What would come would eventually come. Very quickly, the Eastern Tang's Principal Elder and the East Continent's Disciplinary Elder, who had come from afar, arrived at Overlooking Abyss City.
The King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom had also come along with the East Continent's Law Enforcement Elder.
This sovereign of the Eastern Tang Kingdom had actually rushed over to Overlooking Abyss City.
The matter had occurred in the Eastern Tang, so the Eastern Tang Kingdom naturally expressed its concern. However, as the monarch of a country, for the monarch to actually leave the capital and come to the borders of the Eastern Tang was still beyond everyone's expectations.
Although it was explained to the outside world that the Sealing Dragon Abyss's tidal surge was unusual and of great importance, possibly endangering half of the Eastern Tang's territory, which was why the King had personally come.
However, in the eyes of Xu Chuan, Wen Ningzhi and the others, they felt that this monarch had most likely come for Yan Zhaoge.
The arrival of the Disciplinary Elder was obviously disadvantageous to Yan Zhaoge, and the Principal Elder of the Eastern Tang, Yan Xu, was also a member of Yan Zhaoge's second apprentice-uncle's faction.
With Yan Zhaoge's status there, it was naturally impossible for him to obtain a confession through torture. However, the pressure he faced was clearly not small.
The King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom and Yan Zhaoge's father were old friends from their youth. This time, he was clearly here to support his nephew.
The Sacred Sun Clan had been encroaching heavily on the Eastern Tang Kingdom in recent years, but the main reason why Broad Creed Mountain was still able to hold the upper hand in the Eastern Tang was that the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom was inclined towards Broad Creed Mountain.
When the news came, Xu Chuan was not happy but worried. Wen Ningzhi was not worried but happy.
The arrival of the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom was admittedly a great help to Yan Zhaoge, but the arrival of this bigwig in itself meant that it would not be easy for Yan Zhaoge to pass this trial this time. The clan's Disciplinary Hall was getting serious, to the point that even the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom could no longer sit still.
Si Kongqing and the other young disciples might not be aware of the relationship between them, but they could all feel the suffocating atmosphere of an impending storm.
Outside the great hall, Yan Zhaoge turned to look at them, smiling, "They are questioning me, not you. Don't be so nervous."
Everyone forced a smile and didn't say anything. A young female disciple, carrying a small radiant spirit cat, gathered her courage and said, "Senior apprentice-brother Yan, I believe that nothing will happen to you."
Yan Zhaoge smiled, turning and entering the great hall first.
Upon entering the hall, Zhang Xuan saw two people sitting side by side on the main seats.
An old man with a calm and serene expression on his face who emanated an aura of authority without being angry, was Broad Creed Mountain's Disciplinary Elder in the East Heaven Region.
The other middle-aged man, while dressed in bright yellow casual clothes, naturally exuded the majesty of a king. He was the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom.
Seated below the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom was a wizened old man with a stern expression on his face. He was precisely Broad Creed Mountain's Principal Elder in the Eastern Tang Kingdom, Yan Xu.
Seated next to Yan Xu was the original owner of this place, Broad Creed Mountain's Acting Elder in the Eastern Tang Kingdom's Overlooking Abyss City, Xu Chuan.
At this moment, Xu Chuan was looking straight ahead, but deep in his eyes, there was a hint of worry.
Yan Zhaoge entered the Great Hall, calmly greeting everyone.
After exchanging greetings, the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom and Yan Xu did not speak as they sat quietly, leaving the matter of questioning to the Eastern Continent's Disciplinary Elder.
The Disciplinary Elder looked at Yan Zhaoge and calmly said, "Junior apprentice-nephew Yan's great victory over Chao Yuanlong this time has not tarnished the reputation of my Broad Creed Mountain. First of all, this is worthy of celebration."
"However, after that, you will have to chase the unconscious Chao Yuanlong and the other Sacred Sun Clan disciples out of the central region of the Sealing Dragon Abyss."
"In the course of the battle, it wasn't just a simple victory, but rather a deliberate attempt to humiliate Chao Yuanlong, disfiguring him, and then whipping the other Sacred Sun Clan disciples."
"The above is the Sacred Sun Clan's story; is there any falsehood in it?"
Yan Zhaoge answered mildly, "It's basically true."
