42: Chapter 42 The Holy Son's Palace, Gu Ling'er!

[Ding! Host, you have successfully altered the plot, causing the Sect Elder to become suspicious of the Revered Master of the Luck protagonist, Qin Hao. You have received the reward: Truth-Telling Needle!]

(Truth-Telling Needle: A consumable item. By sticking it into someone, it forces them to speak their innermost thoughts.)

Looking at the latest reward given by the System this time, Zhou Yuxuan couldn't help but feel amused.

This reward could be put to good use on those children of Luck.

Immediately after, Zhou Yuxuan did not dwell on this reward.

Hearing the name Qin Hao, he recalled an insignificant person.

In the original plot, this Qin Hao was a rising star in the Tianyuan Holy Sect, and it was true that his Revered Master was this 18th Elder.

However, this Elder Xiuwen had become arrogant after becoming an Elder at a young age, and later, because he offended someone he shouldn't have, he was framed and killed.

Afterward, Qin Hao mourned for his Revered Master for three years, dug up the grave to obtain the Opportunity to become stronger, and finally went through the very cliché path of rising against the odds to become strong.

He tore down the Tianyuan Holy Sect and cleared his Revered Master's name.

Although this Qin Hao had no connection with him or the Zhou Family, he was indeed the main force in bringing down the Tianyuan Holy Sect.

Now, this Elder Xiuwen held a grudge against him, and it seemed that he couldn't ignore him even if he wanted to.

His gaze, along with the surrounding Elders, turned coldly toward the 18th Elder.

"You, you! Saint, do not slander this seat! This seat merely cannot bear to see others lose their lives for no reason. If the Guiyuan Sect incident leads to a war between the two Sects, it will cause misery for the people!"

The 18th Elder said excitedly.

As he spoke, his eyes suddenly lit up as if he had thought of something, and his tone became extremely serious as he questioned.

"Could it be that the Saint wants to abandon the lives of our Holy Sect Disciples and let them go to their deaths in vain?"

After speaking, Elder Xiuwen couldn't help but sneer in his heart, looking at Zhou Yuxuan with an expression of watching a good show.

"Sigh! It seems that the Elder values his own life more than the reputation of the Holy Sect. Doesn't that mean that in times of crisis for the Holy Sect, you, Elder, would also abandon the Sect to save your own life?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Xiuwen's eyes widened, and he pointed at Zhou Yuxuan, saying: "Shut your mouth, boy! This seat will not betray the Sect. Furthermore, you are not answering my question; do not try to smear this seat!"

Watching the furious Xiuwen, Zhou Yuxuan gave a cold smile.

"Hehe! Elder, Yuxuan has already answered your question. It is an honor for Sect Disciples to die in battle for the glory of the Holy Sect.

This Saint killed the Guiyuan Sect Disciples for the glory of the Sect, and if there is a major war, it is for the Holy Sect Disciples to fight for glory."

"Elder, your repeated concessions are nothing but signs of cowardice. Now that others have insulted the honor of our Holy Sect, you are timid and hesitant. Are you really an Elder of our Holy Sect?"

With every word Zhou Yuxuan spoke, a powerful aura erupted from his body, pressing down toward Xiuwen.

The surrounding Elders felt this aura, and their previously furrowed brows immediately smoothed out.

"Hiss! The Saint has actually reached the Dharma Form Realm? When did this happen? It was only a month ago that the Saint broke through to the Golden Body Realm!"

"How can this be? Is this the talent that only the rare Geniuses and Prodigies of ancient and modern times possess? It has only been a month since the last Breakthrough, and he has already broken through to the Dharma Form Realm?"

...

Feeling the terrifying aura on Zhou Yuxuan, some younger Elders quietly moved their steps and came to the side of the supporting faction.

"You! You!"

Elder Xiuwen was trembling with rage at this moment. He had not expected his own Saint to be so eloquent.

His original intention of forbearance, waiting to see the situation, and fear of being plotted against, was now slandered as being cowardly and fearful of trouble.

Elder Xiuwen clenched his fists tightly and cupped his hands toward Sect Master Ji Shengyuan, who had been watching the show from the side.

