Shen Chuyun stormed into the Law Enforcement Hall and happened to run into Elder Feiyun of the Law Enforcement Hall who was holding a meeting with the disciples of the hall.
As soon as he saw Elder Feiyun, Shen Chuyun shouted loudly, "Elder Feiyun, disciple wants to report that Shen Qing of Nianbai Peak has been practicing demonic arts. Disciple sincerely requests Elder Feiyun to enforce the law impartially and expel Shen Qing from the Qingyun Sword Sect!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Feiyun's face changed drastically.
Practicing demonic arts?!
And it's within the Qingyun Sword Sect!
This was a major event!
Not only Elder Feiyun but also the disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall looked solemn.
The demons and the cultivators were like sworn enemies. The demons were not only cruel by nature and bloodthirsty but also practiced demonic arts that used cultivators as catalysts.
Over the years, the demons had brutally killed cultivators by means of devouring and refining.
Those who practiced demonic arts were no different from demons. The Qingyun Sword Sect was a renowned and upright sect. How could it allow its disciples to practice demonic arts?
However, Elder Feiyun would not simply believe that Shen Qing had turned demonic just based on one - sided words.
"Do you have any evidence?"
Evidence?
Shen Chuyun paused for a moment. Then he remembered that with Shen Qing's natural talent, it was simply impossible to repair her damaged Dao foundation and improve her cultivation level in such a short period of time.
Only those who practiced demonic arts could experience an explosive growth in cultivation in a short time.
"Elder Feiyun, disciple has no evidence. But Shen Qing's Dao foundation was damaged, yet she managed to repair it and even improve her cultivation level after just five days of seclusion. What else could it be but practicing demonic arts!"
Hearing this, a hint of solemnity flashed across Elder Feiyun's eyes.
But he didn't make a judgment just based on Shen Chuyun's words.
Shen Qing was quite well - known in the sect. Even Elder Feiyun, who didn't deliberately follow the sect's gossips, had heard of her deeds.
It was said that this female disciple under the seat of True Lord Hengling was immoral. She often used her delicate constitution as an excuse to bully her senior sister, Lin Yibai.
Moreover, she had seduced several male disciples on Nianbai Peak to bully Lin Yibai in various ways and even caused Lin Yibai to be seriously injured and unconscious in the secret realm.
However, Elder Feiyun had his own thoughts. He had never witnessed these deeds of Shen Qing with his own eyes, and no one had solid evidence to prove that Shen Qing had actually done such things.
When Shen Chuyun was talking about how Shen Qing had repaired her Dao foundation in just five days, Elder Feiyun clearly saw the hatred and malice in his eyes.
"If there is no evidence, this elder cannot make a hasty judgment just based on your one - sided words."
Shen Chuyun got anxious and raised his voice, "Disciple guarantees in the name of a disciple of Nianbai Peak that even if Shen Qing has not practiced demonic arts, she must have taken an evil path. If not, disciple is willing to accept the punishment!!"
"Good!!"
Shen Qing came down from the blue sky and slowly landed on the ground. She clapped her hands and looked at Shen Chuyun with a satisfied expression on her face.
"I didn't expect you to have such an awareness. I hope you won't regret it."
Seeing that Shen Qing was not panicked at all but rather calm, Shen Chuyun felt a strange feeling in his heart.
"Shen Qing, you're still being stubborn when you're on the verge of death. When your true nature is revealed and you're expelled from the Qingyun Sword Sect, don't pretend to be weak and beg to come back."
Shen Qing remained unmoved. She walked up to Elder Feiyun and performed a standard disciple's salute.
"Shen Qing of Nianbai Peak pays respects to Elder Feiyun."
Elder Feiyun nodded and sized up Shen Qing imperceptibly. Shen Qing straightened her back and let Elder Feiyun look at her.
Seeing Shen Qing, Elder Feiyun immediately had a plan in mind.
