I can only beat noobs.

Chapter 247 Whistleblower
After the three elders of Jin Yutang left the main hall, their expressions were different. The eldest elder's face was ashen, the second elder's eyes held a hint of excitement, and the third elder frowned in thought, seemingly worried.

No one spoke. As if they had arranged it in advance, they went to a study, closed the door, and began a secret discussion.

The Second Elder couldn't wait to speak up, "Elder Sun, do you think this man surnamed Yuan is speaking from the heart, or is he trying to deceive us?"

The elder said, "That is the sect leader; you must not be rude to him."

"Yes, how credible are the sect leader's words?"

Sun Chuxian said, "Listen to their words and observe their actions. In time, the truth will become clear."

The Second Elder chuckled, "If she's willing to behave herself and not interfere in the sect's affairs, we can let her live a little longer."

Sun Chuxian glared at him, scolding him for being so unrestrained in his speech.

The Second Elder didn't care about this.

A girl who appeared out of nowhere, who had never contributed anything to Jin Yutang, wanted to become the sect leader and lord it over him just because she obtained Jin Lao's divine weapon. Naturally, he was extremely resentful.

If she knows what's good for her, I can let her live for another two years. If she doesn't, I can make her die silently at any time.

Jin Yutang's position as one of the four major sects is not solely due to Elder Jin's prestige. During Elder Jin's years of seclusion, without sufficient means, they would have been swallowed up by the other forces long ago.

Sun Chuxian looked at the Third Elder, "Elder Yu, do you have other ideas?"

The Third Elder said in a deep voice, "Jin Yu colluded with the Blood Demon Sect, putting us in a passive situation. We had no choice but to recommend this woman as the sect leader. This was a last resort. This woman is not a concern. I am worried that the Jiang family will take this opportunity to extend their reach into Jin Yutang."

Sun Chuxian calmly said, "We'll deal with whatever comes our way. We'll just have to be careful. As long as that person can get through that crisis, it will resolve itself."

When he mentioned "that one," the other two elders became solemn.

The Third Elder asked, "Then this sect leader..."

Sun Chuxian said, "As long as she doesn't affect our grand plan, what's wrong with letting her be the leader? With her around, it can also reduce our pressure."

"Yes."

……

For the next few days, Chen Ming stayed in that main hall, studying the "Mysterious Earth True Technique." In the evenings, a banquet would be held, and if he was required to attend, he would make a brief appearance.

Those who attended the banquet were all small and medium-sized forces from various parts of Jiangzhou who had connections with Jin Yutang. They came specifically to offer their congratulations upon learning that Jin Yutang had a new leader.

Chen Ming would simply attend a banquet and offer a few polite words regardless of what others said. When it came to specific matters, he would feign ignorance or simply remain silent, leaving others to handle things for him.

Jin Yutang was an absolute behemoth in Jiangzhou.

This involves a great deal of power and interests. He discarded it like trash, but it was also something countless people eagerly pursued, with countless individuals willing to fight tooth and nail to obtain such power and position.

He was aware of the dangers involved, which is why he wouldn't get involved.

These powers, fame, and status will naturally come to him when he enters the Divine Realm. To pursue them now is to put the cart before the horse.

His performance reassured the three elders.

However, this also made some ambitious people restless.

That evening, after attending the banquet, Chen Ming returned to his main hall. He had just sat down when he suddenly sensed something, gripped the "Taiyue Sword," and whispered, "Who goes there?"

A man's voice came from outside, "This subordinate, Tang Yaoyang, the head of the prefecture, requests an audience with the sect leader."

"It's late at night, and it would be inconvenient to meet at this time."

"What I'm about to say concerns the life and death of Jin Yutang, and also the life of the sect leader."

Oh?
Chen Ming was somewhat interested. He was a smart man and knew what he cared about most, so he said, "Come in."

The door opened silently, and a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe walked in before closing the door again.

Chen Ming recognized this person; he had met him at the banquet two days prior. He was the head of Dai County and possessed a cultivation level of Rank 2.

