by Feng Yise
Ye Yuan snickered and said, "Mobilizing so many people today, could it be to cross-examine my blasphemous crime? Also, even not recognizing people is a crime, Elder Yao, your ability to list crimes is much stronger than your alchemy and martial art abilities!"
Yao Qian was just about to explode when another person stepped in, saying, "Alright. Ye Yuan, everyone here is your senior, don't be unbridled. Why haven't you paid respects to Lord Sect Master yet?"
Beneath Luo Qingfeng were three people sitting side by side. Ye Yuan actually guessed long ago that these were the three great hall heads.
The person who spoke just now appeared strict, but his intent to shield was already very clear.
Furthermore, the other party addressed himself as senior when talking. If his conjectures were right, that should be the inc.u.mbent Martial Hall's Hall Head, Xiao Jian.
Ye Yuan naturally would not fail to see what was good for him. He gave a bow towards Luo Qingfeng. "I've seen Lord Sect Master!"
"I heard that you went into retreat for five days and broke through two realms consecutively?" Luo Qingfeng asked a question instead.
Ye Yuan was brought here by Xin Lie right after exiting seclusion, yet, he actually knew already even though Xin Lie did not report this matter to Luo Qingfeng. It could be seen just how great his control over the sect was!
This sort of matter obviously could not be hidden. Ye Yuan answered honestly, "Yes."
Luo Qingfeng nodded and said calmly, "Not bad."
Just two words, no joy nor sorrow. Everyone did not know what it meant either.
However, quite a few people's faces changed, plainly stunned by this unexpected news.
Even Xiao Jian had a trace of delight flash past his face.
Unquestionably, just based on this aspect, Ye Yuan would gain points and not lose any. It would be greatly advantageous to the results of the hearing later!
"What kind of joke is this? Consecutively breaking through two realms within five days? How's this possible?"
"Since Sect Master already said so, can this matter be fake? This Ye Yuan was actually such a monstrous existence?"
"But, what to do if he really stole the sect's pill formulas?"
"This . . . Such a genius, isn't killing him too regrettable?"
Many elders started to debate on the spot. Towards the end of the discussion, they were clearly still very conflicted.
Xiao Jian coughed drily, interrupting the crowd's discussion. He continued the introduction. "This is the Disciplinary Hall's Hall Head Ling. This is the Pill Hall's Hall Head Ouyang. I'm surnamed Xiao, Martial Hall's Hall Head."
"Ye Yuan has seen the hall heads." Ye Yuan gave another bow.
"Enough nonsense! Let the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing begin! Ye Yuan, let me ask you, where did you get this True Rising Spirit Pill from?" Ouyang Yu asked directly.
At his level, he was obviously not very concerned with the struggle for the State of Qin's imperial authority. He was more concerned about where Ye Yuan got his medicinal pill from.
The pill formulas were the foundation of the sect's survival. If the pill formulas were to leak out, the impact it would have on the sect would be utterly enormous.
This matter, it was not overboard no matter how seriously they took it. Otherwise, they would not have set up such a powerful front.
The medicinal pill in Ouyang Yu's hands was that pill which Ye Yuan threw to Yang Hao back then. That fellow directly took it back to the sect.
Ye Yuan replied nonchalantly, "Of course it was refined by me."
"What a joke! This True Rising Spirit Pill is my Tranquil Cloud Sect Pill Hall's agglomerated fruit of labor. How would you know how to refine it? Speak! Did you, or your father, or the State of Qin's Imperial Family collude with members of our sect to steal it?!"
Ouyang Yu looked down from high above, his aura imposing with overwhelming might.
If an ordinary disciple were standing here, their legs would have turned into jelly long ago.
But Ye Yuan was immune to this tactic.
"Whether I know how to refine or not, just test and you'll know. Is there a need to make things so complicated?" Ye Yuan said nonchalantly.
"Humph! The difficulty of refining the True Rising Spirit Pill is extremely high. Even a middle-rank Alchemy Master would find it hard to refine. You, a low-rank Alchemy Master, can refine it?"
The one who spoke was Ouyang Ming, also Su Yuting's husband.
