Transform into ancestral tablets and create a supreme immortal clan.

The top-grade flying sword, which was originally defending, suddenly increased its speed tenfold, transforming into a stunning rainbow that tore through the air. It arrived first despite being behind, slashing horizontally at an incredible angle!

Several defensive magical artifacts were unleashed one after another, forming layer upon layer of protection in front of Gu Zongyi.

However, all of them seemed somewhat pale and powerless in the face of this strange and powerful attack.

"Pfft!"

Blood splattered!

Gu Zongyi let out a piercing scream as his outstretched right arm was severed at the elbow!

The severed arm flew up, spraying blood everywhere.

The Azure Sword was violently knocked away by a tremendous force, groaning as it embedded itself in a distant rock, its spiritual light almost completely extinguished.

Gu Zongyi was overwhelmed by excruciating pain and unbelievable fear.

He staggered back, clutching his severed arm, his eyes wide with horror as he looked at Nan Shanyu: "You...you concealed your cultivation? No! This power...you're not Nan Shanyu! Who are you?"

Nan Shanyu stepped forward slowly, the top-grade flying sword, unstained by a drop of blood, hovering beside him, humming softly, locking onto Gu Zongyi.

"Who am I? Senior Brother Gu, you have secretly used demonic spells to harm your fellow disciples, and today you are about to commit murder again. The evidence is conclusive."

"Tell me, who should I be?" His voice remained calm, yet carried a chilling, oppressive force.

Gu Zongyi's face was ashen; he knew it was all over.

Not only did the plan fail, but it also seemed that their own secrets were exposed.

A strong will to survive and madness instantly took over.

He roared and, ignoring his severed arm, slammed his left hand into his chest.

He spat out another mouthful of even purer heart blood, and at the same time, he took out a black bone banner covered with cracks from his storage bag. The banner was covered with a chilling wind and howled like ghosts!

Gu Zongyi's mind was in turmoil, and he was desperate to fight back without regard for the consequences, so he resorted to even more vicious demonic techniques.

They even went so far as to sacrifice their own essence to summon the ferocious spirits refined within the banner!

However, just as the black bone banner was unfurled, before the yin energy had fully intensified...

"That's enough!"

A majestic and solemn roar, seemingly containing the sound of thunder, suddenly came from the sky!

The sound wasn't loud, but it instantly dissipated the eerie aura permeating the mountain stream, even halting the wailing of the black bone banner.

The next moment, a bolt of purple lightning descended from the sky, not striking anyone, but landing precisely between Gu Zongyi and Nanshan Yu.

It exploded with a loud "boom"!

Electric snakes danced wildly, forming a temporary electric field that separated the two.

The pure, masculine power of thunder swept away the remaining curse power and yin energy.

Gu Zongyi's black bone banner was struck as if by a heavy blow. It let out a mournful cry, the cracks on the banner widened, the spiritual light dimmed completely, and it shrank back into his hand.

A handsome, aloof figure, accompanied by an imposing and unapproachable aura, slowly descended from the sky.

The newcomer appeared to be around thirty years old, with a resolute face, sharp features, and a glint of electricity in his eyes as he opened and closed.

He wore the distinctive black robes of the Seven Star Mountain Punishment Hall, with silver chains and thunder patterns embroidered on the hem, representing punishment.

He simply stood there, and he gave people a feeling as heavy as a mountain and as unpredictable as the might of heaven.

Ni Xingzhou is the chief disciple of the Tianquan Peak of Seven Star Mountain, the head of the Punishment Hall, and a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivator!

His appearance here was due to Nanshan Yu's deliberate guidance, but someone spread a rumor that there was an evil aura appearing on the back mountain of Yuheng Peak.

As expected, it lured people to this place!

As for that idiot Gu Zongyi, it's no wonder he couldn't stand seeing Nan Shanyu being so high-profile!

At this moment, the reverse-flowing boat's eyes flashed like lightning, first sweeping over the chaotic battlefield.

A severed arm, bloodstains, a dim blue sword, a black bone banner with lingering evil aura, and Gu Zongyi, pale-faced and terrified.