Logically speaking, the officials in charge of Jin Yuzhang's posts in various prefectures should be either fourth-rank or at most third-rank. Sending a second-rank official to a local post as an official is a very delicate matter.

Just as the middle-aged man was about to kneel down, he waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities, let's get straight to the point."

Tang Yaoyang insisted on kneeling on one knee and said in a deep voice, "Sect Leader, do you know that you are facing a great calamity and are not far from death?"

This is called "saying something shocking or outrageous."

Chen Ming was naturally not intimidated by him. He simply stared at him and asked, "Oh? What's the cause of this trouble?"

Tang Yaoyang shouted, "Sun Chuxian is colluding with outsiders to seize Jin Yutang's business. The first person they'll eliminate will be you!"

"Be bold!"

Chen Ming's expression changed drastically. "You, Tang Yaoyang, how dare you frame the Grand Elder right in front of me? Do you want to test whether my Taiyue Sword is still sharp?"

He suddenly stood up, and with a clang, drew the "Taiyue Sword." The cold sword light shone in the hall, causing the temperature in the room to drop several degrees.

This hall is built with special materials. As long as the doors and windows are closed tightly, no matter how much noise you make inside, it will not be heard outside.

After all, the previous owner of this place was a powerful expert at the Divine Realm, and his cultivation was too noisy. That's why this residence was specially built so as not to disturb the people in the sect.

Facing the sharpness of the "Taiyue Sword," Tang Yaoyang remained fearless, raising his head and looking at him arrogantly. "You may take my lowly life if you wish, Sect Leader. It's just a pity that my Jin Yutang's two-hundred-year foundation is about to be destroyed by traitors. It's lamentable that the Sect Leader, in the prime of his life, with unparalleled talent, will die at the hands of these villains without even knowing why."

"Humph."

Chen Ming said coldly, "You keep saying that Elder Sun is colluding with outsiders, but do you have any evidence?" Tang Yaoyang replied, "If I had evidence, how could I be alive now?"

"So, all of this is just your side of the story?"

"Why doesn't the sect leader listen to what I have to say before making a judgment?"

"it is good."

Chen Ming sheathed the "Taiyue Sword" and said, "Tell me, why would Elder Sun, the Grand Elder who is second only to the Emperor, collude with outsiders to seize the Jin Yutang's foundation? What benefit would this bring him? If you can't give me a reason, I will hand you over to the Grand Elder for punishment."

Tang Yaoyang remained kneeling upright on the ground, staring intently at him. "Sect Leader, have you ever heard of Paradise Island?"

Paradise Island?
Chen Ming's heart stirred slightly. How could Jin Yutang be related to Bliss Island?
"Have heard a little bit."

"The story begins thirty years ago..."

Tang Yaoyang began to tell his story.

Thirty years ago was a crucial juncture. Jin Lao, the founder of Jin Yutang and a cultivator at the Divine Treasure Realm, knew his days were numbered and could only hide in the secret realm to eke out a living.

This naturally caused widespread anxiety among the higher-ups of Jin Yutang. Without the protection of a Divine Realm expert, how could they possibly contend with the other major powers?

It was from that time that undercurrents began to stir within Jin Yutang.

Originally, Elder Sun was utterly loyal to Jin Yutang, until one of his grandsons became a martial arts prodigy and even became the disciple of an unknown first-rank expert. Everything changed.

Within the Golden Jade Hall, there is only one cultivation technique that can lead directly to the Divine Treasury Realm.

The seven elders were all from humble backgrounds or small families and sects. Only with Elder Jin's guidance and training were they able to break through to the first rank.

However, their potential has been exhausted, and they have no hope of reaching the Divine Realm in this lifetime.

However, Jin Yong's "Xuanwu Divine Skill" is too dangerous.

Therefore, when Sun Chuxian's grandson became a disciple of a mysterious first-rank expert and was taught a technique that led directly to the Divine Treasure Realm, the balance in his heart began to waver.

