Wan Jianyi: This Boy Is No Weaker Than We Were in Our Youth!

Wan Jianyi: This Boy Is No Weaker Than We Were in Our Youth!

Bai Ye's words fell, and the entire hall fell silent.

The Qingyun Sect's chief elders all wore extremely grave expressions, looking at one another.

Deep down, they did not want to believe Bai Ye's words. But hearing him speak with such conviction and even swear on his life, they were somewhat shaken.

If things were truly as Bai Ye said, then the matter of Caomiao Village was likely not the work of the so-called Demonic Path.

There was likely some secret involved that they did not know about.

"Martial Nephew Bai Ye."

Dao Xuan's expression was also dark as he stared at Bai Ye. "Are you truly certain you did not sense it wrongly?"

"Was it really the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art?!"

"Though there are few lightning Daoist Techniques in the world, it is certainly not only our sect's Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art that can unleash such terrifying lightning power!"

After he finished speaking, Tian Buyi beside him also looked at Bai Ye and slowly said, "Little Ye, this is no trifling matter. Is it possible that you sensed it wrongly?!"

Even Tian Buyi did not want to believe this.

If it was true, then their Qingyun Sect truly had a serious problem.

Hearing this, Bai Ye's gaze shifted slightly. "Master, this disciple did not see anyone use the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art in Caomiao Village. However, I could not possibly have sensed that lightning aura wrongly."

At those words, the expressions of the chief elders present all changed.

Clearly, Bai Ye had already concluded that someone had used the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art in Caomiao Village.

Otherwise, he would not have been so certain.

One had to know that this boy had already cultivated the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art to the realm of mastery five years ago.

Bai Ye's attainments in this divine technique would certainly not be inferior to those of them, the sect leader, or some of the Qingyun Sect's elders.

"Sect Leader, you cannot listen to only one side of the story."

"Junior Tian, Junior Shui Yue, and I have all been to Caomiao Village. There was no trace whatsoever of the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art."

"The moment this wretch opens his mouth, he seeks to put our Qingyun Sect in a difficult position. If such words were spread, how could Qingyun still stand among the Orthodox Path with any dignity?!"

Daoist Cang Song looked at Dao Xuan, then turned to Bai Ye. "You speak like this, yet you have no solid evidence. How are we to believe you?"

"If an investigation proves this false, would you not have utterly disgraced the Qingyun Sect's thousand-year reputation?!"

"By your reasoning, the Caomiao Village massacre was connected to our Qingyun Sect?"

"What would be the purpose? Slaughtering a group of commoners without even refining their corpses—was it simply killing for pleasure?"

Daoist Cang Song's words made sense as well.

The chief elders present all nodded slightly.

Even Dao Xuan nodded faintly and looked toward Bai Ye. "Martial Nephew Bai Ye, what do you have to say?"

"Sect Leader, I never said that the matter of Caomiao Village was connected to our Qingyun Sect. I merely stated a fact. As for whether it is true or false, that must be determined by you personally, Sect Leader."

Bai Ye cupped his hands slightly as he spoke.

Seeing that Bai Ye did not believe in the slightest that his perception had been wrong, ripples rose in Dao Xuan's heart.

After a long while, Dao Xuan slowly raised his head and looked solemnly at the chief elders present. "This matter indeed requires a thorough investigation."

"Whether it is true or false, we will only know after investigating it."

As he spoke, Dao Xuan looked at Xiao Yicai beside him. "Yicai, I will leave this matter to you. You must investigate it thoroughly and uncover the truth."

"Yes, Master!"

Xiao Yicai immediately felt immense pressure and answered with a grave expression.

"Chief elders, there is no need for you to feel too much pressure. Perhaps Martial Nephew simply sensed it wrongly."

"You may all return and wait for news."

"I trust that Yicai will investigate it clearly."

With that, Dao Xuan allowed the chief elders to leave.

"Martial Nephew Bai Ye, stay behind."

Bai Ye was not particularly surprised upon hearing this.

Looking at Bai Ye, Dao Xuan's expression tightened slightly. "Come with me."

Dao Xuan then directly led Bai Ye toward the rear mountain of Tongtian Peak. Along the way, he did not ask anything.

Before long, he brought Bai Ye to the Ancestral Hall in the rear mountain. Only after Dao Xuan had earnestly offered incense to the many predecessors of the Qingyun Sect did he look at the numerous memorial tablets and say:

"Martial Nephew Bai Ye, do you know what consequences today's words may bring?"

"If they are false, Martial Nephew Bai Ye, your talents may come to an end here. If they are true... then our Qingyun Sect may face no small trouble."

Bai Ye's gaze was firm. "Sect Leader, I naturally understand the importance of this matter."

"However, I still firmly believe that my judgment is not wrong. Someone definitely used the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art in Caomiao Village!"

Hearing this, Dao Xuan fell silent.

"Is that so?"

"Alas... you may go back."

As he spoke, Dao Xuan did not turn around, merely raising a hand slightly.

Bai Ye naturally said nothing more. He respectfully cupped his hands, then offered a stick of incense before leaving.

"Come out!"

Only after Bai Ye had left did Dao Xuan speak indifferently.

"Hahaha!"

"To make you so conflicted is no easy thing."

Immediately afterward, an old man slowly emerged from behind the many ancestral tablets.

"Junior Brother Wan, what do you think of him?"

Rather than answering the old man's words, Dao Xuan asked a question instead.

"His aptitude is exceptional, his strength is formidable, and there is a murderous aura within him. He is no weaker than you and I were in our youth."

At this, a gleam flashed in Wan Jianyi's eyes.

Dao Xuan was also taken aback, then said calmly, "You think highly of him."

"That is the truth."

Wan Jianyi offered no explanation.

Dao Xuan continued, "You should know that if what he said today is true, then the problem will be very serious."

Wan Jianyi merely smiled faintly. "How serious can it be? Even if it is true, so what?"

"Could you not resolve it?"

"If all else fails, do we not still have the Immortal-Slaying Sword?"

Dao Xuan fell silent. Only after a long while did he speak. "I simply do not wish to act again."

"You will act."

Wan Jianyi smiled faintly.

"That's right!"

"Anyone who threatens my Qingyun Sect, no matter who they are, I will use the power of thunder to suppress and kill them!"

Dao Xuan slowly raised his head and looked at the elderly man, his tone incomparably resolute.

After speaking, Dao Xuan directly left the Ancestral Hall.

Watching Dao Xuan depart, Wan Jianyi shook his aged head slightly. "It seems another troubled time has come."

"When one grows old, one simply cannot compare to the young people of today."

"The young people of today truly are remarkable!"