1070 - Casual Stroll

Perfected Xuanchen was doubtful but did not dare to speak as he wished when just inches away from an unparalleled Yang Lord.

“Since that’s the case, please enter Falling Sky Valley, Yang Lord.”

Perfected Xuanchen immediately took a small step back and gestured to Ye Qingtang politely.

Ye Qingtang did not say a word and entered Falling Sky Valley.

After knowing that a Yang Lord appeared in Falling Sky Valley, both Peak Masters of Water Cut Peak and Blue Cloud Peak showed up.

However, Ye Qingtang only talked to Perfected Xuanchen and did not really bother with the other Peak Masters.

At this instant, Perfected Xuanchen was walking in the lead while everyone else was beside Ye Qingtang and did not dare to say anything.

No one was clear of this young Yang Lord’s intentions for coming to Falling Sky Valley, and Perfected Xuanchen could only be extremely cautious.

However, the Peerless School warden and the other three Peak Masters were rather impatient, especially the Peerless School warden. Outside, he represented Peerless School, but the person who accompanied the foreign Yang Lord was not them. What was this?

The Peerless School warden sized up Ye Qingtang. She was extremely foreign and was not a Yang Lord from Peerless School, Phantom Valley, or Beiming Manor.

“Everyone, we are not yet done settling our matters today.”

Very quickly, the Peerless School warden swept a look across Perfected Xuanchen and the rest.

Perfected Xuanchen frowned deeply. He looked at the Yang Lord before him and said apologetically, “Yang Lord… We still have some matters to discuss. If you have time, how about staying in Falling Sky Valley for two days…”

Upon hearing that, Ye Qingtang sneered on the inside but maintained an indifferent expression. “Don’t bother with me. You all can just discuss your matters.”

Perfected Xuanchen nodded. After giving Yan Shu instructions, Perfected Xuanchen returned to the main hall with the Peerless School envoy.

Currently, Yan Shu was accompanying Ye Qingtang cautiously. This was also Yan Shu’s first time seeing and standing so close to a Yang Lord.

“You are Yan Shu.” Ye Qingtang’s eyes landed on Yan Shu as she commented softly.

“Yang Lord, I am indeed Yan Shu.” Yan Shu did not dare to look Ye Qingtang in the eye; thus, he lowered his head and replied respectfully.

“I am talking to you. Why are you not looking at me?” When Ye Qingtang saw the usually-serious Yan Shu’s current behavior, she could not help but laugh in her heart.

Upon hearing that, Yan Shu was startled and hurriedly looked up at Ye Qingtang.

Their eyes met. When Yan Shu looked at the almost-perfect face that was inches away from him, his heart skipped a beat. Not only was this Yang Lord young, but her appearance was also truly extraordinary like that of an otherworldly fairy.

“Bring me around the valley,” Ye Qingtang looked at Yan Shu and said.

“Noted…”

Yan Shu hurried walked at the front and brought Ye Qingtang around the valley.

Sometime later, the two of them arrived at a training field and saw a few disciples exchanging blows.

Just as Ye Qingtang stopped in her tracks, she suddenly heard a loud rumble. A flashing shadow of a male shot towards her like an

arrow.

With sharp eyes and agile hands, Ye Qingtang immediately caught that figure.

Looking at the enraged male before her, Ye Qingtang recognized that this person was none other than her Master’s disciple, Ji Yixuan.

“Thank you, Junior Sister!”

Ji Yixuan was boiling with anger when he took a look at Ye Qingtang and actually did not recognize Ye Qingtang at once.

Although Ji Yixuan had seen Ye Qingtang’s female appearance before, a lot of time had passed since then.

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1071 - Falsely Accused Of A Capital Offense

When Ji Yixuan was in the Formidable Heavens Dynasty, Ye Qingtang had rescued him from the hands of the Yunxiao Sect disciples. So, of course, Ji Yixuan had seen her real face.

However, some time had passed, and it was natural for Ji Yixuan not to recognize her immediately.

