Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 215 completely exposed the truth.

"What kind of spiritual root do you have?!"

The Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace coldly asked, "I'd like to know how an ordinary disciple was able to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm in less than two years!"

When the Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace asked this question, the other three also looked at Li Yunjing curiously, wanting to hear his explanation.

The gazes of the four important figures made Li Yunjing extremely nervous.

"After I doubted my own qualifications, I took the opportunity to borrow a testing artifact and tested it myself."

"If there's nothing wrong with the magic weapon, I should have a top-grade five-elemental spiritual root, plus a hidden top-grade lightning spiritual root."

Seeing that the important figures remained silent, Li Yunjing continued helplessly, "However, I didn't publicize this matter. I decided to play along, hide my strength, and pretend to be weak while actually being strong."

"Ah……"

After Li Yunjing finished speaking, the other three important figures sitting there sneered.

I never expected that this arrogant kid would have such a plan!

Looking at Li Yunjing's profile, this kid is extremely arrogant and has caused a lot of trouble.

Can someone like that be called "pretending to be weak to eat tigers"?

Can it still be called low-key?
If they start to be high-profile, won't they be going to fly to the sky?
Li Yunjing is dishonest!

He's a troublemaker!

They need to be given a good talking-to!

Hearing the sneers of the important figures, Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat.

He didn't dare to look up and see what expressions the four important figures had.

He could only stand there obediently, not daring to say anything more.

"Tell me! How did your other four companions die on your first mission to 'Crimson Sun Valley'?"

Seeing Li Yunjing lower his head and remain silent, the master of the "Seven Star Palace" continued to question him.

These words struck Li Yunjing like a bolt of lightning.

"Boom!"

Li Yunjing felt dizzy and his vision went black; he almost couldn't stand up.

The big shot has seen through what he's done!
Now, Li Yunjing's life or death rests entirely on the decision of these four powerful figures.

At this moment, Li Yunjing began to regret his actions.

If I had known the screening process for true disciples was so rigorous, I would have thoroughly investigated his background.

Li Yunjing decided not to apply for the examination to become a true disciple.

Perhaps it would be better to be a butler.

At this moment, four powerful auras pressed down on him, and Li Yunjing dared not think any further.

"This...this...it was my disciple who killed them! But I had my reasons; they wanted to kill me, and I had no choice but to fight back!"

Large beads of sweat dripped from Li Yunjing's face, his complexion turned deathly pale, and his heart was pounding in his throat.

He wouldn't dare lie to a Nascent Soul cultivator!

They have plenty of ways to get the truth: soul searching, hypnosis, salvation, illusions, and so on. They don't even need to resort to torture or divine revelation.

Such a great figure has attained divine status, and his own power is immeasurable.

Li Yunjing neither had the courage nor the ability to lie in front of the four important figures.

Compared to self-defense, killing four fellow disciples and deceiving the sect's patriarch are far more serious crimes.

Li Yunjing absolutely could not bear this charge, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and begin to explain.

"I have a grudge against the 'Ten Thousand Laws Society'! These people were sent by Wei Henian to kill me! Seniors, everything I have said is true, and I would never dare to conceal anything!"

"If you don't believe me, you can investigate Wei Henian! The dead men were all Wei Henian's men!"

"It's against all the sect rules for a lowly disciple like me to be transferred out of the sect! They broke the rules first!"

"I was in a lowly position and had no one to help me. At that time, I had no choice but to fight the four of them!"

By this point, Li Yunjing was drenched in cold sweat. He bowed again and said in a trembling voice.

You can't be afraid!
Anyone could kill themselves with a single finger!
Life and death are decided by the whim of powerful figures; Li Yunjing has one foot in the mortal realm and the other in the underworld.

One can live, and one can die.

Between life and death, there is great terror.

Li Yunjing had never been so nervous. Now, all he could do was confess everything and beg the four important figures to be lenient with him, considering that there were extenuating circumstances.

"Hmm! This kid is honest enough."

The old man who had led Li Yunjing in earlier chuckled softly.

The moment this person spoke, the atmosphere in the room immediately relaxed.

Like dark clouds dissipating and the sky clearing, the oppressive feeling in one's heart vanishes instantly.

The other two important figures remained silent.

This is already a good thing for Li Yunjing.

