Slaughterhouse Reforms, Sect Master Tongtian's Promise

"S-Senior Disciple Brother?"

All the onlookers, every cultivator present, was stunned.

Sickle Tiger's smug expression instantly froze. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground, dazed and muttering, "S-Senior Disciple Brother? Is he that legendary Inner Sect Senior Disciple Qingyuan, known for his decisive slaughter?"

The group of Registered Disciples following the Tiger Cultivator.

Their faces were ashen, trembling with fear, at a complete loss.

"Immortal Dingguang, quite the authority you wield, sending your men to plunder the property of other disciples?"

Qingyuan's voice betrayed no emotion, yet it made Immortal Dingguang's legs shake. Trembling, he said, "N-no, I wouldn't dare, Senior Disciple Brother! I truly didn't do this. He took it all himself; I never ordered anyone. If you don't believe me, I can swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao!"

"Summon all Disciples of the Jie Sect to the foot of Shangqing Peak!"

Qingyuan ordered coldly. Immortal Dingguang dared not question it and hurriedly used his connections to call everyone.

Qingyuan turned his head to look at Qiushou Xian, Piluxian, and a few other cultivators, saying calmly, "I'd trouble a few junior brothers to make a trip. Say that Lin requests the presence of Duobao, Jin Ling, and Wudang here."

"Yes!"

Faced with such an imposing Senior Disciple Brother.

The few immortals dared not question and quickly departed.

Slowly.

More and more Registered Disciples gathered outside Shangqing Peak.

Several Inner Sect Disciples arrived one after another.

When they saw Qingyuan standing in the middle of the crowd with a dark expression, Daoist Duobao and the other Inner Sect Disciples felt their hearts inexplicably pounding wildly, sensing an indescribable pressure. They hurried forward to pay their respects.

"Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother."

"Senior Disciple Brother, good day."

"Senior Disciple Brother!"

"Mm, greetings, junior brothers and sisters."

Qingyuan nodded, a smile appearing on his face. "I wonder what my junior brothers and sisters have been busy with in recent years?"

"These past years, I've been delving into a divine ability."

Daoist Duobao replied softly. Jin Ling and Wudang also responded in turn.

"Reporting to Senior Disciple Brother, in recent years, I felt a sudden impulse to travel abroad. I happened upon a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, advanced my Dao, and then entered Secluded Cultivation."

"Senior Disciple Brother, I went to cultivate the laws."

"Busy is good. Lin here congratulates my junior brothers and sisters on their elevated Dao."

Qingyuan smiled warmly and clasped his hands.

None of them knew what Qingyuan was really up to, so they responded cautiously.

Then they stood by Qingyuan's side.

Waiting for what would happen next.

As time passed, most of the Jie Sect disciples gradually gathered. Thousands crowded at the foot of the mountain, all staring in confusion, wondering what had happened.

This scene unfolding in the Jie Sect.

Also drew the gazes of disciples from the Human Sect and the Chan Sect, all curious about what was happening in the Jie Sect.

That it had drawn such a crowd of disciples.

Seeing that most of the disciples had arrived.

Qingyuan suddenly bowed respectfully toward the Shangqing Hall, saying, "Disciple Qingyuan wishes to purge the Jie Sect of those who follow evil customs and are steeped in iniquity. I beseech the Teacher's approval!"

A long moment passed.

Only then did a voice emerge from the Shangqing Hall.

"Approved~"

The scene fell into silence.

Complete stillness reigned, leaving only the sound of most disciples' rapid breathing.

Those who knew themselves to be steeped in iniquity and ruthless felt their scalps tingle. Without a word, they fled outward—some burrowing into the earth, others taking to the sky—creating a scene of utter chaos.

Suddenly, a furious, majestic voice echoed between heaven and earth.

The ground instantly turned as hard and unbreakable as steel, forcing all cultivators who tried to escape by burrowing back to the surface.

As for those who took flight.

They were all driven back to the ground by the Sword Qi manifested by the Qiankun Twin Swords.

"Senior Disciple Brother, what are you doing?"

"We are all disciples of a Saint; you cannot do this!"

"If he wants to kill us, we fight him to the death—one life is all we have, why fear him?!"

"Charge out together! There are many of us, he wouldn't dare kill us!! He can't kill us all either!"

For a moment.

Chaos erupted.

The later-joined Registered Disciples of the Intercepting Sect had heard of Qingyuan's deeds.