Presumably, Yan Shu had taken Ye Qingtang for an ordinary Falling Sky Valley disciple.

But at that moment, Yan Shu was frowning deeply.

This Ji Yixuan… was actually addressing a Yang Lord as his Junior Sister?!

Did he have a death wish…

“Haha… Ji Yixuan, you are so weak even though you are the Valley Master’s disciple… I can see that most of Perfected Xuanchen’s sect is useless.”

Before Yan Shu could open his mouth to remind him to maintain the act, a white-robed man suddenly stared at Ji Yixuan and laughed coldly.

“Xuanyuan Lie, you are spouting nonsense!” Ji Yixuan shouted in anger.

The person who had just spoken was Xuanyuan Lie, the grandson of the Full Moon Peak Master, Xuanyuan Yi.

When Ye Qingtang left the Falling Sky Valley, she planned to head to the Dragon Vein. Xuanyuan Lie had left the valley to block her way and kill her but was defeated by Ye Qingtang. After that, Xuanyuan Yi had arrived in time to pursue Ye Qingtang, intending to kill her.

Ye Qingtang still remembered these past hostilities. Naturally, her present return to the Falling Sky Valley was to call in her debts.

“Humph!”

Xuanyuan Lie immediately shouted coldly. “Ji Yixuan, you stole the Full Moon Sutra from the Full Moon Peak. That is a capital offense!”

“Xuanyuan Lie, you framed me!” Ji Yixuan bellowed coldly.

“What a joke. Our Full Moon Peak’s Full Moon Sutra was found on your person. How dare you argue against such compelling evidence! Clearly, Perfected Xuanchen’s disciples are all like that.” Xuanyuan Lie laughed coldly.

Yan Shu could not help but frown at the scene before him. He immediately smiled at Ye Qingtang apologetically.

He advanced to face Ji Yixuan and asked, “Yixuan, what’s going on?”

“This Xuanyuan Lie took the Full Moon Peak’s Full Moon Sutra under the guise of wanting to spar with me. He doctored the Full Moon Sutra and then secretly hid it on my person, but he said that I stole the Full Moon Peak’s Full Moon Sutra!” Ji Yixuan said to Yan Shu.

When he heard Ji Yixuan’s words, Yan Shu looked at Xuanyuan Lie meaningfully.

Full Moon Peak’s was growing stronger, and it had asked Master Perfected Xuanchen to give up his position as Valley Master. In addition, Water Cut Peak and Blue Cloud Peak had declared that they would be on the side of Full Moon Peak.

During the past few days, Xuanyuan Lie had been going around provoking Full Moon Peak members and had become increasingly unrestrained. But they had not imagined that he would frame someone.

Stealing a sutra was a capital offense. Even though he was the Valley Master, Perfected Xuanchen could not protect Ji Yixuan unless the latter could produce evidence.

In addition, the Full Moon Sutra was indeed found on Ji Yixuan’s person. Everyone had seen it, and there was no way he could deny it.

“Yixuan, do you have any evidence that Xuanyuan Lie framed you?” Yan Shu looked at Ji Yixuan and frowned as he spoke.

If Ji Yixuan could produce evidence, he would be saved, and he could also denounce Xuanyuan Lie for defamation.

“This… Yan Shu, I have no evidence…”

Ji Yixuan shook his head. Although he knew what had happened, he could not prove that Xuanyuan Lie had framed him.

Xuanyuan Lie had certainly planned this for a long time. He would not be caught out on any of the details.

“Yan Shu, this beast… has been provoking our kin and now has framed me. Clearly, he has ambitions regarding Full Moon Peak and is about to act!” Ji Yixuan said hastily.

Was anyone unaware of his ambitions towards Full Moon Peak?!

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1072 - The Death Penalty Is Inevitable

“Yixuan, don’t talk nonsense.” Yan Shu glanced at Ji Yixuan. Although everyone was aware of these matters, it was better not to say them out loud, especially in public.

