The Jade Spring Sect acts with benevolence, but this does not mean that they will abandon their principles because of benevolence.
The final verdict against the Cheng Lineage father and son quickly spread throughout the entire Jade Spring Sect, and even throughout the entire Jing Kingdom in a very short time.
The Cheng Lineage father and son were annihilated by water and mines, their bodies and souls destroyed.
The main branch of the East Mountain Cheng Lineage, numbering several hundred people, was all deemed guilty by the Jade Spring Sect. Those whose crimes were too serious were executed on the spot, while those whose crimes were less serious were sentenced to life imprisonment or lifelong mining slavery.
Those members of the branch clans who committed serious crimes were also executed. Those who committed less serious crimes and possessed cultivation were all stripped of their cultivation and demoted to mine slaves. Ordinary people without crimes were expelled from the Jing Kingdom and were never allowed to set foot on the Jing Kingdom territory for the rest of their lives.
This is an extremely severe punishment.
The entire cultivation world of the Jing Kingdom was shaken.
The Heart-Eroding Stronghold, however, was somewhat dismissive, and there were even rumors that the operation was too lenient.
Indeed, given their methods, it would be too lenient for them to simply become food for insects and beasts.
This move undoubtedly reaffirmed the prestige of the Jade Spring Sect.
Inside the thatched Verdant Hills Stream.
Chen Shuangbai recalled the fate of the Cheng Lineage father and son at the Abyss Suppression Hall that day.
No matter how pitiful Cheng Yin's words were, or how cleanly he took responsibility, the expression of the Golden Core True Person sitting in the main seat remained as unwavering as a sacred mountain that had stood for millennia.
Cheng Yin's voice gradually changed from wailing to anger, and finally to cursing.
The white-haired old man, with bloodshot eyes and a forehead dripping with blood, looked like a madman, a dying beast, uttering his final roar in the most venomous language, Curse the Jade Spring Sect, Curse True Person Bo, and Curse everyone in the hall.
"You hypocrites! You're nothing but a pack of sanctimonious wolves who bully the weak! My Cheng Lineage has served the Jade Spring Sect for hundreds of years; even if we haven't achieved anything, we've certainly put in the hard work!"
"My son, Yulang, is exceptionally intelligent and will surely become a Golden Core True Person a hundred years from now. He has unfortunately been poisoned by a rare toxin. I have come to your house seeking only a precious elixir to save his life!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai subconsciously felt that what the other person said actually made some sense.
After learning from Ding Chengyu what the other party wanted, he felt that this person was utterly absurd and wondered where he got the nerve to be so shameless.
The precious elixir he sought was called the [ Pure Heart Precious Lotus Pill ], a third-tier elixir.
Only a third-tier alchemist can refine a third-tier Alchemist.
Within the Dao of Alchemy Jade Spring Sect, the most accomplished alchemists are Chen Shuangbai's master, Yi Chongyue, Yan Heng's father, Yan Nanlai, but both are second-tier Alchemist.
A third-tier Alchemist... conservatively estimated, there are no more than five in the entire Celebrated Splendor Continent.
They are either core members of a Nascent Soul sect or live a carefree life hidden among mountains and rivers. They are honored guests sought after by countless forces, rarely venturing into the mortal world, much less opening a furnace to refine pills.
Even if the Jade Spring Sect had it, why should it be given to the East Mountain Cheng Lineage?
What price would the East Mountain Cheng Lineage be willing to pay to obtain such a precious elixir?
Cheng Yin's statement was. "As long as the Jade Spring Sect can acquire him, Cheng Yulang will be recruited into the Jade Spring Sect in the future, and a hundred years later he will become a Golden Core True Person..."
Even if we take a step back and say that the East Mountain Cheng Lineage is merely an appendage of the Jade Spring Sect, where does he get the audacity to act?!
Chen Shuangbai felt that this person had gone mad.
"... Truly, this is wishful thinking, utterly insane."
