The Punishment for Not Knowing How to Speak

At the foot of Yunsong Mountain.

The two rows of tents, each a different color, were filled with dozens of powerful auras of true energy.

Two of them even surpassed the limits of the Heaven and Earth Realm.

He has reached the level of Half-step True Person.

This place is the Main Army Camp responsible for besieging the Nine Tripod Sword Sect.

No matter what damage the other factions have suffered, as long as this place is not breached, the cultivators of the Nine Tripod Sword Sect will not be able to leave the Cloud Pine Mountain territory.

But at this moment.

Although not a single corpse could be seen, the quiet air was permeated with a strong stench of blood.

It's obvious.

The Nine Tripod Sword Sect's reckless charges over the past few days have resulted in heavy losses within the sect, but have also led to a less than optimistic situation on the side of the Heavenly Supervision Department.

In a life-or-death situation, even the struggles of animals are exceptionally difficult to handle.

Not to mention the Sword Sect cultivators who have achieved success in their cultivation.

Ye Li took in the entire scene before leading Qin Han downwards.

It seemed to sense the approach of an unfamiliar presence.

A middle-aged man dressed in a blue and white robe walked out of the central command tent.

His aura was incredibly powerful, making him one of only two Half-step True Person in this area.

He frowned slightly, looking over with a hint of displeasure, and said, "Ye Li, right? Why are you only arriving now?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a cold voice suddenly rang out from the camp behind him:

"Wei Shan! If you can't speak properly, then shut your mouth!"

Wei Shan snorted coldly, withdrew his gaze from Ye Li, and said nothing more.

I was just in a bad mood, so I just wanted to take it out on someone.

Just then, this newly arrived Guest Elder bumped into them.

If anyone has something to blame, it's their own bad luck, not his.

"..."

Ye Li glanced casually at the middle-aged man named Wei Shan.

I'll just keep this to myself for now.

No rush.

Let's find out what's going on first.

Within sight.

A tall, elderly man, also dressed in a blue and white robe, slowly walked out of the tent. His sharp gaze swept over Ye Li, but he did not detect Ye Li's specific cultivation level.

A hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.

But he didn't pay too much attention to it, simply assuming it was a Venerable One skilled at concealing his aura.

He then cupped his hands in greeting and said with a smile, "I am Che Wen Zhong. You two have come from afar; you must be tired."

"It's not hard work."

"Please come in, both of you."

After bringing Ye Li and the other person into the camp.

Che Wen Zhong sat down in the chair, assuming Qin Han was just an attendant, and looked directly at Ye Li, asking cautiously, "Elder Ye, do you know anything about the Nine Tripod Sword Sect?"

"I understand the basics."

Qin Han glanced at Ye Li, who was resting with his eyes closed, and chimed in, "But it seems the situation has changed."

Che Wen Zhong an eyebrow slightly. "What do you mean by that?"

Qin Han pondered for a moment and said, "With only one Half-step True Person charging into the formation, I believe we shouldn't have suffered such heavy losses."

That's the truth.

No matter how powerful the Nine Tripod Sword Sect Protection Array, it can't still be effective at the foot of the mountain. Even if the two Half-step True Person on the Heavenly Supervision Department couldn't stop the Nine Cauldrons Sect Master, they shouldn't have suffered so many casualties among their disciples.

In the short time since he arrived, he had seen many martial artists applying medicine to themselves in the tents.

"Only one Half-step True Person, you make it sound so easy."

Upon hearing this, Wei Shan, who was sitting to the side, seemed to have been provoked and immediately burst out laughing.

He was clearly extremely dissatisfied with Qin Han's statement. "A mere cultivator at the Sun Moon Realm, and a Venerable at the Heaven and Earth Realm —I don't even know what you're here for, yet you have the nerve to spout such arrogant nonsense? You really think you're..."

"Wei Shan! Shut up!"

Che Wen Zhong grim, and he immediately interrupted him.

The situation at Cloud Pine Mountain is so tense that both Half-step True Person are stuck here and unable to move, causing considerable turmoil elsewhere in Tai'an Prefecture.

At times like this, receiving reinforcements is already considered a stroke of good fortune.

However, that idiot Wei Shan was still mocking the reinforcements, truly unafraid that the martial artists who originally intended to come and help would be discouraged and retreat!

Not to mention...

"If it weren't for your consideration for our past relationship and your leniency towards that Nine Cauldrons Sect Master, we would have captured her two months ago when she rashly charged into the fray!"

Che Wen Zhong roar echoed throughout the tent, "Now look what's happened! After alerting her, she's stayed inside, only sending her High-ranking Venerable to lead the charge, keeping us tied up here. Are you feeling smug?!"

