"Need evidence? That’s simple."
Ding Huan raised his hand and tossed out a Crystal Ball, which activated and displayed an image.
In the image, Gao Ou, as a disciple, adopted a condescending attitude towards Liu Yinzhu.
He not only demanded that Elder Liu beg for mercy, but also said that even if the Sect Master stood before him, he would still heed only Elder Gong.
"Hmph, you think you can do whatever you want with a fake Crystal Ball?" Elder Gong angrily rebuked and with a raise of his hand, he shattered Ding Huan’s Crystal Ball into pieces.
Ding Huan didn’t mind, for everyone had seen the item; whether it was real or fake, only a fool wouldn’t know.
"Since Elder Gong thinks my Crystal Ball is fake, may I ask who else here thinks my Crystal Ball is fake?"
Ding Huan’s gaze swept across the crowd.
His question was not for himself, but rather on behalf of Sect Master Gu Mo.
Liu Yinzhu was incredibly impressed; why hadn’t she thought of recording a Crystal Ball? Previously, Ding Huan had even asked her for a recording Crystal Ball.
Although the Crystal Ball was destroyed by Elder Gong, the truth was clear to all those present who were discerning.
"Elder Gong speaks the truth; your Crystal Ball is not only fake, it is obviously so," said an elder in a yellow robe, standing in support of Elder Gong.
Following this elder, nine more people spoke up to support Elder Gong.
Seated in the Sect Master’s seat, Dong Lishang shouted angrily:
"Seize this scoundrel and execute him outside the Sect. Elder Liu, confine yourself to Residual Abyss Cliff," orders Dong Lishang, his voice filled with murderous intent.
Liu Yinzhu looked at Elder Po Xun, disappointed that although he knew the Crystal Ball was real, he did not speak up.
She then looked at Ding Huan, noticing his calm demeanor as if nothing was happening.
"Is there not one fair elder left in the Sect?" Liu Yinzhu asked sorrowfully.
Elder Po Xun finally stepped forward:
"Law Enforcement Elder, Elder Gong’s destruction of the Crystal Ball was excessive and since the authenticity of the Crystal Ball wasn’t thoroughly verified, it’s inappropriate to confine Elder Liu just yet."
Dong Lishang seemed to have anticipated that Elder Po Xun would intervene and sighed:
"Elder Gong, though you are in the right, your temper is too explosive. Elder Po Xun is correct, you should not have destroyed the Crystal Ball prematurely."
Elder Gong bowed in acquiescence:
"I handled this matter improperly; it was righteous indignation, and I failed to restrain myself."
Ding Huan scanned the other elders, and besides Elder Po Xun stepping forward, the rest stayed silent.
Neither supporting Elder Gong nor Liu Yinzhu.
Ding Huan was certain now; Gu Mo was using him as a scapegoat, this old wretch.
Since Gu Mo had achieved his aim here and still not shown up, clearly he was using him as his pawn.
If Gu Mo didn’t show up soon, then he’d take out the backup Crystal Ball. If that let him escape, he’d destroy it publicly.
"I believe Elder Liu is innocent."
Just as Ding Huan was rendered speechless, two elders stood up, both believing in Liu Yinzhu’s innocence.
Among them, Ding Huan recognized one as Jia Sha, who had brought him here, but he didn’t know the other.
"In that case, let’s go with the majority," said Dong Lishang impassively, making a mental note of these two.
Ding Huan chuckled:
"Sect Master Dong, you really know how to run a Sect. This method is new to me; impressive, dealing with matters swiftly and well."
Dong Lishang, irritated by Ding Huan’s sarcastic tone, slammed his hand on the nearby tea table:
"So what if I’m only the Provisional Sect Master? I now strip you of your disciple status in Purple Mist Valley."
Ding Huan laughed heartily: "I’m not a disciple of Purple Mist Valley to begin with, so you have no right to strip anything."
With those words, Ding Huan knew the Crystal Ball was no longer a lifesaver.
Even if he begged, they wouldn’t let him go, so why demean himself?
If Gu Mo didn’t appear soon, he would directly call him out.
Elder Po Xun watched Ding Huan speechless; why was this low-level disciple so defiant? Wouldn’t it be better to soften a little to save his life?
If things continued this way, no one could plead for him once Dong Lishang decided to kill him.
"What? You’re not even a disciple of Purple Mist Valley?"
Dong Lishang was stunned by Ding Huan’s words, "You’ve been rambling here so long and you’re not even a disciple?"
"Bring someone..."
Because of Elder Liu Yinzhu, the people Dong Lishang called had actually arrived some time ago, but they hadn’t acted due to the ongoing dispute.
Now as Dong Lishang spoke again, two Law Enforcement disciples didn’t even wait for him to finish before charging at Ding Huan.
"Get lost!" A furious voice rang out.
Following, a gaunt man walked out from the back of the hall.
"Sect Master?" Everyone was stunned.
It turned out to be Gu Mo, the Sect Master of Purple Mist Valley. Were their eyes deceiving them?
"Sect Master, you’re well?" Dong Lishang’s complexion didn’t look too good.
He had a backer, Elder He, but unfortunately, his supporter was currently in seclusion.
He knew well that while he could send resources to his backer, asking him to come out and support him was a bit much.
His backer served more as a deterrent.
The Law Enforcement Disciples, ready to take Ding Huan away, saw the Sect Master come out and quickly bowed in salute, promptly retreating.
Gu Mo stared coldly at Dong Lishang:
"I haven’t died yet, and you’re already trying to snatch my position as Sect Master. Who appointed you as the Provisional Sect Master? I, Gu Mo, was not aware of this."
"Sect Master, I was worried about the Sect falling apart, so I had no choice but to temporarily step in and handle the Sect’s affairs."
