Qin Chuan personally activated the many restrictions placed on this ancient pavilion.
When the heavy wooden door slowly opened, revealing the vast array of jade slips and scrolls that stretched to the ceiling, all the disciples, including the treacherous spies from powerful families, gasped in astonishment.
"From today onwards, the Scripture Pavilion will be open to all Qingyun Sect disciples."
Qin Chuan's voice echoed clearly from the mountaintop...
"The books in the pavilion encompass all the martial arts techniques, secret arts, and miscellaneous knowledge I have acquired during my travels. They are all-encompassing. Among them are the complete 'Nine Heavens Longevity Manual,' which I have been cultivating, as well as my lifelong insights and understanding of the way of the sword."
The crowd erupted in chaos!
"Wh...what?!"
"The Nine Heavens Longevity Technique? Sect Leader Qin's unique cultivation method?!"
"And insights into the way of the sword... How could this possibly be made public?"
Those are legendary hidden treasures!
The spies from the powerful families were shocked, almost thinking they had misheard.
They sneaked in, racking their brains to try and uncover even the slightest secret of the technique, only to find their target laid bare and unreserved before them.
The immense shock left their minds blank, followed by indescribable ecstasy and a deeper sense of dread.
This Sect Leader Qin acts so unpredictably!
"The law is not easily passed on? There is no such rule here." Qin Chuan's gaze swept over the disciples below, whose expressions varied, his calm demeanor concealing a chilling edge. "However, if anyone practices my methods, wields my weapons, commits unjust acts, does evil, and wreaks havoc on the world..."
His voice suddenly turned cold, and an invisible, chilling sharpness instantly enveloped the entire room:
"You will bear the consequences. When the time comes, don't blame me for my ruthless knife."
The disciples fell silent, especially the spies whose minds were wandering; they felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.
The euphoria was extinguished by cold water, leaving only heavy pressure and fear of Qin Chuan's unpredictable methods.
Tu Shan Ya Ya stood beside Qin Chuan, watching the disciples file into the Scripture Pavilion, her face full of worry.
She tugged at Qin Chuan's sleeve and lowered her voice:
"Hey! You stinky Qin Chuan! Are you crazy? Showing off your most secret skills to everyone? What if someone learns your techniques and becomes even more powerful than you? Or what if they find a flaw in your techniques and use it against you?"
Qin Chuan looked down at her, a hint of a smile in his eyes, but more so a detached indifference that suggested he had seen through the ways of the world: "Ya Ya, do you know the saying, 'Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die'?"
Ya Ya blinked blankly.
"It means that if you only know how to imitate my methods without understanding how to adapt or surpass them, you will eventually be trapped in my shadow and will find it difficult to achieve great things."
Qin Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant sea of clouds, his tone calm yet brimming with unparalleled confidence:
"As for the flaws, if someone can find defects in my technique that I haven't noticed yet, that would actually be a great help to me. I would not only not blame him, but I would also thank him for making my path to perfection."
These words struck Ya Ya's heart like a morning bell and an evening drum.
She stared blankly at Qin Chuan's profile, his calm expression revealing an unfathomable spirit and confidence, as deep as a mountain and as vast as the ocean.
For the first time, she clearly felt that the height of the man standing before her was far beyond her imagination.
This magnanimous yet seemingly arrogant attitude left her speechless for a long time, her heart filled with complex emotions.
It wasn't until a disciple rushed in to report that a guest had arrived that Ya Ya suddenly snapped out of her daze.
The visitor was the steward of the Yang family of Tianyan. He was very respectful and presented a gold-embossed invitation.
It turns out that Yang Yan, the eldest daughter of the Yang family, is getting married to Mu Renzhi today, and they have specially invited Sect Leader Qin to attend the ceremony.
Qin Chuan had no prior dealings with the Yang family, but his defeat of Wang Quan Shouzhuo with a single strike made him a recognized top expert among humans, and he even showed signs of becoming the "number one".