Silence means no further action!
"call……"

Li Yunjing breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, he's just waiting for the middle-aged man who's been asking questions to deliver his verdict!

"Harming fellow disciples! This is a serious crime! It is only right to punish them to uphold the rules of the sect. As the Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace, I wield great power over the Seven Star Peak. Naturally, I cannot let my disciples who make mistakes go unpunished."

The "Seven Star Palace" master who had questioned Li Yunjing earlier had a cold gaze and a tone as icy as ice.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's heart leaped into his throat, and he was extremely nervous.

It turns out that the person who kept asking questions was actually the master of the "Seven Star Palace".

Faced with the imposing and powerful figure, Li Yunjing didn't even dare to beg for mercy.

He could only look pitifully at his boss, as if pleading for mercy.

His pitiful appearance made the two important figures, who had been sitting silently, chuckle and shake their heads.

"There's a reason for this! You may be spared the death penalty, but you can't escape punishment!"

The Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace remained expressionless as he coldly uttered these words, which plunged Li Yunjing's heart into despair.

"Wei Henian is suspected of murdering a fellow disciple and has been punished by killing a hundred enemies of the same rank!"

“You have your reasons, but a mistake is a mistake and must be punished! In the name of the Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace and the Supreme Elder of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect, I punish you by making you kill one hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators from the demonic path, the Buddhist sect, and the demon race within a hundred years! Do you have any objections?”

The master of the "Seven Star Palace" continued.

"No! This disciple is willing to accept punishment! I will definitely slay the heretics and bring glory to my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' and my 'Seven Star Palace'!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's expression changed from gloomy to sunny.

At this moment, he knew perfectly well that his boss meant well!
It's to eliminate all his hidden dangers!

Once he accepts this punishment, he'll be cleared of all charges!

It's completely clean!
All those old, trivial matters are now completely behind us!

It turns out that my boss didn't dislike me, but actually wanted to take care of me this time!

"Alright! I'll give you a chance on behalf of the sect."

Seeing that Li Yunjing was sensible, the Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace's expression softened a bit, and then he continued, "Go to the front line and participate in a battle for a resource mine! If our side wins, you will have completed the assessment of a true disciple."

Upon hearing this, before Li Yunjing could even speak, the expressions of the three important figures sitting there changed.

If the Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace had previously shown any intention to exonerate his disciples, now he is suppressing them to the death.

The assessment of true disciples within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has not been this difficult in a long time.

You know, a few days ago, there was a young guy in the "Heavenly Craft Hall" who tested his true disciples, and the only requirement was to refine a low-grade spiritual weapon!
But when it came to Li Yunjing, he was sent directly to the front lines! Could Li Yunjing handle it?

One of the Taoist priests, who had been silent, spoke up: "Brother Qin, isn't this a bit too difficult?"

"Yeah! It is indeed a bit difficult!"

Another important figure nodded in agreement.

Finally, the old Taoist priest laughed and said, "Young man, you still need to learn. Let's give him a different trial!"

Clearly, all three important figures felt that Palace Master Qin was being too harsh on his disciples.

"Hehe! Fellow Daoists, there's no need for further persuasion!"

The Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace, Qin, laughed and said, "Isn't Li Yunjing good at defeating the strong with the weak? He can come along with the army and I'll see if he really has any skills."

Palace Master Qin's meaning was very clear: within the Ming Dynasty, those major battles in the territory of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" were child's play.

Can't get on the table.

It's a mule or a horse, pull it out and run around.

The overseas battlefields are the most brutal testing grounds.

Isn't Li Yunjing pretty awesome?
Palace Master Qin wanted to see how this kid would behave once he went abroad.

Li Yunjing also learned about the danger of this trip from the conversation of the four important figures.

He thought for a moment and said, "Since it is an order issued by the sect, this disciple will do his best to fulfill it!"

"I have some questions, though. I wonder when the mission will begin, and whether I will be fighting against Golden Core cultivators?"

At this point, Li Yunjing's expression became much more serious.

"Go back and wait for news. You will be notified before you depart."

Palace Master Qin waved his sleeve and said, "You may leave now."

"Yes!"

Helpless, Li Yunjing bowed again to his superior, then bowed to the three important figures beside him before carefully retreating.

Even after leaving the courtyard, Li Yunjing still felt like he was in a dream.