"Still here making sarcastic remarks? You really think you're the leader? I'm the commander-in-chief!"

"Get out of your tent and wait here!"

The lion-like roars made Wei Shan's face twitch uncontrollably.

But he dared not say anything more.

No way.

His problems during this operation were indeed significant.

Zhu Yue of the Nine Cauldrons Immortal Sect was a famous Sword Dao prodigy in Tai'an Grand Prefecture when she was young. She had a cold personality and was single-minded in pursuing the Dao, which attracted many admirers of her generation.

Wei Shan was one of them.

He once spent a fortune to purchase a top-quality sword and gifted it to Zhu Yue as her personal sword.

To this day, that sword still hangs quietly at Zhu Yue's waist.

Wei Shan softened at that moment and took photos everywhere he went, so almost the entire time it was just Che Wen Zhong fighting Zhu Yue one-on-one.

But the old man is getting on in years; his youthful appearance, which had appeared several times before, is now showing signs of aging again.

Not only could they not keep Zhu Yue, but they were also subtly at a disadvantage in their confrontation.

In the end, the two could only watch helplessly as the wounded Zhu Yue escaped back to the mountain.

If this drags on, it might force the reclusive elder of the sect to come out and resolve the situation, or it might allow the Nine Cauldrons Sect Master Zhu Yue to escape before that happens.

Wei Shan will definitely receive extremely severe punishment.

Even if he were Half-step True Person, it wouldn't make a difference at that time.

That official from the Eastern Continent Director of the Celestial Observatory never considers your rank; he always chooses to punish you severely.

Thinking of this, Wei Shan also panicked a little.

However, he still had some consideration for his reputation and was too embarrassed to leave in a huff, so he sneered at Ye Li and the other man:

"If we weren't allies, you wouldn't even be qualified to see me. Don't think that the Heaven and Earth Realm is so precious..."

"Wei Shan!" Che Wen Zhong roared again.

Wei Shan was finally satisfied and turned to walk slowly out of the tent.

However, he has only spoken twice so far.

But that was enough to anger the Guest Elder whose eyes were slightly closed.

Ye Li quietly opened his eyes, finally abandoning the idea of checking the situation first.

He looked up at Wei Shan and asked, "Do you think you're something special?"

He keeps talking about the "Heaven and Earth Realm and Heaven and Earth Realm" all the time.

Do you really think you're superior to others?

Seeing that their boss was making a move.

Qin Han immediately shut his mouth, which was about to ask more questions, and calmly looked over. "..."

But was he truly at peace?

On the contrary.

Ye Li slowly stood up.

Just thinking about what was about to happen made Qin Han want to laugh, and a slight smile involuntarily appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Wei Shan hadn't expected Ye Li to dare to talk back.

He immediately stopped, ignoring Che Wenshu's warning look again, squinted at him, and asked with a half-smile:

"So what if it is?"

"You have a problem with that?"

He dared not argue with Che Wen Zhong's reprimand because the old man was now cleaning up his mess, and he was only the deputy commander-in-chief, so bowing his head wouldn't hurt.

But what are you Ye Li?

A newly appointed Guest Elder, whose cultivation level is only at the Heaven and Earth Realm according to his documents, dares to shout at me like that?

Does he really think he's indispensable?

Seeing this situation.

Che Wen Zhong got up and walked over.

He genuinely didn't want any conflict between the two of them.

One is one of only two Half-step True Person in this area, and the other is a precious ally who came to their aid in their time of need.

It's important to understand that the role of a leader is crucial.

Even if nothing happens after Ye Li stays here for a few days, the news will definitely reach the ears of those hesitant and indecisive experts within the department.

After hearing that a venerable one has come to provide support, they might be tempted to rush here and try to gain some merit as well.

The crisis at Cloud Pine Mountain will then resolve itself.

Che Wen Zhong didn't care at all about his credit being stolen; he only hoped that the operation would be successfully completed.

Even for the safety of the millions of people in Tai'an Grand Prefecture, the sect leader of the Nine Tripod Sword Sect must die on the mountain!

"Wei Shan! Get out of here right now! Elder Ye, Elder Ye, I happen to have a spare [Dragon Tiger Roaring Sea Pill] on me, which is perfect for a Venerable of the Heaven and Earth Realm. Please do me this favor."

Che Wen Zhong out his hand, intending to pat Ye Li on the shoulder and comfort him back to his seat.

Unexpectedly, I found nothing.

Before the old man could even be taken aback by the empty chair in front of him...

A chillingly cold young voice suddenly rang out from behind him. "Next time."

"I'll definitely do it next time."