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"The death of the Young Sovereign is not just a single event; for my Five Element Sect, it is undoubtedly the greatest loss in recent years, and it has also harmed the morale of the grassroots disciples."
In just a few sentences, the Supreme Emperor articulated the significance of this matter. A sect leader is indeed a sect leader, thinking about issues with a far-reaching perspective that ordinary people cannot compare to.
The Young Sovereign was the Vice Sect Master of the Five Element Sect. His death naturally dealt a blow to the sect's momentum. In the future, the authority of the Five Element Sect in the lower realms would inevitably be affected.
Moreover, the Young Sovereign was also a Void Immortal. Cultivating a Virtual Immortal Master is incredibly difficult; wherever one goes, they are sought after by secular powers, making them invaluable—one could hardly exchange ten for such a being.
The Five Element Sect was also unfortunate, losing a Void Immortal for no reason, especially since the Young Sovereign was also the Vice Sect Master. At this moment, one can only imagine how distressed those high-ranking members within the sect must feel.
"I estimate that Su Shiyi does not fully understand this matter. With his cultivation level, it would be impossible for him to harm the Young Sovereign."
Yin Boqing said calmly, his tone steady but carrying an air of certainty. Having had a brief encounter with Su Shiyi, he believed that Su Shiyi was not a match for the Young Sovereign.
"There are too many doubts surrounding this matter, but regardless of the cost, we must investigate and find out the truth. What about Star Gate?" The Supreme Emperor's tone remained unhurried and calm; it was impossible to discern whether he was angry or pleased. From beginning to end, his tone had not fluctuated at all.
"Tai Bai Xing Jun is extremely angry. Given his temperament, he cannot ignore this matter. He has sent Xing Ru Xie to investigate," Yin Boqing replied.
"Xing Ru Xie?" Upon hearing this name, the Supreme Emperor murmured it thoughtfully.
"Yes, that's him! Additionally, Tai Bai Xing Jun suspects that this matter may be related to Yin Yang Gate, but it's just speculation," Yin Boqing added quickly.
"Yin Yang Gate? It seems that their name is also on the list of this Alliance Army combination," the Supreme Emperor inquired.
"Yes, they are named, but they did not participate!" Yin Boqing responded.
"Did not participate? Hmph, these people are becoming increasingly unreasonable." The Supreme Emperor snorted lightly; this time, he seemed somewhat angered.
Yin Yang Gate is quite mysterious; their disciples rarely appear in secular society. Among the three major Taoist Sects, Yin Yang Gate is known for its erratic behavior. However, there are rumors among the populace that within these three major Taoist Sects, Yin Yang Gate is secretly the most formidable.
Suddenly, silence fell over the palace; neither the Supreme Emperor nor Yin Boqing spoke.
Lu Chen knelt at the palace entrance, acting as still as a corpse, afraid to make even a slight noise while breathing.
After a long while, the Supreme Emperor said, "Heartless."
"Supreme," Yin Boqing responded, referring to the Supreme Emperor as Supreme.
"It is unlikely that there will be any results regarding the Young Sovereign's matter in the short term. Since he is not here, you will act as Vice Sect Master. After all, there are still many affairs within the sect that need to be handled; it is not feasible without a Vice Sect Master."
The Supreme Emperor spoke calmly, unexpectedly appointing Yin Boqing as the Vice Master Supreme of the Five Element Sect. Lu Chen knelt at the palace entrance, shivering; Yin Boqing had become the Vice Sect Master of the Five Element Sect, and his heart was tumultuous.
"Yes, Supreme," Yin Boqing replied, but there was little respect in his tone; he had always been that way, disregarding anyone.
"Then I will take my leave for now. Later, I will draft a notice and have someone pass it down," the Supreme Emperor said as he began to walk out.
"Yes, I bid farewell to Supreme," Yin Boqing said from the side.
Lu Chen knelt on the ground, his head pressed against the marble floor, not daring to move.
Just after the Supreme Emperor left, only a moment passed before his voice exploded in Lu Chen's ear.
"Is this your disciple?"
Lu Chen suddenly jolted; he hadn't even heard any footsteps. The vague voice of the Supreme Emperor came to him, carrying immense pressure that weighed down on Lu Chen.
From this, Lu Chen deduced that the Supreme Emperor had come in spirit form rather than in his true body, which explained why there were no sounds when he walked and how fast he moved.
Lu Chen felt a powerful aura being released by the Supreme Emperor as it scanned over him, as if trying to extract a bug from him, thoroughly examining Lu Chen.
"This won't do; if Jun Bell is discovered by the Supreme Emperor, it would be disastrous," Lu Chen thought to himself.
Although he was currently suppressed by the Supreme Emperor, his thoughts remained clear, and he understood how to protect himself from revealing any flaws.
The Supreme Emperor was not like Yin Boqing; his cultivation was even higher. It was possible that after just a few glances from him, a flaw would be exposed.