"Sect Master, the Saint is slandering Xiuwen. Xiuwen's loyalty to the Sect is as clear as the sun and moon!"

"I ask the Sect Master to make a decision and clear Xiuwen's name!"

Seeing that the problem had rolled around below and then rolled onto himself, Sect Master Ji Shengyuan couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

"Sigh! Xiuwen, for this period, do not concern yourself with the Sect's affairs for the time being. Go and recuperate for a while."

Sect Master Ji Shengyuan said helplessly.

In fact, he also strongly disliked the advice of this Elder Xiuwen, who would always just wait and see when encountering any situation.

It had reached a point where even when others provoked their own people, and their own people killed them in self-defense, he would still want them to go and apologize.

The overall reputation of the Tianyuan Holy Sect was not as good as before, and this was largely due to the forbearance of Elder Xiuwen.

Every time others provoked the Disciples of the Sect, the Disciples dared not fight back, and if they fought back too hard, they had to go and apologize to others.

Over time, many people thought that the Tianyuan Holy Sect was a soft persimmon that anyone could step on or squeeze.

"Sect Master!" Elder Xiuwen was shocked to see that Sect Master Ji Shengyuan wanted to strip him of his Elder authority, and he wanted to speak out.

"Leave here at once!" Sect Master Ji Shengyuan drank impatiently, and a terrifying wave of Qi sent the caught-off-guard Xiuwen flying instantly.

Seeing that the nuisance had finally been driven out, the other Elders who had originally opposed him also remained silent.

Sect Master Ji Shengyuan spoke: "Alright, let's end today's matters here."

Immediately, the Elders left the Sect Master's main hall, leaving only Zhou Yuxuan behind.

"Go, the Ancestral Master already knows you have returned." Sect Master Ji Shengyuan's tone became a bit gentler.

Zhou Yuxuan did not speak; he nodded and flew toward the depths of the Tianyuan Holy Sect.

...

"Is this the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb?"

"I didn't expect you to actually encounter such a rare treasure of heaven and earth."

Founder of Tianyuan Holy Sect looked at the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb in her hand and said in surprise.

In fact, she had predicted that this heaven and earth spiritual essence herb would be in the depths of the Immortal Burying Mountain Range, and she did not have much certainty that Zhou Yuxuan would be able to find and bring it back.

After all, the Immortal Burying Mountain Range had a very long history, and she knew of the horrors within.

And since Zhou Yuxuan was able to bring it back, one could only imagine how dangerous a situation he must have encountered to retrieve it.

Looking at Zhou Yuxuan in front of her, Founder of Tianyuan Holy Sect couldn't help but ask: "Was the journey smooth? Did you encounter any dangerous situations?"

"Thank you for your concern, Revered Master. The journey was safe, but on the way back, I encountered a few old monsters blocking the path. Fortunately, this Disciple had some long-distance teleportation talismans, otherwise, it would have been difficult to return."

Zhou Yuxuan recounted simply.

"Hmph! A few old monsters actually dared to block your path? Good! When this Revered Master breaks through to the Saint Realm, I will go and settle the score for you!"

Founder of Tianyuan Holy Sect said, clenching her fists, her beautiful eyes filled with Evil Qi.

Looking at her Revered Master's appearance, Zhou Yuxuan felt a sense of comfort in his heart. He had originally thought about telling Founder of Tianyuan Holy Sect the true strength of those old monsters,

but seeing Founder of Tianyuan Holy Sect's enthusiastic appearance, he chose to give up.

After a while, and after chatting with Founder of Tianyuan Holy Sect for a bit.

Zhou Yuxuan headed toward his palace.

...

At this moment, in the Holy Sons Palace.

A woman dressed in green, with a quiet temperament, was reading an ancient book.

Among them, standing beside her was a burly man with the aura of the Peak God King Realm and a woman dressed in tight black clothing.

Immediately after, she suddenly put down the ancient book in her hand, looked at Zhou Yuxuan, who was riding a green wood cloud boat from afar, and said calmly.

"I have long heard of the great name of the Holy Son of Tianyuan. Today, Miss Gu Linger has come specifically to pay a visit, and you are truly extraordinary!"