The Prodigies War-Chapter 2887 To Denounce Him!

The Origin Sect.

After stepping out of the teleportation array, Kong Jue quietly departed on his own. The Origin Sect disciple guarding the teleportation array didn’t even notice his presence. Moments later, the return of Lin Xun, Fang Daoping and Li Zhen ignited a storm in the Origin Sect.

Before the Central Dao Palace, the great figures of the sect had already gathered: Deputy Pavilion Masters Xuan Feiling, Dugu Yong, and Yu Xing, the masters of the nine peaks, such as Qin Wuyu, Yue Wuchou, and Cang Zhongxue, and even familiar faces such as Tao Leng, Feng Qixi, and Liu Yunfeng.

When they saw Lin Xun and the others appear, heartfelt smiles broke across their faces.

“Everyone, you must be tired!” Xuan Feiling greeted them warmly, his tone both proud and affectionate. He personally led them into the Central Dao Palace.

Once everyone was seated, the table was already laden with fragrant dishes and fine wine. It was a welcoming feast prepared for them. As for Yuan Changtian, Yun Tianming, and Cao Beidou who had also participated in the Immortal Dao Battle, they were simply forgotten.

“Come, let’s have a drink!” Xuan Feiling raised his cup high, laughter rumbling in his chest.

Everyone responded with a thunderous cheer, raising their cups and drinking heartily. After three rounds of wine, Xuan Feiling finally asked the question everyone had been waiting for: the truth behind the Immortal Dao Battle.

Only Lin Xun and Li Zhen knew what had taken place within the Ten Directions Demon Realm. Since Li Zhen was habitually silent, it naturally fell to Lin Xun to tell the tale.

Lin Xun took a moment to gather his thoughts, then began to recount the events of the ten long years that had passed since he entered the Ten Directions Demon Realm.

When they learned that it was Yun Tianming and Cao Beidou who betrayed Lin Xun’s whereabouts and led to the siege of Wang Juehuan and the other Ten Immortal Giants, everyone’s expressions darkened, fury blazing in their eyes.

When Lin Xun spoke of how he had personally slain the two traitors, Yun Tianming and Cao Beidou, the hall erupted in approval.

“Serves them right!”

“Traitors deserve no mercy!”

When they heard of Lin Xun’s astonishing feats in the years that followed, such as how he hunted down and killed, one after another, the participants from the Ten Immortal Giants, the Shaman Sect, and the Zen Sect, the entire hall fell utterly silent. All were struck dumb, inwardly shaken, and their gazes when they looked at Lin Xun were tinged with awe and something indescribably complex.

By the time Lin Xun finished recounting the events that had taken place in the Heaven Demon Realm, a mix of laughter and disbelief rippled through the hall. No one could have imagined that a divine maiden as aloof and transcendent as Ji Shanhai would willingly relinquish a Divine Rank law!

Even more astonishing was that Yuan Changtian, after enduring such humiliation, could still hold himself back at that time! By the time Lin Xun’s account came to an end, the great hall had already erupted in excitement.

“In this Immortal Dao Battle, our Origin Sect has achieved a resounding victory!”

“After so many years, it’s finally our sect’s turn to hold our heads high!”

“Hahaha...Shaman Sect, Zen Sect, the Ten Immortal Giants...they’ve all suffered heavy losses this time!”

The old monsters like Xuan Feiling and Dugu Yong burst into hearty laughter, and the others joined in, their voices brimming with joy. In this Immortal Dao Battle, Lin Xun’s performance had brought unparalleled honor to the Origin Sect! It was a long while before the hall’s lively atmosphere finally began to settle.

“What happened on the way back?” Xuan Feiling turned his gaze toward Fang Daoping.

Before this, they had only received Fang Daoping’s call for aid, and none of them knew what he and the others had gone through on the journey back. The rest also turned their eyes to Fang Daoping, waiting for his reply.