If one were to talk about who wanted to mess Ye Yuan to death the most, it had to be him and Yao Qian.
And this Tri-Hall Joint Hearing also originated because of the two of them.
Ye Yuan lifted the two-star badge on his c.h.e.s.t and said smilingly, "Are you talking about this? Hur hur, been too busy recently. Just didn't have the time to take the exam."
Finishing, Ye Yuan released his soul force outside. A wave of commotion sounded out inside the great hall!
"This . . . This is the soul force of a high-rank Alchemy Master! This brat is only Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm and already has the soul force of a high-rank Alchemy Master!"
"Just where did this boy pop out from? His talent truly too astonishing!"
"Yeah! Cultivation speed is so fast, and his natural divine soul is powerful. This is simply a natural-born alchemist! Why did he run into the Martial Hall?"
"No way! This elderly self must take him in as my apprentice and pass all of my Alchemy Dao skills to him! A genius like this, not becoming an alchemist is such a waste!"
The ones with the most discussions were undoubtedly on the Pill Hall's side.
A powerful divine soul was the prerequisite condition to become an alchemist. Ye Yuan just broke through to middle-stage Spirit Condensation Realm and actually already possessed high-rank Alchemy Master soul force. Such conditions, going to cultivate in the Martial Path was such a waste!
They were unaware that Ye Yuan did not even release all of his soul force! What he released earlier was merely the soul force of a newly broken through high-rank Alchemy Master. There was still quite a relatively huge gap from his full soul force.
Even so, his conditions already moved many Pill Hall elders.
The conditions to become an alchemist was extremely harsh. A good disciple could be encountered but not hoped for.
Ye Yuan only displayed the corner of an iceberg and already moved quite a few Pill Hall elders.
Even Ouyang Yu's gaze when looking at Ye Yuan became unrestrainedly scorching.
In comparison, a trace of worry flickered past Xiao Jian's eyes.
Ye Yuan was his master's successor. How could he enter the Pill Hall?
Furthermore, Ye Yuan's martial talent was absolutely much more formidable than his alchemy talent!
Of course, this was only his wishful thinking.
Chapter 226 - I Have a Master
Ouyang Ming saw that the situation was not right and hurriedly said, "Ye Yuan, don't you change the topic! Even if you can refine the True Rising Spirit Pill, the truth about stealing the pill formulas is still beyond all doubt! Sect Master, the three hall heads, and elders, towards a disciple with such misconduct, no matter how much of a genius he is, we mustn't be indulgent!"
"Elder Ouyang's words are reasonable!" said the Disciplinary Hall's Hall Head Ling Potian suddenly who previously did not speak the whole time.
Ling Potian's voice dragged the imminently out of control situation back.
As the saying went, like father, like son. In actuality, like teacher, like student, also worked.
Xin Lie's coldness that pushed people a thousand miles away was inherited from this imposing master of his.
The main topic today was interrogating Ye Yuan. Ling Potian's authority to speak was naturally very high.
Regardless of whether or not he had the intent to target Ye Yuan, one sentence from him indeed made Ye Yuan's elaborately constructed atmosphere scatter.
As the litigant, Ye Yuan only shot Ling Potian a calm glance and not was s
urprised by this.
"Ye Yuan, where did you get the True Rising Spirit Pill from? Confess honestly now, and we can still show leniency when meting out punishment. Otherwise . . ." Ouyang Ming opened his mouth again.
In order to improve the pill formula, the Pill Hall expended enormous amounts of human resources and material resources. If the pill formula which was just developed not long ago was stolen, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Tranquil Cloud Sect.
Ye Yuan had a helpless face. These dregs guarded some garbage like it was treasure and even blamed others for stealing their pill formulas. Truly hopeless.
"If I say that I knew from the start, you all definitely won't believe it, right?" Ye Yuan said helplessly.
Although it was the truth, those who heard it might not believe it.
Indeed, Yao Qian sneered coldly and said, "Your meaning is that you're a prophet? You were born with the knowledge? What a joke!"
"Ye Yuan, if you keep on being glib and talk aimlessly, there's no point in continuing this hearing! We're giving you the opportunity. That's why we're letting you stand here to speak!" Ouyang Ming said coldly.
