Chapter 97 Master Testifies for Su Ye

Boom!

These bombshell pieces of news were like a chain of explosions, leaving everyone stunned.

A spy? The Demon Sect? Sabotaging the Mountain Protecting Grand Array?

Was this still the Primordial Origin Holy Land they knew?

"Sect Revered Master!" Just then, a sinister voice rang out.

A gaunt old man sitting at the head of the left side stood up.

He wore the black robes of the Hall of Punishment, and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. It was the head Elder of the Hall of Punishment, Liu Canghai. He was also Su Ye's nemesis.

"Although Zhao Wuji was a spy, he was, after all, a powerhouse at the ninth level of the Dongxu Realm."

"There were no signs of a large-scale battle on Tianshu Peak last night, which means he was killed in a single blow!"

"To be able to instantly kill someone at the ninth level of the Dongxu Realm in the blink of an eye, without even letting their Primordial Spirit escape..."

"Such strength could only be achieved by a Saint!"

Liu Canghai scanned the surroundings, his gaze finally landing on Su Ye, who had just arrived and was standing at the front of the crowd. A glint of malice flashed in his eyes.

"May I ask Sect Revered Master, the few Grand Elders within the Holy Land were all in seclusion last night."

"Who exactly was it that made a move?"

"If an outsider snuck in to kill, wouldn't our Mountain Protecting Grand Array be useless?"

"And if it was one of our own... why not come forward to explain the situation, instead of destroying the evidence?"

Liu Canghai's question hit the nail on the head. The gazes of everyone present became filled with doubt.

That was true. Since they killed a spy, that was a great merit! Why hide it? Could it be that the killer had some unspeakable secret?

Su Ye stood in the crowd, arms crossed, listening to Liu Canghai's analysis, and nearly couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This old thing. Although evil, his brain works fast. Unfortunately, you could guess until the sky breaks and still never guess that the killer is the "weakling" currently in the Spirit Severing Realm right in front of you.

"Su Ye!" Suddenly, Liu Canghai changed the subject, his gaunt finger pointing sharply at Su Ye.

"I heard that someone saw you leave Purple Bamboo Peak last night! And the direction was Tianshu Peak! How do you explain this?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes in the hall instantly focused on Su Ye. Doubt, curiosity, schadenfreude... all kinds of gazes were present.

After all, Su Ye had just become the first holy son yesterday and was in the spotlight, so many people were waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

"Me?" Su Ye pointed at his own nose, looking innocent and astonished.

Then, as if he had heard some huge joke, he clutched his stomach and laughed loudly. "Hahaha..."

"Elder Liu, are you senile? Or did you leave your brain at home yesterday?"

"Presumptuous!" Liu Canghai was furious. "How dare you be so flippant in the public hall!"

Su Ye reined in his smile, his gaze suddenly turning cold. He stepped forward, staring directly at Liu Canghai. That arrogant and unrestrained Aura of his was not the least bit inferior to this Punishment Elder.

"Liu Canghai, can you use your brain? What is Zhao Wuji's cultivation? Ninth level of the Dongxu Realm! What is my cultivation? Sixth level of the Spirit Severing Realm!"

"You want me to kill him? And kill him in a single blow? And destroy the evidence? Do you think too highly of me, Su Ye, or do you look down too much on the experts of the Dongxu Realm?"

"If I really had that ability, why would I bother participating in the Sect Grand Competition? I would just slaughter you too and take this seat as the Punishment Elder, wouldn't that be more satisfying?!"

Arrogant! Too arrogant! To openly declare he would slaughter the Punishment Elder in front of the entire Sect. Only Su Ye would dare to say such a thing.

The surrounding Disciples listened with boiling blood, wishing they could applaud and cheer for Su Ye.

"You... you..." Liu Canghai was trembling with rage, pointing at Su Ye, unable to speak for a long time.

Although Su Ye's words were harsh, the logic was sound. Spirit Transformation killing Void Integration? And an instant kill? In the common sense of the cultivation world, this was simply impossible.

Unless Su Ye was the Reincarnation of an Emperor, or an old monster who had hidden their cultivation and performed Possession.

