Hearing Zhang Yan's words, the room suddenly quieted down. After a while, Huo Zhi Yan spoke coldly, "Fine, we'll put this matter aside for now. Zhang Yan, do you know that a disciple of the sect has reported you for colluding with the Three Pools of Lake Demons?" Zhang Yan paused for a moment before bursting into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, "I'm a direct disciple of the sect, but I gave up on the path to the heavens and instead colluded with a monster? Senior Brothers, you actually believe this? Could it be that you've been thinking too much during cultivation and have become muddle-headed? "This excuse was so clumsy that Zhang Yan couldn't help but snort disdainfully.
Hu Zhili didn't respond to Zhang Yan's sarcasm. He waved the horsetail whisk in his hand and said, "Zhang Yan, that day, you sent a flying sword message saying that more than a dozen demonized disciples broke into the island and wantonly slaughtered the disciples stationed on the island. However, what the disciple who reported you said was completely different from what you said. He said that when those demonized disciples arrived that day, Tu Song was experienced and prudent and refused to open the seal no matter what. However, you stepped forward and killed Tu Song, snatched the token, and let those demonized disciples in."
Zhang Yan laughed, "Senior Brothers, you really know how to invert right and wrong. If this is the case, then this island should have already fallen into the hands of the monster. Why would I need to send a golden sword message?"
Huo Zhiqi sneered, "The disciple who reported you said that Martial Nephew Ning arrived in time that day. Seeing that the situation was not good, you knew that you couldn't succeed, so you hurriedly killed all the disciples who broke into the island and used the golden sword to send a false report of this matter, so that you could clear your name in time." Hu Zhili stroked his beard and said slowly, "We have also investigated. On that day, there were a total of fifteen disciples who were possessed by Mihuo. According to the letter in your golden sword, you and Tu Song were together that day. You tried to dissuade him, but he didn't listen, so after the restriction was activated, you died a violent death. But why were you unharmed when Tu Song was killed? You're only at the first level of the Mystic Light Realm. If it wasn't for the fact that there was something fishy going on, how would you have been able to defeat fifteen people by yourself? "
Zhang Yan was impressed by the two Daoren's words. The two of them were able to turn the situation around with just one sentence. Moreover, they were able to make it sound plausible.
However, that was all there was to it. Anyone with a brain would know that this was absolutely impossible. He couldn't be harmed in the slightest. Otherwise, the Punishment Disciples of the Upright Purity Courtyard wouldn't have needed to send these two people to capture him.
These two Daoren's must have some ulterior motive for saying that in front of him.
Zhang Yan thought for a moment and sneered inwardly. He more or less understood their intentions.
These two didn't really want to bring him down. They just thought that he was young and easy to bully. Thus, they used words to scare him into thinking that they had something on him. They wanted to force him to agree with what they said earlier and disassociate Fang Hong from this matter.
As long as he lost his footing or became timid, he would be tricked by them and be manipulated by them. If it was someone else here, they might really fall for the two's aggressive questioning and threats and do what they wanted.
Zhang Yan sneered in his heart. This method could be used against others, but using it against him was the wrong method.
Huo Zhi Qi saw that Zhang Yan was silent and thought that he was afraid. This time, Qincang School had suffered a big loss and Ge Shuo would definitely not be able to protect himself. However, Fang Hong was Enlightened Master Zhu's favorite disciple and Enlightened Master Zhu didn't want him to suffer.
However, no one could testify for him. The disciples that were saved from the island weren't important enough and their words were not convincing at all.
However, Zhang Yan was a True Disciple and his status was different. As long as he could prove that Fang Hong had tried to dissuade Ge Shuo, then the higher-ups would naturally be able to extricate him.
However, in Enlightened Master Zhu's view, Zhang Yan was a disciple under the care of Enlightened Master Meng and Enlightened Master Sun. Naturally, he wouldn't do as they wished, so this matter wasn't easy to handle.
Huo Zhi Qi and Hu Zhi Li, although their cultivations were low, thought that they could handle this matter. Thus, they volunteered to persuade Zhang Yan in front of Enlightened Master Zhu.
In their view, Zhang Yan was only a disciple that had not even been in the sect for a year and was not even twenty years old. What could he know? As long as they threatened him a little, he would be scared to the point that he could only obediently cooperate.
Originally, they wanted to play some tricks to deal with Zhang Yan. However, among the disciples that were brought back from the island, there was a disciple called Mo Tian Hua. This person stood up and said that Zhang Yan had slaughtered his sect's disciples. After hearing this, they couldn't help but be overjoyed. After that, they came to see Zhang Yan full of confidence.
Hu Zhi Li also felt that there was a way out of this matter. After exchanging glances with Huo Zhi Qi, he softened his tone and said, "Junior Brother Zhang, don't be anxious. There are still many doubts in this matter that haven't been investigated clearly. This matter isn't without room for negotiation. As long as you are willing to testify for Senior Brother Fang Hong and truthfully tell us the details of those ten days, we will naturally exonerate you and not let you be wrongly accused.