"Supreme Vice Master."
Lu Chen suddenly looked up, meeting the gaze of the Supreme Emperor boldly, staring directly at him.
In that moment, it was actually the Supreme Emperor who felt a bit bewildered by Lu Chen. He never expected someone as insignificant as Lu Chen would dare to make such a surprising move, actively returning the gaze.
Lu Chen blinked, his dark eyes shimmering. In front of the Supreme Emperor, he surprisingly felt no fear at all. When did he become so bold?
This was precisely Lu Chen's strategy; he wanted to interrupt the Supreme Emperor's scrutiny of him. Otherwise, he feared that the Supreme Emperor would notice the Jun Bell on him, and that would be disastrous.
It turned out that Lu Chen succeeded; the Supreme Emperor withdrew his aura and expressed some surprise with a soft "Oh."
"Disobedient disciple!" Yin Boqing interjected to ease the tension.
"Not bad, this child is not bad."
Regarding Lu Chen, the Supreme Emperor simply said six words: "Not bad, this child is not bad." Lu Chen repeated it in his mind, unsure if it was a compliment or a criticism.
Then, with a flash, the Supreme Emperor and Yin Spirit left Gate Peak.
Lu Chen knelt on the ground and turned to say, "Master, your disciple has arrived."
As soon as Lu Chen spoke, the entire palace fell silent; there was not a sound to be heard. If it weren't for the pressure emanating from Yin Boqing still lingering in the air, Lu Chen might have thought he had already left.
However, Yin Boqing was indeed still present; he just hadn't spoken yet.
"You can come in now!"
After a long while, Yin Boqing finally said this.
"Yes, Master."
Lu Chen stood up and patted his knees, then walked toward the palace. He tried hard to keep himself calm, determined not to be overwhelmed by the aura emanating from Yin Boqing.
This palace was Yin Boqing's Palace, and it was Lu Chen's first time entering. Apart from Lu Chen and the Supreme Emperor, no one else had ever entered this place; it was an honor that he himself was still unaware of.
At this moment, Lu Chen was quietly observing the surroundings. There was nothing particularly special inside. The decorations were extremely simple, with no potted plants, and compared to Sun Zizhao's Mansion, it was on a completely different level.
Lu Chen even found that Yin Boqing's palace was inferior to his own Eternal Life Palace in the Red Robe Sect, appearing very shabby, but its status could not be overlooked.
Deep within the palace, there was a Throne made of an unknown bronze material.
Yin Boqing sat quietly on the Throne. Lu Chen did not dare to look at him; he merely lowered his head and walked forward cautiously. When he reached a point seven or eight steps away from Yin Boqing, Lu Chen stopped and stood in place without speaking.
The master and disciple remained silent for a long time. Finally, Yin Boqing spoke: "Do you know what you did wrong?"
Lu Chen's heart sank, and his breathing gradually became rapid under Yin Boqing's overwhelming pressure; he almost broke down.
He might have done many things wrong—too many to count—but from Lu Chen's perspective, he believed that none of his actions were incorrect. The people he had killed all deserved it; not one of them was innocent.
"I don't know where I went wrong!" Lu Chen replied firmly, directly denying that he had made any mistakes.
"Is that so?"
Yin Boqing asked slowly. His tone was calm, yet it carried a penetrating force capable of piercing through an ordinary person's heart and completely shattering it.
"I am foolish; please enlighten me, Master!" Lu Chen took a deep breath and said calmly.
He held tightly to the defense line within his heart, using his will to strengthen his Dao Heart, resolutely refusing to let Yin Boqing destroy it.
Because he knew that if he broke down, all secrets would come spilling out, and then his Dao Heart would suffer irreparable damage; this absolutely could not happen.
Lu Chen gritted his teeth and persevered!
"I saw an Edict at Defender of the Realm regarding two unusually identified Inner Sect Disciples who were struck dead near your Cave. Is this related to you?" Yin Boqing asked.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that Yin Boqing was also uncertain about the situation, which was why he used such a method to test him.
"What a ruthless tactic," Lu Chen thought to himself. If he had admitted it earlier, it would have been a confession without being questioned. Fortunately, he did not break down in front of him, and Lu Chen felt grateful for that.
"No, I know nothing!" Lu Chen cupped his hands and bowed to Yin Boqing, then slowly added that he had forgotten the proper etiquette due to his earlier agitation.
At this point, Lu Chen felt a sense of relief and noticed that the pressure around him was no longer as intense.
"Nothing?"
"That's good. I advise you once again, do not get involved in the worldly struggles of the underworld. Focus solely on the path; that is all you need. Only time will prove that what I have said will not harm you."
Yin Boqing spoke slowly, his tone undergoing a significant change, becoming warm and gentle, almost like a benevolent teacher, nearly deceiving Lu Chen.
"I will heed my master's teachings. Your words will be etched in my heart and never forgotten," Lu Chen replied, solemnly flattering him.
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