C167 mastery (1/2)

Everyone was shocked. In the next moment, they saw an old figure in his fifties or sixties appearing at the entrance of the building. The old man was slightly thin, and the skin on his face was slightly wrinkled. Judging from the aura he emitted, he was definitely an elder with considerable seniority.

Ruo Ying, You Zhong and the rest all had a change in expression, and they all bowed respectfully, ”Greetings Fifth Elder.”

Fifth Elder? Han Chen could not help but be startled, wasn't the one who wanted to accept Huayun City as his direct disciple the Fifth Elder?

”En!” Fifth Elder let out a light snort, raised her old eyes slightly, and her gaze landed on Han Chen, ”You're the one that defeated Huayun City in one move?”

Han Chen was startled, could it be that the other party was going to add insult to injury? He nodded and cupped his hands together before replying in a low voice, ”Yes, I am.”

Then, his gaze swept across You Zhong and the rest. ”You few clearly know that you are not allowed to take action in the Spirit Gathering Tower, but you still went against the rules. ”He deserves to be punished, he really deserves to be punished.”

”Fifth Elder.” You Zhong hurriedly opened his mouth to explain, and said, ”Fifth Elder, we did not make the first move.” Pointing his finger at Han Chen, he said, ”He first injured Fei Hao, and disciple took the initiative to teach him a lesson.”

”Yes, Fifth Elder.” The other two You Zhong companions voiced their agreement.

”Oh? ”Is that so?”

”Heh.” Han Chen chuckled, a few traces of sarcasm could be seen on his face, ”Then Senior Brother You Zhong, why didn't you guys interrupt my cultivation while I was cultivating, causing me to be seriously injured first?”

”You?” You Zhong frowned, and was about to retort.

Fifth Elder shouted in a cold voice, ”Enough, I can see what is happening here clearly.” This Elder has not reached the point where my eyes are blurry and my vision is blurry. ”

Hearing this, the atmosphere immediately became quiet. You Zhong lowered his head, looking unsatisfied. However, he didn't feel too conflicted. He thought that since he was the Second Elder's direct disciple, the Fifth Elder would not punish him severely no matter what.

”You Zhong, as the direct disciple of the Second Elder, you know it's illegal. I order you to bear the thirty strokes of the staff, and go to the Law Enforcement Hall tomorrow to receive your punishment. ”

You Zhong frowned, although he was unhappy, but he nodded his head, ”Yes, Fifth Clan Elder.”

”Fei Hen, if you interrupt the training of others, I order you to bear the punishment of sixty staff strokes.” When your injuries are healed, go to the Law Enforcement Hall and receive your punishment. ”

”Yes, Fifth Elder.” Fei Ming replied weakly in a low voice, his face turning into that of a bitter gourd.

”As for Han Chen.” His lips moved slightly as he said in a flat voice, ”Although you have a reason to fight someone in the Spirit Gathering Tower, I will punish you by sending you to the inner wall of the Spirit Gathering Tower to think for seven days.”

”Really?” So light? ” You Zhong could not help but shout out.

”What is it? You think that this elder's punishment is unfair? ”

”Me?” You Zhong's voice paused, upon contact with the sharp gaze of the other party, he could only swallow the words at the corner of his mouth. disciple has no objections. ”

”That's for the best.” The fifth elder glanced at him unhappily before performing several hand signs consecutively. A white circle of light suddenly appeared on the side near the wall. Han Chen, in these seven days, you are not allowed to leave the halo without permission. Otherwise, you will be severely punished. ”

”Yes, Fifth Elder.” Han Chen nodded, he knew that the other party had already given him the greatest amount of grace. One must know that the punishment at the Law Enforcement Hall was not something that could be defended against using raw power. Compared to You Zhong and Fei Hao, it was much lighter.

Han Chen slowly walked towards the light circle. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, he turned around and looked at the crowd, and in the end, his gaze landed on Ruo Ying. Senior Sister Ruo Ying, can you help the next one? ”

”Hmm?” Ruo Ying could not help but be taken aback, her face revealed confusion, ”Tell me.”

”After you go out later, go find a girl called Ming Ruo. She's my younger sister. I'll have to trouble you to tell her that I am cultivating here and not to worry. ”

Everyone knew about the name Ming Ruo. The news of the Fourth and Fifth Elders fighting each other wanting to take her as their direct disciple had long ago spread throughout the entire Mystical Peak.

Ruo Ying was startled for a moment, then nodded: ”Okay, it just so happens that I want to see her too.”

”Mm, thank you very much.” Han Chen smiled in gratitude, and stepped into the light circle. When he put both feet into the ring, the scene in front of him changed dramatically. All he could see was the endless darkness. Other than that, there was nothing else.

Even the Fifth Elder, Ruo Ying and the others disappeared from her sight. Han Chen was secretly shocked. It seems like these seven days of reflection on the wall wasn't as simple as he had imagined.

On the other hand, the people outside the light circle could see Han Chen inside. However, seeing the confused look on the other party's face, everyone understood what was going on. It could be possible that the Fifth Elder had set up some sort of barrier there, causing the environment inside and outside to be mistaken.