Chapter 334 - Ling Feis Treachery (1/2)
The Elders had a bad premonition the moment they heard the voice, but before they could rise to their feet, they saw Perfected Immortal Zhong Li attacking Xiao Chen with his palm from the outside. The formidable attack came whirling like the gale, making the frame of the doors quake.
Perfected Immortal Guyang immediately inserted himself in front of Xiao Chen and took the hit. Their palms collided loudly, producing a force strong enough to shake even the hall enforced with a grand Defensive Formation. Dust gathered on the beams of the roof rained down. Outside the hall, dozens of tiles crashed to the ground. Qingluan and Ziyun’er immediately flanked Xiao Chen to protect him after seeing this.
“Old Friend Zhong Li, please remain calm. The blame is not on Hero Xiao…” Perfected Immortal Guyang sighed, retrieving his palm.
Perfected Immortal Zhong Li wore a red long gown and a murderous expression on his face. Zhong Buhui wasn’t just his eldest disciple but also his illegitimate child. His face contorted with sorrow and rage as he pointed at Xiao Chen. “The followers of the Devil’s Practice killed my disciple, but yet you protect them. Very well, very well indeed…”
Ling Fei couldn’t keep the sneer off his face. Perfected Immortal Guyang sighed. “It’s indeed worthy of lament that our two young heroes died at the hands of the followers of the Devil’s Practice. Rest assured, Old Friend Zhong Li. We will surely inform the League of this and have them do their utmost to arrest the murderer. It’s also a way of giving the world an explanation.”
“Giving the world an explanation? Very well, let it be so.” Senior Xingxiu walked into the hall as well. He wore a cyan and indigo robe with Stars Talismans embroidered all over. Unlike Perfected Immortal Guyang who was crying for blood, his face was stunningly devoid of expression. However, his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Chen.
Perfected Immortal Guyang sighed. “The Abyss of Devil’s Aura may have something to do with the Nether World. When the time comes, it must be sealed. Perhaps your help will be needed then…”
“Report!” A disciple in cyan wanting to report news interrupted him, running inside the hall anxiously. Third Elder dressed in red looked frosty. He chided, “What made you so flustered? Speak!”
The disciple trembled with fear. His voice shook as he said, “O-O-Outside! There’s a crowd outside charging up! Unknown hordes of people are also gathering under the mountain, saying they’re here to find the… Devil’s Practice spy! They’ve beaten up so many Senior Brothers!”
“Such audacity!” Third Elder flew into a rage. With a solemn expression, Perfected Immortal Guyang slammed his palm on the sandalwood side table and crushed it into pieces. “Summon the Immortals’ League immediately. Tell them to send reinforcements over to suppress the crowd and prevent schemers from taking advantage of the chaos!”
“Yes!” The cyan-robed disciple retreated out of the hall. Before long, another disciple came running in. “The crowd is demanding to see the eighteen people who went to the Abyss of Devil’s Aura. They’re…”
Voices erupted in unison before he could finish, sounding both near and distant. “Uproot treachery and eliminate evil! Rectify our Orthodox Path! Followers of the Devil’s Practice must be put to death! Uproot treachery and eliminate evil! Rectify…”
The voices grew closer and closer, sending tremors down the frame of the doors along with it. Several disciples outside the hall turned pale from fright. They stared helplessly at the mass of humans heading toward the Pure Harmony Hall. Judging by their mood, it seemed that they were determined to tear apart the entire hall.
The Elders immediately flew out of the hall. Perfected Immortal Guyang imbued his voice with Qi and yelled, “Remain calm, my friends! We have found a solution to our problem! Please allow me to carefully…”
“We don’t want to listen to your one-sided explanation! We want to see those eighteen people! Just what is the League scheming that you refuse to let us see them?” the impassioned mob cried.
Right then, yet another two disciples came bearing more news. “Bad news, First Elder! Many are charging up the mountain, demanding to see the eighteen people! Perfected Immortal Qing Chen, Perfected Immortal Tai Yi, and Master Xuanji can’t hold them off anymore! Please go and take a look immediately!”
Perfected Immortal Guyang heaved a deep sigh. He turned around and addressed those behind him. “Junior Brothers, I’ll leave this to you. I’ll go and take a look over there.” He turned into a sword light and flew in the direction of the public square.
Now that Perfected Immortal Guyang was gone, the mob of hundreds began to force their entry into the hall. The Elders stepped forward to stop them. Third Elder said solemnly, “That’s enough! The group that investigated the Abyss of Devil’s Aura is here! Do you think they’ll run off? Please head to the public square for now!”
Xiao Chen and the rest finally stepped out of the hall. Suddenly, a dozen or so figures charged over. It was the remaining members of the Hidden Fragrance, Li Muxue, and Murong Xian’er.
“Brother Xiao Chen!” A teary-eyed Murong Xian’er threw herself at Xiao Chen.