Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

They sent him to Tian Buyi, the chief monk of Dazhu Peak.

"Junior Brother Tian," Dao Xuan explained calmly.

"This child has carried that mysterious magic wand with him for years, and unknowingly, the magic has invaded his very being."

He is usually kind-hearted and able to suppress his true feelings.

Faced with the shock of the truth, his mind faltered, and his demonic nature seized the opportunity to rise.

Tian Buyi looked at his unconscious disciple, his face full of worry: "Sect Leader, what about Xiao Fan...?"

"It's alright." Dao Xuan waved his hand.

"I have temporarily sealed its meridians and suppressed its demonic nature."

In the future, as long as he calms down and recuperates, stays true to himself, and avoids contact with that demonic creature, he can gradually eliminate his malevolent nature and there will be no problem.

Our Qingyun Sect's orthodox cultivation methods are most adept at purifying demonic energy.

Upon hearing this, not only Tian Buyi, but also Su Ru, Song Daren and others who were concerned about Zhang Xiaofan were moved.

Even many righteous people secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

This child has a tragic past and did not voluntarily practice other schools' techniques. It would be too unfair to punish him for falling into demonic possession.

"Dao Xuan Zhenren,"

Master Puhong spoke again, his voice filled with weariness and sincerity.

"All sins originated from my Tianyin Temple."

"Whatever punishment you deem fit, this humble monk will have no complaints. Tianyin Temple...accepts the punishment."

He bowed deeply once again to Dao Xuan, and to Lin Jingyu and the other orphans of Caomiao Village who had been stopped.

Dao Xuan looked at Lin Jingyu and the others, who were still full of murderous intent and glaring angrily.

He perfectly timed a troubled expression on his face and let out a long sigh:

"Alas, Master, you flatter me. It's just... the pain in these children's hearts can't be healed in a short time..."

Pu Hong looked up and met Dao Xuan's deep gaze, and he understood immediately.

Dao Xuan Zhenren intends to firmly tie the blood debt of Caomiao Village to Tianyin Temple.

With the protection of Qingyun Sect and the presence of these orphans, Tianyin Temple will be able to face Qingyun Sect in the long years to come.

He will forever be indebted to someone, forever bowing his head in humility.

But Tianyin Temple had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill.

"Don't worry, sir," Pu Hong said firmly.

"No matter what, the entire Tianyin Temple will do everything in its power to seek forgiveness from these children and the souls of the deceased from Caomiao Village."

"If there is any need for service in the future, Tianyin Temple will never refuse, and will certainly make up for today's mistakes with a hundred or a thousand years of effort."

After saying that, he let out another long sigh, filled with helplessness and heaviness.

Seeing this, Dao Xuan knew that the time was right, so he stopped pressing.

He then gently comforted Lin Jingyu and the others, reasoning with them and appealing to their emotions.

He also stated that revenge is not the only way, and that only by striving for self-improvement can he comfort the spirits of his loved ones in heaven.

After much persuasion, the group of indignant teenagers were finally calmed down temporarily.

He ordered his men to take them away and take good care of them, and to persuade them to change their ways.

With this, Zhang Xiaofan's matter can be considered temporarily concluded.

The truth has come to light, and Tianyin Temple bears full responsibility for the mistakes.

With the behemoth that is Qingyun Sect around, who in the world would dare to make a fuss about Zhang Xiaofan's private cultivation of the Heavenly Sound Technique?

The eyes of everyone in the hall once again focused on another person—Taoist Cangsong.

Unlike Zhang Xiaofan's "understandable circumstances," Cangsong's betrayal was a naked and undeniable crime against the sect!

Cangsong felt countless gazes, but instead revealed a sense of relief and calm on his face.

He took a deep look at the solemn Yuqing Hall.

He glanced at the Qingyun disciples who had once treated him with utmost respect, his eyes filled with a resolute determination to die.

"Sect Leader Brother," Cangsong's voice was hoarse, yet incredibly clear.

"The pine tree... knows its sins are too grave to be recorded."

I dare not ask my senior brother and fellow disciples for forgiveness.

Only death could lessen even a fraction of the guilt and sin in my heart.

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his right palm, a blue light gathering in his palm, and with a resolute aura, he slammed it down hard on the top of his head without hesitation!

This palm strike contained all his life's cultivation; if it landed, his skull would be shattered, he would die, and his soul would be annihilated!

"Master!"

