Dao Debate Ends

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Of course, the two fellow disciples left without saying a word, which also meant that they didn't want to continue arguing with Qin Yi, and they didn't know what topics they could talk about with Qin Yi if they stayed any longer, so they might as well leave first to avoid embarrassment.

Qin Yi also wanted to leave. Judging from the current situation, the other two probably hadn't picked as much fruit as he had, and there was really no point in going out to compare fruit now. But he wasn't in such a hurry; he had realized something...

"What is this Ghost Cry Vine guarding?"

Liusu gave a thumbs up. "You've finally learned to use your brain!"

"It feels like this is ecology, right? Such terrifying plants wouldn't just randomly grow out of nowhere. Either they're being protected, or there's something here that's suitable for them to grow. Either way, they serve a purpose?"

"Both are true," Liusu said. "There must be Ghost Cry Stone Bed underground, a warm bed that has been growing for years in the dark, absorbing the abyss, nourishing the Ghost Cry Vine. In fact, the roots of this Ghost Cry Vine are not yet damaged; they are mostly still entrenched in the stone bed. You can dig it up and raise it yourself. As long as it recognizes you as its master, it can be used to guard the cave abode. Moreover, there's nothing wrong with digging it up; it won't affect the other ecosystems and doesn't conflict with the Celestial Palace's value in protecting the ecology of this place. On the contrary, it eliminates one danger."

Without saying a word, Qin Yi started digging.

Liusu definitely knows the method of recognizing a master... Even if she doesn't, she can have Ju Yunxiu check the records; she'll surely know. Such powerful plant protection, even if it's not needed on Transient Peak, can be used in other cave abode later. It would be foolish not to take it with her.

Liusu added, "At the center of the Ghost Cry Stone Bed, there should be Ghost Cry Jade. Although this thing is of high grade, its uses are relatively narrow and it won't be of much use to you... Perhaps the people of the Myriad Phenomena Asura Sect would prefer it."

As they were talking, Qin Yi had already dug deep and indeed saw a blue stone about the size of a bed board and a foot and a half thick, with tree roots coiled around it. In the middle of the tree roots was a piece of black jade, which emitted a mysterious aura. Everything matched Liusu's description perfectly, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

Qin Yi praised, "You're truly remarkable; you've seen and experienced a great deal."

Liusu said smugly, "Back then, I also cultivated step by step. What haven't I seen? Unlike you, who are so lucky to have such a powerful person teaching you."

You're so awesome...

Qin Yi didn't say anything, and put the stone bed into his ring, finding it not too difficult. The ring itself was a self-contained space and didn't take up any weight, but putting the stone bed into the ring required some effort—only now did Qin Yi realize that he was actually quite strong, something he hadn't noticed before... This stone slab definitely weighed more than a thousand pounds, yet moving it wasn't difficult at all...

He's a real hidden muscle man...

He packed up his things, looked around, and finally felt satisfied. Most of this area was still a danger zone, so he couldn't wander around, and it wasn't appropriate to take any more of the Celestial Palace's things. It was time to leave.

Once outside the Earth Spirit Secret Realm formation, there was no one left; most had returned to the Competition Peak. Qin Yi took out a handkerchief and flew over, only to be stunned mid-air.

In the center of the Competition Peak platform, Yin Yizhong and Mo Wuzi were brutally beating Zhou Yuncheng, with Elder Wu unable to pull them apart. Heavenly Mystery Child roared from the "chairman's platform," "You beast! How dare you summon such a ferocious beast and harm your fellow disciples!"

Zhou Yuncheng kept begging for forgiveness and admitting his mistakes.

Qin Yi smiled, thinking he could just let it go like that?

He descended from the clouds and said, "It's not just that he recklessly lured ferocious beasts, he also..."

Before he could finish speaking, Heavenly Mystery Child waved his hand and said, "Virtuous Nephew Qin, you've returned just in time. This man colluded with the lewd monks of Great Joy Temple to secretly place a secret array in your territory, intending to harm you. I have already investigated this matter and will now give you an explanation."

