The Real Reason, Willing to Accept Punishment
The arrangements made by the Saint Venerable Qitian were indeed meticulous.
It turns out that the Evil Prison Bureau only sent one person, the Blue-Faced Ghost Emperor. In the end, it was the Saint Venerable Qitian Equaling Heaven who, after much foresight, decided to send out all the emperors of the Evil Prison Bureau.
Even so, they still fell to Emperor Yu.
This failed assassination attempt, instead causing some trouble for the Saint Venerable Qitian.
But it doesn't matter.
As long as the surviving Blue-Faced Ghost Emperor doesn't see the clan leader, this matter will naturally pass.
What shocked him even more was Chen Ning's killing of the Little War God.
Originally, Chen Ning was at most a young prodigy, but now things are different.
They will become legends among the next generation.
Furthermore, Chen Ning and Ji Hongyi were both too dazzling in this competition for the Divine Fruit of Dao Comprehension, winning two Divine Fruit of Dao Comprehension in one fell swoop.
The Light God Clan will also enjoy immense glory as a result.
In this way.
The clan chief will surely regard Chen Ning as a pillar of the clan.
Chen Ning and Ji Hongyi's positions became even more secure, making it much harder to touch them.
Even if we take a step back and say...
Even if the Saint Venerable Qitian really did harm Chen Ning and Ji Hongyi.
The former clan chief might not have pursued the matter too much.
But after today.
Even the Saint Venerable Qitian dared not easily deal with Chen Ning and Ji Hongyi.
After Ji Chengkun left, Ji Hongyi looked at Chen Ning with some confusion and asked, "What are you up to now? If you say that your slip of the tongue just now was unintentional, I don't believe you."
The more she thought about it, the more convinced she became that Chen Ning's words were spoken on purpose.
But what are the advantages of doing this?
This, in turn, gave Ji Chengkun a reason to silence them.
Chen Ning smiled slightly, "Actually, his appearance already shows that the Evil Prison Bureau's interception of us is inextricably linked to the Saint Venerable Qitian."
"Yes, that's why we must save his life and hand him over to Grandpa Clan Chief for judgment."
"But that would only put the clan leader in a difficult position and wouldn't solve the problem at all."
"Why?"
Chen Ning explained calmly, "Because the clan leader won't pursue the Saint Venerable Qitian at this time. At most, he'll give him a warning, telling him not to lay a hand on us again."
"But for him to attack you or me is a grave taboo in our clan."
"Under normal circumstances this might be a major taboo, but at this moment, the Light God Clan needs the Saint Venerable Qitian, a top-tier expert, to oversee things."
Why?
Because of me.
"You?"
Ji Hongyi's beautiful eyes flashed, and suddenly she realized something, then blurted out, "You mean, killing Ning Gucheng will cause you trouble?"
"It's not just the War God Clan; because of me, the Fate God Clan might also launch an attack one day."
"Therefore, our clan has made too many enemies and needs the Saint Venerable Qitian to oversee things..."
"Yes, the War God Clan wouldn't normally be at odds with the Light God Clan, but now that I've killed Ning Gucheng, the Light God Clan is facing enemies on all sides. They not only have to be wary of the Darkness God Clan, but also the War God Clan, and the Fate God Clan could become their adversary at any time."
"Why are the Fate God Clan at odds?" Ji Hongyi asked.
"I can't say right now, sorry."
"It's alright, I'm sure you have your concerns too."
Ji Hongyi expressed her understanding.
Shortly thereafter.
The two arrived at the Light Divine Hall.
The Light Clan Leader had changed into a new robe again. Light Clan Leader was in a great mood today, looking at Chen Ning and Ji Hongyi with eyes full of satisfaction.
"Well done! You've brought glory to our people!"
The Light Clan Leader looked at Chen Ning and said, "You don't need to worry about the War God Clan either. Our clan will shield you from all storms. Just focus on your cultivation."
"Thank you, clan chief."
"Furthermore, I've also heard about the ambush you were ambushed. Who did it?" Only then did a deep look appear on the face of the Light Clan Leader.
Chen Ning replied, "According to the people of the Evil Prison Bureau, it was the Darkness God Clan who ordered them to do it."
"Now that we've captured the ambushers, where are they now?" Light Clan Leader asked calmly.
Ji Hongyi parted her red lips slightly and said, "When we returned, we encountered Senior Chengkun. We heard that among the guards along our route killed by the Evil Prison Bureau were Senior Chengkun's disciples. Therefore, eager for revenge, he killed the Blue-Faced Ghost Emperor and other members of the Evil Prison Bureau."
"How dare you!"
The Light Clan Leader roared, "Executing someone in private? How dare you! Guards! Bring Ji Chengkun here!"
"Clan leader, Ji Chengkun is already waiting outside the hall, saying he's here to confess his sins."
A guard outside the hall spoke.
"Okay! Let him come over."
The Light Clan Leader spoke calmly.
Not long after.
Ji Chengkun approached slowly. Upon seeing the Light Clan Leader, he immediately knelt down with a thud and said sorrowfully, "Chief, I know I acted impulsively and killed that villain. But many of the people my clan killed along the way by the Evil Prison Bureau were my disciples. As a member of the Light Clan, I acted rashly and made a grave mistake. But as a master, how could I remain indifferent? Besides, the Goddess and Chen Ning have already found out who ordered it. That's why I acted impulsively and killed in anger."
So, you're actually right after all?
The Light Clan Leader looked calmly at Ji Chengkun and spoke softly.
"I was wrong, and I am willing to accept punishment. Please punish me, clan leader!"
Ji Chengkun spoke earnestly, appearing as if he already knew he was wrong.