13: Tianxuan Divine Ring, Hidden Mission, Grandpa Saint

“I did nothing wrong, why should I kneel and apologize to him?”

Ye Fan spat blood, his chest caved in, and his mouth was full of crimson, viscous blood. Yet, he did not yield. Instead, he glared at Chu Tian and roared,

“I, Ye Fan, do not kneel to the heavens, do not kneel to the earth, only to my parents.”

“What if he’s number one on the Hengtian Earth Ranking? If my meridians hadn’t been severed since childhood, I wouldn’t be inferior to him. Give me more time, and Chu Tian won’t be my opponent either.”

“If you have any grievances, direct them at me! Don’t involve Elder Hongwu, you scoundrels!”

“Congratulations, Host! You have severely struck at the Luck Child Ye Fan’s mind. Reward: 1000 destiny points.”

Chu Tian walked over, half-squatted, and looked down at Ye Fan, calmly and indifferently saying, “Trash, with your talent and strength, you don’t even deserve my attention.”

“You don’t even deserve for me to personally kill you; it would only dirty my hands.”

“But Ye Hongwu and some others, in order to help you, have been scheming against me behind the scenes, wanting you to drain my blood. This is simply lawless.”

“Tell me, who else is behind you? Is it just Ye Hongwu, a Grand Elder?” Chu Tian seemed to be asking Ye Fan, but his eyes turned to Ye Tianxiong, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved: “Tianxiong Uncle, you are the Sect Master of my Saint Heaven Sect, and you know more.

Do you think a mere Grand Elder Ye Hongwu truly has the ability to control the overall situation of the Sect, evade the notice of my Chu Family’s many powerhouses, manipulate the Liu Family at will, obtain the Sect’s top secrets, and take many supreme treasures and divine medicines from my Chu Family to extend this trash’s life?

Why do I feel that there might be a bigger, more deeply hidden player behind the scenes?”

Ye Tianxiong gazed at Chu Tian’s tender young Face, his expression extremely grim. He pondered for a long time before finally speaking: “Grand Elder Hongwu is a Half-Step Emperor Venerable. He has managed many important departments within the Sect and has made immense contributions. He is highly respected. Xiao Tian, if you don’t consider this a major figure, then who does?”

“The Hall Masters of each Hall, or the Peak Masters of each Peak, or even, me, the Sect Master?”

Ye Tianxiong’s eyes were cold, showing little emotion, but the hand gripping the iron chain had already tightened, and a terrifying Aura permeated, causing the sky to darken and shift.

“Slandering a Grand Elder is a serious crime, and it has even affected the overall stability and unity of my Saint Heaven Sect. Xiao Tian, although you are the Saint, you are young and don’t understand many things. Don’t be influenced by treacherous people.”

Ye Tianxiong glanced at Chu Tianyun with a murderous expression.

He believed that someone from the Chu Family was definitely causing trouble behind the scenes, and it was very likely this high-ranking figure from the Chu Family, the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, Chu Tianyun.

“It’s certain people who are scheming against me behind the scenes. Third Uncle is speaking up for me. How did it become my Chu Family destroying the overall stability and unity of the Sect?”

On Chu Tian’s tender young Face, there was a chilling sensation as he spoke each word: “Sect Master, that hat is too big. You should take it back and wear it yourself.”

“Since it involves Grand Elder Ye Hongwu, then first detain Ye Hongwu and interrogate him thoroughly to see who exactly is disrupting the unity and stability of my Saint Heaven Sect.”

“Uncle, I truly underestimated you before, Xiao Tian.”

Ye Tianxiong deeply looked at Chu Tian and said in a deep voice, “Every Grand Elder has made great contributions to my Saint Heaven Sect and holds a high position. They must undergo a thorough investigation with sufficient evidence before they can be arrested.”

Ye Tianxiong looked at Chu Tian King and said in a low voice, “Tianwang, there must be a misunderstanding here. Don’t be misled by false and fabricated information. If this is not handled carefully, the Sect could be in turmoil. As the Sect Master and Deputy Sect Leader, you and I bear great responsibility and must not be easily misled by emotions.”

“Misled? That Ju’er had her soul searched. The events in her memory are clearly recorded: Ye Hongwu cultivated her as a dead soldier.” But at this moment, Chu Tian King, uncharacteristically, raised his head, his eyes cold and filled with Evil Qi as he questioned Ye Tianxiong.

