Battle Through the Heavens: Exceptional Comprehension, Becomes Emperor at Ten Years Old

Chapter 17 Elder Yunling!

"What exactly does Elder Jia mean by this?" Gu He, who was standing to the side, also sensed something was amiss and immediately asked Jia Xingtian.

Jia Xingtian chuckled and said, "The Yunlan Sect must have received some news as well. The Mo family in Yancheng in the northeast of the empire disrespects the royal family and refuses to submit to the empire. Princess Yaoye has already ordered Mu Chen of the Mu family to lead an army to Yancheng to execute them!"

Yun Yun said softly, "The Mo family and the Yunlan sect seem to have no connection whatsoever."

"Is that so? But as far as I know, the Mo family has been supplying the Yunlan Sect with a large amount of wealth and cultivation herbs over the years!" Jia Xingtian said calmly.

Yun Yun frowned slightly. Since she took over the Yunlan Sect, she had spent most of her time cultivating, and the sect's affairs were basically managed by the Grand Elder Yun Leng.

If the Mo family is truly related to the Yunlan Sect, then it must be related to Yunling!

"I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly when I get back," Yun Yun said to Jia Xingtian.

Jia Xingtian nodded and said, "Alright, this is a matter within your sect, I won't interfere, but the Mo family, I'm afraid, cannot exist!"

Yun Yun did not speak upon hearing this.

Gu He looked at Jia Xingtian and said, "Elder Jia, the Imperial Family and the Yunlan Sect have always kept to themselves. Now that the Empire has made a major move, aren't you afraid it will affect the relationship between the two?"

Upon hearing Gu He's words, Jia He stepped forward and said calmly, "How can I allow others to snore on my bed beside me? Do you think the royal family can't see the Yunlan Sect's petty actions within the empire over the years?"

"Since you are so protective of the Yunlan Sect today, does that mean you are one with the Yunlan Sect?" Jiahe said calmly.

Gu He frowned and rebuked, "This is a matter for our seniors to discuss; how dare a junior like you interfere?"

Jia Xingtian said calmly, "He'er can fully represent my royal family!"

Gu He's expression changed slightly.

With his status as a sixth-grade alchemist, he was not afraid at all, even when facing a peak Dou Huang expert like Jia Xingtian.

Logically speaking, Jia Xingtian should have treated him with great courtesy. Could it be that the royal family has become unscrupulous now that Fa Ma has become a sixth-grade alchemist?

Thinking of this, Gu He looked at Guild Master Fa Ma and said coldly, "Guild Master Fa Ma, the Alchemist Guild has always maintained neutrality. Are you saying we're now tied to the royal family?"

These words startled everyone around.

Jia Xingtian is already a peak Douhuang expert. If we add Fa Ma, a current sixth-grade alchemist, and the entire Alchemist Guild, then the strength of the royal family will surpass that of the Yunlan Sect.

Fa Ma's somewhat cloudy eyes looked at Gu He and said, "The Alchemist Guild has indeed always maintained neutrality, and I have never been aligned with the royal family. Please refrain from spreading nonsense!"

Gu He frowned, completely baffled as to what Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma meant.

"Alright, Guhe, stop talking!" Yunyun said, shaking her head.

Yun Yun then looked at Jia Xingtian and said, "I will investigate the Mo family's matter thoroughly when I return. As for the rest, Yunlan Sect has always adhered to its rules and regulations and will not overstep them in the slightest!"

"Yanran, rest at home for a few days before returning to the sect. Fa Ma, farewell!" Yun Yun said, then turned and left.

Gu He, along with his disciples, also left this place with Yun Yun.

Gahe gazed at Yun Yun's retreating figure, lost in thought.

……

The main hall of the Yunlan Sect.

After Yun Yun returned, she summoned Elder Yun Leng.

When Yunling arrived at the main hall, only Yunyun and Guhe were there.

Yun Leng clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Sect Master, Mr. Gu He, may I ask what has happened in the sect that has summoned me to the main hall at this time?"

Yun Yun, seated at the head of the table, frowned and looked at Yun Leng, saying, "Do you know the Mo family of Yancheng?"

"The Mo family of Yancheng?" Yun Leng frowned slightly, but quickly remembered something.

"Is the Mo family from Yancheng in the Northeast that the sect leader is referring to?" Yun Leng asked.

Yun Yun nodded slightly, and Yun Leng said, "I do know them. The Mo family and my Yunlan Sect have some connection, actually!"

Yun Yun's heart sank immediately, and she asked, "What's the connection? How come I didn't know the Mo family was related to my Yunlan Sect?"

Yun Leng quickly said, "This Mo family's Grand Elder, Mo Cheng, was a disciple of my Yunlan Sect many years ago, but he left the sect after something happened within his family!"

"As the years have passed, he has developed and expanded the Mo family, and has gradually developed the desire to return to the sect. Moreover, some of the people he used to befriend in the sect have now become elders in charge of the sect."

"These people sometimes come to plead for him, and since Mo Cheng has provided our sect with a lot of offerings, I gave him an elder position in the outer sect!"

Yun Leng explained everything about Mo Cheng in just a few words.

Yun Yun suddenly retorted angrily, "Since he has already left the sect, why was he allowed to become an outer sect elder? Was it merely because he paid tribute to the sect, or because he provided you with benefits?"