"As for where you ask I went last night..." Su Ye's lips curled into an evil smirk, his gaze drifting intentionally or unintentionally toward Leng Yueli, who was sitting on the high platform with an indifferent expression.

"Yesterday, I suffered some internal injuries during the Grand Competition, and having just had a Breakthrough, my Realm was unstable. So, I specially went to the Cold Moon Palace to request that my Revered Master treat my injuries and act as my Protector."

"I spent the entire night in Revered Master's bedchamber. On this point, Revered Master can testify for me."

As he spoke, Su Ye bowed to Leng Yueli and said respectfully, "Right, Revered Master?"

Everyone's gaze instantly turned to Leng Yueli. This was huge gossip! A man and a woman, alone in one room, for an entire night? Although he said it was for healing, this was just too...

Leng Yueli sat on the high platform, expressionless, her cold face showing no ripples at all. But only she knew that her hands hidden in her sleeves were already clenched into fists.

This Rebellious Disciple! To say "bedchamber" in front of so many people! Although it was a fact, this ambiguous phrasing was clearly intentional!

She took a deep breath, suppressing the shame and annoyance in her heart, her voice as cold as ice: "That is correct."

"Last night, Su Ye was indeed at the Cold Moon Palace, and I personally... guided his Spiritual Qi. I can vouch for this. Elder Liu, are you questioning my words?"

By the end, a terrifying chill erupted from her, bearing down on Liu Canghai. That was the pressure of the Peak of the Tribulation Transcendence Stage! It was also the domineering protectiveness of the Peak Master of Purple Bamboo Peak!

Liu Canghai's face turned pale, and he stepped back half a step. Leng Yueli had spoken; even if he had a hundred times the courage, he would not dare to question her again.

"Since... since Peak Master Leng has testified, then naturally it is a misunderstanding." Liu Canghai gritted his teeth and sat back down, unwilling.

"Alright." Ye Wudao waved his hand, stopping the farce. He also felt that Liu Canghai was targeting him a bit too much. How could Su Ye possibly kill Zhao Wuji? That was simply a fantasy.

"This matter must have been some reclusive Senior who did not wish to reveal their name, passing by our Primordial Origin Holy Land and eliminating the pest while at it. This is the good fortune of our Primordial Origin Holy Land."

Ye Wudao finally set the tone for this matter. "Pass down the order, the entire Sect is under martial law! Thoroughly investigate all Disciples of the Formation Hall!"

"In addition, Su Ye's expedition to the Primordial Demon Abyss in three months is upgraded to the Sect's highest-level mission! Since the Demon Sect dares to reach into our home, then don't blame us for wanting to destroy their lair! Dismissed!"

...

The storm seemed to have subsided just like that. But in many people's hearts, it left a deep shock. Especially regarding that mysterious "expert." Everyone was filled with awe.

Only Su Ye, humming a little tune, swaggered toward Purple Bamboo Peak. He hid his merit and fame deeply.

Returning to Purple Bamboo Peak. Su Ye had just stepped onto the white jade steps, preparing to return to his Immortal Cave to catch up on sleep. Last night was truly too exhausting. Not only did he have to kill, but he also had to "feed" Revered Master. Even a donkey on a production team wouldn't dare to work like this.

"Senior Brother, you're in a good mood." A crisp, pleasant voice, yet carrying a somewhat inexplicable meaning, suddenly came from the bamboo forest nearby.

Su Ye's footsteps paused. He turned his head. He saw a young girl wearing a fiery red long dress, leaning against a green bamboo.

The girl's face was extremely beautiful, with a cinnabar mole between her brows, adding a touch of allure. Her pair of peach blossom eyes flowed with light, as if they could hook a person's soul. It was his Second Junior Sister, Jiang Wanyin.

Possessing a Top-grade Fire Spirit Root, her personality was as fiery and direct as a flame, but her mind was extremely delicate.

"Oh, it's Wanyin." Su Ye smiled, his expression unchanged. "That old poison Zhao Wuji is dead, which is very satisfying, so naturally I am in a good mood."

