After I left the sect, the entire sect knelt down and begged for forgiveness.

"Regardless of the past, the most important thing is to resolve the present. It would be even better if both parties could come forward to clarify the situation."

"Both sides should come forward to clarify? Senior Brother means we should go and beg for peace with that rogue cultivator? Senior Brother is really getting more and more out of touch. When has our Xuantian Sect ever been afraid of a rogue cultivator? We should just tell the public that it was that rogue cultivator who distorted the facts and spread rumors! If people don't trust the sect, are they going to believe her?"

Sect Leader Xuan: "..."

It's so hard to communicate!
Perhaps people didn't believe it at first, but since the Supreme Master of the Miaofa Sect said so, it's highly credible. That rogue cultivator, still a disciple of the Duan Yi sect, defeated a disciple of the number one sect on the competition stage!

Such performance leaves no choice but to believe it!
Why would a disciple with such talent choose to leave the sect and become a rogue cultivator? Those who don't care about the life or death of rogue cultivators certainly care about the stories behind them.

Just then, a disciple ran over to report that Venerable Duan Yi had stormed Wenxin Peak, saying he wanted to demand an explanation for his disciple!

Master Xuan's head throbbed even more!
What a mess! Let whoever wants to be the sect leader be it!
"You've come at the perfect time! We haven't settled the score for that wretched creature injuring my little disciple last time!" Ling Yun went out first without saying a word.

Ling Yun stormed over, immediately launching into a tirade against Lin Yan for breaking his beloved disciple's kneecap in Richeng!
He didn't get a good result when he tried to intercept someone last time, and since he had nowhere to vent his anger, he'll use this as an excuse to cause trouble!
Since the two are at the same cultivation level, there must be a pretext for their fight. If he were a whole cultivation level higher than his opponent, he would have attacked directly long ago and could have found a plausible excuse later.

"Tsk, I haven't even brought up this old grudge with you yet, Old Deng, but you've already brought it up! In that case, let's settle it all today!"

With a flick of her finger, Wen Ningqing conjured a screen of light. It displayed footage of Tao Zhizhi taunting Lin Yan in Richeng, displaying her arrogant and domineering behavior.

The Richeng Auction House was smashed to pieces, but the photographic stone was exceptionally sturdy, and because it was relatively small, it was not greatly affected and was thus preserved relatively intact.

Ling Yun's face turned ashen, and he said in a deep voice, "It was just a verbal dispute, yet that wretched child attacked and injured someone. He went too far!"

Wen Ningqing sneered, "If any disciple had accidentally offended you with their words, they would probably be dead by now! Last time, my disciple also said something inappropriate, and you used your Nascent Soul level to suppress her. If I hadn't protected her, she would have been dead on the spot. How dare you say such things now?"

She wore a mocking expression, and seeing the other person's ashen face, she felt a great sense of satisfaction.

Taking advantage of the situation, she continued, "Like master, like disciple! What kind of master can produce such a disciple! A master who is narrow-minded, venomous, and selfish will produce a disciple who is just like that! Look at what your good disciple did during the competition!"

Then, Wen Ningqing played a second video, in which Gu Zhu, along with several inner disciples, surrounded and intercepted Lin Yan, their killing intent palpable.

"During the competition, this beast relentlessly pursued and killed the participating cultivators. Is this how your sect treats its guests?"

Sect Leader Xuan chased after them and saw the image too. He felt like the sky was about to fall!
The Xuantian Sect is the organizer of this competition. If the images of its disciples surrounding and killing the participating cultivators are leaked, it will definitely cause a huge uproar.

At that point, not only will the sect's reputation be at risk, but whether the competition can even be held at all will be a question!

Ling Yun's face darkened: "So my disciple's soul lamp went out because he was killed by that wicked creature?"

"Old Deng, I've tolerated you for too long! I think you're the real scoundrel! Your disciple is extremely vicious, leading a group of disciples to hunt down my disciple. Is she not allowed to fight back? Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say! I'll release this video so everyone can see for themselves that this is the direct disciple of the Xuantian Sect." At this moment, the Xuantian Sect Master hurriedly spoke up: "Venerable Duan Yi, don't be impulsive. Don't make a big fuss over a junior. Everything can be discussed."

"Senior brother, that wretched girl killed my disciple, she must pay with her life, what's there to discuss!" Ling Yun said grimly.

"Your disciple deserved to die! If it weren't for my disciple carrying my natal magic weapon, he would have died at your hands long ago! If I didn't want to interfere with my disciple's competition, I would have come to demand an explanation long ago. Old Deng, if you want my disciple to pay with his life, let's see if you have the ability!"

Sect Leader Xuan was truly afraid that the image would reach Jade Disc Square, and even more afraid that the two would fight and cause irreparable consequences. He had no choice but to take advantage of the moment when Ling Yun was confronting someone and put him into the magic gourd.

"What does Sect Leader Xuan mean by this?" Wen Ningqing asked with an unfriendly expression.

“Venerable Duan Yi, this matter was caused by a disciple of my Xuan Tian Sect. We are willing to offer compensation. Please destroy the image and let this matter rest. Let’s not let the affairs of juniors affect the harmony between our two sects.”

"Let it go so easily? I doubt the one inside the magic gourd would agree. What if he secretly takes my disciple's life one day? Unless he swears here and now that he won't lay a hand on my disciple and compensates him with 50,000 high-grade spirit stones, this matter can be settled!"

"..." How is this any different from making an exorbitant demand? But it's not like we can't negotiate!

After a moment, Sect Leader Xuan said, "This condition can be agreed to, but regarding the rumors about Jade Disc Square, I would like to ask Venerable's disciple to come forward and help clarify them."

"Clarify? I think it's more like lying!" Wen Ningqing retorted sarcastically.

"It's a fact that my disciple was bullied and almost died at Wenxin Peak! It's also a fact that she had no choice but to leave the sect to save her life. Sect Leader Xuan, how dare you make the victim cooperate with your lies! So this is how the Xuantian Sect behaves. No wonder your sect leader treats human life like dirt..."

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Xuan's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly composed himself and continued to ask calmly, "Then what do you want?"

"The conditions remain the same, but we won't cooperate with your lies! If you want the cultivators in Jade Disc Square to shut up and find another way, don't think you can build a good image for your Xuan Tian Sect by making my disciple suffer!"

For the sake of the sect's image, Sect Leader Xuan had no choice but to agree! As sect leader, he had to consider the long-term consequences. If he weren't the sect leader, he wouldn't be here today, suffering from both sides, and to make matters worse, his own people don't understand him!

He promised that he would bring his junior brother to deliver the compensation tomorrow, and he would swear an oath in person at that time!
Upon hearing this, Wen Ningqing's expression softened slightly. "Alright! In that case, I will wait for Sect Leader Xuan! However, I will only wait one day. If I fail to do so after one day, this image will be leaked, and I will be at odds with your Xuantian Sect to the death!"

After making her statement, she returned to her residence.

Her disciple was still recuperating and healing, and she planned to tell him the good news later.

Sect Leader Xuan watched the person ride away on a flying bird, secretly relieved. He carried the treasure gourd back to the main hall of Wenxin Peak, set up a protective barrier, and then released his junior brother from the gourd... (End of this chapter)