Ding Chengyu said coldly.
Let's leave the matter of the East Mountain Cheng Lineage for now.
However, there are still quite a few members of the Cheng Lineage clan within the clan.
The one with the highest cultivation level was Cheng Yi, the upper cultivator.
The betrayal of the East Mountain Cheng Lineage is inexplicable and a foregone conclusion. However, the Jade Spring Sect also has its rules. After interrogating the disciples of the Cheng Lineage within the sect, those who participated were also dealt with.
If no one had been involved, nothing would have happened.
Despite this, these disciples from the Cheng Lineage family remained terrified and lived in constant fear.
As for Cheng Yi...
This Foundation Establishment cultivator from the East Mountain Cheng Lineage, after learning that the evidence of the Cheng Lineage's crimes was irrefutable, resigned from his post, went to plead with the sect leader, and knelt for a whole night before finally receiving a punishment.
Send him to East Mountain Commandery East Mountain Commandery and have him personally clean up every inch of the area that had been ravaged by demonic energy Evil Method.
Although the Earth Vein Demonic Seed was sealed away by the Jade Spring Sect, the East Mountain Cheng Lineage had been plotting for a long time, and many places had already been polluted. If it is not thoroughly removed, over time it will not only hinder the recovery of the Earth Vein Spiritual Qi, but may also erode the land, breed plagues, and even subtly pollute the local creatures, causing endless harm.
This is not a simple punishment.
Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would likely spend decades on this, which would definitely delay their cultivation.
But Cheng Yi did not argue or beg. After kowtowing several times, he silently left the mountain gate.
Some people felt relieved.
Because Cheng Yi was born into the East Mountain Cheng Lineage, he carried this surname and therefore had to bear the same responsibilities.
Some people find it somewhat cruel.
The Cheng Lineage clan members who joined the Jade Spring Sect were, in principle, not closely related to the East Mountain Cheng Lineage, and the sect had also confirmed that they were indeed unaware of this.
But... how can this be explained?
Inside the thatched hut.
Chen Shuangbai slowly opened her eyes, gradually dispelling the image of the Cheng Lineage father and son's madness from her mind, and continued to nurture her Sword Essence.
When Sword Qi energy comes to life, it becomes Sword Essence.
The latter is a further manifestation of the former in the realm of swordsmanship.
Depending on the different directions of understanding gained by sword cultivators, Sword Essence has different wonderful uses and manifestations, but the ultimate result is always the same.
Just like the Sword Essence of my senior brother Li Changfeng, which is emerald green, when wielded it it is like a rolling turbulent emerald tide, extremely fierce, hence it is called [ Jade Roaming Sword Essence ].
For example, the Sword Essence of the Golden Core True Person True Person Mei has abandoned its original sword form and transformed into a plum blossom. Once released, it emits a subtle fragrance and a graceful plum blossom shadow, earning it the reputation of " Snow Plum Sword Essence ".
And Chen Shuangbai's...
[ Foot-Long Silk ] seemed to sense the sword master's thoughts, and swayed slightly. The exposed blade revealed a few rays of full moon light, accompanied by falling frost flowers, which was very beautiful and eye-catching.
Chen Shuangbai pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's call it [ Frost Osmanthus Sword Essence ]."
The ancients called osmanthus wood "wood osmanthus" because of its dense wood and grain resembling that of a rhinoceros horn.
Among the many symbolic images of the Grand Yin, the osmanthus tree is very famous.
Having assumed the duties, Chen Shuangbai naturally had to fulfill the corresponding obligations.
Chen Shuangbai is intelligent and shrewd.
After the matter of the East Mountain Cheng Lineage came to an end, the burden on the Evil Hunting Hall was not so heavy.
As for Daoist Mo Yun, who was personally escorted back by Chen Shuangbai, he was also dealt with by True Person Bo.
Their fates were similar to those of the Cheng Lineage father and son.
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