The Supreme Elder Appears

"Hall Master Luo, Vice Hall Master Feng, you've come at the perfect time."

"Zhou Xuelin assassinated an elder of our Pill Peak, violating the sect's rules. We urge you to apprehend him."

Fang Pengyi spoke in a voice as loud as thunder.

Zhou Xuelin angrily retorted, "Fang Pengyi, you're spouting nonsense! I have no grudge against Elder Wu Sheng, why would I kill him?"

Fang Pengyi sneered, "Peak Master Zhou, stop making excuses. If you didn't want to assassinate Wu Sheng, why would you sneak into his cave abode in the middle of the night?"

"I had something to discuss with Elder Wu, but he happened to be out of the cave abode. The cave abode's protective barriers were wide open, and I was worried about Elder Wu's safety, so I went in to check on him."

After a brief period of panic, Zhou Xuelin gradually sorted out his thoughts and fabricated a seemingly reasonable excuse.

Fang Pengyi said, "Zhou Xuelin, no matter how eloquent you are, you can't change the facts. Zhou Siyi is right here; she witnessed the entire murder."

Zhou Xuelin also knew that Zhou Siyi had become a key figure, and her testimony would play a decisive role.

If Zhou Siyi sides with him, there is still room for maneuver in this matter.

He had something to discuss with 'Wu Sheng', so he brought his daughter and arrived in the middle of the night, only to find that the cave abode's restrictions were wide open and that Spirit-Hiding Mist filled the air.

Worried about Wu Sheng's safety, he resolutely rushed into the fog.

As for the dead Man-Snake, it was naturally not Zhou Xuelin's doing, but someone else's.

Just now, when he activated the sword light, he deliberately held back and did not use his own Law Power.

Instead, he used his physical strength to draw upon the power of the longsword itself, unleashing its light.

Therefore, there was no trace of his Law Power remaining on those Man-Snake bodies.

As long as he insists that he didn't do it, no one can find any evidence.

This was the escape plan that Zhou Xuelin had devised in his mind.

The only thing missing now is corroboration from Zhou Siyi.

So, Zhou Xuelin sent a telepathic message to Zhou Siyi.

[Siyi, I know you harbor much resentment towards me, but considering our more than twenty years of father-daughter relationship, and the kindness of my raising you, I hope you can help me through this difficult time. Once this matter is resolved, I will definitely lift the Soul-Locking Curse and grant you your freedom. From then on, the sky's the limit; you can go wherever you want. I will never interfere.]

Zhou Xuelin appealed to his emotions and lured him with benefits.

Fang Pengyi, Luo Liangong, and Feng Xinghai all sensed that Zhou Xuelin was secretly transmitting his voice.

However, the three of them were not as powerful as Zhou Xuelin, who Late Golden Core Stage, so they could not forcibly intercept the content of the transmission.

"Peak Master Zhou, secretly plotting through whispers is not the act of a gentleman. Why can't you speak openly and honestly?"

Worried about Zhou Siyi and Zhou Xuelin, they secretly plotted a countermeasure, Fang Pengyi made sarcastic remarks.

However, Fang Pengyi was overthinking it.

How could Zhou Siyi, who had been abused by Zhou Xuelin for so long, possibly believe Zhou Xuelin's lies?

Zhou Siyi said indignantly.

"Zhou Xuelin was worried that Elder Wu Sheng had already refined the Man-Snake Profound Corpse to the point of being filled with Profound Qi before him, thus preventing him from obtaining the position of sect leader. Therefore, he harbored murderous intentions and intended to assassinate Elder Wu Sheng."

Zhou Xuelin clenched his fists, his eyes widened, and his chest heaved violently; he was furious to the extreme.

"How dare you slander your own father! This is utterly disrespectful! I will punish this disgrace and kill you, you unfilial daughter!"

As he spoke, Zhou Xuelin was about to suddenly attack and kill someone.

Suddenly, a loud shout rang out.

"Enough!"

Along with it came a powerful and imposing pressure.

Yang Yu appeared at the entrance of Song Wen's cave abode.

"Greetings to the First Supreme One."

Fang Pengyi, Luo Liangong, Feng Xinghai, and Zhou Xuelin were the first to react and hurriedly bowed in greeting.

Seeing this, the other disciples followed suit.

