Lin Changxiao’s increasingly humble attitude only made Wu Tian’s cold sneer grow stronger.
He looked down on guys like this, who bullied the weak and feared the strong, and felt no pity.
He said indifferently, “How you discipline your son is your business, it has nothing to do with me. I only care about the present matter.”
“You and your son disrespected me and incited other elders to attack me. Such wicked deeds, can they be resolved with a few words from you?”
“However, I am not a member of the Tianyuan Sect, so the punishment will be decided by the Grand Elder and the Second Elder.”
Lin Changxiao cast a pleading look at the Grand Elder, clearly hoping that Liu Chen would show him leniency out of past acquaintance.
Liu Chen said with a stern face, “Lin Changxiao, you are truly audacious!”
“With the status of Sect Master Wu, even the Sect Master himself would have to be courteous, yet you dared to do such a thing to Sect Master Wu. This is an unforgivable sin!”
“I, in the name of the Grand Elder of the Tianyuan Sect, declare that from this day forward, you are no longer an elder. Your son is to be expelled from the Tianyuan Sect immediately and is forbidden to return for life!”
“Have you understood this punishment?”
“Ah?!” Upon hearing such a punishment, Lin Changxiao’s spirit was severely impacted, as if his nerves were snapping one by one.
For a moment, he felt his blood surge, the world spinning, and he almost collapsed.
For someone of Lin Changxiao’s status, such a punishment was considered the most severe.
He never dreamed that things would escalate to this point.
But what use was it to say more now? Since Liu Chen had issued the decree, it was like drawing a bow and letting the arrow fly.
His face turned ashen, and suddenly his throat trembled. He spat out a mouthful of thick blood and fell backward, unable to stand.
Clearly, the blow he suffered this time was far from ordinary.
Wu Tian felt no pity for him, nor did he have any intention of going forward to treat him.
This world was like this; people had to pay the price for their words and actions.
If one could commit evil without paying the price, who would still believe in justice?
Liu Chen sighed slightly. Although it pained him, he could only do so.
After dealing with these matters, Liu Chen and Ying Tianxu respectfully invited Wu Tian to Tianyuan Mountain, treating him to fine tea and offering comfort.
“Sect Master Wu, we are truly sorry about what happened this time.”
Liu Chen apologized to Wu Tian, “Our Tianyuan Sect indeed gave the elders too much authority, which led them to become a bit too arrogant.”
“Sect Master Wu, rest assured, after this incident, I will definitely rectify the discipline of the Tianyuan Sect and will absolutely not allow such incidents to happen again.”
Wu Tian took a sip of the strong tea and smiled faintly, “Grand Elder, you are too kind. This is an internal matter of your Tianyuan Sect, and I have no right to interfere.”
“By the way, the girl who was bullied by Lin Xiao is still waiting outside the Tianyuan Realm.”
“Since she is a disciple you have taken a liking to, you should bring her in as soon as possible.”
Seeing that Wu Tian did not dwell on the matter, Liu Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
After giving the order, he asked Wu Tian, “By the way, Sect Master Wu, you said you came here to find our Sect Master, right?”
“May I ask what business you have with the Sect Master?”
Wu Tian smiled and said, “It is a matter of great importance, one that could even affect the safety of the entire world. Therefore, I hope the Grand Elder can invite Sect Master Ning to come out.”
Liu Chen said, “Sect Master Wu, you have come at a good time. If you had come a few days earlier, you might not have been able to see Sect Master Bai.”
“Sect Master Bai?” Hearing this, Wu Tian was stunned.
Wasn’t the Sect Master of the Tianyuan Sect named Ning Li? If so, what did this Sect Master Bai mean?
Liu Chen smiled and said, “Sect Master Wu may not know, but more than twenty years ago, the Sect Master attempted to forcefully break through to the Immortal King realm, but unfortunately failed.”
“The Sect Master was also on the verge of death, but thanks to the Holy Dragon power within her and the secret techniques of the Tianyuan Sect, she managed to survive.”
“However, the Sect Master transformed into an infant, losing all her power and memories.”
“We had no choice but to place the Sect Master in the Imperial Capital, hoping that at some point, she would fully recover.”
“And a few days ago, the Sect Master awakened her consciousness and returned to the Tianyuan Sect.”
“If Sect Master Wu had come before this, we truly wouldn’t have known what to do.”
“There’s such a thing?” Hearing Liu Chen’s words, Wu Tian couldn’t help but feel surprised.
However, since Sect Master Ning was fine, he didn’t ask any further questions and said, “Since Sect Master Ning is in the sect, I will go and see her now.”
“After this meeting, it should not be too difficult for Sect Master Ning to break through to the Immortal King realm.”
Liu Chen and Ying Tianxu both showed expressions of surprise and shock, clearly taken aback by Wu Tian’s words.
From these words, they understood that this matter was indeed very significant, and they dared not show any negligence.
They immediately sent word up.
When the two returned, Liu Chen said to Wu Tian, “Sect Master Wu, the Sect Master is aware of your matter.”
“Please proceed to the Sect Master’s boudoir.”
“Boudoir?” Wu Tian was stunned again.
Logically, as the Sect Master of the Tianyuan Sect, shouldn’t Sect Master Ning be receiving him in the main hall?
But why was he being asked to go to her boudoir?
However, Wu Tian didn’t think too much about it. After agreeing, he followed Liu Chen to Sect Master Ning’s boudoir.
Liu Chen withdrew and closed the door to the boudoir. Wu Tian first looked around the boudoir and found its furnishings somewhat peculiar.
Logically, a woman like Ning Li, who had lived for hundreds of years, should have a more mature style.
But looking around, the boudoir was decorated in a particularly girlish manner, as if it were arranged by a girl in her early twenties.
Then he saw a graceful silhouette with her back to him, seemingly grooming herself.
The person was wearing a white long dress, with a slender and beautiful figure. Her three thousand strands of black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, a truly breathtaking sight.
Wu Tian was startled and quickly cupped his fists, saying, “I am Wu Tian, greetings Sect Master Ning.”
Unexpectedly, a playful chuckle came from the other side, and a soft voice said, “We’re so familiar now, why be so polite?”
Upon hearing this voice, Wu Tian was instantly stunned, and then his brows furrowed slightly.
For some reason, this voice sounded… so familiar?
He looked at Sect Master Ning with surprise, and Sect Master Ning gracefully rose and slowly turned around.
Looking at the almost perfect face, Wu Tian felt as if his chest had been punched hard, and he staggered backward.