Trading the heavens starting from immortality

Upon hearing what Princess Hongyi said, Hua Tiandu's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty, but he ultimately remained silent.

Yuan Jiankong and the others had such poor mental fortitude that they were immediately exposed when this outer disciple named "Fang Han" surprised them, their guilty consciences evident on their faces.

"Hmph! What a bunch of hopeless idiots!"

He secretly thought.

Since he could see that Yuan Jiankong and the others were wrong, it goes without saying that the Heavenly Punishment Elder, who had been in charge of the Heavenly Punishment Hall for thousands of years and had judged countless contradictions, was even more so.

Even worse, these people might implicate themselves, causing them to lose points in the eyes of Elder Tianxing and others.

Thinking about this, Hua Tiandu felt as if he had swallowed a greenbottle fly.

I have no desire to get involved in this matter any further.

"This disciple named Hongyi is quite good at upholding her principles. If she hadn't joined another True Disciple Peak, she could have joined my Purple Lightning Peak."

Seeing that Princess Hongyi was not afraid of Hua Tiandu's gaze at all, Fang Qingxue thought to herself.

Looking at Fang Han with her beautiful eyes, Fang Qingxue was even more satisfied.

Today, whether facing Elder Tianxing, who is in charge of criminal law in the sect, or Hua Tiandu, the number one true disciple, this young man can still remain neither humble nor arrogant, and remain calm and composed. This kind of temperament is almost identical to hers, which makes Fang Qingxue quite fond of him.

Fang Qingxue clearly remembered that when she faced the mental and spiritual oppression of an ancient giant demon god's clone in the underground world, she still resisted defiantly and fearlessly. Later, she was loyal to her and fought bravely against the Golden Stone Platform and faced the Demon General. All of these impressed her deeply.

All of this made Fang Qingxue inexplicably start to care about this disciple named "Fang Han," and her favorability towards him increased significantly.

Perhaps, if I were to find a Daoist partner in the future, I would probably look for someone like this!

With her mind free of distracting thoughts, Fang Qingxue smiled and said:

"Elder Tianxing, the truth is just as this outer disciple named 'Hongyi' said. Fang Han was actually the key to Yuan Jiankong and the others' ability to severely injure the Red Powder Prince. Without Fang Han's powerful intervention, these inner disciples would likely have been killed by the sand bandits while controlling their swords with their minds. Not to mention that Fang Han risked his life to kill the Red Powder Prince and save Yuan Jiankong and the others when they were in mortal danger..."

These people not only show no gratitude to Fang Han, but instead, for a mere 'Yin-Yang Longevity Pill,' they've conspired to slander their savior without any scruples? Is the character of a disciple of the Feathered Ascension Sect so despicable? If they can slander their savior today, will they not secretly kill their fellow disciples tomorrow?

Fang Qingxue said sharply, glancing at Hua Tiandu, and continued coldly:

"Furthermore, Hua Tiandu, as the foremost disciple of my Yuhua Sect, not only failed to investigate the truth but also confused right and wrong, insisting on standing up for these disciples and trying to smear Fang Han. How can such conduct command respect? What qualifications does he have to be the foremost disciple of my Yuhua Sect? If other sects found out, they might even think that all the disciples of my Yuhua Sect are so morally ambiguous and a bunch of snakes! Hereby, I request Elder Tianxing to punish Hua Tiandu for 'lax management of his subordinates'!"

"Regarding this matter, I was also misled by the slander of these disciples. I will accept the punishment from the Sect Leader! Fang Han has rendered meritorious service in saving his fellow disciples, and I will reward him accordingly!"

Hua Tiandu knew he was in the wrong, so he simply decided to define the matter as such.

He had finally managed to leave a good impression on the sect leader and many elders, and he couldn't let this matter affect him.

However, since this matter has already come to light, someone must step forward and take responsibility.

With this in mind, Hua Tiandu turned his attention to these inner disciples.

Suddenly, Yuan Jiankong and Senior Sister Mo's expressions changed, while the other four inner disciples hurriedly knelt down and cried out:

"Senior Brother Hua!"

"Senior Brother, Elder Tianxing, we were also threatened by Yuan Jiankong and Senior Sister Mo, and had no choice but to give false testimony! We beg Senior Brother Hua to do us justice!"

"We were forced into this situation. We beg Senior Brother Hua and Elder Tianxing to stand up for us!"

Liu Kang and Prince Bao, along with other outer disciples, hurriedly knelt down and wept, as if they had lost their parents.

Yuan Jiankong and Senior Sister Mo knew perfectly well that they had been used as expendable pawns. They exchanged a glance and remained silent.

After this incident, others may still have a chance to stay in the Feathered Ascension Sect, but as the "culprits," their only fate is to be stripped of their martial arts and expelled from the sect.

It's like falling straight from heaven to hell!

Silence fell over the square.

Only the cries of these disciples filled the air, each one filled with regret, beginning to repent to Fang Han as if they had been forced into such a wrongful situation.

Fang Han watched all of this with a cold eye and said:

"Elder Tianxing, I can forgo the rewards for this trial, I only beg you to see the truth!"

quite a while.

"I now have a general understanding of the whole story. Yuan Jiankong, what else do you two have to say? Do you think this elder is easy to bully?"

A heavy sense of discontent emanated from the Heavenly Punishment Hall.

"It was our greed that led us to try and steal Junior Brother Fang's credit. We accept our punishment!"

Yuan Jiankong and Senior Sister Mo knelt down and said.

The others have already betrayed us. If we two refuse to confess, and Elder Tianxing really does conduct a soul search on them, we might be killed on the spot!

"Since you have committed such a heinous crime, I hereby declare that Yuan Jiankong and Mo Yushuang have their cultivation abolished, all their magical treasures confiscated, and they are expelled from the Yuhua Sect, and will not be employed by them in the future. As for the others involved in this incident, except for Shen Hongyi and Fang Han, all of them will have all their pills suspended and will be confined to the [Immortal Prison] for three years to reflect on their mistakes."

"Among them, Shen Hongyi bravely exposed the truth and was not afraid of powerful figures, demonstrating the fine virtues of my Yuhua disciples. Therefore, she is hereby rewarded with ten pills and a low-grade spiritual weapon!"

"Fang Han, for killing the Red-Pink Prince during this trial, you will receive a Yin-Yang Longevity Pill; and for successfully rescuing your fellow disciples despite the danger, and for your outstanding performance in the trial, you are hereby rewarded with a top-grade spirit sword and thirty pills. We hope you can maintain your original aspirations, continue to promote the virtues of our Feathered Ascension Sect, and enhance the prestige of our Feathered Ascension Sect!"

Elder Tianxing's voice rang out.

Do you have any objections to this handling of the matter?

"We dare not, we obey!"

The disciples said.

"Hmm, Hua Tiandu, you listened to only one side of the story and allowed false rumors to fester. Although no major mistakes were made, it still affected the other disciples, which is a case of 'lax management of subordinates.' You will be in charge of rewarding and punishing these disciples. I hope you will not disappoint the elders' high regard for you."

Finally, Elder Tianxing said calmly.

"Hua Tiandu... obeys Elder Tianxing's order!"

Hua Tiandu felt waves of malice wash over him, and his expression was as if he had just swallowed a few greenbottle flies.

Fang Han, Fang Qingxue

Hua Tian remembered both of them!