Everyone was surprised and shocked to see the First Supreme Elder appear in person.

The fact that a Foundation Establishment Elder was ambushed actually alarmed the First Supreme Being!

Zhou Xuelin was horrified. With the First Supreme Lord himself present, today's events were unlikely to end well!

Yang Yu ignored everyone and probed Song Wen's cave abode with his Divine Sense.

The Spirit-Hiding Mist can greatly interfere with the Divine Sense of Golden Core cultivators, but its effect on the Divine Sense of Nascent Soul Cultivator is not significant.

Yang Yu easily sensed everything inside the cave abode.

Six of the seven Man-Snake died.

The six Man-Snake hybrids were cleaved into several pieces by the Sword Qi.

The other one was cut in two, barely clinging to life thanks to the powerful vitality of the Man-Snake.

What angered Yang Yu the most was that among the six slain Man-Snake, one of Man-Snake had already begun to develop its Profound Qi.

"Who killed these Man-Snake?"

Yang Yu's voice was calm as still water, yet it gave people an extremely strong sense of chilling menace.

Immediately, everyone present fell silent, not daring to utter a sound.

"Your Majesty, it was done by Peak Master Zhou Xuelin."

Fang Pengyi said with a serious expression.

He was already overjoyed and secretly delighted.

Yang Yu's appearance was unexpected.

Judging from Yang Yu's attitude, Zhou Xuelin is likely doomed.

Yang Yu came after receiving a message from Song Wen.

Only the First Supreme Leader could possibly kill Zhou Xuelin.

Yang Yu looked at Zhou Xuelin with icy eyes.

"Why did you kill the Man-Snake? Don't you know that it was something I needed?"

Zhou Xuelin was immediately filled with fear and turned pale.

"Your Excellency, I..."

Zhou Xuelin wanted to beg for mercy, but he was unable to defend himself.

He could argue with Fang Pengyi and others about sophistry, but he dared not speak recklessly in front of Yang Yu.

"Reporting to the Supreme Ancestor, Zhou Xuelin harbors resentment towards Elder Wu Sheng. Having fused with Profound Qi, he harbors malicious intentions and not only cruelly killed the Man-Snake but also attempted to assassinate Elder Wu."

Zhou Siyi, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly interjected.

Yang Yu's eyes sharpened as he looked at Zhou Siyi.

Who are you?

"I am Zhou Xuelin's daughter, and my name is Zhou Siyi."

"Bang, bang, bang..."

Zhou Siyi suddenly kowtowed violently, hitting the ground with great force, making a loud thud.

Instantly, her forehead turned bright red, and blood flowed freely.

"I beg the Supreme Ancestor to uphold justice for me. I have suffered unspeakable abuse at the hands of Zhou Xuelin since childhood. He even planted Soul-Locking Curse in my soul. This man is heartless and depraved, unworthy of being a father. I implore the Supreme Elder to grant me justice."

Zhou Siyi's words instantly caused a stir among the crowd.

It is common for cultivators to be ruthless.

But it's rare to see someone so cruel to their own daughter.

All eyes immediately turned to Zhou Xuelin, making Zhou Xuelin feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Yang Yu released his Divine Sense and forcibly entered Zhou Siyi's Sea of Consciousness, discovering that her soul was indeed bound by a black thorn.

"Zhou Xuelin, what else do you have to say?" Yang Yu said coldly.

A surge of killing intent erupted, heading straight for Zhou Xuelin.

Instantly, Zhou Xuelin's face turned ashen.

"I beg the Supreme Elder to have mercy and spare my life. I was momentarily blinded by desire..."

Before Zhou Xuelin could finish speaking, Yang Yu interrupted him sharply.

"I think it's because we old folks haven't shown our faces in public for so long that you think the Beast Taming Sect is your domain, and you can do whatever you want."

"This disciple dares not..."

Before Zhou Xuelin could finish speaking, he felt a powerful Law Power approaching.

This Law Power was as vast as the ocean, leaving him utterly powerless to resist.

A sense of impending death instantly filled his heart.

Fear, resentment, anger...

A mix of emotions.

His gaze turned sinister as he looked at Zhou Siyi.

"I'll take someone down with me even if I die! You vile woman, you killed my father, you'll be buried with me!"