“Ji Yixuan, I think you are just spouting nonsense because you know you have committed a capital offense and cannot avoid death…” Xuanyuan Lie laughed coldly. He then faced a few Justice Wardens who were standing nearby, cupped his fists, and said smilingly, “Lords, there is irrefutable evidence that Ji Yixuan stole my Full Moon Peak’s Full Moon Sutra and committed a capital offense.”

With that, a warden of the Hall of Justice nodded and said, “We already know that. We have come today to capture Ji Yixuan and bring him back to the Hall of Justice for questioning.”

When he heard that, Xuanyuan Lie’s lips curved upwards and arched in a cold, mysterious smile.

But Yan Shu frowned deeply. Ordinary people could not enter the Hall of Justice. Even if they were innocent, they would certainly lose a layer of skin after entering the Hall of Justice. Now, the Hall of Justice was under the Full Moon Peak’s jurisdiction. If Ji Yixuan was really brought into the Hall of Justice, the consequences would be dire. Ji Yixuan would probably cease to exist within the Falling Sky Valley.

“Wardens, this matter is too important.” With that, Yan Shu looked at the Justice Wardens and spoke.

When he heard that, a Justice Warden said coldly, “You are right. Stealing the most precious treasure of the Full Moon Peak, the Full Moon Sutra, is indeed important.”

“Wardens, the truth of this matter is unclear. Even if Ji Yixuan really stole the Full Moon Sutra, he is still the Valley Master’s disciple. The Valley Master is discussing important matters with the Lord of the Peerless School. If we really want to deal with this matter, we need to wait for the Valley Master to have time to attend to it personally,” Yan Shu said.

After he heard Yan Shu’s words, one of the Justice Wardens laughed coldly and disdainfully. “Even if a Prince commits a crime, he should be punished in the same way as a commoner… in any case, Ji Yixuan is only a disciple of the Valley Master. Even if the Valley Master were to come here personally, it would be of no use!”

“This…”

Yan Shu sank into silence. It looked as if the Hall of Justice had indeed sought refuge with the Full Moon Peak. Otherwise, they would not deal with such an important matter so casually.

In addition, Xuanyuan Lie’s words were full of loopholes. Ji Yixuan was the Valley Master’s disciple and had even more profound sutras that he could study. Why would he seek out something inferior and even risk his life to steal the Full Moon Peak’s Full Moon Sutra? It did not make any sense.

At that moment, the wardens of the Hall of Justice did not care about these loopholes at all. They only wanted to swiftly convict Ji Yixuan. As to what they were thinking, only they themselves knew.

“Hmph, stop talking nonsense!” A warden of the Hall of Justice shouted coldly. “Ji Yixuan, you have committed a heinous crime in stealing the most precious treasure of the Full Moon Peak, the Full Moon Sutra. Based on the rules of the Falling Sky Valley, if anyone steals a peak’s item, they have committed a grave offense. To steal a peak’s secret sutra is a capital offense… Now you have been caught red-handed. Do you plead guilty!”

“Plead guilty?!” A bone-chilling laugh came from Ji Yixuan. “I, Ji Yixuan, have been honest and above-board my whole life. My conscience is clear. If you want my life, you can have it… if you try to falsely accuse me and shame my Master’s reputation, then you can dream on!”

“What a joke. The Full Moon Sutra that the Full Moon Peak lost was found on your person. Everyone saw it, and it cannot possibly be false evidence. Even if you deny it a hundred times over, it will still be useless. Ji Yixuan, you better give yourself up. If you resist, you will suffer the consequences!” The warden of the Hall of Justice shouted coldly.

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1073 - In Deep Trouble

To the Hall of Justice, it was not important whether Ji Yixuan had really stolen the Full Moon Sutra. What was important was that Ji Yixuan was related to the Valley Master and that they were part of the Full Moon Peak.

Clank!

Ji Yixuan suddenly drew the sword at his waist.

“Are you really going to resist?!”

