Chapter 118: The Final Verdict

  "Lin Xi, Long Bingyan, your grudges and grievances, I have already understood them clearly."

  The young man in blue's first sentence made the two of them feel a chill: "Although Long Bingyan has ulterior motives and concealed her past with you, wanting to use the Guardian Temple to kill you. However, you killed the Cao brothers, which is an undisputed fact, and it doesn't count as framing you!"

  Long Bingyan and Lin Xi were both shocked, as if they had been stripped naked, all their secrets exposed without a doubt!

  Without a doubt, in front of the Deputy Sect Master of Shen Xiao Sect, the so-called secret between the two was simply a joke. The power of such a terrifying figure was not something that a Qi Refining stage disciple could fathom.

  The deputy leader of the Shen Xiao Sect turned his gaze, first looking at Long Bingyan: "Long Bingyan, you eliminate dissenters, kill one to warn a hundred, and establish your authority. This can't be considered wrong either. Our immortal sects aren't charity organizations; survival of the fittest is the fundamental law. Sacrificing an ordinary disciple to achieve one's own goals isn't a big deal... However, Lin Xi is now an official disciple. If you use this kind of tactic again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

  Long Bingyan's heart skipped a beat. Her personality was so clever, the Deputy Sect Master's words seemed to be both benevolent and severe at the same time, the previous words were comforting her, while the latter words were the key point.

  "Deputy leader can rest assured, Long Bingyan knows what to do."

  Long Bingyan lowered her head and said. Her eyelids drooped slightly, and many thoughts flashed through her pupils.

  The verdict on Lin Xi was originally a small matter. In Long Bingyan's view, it was as insignificant as crushing an ant to death. However, unexpectedly, not only were all the elders shocked, but even the Deputy Sect Master was alarmed.

  It has to be said that this matter was completely beyond Long Bingyan's expectations.

  At this moment, a faint voice like a mosquito sounded in Long Bingyan's ear: "Long Bingyan, you should have seen that scene just now. Lin Xi is now the focus of the sect's attention. At least for three months, I don't want to see any actions from you against him! - Alright, you can go first!"

  This remark has multiple meanings.

  "Three months..."

  Long Bingyan muttered to herself in her heart, within three months she couldn't make a move, what about after those three months?

  Long Bing's face was as if she had something on her mind, and she cupped one hand in the other, bowing: "Disciple takes leave!"

  Having said that, the true energy rolled up and wrapped Li Wujie, transforming into a white rainbow and leaving.

  At this moment, only the Guardian Elder, the Deputy Leader of the Shenyue Sect, and Lin Xi were left on the mountain peak.

  A silence on the summit of the verdict.

  "Lin Xi, you also heard what I just said. The rules of the sect are simple: the strong prey on the weak, and everything is based on strength. The sect doesn't care about rules or reason, only strength. If you want to gain recognition from the sect, you must prove your worth. You're very clever, and you've passed the promotion assessment in a timely manner. From being a nominal disciple to becoming an official one, this itself has proven your value. If it weren't for that, I'm afraid even if I wanted to, I wouldn't have been able to save you today if you were still just a nominal disciple."

  The deputy sect leader's words were stark and shocking. He tore away all pretenses, pointing directly to the source: "Long Bingyan framed you, I know that. But I still won't punish her. You should know why? Because right now, your current status is far less important than a saintess. I couldn't possibly punish a saintess of our sect for the sake of a mere Qi Refining stage disciple. Moreover, Long Bingyan also has the identity of a goddess. In fact, if you hadn't suddenly awakened to the powerful Dao lineage within you, you might not have even survived."

  Lin Xi remained silent.

  The deputy leader's words, to some extent, were actually protecting Long Bingyan, but he couldn't bring himself to hate him. Because these words were the plain truth, not a single word deceived him. It was precisely because he knew that this was the fact, the plain truth, that Lin Xi couldn't get angry at all.

  "So you're saying that as long as one's strength is powerful enough, they can ignore all the rules and laws of the Shen Xiao Sect?"

  Lin Xi said coldly.

  The young man in blue laughed: "Not bad! If your strength is great enough to defy the heavens, then your value will also be great enough to defy the heavens. You can naturally ignore all sect rules and laws. Not to mention killing two people, you even looted the treasures of the Tianzhu Palace.

  "You've killed the head of Taiyuan Palace and plundered all the treasures in the Xian Dao world, but it's not a big deal, and no one else dares to make a sound."

  The laughter stopped, and a serious, cold light burst out from the young man in blue: "However, it's clear that you don't have this value yet. Long Bingyan doesn't either, even if he is a divine son. So, all of you must act within the rules of the Shenyue Sect."

  The young man in blue robes raised his hand, and the dragon dan and dragon egg in the hands of the guardian elder immediately flew out and fell into his palm: "Dragon dan and dragon egg are collected by the door faction, and will be returned to the palace of Zhuanlun in the future. Lin Xi, do you have any objections?"

  Lin Xi fell silent, and finally nodded: "The disciple has no objection."

  "Great, it seems like you've gained some insight. You're indeed a quick learner."