Before he could finish speaking, he shot out a beam of white light from his hand, which accurately passed between the two men who were beating each other and landed on Zhou Yuncheng.

Zhou Yuncheng's eyes bulged, and he couldn't utter a single word before he died instantly.

Yin Yizhong and Mo Wuzi, who had been assaulting him, were both dumbfounded and stood there at a loss for what to do.

Qin Yi squinted at Heavenly Mystery Child, a chill running through him... He had thought Heavenly Mystery Child would use some other method to cover for his disciple, but he hadn't expected him to Discarded Piece outright!

Yes, publicly Discarded Piece is the safest option. It saves face for the Palace Master and silences gossip. So what if the other sect leaders know there's something fishy going on? No one will truly turn against him completely. Even Ju Yunxiu can't find a better excuse to break ties. Especially since it completely absolves Zheng Yunyi of any involvement; no one else knows anything about Zheng Yunyi.

Clean and efficient.

Zhou Yuncheng probably never imagined he would end up like this... He was merely temporarily replacing Zheng Yunyi, just a lowly executor; he shouldn't be facing the death penalty at all...

The Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, which had always seemed ethereal and filled with eccentrics, finally revealed its cruel side.

Perhaps for Heavenly Mystery Child, in the struggle for sectarian destiny, the life of a disciple was utterly insignificant. From another perspective, the so-called "madman" might simply mean that he can discard anything outside of his obsession.

Qin Yi looked at Ju Yunxiu, wondering if she had this side to her too. If he had influenced her obsession, would he also be something that needed to be discarded?

Ju Yunxiu was also looking at him, a hint of a smile suddenly appearing in her eyes, as if she could read his mind. She abruptly said, "Since Master Tianji has already expelled us, let's leave it at that. Shall we continue the Immortal Palace Dao Debate?"

Elder Wu said, "Let Qin Yi, Yin Yizhong, and Mo Wuzi count the Heavenly Fragrance Fruit."

The three of them shook the picked Heavenly Fragrance Fruit into a basket on the side. Qin Yi secretly glanced at them and felt that the other two had much less than him, so he secretly hid three of them.

His old face flushed slightly; had he been corrupted by Liusu?... But this fruit and Cheng Cheng's pills could be paired together, which was very important. Asking the Immortal Palace for more later might cause trouble, so it was better to hide a few first...

Elder Wu was about to take inventory when Yin Yizhong bowed and said, "I was in danger when Senior Brother Mo saved me, and then Junior Brother Qin saved both of us. There's no need to compare the fruits this time. Junior Brother Qin is first, Senior Brother Mo is second, and I, Yin, am third. It's already decided."

Elder Wu frowned, wanting to say that this was against the rules. When did it become the participants' place to decide the seating arrangement? Just as he was about to speak, the Palace Master's laughter came from the sky. "This is very good. The purpose of our Immortal Palace Dao Debate is to promote communication, exchange, integration, and cohesion among various sects, not to allow each sect to establish its own territory and act independently. I am very satisfied with this outcome, so let it proceed accordingly."

When the Palace Master spoke, Elder Wu had no choice but to reply, "Yes."

A gentle breeze swept through the air, and a scroll appeared before Qin Yi, a die before Yin Yizhong, and a small hammer before Mo Wuzi. The Palace Master's voice floated again. "Originally, this was a reward for the winner to choose one, with the second and third rewards being of a lower rank. Now, you will each receive one, as a reward for your mutual assistance. However, this is somewhat unfair to Qin Yi, the winner. Qin Yi, come to the main hall later; I have another reward for you."

Everyone thanked him with satisfaction, saying, "Your Majesty is just."

The Palace Master then said, "Alright, the others who engage in verbal battles will also receive rewards. Elder Wu will distribute them in order. I won't get involved. Qin Yi, come here."

Qin Yi looked at Ju Yunxiu, whose voice reached his ears. "It's a rare opportunity to meet the Palace Master. Try your best to find out what's going on with him... Uh, never mind, I can't find out anything myself, so I'm not counting on you. You can just make some money for yourself... After seeing the Palace Master, go back to the Main Peak. Let's talk!"