eurekapd Chapter 105 Justice
Chapter 105 Justice
The atmosphere in Qingfeng Hall was so solemn that it seemed frozen. Everyone's shocked gazes were directed at Elder Xuanfeng, unable to believe that this highly respected elder was the instigator of the sect's internal strife.
"What else do you have to say?!" The leader of Qingfeng Hall was furious. He crushed the teacup in his hand. The fragments cut his palm and blood dripped through his fingers, but he was completely unaware.
Elder Xuanfeng merely smiled grimly, showing no remorse. Instead, he spoke with a hint of madness, "At this point, what else is there to say? Winners take all, losers take all. I accept defeat! But don't think this is the end..."
"Bold Xuanfeng! You have committed such a heinous crime, yet you still refuse to repent!" Senior Sister Mingyue shouted angrily, unsheathing the sword in her hand and pointing it directly at Elder Xuanfeng.
"Sister, no need to say more. Let me clean up the mess today!" Ren Xiaoyao stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that today's battle was not only to uphold the justice of the sect, but also to protect everything he cherished.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ren Xiaoyao rushed towards Elder Xuanfeng like an arrow from a bow. The two instantly engaged in a battle, swords flashing and energy surging, shaking the entire Qingfeng Hall. Although Elder Xuanfeng was powerful, Ren Xiaoyao gradually gained the upper hand with his extraordinary talent and flexible moves.
"Well done, Junior Brother Xiaoyao!"
"Defeat him! Avenge our dead fellow disciples!"
The surrounding disciples cheered for Ren Xiaoyao, their eyes full of hope, hoping that this young and promising junior brother could save them from the darkness.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd. "Look!" a disciple exclaimed, pointing outside Qingfeng Hall. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a white-haired old man walking in, surrounded by several disciples.
"Master!"
"It's the former leader!"
Everyone was suddenly excited. The former leader was highly respected and enjoyed extremely high prestige in the sect. His appearance undoubtedly gave everyone a shot in the arm.
The former headmaster's gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Ren Xiaoyao and Elder Xuanfeng, and said in a deep voice: "Xuanfeng, you still don't plead guilty?"
When Elder Xuanfeng saw the former head, his expression suddenly became even uglier. He had never expected that the plan he had worked so hard on would fail.
"Hmph, even if you have more people and more forces, don't even think about making me surrender!" Elder Xuanfeng roared, suddenly took out a black pill from his arms and swallowed it in one gulp.
"Oh no! That's a banned drug!" The former leader's face changed drastically and he exclaimed.
Before he finished speaking, Elder Xuanfeng's body began to swell rapidly, and a violent aura burst out from his body, like a wild beast about to lose control...
"Xia Lin, hurry!" Ren Xiaoyao suddenly realized something, turned his head abruptly and looked at Xia Lin in the crowd, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
"Got it!" Xia Lin replied without hesitation, her clear eyes gleaming with determination. She quickly pulled out an exquisite jade slip from her bosom, held it aloft, and declared, "Everyone! I have irrefutable evidence that Elder Xuanfeng has colluded with foreign enemies and murdered fellow disciples! Don't let him deceive you!"
The crisp sound was like thunderclap, echoing in Qingfeng Hall. Everyone was stunned, and their eyes fell on the jade slip in Xia Lin's hand.
Upon seeing this, Elder Xuanfeng's face suddenly changed and he roared, "You little girl, stop slandering me! I act in an upright manner, how can you slander me at will?!" He suddenly grew in size and tried to stop Xia Lin, but was stopped by Senior Brother Tiexue who was quick-eyed and quick-handed.
"Elder Xuanfeng, what do you mean? Are you afraid?!" Senior Brother Tiexue shouted sternly, pointing the sword in his hand directly at Elder Xuanfeng's throat. The cold chill made him feel frightened.
Xia Lin ignored Elder Xuanfeng's roar. She injected her true energy into the jade slip, and suddenly, a screen of light appeared out of thin air, clearly displaying the contents of the jade slip before everyone's eyes. On the screen of light, there was a scene of Elder Xuanfeng conspiring with a mysterious person. His sinister and vicious words were horrifying.
"This...how is this possible?!"
"How could Elder Xuanfeng do such a thing?!"
"We were all deceived by him!"
The evidence was irrefutable. The disciples, who had once harbored a shred of hope in Elder Xuanfeng, felt as if they had fallen into an icy cave, their hearts filled with anger and disappointment. Their beloved elder had turned out to be a completely despicable villain!
"Don't believe the slander! This is all fake!" Elder Xuanfeng was still making his last struggle, but his excuse seemed pale and powerless in the face of the hard evidence.
Ren Xiaoyao seized the opportunity and stabbed Elder Xuanfeng's vital point with the long sword in his hand like a venomous snake. Although Elder Xuanfeng's power increased dramatically after taking the forbidden drug, his mind was affected, becoming manic and irritable, unable to exert his full strength.
"Puff!" The long sword pierced his shoulder, blood splattering. Elder Xuanfeng screamed and stumbled back, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.
"Xuanfeng, what else do you have to say?!" The head of Qingfeng Hall was heartbroken. He never thought that the confidant he had promoted would actually betray his master and do such a heinous thing!
"Hahaha... The victors are kings and the losers are bandits. I have nothing to say!" Elder Xuanfeng laughed wildly, looking like a madman. "But don't get too proud too soon. I'll be waiting for you in hell!"
