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Yan Zhaoge brought Shi Jun and Shen Ying along, gradually flying out of the Star Shifting Sea.
As they flew, Yan Zhaoge pondered on some matters whilst finally being able to divert some of his attention to the beam of the Divine Palace that he had just obtained.
With the powerful Northern Ocean Clone and the pillar of the Divine Palace assisting him, it had become much easier for Yan Zhaoge to refine the beam of the Divine Palace.
Comprehending the numerous profound runes on the beam, Yan Zhaoge gained much more as many memories that had been buried deep within his heart were brought to the fore.
Some memories of before the Great Calamity.
After leaving the Star Shifting Sea, Yan Zhaoge regained his wits. At the same time, the Northern Ocean Clone raised his sensory abilities to the maximum, beginning to search the surrounding heavens and earth.
Very quickly, a few powerful auras surfaced in the distance, resembling lighthouses specialized in signalling as they were extremely eye-catching.
Yan Zhaoge immediately adjusted his direction, moving in that direction.
In the distance, a small island appeared where the sea and the sky met.
Yan Zhaoge and the Northern Ocean Clone instantly arrived above the small island. They saw that there were many different factions on the island as well as many people waiting there.
While Yan Zhaoge still could not recognise all the people of the Vast Ocean World, he at least recognised the unique characteristics of their attire.
Other than Xu Fei and those of Changli Mountain and those of the Blood Dragon Sect, Yan Zhaoge could already see that Water Crystal Palace, Myriad Sword Pool, Spirit Rhino Island, the Spirit Returning Sect and the Blazing Wind Sect were all present.
Not a single one of the Seven Pillars of Good was missing.
A disciple of a Changli Mountain guest Elder abducting an ordinary female disciple of the Blood Dragon Sect would not have caused such a great disturbance.
However, if the one abducted was the daughter of the Chief of the Blood Dragon Sect who had also killed the grandson of Nian Chen, number three of the top ten Transcending Mortality experts of the Vast Ocean World, this would be no small matter.
It would depend on whether Changli Mountain would support Shi Jun. If they did, a great battle between the two peak sects of Good would erupt at any time.
Seeing Yan Zhaoge and the Northern Ocean Clone, most of the people on the island were stunned.
The faces of those of the Blood Dragon Sect were all sunken to the point that water might drip out.
They had already heard of Yan Zhaoge's battle with Nian Chen. Still, they had not known that Yan Zhaoge had already found Shi Jun and Shen Ying before them.
Xue Fei said that he had found Shi Jun's whereabouts and gathered everyone here to wait, saying that Shi Jun would soon appear.
Seeing Xue Fei so confident, the Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioners all thought that Yan Zhaoge was most likely in the vicinity as well. This was the worst possible outcome.
Communication in the Shifting Star Sea was inconvenient. Nian Chen and Shen Shicheng had only just received the news, and they were still on their way here.
Seeing Yan Zhaoge and the Northern Ocean Clone descending from the sky, those of the Blood Dragon Sect all felt rather stifled.
Seeing Yan Zhaoge and Shi Jun together, those of the other sects all came to a realisation as they had the same thought as Nian Chen and Shen Shicheng, "This person actually personally came over Shi Jun-It can be seen that their relationship is not ordinary!"
"This matter will probably be hard to resolve. If this Yan Zhaoge steels his heart to protect Shi Jun, even if Changli Mountain and Water Crystal Palace do not act, it will not be easy for Nian Chen to exact revenge."
As Yan Zhaoge landed on the ground, his gaze swept through the entire area. Without needing to speak, everyone's hearts had already grown solemn.
Seeing that Yan Zhaoge had returned with Shi Jun and Shen Ying, Xu Fei heaved a long sigh of relief.
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Senior apprentice-brother Xu, I have succeeded in bringing Jun 'er back safe and sound."
Shi Jun first bowed to Xu Fei, "Master, I have caused you to worry."
Xu Fei shook his head, "It is nothing for Master. Instead, it is the seniors here who have made things difficult for you."
After greeting Xu Fei, Shi Jun apologised to those of Changli Mountain. They all first shook their heads slightly before their gazes shifted between Shi Jun and Shen Ying.
