Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 73 - 071 Questioning the Elder

73: Chapter 071 Questioning the Elder

73 -071 Questioning the Elder

Xiao Ye’s questioning made Gu Chudong’s expression stiffen.

Indeed, he had never actually seen that ferocious beast.

Neither had the other Sect Elders.

They simply estimated the level of the beast and tossed the task to the Outer Disciples.

Or perhaps, Outer Disciples are hardly given attention by the Sect, hence no thorough validation of the risk was made before assigning them the task.

If the higher-ups in the Sect knew that the beast was a Treasure Beast, likely even the mysterious Silver Robed Elder would personally get involved.

“This newbie really has guts to question an Elder,” many Outer Disciples discussed, but deep down they felt secretly pleased.

They had long disapproved of Gu Chudong’s actions, and now they couldn’t help but stand with Xiao Ye.

“Hmph, a mere Outer Disciple dares to question me!” Gu Chudong’s gaze turned icy, as Innate True Qi swept out from his body, making all the Outer Disciples in the Great Hall feel their breathing turn labored.

Feeling the surge of True Qi, Xiao Ye’s eyes slightly narrowed, showing no sign of retreat.

“Early Stage of Innate Realm Fourth Level; sooner or later, I will surpass you!” Xiao Ye’s eyes sparkled with a cold light.

The position of the Silver Robed Elder is often held by those Outer Disciples who didn’t manage to pass the Puppet Tower before the age of twenty-five, and frankly speaking, Silver Robed Elders are essentially those who were eliminated.

Their talents are naturally not that impressive.

Like Gu Chudong, having been in the Chongyang Sect for so many years, yet only at the Early Stage of Innate Realm Fourth Level.

With the Time Tower at his disposal, surpassing Gu Chudong wouldn’t be too difficult.

“Wang Tianxiang, come here!” At that moment, Gu Chudong coldly called out.

Wang Tianxiang shivered and hurriedly ran over.

“You and Xiao Ye went to complete this task together, tell everyone, is this the head of that ferocious beast?” Gu Chudong said meaningfully.

“No!

That ferocious beast possessed the power of a Late-stage Innate Realm Third Level, Junior Brother Xiao couldn’t possibly contend with it,” Wang Tianxiang asserted loudly.

He was aligned with Gu Chudong and naturally spoke in his support.

“Initially, when Junior Brother Xiao and I found that beast, I advised him to leave immediately, but he insisted on completing the task, so I had to return alone.”

“Never thought Junior Brother Xiao failed to kill the beast and simply brought some random beast head to deceive the Elder,” Wang Tianxiang said with an apparent look of pity.

Xiao Ye sneered internally, Wang Tianxiang was truly shameless, spouting lies with eyes wide open, luckily he was prepared; he wanted to see what else these two could come up with.

“Listen, everyone heard, right?” Gu Chudong said, looking smug and addressing the entire Great Hall, “Xiao Ye’s deception of an Elder, a crime unpardonable!”

“Taking on a task for a month and failing to complete it, and not reporting back to the Sect within ten days, add another crime!”

“With these two charges combined, Xiao Ye, as a Silver Robed Elder, I strip you of your cultivation and expel you from Chongyang Sect!” Gu Chudong stated authoritatively, like a supreme divine being passing judgment on a mortal.

Strip of cultivation, expulsion from the Sect!

Hearing these words, everyone was shocked, looking at Xiao Ye with sympathy.

It’s very rare for a disciple of Chongyang Sect to be expelled unless they made a severe error; otherwise, punishment was the most administered.

“Chongyang Sect having such an Elder, truly a disgrace.” Xiao Ye retorted coldly.

“Still daring to insult an Elder, no one can save you today!” Gu Chudong shouted furiously.

At that moment, Xiao Ye turned towards the entrance of the Great Hall and said, “Come in.”

Gu Chudong faltered, then looked towards the doorway, only to see a middle-aged man dressed in coarse hemp clothing walking in steadily.

“Lord Elder, I am a villager from Qingshan Village at the base of that desolate mountain, I can testify for the young hero that this beast head truly belongs to a ferocious beast from our area,” the middle-aged man stated.

What!

The Great Hall fell utterly silent, numerous Outer Disciples looking towards Gu Chudong.

Gu Chudong’s expression darkened.

He hadn’t anticipated Xiao Ye to be so meticulous, even bringing a villager from the mountain’s base.

“Hmph, randomly bringing a beast head and enticing a rural villager to testify for you, do you think this proves you’ve completed your task?” Gu Chudong sneered.

Today, no matter what, he would not let Xiao Ye leave the Great Hall unscathed.

“I brought the beast’s head, you don’t verify and claim it’s fake, I brought a villager to testify, you still claim it’s fake.

Could it be Chongyang Sect is actually owned by the Gus!” Xiao Ye’s eyes blazed coldly, shouting loudly.

Why should he endure in face of Gu Chudong’s oppression?

Others might fear Gu Chudong’s status, but he had no need to care.

If it really came to it, he’d expose that he had already materialized his Martial Arts True Intent.

Given a choice between a genius and a Silver Robed Elder, the Sect would surely choose the former.

The Outer Disciples in the Great Hall were stunned; this was the first time they had seen someone dare to question an Elder like this.

Facing Xiao Ye’s questioning, Gu Chudong was left speechless, his body shaking with anger.

“Really sharp-tongued, I’d like to see if your strength matches your insolence!”

Gu Chudong’s Innate True Qi burst forth, sweeping through the Great Hall like a fierce wind, the weaker Outer Disciples were blown away by this powerful True Qi.

