NOVEL WEB Chapter 794: You guys too?
"Xiao Yi is back?"
Cai Hexin and Duan Kuangdao, among others, had their expressions change drastically.
The Heaven Suppressing Bell.
That sacred bell could only be rung by Xiao Yi himself, and once the Heaven Suppressing Bell sounded, it meant that there was a major event concerning the life and death of Xiaoshanhe Institute. At the same time, it also meant that Xiao Yi had appeared in the Xiaoshanhe Institute.
They looked at each other.
One must know...
Ever since Xiao Yi had single-handedly annihilated the Tianjian Sect and stood against envoys from the Nantian Dynasty, his fame in the Daqian Dynasty was at its peak.
The people present had once been the powerful leaders of their own sects and factions.
They only dared to pull off schemes behind his back.
If they were to confront Xiao Yi head-on, they had no confidence at all!
Duan Kuangdao's face darkened as if it could drip water, and in the depths of his eyes, there was a hint of horror and fear. Pretending to be calm, he said, "The Heaven Suppressing Bell has rung, it's likely that Xiao Yi has returned from the Nantian Dynasty. He rang the bell immediately upon his return; I'm afraid that the plans we've made may have been exposed. Does anyone have a strategy?"
"Let's not scare ourselves; our arrangements might not necessarily be seen through by him!" said the master of Wendao Villa.
The Hall Master of the True Martial Hall tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest, squinting his eyes and speaking, "As long as we unanimously deny it, what can he do to us? Don't forget, if the Xiaoshanhe Institute were to lose the support of our major sects, its strength would shrink to less than a tenth..."
People all looked towards Cai Hexin.
This joint effort against the Xiaoshanhe Institute and Three Seas Mountain was aimed at weakening the Institute's power.
After all.
Apart from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, only Three Seas Mountain had completely surrendered to Xiao Yi among the nine great sects. As for the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, hardly any damage was done due to Vice Sect Leader Shen, making it the most intact in terms of strength amongst the nine great sects.
Moreover, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect had a very close relationship with the Xiaoshanhe Institute.
They also dared not provoke them lightly.
Therefore, everyone unanimously turned their spears towards Three Seas Mountain!
After all.
Three Seas Mountain had almost been crippled by Xiao Yi, with not many strong figures left in the sect; it was the perfect target for them.
"Let's not fall into disarray," Cai Hexin suddenly said, his bright eyes shining with an astute glow. "We should quietly observe and see what Xiao Yi is really up to."
"Mr. Cai is right, let's see what exactly he is planning!"
"If he dares to move against us, we can simply defect from the Daqian Dynasty..."
Everyone composed themselves and flew towards the martial arts field.
......
The martial arts field.
It was already packed with people, a sea of heads that stretched as far as the eye could see.
The Xiaoshanhe Institute of today was no longer what it once was.
After absorbing the forces of various sects, just the number of disciples alone exceeded five hundred thousand.
Since Xiao Yi took control of the Xiaoshanhe Institute.
This was the first time the Heaven Suppressing Bell was rung; every disciple on Imperial Dragon Mountain rushed here as quickly as they could.
Shadow Demon, Yu Huaxian, Yan Mingli, Xue Bufan, and others...
Xiao Yi's loyal supporters were among the first to arrive at the martial arts field. Their gazes towards Xiao Yi were filled with awe and worship, "Institute Head, you're finally back!"
"Head, we've missed you!"
They all said.
Xiao Yi nodded to them gently, then squinted his eyes and scanned the crowd, spotting Cai Hexin and others who had arrived late. Xiao Yi withdrew his gaze and spoke indifferently, "Finally, everyone's here."
"We pay respects to the Institute Head!"
"I have seen Xiao Zhenguo..."
The powerful figures all began to speak.
Especially Cai Hexin, who spoke with great reverence, "Institute Head Xiao, when did you return? Why didn't you inform us in advance? We would have prepared a welcome feast to cleanse the dust from your journey..."
Duan Kuangdao said cheerfully, "Mr. Cai is right, Institute Head Xiao. After your tiring journey from the Nantian Dynasty, we should at least arrange a welcome ceremony for you!"
Facing the adulation of the crowd,
Xiao Yi's mouth curled into a slight, cold smirk as he said indifferently, "A welcoming ceremony? Haven't you already specially prepared one for me?"
"Uh..."
Cai Hexin and the others' faces changed slightly.
Duan Kuangdao said with a forced smile, "What are you talking about, Xiao? When have we ever prepared a welcoming ceremony?"
Thwack!
Xiao Yi snapped his fingers.
Ye Heng slowly emerged from the crowd, and in one effortless motion, the already lifeless body of Bai Rushuang fell into everyone's sight. With a single hand raising her body, Ye Heng swept it aside, and a ten-meter wooden post landed at the edge of the platform.
Ye Heng proceeded to tie Bai Rushuang's body to the post.
Hiss!
Seeing Bai Rushuang's body, everyone couldn't help but gasp in shock, their eyes showing horror, "Isn't this Vice Hall Master Bai Rushuang? How, how did she end up like this?"
"Bai Rushuang was once the Vice Hall Master of Feixue Temple, and now she's dead? And even tied up to this post..."
"Big trouble is brewing!"
All eyes turned toward Cai Hexin in unison.
Each pair of eyes held more doubt.
Yu Huaxian, Shadow Demon, and others also looked at Cai Hexin and his people with surprise, their eyes containing additional inquiry.
Xiao Yi said lightly, "Mr. Cai, don't you have a few words to say?"
Click!
Cai Hexin's heart skipped a beat, and his back was already soaked with cold sweat; he looked up at Xiao Yi with a forced smile. This old woman had quite a strong mental fortitude, maintaining a calm smile in the face of Xiao Yi's penetratingly sharp gaze, replying, "I don't know what you mean, Xiao?"
The moment they saw Bai Rushuang's body, they knew their plan was exposed.
Cai Hexin decisively chose to play dumb.
I don't know.
I don't know anything!
It has nothing to do with me!
Xiao Yi said with a smile, "Is that so? Do you truly not know, Mr. Cai?"
"I really don't know!"
Cai Hexin quickly nodded, affirming solemnly, then counter asked, "But I have something to ask you, Xiao: why has my Feixue Temple's Vice Hall Master Bai Rushuang turned into such a state? We have pledged our loyalty to your Xiaoshanhe Institute. As the formidable Vice Hall Master of Feixue Temple, she can't die without explanation, right?"
Xiao Yi: "..."
He hadn't expected Cai Hexin to be so cunning!
Cai Hexin inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, having made up his mind to staunchly deny everything, refusing to admit any wrongdoing. Duan Kuangdao and the others also secretly exhaled, their gazes toward the silent Xiao Yi holding a bit more mockery and derision.
What does it matter how unmatched your strength is?
What does it matter that your merits overshadow your master?
What does it matter that you know we plotted against you?
You have no evidence!
What can you do to us?
With this thought,
Duan Kuangdao and the others looked at Xiao Yi with taunting eyes, pressuring him, "We need a proper explanation from you, Xiao!"
"They're right, this matter demands an explanation!"
"Otherwise we won't accept it!"
However...
Confronted by the ridicule and provocation of the crowd, Xiao Yi simply smiled faintly and then slowly raised his right hand, pointing a finger.
Hum!
A blood sword burst forth, and Cai Hexin's brow exploded, falling into a pool of blood. Facing the crowd's astonished gaze, Xiao Yi said indifferently, "You want an explanation from me? Are you even worthy?"