Five Elders Pool, Stored Swords Grounds.
Zhao Qian's appearance took many people by surprise, including Sect Master Zhou Tong.
"Zhao Qian, you escaped from Repentance Cliff without permission. What right do you have to challenge me to a sword inquiry?"
Zhou Tong looked coldly at Zhao Qian.
At those words, Zhao Qian grinned, then took out a token and said:
"Jin Yue has voluntarily confessed to the Seven Discipline Hall, proving that he and his son conspired to frame me. This is the Pardon Order."
At these words, Zhou Tong's expression abruptly turned icy.
Clearly, he had not expected Jin Yue to switch sides at this moment.
He was not the only one. The Qingxuan disciples, elders, and peak lords present also erupted in an uproar upon hearing this.
Although most disciples knew that the accusation of Zhao Qian colluding with demon cultivators was very likely false, they had not expected Jin Yue and his son to have plotted it together.
Still less had they expected Jin Yue to voluntarily confess to the elders of the Seven Discipline Hall.
But after only a brief moment of surprise, Zhou Tong regained his composure, then gave Zhao Qian a cold smile and said:
"Even so, you are still guilty of interfering in today's competition without permission."
At this, Zhao Qian casually tossed the Pardon Order aside, then scratched his head and said:
"You're right, but urgent circumstances call for special measures. Even if the Seven Discipline Hall wishes to punish me, it will have to wait until after this sword inquiry."
Zhou Tong's brows knitted at these words, then his face filled with contempt as he said:
"You, Zhao Qian, think you're worthy of challenging me to a sword inquiry?"
He stared coldly at Zhao Qian as he asked.
"Why wouldn't I