Before he could finish his words, several black-clad disciples from the sect's law enforcement team descended from the sky and surrounded Elder Xuanfeng. The leading law enforcement officer looked at him coldly and said in a deep voice, "Elder Xuanfeng, you are suspected of rebellion and murdering a fellow disciple. These crimes are unforgivable. Come with us!"
Elder Xuanfeng was powerless to resist and could only allow the law enforcement team to take him away. He turned around, his resentful gaze sweeping across the crowd, finally landing on Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin. A cold smile curled up at the corner of his mouth, as if foreshadowing something...
"Xiaoyao, are you okay?" Senior Sister Mingyue asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.
"I'm fine." Ren Xiaoyao shook his head, but his eyes followed the direction where Elder Xuanfeng left, and he felt a little uneasy in his heart.
Silence fell in Qingfeng Hall. Everyone stared at the empty elders' seats, lost in thought.
"Qingfeng, look..." The former leader broke the silence and looked at the Qingfeng Hall Master beside him, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.
The former head's words were like a pebble, stirring ripples on a tranquil lake. Everyone came to their senses, their gazes fixed on the Qingfeng Hall Master. He had always been known for his integrity and fairness, and held considerable prestige within the sect. Now that Elder Xuanfeng had fallen, his succession to the position of Elder was naturally the unanimous choice.
"Qingfeng, please don't refuse. The sect is in need of personnel right now, and it's your responsibility to help!"
"Yes, Qingfeng, just agree to it!"
Under everyone's persuasion, the Qingfeng Hall Master took a deep breath and slowly stood up. He glanced at the familiar faces and said in a deep voice, "Since everyone trusts me so much, then I will respectfully obey your orders. From now on, I will do my utmost to uphold the reputation of the sect and protect the safety of my fellow disciples!"
The Qingfeng Hall Master's words were sonorous and powerful, earning applause from the entire room. The birth of a new elder also meant that the sect would usher in a new chapter.
As a newly appointed leader, Elder Qingfeng launched a resolute and decisive campaign to overhaul the sect. He abolished many unreasonable regulations, promoted a group of talented and virtuous disciples to key positions, and strengthened the ideological education of the sect's disciples, striving to prevent such incidents from happening again.
During this internal turmoil within the sect, Senior Sister Mingyue and Senior Brother Tiexue performed exceptionally well, making significant contributions to exposing Elder Xuanfeng's conspiracy. Elder Qingfeng specifically commended them at the sect assembly and rewarded them each with a top-grade magical weapon as encouragement.
"Mingyue, Tiexue, you are both pillars of the sect. I hope you will keep up the good work and make greater contributions to the sect!" Elder Qingfeng said earnestly.
"Disciples will remember the elders' teachings!" Senior Sister Mingyue and Senior Brother Tiexue answered in unison, with a determined light flashing in their eyes.
After the sect conference ended, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin walked side by side on their way back. They looked at the rolling hills in the distance, their hearts filled with emotion.
"Xiaoyao, thanks to you this time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous." Xia Lin said sincerely, with gratitude flashing in her clear eyes.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled slightly and said, "Xia Lin, there's no need to be so polite between you and me. Besides, if you hadn't arrived in time this time, I'm afraid..."
Before Ren Xiaoyao could finish his words, Xia Lin gently interrupted him. She raised her head, looked at Ren Xiaoyao firmly, and said, "Xiaoyao, we..."
Before Xia Lin could finish her words, Ren Xiaoyao gently interrupted her. "Xia Lin, there's no need to be so polite. Besides, if you hadn't arrived in time this time, I'm afraid..." He paused, the image of Xia Lin desperately blocking his way emerged in his mind, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. "In short, we've experienced life and death together, and we've protected the sect together. We will continue to walk the road together."
Xia Lin blushed when she heard this, but she didn't avoid Ren Xiaoyao's gaze. Instead, she nodded firmly. "Okay, let's go together."
After this turmoil, the entire sect reveled in the joy of surviving. Elder Qingfeng diligently led the sect, and under his leadership, the sect experienced a new lease of life. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin became legendary heroes among the disciples. Their deeds were woven into stories and circulated among the disciples, inspiring even more young disciples to bravely uphold justice.
Ren Xiaoyao wasn't blinded by his sudden fame. He knew that strength was the foundation of his success. He practiced even harder, constantly improving his skills. Xia Lin remained by his side, offering help and support. The two of them fought side by side, and their bond gradually blossomed through repeated trials and tribulations.
The sect has returned to its former tranquility, with disciples practicing in the morning light and sparring in the sunset, creating a peaceful scene. However, beneath the calm surface, there is a subtle undercurrent.
That day, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin were practicing their combined attacking skills in the back mountains. The setting sun made their figures appear particularly slender.
"Xiaoyao, have you felt something strange lately?" Xia Lin suddenly stopped and frowned slightly.
"Strange? What's strange?" Ren Xiaoyao also stopped and asked in confusion.
Xia Lin pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I always feel like someone is secretly observing us, but every time I look back, I can't see anything."
Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled. He knew that Xia Lin had always been very sensitive. If she said so, then the story must be true. "Could it be..." A thought flashed through his mind, but he immediately rejected it.
"What's wrong? Did you think of something?" Xia Lin keenly caught the change in Ren Xiaoyao's expression.
Ren Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, then finally shook his head. "Nothing, maybe I'm just worrying too much."
Xia Lin wanted to say something else, but she saw Ren Xiaoyao looking into the distance with a serious expression, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
"What's wrong?" She followed Ren Xiaoyao's gaze and saw something flash by behind a big tree not far away...