Dong Lishang bowed and his tone carried a hint of respect.
Yet in his heart, he was screaming. Wasn’t it said that Gu Mo was bound to die? How is he now so full of life?
That’s not right. He had seen it himself. Gu Mo was indeed supposed to be a dead man.
If he had known that Gu Mo could survive, he would have killed him a long time ago.
"Minority submits to the majority, is that how you handle issues as the Provisional Sect Master?" Gu Mo’s tone was icy cold.
Ding Huan thought to himself, why so much nonsense? If it were him, he would have already killed them.
Could it be that Gu Mo doesn’t want to kill these fellows? If he doesn’t kill under these circumstances, then he would absolutely not associate with Purple Mist Valley.
With this kind of Sect Master, the Sect is a huge pitfall and will be eradicated sooner or later.
"Bring him. Law Enforcement Elder Dong Lishang has disrespected the Sect Master’s authority and has been slack in his duties. Take him to Residual Abyss Cliff for three years of confinement."
Gu Mo raised his hand and grabbed Dong Lishang, throwing him to the ground, and at the same time restrained him.
"Sect Master, this matter is not entirely my fault," Dong Lishang cried urgently.
Ding Huan was also flabbergasted. This is the punishment?
And this light punishment, Dong Lishang still feels it’s too harsh. What kind of pathetic Sect is this?
Has Gu Mo lost his mind? Wasn’t this guy very decisive before? If he wasn’t decisive, would Liu Yinzhu have called him to Purple Mist Valley to serve as Sect Master?
Ding Huan cursed inwardly, so this is making him a scapegoat, or perhaps a stopgap solution, treating a dead horse as a live horse?
Which means, if Ding Huan could help Purple Mist Valley through this difficult period, that would be great; if not, they all die together.
And he had also previously tried to draw out the opposition for Gu Mo; he is more than just a tool being used here.
Ding Huan sighed deeply; he was still too kind-hearted, and he also began to understand some things.
With such aptitude, how could he be considered worthy by Gu Mo? Gu Mo really had no other choice and took a chance on him after hearing Liu Yinzhu’s introduction to see if he could turn the tide and control Purple Mist Valley.
After all, his qualifications were poor and wouldn’t affect anything in Purple Mist Valley.
Forget it, what he valued were the cultivation resources of Dawn Peak. They needed each other.
As Gu Mo dealt with the situation, Liu Yinzhu watched Ding Huan closely, sighing inwardly.
Clearly, the way the Sect Master handled things was far from what Ding Huan wanted.
Thinking of how Ding Huan dared to kill Gao Ou as soon as he arrived at the Sect, it was entirely the opposite of the Sect Master’s method.
But she could also sympathize with the difficulties of the Sect Master.
Whether it was Elder Gong or Dong Lishang, both were at the Perfect level of True Pill. If Purple Mist Valley and Nine Sounds Sect went to war,
two Perfect True Pill could even change the tide of the battle, which was also why the Sect Master didn’t kill Dong Lishang.
That being the case, then Elder Gong would definitely not be in trouble either.
Indeed, after dealing with Dong Lishang, Gu Mo looked at Elder Gong and said coldly:
"Elder Gong, you have condoned your disciples’ insubordination and destroyed the real Crystal Ball. What should be your punishment?"
Elder Gong hurriedly came forward, bowing to apologize:
"Elder Gong was blinded, please punish me, Sect Master."
"Likewise, confine you to Residual Abyss Cliff for three years. Are you willing to accept this?" Gu Mo commanded.
Elder Gong didn’t feel wronged like Dong Lishang, but straightforwardly admitted his guilt.
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Ding Huan didn’t even bother to speak. No wonder these elders are so arrogant. No wonder, given such a prime location, they’ve only amounted to this for so many years.
"Everyone, I invited Mr. Ding Huan to our Sect, and it was Mr. Ding who cured my illness.
In my eyes, Ding Huan is the future of Purple Mist Valley and my designated Young Sect Master."
After dealing with Dong Lishang and Elder Gong, Gu Mo sat at the Sect Master’s seat and announced loudly.
Young Sect Master?
Everyone was suddenly enlightened—that’s why he could stay at Dawn Peak.
Ding Huan bowed with a fist:
"Thank you, Sect Master, for your favor. I’m of average ability and have no intention of joining Purple Mist Valley—please forgive me."
Gu Mo was stunned—wasn’t Ding Huan a Loose Cultivator? A Loose Cultivator being groomed as a Young Sect Master and rejecting it—what was the meaning of this?
Liu Yinzhu, who understood Ding Huan better, quickly stepped forward and said:
"Sect Master, Ding Huan prefers a laid-back lifestyle; indeed, Young Sect Master is not suitable. My suggestion is to let Ding Huan stay at Dawn Peak to cultivate and give him some Sect contribution points."
Ding Huan thought to himself, Liu Yinzhu indeed understands him.
If Gu Mo continued, he might become too bored to even stay at Dawn Peak.
The other elders, seeing Liu Yinzhu saying Ding Huan was unsuitable as Young Sect Master, quickly agreed.
They were even more reluctant to have a Young Sect Master whose origins they didn’t understand—wasn’t that a joke?
Only because many had supported Elder Gong and Dong Lishang before, they didn’t dare to contradict the Sect Master.
Gu Mo still trusted Liu Yinzhu very much; after listening to her and with many elders objecting, he immediately said:
"Alright then, let Mr. Ding Huan temporarily stay at Dawn Peak, and also reward him with 100,000 Sect contribution points."
Ding Huan thought to himself, it seems this old fellow realized that I was displeased and gave me 100,000 contribution points.
This is really the most useful thing; he would use it up immediately.