Chapter 481

Chapter 481: Slander

Looking at the nearby Jingtan Peak, Tai Jin plunged down from the sky.

He was not Elder Liu and did not dare to fly directly to Jingtan Peak.

However, he had heard that there were no Formations set up at Jingtan Peak, so he could easily walk up the mountain path.

But just as Tai Jin landed, several ferocious beasts covered in gray fur suddenly appeared in his line of sight. Although their fur looked somewhat unattractive, their open sharp teeth and large bodies indicated to Tai Jin that these beasts were not weak.

Faced with the gaze of the ferocious beasts, Tai Jin dared not approach any further.

But he hadn’t heard that Jingtan Peak was raising dogs? There were several of them.

…

“Uh, Elder Liu, I wonder why the Sect Master has called me over this time?”

On the flying boat, Ji Yang asked knowingly.

Elder Liu glanced at Ji Yang before slowly replying:

“An elder from Cuiping Peak reported you, claiming that you severed their spiritual veins.”

“Slander, this is definitely slander!”

Ji Yang shouted.

However, Elder Liu remained remarkably calm and said nothing more.

From Elder Liu’s unflappable expression, it was clear that he did not believe Cuiping Peak was wronging Ji Yang.

“Elder Liu, don’t you believe me either?”

Hearing Ji Yang’s question, Elder Liu nodded repeatedly:

“I believe, I believe.”

Yet, despite his words, Elder Liu’s face showed no signs of change.

If it were someone else, Elder Liu might think there was indeed some misunderstanding.

But if it were Ji Yang, there was certainly no mistake.

Seeing this, Ji Yang silently muttered to himself.

If even Elder Liu did not believe him, he would likely be unable to convince the Sect Master either.

After all, he had already made it onto the sect’s blacklist, and the situation did not seem too favorable.

Just as Ji Yang was pondering how to defend himself when they arrived, Elder Liu suddenly spoke up:

“You don’t need to worry too much. Although you inadvertently severed their spiritual veins, this issue also relates to Cuiping Peak itself. Such an important location, and they didn’t even set up Formations.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Yang felt it made a lot of sense.

Even if he had done it, didn’t Cuiping Peak have some responsibility as well?

But Elder Liu’s next statement caused Ji Yang’s expression to change slightly.

“What you should be concerned about is your unauthorized opening of a spiritual field. This matter is far more serious than severing spiritual veins.”

Ji Yang scratched his head, sighing internally.

The late emperor had not completed half of his plans before he passed away.

It was a shame for the spiritual field he had worked so hard to cultivate.

“Thank you, Elder Liu, for the reminder.”

Ji Yang clasped his fists in gratitude.

“Disciple Ji Yang, no need to be polite. Peak Master Ye has helped me, and we are aware of your situation. Talent Jealousy makes it difficult for you to break through, but we can understand some of your unique habits.”

Ji Yang was startled upon hearing this:

“You all know what?”

Elder Liu looked at Ji Yang and sighed, then said:

“When Peak Master Ye left, he explained in detail. He said that with your talent, reaching the Golden Core Stage is already your current limit. If you attempt to break through again, you will face a calamity. I believe that Peak Master Ye is out looking for a solution.”

“With such a Master, you are indeed fortunate.”

Listening to Elder Liu’s explanation and seeing the regret in his eyes, Ji Yang felt somewhat dazed.

Ye Wuchen must be aware of his true realm.

Perhaps Ye Wuchen’s departure was not only to achieve his own path but also had this thought in mind.

Moreover, his Master had not forgotten to help him hide his realm before leaving.

This made Ji Yang feel a wave of gratitude.

Seeing Ji Yang’s dazed expression, Elder Liu curiously asked:

“Is something wrong? Did I say something incorrect?”

“Alas, what Elder Liu said is correct. This Talent Jealousy, I don’t know why it has fallen upon me. I know my talent is decent, yet now I dare not practice for even a moment.”

“Sometimes, I really wish I had just ordinary low-grade talent, so I wouldn’t have such troubles.”

Ji Yang sighed.

Since Ye Wuchen had already thought of a reason for him, Ji Yang naturally would not waste it.

With this buff behind him, if he cultivates a bit of land, wouldn’t it make perfect sense?

Hearing Ji Yang’s self-deprecation, Elder Liu comforted him:

“Disciple Ji Yang, do not belittle yourself. Perhaps Peak Master Ye really can find a way.”

Though he said this, Elder Liu shook his head afterwards.

If even Peak Master Ye could not handle it, it was clear that this so-called calamity was not simple.

It was a pity for this disciple Ji Yang, who had already reached the Golden Core Stage in such a short time, but afterwards was unable to progress.

This huge gap was a pain that no cultivator could bear.

“Alright, we have arrived, let’s go inside.”

Soon, the two reached the entrance of the He Dao Sect hall.

Elder Liu waved his hand to retrieve the flying boat, and they walked towards the hall.

“The spiritual veins are the lifeblood of our peak and the key to the sect’s strength, yet now they have been severed!”

“This is truly outrageous! Sect Master, you must stand up for Cuiping Peak!”

…

Before the two could enter the hall, they heard an angry voice from inside.

“Report to the Sect Leader, Ji Yang has been brought here.”

A silence fell in the hall, then Li Daoyi’s voice spoke:

“Come in.”

Upon entering the hall, Ji Yang quickly spotted another figure aside from Li Daoyi.

It was an elder at the Mid Void Refinement stage, wearing a robe with the Cuiping Peak emblem. This elder was glaring at Ji Yang, clearly ready to seek justice.

Ji Yang pretended not to see and bowed to Li Daoyi:

“Greetings, Sect Master.”

Then Ji Yang shifted his gaze to the Sect Master.

When he was at a lower realm, whether it was any elder in the sect or the Peak Master, or even this Sect Master, they all felt quite similar to him.

However, now that his realm had improved and he grasped the essence of the Way, he felt something different from this Sect Master.

That was the tremendous strength of Li Daoyi, making him realize that he was not just an ordinary Unity with the Dao cultivator; no wonder he could become the Sect Master.

But this did not change Ji Yang’s previous promise; sooner or later, he would have Li Daoyi go to the mines for further training.

“Ji Yang, did you sever the spiritual veins of Cuiping Peak?”

With Li Daoyi’s inquiry, the Cuiping Peak elder also turned his gaze toward Ji Yang, already reaching into his storage bag.

As soon as Ji Yang denied it, he would immediately pull out evidence, leaving Ji Yang with no room to refute!

“Replying to the Sect Master, this matter is indeed my doing.”

Ji Yang’s admission caused the hand of the Cuiping Peak elder, which had already grasped the evidence, to freeze in place.

Since Ji Yang had taken the initiative to confess, what was the point of bringing out the evidence now?

This left him with a sense of helplessness, feeling as if he had struck cotton with his fist.