had to remain conscious at all times, watching as their skin and flesh were separated by the Sky Blade, then regrew, and were separated again.

This cycle repeated until eighty-one times.

This kind of pain made countless Sect Disciples shrink back in fear.

However, facing these words, Zhou Changqing appeared extremely calm.

His eyes flickered slightly, and he recounted the events that had just occurred, without any concealment.

Upon hearing his narration, Real Person Jingming's face in the room turned slightly cold.

He looked up at the Law Enforcement Hall Revered Master above and said in a deep voice.

"Could it be that merely for a threatening remark from my Disciple, he must suffer such a severe injury?"

If just a verbal threat meant the other party could injure someone like this, then it was simply being unreasonable.

Real Person Jingming was naturally dissatisfied. He even felt that this was Tian Shu suppressing his lineage.

"Not so, words can cause trouble. Since Real Person Jingming's Disciple said those words, he must be responsible. Moreover, if the matter of him bullying Outer Sect Disciples is true, he should also be punished," Celestial Pivot True Man said unhurriedly.

"Tian Shu, don't spout nonsense. My Disciple was merely speaking impulsively. However, Zhou Changqing is so lawless. If you cannot discipline him, hand him over to me."

Real Person Jingming slammed the armrest fiercely and said angrily.

Now that his Disciple had been crippled, it was a huge loss for his lineage, and the other party had provoked him in such a way. As a Golden Core True Person, how could he swallow this indignity?

"Real Person Jingming, don't get agitated. The Hall Revered Master will naturally investigate this matter thoroughly for us." Celestial Pivot True Man smiled and looked up at the Law Enforcement Hall Revered Master, who hadn't even opened his eyes.

Real Person Jingming's face was ashen, his hands clenched tightly, and he spoke no more.

Outside, the Elder continued to question: "You said that Bi Ang bullied Outer Sect Disciples, do you have evidence?"

"Elder, for evidence, can't you just go ask around? Anyway, this guy hasn't just done one bad thing. I really don't know how his Revered Master taught him." Zhou Changqing shrugged.

"You dare insult my Revered Master, I will kill you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bi Ang's Senior Brother was enraged. His entire body's magical power surged, and he was about to kill the other party on the spot using the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Stop! In front of the judgment Dragon Palace Great Hall, who dares to act rashly?"

However, in the next second, a powerful pressure descended, intimidating the other party.

Similarly, upon hearing Zhou Changqing's words, Real Person Jingming was also furious and was about to make a move, but was also stopped by Celestial Pivot True Man.

"Tian Shu, Zhou Changqing disregards his seniors and defies his Elders. Are you still going to protect him?" he roared angrily.

In Azure Origin Sect, defying Elders is a serious crime. If the other party is so arrogant and receives no punishment, it will definitely not make sense.

The smile had disappeared from Celestial Pivot True Man's face.

He thought to himself that this Disciple of his was becoming increasingly unrestrained. It seemed that he must be properly taught after the matter was resolved.

But before that, he still had to protect the other party.

Who made the other party's talent so good? He would definitely become a help to his lineage in the future.

With this thought, he looked at Real Person Jingming and said seriously: "This matter will naturally be decided by the Hall Revered Master. Moreover, what Changqing said is just the truth."

"You..." Real Person Jingming was enraged.

Just at this moment, a person suddenly walked in quickly from outside the Hall.

"Elder, I have evidence that Bi Ang bullied Outer Sect Disciples." A young man wearing a green robe, with steady steps and a dignified appearance, walked into the Dragon Palace Great Hall.

If one looked closely, they would find that his eyebrows and eyes were extremely similar to Zhou Luo's.

"Elder Brother!"

Seeing the other party arrive, the stern expression on Zhou Changqing's face softened, and his originally calm heart also rippled.

The other party motioned for him not to worry, and then respectfully bowed to the Elder: "Disciple Zhou Changlun, greets the Elder."

"What did you mean by what you just said?" The Law Enforcement Elder asked in a deep voice.

Zhou Changlun took out an artifact and placed it on the ground. With a tremor, the artifact emitted a light, and within the light, images appeared, showing various figures.

This was an artifact that recorded images, and in the image, the scene of Bi Ang bullying Outer Sect Disciples was clearly captured.