Free Cloud Sect, Main Hall
Elder Zhang was the last one to enter the main hall. The hall was a little dark, and there were chairs on the left and right. The two rows of elders were seated respectfully, and in the center was an altar. The statue of the patriarch was glowing faintly.
Elder Zhang hurriedly bowed to the Patriarch and the Sect Leader. The Sect Leader did not give up his seat immediately. After some time, he said, "You're late, sit down!"
The Sect Leader coughed and said, "Everyone, since we can't come to a consensus, let's follow the rules. Let's invite the Patriarch to take a look and vote."
"I have no objections." Yu Yun Jun replied.
"Then let's begin!"
Someone lit a stick of incense and handed it to the Sect Leader. The Sect Leader looked at the incense burner before placing his hands into the incense burner. He then bowed his head and saw that the Patriarch's statue was glowing brightly.
An image of Pei Zi Yun sat in front of the statue. The red light shone down from the statue, as though he was examining Pei Zi Yun. Yu Yun Jun clenched her fists tightly. She then looked around and realized that all the Elders were looking at her.
"Patriarch, does this person have any other powers, or did he bring any skills with him?" The Sect Leader asked.
"This person has indeed only cultivated for two years, and has no other Dao skills!" A voice could be heard, causing the Sect Leader's face to turn ashen.
The red light flickered and was extinguished. Yu Yun Jun then stood up, "Since that's the case, Elders, please vote!"
Meditation Room
Strictly speaking, this meditation room was not a place to imprison people. On the contrary, it was a place for Daoists to meditate.
Outside the room, it was clear and crisp. There was only a bed, a table and a chair, and a teapot. The floor was made of soft wood, and no sound could be heard when one stepped on it. The room was filled with a fragrant aroma. Not a single window was opened, but the room was very airy.
There were all sorts of exquisiteness, and it was indescribably pleasing to the eye.
Pei Zi Yun wore a white robe and sat on the bed. He looked like he was meditating, but at the same time, he looked like he was thinking about something. He seemed to be thinking about all the things that had happened recently.
'There's no need to fear the Patriarch's investigation. My foundation is very pure, and I've opened the gates of heaven and became a Yin Master. Although I went overboard and killed Song Zhi, it's not a big deal. I did it out of self-defense. What can the Sect Leader do about it? '
"There are guards outside the meditation room at the mountain gate. This is for me to rest and to discuss how to solve the matter of me killing Song Zhi."
A Plum Blossom appeared in front of him, and an information interface appeared. "Mission: Destroy Xie Cheng Dong's forces in Ying Prefecture (Completed)"
"Mission: Break through the Gate of Heaven and become a direct disciple (Incomplete)"
"Let's not talk about this first. Although I relied on my past life's experience to quickly transform my magical power, there are still some hidden dangers. They are not serious, but I need to gradually get rid of them."
Just as he was deep in thought, he heard voices coming from outside.
"Do not speak loudly. I have something to discuss with my Junior Brother. Do you hear me?" A voice rang out from outside. It was Chu Xia who was speaking to the Daoist priest outside.
"Little junior sister, master has ordered that no one is to disturb junior brother Pei." A Daoist outside tried to dissuade her from entering the room.
"If you don't move aside, I shall complain to master and senior uncle that you're bullying me." Chu Xia's voice rang out from outside.
"Don't, don't, don't. Little junior sister, go in. We won't stop you. It's just that master is here. You have to speak up for us. You were the one who forced your way in, not the other way around." The Daoist priest outside had no choice but to speak up to Chu Xia.
"Alright, alright, I know. You don't have to say anything. I'll see what happens to my Junior Brother." Chu Xia replied impatiently.
Chu Xia then pushed open the door and entered the room. She looked at Pei Zi Yun and said, "Junior Brother, hurry and escape. I overheard the Sect Leader saying that he's going to punish you severely. He's going to cripple your cultivation level and kick you out of the sect. He said that you've disrespected the Sect Leader and violated the sect's rules."
Pei Zi Yun looked at the worried Chu Xia and laughed, "Senior Sister, don't worry. I know what to do."
"Junior Brother, you've killed Song Zhi. That's a violation of the sect's rules. Junior Brother, are you sure you'll be fine?" Chu Xia was still worried.
Pei Zi Yun smiled, "The Sect Leader doesn't have the final say in Free Cloud Sect. The other Elders know very well. Besides, the Patriarchs are watching over us. This matter won't go according to the Sect Leader's wishes."
Pei Zi Yun consoled Chu Xia as he heard someone calling out from outside, "Senior Uncle, Senior Uncle."
Soon after, the two Daoist priests outside bowed to him.
The door opened as Chu Xia tried to find a place to hide.
It was Yu Yun Jun. Pei Zi Yun looked over and saw that Yu Yun Jun's expression was normal.
Yu Yun Jun entered the room and saw Chu Xia inside. She frowned and didn't speak. She then looked at Pei Zi Yun and spoke after some time, "Zi Yun, you've let this matter pass."
"No matter how despicable Song Zhi was, he was still the Sect Leader's beloved disciple. Furthermore, he had good relations with the other Elders."
"You've killed him. Although it affected the lives of the disciples of True Element Sect, and you were in the right. However, your status as the Honorary Disciple will be tarnished."
"I can only give you the status of a Core Disciple. The punishment is to allow you to train outside for a year, and not return to the sect. This is your punishment for killing Song Zhi."
"This time, your Master can only fight for you until this point." Yu Yun Jun's expression was somber.
"Many thanks, Master." Pei Zi Yun stood up and bowed. Such a punishment was not worth mentioning. This banishment was to prevent him from being a Core Disciple. He knew in his heart that although he was in the right, he had left a bad impression on the Elders. This would hinder his chances of becoming the Honorary Disciple.
