The Taixu Academy's cultivators' sudden attack stunned the old priest.
As the high priest, Yang Ping was furious as he looked at the firewood scattered on the heaven worship platform.
"How dare you! Who are you? How dare you stop the will of the heavens? "
The attacker said in a clear voice,
"I'm the Taixu Academy's first disciple, Jiang Renyi … Since you're wrong, it's only natural that I object."
Yang Ping snorted. "It's not up to you to decide whether it's right or not! It depends on whether the commoners agree or not! "
He had never expected that someone would cause trouble at this critical juncture.
For many years, there had never been a problem with the Jingzhou City's sacrificial ceremony. The only difference was that this year, they were using living people. There were more people coming, and there were quite a few cultivators.
However, he had the support of the people, so he had enough confidence.
The common people were indeed weak … so weak that they were not even comparable to ants. But … in the cultivation world, only someone with a screw loose would "openly" oppose the common people.
Ordinary people were the foundation of cultivators, the foundation that provided new blood.
Reaching the Son of Heaven was in accordance with the will of the people.
It was the same for cultivators.
Making a move against ordinary people in public would definitely incur the disdain and hostility of cultivators. This had long since become an unwritten rule in the cultivation world.
As expected —
The commoners began to criticize him.
"This demoness deserves to die!"
"Kill the demoness!"
"You can't protect the demoness!"
…
Jiang Renyi, the Taixu Academy's first disciple, said, "You're a Daoist priest, but you're talking about the Other Tribes' sacrificial method! They even dared to offer sacrifices to the living to deceive the common people and seek personal gains. Who gave you the guts? "
Yang Ping's face darkened, "How dare you!"
"Before the Celestial Emperor, Primal Qi gives birth to all things," Jiang Renyi said in a clear voice, "I've already told you … I'm from the Taixu Academy! You're just a Daoist priest, yet you're spouting nonsense! Sin cannot tolerate a soul, evil cannot tolerate ugliness? Who taught you that? "
With that said, the cultivators present felt that it made sense.
No matter how loud the cries of the common people were, they could only shout a few words. They could not influence the will of the cultivators.
Cultivation in Great Yan used one's thoughts to forge theories, and theories were used to guide one's cultivation. None of the three major sects of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism had such a ritual. On the other hand, the shamans of the foreign races were somewhat similar. The cultivators who entered the official schools had a deeper understanding. The words of the Taixu Academy's disciple shocked the others.
This rhetorical question made Yang Ping take a step back.
Pa, pa, pa …
The white-robed cultivator from the Hengqu Branch applauded.
The applause was so sudden that it easily attracted everyone's attention.
"As expected of the Taixu Academy's first disciple. I agree with the Taixu Academy. This old priest has the face of a Great Yan, but he has the filthy soul and ugly thoughts of an Other Tribesman. I suggest … we kill him first! "
"Kill him!"
"Kill him!"
The members of the Hengqu Branch shouted in unison, their shouts shaking the heavens.
As the Essence Qi surged, it complemented each other and became even more resounding.
The Taixu Academy's first disciple, Jiang Renyi, cupped his fists and said, "Thank you for your support, everyone …"
He looked around and said to the people again, "My fellow villagers, don't be deceived by them. Open your eyes and take a look. Is the girl tied up there a demoness?"
On the wooden frame.
The girl blinked her large eyes curiously as she looked at everything before her.
Jiang Renyi said again, "Old geezer, you have no regard for human life. Aren't you going to admit to your crimes?"
Yang Ping took another step back.
When he saw that the situation was bad, he stomped his feet and leaped into the air.
If he did not run, he might have been able to argue. After all, it was all verbal accusations without any concrete evidence. Yang Ping's escape stunned the people.
"Trying to run?!"
Zhang Can, the elder of the Hengqu Branch, drew his sword and flew into the air. Primal Qi surged. Five energy swords spun around his sword as he pushed with his palms.
The energy swords shot forward.
Yang Ping was a low-ranked cultivator who had not even entered the Brahman Sea realm. In just a blink of an eye, five energy swords pierced his back.
Bam! Bam!
A blood-curdling scream rang in the air as he fell from the sky.
"Someone with wild ambitions like this should've been punished a long time ago!" Zhang Can shouted.
"Good! Good kill! "
Jiang Renyi, the Taixu Academy's first disciple, looked at the girl on the wooden frame and said loudly, "On my master's orders, I'll bring her back to the academy and deal with her later."
"Wait!" Zhang Can raised his hand.
"Do you have a problem with that?"
"What gives the Taixu Academy the right to take her away? Do you have no respect for the Hengqu Branch? "Zhang Can said coldly.
Something stirred in Jiang Renyi.
The purpose of both parties' visit was clear now.
"The Hengqu Branch wants to meddle in this as well?" Jiang Renyi's eyes were sharp.
The Taixu Academy's disciples were already in formation.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! The Hengqu Branch's cultivators unsheathed their swords.
"Those who have nothing to do with this, retreat!"
When the people saw that the situation was bad, they retreated like the receding tide.
They retreated until they were outside the heaven worship platform.
Lu Zhou and Hua Chongyang were the only ones who remained where they were.
It was difficult for them not to draw attention to themselves.
The Hengqu Branch and the Taixu Academy's disciples looked over.
"Those who have nothing to do with this, scram!" Zhang Can shouted.
Hua Chongyang shook his head. "I have a good suggestion."
"Hm?" Zhang Can and Jiang Renyi exchanged a look.
"Why don't we ask about her attitude?"
Hua Chongyang pointed at the girl on the wooden frame.
Everyone was fighting over her, but nobody paid attention to her attitude. How could they convince the others?
Upon hearing Hua Chongyang's suggestion, the Hengqu Branch and the Taixu Academy exchanged a glance.
"I agree."
"I agree."
The representatives from both sides looked at the girl on the wooden frame.
At this time …
Jiang Renyi looked at the girl and said, "Don't be afraid … Why don't you come back to the Taixu Academy with me? As long as you're willing to go back with me, I'll give you anything you want. "
Jiang Renyi forced himself to remain calm, for fear of scaring the girl.
The girl glanced sideways at Jiang Renyi. Her gaze lingered on him for only a second before she shook her head.
"Hahaha … Haha …" Zhang Can laughed and said, "Jiang Renyi, you'd better give up … Girl, follow me back to the Hengqu Branch. The sect leader will personally teach you how to cultivate! All the senior brothers and sisters of the Hengqu Branch are your arms! "
The girl turned to look at Zhang Can and shook her head.
Zhang Can: "…"
When she shook her head, the people from the Taixu Academy laughed as well.
Hua Chongyang said loudly,
"Miss, what's your name?"
Hua Chongyang looked at the girl on the wooden frame.
Lu Zhou, who had been silent at the side, was growing more and more interested in this girl.
What kind of person could make so many sects fight over her and even promise to give her such generous benefits?
Hua Chongyang's question caught everyone's attention.
Yes, they had said so much and even killed the person who wanted to sacrifice the girl, but they still did not know her name.
Lu Zhou looked at the girl again.
The girl was still shaking her head in confusion.
She struggled with her hands. The rope was already loose from the impact of the energy. With just a bit of force, it fell to the ground.
She raised the item in her hand and said softly, "Conch."
"Conch?"
Hua Chongyang smiled faintly. "Alright, I'll call you Conch … I'll take you with me. What do you think?"
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