CHAPTER 475: CHAPTER 445: VISITORS FROM DUBHE INSTITUTE, CONFLICT BETWEEN TWO FACTIONS

The relationship between Elder Zhao and Han Yuanqing is not so good as to cover for Han Yuanqing at the risk of offending the Cyan Mountain Sect.

In Elder Zhao’s view, the future achievements of Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei will far exceed those of Han Yuanqing.

Han Yuanqing brought this upon himself; it’s a case of self-inflicted misfortune.

"Elder, please say something! Regardless of what rules Elder Han might have broken, he should not be treated this way."

"Yes, yes, Elder Zhao, please speak for justice."

Given the current situation, the disciples of the Fuyao Sect believed they had no choice but to seek Elder Zhao’s assistance, so two disciples stepped forward to speak.

In the gathering, apart from Han Yuanqing, Elder Zhao was the highest-ranking member of the Fuyao Sect present.

With disciples of the Fuyao Sect speaking up and asking him to intervene, Elder Zhao’s gaze flickered as he hesitated slightly under everyone’s eyes before finally speaking.

"Since Sect Leader Lu has this intention, it would be better to leave Elder Han to the elders at the Dubhe Institute to handle."

"I also trust that the Dubhe Institute is fair and just and will not wrongly accuse Elder Han."

Elder Zhao was well aware of what crime Han Yuanqing had committed, but he did not wish to get too involved and entangle himself in the matter.

The implication in Elder Zhao’s words was also very apparent.

Whether Han Yuanqing is guilty or not should be determined by the Dubhe Institute.

This effectively shifted Han Yuanqing’s fate to the Dubhe Institute, leaving him to pray for his own fortune.

"This..."

Seeing Elder Zhao’s response, the disciples of the Fuyao Sect immediately fell silent.

On further thought, they understood Elder Zhao’s attitude.

Elder Zhao was convinced that Han Yuanqing was indeed at fault and it was inappropriate to plead for him, hence the response.

"Zhao Changchuan, I have treated you well over the years, and yet now you want to stand aloof! Truly heartless!"

Seeing Zhao Changchuan not defending him, Han Yuanqing finally spoke up.

Elder Zhao cast a glance at Han Yuanqing and said with a suggestive tone, "Elder Han, as an elder of the sect, one must prioritize the sect in their actions."

"How can one jeopardize the sect’s reputation for personal reasons?"

"This principle, I believe Elder Han understands better than I do."

The implication in Zhao Changchuan’s words was that Han Yuanqing, in dealing with personal grievances, failed to consider the impact of his actions on the Fuyao Sect if he did not succeed.

As an elder of the Fuyao Sect, attacking his human compatriots on the Southern Wilderness Battlefield, if this were to spread, would certainly damage the Fuyao Sect’s reputation.

Moreover, since Han Yuanqing is an elder, it could lead people to say that the upper beam is crooked, causing the lower beam to be slanted.

If even the elder acts this way, what would the disciples of the Fuyao Sect be like?

After Zhao Changchuan finished speaking, the scene fell into a brief silence.

The disciples of the Fuyao Sect were not foolish either.

Though they disliked the Cyan Mountain Sect restraining their elder this way, upon seeing Han Yuanqing grit his teeth angrily without further protest, they also refrained from saying anything unpleasant and continued to watch the matter unfold.

On the side, Xu Shouye was simply observing quietly, not taking a stand.

However, if he had to choose, he would surely stand on Lu Yuanshan’s side.

In the Cold Moon Palace, Xu Qinci maintained a calm expression, remaining silent throughout, merely giving Lu Yuanshan a deep look.

She could sense that Lu Yuanshan’s power had become stronger than before.

As for the rightness or wrongness between Han Yuanqing and the Lu Brothers and Sisters, the Dubhe Institute would decide. Being the master of the Cold Moon Palace, she refrained from commenting before understanding the full context.

Soon, Lu Yuanshan, Elder Zhao, Xu Shouye, and Xu Qinci conferred and decided to send a message to Purple Fire Castle, reporting the matter of Han Yuanqing and awaiting the Dubhe Institute to send someone to administer justice.

The same day the message was sent, the Dubhe Institute took the matter seriously, promptly sending someone to the Black Flood Dragon River to handle it.

A cultivator from the Dubhe Institute arrived by sword control, descending on the Black Flood Dragon River.

This person’s name was Zhang Zhixuan, with a mid-stage Crystallization cultivation. In the Dubhe Institute campaign, Zhang Zhixuan’s strength could indeed be considered the backbone.

"During the execution of tasks, anyone who attacks comrades must know this is a capital crime!"

Han Yuanqing’s violation, as roughly described by Lu Yuanshan in the message, was handled with utmost seriousness by Zhang Zhixuan upon arrival at the Black Flood Dragon River.

Everyone present knew from Zhang Zhixuan’s words how serious this matter was.

On the day the Eight Great Sects gathered at Purple Fire Castle, Wind Yuzi had explained some unbreakable rules established by the Dubhe Institute to the cultivators of the Eight Great Sects.

Among these rules, attacking comrades on the frontlines was a breach of the Dubhe Institute’s rules and was punishable by execution.

"Lord, is it true that Elder Han attacked fellow cultivators, or is it merely a fabrication of the Cyan Mountain Sect? Please, Lord, make a fair judgment."

Within the Fuyao Sect, a disciple siding with Han Yuanqing spoke, his expression very solemn.

"Our Sect Leader is always fair and impartial in conduct, never wronging the innocent. Don’t belittle our Sect Leader!"

From the Cyan Mountain Sect, Song Minghui stepped forward at this moment, retorting the Fuyao Sect disciple who had spoken.

"Indeed, what Senior Sister Song says is reasonable."

"Our Sect Leader never wrongs an innocent of his own accord!"

"Surely it is your sect’s Elder Han who did wrong and violated the rules."

"Yes, yes."

As soon as Song Minghui finished speaking, other Cyan Mountain Sect disciples echoed her sentiments.

Lu Yuanshan, Song Minghui, Lin Han, Li Daoxuan, and many other Cyan Mountain Sect disciples respected and admired Lu Yuanshan’s suitability to be Sect Leader.

They had all seen Lu Yuanshan’s character and conduct for themselves.

"Hmph, just saying doesn’t prove anything! Does our Elder Han look like a bad person?"

The Fuyao Sect disciple who had spoken earlier argued, "Don’t target Elder Han! Our Elder Han is equally upright and won’t act out of malice!"

"Heh, lazy to argue with you further."

Song Minghui rolled her eyes at the Fuyao Sect disciple, showing no pleasant expression.

Elder Zhao, on the side, did not speak up for Han Yuanqing.

Guessing well enough what Han Yuanqing had done, Elder Zhao understood that now was not the time to plead for him, lest he make himself a bore.

Not worth it.

"Alright, to ascertain the truth, let me use the Divine Inquiry Talisman, and we shall know."

Zhang Zhixuan spoke up, unwilling to drag things out with unnecessary words.