Yun Leng retorted somewhat indignantly, "How can you say that? Mo Cheng is originally a member of my Yunlan Sect. He has grown and prospered in Yancheng, contributing a great deal to our Yunlan Sect. As the Grand Elder of the Yunlan Sect, do you think I don't have this much power?"

"You!" Yun Yun's chest heaved with anger at Yun Leng's words.

Gu He, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward and said, "Yun Ling, if the Mo family really has a connection with the Yunlan Sect, then this matter should not be mentioned again, and we should not say to others that Mo Cheng has a connection with the Yunlan Sect!"

Yun Leng frowned immediately and said, "Why is that? Does anyone in the Jia Ma Empire dare to make things difficult for our Yunlan Sect?"

"The royal family has clashed with the Mo family of Yancheng. It's best if we don't get involved!" Gu He said to Yun Leng.

Unexpectedly, Yun Leng said at this moment, "It's probably too late to talk about this now!"

Yun Yun looked at Yun Leng and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Yun Ling said, "The Mo family sent a letter to our sect requesting assistance before. I dispatched three elders to Yancheng to help the Mo family overcome this difficulty!"

"What? Yun Leng, who gave you the audacity to be so presumptuous? Do you really think you're the sect leader of Yunlan Sect?" Yun Yun looked at Yun Leng with a furious expression.

Yun Ling said coldly, "I wouldn't dare, but as the Grand Elder of the Yunlan Sect, these are things I should do. And as a steward elder of the Yunlan Sect, Mo Cheng naturally cannot stand idly by when he is in trouble!"

"This is the royal family taking action. Do you really think my Yunlan Sect has no enemies within the empire?" Yun Yun shouted angrily.

"Royalty? What is royalty? My Yunlan Sect is not afraid of royalty!" Yun Leng said, sticking out his neck.

"Insolence!" Yun Yun unleashed a powerful aura within the hall, the immense pressure instantly forcing Yun Leng to his knees.

"Issue the order to the Enforcement Hall: Elder Yunling has disregarded the safety of the sect. Immediately strip him of his Elder status and send him to the Cliff of Repentance for a year!" Yun Yun's clear and cold voice resounded throughout the entire Yunlan Sect!

Countless Yunlan Sect disciples and elders looked towards the sect's main hall in astonishment.

Inside the main hall, Yun Ling, his face grim, looked at Yun Yun and said, "Does the Sect Master truly intend to punish me?"

Yun Yun said coldly, "I am the sect leader, am I not allowed to punish you?"

Yun Leng nodded firmly and said, "Very well, very well. You are the sect leader. Since I cannot take this position of Grand Elder, then I shall take my leave!"

Then Yun Leng walked out of the main hall, his battle qi transforming into wings, and flew towards the sky.

Watching Yun Leng leave, Gu He said, "That Yun Leng really doesn't take you seriously!"

"The one with the most seniority in the sect, who was by the teacher's side in the early years, if it weren't for my better talent, which led me to become a Dou Huang, the position of sect leader might still belong to Yun Leng!" Yun Yun said softly.

Clearly, Yun Yun was also quite helpless with Yun Leng, after all, the other party's qualifications were different from others!

……

Northeast of the Empire.

Hundreds of miles away from Yancheng, a massive army stretching for miles was marching rapidly toward Yancheng.

Mu Chen rode a low-level magical beast and walked in the center of the army.

"Master, the army will arrive outside Yancheng in about 300 li, in about two hours!" a general said respectfully.

"Can the troops below keep up?" Mu Chen asked.

The general said, "They can keep up, especially the Imperial Guards. Of these 10,000 men, 90% are at the Dou Zhe realm, and some have even broken through to become Da Dou Shi. Several officers among them have even reached the Dou Ling realm. When did the Imperial Guards become so strong?"

It should be noted that even in the army ruled by the Mu family, most of the soldiers were only at the stage of fighting spirit.

For example, the general next to Mu Chen was only at the level of a five-star Great Dou Master.

The stronger a person is, the less willing they are to obey orders, which is why the imperial army has never been very strong!

Mu Chen shook his head and said, "I'm not very clear on that, but there have been significant changes in the royal family recently, and the army has become stronger, which is beneficial to us."

Two hours later, the army arrived outside Yancheng.

Under Mu Chen's military orders, 30,000 troops were stationed outside the city. Then he sent someone to the city gate to present the imperial military order.

"This is an imperial military order, commanding you to open the city gates immediately!"

The garrison commander of Yancheng was a confidant of the city lord of Bor. Upon seeing the imperial military order, he frowned slightly and said, "Without the city lord's order, we cannot open the gate!"

"How dare you! This is an imperial military order. Is it inferior to the city lord's command?" the envoy roared.

The defending general said, "There's nothing we can do. We are also imperial generals. This is Yancheng; who knows if you are rebels?"

After a few words, the envoy left in a huff.

Mu Chen had long anticipated that there might be obstacles in Yancheng, but he hadn't expected that even the city's garrison commander would disregard the royal family so much.

"Since they don't know what's good for them, then let's attack the city together!" Mu Chen said softly.

Immediately, they saw Mu Chen transform his battle qi into wings and fly towards the city gate.

boom!

With a loud bang, the city gate was blasted open by Mu Chen.

The army quickly poured into Yancheng. Yancheng, which even had no Dou Wang level experts, was captured in just a short time!

Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Yunlan Sect, an elder from the Enforcement Hall reported: "Sect Master, Elder Yunling did not go to the Cliff of Repentance, but left the sect without permission, and his whereabouts are unknown!"

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