After downing a cup of wine, Fang Daoping began recounting everything that had happened along the way. From being hunted by the old monsters of the Ten Immortal Giants, to clashing with Jiaye and Zu Wenheng, and finally to the obstructions they faced from Yuan Xukun and Jianan. He spoke of it all one by one.

As he spoke, the atmosphere in the hall grew heavy and still. The tension deepened with every word, and the expressions around the room shifted...anger, indignation, solemnity, disbelief, and countless emotions flickered across every face.

Occasionally, subtle changes flickered in the way they looked at Lin Xun. Only now did they truly realize that this young cultivator who had just broken through to the Transcendence Realm already possessed heaven-defying might, capable of single-handedly slaying old monsters at the pinnacle of Transcendence.

He had even unleashed the forbidden art Time Stopping to imprison Yuan Xukun’s Will Dharma Form! To everyone present, it was earthshaking, utterly beyond imagination. Had these words not come directly from Fang Daoping’s mouth, not one of them would have dared to believe it.

However, when Fang Daoping told them that Taixuan’s Will Dharma Form had perished, a suffocating silence descended over the hall. The expressions of those present darkened and murderous intent seeped into the air like frost.

Even though they later learned that Lin Xun’s martial uncle had intervened in time to reverse the crisis, none could conceal the gloom on their faces.

“They’re bullying our Origin Sect!” Dugu Yong slammed his palm against the table, his voice booming like thunder.

Fury rippled through the hall. This wasn’t just about the safety of Lin Xun and the others, but about the honor of the Origin Sect!

“For the sake of a Divine Rank law, people would stop at nothing to seize it.” Xuan Feiling drew a deep breath, his eyes flashing coldly. “Whether it’s the Shaman Sect, the Zen Sect, the Divine Yuan Clan, or the Ten Immortal Giants...this debt will be settled one day!”

“We should first settle matters within the sect. We can’t act hastily. At least for now, we can only endure,” Dugu Yong cautioned from the side.

At that, the atmosphere grew even heavier. If the Origin Sect still possessed the splendor it once had, would they have been treated like this? How could they endure such humiliation?

“We can endure for now, but we must take action on certain matters. Otherwise, before we even think of revenge, the sect will tear itself apart from within.” Xuan Feiling’s gaze gleamed as he turned toward Lin Xun. “Lin Xun, you’ve brought immense honor to the sect this time, and you’ve already stepped into the Transcendence Realm. You are more than worthy to serve as an elder in one of the three pavilions. Tomorrow, I shall personally convene with those present to see your promotion made official.”

He paused, his tone turning sharp as a blade. “Even if Fu Wenli and the others dare to object, they won’t stop this!”

Everyone nodded in agreement. Given Lin Xun’s achievements in the Immortal Dao Battle, even appointing him as a deputy pavilion master would not have been excessive. Just as he said this, the restriction outside the Central Dao Palace rippled violently.

Xuan Feiling flicked his sleeve, dispelling the barrier. Outside the great hall stood Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun, Chi Wen, Tang Qiu, and several other high-ranking figures.

“We heard that Brother Fang has returned with Li Zhen and Lin Xun, so we came to offer our congratulations.” Fu Wenli stepped forward as he spoke. Although he spoke of celebration, his tone was icy and his face was utterly devoid of warmth. The others wore the same detached, expressionless looks.

At once, a heavy silence fell over the hall. Fang Daoping rose to his feet and said evenly, “There’s no need for congratulations. We’re in the middle of a banquet. If you have nothing else, please take your leave.”

He refused outright, without a shred of courtesy.

Fu Wenli’s face darkened. “As it happens, besides offering congratulations, I do have one matter to discuss...with Lin Xun.”

With that, he led Qi Xiaoyun and the others straight into the hall, causing Xuan Feiling, Dugu Yong and the others to grow visibly grim.

Fu Wenli ignored them entirely. He strode up to Lin Xun’s table, towering above him, frost glinting in his gaze. “Lin Xun, do you admit your guilt?”

His words carried the weight of judgement itself.

