"Pavilion Master Gou, the Combat Master Hall's Hall Master Xing and I have witnessed the matter with our own eyes.
Wu Shi's anxious voice sounded in the room.
"The matter with our own eyes?"
The elder continued. "As a master teacher, you should know that there are some things that you can't judge based on what you see with your own eyes. You have to verify the matter carefully before you can come to a conclusion. Not to mention, a vice pavilion master is involved in this matter! If we go by your verdict and accuse the vice pavilion master of Mingshi Tang of framing a 6-star master teacher from a Tier-1 Empire, what will become of our branch's dignity? "
"This …"
Wu Shi's voice faltered slightly.
The Master Teacher Pavilion was a major power in the Master Teacher Pavilion, and its reputation was of utmost importance. If word were to spread that a vice pavilion master had tried to harm a subordinate beneath him, the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion branch would be utterly humiliated.
"Pavilion Master Gou, what I have said is the truth. Mingshi Tang should set an example for himself. If he were to cover up a crime for the sake of his reputation, what will become of justice in the future?"
Wu Shi paused for a moment before continuing.
It was true that dealing with Vice Pavilion Master Tian would tarnish the reputation of the Qingyuan Empire Qingyuan Empire, but if they didn't do so, the reputation of the number one occupation on the Master Teacher Continent would be tarnished.
"Justice? Is that what you are talking about? Why do I hear that it is Temple Master Tian who has been wronged instead? "
The old man's voice continued, "Tian Qing, tell me everything that happened yesterday in detail!"
"Yes!"
Temple Master Tian's voice echoed in the room.
"This is what happened. Zhong Qingwang was in charge of the defense of the city, and he captured the vice pavilion master of the Hongyuan Empire Poison Temple, Mingzhen. Using the other party's intelligence, he annihilated the Jingyuan City branch of the Poison Temple … Furthermore, from the vice pavilion master, he learned that there was an extremely formidable poison master known as Sun Qiang hiding in the city, and he could very well pose a threat to the human race in the city. Thus, he captured him and interrogated him, and this Sun Qiang happened to be Zhang Xuan's butler!"
"Since a master teacher is involved, I couldn't afford to be reckless. Thus, Zhong Qingwang approached me, and I had him send someone to invite him over. However, not only did Zhang Xuan refuse to cooperate, he even snatched Sun Qiang away and assaulted Zhong Qingwang …"
"Assaulted him? Temple Master Tian, Zhang Shi's cultivation is only at Saint 2-dan pinnacle whereas you are at Half-Leaving Aperture realm. Isn't it a little too much to accuse him of assaulting you? "
Wu Shi frowned in displeasure.
He couldn't reveal the fact that Zhang Shi was a Celestial Master Teacher, but if the other party wanted to slander him, he would retaliate without mercy.
"The one who injured me wasn't Zhang Xuan but a cauldron in his possession! That cauldron is a Saint intermediate-tier artifact, and its cultivation is on par with mine! "
Tian Qing said.
"That's even more unbelievable to me. How could a master teacher be beaten up by a Saint intermediate-tier cauldron?" Wu Shi shook his head.
Saint intermediate-tier artifacts were indeed formidable, but without a master teacher to wield them, they were unable to bring out their full prowess. For it to pummel a master teacher … who in the world would believe such a thing?
"It doesn't matter whether you believe me or not. If you insist on accusing me of framing Zhang Xuan, then let me ask you this … do I have a reason to do so?"
Temple Master Tian harrumphed.
"This …"
Wu Shi was rendered speechless.
"I am Vice Pavilion Master Mingshi Tang of the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Academy. In terms of standing, I am many times more esteemed than him! As a Seven Star master teacher, my standing far surpasses his as well … Why would I risk ruining my career to deal with a mere principal of a Master Teacher Academy who has nothing to do with me? Even if he were to be killed or stripped of his master teacher license, it would have nothing to do with me! "
Temple Master Tian said.
Wu Shi was rendered speechless by those words.
Indeed, one needed a motive to commit a crime.
No matter how he looked at it, Temple Master Tian did not possess such motives.
His standing was higher than Zhang Xuan's, and more importantly, he was richer than Zhang Xuan … Why would he want to deal with a countryside lad like him?
This didn't make sense!
"Wu Rufeng, what else do you have to say for yourself?"
Pavilion Master Gou's voice sounded once more.
"I … I don't know why Vice Pavilion Master Tian would make a move on Zhang shi, but when I received Zhang shi's distress signal and rushed over, King Zhongqing and Vice Pavilion Master Tian were in the midst of making a move on Zhang shi. If I had arrived a moment later, Zhang shi might have already been killed. This is something that many master teachers and combat masters witnessed with our own eyes.
"Furthermore, the vice head of the Poison Temple whom Temple Master Tian spoke of earlier can testify that it was Zhong Qingwang and Temple Master Tian who threatened the members of the Poison Temple to frame him …" Wu Shi said.
"Are you referring to the poison master named Mingzhen?"
Pavilion Master Gou asked.
"That's right!"
"He died last night!" Pavilion Master Gou harrumphed coldly.
"Died? He's at Mingshi Tang … How could he have died? "Wu Shi could hardly believe what he was hearing.
"How could I know how he died? You were the one who captured him, and he died at Mingshi Tang. Do you think that I will believe you if you say that you don't know anything? "Pavilion Master Gou said.
"Pavilion Master Gou, are you suspecting me?"
Wu shi's tone was filled with disbelief.
