NOVPUBXiao Guizi, a noble person, a pure person, a person who has risen above base interests.
In his performance just now, from the initial helplessness and compromise, to the painful inner struggle and sadness, to the eventual intolerance and defiance against it all.
He vividly portrayed all the psychological activities of a person who encounters injustice but lacks the power to right it.
Looking at Xiao Guizi’s expression, the Great Elder couldn’t speak for a long time, and even he himself began to somewhat believe it.
"Was Zhong Xin really that kind of person before?"
The Great Elder was about to say something when he saw Xu Qingshan wave his hand and speak indifferently, "Let’s put an end to the matter of Zhong Xin’s death; now that he’s dead, let’s not bring up his past deeds in the future.
Great Elder, you have lost your discretion today."
"I understand," the Great Elder said after a moment of silence, nodding his head, knowing what Xu Qingshan meant, that the matter should be laid to rest, and there was no need to investigate the cause of Zhong Xin’s death any further.
The Great Elder glanced at Xu Zimei, sensing that Zhong Xin’s death absolutely had nothing to do with the Blood Demon, but was inseparably linked to Xu Zimei.
But now, without evidence, he couldn’t do anything to Xu Zimei, and not only had he failed to seek justice for his disciple, but he had also been humiliated by having his disciple’s corpse desecrated.
Even Xiao Guizi seemed to be taking the opportunity to scold by innuendo.
The Great Elder turned to look at the other Elders, who, like him, belonged to the Elder Faction; none of them were willing to speak for him at this moment.
Because everyone knew that to bring down Xu Zimei, sufficient evidence was necessary to take him down in one fell swoop before pressuring Xu Qingshan.
A line of questioning with absolutely no logic like the present one would be meaningless unless Xu Zimei himself acted foolishly and confessed.
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After leaving the main hall, Xu Qingshan found Xu Zimei alone and asked, "Zhong Xin was killed by you, wasn’t he?"
"Everyone will die," Xu Zimei gave a noncommittal answer.
"Yes, but everyone also has a line in their heart about how to be a person. What is your line?" asked Xu Qingshan.
"To have a clear conscience and follow my heart," replied Xu Zimei.
Upon hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Xu Qingshan fell silent for a moment and surveyed Xu Zimei carefully.
Such a big change, it hasn’t been long, and he found he could somewhat no longer see through his son.
"To have a clear conscience, just make sure you don’t take the wrong path," Xu Qingshan said, nodding.
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After seeing off his father, Xu Zimei also prepared to leave the True Martial Holy Sect and head to the Pure Moon Divine Realm.
This time, he didn’t let Lin Ruhu and Xiao Guizi follow, but decided to go alone.
Previously, Ruhu had integrated the Heavenly Gang Fierce Tiger Body, and now, having obtained so many Blood Demon Crystals, once he fully assimilated them, both his strength and potential would undergo a qualitative improvement.
Xu Zimei wasn’t a nanny; he had provided Lin Ruhu with the Heavenly Gang Fierce Tiger Body and the cultivation technique of the Tyrant Emperor.
He had given him a good start; as for Ruhu’s future achievements, they depended on Lin Ruhu himself.
Xu Zimei would no longer interfere much with Lin Ruhu’s cultivation.
As for Xiao Guizi, since he had always been working for him, Xu Zimei certainly wouldn’t treat him unfairly.
He gave Xiao Guizi a fire series cultivation technique from the Fiery Emperor and the legacy of the Ancestor of Wind, along with the Blood Demon Crystals obtained in the Blood Demon Secret Realm.
If Xiao Guizi could refine all of these, even if his potential didn’t reach that of Lin Ruhu, who might integrate a Battle Body, he would still be no ordinary match.
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The gentle morning sunlight drifted down, and a few faint white clouds lazily floated across the sky.
Xu Zimei walked on air, his speed of travel having increased significantly since he reached the pinnacle of the Empty Vein Realm.
Having just left the True Martial Holy Sect, Xu Zimei saw someone flying over from the side.
He glanced over and realized it was none other than Ren Pingsheng.
"Have you been waiting for me here all this time?" Xu Zimei asked.
"Young master, I have destroyed the Heavenly Sword Sect," Ren Pingsheng nodded and replied.
"I know, and you did well," Xu Zimei said with a smile.
Had Ren Pingsheng not destroyed the Heavenly Sword Sect in advance, Xu Zimei wouldn’t have encountered Nie Xingqing, and it would have taken much effort to seek the self-portrait of the Ancestor of Wind, who desired the World Pearl.
Surprised, Ren Pingsheng gave Xu Zimei a look and said, "After I destroyed the Heavenly Sword Sect, I was seriously injured.
I have just recovered from my injuries. Where are you planning to go, young master?"
"I’m preparing for a trip to the Pure Moon Divine Realm. If you have no other matters, you might as well join me," Xu Zimei proposed.
He took a look at Ren Pingsheng, whose cultivation had stabilized at the peak of the Esteem Vein Realm.
They had first met when Ren Pingsheng was but a practitioner in the Empty Vein Realm.
Further down the path of martial arts, the opening of the Vein Gates became increasingly difficult.
Xu Zimei didn’t know how many benefits the other party had gained from the legacy of the Sun Devouring Emperor, but the change in him was indeed significant.
The two then set off together, heading towards the Pure Moon Divine Realm.
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At this time, in an unknown corner of the Extreme West Region.
Chu Yang had just killed the last guardian of the passage, his entire body drenched in blood.
Had it not been for the "Eternal Resentment" that made him numb to the pain, Chu Yang wasn’t sure if he could have made it this far.
The blood soaked his entire being, painting him crimson; Chu Yang crouched down, ingesting some healing pills and wrapping his wounds with bandages and gauze.
The long-term blood loss made his consciousness blurry, and he nearly collapsed after his vision blurred.
Within the ring, the Reincarnation Elder sighed and said, "Little Yang, I could have easily helped you overcome this obstacle by lending you my strength. Why put yourself through such injury?"
"Teacher, borrowing your power consumes a lot of your divine soul, and I don’t want you to do that.
Moreover, I can’t become reliant on your strength; I too can manage," Chu Yang stated firmly.
"Ah, you child," the Reincarnation Elder sighed, but a smile of gratification appeared on his face as he spoke, "Go on and see if there’s a Yang Pearl up ahead."
Chu Yang nodded. He was currently in a very majestic castle.
This castle was where the Forgotten Dust Emperor had lived before ascending to the heavens, not located on the Yuan Central Continent but in an isolated space of a different dimension.
To enter this independent space, one must find a Teleportation Array.
Chu Yang had followed the map to locate the Teleportation Array and arrived here.
He walked upward, finally reaching the top of the castle.
On the highest floor inside, there was a large bookshelf and next to it a stone platform. Atop the platform was a box emitting a golden glow.
Chu Yang approached the bookshelf and browsed through some of the books, finding that they were notes recorded by the Forgotten Dust Emperor throughout his life.
