Feng Fuling looked at Chang Yan disapprovingly. "Master, I did nothing wrong! Every man for himself, why must you suffer punishment for me!"
Even the Enforcement Elder couldn't stand it. He glanced at her coldly and said, "Either your cultivation is abolished and you are expelled from the sect, or Lord Chang Yan will suffer the punishment on your behalf. Which do you choose?" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Feng Fuling had always been afraid of the stern Enforcement Elder. She mumbled a few times and dared not speak further.
The Enforcement Elder shifted his gaze away in disappointment and walked towards Chang Yan, sighing with regret, "Chang Yan, you are foolish."
Chang Yan also saw Feng Fuling's reaction. There was a moment of disappointment in his eyes, but it quickly turned to resolve. She was his woman. He couldn't give her a proper title now, but he could give her support.
"It is all due to my lax discipline. I will discipline her strictly in the future." Chang Yan liked Feng Fuling, no doubt, but his moral compass was still normal. What Feng Fuling had done was indeed despised by the righteous path of the cultivation world.
The Enforcement Elder sighed and administered three lightning tribulations upon him.
For the first one, Chang Yan gritted his teeth and endured.
For the second, veins bulged on his face, his eyes about to split.
For the third, he finally reached his limit, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The sect members present fell silent.
Chang Yan was indeed a good master. When his disciple made a mistake, he took such punishment on her behalf, which made people sigh and respect him.
At the same time, they felt a mix of emotions towards Feng Fuling, the troublemaker, amidst their dislike, there was also a trace of envy.
After all, who wouldn't want someone powerful to unconditionally dote on and protect them?
Seeing the envious gazes, especially from the female disciples, Feng Fuling, who had initially felt pity for Chang Yan, immediately straightened her back. Her master loved her, and his sacrifice for her was only natural.
What use was it if the senior disciple brought up her past indiscretions? Her master would always stand before her, shielding her from the wind and rain. She would remain as she was, and this incident would not have a significant impact on her.
Once she officially became her master's dao companion, the entire Hengjian Sect would be hers. Then, who would dare to say a word against her?
At this moment, she suddenly wished everyone knew she was Chang Yan's dual cultivation partner, and the woman he loved to the bone.
However, it was not yet time.
She felt so wronged.
Feng Fuling felt a slight irritation in her heart.
The lightning tribulations had concluded. The Enforcement Elder was about to step forward to release him from his restraints when Qiao Ci's voice rang out again.
"Wait a moment, I have something else to say."
The Enforcement Elder's old face tightened. Couldn't she finish everything at once? Was he supposed to go up and then come back without losing face?
However, considering that Qiao Ci had evidence for the first two matters, he did not get angry. He merely stood in place and gestured for Qiao Ci to speak.
Chang Yan, bound by chains, raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at Qiao Ci with deep eyes.
Qiao Ci met his gaze fearlessly, her lips curving slightly. Her voice was clear and loud, "I, Qiao Ci of the Hengjian Sect, officially report Chang Yan and his disciple Feng Fuling for their incestuous relationship!"
A collective gasp erupted!
Feng Fuling's expression became flustered. How did Qiao Ci know about her and her master?
Chang Yan's gaze flickered, then immediately returned to calm. It was understandable that she had evidence for the previous two matters, as she was present. But for this one, she absolutely had no evidence.
Evidently, Feng Fuling also realized this and calmed down. Tears instantly filled her lowered eyes. "Senior Disciple Sister, how can you slander Master and me like this? It's true that Master dotes on me more, but that's just ordinary master-disciple affection. How did it become an incestuous relationship in your mouth? I advise you to watch your words carefully and not ruin Master's reputation due to your personal grudges against me!"
Chang Yan then spoke unhurriedly, "Qiao Ci, I know I misunderstood you that day, and you hold a grudge against me. I didn't expect you to be so audacious as to utter such lies. It is truly disappointing!"
Qiao Ci said with a smile, "Do you really think I can't produce evidence?"
Chang Yan believed Qiao Ci was playing mind games with him. Despite the internal injuries from the lightning tribulations, he stood tall, embodying the spirit of standing upright and fearing no shadow.
At this moment, Qiao Ci produced another memory crystal ball. Chang Yan's body stiffened slightly, but he still believed in himself. Whoever conceded first would lose!
Seeing Chang Yan remain unmoved, the elders breathed a sigh of relief, inwardly choosing to believe him. After all, such a scandal would be fatal to their Hengjian Sect, and this person was Chang Yan, who had the potential for ascension within their sect.
Seeing that he wouldn't shed a tear until he saw the coffin, Qiao Ci directly activated her spiritual power and revealed the scene within the memory crystal ball.
It was beside a stream with shimmering water. Two figures were entangled together. The man called the woman "Fuling," and the woman called the man "Master."
The faces of the two were none other than Feng Fuling and Chang Yan!!!
Everyone watched in stunned silence, for a moment forgetting the impropriety of looking.
"Fake! This must be fake! I heard the Demonic Lord is skilled in illusionary arts. Qiao Ci, have you colluded with demons to ruin my reputation?" Chang Yan, seeing the familiar scene, finally lost his composure.
He wanted to destroy the images, but being restrained, he was powerless.
Though panicked, his expression became even more serious.
Qiao Ci raised an eyebrow. "You still doubt it after all this? Do you want me to reveal what happened between you and Feng Fuling on Xue Ding Peak as well? After all, Xue Ding Peak is quite unique."
Saying that, she truly took out a memory crystal ball and was about to inject her spiritual power into it.
Chang Yan was enraged. "Presumptuous! Qiao Ci, how dare you insult me like this? What exactly do you want? Are you targeting me or the entire Hengjian Sect?"
Qiao Ci looked at him with a serious little face. "This is a serious matter of dealing with facts, how is that targeting you?"
Saying that, she handed the memory crystal ball to the Enforcement Elder. Whether to open the crystal ball or not was no longer important; Chang Yan's expression had already revealed everything.
Feng Fuling looked at the surrounding whispers and obscene curses. This was not the envious jealousy she had imagined. She immediately covered her face, screamed, and ran.
However, she was stopped by the disciples of the Enforcement Hall and escorted back.
Because she had defiled their sacred Honored Master, none of them showed her any courtesy. The force in their hands made her feel pain and almost brought her to tears. Piteously, she looked at Chang Yan. "Master~"
"Let her go! This matter started because of me. I am willing to accept the appropriate punishment. She was merely tempted by me; she is innocent!" At this point, Chang Yan had no choice but to brazenly shoulder all the blame.
After speaking, he looked at Qiao Ci with bloodshot eyes. "With your abilities, you couldn't have gathered so much evidence. Who is helping you from behind the scenes? Have you colluded with the demons to destroy my cultivation world?"