"It's not that I'm suspecting you, but I can't help but think about it. You told me that Chen Zhe had committed a crime against master teachers, so you wanted to capture him and interrogate him. I didn't turn you down, but in the end … he died for no reason at all! Mingshi Tang is heavily guarded, and other than you, no one is able to get close to it. If not for torture, how could he have died?
"I have investigated Zhang Xuan, and the two of you have gone through life and death situations together. As such, it's not impossible for him to be biased toward the other party."
Pavilion Master Gou harrumphed coldly. "You have just become a vice pavilion master, so I can understand your desire to make contributions and replace Tian Qing. However … no matter what you do, you need evidence, right? How can I not be suspicious of you?"
"I don't covet the position of the vice pavilion master, and I have no intention of harming Temple Master Tian!"
Wu Shi exclaimed anxiously.
He didn't think that Pavilion Master Gou would actually suspect that he was intentionally framing Tian Qing in order to replace him.
"Alright, I don't wish to discuss this matter any further. I don't care how you fight with each other, but don't do anything that will tarnish the reputation of the branch!"
Pavilion Master Gou interjected. "I have been the pavilion master for more than five hundred years, and even though our Mingshi Tang wasn't able to flourish under my watch, there isn't a single stain on it. Now that I'm going to retire soon, I don't want to be criticized by the headquarter for being the laughing stock of the other empires' Mingshi Tang branches!"
"Pavilion Master Gou, I really don't want to vie for power … Even though Zhang Shi and I have gone through life and death situations together, he refuses to listen to my orders …"
Not expecting Pavilion Master Gou to accuse him of such a crime as soon as he appeared, Wu Shi hurriedly tried to persuade him.
"Enough! I have already said that I don't want to interfere in your affairs, but I don't want to see our Mingshi Tang branch becoming a laughing stock! "Pavilion Master Gou's voice turned cold." Do you not understand what I mean? "
"I … Yes!" Wu Shi clenched his jaws tightly.
"Un, it's good that you understand. Why don't you send someone to bring that Zhang Xuan over and talk to him about this matter? It's one thing if he's obedient, but if he's disobedient and makes a move against a Seven Star master teacher, he won't be able to make a comeback for the rest of his life …"
Before Pavilion Master Gou could finish his words, an impassive voice sounded. Following which, the door to the room opened, and a young man walked in.
"There's no need for that. I'm already here …"
It was none other than Zhang Xuan.
He had only intended to take the Seven Star master teacher examination, but he didn't think that he would be so furious after hearing those words.
He had thought that Pavilion Master Gou was just muddle-headed to entrust a despicable person like Tian Qing to such an important position, but who could have thought that the other party would be a fatuous person who only knew how to lead a stable life?
"Zhang Shi …"
Wu shi leaped in shock, and a panicked look appeared on his face.
From the words that Pavilion Master Gou had spoken earlier, he could tell that Pavilion Master Gou was displeased with the other party. If he were to step forward at this moment and incur the other party's wrath, there would be no turning back.
"Pavilion Master Gou, this is the person who framed me, Zhang Xuan, the principal of the Hongyuan Empire Master Teacher Academy!"
A glint flashed across Tian Qing's eyes as he hurriedly reported.
"You are Zhang Xuan?"
Pavilion Master Gou narrowed his eyes. "A mere 6-star cultivator like you actually eavesdropped on a meeting between a Seven Star master teacher? How dare you!"
"My apologies … I'm afraid that I can't match up to you!"
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
"What did you say?"
Pavilion Master Gou slammed his palm on the table furiously.
He was the head of Mingshi Tang Academy, a master teacher of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy. Yet, a mere principal of a mere Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy dared to speak to him in such a manner.
"Don't you know what I'm talking about?"
Zhang Xuan looked at Pavilion Master Gou calmly and said, "After so many years of knowing Wu Shi, I don't believe that you don't know what kind of person he is. This Temple Master Tian made use of the poison masters to frame me, as well as my student and butler … Instead of investigating the matter, you chose to blame Wu Shi for such despicable acts. Are you blind, or is there something wrong with your head? How can there be such a foolish pavilion master as you in the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Academy? "
"Zhang Shi …"
Not expecting the usually good-tempered Zhang Shi to actually stand up to Pavilion Master Gou and say those words, Wu Shi was so frightened that he nearly went insane.
In the first place, Pavilion Master Gou had already harbored a grudge against him, but this time, there was no turning back.
"How audacious of you! How dare a mere 6-star master teacher disregard the rules and insult a Seven Star pinnacle master teacher? This is a breach of etiquette! Pavilion Master Gou, I'll punish him right now and cripple his cultivation! "
Without waiting for Pavilion Master Gou's response, Pavilion Master Gou raised his palm and charged toward Zhang Xuan.
"You dare!"
Wu Shi's face warped in horror, and he hurriedly stepped forward to block Pavilion Master Gou's attack.
"There's no need for that."
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan raised his palm and struck Pavilion Master Gou lightly.
Peng!
Before Temple Master Tian could even process what was going on, he was already sent flying, crashing into the wall, creating a huge depression.
As if swatting away an ant, Zhang Xuan walked forward with a sharp glint in his eyes. His voice grew louder and louder, and soon, it reverberated throughout the entire Qingyuan Empire.
"I have walked all the way from Tianxuan Kingdom to here, and no one has ever dared to frame me or speak to me in such a manner!
"I, Zhang Xuan, as a 6-star master teacher, request the headquarters to …"
"Challenge the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Academy!"
"I won't rest until I die!"
(The second update is here! The climax is about to come. Do you still have a monthly pass?)
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