Ye Yuan laughed and said, " Haha, I saw that the atmosphere was so tense and just wanted to ease it a little. Um, actually, I have a master. A very incredible master. The kind that is more formidable than you all. Those pill formulas were all taught by him. My alchemy skills were also taught by him."
"Hahaha! Nonsense! More formidable than us? Do you know what realm we're at? You didn't even sketch a draft when telling lies!" Ouyang Ming said with a cold snicker.
Ye Yuan had a disdainful face as he said, "A Second Level Sea Transformation Realm alchemist with a power level of five. What are you being c.o.c.ky in front of me for? Wait until I breakthrough to the Crystal Formation Realm. I can one-shot kill you instantly!"
Seeing that Ouyang Ming wanted to refute, Ye Yuan added on, "Don't doubt it. You ask that Elder Yao by your side, and you'll know whether I have the capability or not. In a certain sense, he was even defeated by me."
These few sentences from Ye Yuan caused the entire great hall to burst into commotion once again.
"What? Elder Yao was defeated by the Spirit Condensation Realm Ye Yuan? Is this boy talking in his sleep?"
"Hur hur, how is that possible. This brat is blowing his own trumpet! Even though an alchemist's combat abilities aren't strong, Elder Yao is at any rate a Sea Transformation Realm expert. How is it possible to lose to Ye Yuan?"
"Not necessarily! Didn't you hear Ye Yuan say earlier that it was only 'in a certain sense'? It's just we don't know what this 'certain sense' refers to."
In the great hall, even if Yao Qian's skin was thick, he was also scarlet red right now.
Truthfully speaking, if Ye Yuan broke through to the Crystal Formation Realm, he really did not dare to guarantee that he could beat Ye Yuan.
That last sword from Ye Yuan left too deep an impression on Yao Qian.
A Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist could actually communicate with heaven and earth essence energy to unleash such a peerlessly powerful sword. It was truly inconceivable!
After Yao Qian returned to the sect, he obviously would not speak about this sort of disgraceful matter. Now that he was exposed by Ye Yuan in his face, he hated that there was no hole for him to crawl into.
"Elder Yao, what in the world happened?"
"Elder Yao, this Ye Yuan must be talking bullshit, right?"
. . . . . .
Many people came up to whisper to Yao Qian. Yao Qian was just about to deny it when Xiao Jian said calmly, "You all don't need to doubt it. Ye Yuan did not lie. He has this capability! Ye Yuan, he . . . can already communicate with heaven and earth essence energy for his own use! After he breaks through to the Crystal Formation Realm, his strength will surely have a qualitative leap!"
Everyone s.u.c.k.e.d in a cold breath.
Although Xiao Jian did not mention Yao Qian, his words already affirmed Ye Yuan's words from another point.
In front of Ye Yuan, these Sea Transformation Realm alchemists were indeed only power level of five dregs . . .
And the majority of the alchemists here were so . . .
A Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist could communicate with heaven and earth essence energy? Everyone was stunned once again . . .
With Xiao Jian's status, he obviously would not speak carelessly about this sort of matter.
Soul force was incomparably powerful and martial talent was peerless. This was simply a genius that even the heaven would be jealous of!
Would such a character really do something like stealing pill formulas?
The group of elders started to doubt it.
This group of people were actually all filled with righteous indignation before coming and were bent on putting Ye Yuan to death. But now, they had no choice but to consider reviewing Ye Yuan.
"Ye Yuan, I wonder what kind of mysterious person your master is? If you have such a powerful master, why enter my Tranquil Cloud Sect then?" the sect master Luo Qingfeng who was silent the entire time suddenly asked.
Ye Yuan gave a puzzled expression and said blankly, "Uh . . . Replying sect master, I really don't what kind of person Master is. I don't even know his name. Master said to use the knowledge he taught to temper myself in the secular world and compete with other geniuses. Only by emerging from a myriad of living beings can I officially become his disciple!"
