Master?

The expressions of the many Golden Core True Men present became stiff, and then they all turned pale with shock.

He Dongsheng was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, with almost thirty years of age and this level of cultivation, which was not considered outstanding across the Beimang Branch.

Yet, the many Golden Core True Men present still respectfully referred to He Dongsheng as the little ancestor, precisely because of the master behind He Dongsheng.

At just over a hundred years of age, he achieved the Peak of Nascent Soul Great True Monarch, overseeing one of the thirteen main veins of Taiyi Sect, and was just a step away from reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm through the comprehension of the Longevity Immortal Technique - Mu Chunqiu.

The ancestors of Taiyi Sect once remarked that Mu Chunqiu had the makings of an immortal.

Mu Chunqiu temporarily resided in the Mang Mountain Branch, which once delighted the upper echelons of the sect, especially since even two Peak of Nascent Soul Great True Monarchs voluntarily offered their Cave Mansions to Mu Chunqiu.

In the eyes of the sect's upper echelons, if Mu Chunqiu could achieve Divinity Transformation in the Mang Mountain Branch, the branch could borrow some of the Divinity Transformation prestige to resolve the hidden danger of the sect not having a Divinity Transformation overseer for a millennium.

Even if Mu Chunqiu did not breakthrough, the Mang Mountain Branch could still gain some goodwill, which was wholly beneficial to the entire sect.

It is precisely because of this that, as Mu Chunqiu's only disciple, He Dongsheng held an extraordinary position in the Mang Mountain Branch, and even Nascent Soul True Monarchs had to show respect to He Dongsheng.

He Dongsheng claimed that Mu Chunqiu wanted to see Lu Yan, did it not mean that Lu Yan had caught Mu Chunqiu's discerning eye?

Realizing this, the many Golden Core True Men immediately looked at Lu Yan with changed expressions.

With Mu Chunqiu—an unequivocal orthodox descendant of Taiyi Sect—acknowledging him, who in the entire Taiyi Sect would dare to claim that Lu Yan had ulterior motives?

Among the many Golden Core cultivators, none was as nervous as Mo Yangzi.

Upon hearing He Dongsheng's address of Lu Yan, Mo Yangzi's face turned ashen, and he couldn't help but curse Elder Xiao inwardly.

"That damn Xiao Han, you keep saying Lu Yan is just a fraud, but never mention losing your position or Lu Yan's ties with True Monarch Mu."

"You fool, just how much information have you been hiding?"

Thinking of this, Mo Yangzi even began to suspect whether he had somehow offended Elder Xiao and whether he was being intentionally set up using Lu Yan as a pawn.

At a time when everyone's thoughts were varied, Lu Yan was a bit surprised that Mu Chunqiu would invite him.

However, he had stirred up a big commotion in the Mang Mountain Branch precisely to showcase his talent, facilitating future contact with Mu Chunqiu, and now it was exactly as he had hoped.

"Since True Monarch Mu invites me, I naturally comply, though I do have some other matters here."

As he spoke, Lu Yan glanced towards Mo Yangzi.

He Dongsheng, upon hearing this, questioned a Golden Core Peak True Man:

"True Man Wen, I remember Taiyi Sect strictly forbids internal disciples from private dueling, and leveraging one's cultivation to oppress others is an absolute taboo.

Regarding today's incident, I hope for an explanation."

Questioned by He Dongsheng, True Man Wen wiped sweat from his forehead and forced a smile saying:

"Little ancestor, your point is valid.

According to the sect's rules, Mo Yangzi, abusing his position to oppress and destroy sect property, should be stripped of his duties and sent to guard the Yinfeng Cave for ten years."

Upon hearing this response, He Dongsheng explained to Lu Yan:

"The Yinfeng Cave was accidentally formed as a special spirit land after the Dragon Vein Feng Shui Formation was set up by several Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

The Yinfeng Cave contains Yin Fiend Gale from the depths of the Nine Netherworlds; anyone without a condensed Divine Soul would have their soul scattered upon contact, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot stay inside for more than a month consecutively.

For a Golden Core early stage True Man, a ten-year guard duty at Yinfeng Cave is indeed a severe punishment."

Mo Yangzi, although his face was unsightly, also felt a slight relief in his heart.

While guarding Yinfeng Cave is a grueling experience, fortunately, it poses no life-threatening danger to a Golden Core True Man. Once the ten-year sentence is over, he can restore his status.

Taking ten years of hardship to avoid Lu Yan's hostility might not be a bad thing.

Faced with the current situation, Lu Yan simply shook his head, stating:

"Brother He, you misunderstand me; my issue with Mo Yangzi is not a personal vendetta, but rather that Mo Yangzi is very likely already tainted by external evil influences."

With these words, the many Golden Core True Men present abruptly changed their expressions, and Mo Yangzi furiously exclaimed:

"Nonsense!"

"How could I possibly be associated with external evil influences?"

"This is an unfounded accusation!"

Mo Yangzi was nearly driven mad with urgency; if merely violating sect rules, the worst he could face was punishment, but external evil influences were entities everyone sought to eliminate, involvement with which could lead to destruction of cultivation at best, or complete obliteration of the soul at worst.

Lu Yan wasn't just trying to punish him; he was intending for his death!

Even True Man Wen, putting away his worried expression, looked towards Lu Yan with a serious expression.

"Accusations involving external evil influences require substantial evidence."

Lu Yan being able to say this naturally meant he had confidence.

In the past, when Lu Yan faced oppression from Elder Xiao, he briefly activated the Human Emperor Banner causing a looseness in the seal over the Profound Vagina Door, revealing a trace of its aura.

That aura entwined around Xiao Shang, transforming into a Heart Demon and heightening hostility towards Lu Yan, and subsequently spurred Elder Xiao to set a trap for Lu Yan, forcing him to use the Human Emperor Banner to free the Profound Vagina Door.

When Lu Yan discovered Mo Yangzi's invitation card in his storage pouch, he felt a certain wariness towards the name Mo Yangzi.

Later, upon arriving at the Mang Mountain Branch, Mo Yangzi, based solely on a few words from Xiao Shang, displayed hostility towards Lu Yan and subsequently attempted to lethally strike him without hesitation. The abnormality revealed in all this information bore a striking similarity to Xiao Shang's Heart Demon entanglement.

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