On one side was Old Jin, who had been incredibly kind to him.

On the other side is his grandson, on whom he places high hopes, hoping to elevate the family to the ranks of the top aristocratic families.

Just after Sun Chuxian's grandson broke through to the first rank, and the Paradise Island promised that his grandson would become the head of the Golden Jade Hall in the future, he chose to betray them.

Over the years, Sun Chuxian has eliminated dissidents. Originally there were seven elders, but now only three remain. It would be hard to believe that this was not his doing.

Hearing this, Chen Ming interjected and asked, "What about the other four elders?"

Tang Yaoyang said through gritted teeth, "Two have gone missing, and the other two are in seclusion. I'm afraid they've all been harmed by that scoundrel."

In other words, Jin Yutang is now completely dominated by Sun Chuxian.

He then asked, "How did you learn about these things?"

“It was my master, Elder Wang…” Tang Yaoyang’s voice choked as he mentioned his master. “My master sensed something was wrong, so he secretly investigated. After learning about this, he prepared to meet with the sect leader to report Elder Sun’s actions. Before leaving, he told me everything. He also instructed me that if he did not return from this trip, I must keep these secrets to myself and stay away from the troublesome Jin Yutang.”

"Sure enough, once Master left, he never returned. Those scoundrels even slandered my Master, accusing him of betraying Jin Yu Tang. They expelled or demoted all of us fellow disciples. I endured the humiliation and stayed in Jin Yu Tang, waiting for the day when I could find an opportunity to avenge my Master!"

After listening, Chen Ming had only one feeling: this kind of powerful force in decline was more chaotic than he had imagined.

"Now that Elder Sun has climbed up to Bliss Island, why has he waited until now to push his own grandson onto the throne of sect leader?"

Tang Yaoyang said, "They are still waiting."

"What are you waiting for?"

"When a Divine Realm expert appears on Paradise Island, only with a Divine Realm expert in charge can we gain the recognition of the Qin family, Jiang family, and other powerful forces. And when that day comes, it will be your death day, Sect Leader!"

Chen Ming smiled and said, "It won't be so easy for them to kill me."

Tang Yaoyang said, "The sect leader is exceptionally talented, able to defeat a first-rank cultivator with only a second-rank swordsmanship. His swordsmanship is unparalleled in the world. However, there are some treacherous tricks in this world that are hard to guard against. As far as I know, Elder Sun possesses several rare poisons that can kill a first-rank cultivator. They are colorless and odorless, causing people to die from poisoning without even realizing it."

"There is also the Third Elder, who possesses a rare treasure and is proficient in the art of curse killing. Anyone whose cultivation is below hers will have their life or death in her hands if she obtains even a single strand of their hair. Sect Leader, please do not underestimate her."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming's expression finally turned serious.

At his level of cultivation, his body hair no longer falls out on its own. These past few days, he's confident that none of his hair has been taken by the other party.

but--

During his fierce battle with the first-rank cultivator from the Blood Demon Sect in the secret realm, he did indeed have some hair cut off. If it fell into the wrong hands, it would certainly be troublesome.

He said slowly, "You came to me with these words because you want me to deal with Elder Sun? You overestimate me."

Tang Yaoyang said frankly, "With the sect leader's talent, in less than five years, Elder Sun and his ilk will be nothing but clay chickens and clay dogs. I am here to remind the sect leader not to be harmed by these treacherous people."

Chen Ming suddenly sneered, "Don't treat me like a three-year-old. I don't believe you risked everything to come find me just to remind me? Tell me, what is your purpose!"

A smile finally appeared on Tang Yaoyang's face. "The sect leader is indeed wise. To be honest, my master once told me that the former sect leader left behind a rare treasure. With this treasure, one can temporarily possess the strength of a peak first-grade cultivator. However, to obtain that treasure, one needs one thing."

Chen Ming noticed his gaze, looked down at the "Taiyue Sword" in his hand, and asked, "You mean, this?"

"Exactly!"

(End of this chapter)