Jiang Wanyin moved lightly and walked to Su Ye's front. She didn't speak, but instead leaned close to Su Ye, her delicate nose twitching slightly, as if she were smelling something. The two were very close. Su Ye could even smell the faint, fragrant scent on her.

"On you, Senior Brother..." Jiang Wanyin raised her head, her peach blossom eyes staring fixedly at Su Ye's eyes, her lips curling into a smile that wasn't quite a smile. "Why is there a scent of Cold Moon Orchid? This is Revered Master's unique body scent. And..."

She extended her slender fingers, gently pinching a long strand of hair on Su Ye's shoulder. The hair was jet black and shiny, extremely soft, clearly not a man's hair. "This hair is also Revered Master's, right? Senior Brother. Last night... were you really treating injuries?"

Jiang Wanyin's voice was very soft, yet it was like a thunderclap exploding in Su Ye's ears. Su Ye's heart skipped a beat. This girl, is she a dog? Her nose is so sharp?

However, as a qualified heartbreaker... cough, cough, as a qualified Senior Brother. How could he panic over such a small scene?

Su Ye looked calm and collected; instead, he took a step forward, closing the distance between them. He only stopped when Jiang Wanyin felt uncomfortable and wanted to retreat. He reached out and gently lifted Jiang Wanyin's smooth chin. His deep eyes carried a touch of playfulness and aggression.

"Second Junior Sister. Knowing too much about some things is not a good thing. Revered Master's body scent is caused by being nurtured by the Spiritual Qi of the Cold Moon Palace all year round. I stayed there for one night, what is strange about getting some on me?"

"As for this hair..." Su Ye took the strand of hair from her hand and blew it away into the wind. "Revered Master used her power to treat my injuries; under the agitation of Spiritual Qi, her hair danced, and it's not impossible for one or two strands to fall, right?"

"It's you, though." Su Ye leaned into her ear, his voice low and magnetic. "Blocking me here early in the morning and asking all these questions. Could it be... Second Junior Sister is jealous?"

Boom! Jiang Wanyin's originally scrutinizing Aura instantly collapsed. Her pretty face turned red in a flash. "Who... who is jealous! Don't flatter yourself!"

She slapped Su Ye's hand away and retreated a few steps in a panic. But in her eyes, besides shyness, there seemed to be more inquiry and... some kind of indescribable emotion.

"Hmph! If you won't say it, then don't! But I'm telling you, Senior Brother, a woman's intuition is very accurate. There is... definitely something shady between you and Revered Master!"

After saying this, Jiang Wanyin stamped her foot, turned into a red streak of light, and flew away as if escaping.

Watching her departing back, the smile on Su Ye's face gradually faded. He rubbed his chin, thoughtful. "This girl is too smart. Seems like I need to be careful in the future. However... conquering this kind of thorny little wild cat seems even more interesting."

Su Ye shook his head and stretched. Whatever. Go back and catch up on sleep first. He still has to go to the Cold Moon Palace to "report for work" tonight. After all, the "Cold Poison" in Revered Master's place cannot be cleared in just one or two times. The burden is heavy and the road is long. ...

Meanwhile, deep in the Primordial Demon Abyss, inside a palace built from piles of bones, a figure wearing black robes, covered in thick Devilish Qi, suddenly opened their eyes. Two rays of blood-red light instantly pierced through the Void Realm.

"Trash! That trash Zhao Wuji! Holding the Array-Breaking Demon Nail I bestowed upon him, he still hasn't accomplished the task?!" The angry roar shook the entire palace, causing it to tremble.

"And that immortal slaying flying dagger... That is the Aura of a supreme treasure I sensed in an ancient ruin! Why would it appear in the Primordial Origin Holy Land?"

The demonic figure was silent for a moment, then let out a bone-chilling cold laugh. "Hehehe... Primordial Origin Holy Land. Su Ye..."

"It seems I must prepare a big gift for you all. Since that brat wants to go on an expedition to the Demon Abyss in three months, then I, in this Demon Abyss, will dig his grave!"

"Pass down the order! Awaken... the Seven Sons of the Heavenly Demon!"