Her eyes were bright and clear, and there was no demonic aura or disgusting smell that demons usually had. On the surface, there were no signs that Shen Qing had turned demonic.
Elder Feiyun was more inclined to think that Shen Qing had just suddenly gained some insights from what Shen Chuyun had said.
If this was true, the Qingyun Sword Sect would gain another promising talent. This was a good thing!
Seeing Elder Feiyun frowning and staring at Shen Qing, Shen Chuyun immediately thought that Elder Feiyun must have discovered the traces of Shen Qing's practice of demonic arts. A hint of smugness flashed through his heart.
Once it was confirmed that Shen Qing had practiced demonic arts and she was expelled from the Qingyun Sword Sect, all the words she had slandered him with in front of the other disciples would no longer count.
As for what would happen to Shen Qing after she left the Qingyun Sword Sect, it had nothing to do with him.
Since he entered the Qingyun Sword Sect, he should cut off his past. What kind of sibling affection, it was all something he didn't need!
Junior Sister Xiaobai had said that these emotional bonds would be stumbling blocks on his path to immortality, and such useless things should be discarded!
Elder Feiyun glanced at Shen Chuyun and sighed silently in his heart.
Impetuous and jealous of his fellow disciples, he was destined not to go far.
"Someone has reported that you have been practicing demonic arts, Shen Qing. Do you have anything to say?"
Shen Qing realized that Elder Feiyun didn't have any ill - will towards her. It was more like a routine inquiry, so she felt a little relieved.
"Please, elder, discern the truth. Shen Qing just happened to obtain some fortuitous encounters, which allowed me to repair my damaged Dao foundation. I hope the Law Enforcement Hall can clear my name."
Elder Feiyun nodded and took out a crystal - clear mirror from his storage bag.
"This is the Mirror of Purity. If there is demonic aura on your body, it will surely not be able to hide from the Mirror of Purity. Please stand in front of the mirror. If you have not practiced demonic arts, the mirror will not change at all."
"Yes."
Shen Qing lifted her foot and was about to stand in front of the mirror, but then she paused. She turned to look at Shen Chuyun.
"If the Mirror of Purity proves my innocence, Shen Chuyun, remember what you said just now."
A hint of panic suddenly flashed through Shen Chuyun's heart, and he no longer had the certainty he had before. He suddenly regretted his impulsiveness, but since things had come to this, he could only brace himself and continue.
Maybe Shen Qing was just being stubborn now.
He really couldn't figure out how Shen Qing could have such great fortuitous encounters that her Dao foundation could be repaired in just five days. If that fortuitous encounter could be used on Junior Sister Xiaobai...
"Of...of course..."
Shen Qing hooked the corner of her lips and stood in front of the Mirror of Purity.
After a moment, the Mirror of Purity showed no change at all. Everyone knew then that Shen Chuyun was simply slandering.
Seeing this, Shen Chuyun's face turned as black as coal. He stood aside silently.
Elder Feiyun put away the Mirror of Purity and said to Shen Qing, "Good child, practice hard. Diligence will never let anyone down."
Shen Qing nodded and looked at Shen Chuyun standing aside.
Elder Feiyun understood her meaning. "This disciple, you have slandered your fellow disciple without any evidence. Now you are punished to sweep the fallen leaves on the mountain - gate road for three months. Do you accept the punishment?"
People came and went on the mountain - gate road. If he was punished there, both inner and outer - sect disciples would see it.
Sure enough, Elder Feiyun immediately knew how to punish someone with a huge ego like Shen Chuyun most severely.
Shen Chuyun gritted his teeth and glared at Shen Qing. "Disciple... accepts the punishment!"
After saying that, Shen Chuyun summoned his natal sword and was about to leave. Just as he was turning around, Shen Qing spoke up.
"Wait!"
"Disciple Shen Qing wants to accuse Shen Chuyun of Nianbai Peak of injuring a fellow disciple without cause, destroying disciple's house, and maliciously seizing disciple's resources!"