Tang Tianyue swung his blade, and the statue before him exploded into pieces.
Boom!
In just twenty breaths, Tang Tianyue effortlessly dealt with the vengeful spirit. As the spirit dissipated, a round iron bead fell to the ground. Due to the angle, only Tang Tianyue noticed it. However, although Chen Anlin did not see it, Yu Xianzi sensed its presence.
Just as Tang Tianyue reached for it, Chen Anlin was quicker, grabbing it in one swift motion and frowning. "Finally found this piece of evidence."
This... Tang Tianyue felt as if something was amiss. "Chen, is this really evidence?"
"Yes," Chen Anlin replied. "To investigate this case, I need to take it! Rest assured, Tang Junzi, this time you will receive the credit!"
"Oh? I will receive credit? Really?" Tang Tianyue thought that if he helped Chen Anlin, he might at least earn a third-class merit. With that merit, he could exchange it for techniques or even treasures at the court.
"You are quite capable," Chen Anlin continued. "Moreover, the lord can see that you are a talented individual. After all, in this day and age, there aren't many who can articulate their thoughts so well."
"Lord Chen," Tang Tianyue said in surprise as he looked at Chen Anlin.
In that moment, he felt as if he had found a kindred spirit. For so long, who had ever regarded him in such a light? No one! A person of such high status like Lord Chen calling him talented filled him with excitement; he almost wanted to embrace him.
All along, he had considered himself a scholar and had dressed accordingly as a person of letters while being a blade wielder. Because of this, he didn’t mind Chen Anlin taking the iron bead. After all, he had just checked it out and found that the bead seemed rather ordinary.
"However, Lord Chen, what is so peculiar about this iron orb?" Tang Tianyue asked curiously.
"There is a remnant soul inside, seemingly that vengeful spirit you just killed," Chen Anlin replied.
"What? It didn't die?"
"Yes, this vengeful spirit has gained consciousness and is hiding inside!"
Chen Anlin tapped the iron orb. "Come out!"
In the next moment, a deeply resentful vengeful spirit transformed into a shadow and slowly floated out.
"What about Ye Hao?"
"We are currently pursuing him. Who are you to him?" Chen Anlin inquired.
"Pursuing him? He is the young master of the Xunxian Sect! How dare you?"
"Those who oppose the court must die."
"Haha, good! I didn't expect Ye Hao to have such a fate." The vengeful spirit's voice turned hoarse with excitement upon hearing about Ye Hao.
Then it began recounting its past: "I am Wu Huilai, the senior disciple of the De Yun Temple!"
It turned out that Ye Hao had been sent here by him earlier to undergo some training and to hide his identity to prevent any mishaps.
Ye Hao's martial arts talent was not strong, and coupled with his prideful nature, he endured much humiliation here.
Especially at the hands of senior disciple Wu Huilai.
However, when Ye Hao turned ten, during one of the bullying incidents orchestrated by Wu Huilai and his group, Ye Hao suddenly unleashed immense power.
Wu Huilai and his companions were no match for him and were defeated one by one.
Just as Ye Hao was about to deliver a fatal blow, his master appeared and ordered him to stop.
"Hahaha, what master? What qualifications do you have to be my master?"
"When I was being bullied, where were you?"
"When I was being beaten, where were you?"
"When I couldn't get enough to eat or wear warm clothes, where were you then?"
"And now, when you see your senior disciple being beaten, you suddenly appear! Hahaha, is this what a master is?"
Ye Hao's voice was passionate and resonant as he pointed at his master.
"How bold!"
The leader of the De Yun Sect shouted sharply, drawing a bronze sword and fixing his gaze on Ye Hao, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "I will act for the greater good and cleanse the sect."
"Hahaha!"
Ye Hao laughed arrogantly. "Just you?"
"Hmm? Am I not worthy?"
As soon as he spoke, a rustling sound echoed around them.
Then came a synchronized shout: "The ten-year period has ended; we welcome the return of the Immortal Lord!"
Following that, a group of people charged toward the De Yun Sect.
"How is this possible?"
The leader of the De Yun Sect's expression turned to one of horror as he hurriedly dispatched people to resist. Unfortunately, Ye Hao had been planning for this day for many years.
How could the small De Yun Sect withstand the onslaught of the Xunxian Sect?
Thus, the entire De Yun Sect was thrown into chaos.
Especially Master Brother Wu Huilai, who had been tormented by Ye Hao for an entire day and night.
Overwhelmed by pain, Wu Huilai transformed into a vengeful spirit.
But this was of no use; instead, his soul was trapped here, subject to Ye Hao's control.
This was the reason behind the transformation of the De Yun Sect.
Ye Hao even possessed the Dragon King's return token!
Chen Anlin narrowed his eyes.
A mysterious organization had arranged for their young master to train outside, enduring humiliation for many years, only to annihilate them in one night!
The implications were profound.
Clearly a powerful organization, yet they deliberately made their young master play the fool—were they intentionally trying to harm him?
Beside him, Tang Tianyue looked on in confusion.
With such a powerful identity, why would you deliberately pretend to be weak? Others will surely bully you, and then annihilate your entire clan!
He couldn't understand why he would do this.
Then what are you all doing here, you fierce spirits? Chen Anlin asked the most critical question.
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