The Blood Dragon Sect Martial Grandmaster expert now said coldly, "Your disciple has returned safely, yet many of our sect's disciples have died at his hands!"
He stared at Shi Jun, "Raping and pillaging, extremely vicious and evil. When did Changli Mountain become such a place that harbors such filth?"
"Or is it that relying on external reinforcements, you want to rampage unhindered beneath the heavens, doing whatever you please?"
The Changli Mountain martial practitioners all frowned, "What did you say?"
Yan Zhaoge smiled coldly, not speaking. Xu Fei's expression did not change as he said loudly, "Whether it is right or wrong, there should be a public verdict. It is not that your words can convict you."
That Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioner was about to speak when that middle-aged woman who had once visited Changli Mountain raised a hand to stop her companion, her gaze sweeping past Shen Ying, Shi Jun and Xu Fei before finally landing on Yan Zhaoge.
"Two of the people involved are here now. We can all face each other," This female Elder of the Blood Dragon Sect said slowly, "Still, can you first return our disciple to us? Could it be that you want to detain her? "
Yan Zhaoge said mildly, "I am worried that someone might kill her in order to cover up their embarrassment."
While the people of the Blood Dragon Sect feared Yan Zhaoge's might, they all glared furiously at him now.
Yan Zhaoge smiled nonchalantly, "If I let her go, if something happens to her very soon, you can conveniently pin the blame on me. Your sect is very proficient in such matters. Therefore, I feel that this girl would instead be a little safer with me here."
That female Elder sucked in a deep breath, "Under your threat, how would Ying 'er confess the truth?"
Yan Zhaoge swivelled his head to look at Shen Ying, whose face was pale as she said softly, "This is my Master …"
While she was Shen Shicheng's daughter, as Shen Shicheng held the position of Chief, he was burdened with many matters. Therefore, Shen Ying had entered the tutelage of that female Elder to cultivate in.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge smiled mildly, waving his hands.
Shen Ying nodded in thanks, walking towards her Master. Seeing this, the Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioners all heaved a sigh of relief.
The experts of the surrounding sects all focused earnestly on Shen Ying. Whether it was because the Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioners truly did not have such intentions or because of Shen Shicheng's prestige or because it was inconvenient to make a move in front of so many people, Shen Ying was safe and sound.
Seeing this, Shi Jun also heaved a sigh of relief. There were also people who had been observing Shi Jun all this time. Seeing his expression, they all began to wonder inwardly.
The leading Elder of Changli Mountain this time asked loudly, "Everyone has already heard much of what the Blood Dragon Sect has said. Shi Jun, we would like to hear your explanation now. What exactly happened?"
Shi Jun nodded, saying in a clear voice, "That day, this junior came to this island to try his luck, inadvertently finding a spirit medicine …"
He narrated everything that had happened. Along the way, the Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioners were unable to hold themselves back a few times as they glared angrily at him, wanting to open their mouths to curse him.
Each time this happened, Yan Zhaoge's icy cold gaze would sweep over, causing a chill to run down their spines as they forcibly swallowed the curses that were at the tip of their tongues.
Shi Jun's narration was naturally different from the Blood Dragon Sect's version as the two sides were basically poles apart.
When Shi Jun had finally finished with great difficulty and Yan Zhaoge no longer obstructed him, a Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioner roared furiously, "Nonsense! Nian Wei and Shen Ying are childhood sweethearts, loving each other very much. Nian Wei has always been extremely caring towards Shen Ying. How could he have used force? "
Yan Zhaoge asked mildly, "Oh? Is that so? I heard that while the parents of both sides had such intentions, there was no marriage agreement between the two youths. Who knows if it wasn't one of them who was unable to obtain it, finally flying into a rage out of embarrassment? "
That Blood Dragon Sect Elder choked slightly before continuing, "The old Chief and the current Chief have already arranged a marriage agreement for the two of them. This is something that everyone in the sect knows. As an outsider, what would you know?"
The other Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioners began to agree as well, but their gazes all involuntarily drifted towards Shen Ying.
The gazes of everyone present were now focused on Shen Ying as well. (To be continued.)
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