After being coaxed and intimidated by Palace Master Qin, Li Yunjing was truly convinced.

A big shot is a big shot; he was easily manipulated.

This gave Li Yunjing a sense of urgency; perhaps his cultivation level wasn't good enough and he needed to continue improving.

On Li Yunjing's way back, in the small courtyard and thatched hut, four important figures were discussing Li Yunjing.

"Brother Qin, you've really scared this little guy!"

The old Taoist priest who had been watering the flowers earlier chuckled.

"These young people nowadays, if you don't scare them a little, they'll get all cocky."

Palace Master Qin shook his head slightly.

“It’s fine to give young people a little pointers, but isn’t it a bit too hasty to send them to the front lines so early to experience it?”

Another important figure, who appeared to be young, spoke up and asked a question.

"The situation on the front lines has reached a stalemate, with all the powerful figures tacitly agreeing not to make a move. This is a good opportunity to give the younger generation some experience!"

Palace Master Qin smiled and said casually.

He once roamed the world, traveling across several continents, and encountered countless dangers along the way.
That's how we've reached where we are today.

It may be safe inside the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," but top-tier experts cannot be cultivated in a greenhouse.

Many of the ten true disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" are on the front lines.

These people were invincible, slaying all kinds of experts and becoming famous throughout the Southern Continent.

This is where the hope of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" lies.

Since Li Yunjing is so good, he should naturally go to the front lines to give it a try.

Look at how impressive this person is, defeating a few rogue cultivators or competing with the prodigies of the major sects.

After reviewing Li Yunjing's information, Palace Master Qin still held high hopes for this genius under his tutelage.

Even if he doesn't advance to the Nascent Soul Realm in the future, he's at least a potential Golden Core Realm cultivator.

Such young people cannot live a comfortable life within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The front lines are the best place to hone one's skills.

After several major battles, people's morale changed.

Palace Master Qin hoped that Li Yunjing could continue to unleash his potential under pressure.

This is why he was so strict with Li Yunjing.

"There just happens to be a spirit stone mine located between us and the Yinshan Sect. Letting our men attack it would be a good way to obtain a resource point."

The important figure who had remained silent until now also approved of the plan.

They understood the deeper meaning behind the Qin Palace Master's actions; there was nothing wrong with what he had done.

What are those trivial matters of Li Yunjing to a Nascent Soul cultivator?
As for internal strife?

It depends on what the bigwigs think. It's serious in some ways, but not so serious in others, so naturally no one dares to investigate.

The punishment for the "Seven Star Palace" has been issued; this reflects the will of the entire "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

Even if someone complains to the "law enforcement hall," no one will care.

Everything about Li Yunjing is in the past.

From then on, no one would make a fuss about it.

……

After leaving the important figure, Li Yunjing did not return to "Qiwu Manor," but went to the "Council Hall," found Xu Wuyi, and told him about the matter.

"Hmm! It's alright! Don't worry, you're a talented kid, and the Palace Master is willing to protect you, so don't worry!"

After listening to Li Yunjing's account, Xu Wuyi nodded and said affirmatively.

Such things often happened in the history of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". It was normal for young disciples to be brave and fierce, to make enemies, and to fight to the death.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect would naturally not allow such a thing to happen.

However, some situations require special treatment; sometimes we can turn a blind eye and let it pass.

Especially when it involves geniuses, and the kind of geniuses who are loyal to their sect.

Such a person is definitely favored by the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and will not be easily punished.

Li Yunjing's punishment seemed severe; he was to kill one hundred Foundation Establishment Realm enemies.

This punishment of slaying a hundred enemies seems very difficult to complete.

However, once Li Yunjing went to the border battlefield, he would know what it meant to have Qi Refining Realm cultivators everywhere and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators as worthless as dogs.

On such a battlefield, having participated in several major battles, as long as one doesn't die, it's easy to quickly accumulate enough kills.

On the border battlefield, not all forces are as behemoth as the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

There are fewer than ten powerful forces; the other participants are all large sects and families.

If Li Yunjing is clever and attentive, he will definitely be able to find an easy target.

After listening to Xu Wuyi's guidance, Li Yunjing suddenly understood and breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Yunjing had never known what the situation was like on the border battlefield.

Now, he finally had some deep impressions.

(End of this chapter)