As a long-established family, the Yang family had no choice but to invite him; it was a matter of attitude and respect for the powerful.
"The Yang family? Wedding banquet?" Ya Ya's ears perked up, her previous thoughts instantly vanished, and she looked at Qin Chuan with bright eyes, "Is there good wine to drink?"
Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Of course."
"Go away! I'll go!"
Ya Ya immediately nodded her little head vigorously, hugging her endless wine gourd, her fox ears shaking excitedly.
Qingyun Sect is located in a remote area, so the Yang family sent the invitation somewhat late.
When Qin Chuan arrived at the Yang family with Tu Shan Ya Ya, the wedding ceremony had already begun.
The Yang residence was brightly decorated and filled with guests.
Almost all the elders and distinguished figures from various prominent families of the Dao Alliance were present, and the atmosphere should have been warm and festive.
However, in the grand hall, just as the newlyweds—Yang Yan, the eldest daughter of the Yang family, dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and Mu Renzhi, who looked slightly awkward but had eyes full of affection—were about to perform the final bowing ceremony between husband and wife, a sudden change occurred!
A sharp, cold shout suddenly rang out, shattering the festive atmosphere.
A group of figures dressed in tight black outfits with strange obsidian emblems embroidered on their chests surrounded a middle-aged man with a sinister face and sharp, hawk-like eyes, as they forcibly barged into the wedding hall.
The leader was none other than Xiao Wancheng, the head of the Dao Alliance's Obsidian Inspectorate!
"The Obsidian Inspector?!"
"Xiao Wancheng?! What's he doing here?"
A suppressed gasp and murmur immediately arose from the guests.
The Obsidian Inspectorate, an organization established during the illness of the Alliance Leader Wang Quan Shou Zhuo, was dedicated to investigating internal affairs within the Dao Alliance. Its leader, Xiao Wancheng, was notorious within the Dao Alliance for abusing his power to suppress dissent.
Their arrival was like dark clouds obscuring the sun, instantly casting a cold shadow over the festive hall.
Xiao Wancheng gave a forced smile and cupped his hands in greeting to Yang Yifang, the head of the Yang family, who was seated in the main seat.
“Master Yang, I am preoccupied with official business and have disturbed your joyous occasion. Please forgive me.”
Yang Yifang frowned, suppressing his anger: "Lord Xiao, today is my daughter's wedding day. What official business must be done at this time?"
Xiao Wancheng's gaze swept like a venomous snake over Mu Renzhi, who was dressed in the groom's attire, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips:
"Naturally, it concerns the groom, Mu Renzhi! According to investigation, Mu Renzhi, as the captain of the mining team under the Dao Alliance, privately released a demon that had infiltrated the mining area! This act is suspected of betraying the Dao Alliance and the human race! The evidence is conclusive! Obsidian Inspector, in accordance with the law, arrest and interrogate him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the young master Xiao, with his fierce-looking face and menacing eyes, immediately led several Obsidian Guards to step forward and arrest him.
Three young figures almost simultaneously blocked the wooden figure's path.
It was Wang Quanba Ye, Yang Yitan, and Wang Quanzui!
Wang Quanba's eyes were sharp, Wang Quanzui's face was frosty, and Yang Yitan's Heavenly Eye was not open, but his expression was solemn.
Although they are the younger generation, their spirit is in no way weak as they step forward at this moment.
Mr. Fei, who had been silently observing, finally spoke in a deep voice:
"Lord Xiao, today is a joyous occasion for the Yang family. Even if Mu Renzhi is a suspect, the reasons should be clarified and the case investigated according to procedure. To arrest someone in public without asking any questions is inappropriate both in terms of etiquette and law."
A shadow crossed Xiao Wancheng's eyes. He was wary of the Wang family, but even more wary of Mr. Fei's prestige.