When they saw that, the wardens of the Hall of Justice and Xuanyuan Lie laughed coldly.

If Ji Yixuan resisted, they could kill him on the spot. Then, the Valley Master, Perfected Xuanchen would not be able to retain his position for much longer.

“Yan Shu!”

Ji Yixuan looked at Yan Shu. “Tell my Master that I, Ji Yixuan, have been honest and above-board all my life. I have never done anything deceitful… Today, I, Ji Yixuan, have been maligned by the Full Moon Peak. This incident is merely a ruse by the Full Moon Peak in its bid for power… Ask my Master to be careful… I will leave first!”

As he said that, Ji Yixuan brandished his sword upward. His face was filled with determination. He would use his death to prove his innocence. He would not allow Perfected Xuanchen and the others to be besmirched in any way by him!

“What?!”

When he saw what was happening, Yan Shu’s expression changed. Ji Yixuan’s long sword was already at his neck. He was too fast, and although Yan Shu tried to stop him, it was too late.

However, at that moment, Ye Qingtang flicked her wrist. No one saw what Ye Qingtang did, but the longsword in Ji Yixuan’s hand was instantly struck to the ground.

“Junior sister…”

Ji Yixuan looked at Ye Qingtang in shock. He did not know why Ye Qingtang had stopped him.

Ye Qingtang looked at Ji Yixuan, who had resolved to die. She could not help but sigh inwardly. This Senior Brother Ji was too straightforward.

Ye Qingtang laughed softly.

“If you didn’t do it, why use your death to prove it? It’s not worth it.”

Yan Shu was also shocked. He had not thought that this Yang Lord would act in time to rescue Ji Yixuan…

“How dare you!”

At that moment, a warden of the Hall of Justice glared at Ye Qingtang in rage. “Who are you to impede the Hall of Justice?!”

When he saw what was happening, Yan Shu wanted to speak out and stop them. But he thought for a moment and remained silent in the end.

At that moment, Ye Qingtang was looking at the Warden. Her eyes were expressionless. “Are you talking to me?”

“Bring both Ji Yixuan and this girl back to the Hall of Justice. Now, I suspect that the two of them were in cahoots to steal the Full Moon Peak’s Full Moon Sutra!” The warden of the Hall of Justice shouted coldly.

When she heard that, Ye Qingtang smiled and nodded slightly. “I never thought that in this day and age, there is still someone who dares to speak to a Lord like that.”

Ye Qingtang’s words surprised everyone.

Who did this girl think she was to call herself… a Lord?!

Only a Yin Yang Perfected Lord could be called a Lord…

The next moment, the force of a Yang Lord shot skyward.

In an instant, it shrouded the entire Falling Sky Valley. It was as if a Lord Demon from Hell had descended. A blood-colored light flashed through the entire void. Under the supreme force of a Yang Lord, everyone present started to shudder violently as their pupils constricted.

At that moment, the Full Moon Peak’s Xuanyuan Yi, the various senior disciples, and the wardens of the Hall of Justice were completely stunned. They stared at Ye Qingtang in disbelief.

“Yang… Yang… Yang… Yang Lord…?!”

One of the wardens of the Hall of Justice felt that the earth had split and that the sky had fallen. It was like the end of the world.

He had actually tried to capture a… Yang Lord…

No one had taken any notice of Ye Qingtang. They had just assumed that this girl was an ordinary disciple of the Falling Sky Valley. However, at that moment, they all realized that this beautiful girl was… an invincible Yang Lord!

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1074 - Miss Ye

At that moment, the wardens of the Hall of Justice in the Falling Sky Valley were all stunned. They stared at Ye Qingtang in disbelief.

Why would a formidable Yang Lord, who was invincible in this mainland, appear in their Falling Sky Valley?!

Ye Qingtang’s bland gaze passed over the wardens of the Hall of Justice. Without another word, she struck out with her palm!