However, regardless of whether it was because of the original owner or Ye Su 'er, Pei Zi Yun could not tolerate it. Even if he had to pay the price, he had to kill Song Zhi.
However, this was a little shameful to Yu Yun Jun, who had always treated him well. She had placed all her hopes on him.
"Zi Yun, today is the day of your appointment. Do not clash with the Sect Leader. Although he is old and disrespectful, he is still the Sect Leader. He is the face of Free Cloud Sect, and it would not be good to go against him." Yu Yun Jun stood behind Pei Zi Yun, helping him tidy up his robes.
"Mm, Master, I understand." Pei Zi Yun stood in front of the mirror and said.
"You're still a Core Disciple now. When you become an Earth Immortal, you can get back at him." Yu Yun Jun said as she tidied up his robes.
"Yes, Master." Pei Zi Yun heard Yu Yun Jun's words and smiled. Indeed, it was better to have a Master.
"Turn around and take a look!" Yu Yun Jun said.
Pei Zi Yun turned around, and Yu Yun Jun sized him up, "Not bad, you look rather handsome."
Within the main hall, the Sect Elders were seated on two sides. The Sect Leader sat on the highest seat. He had an unfriendly expression on his face, and did not look happy at all.
Outside the main hall, many disciples were gathered around. This time, Senior Brother Song Zhi had been killed by this junior brother. It was said that this junior brother's sweetheart was involved, and many of the disciples had never seen Pei Zi Yun before. Hence, they wanted to meet this three-headed and six-armed junior brother of theirs.
Yu Yun Jun sat down. Soon after, Pei Zi Yun walked into the main hall from outside. The crowd split up and looked at Pei Zi Yun from head to toe.
As Pei Zi Yun walked into the main hall, the Sect Leader's expression turned gloomy.
An Elder by the side shouted out, "Core Disciple, the appointment ceremony shall begin."
As soon as the Elder's words were spoken, the statue on top of the main hall lit up. The Patriarch was looking at the main hall from Paradise.
"Pei Zi Yun has broken through the gates of heaven, and is now a Core Disciple." A disciple within the hall carried out a seal and presented it to the Sect Leader.
"You're already a Core Disciple. From now on, you have to prioritize the sect over everything else. Do not make a mistake." The Sect Leader's face was expressionless. His eyes were as deep as an ancient well. He held the seal in his hands as he spoke.
"Yes, Sect Leader." Pei Zi Yun bowed and received the seal. As soon as Pei Zi Yun received the seal, a "weng" sound was heard. His vision blurred, and the image of the Patriarch appeared on top of the statue.
A white haired Daoist with a white beard held a horsetail whisk in his hands. When he saw Pei Zi Yun receive the seal, he waved the horsetail whisk, and a piece of Paradise appeared behind him.
Within Paradise, there were many palaces, and there seemed to be a huge mountain within. All these images flashed by, as if they were resonating with the seal in Pei Zi Yun's hands.
As the horsetail whisk waved, a wave of spiritual energy landed on Pei Zi Yun's body. The Yin Master within his physical body opened his eyes, and a Daoist robe appeared. He held a seal in his hands, and faintly resonated with Paradise.
'In my previous life, I brought my skills into the sect, and was not taught anything. However, the Senior Grand Uncle's memories do have this. This is the pass to Paradise. If my physical body is destroyed, I can enter Paradise. '
With the seal in his hands, every breath he took resonated with Paradise. Pei Zi Yun stepped forward and bowed, "Thank you Senior Grand Uncle. Thank you Sect Leader. Thank you Elders."
"No wonder. Becoming a Yin Master is the only way to become a Core Disciple. If you don't become a Yin Master, when you die, you'll just be a normal soul. So what if you enter Paradise?"
"The ceremony is complete!" The Elders saw that Pei Zi Yun had finished bowing, and shouted out. He had officially become a Core Disciple.
The divine light on the statue dimmed and disappeared. The Sect Leader didn't say anything else. He turned around and left. The surrounding elders and disciples all came up to congratulate him.
"Junior Brother, you're already a Yin Master, and I'm only at the seventh level. When will I ever catch up to you?" Chu Xia stood outside of the crowd, and did not join them. She looked at Pei Zi Yun and felt a little sad.
After the congratulations had dispersed, Pei Zi Yun walked out of the main hall. A Plum Blossom appeared in front of him, as it grew bigger and bigger. It then transformed into an information interface. "Mission: Break through the gates of heaven, become a Core Disciple (Completed)"
Both missions had been completed. But as soon as he clicked on the button to accept it, a Plum Blossom would appear between his eyebrows. Although it would disappear after a few seconds, it was still a mark. Pei Zi Yun was prepared to leave the sect before he clicked on it.
At this point, Chu Xia caught up to him and tugged at his robes. She was clearly unhappy.
"Senior Sister, what's the matter?" Pei Zi Yun looked at Chu Xia and asked. He was curious as to who had angered her to make her look so upset.
"Junior Brother, let me hug you." Chu Xia approached Pei Zi Yun and hugged him. Pei Zi Yun wanted to struggle out of her embrace, but when he thought of how Chu Xia was acting, he allowed her to hug him.
"Ai" At this point, a sigh could be heard. Chu Xia, who was hugging Pei Zi Yun, released him as if she had been electrocuted. Yu Yun Jun looked at Chu Xia before looking at Pei Zi Yun, "Zi Yun, what are your plans now?"
"Master, since the sect has made a decision, I shall leave the sect. I have some ideas, and would like to seek master's help!" Pei Zi Yun then said, "Chu Xia, Liao Qing Ye, and He Qing Qing, please bring them here!"
He then handed over a jade bottle, "Master, take a look!"
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