But they didn't believe Qingyuan would dare to kill before a Saint. With a streak of stubborn arrogance in their hearts, they charged out without a second word.

Pfft!!

The sound of Sword Qi piercing flesh rang out.

Then, chunks of flesh fell to the ground. Any disciple who dared to act rashly was slain by the Sword Dao of Slaughter. A vast killing intent bloomed from Qingyuan, terrifying the entire crowd of disciples into dead silence, trembling uncontrollably.

Sickle Tiger and the other Registered Disciples who had offended Qingyuan.

Were so frightened they fell to their knees.

"Heaven and Earth have rules and order to maintain their operation. Our Intercepting Sect also has sect rules to uphold discipline. Have any of you ever heard Senior Disciple Brothers Duobao, Jin Ling, or Wudang speak of these sect rules?"

Qingyuan's voice boomed like a great bell.

A few scattered disciples responded, most saying they had heard of them.

But hearing was one thing.

Senior Disciple Brothers Duobao and the others were kind-hearted by nature, and with cultivation taking up their time, they couldn't spare attention for the disciples. Over time, no one cared about the sect rules.

Yet now, the Senior Disciple Brother was bringing this up again?

"Sickle Tiger, what crimes have you committed, and how many fellow disciples have you harmed? Confess them one by one!"

Qingyuan barked.

Sickle Tiger, kneeling on the ground, was filled with terror. Stuttering, he recounted the matter in full. The hundred or so fellow disciples who had suffered stepped forward in shock and fear, retrieving what they could from Sickle Tiger's hands.

During this.

Immortal Dingguang took some items from his storage treasure to apologize and compensate the harmed disciples.

Qingyuan also cut off one of his arms.

Only then did the matter pass.

"Sickle Tiger, you wouldn't even spare your fellow disciples, bullying and humiliating them within the sect. If I spare you, how can I face the one hundred and eighty-five junior brothers you've tormented for days? Kill!"

Qingyuan roared in anger.

His sword cleaved the tiger's head, and the Primordial Spirit was annihilated!

Everyone present trembled in terror.

Then.

Those who robbed fellow disciples of treasures and crippled them—kill!

Those who violated fellow disciples—kill!

Those who bullied fellow disciples and risked their lives to seize treasures—kill!

Those who used their power to oppress others—kill...

For a time.

Heads rolled beneath Shangqing Peak, blood reeking to the heavens, sending chills down every spine.

Qingyuan coldly reviewed each injustice within the Intercepting Sect. Minor offenses led to expulsion from Kunlun Mountains, while severe ones meant immediate beheading. The authority of the First Disciple of Intercepting Sect was so imposing that even the disciples of the Human Sect and Chan Sect, watching from the sidelines, wore grim expressions.

After finishing the review.

Restoring fairness and justice to the many disciples.

Qingyuan turned and knelt toward Shangqing Hall, saying, "Your disciple has purged the sect of its lawless evils. Many thanks to Teacher for the special approval!"

"Well done." The majestic voice of Sect Master Tongtian came from within Shangqing Peak, its tone unreadable.

"Thank you for Teacher's grace. Your disciple wishes Teacher boundless blessings and progress on the Saintly Path." Qingyuan pressed his forehead reverently to the ground, then added, "Heaven and Earth have laws, and a sect must have rules. Your disciple wishes to establish an Inspection Department to maintain discipline and conduct within the Intercepting Sect. I humbly request Teacher's approval."

"Handle this yourself. No need to ask me."

"Many thanks, Teacher!!"

Qingyuan bowed in gratitude, waiting until Sect Master Tongtian's voice faded before rising.

Inside Shangqing Hall.

A trace of helplessness appeared on Sect Master Tongtian's handsome, dignified face.

Sigh.

This disciple just loves stirring up trouble.

Hadn't he been dormant for hundreds of thousands of years? Why was he suddenly so fond of causing trouble again?

Forget it, forget it.

Millions of years of companionship, the daily greetings of the past, the gifts brought back from travels.

It was only after this boy appeared that their three brothers' dull and monotonous days gained a bit of amusement.

Only then did their days become somewhat different.

What's more, it was through this boy's so-called 'brainstorming' that he and his two elder brothers gained insights and attained sainthood. This disciple was far too precious—let him do whatever he pleased.

As long as he didn't dismantle his Jie Sect...