The Disciplinary Elder asked, "Do you have anything to say?"
Yan Xu added, "Now, it is no longer a matter of you and Chao Yuanlong's personal battle."
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Chasing them out of the central region of the Sealing Dragon Abyss is because that region is of great use to our clan. At the same time, it has to be kept a secret. Naturally, we cannot allow the Sacred Sun Clan people to continue staying there."
The Disciplinary Elder looked over, "Oh?"
Yan Zhaoge nodded, "That is a place where Nine Evils congregate. I need that place to conduct experiments and upgrade the Internal Crystal Furnace."
The King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom was also aware of the matter of the Internal Crystal Furnace, and he was one of the few people outside of Broad Creed Mountain who knew about it.
The Disciplinary Elder asked, "That place no longer exists, right? Do you have any proof for your explanation? "
Yan Zhaoge answered frankly, "The Internal Crystal Furnace that I brought with me into the Sealing Dragon Abyss was lost, and the actual item is indeed gone. However, using this furnace, I was able to forge a mid-grade artifact within a short period of time. The young disciples of the clan who were with me all witnessed this, and can testify to it."
As the one with the highest cultivation amongst the disciples, Sikong Qing was the first to be questioned.
"Senior apprentice-brother Yan's words are true; this disciple and the others were all present at the time."
Yan Xu looked at Sikong Qing, "How much do you know about the Internal Crystal Furnace? Do you know the principles behind its operation, and how could you determine whether what you said was true or false? "
Sikong Qing answered neither too quickly nor too slowly, "This disciple's understanding of the Internal Crystal Furnace is limited, and was indeed unable to determine the situation at the time. Everything I said was based on what I could see with my own eyes."
"Whether or not senior apprentice-brother Yan prepared a mid-grade artifact in advance, and then used a concealment technique to replace it with a mortal artifact in order to deceive the heavens, this disciple's cultivation is unable to determine. However, that jet-black sabre is undoubtedly a mid-grade artifact."
"Whether or not the place where Nine Evils congregate has any effect on the Internal Crystal Furnace, this disciple does not know, but this disciple does recognize the place where Nine Evils congregate."
Hearing her words, everyone gave her a look. The place where Nine Evils congregate was something that most people would not even have heard of, much less know of.
Yan Xu looked at Sikong Qing, nodding slowly, not saying anything more.
The King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom opened his mouth for the first time, "According to Miss Sikong's description, that place indeed has the characteristics of the place where Nine Evils congregate."
The Disciplinary Elder nodded, "That's right."
"The place where Nine Evils congregate does not always exist. As time passes, there is the possibility of it disappearing." He looked at Yan Zhaoge, "Because of the Internal Crystal Furnace, if you delayed it, you might have missed the opportunity. You acted according to the situation and chased away the Sacred Sun Clan disciples, which could not be considered a mistake."
"If it can be confirmed that it can further increase the effectiveness of the Internal Crystal Furnace, not only will you not be guilty, you will instead be meritorious."
"As for the Sacred Sun Clan, the clan will naturally handle it; there is no need for you to make an appearance. However, if a disciple of the Sacred Sun Clan of the younger generation challenges you, seeking you for a spar, you will have to deal with it yourself."
Yan Zhaoge laughed, "This is only natural."
Although the Sacred Sun Clan's strength was a level higher, as a Sacred Ground on the same level as the Sacred Sun Clan, even if Broad Creed Mountain judged Yan Zhaoge to be in the wrong, it would still be their own internal punishment, while they would definitely face it head-on against outsiders, not showing any signs of weakness in front of the Sacred Sun Clan.
Even if it was an internal punishment, in a situation like this, it would also not be too severe. It would only be to teach the clan's disciples not to be frivolous and impetuous, causing unnecessary trouble for the clan.
Yan Zhaoge knew that what came next was the real highlight.
Indeed, the Disciplinary Elder changed the topic, "The matter of the Sacred Sun Clan will temporarily end here. Regarding the death of our clan's disciple Ye Jing in the Sealing Dragon Abyss, as the Martial Scholar leading the group, do you have anything to say, junior apprentice-nephew Yan?"
Yan Xu continued, "Within the shrouded black fog, what exactly did you do to cause Ye Jing to be so resentful and unresigned before his death?"
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