Lin Xun quietly finished the wine in his cup, set it down, and slowly rose to his feet. His voice was calm, almost indifferent. “What crime have I committed?”

Fu Wenli replied coldly, “Do you really think no one would find out? Peak Master Yun Tianming and Elder Cao Beidou, were they not ruthlessly slain by your hand?”

It became clear to Xuan Feiling, Fang Daoping and the others that Fu Wenli and his group had come not to celebrate, but to denounce him!

Lin Xun smiled faintly. “That’s right.”

Fu Wenli’s tone turned sharp as a blade. “You still dare to laugh? As a deacon of the Origin Sky Pavilion, you defied your superiors and murdered two elders of the sect with despicable means! Your crime is worthy of death! I’ve come here today to seize this murderer and deliver judgment by the laws of the sect, to bring comfort to the souls of my fallen brothers, Yun Tianming and Cao Beidou!”

Xuan Feiling could no longer remain seated. He rose, his gaze ice-cold. “Fu Wenli, for someone of your rank, don’t you find it shameful to spew such baseless slander?

“Cao Beidou and Yun Tianming, those two traitors, colluded with outsiders and trapped Lin Xun in a desperate situation! And now you dare twist the truth, turning such vile scum into innocent victims?”

As Xuan Feiling stood, Dugu Yong and the others in the hall rose one after another, fury blazing in their eyes as they glared at Fu Wenli and the others. The atmosphere grew taut, as if swords had been drawn!

“Traitors? Xuan Feiling, were you present at the Immortal Dao Battle? Did you personally witness any of this?” Fu Wenli’s tone remained calm. “Everyone here, aside from Lin Xun and Li Zhen, knows nothing of what truly happened. But what is certain is that Cao Beidou and Yun Tianming were slain by Lin Xun himself, and he has just admitted it. According to sect laws, slaughtering fellow disciples without trial from the Origin Sky Pavilion is an unforgivable crime!”

Lin Xun suddenly spoke, “Was this what Yuan Changtian told you?”

Fu Wenli’s eyes narrowed. “Who told me is irrelevant. What matters is that you’ve broken sect law, and you must be punished for it.”

Lin Xun chuckled, “I knew Deputy Pavilion Master Fu wouldn’t miss a chance to strike at me. In that case, why don’t you take a look for yourself, Deputy Pavilion Master Fu...tell me, who are these people?”

He flicked his sleeve.

One after another, imprisoned and unconscious primordial spirits appeared before everyone’s eyes. Fu Wenli’s expression darkened sharply. He thrust out his hand to seize the spirits, but Lin Xun was faster. His figure flickered, slipping easily out of reach.

At the same time, Fang Daoping stood beside Lin Xun and said coldly, “Fu Wenli, what do you think you’re doing?”

“Those are members of my Fu Clan!” Fu Wenli roared, “Their bodies have been destroyed by Lin Xun, and their primordial spirits imprisoned. This is simply unforgivable!”

Lin Xun said evenly, “Deputy Pavilion Master Fu is correct. These are indeed your clan members. They took part in the Immortal Dao Battle and joined forces with the others to kill me. But unfortunately for them, things didn’t go as planned. Did Yuan Changtian forget to mention that part?”

Fu Wenli’s chest heaved as he fought to contain his rage. His eyes flickered coldly as he said, “Lin Xun, release my Fu Clan members, and I’ll give you a chance to prove your innocence.”

It was clearly an offer of trade.

However, Lin Xun only smiled and shook his head. “Deputy Pavilion Master Fu, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t bring out these Fu Clan primordial spirits to threaten you. As a deacon of the Origin Sky Pavilion, I wouldn’t dare to threaten a deputy pavilion master.”

He paused, sweeping his gaze across the hall. “I simply wish to tell everyone here that, whether Cao Beidou and Yun Tianming were traitors or not, searching these primordial spirits will reveal the truth!”

His clear voice echoed through the grand hall. In an instant, the faces of Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun and Chi Wen turned ashen.