In the Martial Arts Square.
Countless disciples looked up at the water screen that was gradually expanding. Their faces were still filled with shock and amazement. The battle of words that Ye Chen had forced Fang Han to retreat was really amazing.
Swoosh!
While they were sighing, the water teleportation screen suddenly distorted, and countless figures rushed out from it. These figures were covered by a thick light, and a strong aura of pride was emitted from within these light.
"We're finally back!"
Yuan Heng and the others clenched their fists tightly. The people from the Ye School behind them also displayed joyous expressions. From today on, they would be the inner court disciples of the Ascension Sect. Their status, status and the resources that they would obtain would all increase by leaps and bounds.
Ye Yao was also very happy. She turned her head and looked at Ye Chen. Her eyes suddenly flashed with a trace of determination. She thought to herself, "After today, I must work harder in my cultivation. I want to fight side by side with my brother!"
The incident at Goat Horn Peak this time had a great impact on Ye Yao.
Fang Han, Han Bailin, and Chiang Lao were all very strong and had great power. They wanted to kill Ye Chen and even annex the Yuhua Sect. They were very ambitious.
However, Ye Yao could only stand aside silently and could not help at all.
This feeling made her very sad. She wanted to become stronger and help Ye Chen share the burden.
Perhaps because he felt Ye Yao's burning gaze, Ye Chen caressed her hair affectionately. He didn't say anything. Just a look of affirmation was enough.
Although the two siblings had been separated for two years, they still had each other in their hearts and missed each other day and night.
In his eyes, there was encouragement and relief, but more than that, there was a sigh.
Ye Yao had indeed grown a lot.
"Welcome, Deputy Sect Leader!"
A deep voice was heard all of a sudden.
Above the Martial Arts Square, several streams of light flashed past. Mo Qiangu stood in the middle of the crowd. His head was lowered and he was actually half-kneeling on the ground. He said in a deep voice, "This time's inner sect selection was really negligent. Deputy Sect Leader, please punish me."
"Please punish me, Vice Sect Leader!"
As his voice sounded out, the ten plus Inner Court Elders and hundreds of Inner Court Disciples behind him all knelt down in unison. Their loud voices immediately attracted the attention of countless people.
Instead of saying that he was forgiving Hua Hao Qiong, it was more like he was forcing Hua Hao Qiong. He was clearly trying to put pressure on Hua Hao Qiong. As expected of Mo Qiangu, he was indeed scheming.
Hua Haoqiong's face was a little ugly. He took a few steps forward and was about to speak when he felt a thick chill gradually being released from Ye Chen's body. It lingered in the air, and killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Although Ye Chen did not see anyone from the Mo Family in this incident, the Imperial Sword Hall had targeted him at every turn. They had even nearly forced Ye Yao into a desperate situation.
How could Ye Chen forget this grudge?
The air was filled with an oppressive chill. The killing intent was getting thicker and thicker.
The crowd of disciples looked at Hua Haoqiong. Hua Haoqiong's face was calm, as if he did not want to interfere. Behind him, Qiu Lianxiao and the rest revealed a playful smile, full of mockery.
"Ye Chen, what is the meaning of this?"
A Hu Gang disciple stepped forward. His voice was cold, but he was unable to hide the trace of fear in his voice.
"This has nothing to do with you. Get lost!"
Ye Chen's gaze turned, and his voice was like thunder. With just a roar, he sent the Hu Gang disciple flying. He fell into the crowd, and his eyes rolled back as he fainted.
When the crowd saw this, they all sucked in a breath of cold air. Ye Chen's strength seemed to have become stronger after the Inner Court Selection.
"All of you, leave."
Mo Qiangu's face was calm. He lifted his foot and walked in front of Ye Chen. He said indifferently, "The Imperial Sword Hall did not do well in this Inner Court Selection. However, this matter is related to the fight for the throne, and it has a great impact. It is better to avoid unnecessary trouble. Let's end our grudge here. How about it?"
End their grudge here?
Many people widened their eyes. Mo Qiangu had actually taken the initiative to admit defeat to Ye Chen. What was going on?
The Mo Family had immense power and influence in the imperial court.
Mo Qiangu was one of the higher-ups of the Mo Family. Today, he had actually said such words to a 17-year-old youth. Everyone could not help but look at him in a new light. They all looked at him in shock.
"I refuse."
Ye Chen's voice was still cold and emotionless.
"Mo Qiangu, as the Master of the Imperial Sword Hall, you're in charge of all the matters of the Inner Court Selection. You're even more responsible for the safety of every Outer Court Disciple. However, where were you when we were surrounded by Yang Yu?
Where is the Imperial Sword Hall? "
Mo Qiangu's eyes narrowed, but he could not refute.
"Everyone knows that you and I have a grudge. I admit that you tried to kill me secretly during the Inner Court Selection. However, why did you not do anything when the 5,000 Primordial Beasts gathered at the Goat Horn Peak?
You are an expert in the Chaotic Prime Realm. Your perception is strong enough to cover a range of ten miles. However, you could not detect the 5,000 Primordial Beasts. Are you blind? "
When the outer court disciples heard this, their eyes were filled with anger.
The 5,000 Primordial Beasts were extremely terrifying. After a round of charging, the Central Peak was on the verge of collapsing. If Ye Chen had not discovered the danger in advance, they would have all died in the Yuhua Boundary.
Mo Qiangu had not done his job well. He had treated their lives like dirt.
"The Primordial Beasts are not living creatures. When I found them, they were already …"
"Shut up!"
Ye Chen suddenly shouted, causing Mo Qiangu's body to tremble. Ye Chen asked him to shut up?
"The person in charge is responsible for the lives of thousands of disciples. If the 5,000 Primordial Beasts really rushed to the Central Peak, there will be countless casualties. Do you think that by kneeling here and saying a few helpless words, you can completely shirk your responsibility?
Elder Mo's scheme is really ingenious. "
Ye Chen did not hide his coldness at all, causing Mo Qiangu's aura to become extremely chaotic. He said coldly, "What are you trying to say?"
Mo Qiangu really wanted to kill Ye Chen now.
But he could not!
After this incident, Ye Chen had a very high status in the hearts of countless disciples. If Mo Qiangu killed Ye Chen, the image that he had painstakingly built would be destroyed. The Mo Family's power in the Yuhua Sect would also be completely removed.
Therefore, he could only endure, endure.
Ye Chen glanced at Mo Qiangu and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He asked, "May I ask Elder Mo, if you neglected your duty and put the Yuhua Sect's disciples to death. According to the Yuhua Sect's rules, how should you be punished?"
"You should be whipped 300 times." Mo Qiangu gritted his teeth and answered.
"In that case, according to the rules of the Ascension Sect, how should the people who coldly watched the Ascension Sect's disciples face danger be punished?"
Mo Qiangu's body suddenly trembled. He raised his head and met Ye Chen's expressionless face. He said hatefully, "You should be sent to the Heartbroken Cliff to face the wall for 100 days and suffer the pain of being attacked by ice."
"Elder Mo really cares about the sect and is so familiar with the sect's rules. Does this count as knowing the rules and breaking the rules?
According to the Yuhua Sect's rules, knowing the rules and breaking the rules should be punished twice the amount. Am I right? "
Ye Chen suddenly smiled. That smile looked so warm and sunny, but in Mo Qiangu's eyes, it was more terrifying than a demon.
He took a deep breath and gritted his teeth. "Ye Chen, you should be merciful. You are a disciple of the Yuhua Sect and I am an elder of the Yuhua Sect. We are all from the same sect. Why should we kill each other?"