"The First Seat!"

The disciples of Dragon Head Peak exclaimed in unison, and many closed their eyes in distress.

"That's enough!"

A cold shout resounded like thunder from the heavens!

Dao Xuan Zhenren pointed his fingers like a sword, and pointed at something in the air!

A highly refined cyan magical power struck Cangsong's wrist with perfect precision.

"laugh!"

Cangsong felt a numbness in his wrist, and the magic power he had gathered instantly dissipated, preventing his fatal palm strike from landing.

"Sect Leader, Senior Brother?"

Cangsong looked up in astonishment, staring at Daoxuan in confusion.

He had no regrets. He met his senior brother Wan, whom he thought had long since passed away, and witnessed the Qingyun Sect thwart the Demonic Sect's conspiracy.

He was content and only wished to atone for his sins with death.

"snort!"

Dao Xuan snorted coldly, his face ashen.

"You think death will end everything? That it will atone for your sins? How foolish!"

Those righteous people who originally thought that Dao Xuan would take the opportunity to execute Cang Song to rectify the sect's rules.

Hearing this, he also showed a look of surprise.

Judging from his tone, it seems he doesn't intend to take Cangsong's life?

"Your death would have been a relief, but you colluded with the demonic sect, inviting wolves into the house, causing damage to Qingyun and the deaths of your fellow practitioners!"

Do you think your death can erase these crimes?

Dao Xuan's voice was stern, and his gaze was like a knife.

"Living is harder than dying!"

To live and bear the world's condemnation, to live and make amends for the harm you have caused—this is the true path of atonement you should take!

Cangsong was stunned, and said blankly, "Then... Sect Leader, I..."

"Hmph!" Dao Xuan snorted again, his voice echoing throughout the hall.

"As the head of the Qingyun Sect, I hereby order: Cangsong, the sinner, has betrayed the sect and committed heinous crimes!"

However, considering that he realized his mistake at a crucial moment, exposed the evil cult's conspiracy, and contributed to the righteous path.

Merit is merit, and fault is fault; merit and fault cannot be offset against each other!

I hereby decree that you be stripped of your position as head of the household, effective immediately!

But I will spare your life and send you into the mortal world to do good deeds and accumulate merit for the rest of your life. You must do ten thousand good deeds, save the dying and heal the wounded, and punish evil and promote good!

May you use your remaining life to bring blessings to all living beings and to atone for your sins!

This process will be overseen by all those who share this belief!

If anyone dares to outwardly comply but inwardly defy, or slack off and fail to move forward, the whole world will unite against them!

Dao Xuan's voice was majestic and powerful, carrying an undeniable aura of a Yang God Realm expert, echoing in every corner of the Jade Purity Hall.

Upon hearing this, Cangsong trembled violently as he looked into Daoxuan's deep and majestic gaze.

I instantly understood my senior's good intentions.

This is not covering up his crimes, but giving him a real chance to atone for his sins.

A path more meaningful than death, yet also more difficult.

His knees buckled, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud. His eyes were slightly red, and his voice was choked with emotion but firm:

"Sinner... Cangsong, I obey the decree! I will dedicate the rest of my life to performing countless good deeds to atone for my sins!"

The hall was completely silent.

Whether they were members of the Qingyun Sect or other righteous people, they couldn't help but nod in agreement as they watched this scene.

Dao Xuan Zhenren's handling of the matter was indeed brilliant. It demonstrated both the strictness of the sect's rules, which forbade betrayal, and the principles of benevolence and forgiveness, as well as his magnanimity.

Letting Cangsong live to atone for his sins is far more valuable than killing him.

It can also serve as a warning to future generations. With the world watching over him, there's no need to fear his pretense and deceit.

The members of Qingyun Sect, especially the elders and chief disciples who had a long-standing friendship with Cangsong.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, his life was saved.

Cang Song slowly rose and bowed deeply once again to Dao Xuan, his former teachers and fellow disciples.

He then turned and walked out of the hall, his back view desolate, yet carrying a resolute determination for rebirth.

"Wait a minute," Dao Xuan said again.

Cangsong paused, turning back in confusion.

"With your departure, the position of the chief of Dragon Head Peak will be vacant."

Dao Xuan pondered for a moment, seemingly making a momentous decision. He turned to face the deep, secluded rear hall of the Jade Purity Palace and proclaimed in a loud voice:

"Junior brother, come out."