Chapter 74

Chapter 074: If Only Senior Brother Were Here (Three Updates)

While the disciples of the Mountain River Pagoda Sect were wildly sketching portraits, Bai Qiulan was quietly transmitting a message.

“Elder Sun, please secretly crush the soul stone of my disciple Lu Ye, and make sure no one finds out.”

Sun Li?

Although confused, Sun Li did as asked.

“Who is this guy? Does anyone know him?”

Elder You Tianyou of the Mountain River Pagoda Sect was enlarging the drawn image using various energy lines to outline the figure.

There stood a tall and robust youth, with eyes that were strikingly large, surrounded by a sea of blood flames, as if a god of death had been reincarnated.

Everyone turned their gaze to the boy’s figure suspended in the sky.

This person…

Looks familiar!

Over at the Grand Dao Sect, Yue Hongling gazed at the figure in the sky, momentarily stunned.

This… is Senior Brother?

Yue Hongling desperately tried to find some semblance of resemblance to Lu Ye in this image.

…

No luck, really couldn’t find any.

Which deity painted Senior Brother like this?

Everyone looked at the image, shaking their heads.

Considering the build, it somewhat resembled someone from the Robber Sect.

“Central State Dynasty, do you recognize this person?”

The Central State Dynasty was still relieved, thinking how fortunate they were to have a good relationship with the Grand Dao Sect, having heeded Bai Qiulan’s words.

Although everyone had failed to leave their names on the Eternal Genius Ranking this time, at least they had kept themselves safe, which was already a stroke of luck compared to other factions.

“No, no, never seen this person.”

“What about the Grand Dao Sect?”

“Do you know this guy?”

You Tianyou’s target had never been the Central State Dynasty; it had always been the Grand Dao Sect.

The members of the Grand Dao Sect were equally curious about who this person was.

After scrutinizing the image thoroughly and pondering repeatedly, they ultimately shook their heads.

“Sorry, we don’t know!”

You Tianyou looked at Bai Qiulan, “Bai Daoist, you should know, right?”

Bai Qiulan maintained a calm expression as she looked at the image, not a single falsehood escaping her lips, “I don’t know.”

“Can you swear to that?”

“Swear? What are you, the guardian of my Master? Why should my Master swear?” Yue Hongling exploded in rage.

You Tianyou was taken aback.

“How audacious! I am speaking with your Master, and you, a junior, think you can interject?”

You Tianyou’s voice boomed like crashing waves, deafening all around.

If a weakling heard that roar, they might just wet themselves.

Treating a girl like this was quite ruthless and sneaky.

“Dao friend, that’s a bit too much, don’t you think?” Bai Qiulan’s eyes turned icy in an instant.

The power of the Taiyin spread around her.

“Not too much, just teaching her what respect for elders means.”

Yue Hongling’s eyes turned red.

“You, an old, worthless fossil, dare call yourself an elder? Just because you lived longer doesn’t mean you’re worthy of respect. If I were your age, you wouldn’t even reach my shoe!”

Those words made the older cultivators of the Unity of Dao visibly change expressions.

“Hongling! Mind your words!”

Bai Qiulan immediately scolded Yue Hongling.

She then turned to You Tianyou, “Elder You, you are indeed an elder; it’s beneath you to quarrel with juniors, it’s just unseemly!”

“Today, I won’t bother with appearances. So many disciples from the Mountain River Pagoda Sect have died; how can I return to the sect without avenging them? What face do I have left?”

“Bai Qiulan, you clearly know this guy; he’s committed heinous crimes—why don’t you just say who he is?”

With You Tianyou taking the lead, other severely injured sects stepped forward, unknowingly encircling the Grand Dao Sect.

The strong members of the Grand Dao Sect immediately raised their spirits.

“Bai Shizi already said she doesn’t know—why keep pressing?”

“Yeah, Elder You, do you really think the Grand Dao Sect is afraid of you?”

The people of the Supreme Sword Sect approached the Grand Dao Sect without a word, their sword intent starting to surge.

“Bullying the weak with numbers? Our Supreme Sword Sect isn’t just standing by!”

The Central State Dynasty hesitated for a moment but also joined in, moving to the front of the Grand Dao Sect.

Various sects quickly formed two distinct fronts, tensions running high.

“I’m not unreasonable, if Bai Daoist wishes to save someone with an oath upon the Dao, I admire that. We’re the ignorant ones causing our disciples to fall, can’t blame others. But since Bai Daoist can use her own Dao to save, why can’t she swear upon the Dao that she doesn’t recognize this person?” You Tianyou proclaimed loudly.

“Enough! If you want to fight, just say it. We are all in the Unity of Dao Realm; what right do you have to demand that others swear upon the Dao to prove their innocence? If you suspect Bai Daoist knows this person, just present the evidence!” A member of the Supreme Sword Sect, Langya Sword, shouted back.

“Hmph! Not daring means you know him! Anyway, the many disciples I led have died; if I return, it’s with my death as atonement. Might as well ask for your techniques!”

“Come on! Just take one shot, and see if I don’t chop you up!”

The situation escalated rapidly, as if a battle could ignite at any second.

Bai Qiulan sighed.

She simply couldn’t bear to watch the myriad sects descend into infighting—it would only lead to more suffering.

“Everyone, please calm down!”

“Since Elder You wants me to swear upon the Dao to prove my innocence, then I shall do so. All sects are one; there shouldn’t be a conflict among us.”

“Master!”

Yue Hongling suddenly panicked and shouted.

This was an affront! They were implying that whoever accuses must provide evidence. How could one be forced to swear upon the Dao out of thin air?

Bai Qiulan stopped Yue Hongling from saying more.

“I, Bai Qiulan, swear upon my own Dao that I absolutely do not know this shadowy figure. If I do, may my Dao be severed!”

The oath was made.

Yue Hongling instantly began to cry.

A wave of grievance flooded her heart.

Why?

Why are they forcing Master to swear upon the Dao? If this shadowy figure looked even a bit like Senior Brother, what would Master do?

If only Senior Brother were here…

If Senior Brother were here, who would dare act like this?

Forget about forcing Master; the moment You Tianyou spoke, Lu Ye would have charged in with his sword.

Who gives a damn about anyone else!

Just fight!

Whether the sky collapses or the earth shakes, Lu Ye wouldn’t care.

He only cares about the people beside him.

Senior Brother…

Senior Brother…

After Bai Qiulan swore, she also let out a deep sigh in her heart.

She felt somewhat upset too.

If only Lu Ye were here…

“Damn it! Bullying my Master? I’ll kill everyone in your sect!”

She feared she wouldn’t even have time to mediate, let alone swear upon the Dao!

Bai Qiulan had taken her oath.

You Tianyou never expected Bai Qiulan would actually swear, stunned for a moment, all his words caught in his throat.

“Fine, he can’t possibly stay in the Genius Ancient Battlefield forever; once he comes out, we’ll know who he is.”

Those who had been psychologically traumatized initially didn’t dare look, but with encouragement from their elders, they held back their fear and took a glance.

They all froze.

Huh?

Not scared!

“That’s not right! That person is definitely not like this! His eyes aren’t that round! They’re clearly narrow, and there’s reddish flame flickering at the sides…”

“No, that person’s figure was thin, he’s definitely not this bulky!”

“That person’s attire isn’t like this…”

The crowd…

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