The power of a Yang Lord instantly filled the entire area. The bodies of the wardens of the Hall of Justice instantly transformed into mists of blood and vanished from this earth.

Everyone was shocked and struck dumb when they saw a Yang Lord strike and swiftly kill the wardens of the Hall of Justice.

The next second, Ye Qingtang’s gaze fell on Xuanyuan Lie.

This person had tried to kill her outside the Falling Sky Valley. Now that Ye Qingtang had returned, she certainly would not let him off.

With just one look, Xuanyuan Lie’s eyes, ears, and nose started to bleed. Under the oppression of Ye Qingtang’s Yang Lord force, he died almost instantly.

“This…”

Ji Yixuan looked at Ye Qingtang in shock. His lips moved slightly as if he had forgotten how to think.

Even Yan Shu had not expected Ye Qingtang to kill so decisively. Even Xuanyuan Lie had not been able to escape…

“Greetings Yang Lord… I did not recognize the Yang Lord just now. Please forgive me…”

Ji Yixuan bowed to Ye Qingtang.

Ye Qingtang looked at the Ji Yixuan, who was terrified and trembling. She gestured at him so that he would not stand on ceremony.

By her reckoning, Ye Qingtang had already saved Ji Yixuan twice, including the time in the Formidable Heavens Dynasty.

Truly, she and Ji Yixuan were “fated”…

At that moment, Ji Yixuan was studying Ye Qingtang closely.

However, upon closer inspection, Ji Yixuan’s expression became increasingly peculiar.

Why… did this Yang Lord seem so familiar?

He felt that he had seen her somewhere before…

Ji Yixuan involuntarily searched his mind, and after a moment, he suddenly seemed to recall something. His pupils constricted violently. “You are… Miss Ye?!”

Ye Qingtang could not help but laugh softly when she saw sudden realization dawn on Ji Yixuan.

He finally remembered who she was.

Yan Shu’s expression was rather strange as he watched this scene between Ji Yixuan and Ye Qingtang.

Could it be that Ji Yixuan knew this Yang Lord?

Although Ye Qingtang did not admit it, her smile clearly showed that Ji Yixuan’s guess was correct.

Ji Yixuan was highly agitated and could not calm down. In the Formidable Heavens Dynasty, Ye Qingtang had rescued him from the hands of the Yunxiao Sect Sect Master’s disciples…

Ji Yixuan remembered that Ye Qingtang was an ordinary disciple of a sect named Xuanling Sect in the Formidable Heavens Dynasty. Within the short span of half a year, she had appeared again as an invincible Yang Lord!

“I have some matters to discuss with Perfected Xuanchen, so I shall bid you farewell.” Ye Qingtang looked at Yan Shu and Ji Yixuan. With that, she vanished on the spot.

At that moment, in the great hall, Perfected Xuanchen was facing pressure from the Full Moon Peak Master and the other two major Peak Masters. He was enraged but helpless.

“Hmph, Perfected Xuanchen, as Valley Master of Falling Sky Valley, you have allowed your disciple to act wildly and offended the disciples of the Peerless School. This matter is closely related to you. Now, you should hand Ye Chen over or give up your position as Valley Master!”

Full Moon Peak Master, Xuanyuan Yi looked at the silent Perfected Xuanchen and spoke coldly.

The Masters of the other two major peaks, Cut Water Peak and Blue Cloud Peak, immediately spoke up to agree.

“Haha, Perfected Xuanchen, I can tell that you have reached the end of your time as Valley Master of Falling Sky Valley. Within three days, you must hand Ye Chen over to the Peerless School; otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences!” The warden of the Peerless School shouted coldly.

“What arrogance.”

A cold shout suddenly reached everyone’s ears.

The next second, Ye Qingtang entered and swiftly stepped into the great hall.

When they saw Ye Qingtang’s sudden arrival, the three major Peak Masters and the warden of the Peerless School all frowned.

Why was this Yang Lord everywhere? These were the internal affairs of the Falling Sky Valley. What business was it of hers!

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