Finally, the focus shifted to Nanshan Yu, whose expression had returned to calm and who bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Ni." Nan Shanyu said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Ni Xingzhou nodded slightly, his gaze locking onto Gu Zongyi once more, his voice cold and hard as iron.

"Gu Zongyi, as the direct disciple of the head of Yuheng Peak, you used private torture against your fellow disciple in broad daylight within the sect."

Furthermore, you possess demonic artifacts and practice insidious spells; the evidence is irrefutable. Do you acknowledge your crime?

Gu Zongyi trembled all over, his face turned ashen, his lips quivered, but he couldn't utter a single word.

The appearance of the reverse boat completely extinguished any remaining hope he might have.

Before the head of the Punishment Hall, especially after witnessing him use demonic methods, any rebuttal was futile.

Ni Xingzhou stopped looking at him and turned to look at Nan Shanyu.

"Junior Brother Nan, although you acted in self-defense, your attack was still heavy."

Furthermore, this matter involves the demonic path and requires a thorough investigation.

"You will come with me back to the punishment hall to recount the events in detail."

"Gu Zongyi," his gaze turned cold, "take him back to the Punishment Hall, seal his cultivation, keep him under strict guard, and await further orders!"

With that, he waved his sleeve, and two illusory silver chains of spiritual energy appeared out of thin air.

One force, gentle yet irresistible, hovered above Nanshan Yu's head, while another, carrying the power of restraint, instantly bound the limp Gu Zongyi tightly, even temporarily sealing the bleeding from his severed arm with spiritual energy.

"Mu Yi, go back to my courtyard and wait. Don't worry."

Nan Shanyu gently instructed Shen Muyi, who was feeling uneasy, and then said to Ni Xingzhou, "I obey your command."

Without another word, Ni Xingzhou created clouds beneath his feet, swept up Gu Zongyi, who was bound by chains and had a deathly pale face, and gestured for Nan Shanyu to follow.

Transforming into a bolt of lightning, it headed straight for the main peak of Seven Star Mountain, where the Hall of Punishments, which struck fear into the hearts of countless disciples, was located.

The mountain stream returned to silence, leaving only traces of the battle and the lingering faint smell of blood and scorching thunder in the air.

Shen Muyi stared in the direction Nan Shanyu had left, clenching her fists tightly. Her eyes were filled with worry, but even more so with shock at the breathtaking scene that had just unfolded.

This test and conflict, which was intentionally provoked by Shen Zhe and led to Gu Zongyi walking into a trap, finally came to an end with Gu Zongyi's disgrace and imprisonment.

But the ripples it caused were only just beginning.

Nanshan Yu was only questioned routinely in the main peak's punishment hall, and left after staying for less than half a day.

After all, the fault wasn't his.

Moreover, he is now a newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the Punishment Hall enforces the law, always emphasizing evidence and face.

As for the other cultivators in the sect, they also sighed upon learning of this.

No one expected that Gu Zongyi, the usually gentle and refined chief disciple of Yuheng Peak, would have such a character behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, inside Yuheng Peak, things were in an uproar.

Liu Ruochen, the head of Yuheng Peak, even announced to the sect that Gu Zongyi had been expelled from the sect, and that everything would be decided by the Punishment Hall.

The sect was abuzz with discussion about Liu Ruochen's attitude, finding it quite surprising.

After all, Liu Ruochen used to be very protective of this personal disciple.

Unexpectedly, despite the trouble that Gu Zongyi has encountered this time, Liu Ruochen, his master, has remained so calm.

But upon closer reflection, it seems normal.

Because, just last year, Shen Muge, Liu Ruochen's beloved youngest disciple, also had an ambiguous relationship with the demonic witch.

Not only was his cultivation destroyed, but his reproductive organs were also severed, and he was directly expelled from the sect.

Relatively speaking, Gu Zongyi is now being treated favorably.

But inside a cave on the back mountain of Tianquan Peak, the scene was quite different.

The atmosphere inside the spacious cave was heavy.

Gu Hanjiang, the Dharma Transmission Elder of Tianquan Peak, was looking at the messenger disciple below with a cold and stern expression.

"What did you say? You want me to personally clean house? And you want me to cripple Zong Yi's cultivation?"

"That brat, Nixingzhou, how dare he? How dare he?"