“Hmph!” Xiao Ye’s eyes blazed like the sun, his body surging with combativeness.

Silver Robed Elder or not, there’s no way he would bow his head!

Today, Xiao Ye, even at the cost of serious injuries, must fight Gu Chudong to showcase his unyielding belief.

This is the core of his Martial Arts Heart!

“Step back, are you not embarrassed enough!” Suddenly, an old voice rang out in the Task Hall.

A figure dressed in a golden robe appeared in the hall, his sharp gaze sweeping towards Gu Chudong.

Pfft!

Gu Chudong, as if struck heavily, vomited a mouthful of fresh blood, and stumbled back several steps.

“Elder Lingyang!” Seeing the old man, Gu Chudong’s face changed dramatically, and he hurriedly bowed respectfully, not daring to even breathe heavily.

“It’s the Golden Robed Elder guarding the Chongyang Secret Realm!” Xiao Ye was shocked.

Yes, the person was indeed Elder Lingyang, the Golden Robed Elder from the entrance to the Chongyang Secret Realm.

The Task Hall erupted in excitement.

The Golden Robed Elder in charge of the Inner Sect had actually made a personal visit to the Outer Sect!

Their eyes heatedly fixed on the elderly figure, faces full of admiration.

Silver Robed Elder, at least are strong practitioners of the Sixth Level in the Innate Realm, an existence they could only look up to.

“Young man, you really are stubborn.

Are you not afraid of death?” Lingyang seemed to be scolding Xiao Ye, but a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes.

“Thank you, Elder Lingyang, for your help!” Xiao Ye bowed respectfully.

“Hmm.” Lingyang nodded, then looked indifferently towards Gu Chudong, “I’ve heard long ago that Gu Chudong ruled the Task Hall of the Outer Sect single-handedly; seems the reputation is well-deserved.”

“This…

Elder Lingyang, this is all a misunderstanding!” Cold sweat dripped from Gu Chudong’s forehead, his heart filled with shock and anger.

Elder Lingyang was clearly helping Xiao Ye.

When did Xiao Ye befriend a Golden Robed Elder?

“Hmph, no need to say more.

If I hadn’t just happened to pass by here, wouldn’t an Outer Disciple have suffered unjustly?” Lingyang snorted coldly.

“Elder Lingyang, Xiao Ye took a ferocious beast’s head to fool me…” Gu Chudong quickly said, but before he could finish, Lingyang interrupted him.

“When those villagers jointly asked the Sect for assistance, I was the one who received them, and this man is a villager from that village.

What more do you have to say?” Lingyang spoke calmly.

Gu Chudong’s expression stiffened, and he could no longer speak.

Even a Golden Robed Elder testified for Xiao Ye; what more could he say?

“Elder Gu, can you give me the task points now?” Xiao Ye said coldly.

“Ye…

Yes!” Under Lingyang’s gaze, Gu Chudong chuckled dryly and hurriedly transferred eight thousand points to Xiao Ye.

This task was originally completed solely by Xiao Ye.

With Elder Lingyang present, he naturally dared not harbor any other thoughts and gave all the points to Xiao Ye.

Lingyang gave Gu Chudong a glance, snorted coldly, and left the Task Hall with his hands behind his back.

“Gu Chudong, Wang Tianxiang, I’ve taken note of this matter.

When I become an Inner Sect Disciple, I’ll settle scores with you both.” Xiao Ye left these words behind and left with the villager.

“With just you wanting to become an Inner Sect Disciple?” Watching Xiao Ye’s departing figure, a chilly light flickered in Gu Chudong’s eyes.

Xiao Ye stepped outside the Task Hall and was surprised to find that Elder Lingyang had not left and seemed to be waiting for him.

“Elder Lingyang.” After sending the villager away, Xiao Ye approached, puzzled.

“Young man, for such Silver Robed Elders to appear in the Sect and oppress you, the Sect has failed you,” Ling Yang spoke, fixing his gaze on Xiao Ye.

“I will report this matter to the Sect and expel Gu Chudong from the Sect, to give you justice,” Lingyang continued.

A wave of emotion surged through Xiao Ye’s heart.

Elder Lingyang had waited especially for him, apparently to apologize.

“Elder Lingyang, there’s no need.

A mere clown, sooner or later, I will personally seek justice,” Xiao Ye said confidently.

“Oh?” A smile appeared on Lingyang’s lips, “It seems you have this confidence, then I look forward to that day.”

With this, Lingyang turned and left.

“Eight thousand points in hand; now, I have a total of nine thousand two hundred points.

If I borrow a bit from Lao Er, I’ll have ten thousand points!” Xiao Ye said excitedly.

He had already thought it through; after offending Gu Chudong, it would not be wise to undertake tasks from him anymore, and accumulating points that way was too time-consuming.

He didn’t want to wait.

Getting eight hundred points from Li Wufeng should be easy.

“Gu Chudong, Wang Tianxiang, what expressions will you have when I appear before you as an Inner Sect Disciple?” Xiao Ye sneered.

As an Inner Sect Disciple, who stands above the Outer Sect Disciples and even Silver Robed Elders wouldn’t dare to offend.

Once he becomes an Inner Sect Disciple, the rules of Outer Disciples would be inapplicable to him.

Thinking this, Xiao Ye headed towards the valley where the Outer Disciples resided.

Long after he had supposedly left, Lingyang slowly made his way back.

“It seems the higher-ups in the Sect have misjudged.

This young man is far from useless.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be possible to increase his cultivation level to this extent after just two days in the Chongyang Secret Realm.”

“And such a temperament is uncommon.”

(The second update is a bit late, the climax is upcoming, everyone, cast your votes!)