“Big Brother, the factual evidence is all here, yet you tell me this is a misunderstanding?”

“Heavenly Essence Fruit, Essence of Stars, Dragon Blood Vine, and even this time’s saint vein flower fruit—which one isn’t a supreme treasure of the Sect?

Xiao Tian is my son, and your nephew. How can you so brazenly say such a thing?

Fortunately, Xiao Tian decisively arrested Ju’er this time. Otherwise, in a few more years, if Ju’er suddenly disappeared and the news of these Sect divine medicines and treasures being stolen leaked, Xiao Tian wouldn’t be able to clear himself of these charges even if he jumped into the Heavenly Star Sea.

How would the other Families, powerhouses, and hundreds of thousands of Disciples within the Sect view Xiao Tian, this young Saint?”

“Tianwang, don’t get agitated. There might be a misunderstanding here. Allow me, Big Brother, to go back and ask Uncle Hongwu.” Ye Tianxiong said in a deep voice. He understood that with Grand Elder Ye of the Ye Family and Chu Tian involved, Chu Tian King was truly enraged this time.

Chu Tian King suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot: “Big Brother, I can make concessions for the greater good of the Sect and make some compromises, but this does not mean that I will allow others to scheme against my son behind the scenes.

I thought it was just children’s play.

But your Ye Family has gone too far this time. Ye Hongwu must pay a heavy price.”

A terrifying Aura emanated from Chu Tian King’s body, pressing against the surroundings. The sky actually twisted, then directly collapsed.

A huge black vortex appeared in the sky, terrifying and chilling.

These were two Emperor Venerables, famous on the Heavenly Ranking, who were among the most powerful figures in the history of the Hengtian Continent, now in a standoff.

“Tianwang, for the stability of the Sect, and since it involves Uncle Hongwu, can’t you let Big Brother go back and investigate thoroughly?” Ye Tianxiong’s eyes were authoritative and cold, refusing to yield an inch.

The sky was suffocating, and within the Saint Heaven Sect, countless powerhouses were chilled to the bone with fear.

The Saint Heaven Sect had not faced such a significant crisis for a very, very long time.

A standoff between the Sect Master and Deputy Sect Leader represented the two founding Families. One misstep could lead to a Sect civil war, a world-ending scenario, and the Saint Heaven Sect itself might even split.

“If you want to kill or torture me, come at me! Don’t harm Grandpa Hongwu!”

Ye Fan, who was beside them, trembled with fear, but no matter how much he struggled and roared, he couldn’t move an inch. A mere trace of Chu Tian King’s overflowing Aura caused blood to constantly seep from his pores.

At this moment, a faint wisp of Aura suddenly enveloped his body, shielding him from most of the overflowing Aura pressure.

Everyone’s attention was on the two Emperor Venerables, but Chu Tian had been keeping an eye on Ye Fan and immediately noticed the black ring on his left middle finger.

Just now, it was this ring that had emitted a wisp of black light.

“The heavenly profound divine ring seems to have begun to revive. I wonder if the Heavenly Profound Saintess within it has awakened.”

Cold light flickered in Chu Tian’s eyes. He suddenly stepped forward and stomped on Ye Fan’s arm, saying coldly, “My father and the Sect Master are discussing matters involving a Grand Elder. Is it your place, you trash, to spout nonsense?”

He exerted force, crushing Ye Fan’s arm bones into dust, but Chu Tian’s other hand, swift as lightning, removed the black ring from Ye Fan’s finger and put it into his pocket.

The heavenly profound divine ring, this was the source of the Heavenly Profound Emperor Venerable in the original work.

Ye Fan had risen to power precisely because of this ancient divine ring and the Heavenly Profound Saintess within it.

The Heavenly Profound Saintess was equivalent to an old man, and since there was an Opportunity, Chu Tian naturally wouldn't allow Ye Fan to have such an Opportunity to rise again.

Ye Fan shrieked tragically, his arm completely broken, yet he didn’t even notice that the black ring on his palm had disappeared.

Furthermore, Chu Tian deliberately squatted down to block the view, and the many gazes within the Sect were focused on Ye Tianxiong and Chu Tian King, so no one noticed him taking the black ring from Ye Fan’s palm.