Zhang Yan, however, sat there with a faint smile and said, "Two senior brothers wanted to ask just now, how did I win against those fifteen people by myself? Let me show you. "
Just as the two Daoren were in a daze, they suddenly felt a chill on their bodies. A sharp murderous intent pervaded the inner room.
All of a sudden, a bright light burst forth and a sword pellet as bright as a star leaped out from the top of Zhang Yan's head. It shook in the air and split into two, then two into four, then four into eight. The eight sword pellets shone brilliantly in the air as they wandered around.
This scene shocked the two Daoren quite a bit. Huo Zhi Qi exclaimed, "Light separation method? It can actually split into eight swords in one breath? "Hu Zhi Li also had a face of disbelief and said," Could it be an illusion? " Zhang Yan snorted lightly. With a thought, the two of them only saw a blur in front of their eyes and the eight sword pellets suddenly fell on their heads.
The two Daoren were shocked and hurriedly dodged. However, the room was narrow and the sword pellets seemed to have sealed off their paths. Regardless of whether it was useful or not, they could only force out the profound light on their bodies and move forward to meet it.
However, the eight blue rays passed through them and didn't manage to block them in the slightest. They could only watch in horror as the sword pellets slashed toward their necks.
Just as the two of them thought that they were going to die, the sword light suddenly retracted and everything returned to silence. It was as if everything that had happened just now was really an illusion.
Zhang Yan swept his gaze across the two of them and felt a chill run down their spines. "Senior Brothers, even if another fifteen people came, I would still kill them with one strike, let alone fifteen." …
The two Daoren were still in shock when they felt that something was missing from their faces. They couldn't help but stretch out their hands and touch it, only to realize that their beards had been cut off.
At this moment, the two of them were looking at Zhang Yan with fear in their eyes. Although they had cultivated for hundreds of years, their aptitudes were too low and it was hard for them to get rid of their worldly desires. Thus, they were only able to become deacons in their respective courtyards. In that instant, that killing intent had chilled their hearts. It almost made them think that Zhang Yan was really going to kill them.
Hu Zhili's beard was cut off and his robes were in disarray. He was in an extremely sorry state. He trembled as he stood up. He wanted to say something but didn't dare to. He pulled Huo Zhi Qi and whispered, "Senior Brother, let's go. There's no need to talk so much with this junior. He will know his place one day." Huo Zhiqi had rolled a few more times on the ground and was covered in dust. He was in a worse state than Hu Zhili. He nodded his head shakily and did not dare to stay any longer. Together with Hu Zhili, he hurriedly rushed out of the room and rode two rays of light as if he was fleeing for his life.
After the two of them left, Zhang Yan lowered his head and pondered for a while. Then, he smiled and returned to his room to meditate.
Ten days passed in a flash. Ever since the two Daoren left, no one else came to disturb him. He knew that there must be a few factions within the sect secretly fighting over this matter. His own sect could not interfere. Returning to the sect now would only cause trouble, so he was happy to stay here and enjoy the peace and quiet.
At noon that day, he was studying a part of the [True Shape Formula] when he suddenly heard the sweet sound of a bell. Someone was singing in the sky, "Stepping on the immortal clouds to travel the eight desolate lands, crossing the Milky Way's stars to cross dangerous passes. If you want the Longevity Fruit, you can come to Bu Tian House if you are fated."
This voice clearly came from the clouds, but it clearly rang in his ears.
When Zhang Yan heard the three words "Bu Tian House", he couldn't help but be frightened. Without the slightest bit of hesitation, he suddenly took out his sword, and a blue light flew into the sky.
After reaching the clouds, he searched in the direction of the voice. After about twenty li, he saw a short and amiable looking Daoren sitting in an octagonal pavilion, drinking by himself. Seeing Zhang Yan come up, he clapped his hands and said, "Wonderful, wonderful thief, you are the first fated person today." Zhang Yan stepped into the pavilion, cupped his hands, and said, "Qincang School's Zhang Yan pays his respects to Senior." Bu Tian House was one of the ten major sects of the Mysterious Sect. However, the disciples of this sect were the most mysterious. No one knew where the sect was located. Moreover, there was something strange about this sect. Some of the sect's elders would often bring bamboo buildings, pavilions, palaces, and other objects to roam the world in search of "fated people". If a disciple of the Dao met them, and if they were compatible with them, they would definitely be able to obtain some benefits from them.
Daoren laughed and waved his hand, then pointed to a seat in the pavilion.
Zhang Yan understood and went forward to sit down. Not long after, in the distance, another person came from the Red Cloud Pavilion.
This person was a valiant young man in white clothes and a crown, and he possessed an extraordinary bearing. There were two beautiful and enchanting women following behind him. After he stepped into the pavilion, he glanced at Zhang Yan's face before he walked forward and bowed respectfully to the old Daoist. He said, "Junior Chen Tong greets Senior Pu Yuzi."
Daoren laughed, and said, "Don't come here. Even if I know your Senior, it has nothing to do with you."
The young man didn't mind. He chose a seat and sat down. It just so happened that he chose the seat opposite of Zhang Yan, and the two beauties stood behind him.
There were a total of four seats in the pavilion. Currently, Daoren, Zhang Yan, and the valiant young man each occupied one seat, leaving only one seat.
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