"What a joke! Who wouldn't even know his own master's name? The way I see it, this is simply nonsense that you fabricated! Sect Master, I think we don't need to interrogate anymore. Ye Yuan is simply full of crap. Just give him the death penalty straight away!" Ouyang Ming denounced.
"Elder Ouyang, in my opinion, it's more suitable for you to be the sect master. How about you come and take my seat?" Luo Qingfeng's light words made the entire great hall's temperature plummet.
Anyone could hear the disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e Sect Master Luo had towards Elder Ouyang!
Ouyang Ming frequently relied on the Ouyang Family's influence in the sect to disregard the other elders. Now, he actually directly interrupted Sect Master Luo's questioning. His gall was too big.
If Sect Master Luo could even tolerate this, then he might as well not be the sect master.
Ouyang Ming's face turned the color of pig's liver and was incredibly embarrassed.
"Ouyang Ming, you shut your mouth! When was it your turn to talk while the sect master is questioning? How the final ruling will be is the sect master's decision. How can he tolerate you meddling in it! Why haven't you quickly apologized to Sect Master yet?" Ouyang Yu obviously could not sit still anymore and reprimanded him.
Ouyang Ming dare not defy Ouyang Yu. He could only rise and give a bow towards Luo Qingfeng, saying, "Ouyang Ming was impatient and did not choose my words. I pray Sect Master do not blame."
Luo Qingfeng waved his hands and did not bother with him anymore. He said to Ye Yuan again, "Your honorable master is an amazing character! It's just I wonder where is he at the present moment?"
Chapter 227 - Challenging the Pill Hall Single-Handedly!
"Master, well he went to roam the world already." Ye Yuan still gave the same old excuse.
Although Ouyang Ming was reprimanded by Luo Qingfeng, what he said was not wrong.
Who takes someone as their master and not know their master's name?
And now, Ye Yuan also said that his master was not around. There was no testimony with the witness gone.
In their hearts, there were already many people who felt that Ye Yuan was indeed talking nonsense.
Luo Qingfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "According to my knowledge, you were still completely nameless a few months back. But within a few months, you emerged all of a sudden. Could it be that your master only taught you for these few months and left to travel the world so coincidentally right after you arrived at the Tranquil Cloud Sect?"
Luo Qingfeng was clearly very clear about Ye Yuan's growin
g up experiences.
Ye Yuan had prepared an excuse long ago. He recounted the lie he contrived to Ye Hang to Luo Qingfeng again.
He actually had motives why he did this.
Even though this imaginary teacher of his that he fabricated was somewhat absurd, as long as the sect believed he existed, that would be Ye Yuan's greatest protective charm!
The Ouyang Family wanting to deal with Ye Yuan would have to weigh whether they have the abilities first or not.
An existence who could impart skills in a dream and directly imprint knowledge onto the divine soul was not someone that the puny Tranquil Cloud Sect could afford to provoke.
Of course, how to make others believe it was also a problem.
As expected, when Ye Yuan finished talking, Luo Qingfeng raised his suspicions. "It seems like what you've said up till now are all some things which can't be proven. Could it be that you want to use these sort of excuses to prove your innocence?"
Hearing Luo Qingfeng's questioning, a trace of cold sneer flashed across the corner of Ouyang Ming's mouth.
He was very doting on Su Yuting. That was why he shielded the Su Family in any way he could and even aided them to usurp the throne.
However, what arrived was the outcome of the Su Family three brothers' death!
When Su Yuting heard this grievous news, she fainted on the spot. It could be seen just how great the impact this incident had on her.
Ouyang Ming's heart ached for his beloved wife, so he was naturally unwilling to let Ye Yuan go. That was why he thought of borrowing the help of the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing to authorize Ye Yuan's death penalty.
He knew that Ye Yuan was a peerless genius who made it past the Nine Heavens Road. The sect would definitely nurture this kind of geniuses heavily. The only opportunity to put him to death was the True Rising Spirit Pill that Ye Yuan took out.
Presently, seeing that Ye Yuan was at the end of his ropes, Ouyang Ming could not help feeling greatly satisfied.
It was very evident that Ye Yuan could not summon that so-called master of his. As long as he could not call him here, he would be unable to convince everyone. The result could only be death!