“Congratulations, Host! You have plundered the protagonist’s great Opportunity, the heavenly profound divine ring. Reward: 10,000 destiny points.”

“Host has plundered the Luck Child’s supreme treasure, the heavenly profound divine ring, triggering a hidden mission: Subdue the Heavenly Profound Saintess.”

“Go, Host! Subduing the Heavenly Profound Saintess will earn you generous rewards from the System.” A gentle and pleasant female voice cheered Chu Tian on.

“What a vicious little beast.” Ye Tianxiong instinctively glanced at Chu Tian, but thinking he was deliberately retaliating against Ye Fan, he turned his gaze to Chu Tian King.

“Tianwang, what do you think of this?”

“Big Brother will immediately go back and apprehend Ye Hongwu, interrogate him personally, and within three days at most, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation.”

Facing Ye Tianxiong’s assertiveness, Chu Tian King’s expression fluctuated between grim and uncertain, his eyes heavily bloodshot. He keenly sensed something amiss but found it difficult to directly refuse.

After all, Ye Tianxiong had personally brought his nephew Ye Fan to apologize, showing great courtesy and giving the Chu Family ample Face.

Ye Hongwu was indeed a prominent figure in the Ye Family, and Ye Tianxiong’s uncle. Directly apprehending him would have a significant impact.

“Tianxiong Uncle, your nephew thinks it’s inappropriate.”

Seeing Chu Tian King about to back down again, a cold glint flashed in Chu Tian’s eyes. He immediately stood up and spoke calmly, no longer paying attention to the wailing Ye Fan.

“Three days is too long. What if Ye Hongwu has other accomplices or even a bigger figure behind him? Wouldn’t that give him a chance to clear his name?”

“Moreover, as a Grand Elder, he knows many important secrets of our Sect. If he defects or makes any irrational moves, it would greatly harm the Sect’s interests. He must be immediately brought under control and interrogated strictly.”

“Tianwang, is this also your intention?” Ye Tianxiong coldly questioned, unwilling to get entangled with Chu Tian.

He also couldn't quite understand why Chu Tian, though a Saint, so young, could analyze things so clearly and dare to repeatedly interrupt their conversation.

At such a young age, he seemed to have Chu Tian King completely under his thumb.

This was illogical!

Normally, Chu Tian King should have been the undisputed authority in the Chu Family.

Too many things today had exceeded his expectations.

Chu Tian King’s Face was grim and sullen. He ignored Ye Tianxiong’s question, not only because he had agreed to let Chu Tian handle the matter, but also because he felt a strong surge of anger within him.

Seeing this, Chu Tian’s tender Face showed a ruthlessness and decisiveness unbefitting his age. He suddenly turned to Chu Tianyun and said with chilling Evil Qi, “Third Uncle, this matter is of great importance and brooks no delay. As the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, you have the authority to act first and report later, to make a decisive move.”

“Xiao Tian, you’re right. We must immediately apprehend and interrogate him.”

“If it weren’t for your decisive action last time, arresting Ju’er, the Liu Family would have almost secretly sent her away.”

Receiving Chu Tian’s direct signal, Chu Tianyun, filled with thick Evil Qi, didn’t hesitate. He immediately roared, “Law Enforcement Hall, heed my command! Immediately seal off the Saint Heaven Elder Secret Realm! No one is allowed in or out!”

“Any problems that arise, this Hall Master will take responsibility.”

Chu Tianyun, full of Evil Qi, flew out directly, without even seeking the consent of Chu Tian King and Ye Tianxiong.

This matter, entrusting it to his nephew Chu Tian, was something Jian Kongzhu had mentioned and Chu Tian King had personally promised, so he wouldn’t be held accountable later.

Clang, clang, clang...

On the other side, above Law Enforcement Peak, thick golden iron chains pierced through the sky, covered in runes and shimmering with divine light, binding a huge Secret Realm deep within the Void Realm.

One by one, supreme powerhouses flew out from Law Enforcement Peak, following Chu Tianyun towards the Secret Realm, their Evil Qi filling the sky.

The entire Saint Heaven Sect was shaken!

The Chu Family’s number three figure actually led the Law Enforcement Hall to seal off the Elder Secret Realm.

This was truly a sign that something major was about to happen.