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Chapter 14 - Basilushan
There were many elders in the Green Edge Sword Sect, but the nine elders held the most authority in the Green Edge Sword Sect.
Each of the nine great elders were extremely powerful elders, and their position in the Green Edge Sword Sect was only second to the sect master of the Green Edge Sword Sect.
And the white-bearded old man on the main platform was ranked ninth amongst the nine great elders. No one knew what the Ninth Elder's name was, only that he was the Ninth Elder of the Green Edge Sword Sect.
This time, the The outer sect competition was also personally attended by the Ninth Elder.
As a disciple of the Green Edge Sword Sect, Fang Chen had naturally heard of the Ninth Elder, and knew him as well.
He knew that everything that had happened today could be forgotten with just a single word from Patriarch Nine.
That was why Fang Chen had specifically asked Ninth Elder about it. It was because Fang Chen could feel that Ninth Elder was faintly emitting a righteous aura.
”Fang Chen, you have committed a great sin and you even tried to obtain Ninth Elder's forgiveness. It's really laughable.” Ye Lin's master, Elder Liu, said coldly.
Elder Liu's position in the Green Edge Sword Sect was not as high as the nine great elders, but he could be considered to have a higher position than the other great elders.
Hearing the Sixth Elder's reprimand, the other elders also spoke out, as they thought Fang Chen was guilty.
”Fang Chen, you killed the disciples of our Green Edge Sword Sect in front of Ninth Elder. Such a heinous crime, Ninth Elder will never let you off.”
”That's right, Ninth Elder. This kid should be killed.”
”Ninth Elder, I suggest crippling Fang Chen's cultivation and expel him from Green Edge Sword Sect.” Wen Zhengyun said in a low voice.
Wen Zhengyun's words made Fang Chen crease his eyebrows slightly, this Wen Zhengyun wanted to put him to death.
”Wen Zhengyun, why are your thoughts so vicious? To cripple Fang Chen's cultivation, isn't that equivalent to taking his life? ” Jiang He scolded loudly.
”That's right, although Fang Chen killed Xiao Tianyong out of negligence, this is still a legitimate defense. If you have to blame him, you can only blame Xiao Tianyong for using a power that does not belong to him.” Xiao Shan said.
”Xiao Tianyong is the one who broke the rules, Fang Chen is not in the wrong.”
Xiao Shan and Jiang He spoke up for Fang Chen in front of so many elders, causing the latter's heart to be filled with warmth.
At the same time, in Fang Chen's heart, he deeply remembered Elder Liu, Ye Lin, and Wen Zhengyun. These three people had the intention to kill him, and wanted to use this opportunity to kill him.
”Ninth Elder, say something.” Elder Liu asked when he saw that the Ninth Elder didn't say anything.
The other elders also looked at Patriarch Nine, waiting for him to speak.
After all, the competition had been interrupted because of Fang Chen, and this matter had to be settled thoroughly before the competition could proceed smoothly.
Ninth Elder looked at Fang Chen, then looked around and slowly said: ”Fang Chen killing Xiao Tianyong, violated the sect rules.”
Hearing these words, Wen Zhengyun and the rest's faces were filled with joy.
Once the Ninth Elder punished Fang Chen, no one would be able to save him.
Fang Chen was startled upon hearing this, but just as he was about to speak, he heard Ninth Elder continuing to speak.
”However, I do not think that Fang Chen is guilty.”
With a single sentence, it caused a huge uproar. Ninth Elder wanted to preserve Fang Chen's rhythm.
”Ninth Elder, Fang Chen, he …”
Hearing this, Elder Liu's expression changed slightly as he hurriedly said.
However, his words were cut off by the Ninth Elder.
”Xiao Tianyong brought this upon himself, and used a power that does not belong to him. It's not his fault.” Patriarch Nine waved his hand and said.
”Our Green Edge Sword Sect is a famous righteous sect, how can the disciples of our sect use such despicable methods?” The ninth elder asked.
”Alright, let the match continue.” Patriarch Nine said in a low voice.
The other Elders wanted to refute, but they did not dare to refute the Ninth Elder's words.
Finally, because of a single sentence from the Ninth Elder, this storm ended and the competition continued.
”Damn it, he can't die even like this.” Wen Zhengyun said coldly with a gloomy face.
The third round of the competition gradually came to an end. Next was the fourth round of the competition. But because of the time constraints, the fourth round of the competition was scheduled to be held tomorrow.
After the referee's announcement, all the disciples left the Martial Arts Practice Field one by one. Ninth Elder and the others also left quickly.
As Wen Zhengyun left, his eyes revealed killing intent as he glanced at Fang Chen.
”Fang Chen, you are so awesome. Ninth Elder is even helping you.” After everyone had left, Xiao Shan punched Fang Chen on the shoulder and laughed.
”Yes, Fang Chen. I thought that if you killed Xiao Tianyong, you would be punished. I never expected Ninth Elder to be so understanding.” Jiang He was also happy for Fang Chen.
As the night gradually descended, Fang Chen returned to his room after eating dinner.
Although the current him already had the strength to challenge Wen Zhengyun, he still resolutely entered into his cultivation state.
After more than a month of time, Fang Chen had gradually realized that the Ancient Sword Continent was a world where the strong were respected.
On the other hand, if you didn't have the strength, even if you were killed, no one would avenge you. This was the cruelty of reality.
”I have to increase my strength.” Fang Chen shouted in his heart.
If it was the Fang Chen of the past, he would definitely not have such ambition, and would probably be a piece of trash his entire life.
Ever since he had that golden heart, Fang Chen felt that it was constantly changing his body, and even changing his Inherent Skill.
Fang Chen realized that not only was his strength becoming stronger, even his Inherent Skill was becoming stronger.
Fang Chen sat crossed legged in the courtyard. The bright and clear moonlight scattered across his body, and layers of halos appeared.
In a moment, Fang Chen suddenly opened his eyes, and quickly stood up. He took a step forward, and clenched his fists tightly, gathering all the energy in his body into his fists, and fiercely punched out.