  The young man in blue robes revealed a hint of a smile: "Taking away your Dragon Dan and Dragon Egg is not that the sect won't protect you, but because right now, you're not worth the sect offending Mount Tuo Luo and Tai Ah for. In the future, if you can prove yourself to have enough value, it's entirely possible that Shen Xiao Sect will go all out to attack Mount Tuo Luo and Tai Ah for your sake!"

  These words were quite shocking and astonishing. Even the Guardian Elder was greatly surprised.

  "Deputy Sect Leader..."

  The old monk couldn't help but say, "If this gets out to Sudhana and Taizi, it'll be a disaster!"

  "No need to say more, I have my own views."

  The young man in blue robes waved his hand and stopped the Guardian Elder.

  "Hah!"

  "Alright! Very fair!"

  Today's trial at the Cutting Edge Peak, it has to be said, taught Lin Xi a profound lesson. And the words of Shen Ye Sect's Deputy Master made him deeply feel the laws of the Immortal World.

  The world of Xian is not unfair, but rather extremely fair. It's just that this fairness is completely different from the concept in the mortal world.

  What determines fairness is not moral standards, but strength!

  This is the real Xian Dao Great World!

  "Since there is punishment, there must be reward. Although the Shen Yao Sect will not turn against Tou Shi and Tai Ah for your sake, I, personally, have a reward for you. You are only at the 10th level of martial arts, yet you were able to take the Long Dan and Long Egg from Zhou Li Ke and Wang Ren Fu, two disciples who are at the 3rd level of Qi refining. This is a great honor for the Shen Yao Sect's disciples."

  A young man in a blue robe slightly raised his hand, and a golden elixir immediately flew out of his sleeve, traversing the air to land in Lin Xi's palm: "This is a Dragon Origin Pill. The main medicine is a fire dragon dan from the Law Power realm, its power surpasses that of your Dragon Dan, capable of increasing your lifespan by thirty years. It should make up for your losses. However, the Immortal Dao world doesn't emphasize this kind of fairness, I hope you remember, this is a reward for your display of wisdom and strategy in defeating a stronger opponent with a weaker one!"

  A "Longyuan Dan" pill, different sayings, connotations are completely different.

  If it were in the past, Lin Xi might have thought that this was a balance of factions, but now, Lin Xi had completely understood.

  Lin Xi understood, thank you, Deputy Master.

  Lin Xi said deeply.

  The young man in blue nodded: "As for framing Long Bingyan and killing the Cao brothers, since you have a private grudge against Long Bingyan first, and the Cao brothers were also sent by her to hunt you down, it's only natural that you can't be blamed. However, Lin Xi, you did kill the Cao brothers, which is a fact. Every formal disciple is a precious treasure of the sect. If you want the sect to completely give up pursuing this matter, you must demonstrate value that far surpasses the Cao brothers and is worth the sect's forgiveness. Otherwise, you will still have to die!"

  "What do you want me to do?"

  Lin Xi's eyes narrowed slightly as he calmly said, "Three months!"

  The young man in blue robes stretched out three fingers: "I'll give you only three months. Within three months, I must see you break through to the Gas Immortal Realm! Only then can I explain it to the other elders. —— I know this goal is a bit difficult. But you're not an ordinary disciple, you have a strong Dao lineage on your body. And today's events, you also saw them. Because of your reason, there was a disagreement among the elders.

  You must demonstrate sufficient value that makes the sect take notice, making all the elders feel that it's worth treating you this way. Only then can today's verdict be convincing, including the elder who opposed you and wanted to strip you of your Dao lineage!

  "I understand, I promise!"

  Lin Xi lowered his eyelids. He was not a foolish person to begin with, so he immediately understood. The so-called three months were actually also a test of his Taoist lineage, whether it was strong enough. Otherwise, he would probably still be unable to escape death!

  "Great!"

  The young man in blue smiled: "Within these three months, you can rest assured and take on all the sect's tasks. As long as you think you can handle it, you won't be restricted by your level. Also, I've already made arrangements with Lude Hall and Fude Hall. Within these three months, no one will give you trouble or dare to lay a hand on you, including Long Bingyan. You can feel at ease and do as you please! These three months can be seen as a protective period for you, or as the sect's emphasis on you. However, after three months..."

  "In three months' time, Long Bingyan and I will settle this with our own abilities, whoever dies will be responsible for their own death!"

  Lin Xi replied.

  Three months may seem short, but it's actually close to a hundred days. Moreover, during this period, Lin Xi can ignore the level and accept tasks. At the same time, don't worry about attacks from Long Bingyan.

  This seems like nothing, but it's actually a huge favor. You have to know that Lin Xi's own strength is far beyond his realm.

  The deputy leader of the Shen Xiao Sect obviously saw this point, so he cancelled his level restriction. In this way, Lin Xi can go all out to do the sect's tasks and exchange for cultivation pills and various skills.

  This is actually a great favor. Especially, without the worry of Long Bingyan, Lin Xi also didn't have any worries in his heart, and he could devote himself wholeheartedly to improving his realm.

  The young man in blue robes looked at Lin He deeply: "Lin He, you are very clever. At least in this aspect, you and Long Bingyan are not far apart. I have high hopes for you!"