Chapter 659 (1/2)
Chapter 659: 659
”Fifth Elder, you…” The Third Elder was obviously in pain as he said those words . His facial features were contorted as he tried to struggle out of the vines holding him in place .
He then dropped onto the ground with a loud thud .
”Third brother, I know what you want to say . However, I can no longer watch as you get humiliated by this brat . Even if it costs my t.i.tle, I will make sure he dies!” The Fifth Elder stared at the fallen Third Elder as he said .
After speaking, he cast his gaze at the Pavilion Leader Mu Qingfeng, who was sitting on directly beneath the stone tablet within the Heaven Academic Altar . He then knelt down on one knee .
A series of sighs echoed through the room .
Mu Qingfeng swept his glance across the four Majesties and the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples before fixing his gaze upon the Fifth Elder .
”Fifth Elder, are you really do this?”
”Please accept my decision!” The Fifth Elder nodded as he said .
”Alright then . From now, you will be stripped of your status as the Fifth Elder and rendered as an ordinary disciple . You will guard the Heaven Dao tablet for ten years as punishment!” Mu Qingfeng said after staring hard into the eyes of the Fifth Elder .
”I thank the Pavilion Leader for his graciousness . I, Li Lingyu, will follow your orders!” The Fifth Elder bowed slightly towards Mu Qingfeng before he stood up .
The surrounding Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples and the four Majesties also cast their glance at the Fifth Elder as no one spoke .
A sneak attack .
No one had any qualms about Mu Qingfeng's decision . After all, being stripped of the t.i.tle and ten years of guarding the Heaven Dao tablet was a fitting punishment .
When the Fifth Elder stood up . His gaze once again fell onto Fang Zhengzhi . His white robe fluttered menacingly even without the aid of the wind as he eyes shone with a bladed resolve .
”Young lad, you should feel honored that I am giving up my t.i.tle in exchange for your life!” The Fifth Elder slowly walked towards Fang Zhengzhi after he said those words .
”Honored?” Fang Zhengzhi stared at the incoming Fifth Elder and naturally understood his intentions .
Just how important and precious was the t.i.tle of a Heaven Dao Pavilion Elder?
The Fifth Elder simply made a sneak attack . Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi was someone of no importance and background .
To be demoted to an ordinary disciple after such a small mistake was truly a testament to the strict discipline elders in the Heaven Dao Pavilion had to follow .
Should Fang Zhengzhi then really feel honored?
All of a sudden, Fang Zhengzhi started laughing . He glanced around him and stared into the countless indignant gazes from the disciples . He also stared into the calm faces of Mu Qingfeng and the four Majesties .
The survival of the fittest?
It seemed like the Sage Realm played by the same rules as the Empires .
It was survival of the fittest through and through .
However, the empire placed more emphasis on ident.i.ty, background, and factions, while within the Sage Realm, more emphasis was placed on individual worth . One could have a strong ident.i.ty in the Sage Realm, though your potential and prowess often played a more important role .
”It seems like I will not be walking out of the Heavenly Pavilion today?” Fang Zhengzhi slowly rose from the ground and wiped the blood at the sides of his mouth, revealing a radiant smile .
”That's right!” The Fifth Elder nodded his head and cast his glance on Fang Zhengzhi while the character on his forehead glowed brighter .
”Let's go!” Fang Zhengzhi did not say anything else, nor did he care about the gazes around him . Nothing mattered now .
”Die!” The Fifth Elder moved as he said .
The emerald brilliance flowed from his body and turned into countless thorn vines . It went straight towards Fang Zhengzhi with lightning speed .
However, the moment Fifth Elder launched his attack…
A crimson brilliance appeared behind him . It had a cold and chilling presence that reminded one of the abysses . Even the air became exceptionally cold .
”Hm?” The Fifth Elder stopped in his tracks as a hint of surprise flashed through his eyes . However, he reacted quickly and send his palm flying in that direction immediately .
”Hm?” The Fifth Elder stopped in his tracks as a hint of surprise flashed through his eyes . However, he reacted quickly and send his palm flying in that direction immediately .
Boom! A loud explosion could be heard .
Following which, a figure flew backward . Countless crimson crystal-like objects shattered in the air, raining down in the Heaven Academic Altar .
”Yan Xiu?”
”Why would he attack the Fifth Elder?”
”What is going on?”
If the Fifth Elder had attacked Fang Zhengzhi, the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples could understand Yan Xiu's actions . However, Yan Xiu seemed to be attacking the Fifth Elder without any reason . This was preposterous .
The reason?
Why was Yan Xiu doing this?
Not only could the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples not understand this, even the candidates, who took part in this examination together with him, was confounded . They stared at Yan Xiu, who had taken five steps backward in disbelief .
”Yan Xiu, what are you doing?” Lin Mubai swiftly stood up as he said . Apart from being surprised, he was also perplexed .