His cold gaze shifted to Yang Yifang in the main seat, and he passed the ball to him:
"Patriarch Yang, Mu Renzhi is about to become your son-in-law. What is your family's stance on this matter? Are you going to protect a sinner who might betray humanity? Patriarch Yang has lived a life of integrity; surely you will make your own judgment!"
This move was extremely ruthless.
He was well aware of Yang Yifang's deep-seated hatred for the demon race, and further provoked him with his reputation for "a life without flaws".
Yang Yifang's face was ashen, and his body trembled slightly.
He looked at his son Yang Yitan, who was standing in front of him, then at his daughter Yang Yan, who was pale but tightly protecting Mu Renzhi. Finally, his gaze was fixed on Mu Renzhi, and his voice was hoarse with suppressed anger:
"Mu Renzhi! Is what Lord Xiao said true?! Did you really release the demon race?!"
Mu Renzhi took a deep breath and nodded calmly under Yang Yan's worried gaze:
"Yes, Father-in-law! I did release a mountain demon in the mining area. But the demon only wandered into the mining area by mistake, meant no harm, and did not harm a single person! I cannot watch an innocent life be killed!"
"Nonsense! A demon is a demon! Those who are not of our kind are bound to have different hearts! What do you mean by 'without any malice'?"
Yang Yifang slammed his fist on the table, his anger reaching its peak:
"My father died at the hands of the demon race! How dare you release a demon?! How can my Yang family tolerate this!"
He was heartbroken and turned away, not even wanting to look at Mu Renzhi again.
"Father-in-law!" the wooden man cried out in grief.
"Father!" Yang Yan cried, tears streaming down her face.
Xiao Wancheng revealed a victorious sneer: "Patriarch Yang is a man of great principle! In that case, men! Seize Mu Renzhi!"
Seeing Yang Yifang's attitude, Mr. Fei and the others could only sigh helplessly, powerless to stop him any longer.
Young Master Xiao grinned maliciously and stepped forward again, about to capture Mu Renzhi.
A calm voice, though not loud, clearly drowned out all the noise and indignation in the room, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Qin Chuan, accompanied by Tu Shan Ya Ya carrying a wine gourd, had quietly appeared at the entrance of the wedding hall.
His gaze swept across the entire room, taking in Xiao Wancheng's sinister expression, Yang Yifang's anger, Mu Renzhi's despair, Yang Yan's sorrow, and the anxiety of Wang Quanba and others.
Based on the situation at the scene and his knowledge of the original trajectory, he had a clear understanding of the cause and effect.
Xiao Wancheng's pupils contracted, and he immediately put on a fake smile, cupping his hands in greeting:
"So it's Sect Leader Qin who has graced us with his presence! I'm so sorry for not welcoming you sooner! May I ask what brings you here, Sect Leader Qin?"
He was filled with apprehension towards this newly emerged top human expert.
Qin Chuan slowly walked into the hall. Ya Ya looked around curiously, especially glancing at the dark Obsidian Inspectors.
Qin Chuan walked up to Xiao Wancheng, his gaze falling on the wooden figure surrounded by the Obsidian Inspectors, and said in a calm tone:
"Lord Xiao arrested him because he released an innocent demon, which is considered a betrayal of the Dao Alliance and a betrayal of the human race?"
“Exactly!” Xiao Wancheng straightened his back. “This is the ironclad rule of the Dao Alliance! It must never be violated!”
"Oh? If that's the case, then the one beside me is a genuine, highly skilled Tushan fox demon."
Qin Chuan's lips curled into a half-smile, and he gently patted Tu Shan Ya Ya's fluffy ear beside him:
“I not only traveled with her, but also drank at the same table and lived under the same master. According to Lord Xiao’s logic, wouldn’t I, Qin Chuan, be even more heinous, betraying the human race? Shouldn’t the Obsidian Inspector also arrest and interrogate me?”
These words shocked everyone in the room!
All eyes immediately focused on Tu Shan Ya Ya.
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