"Master Wan, was the martial art you just used the Xiaoyao Sect's Minor Formless Skill?"
Liu Bing, the sect leader of Qingcheng Sect, stared with wide eyes and questioned Wan Yunting.
Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, and Master Renxin remained silent, but their grave gazes fixed on Wan Yunting, seemingly confirming that the martial art he had used was indeed the Xiaoyao Sect's Minor Formless Skill.
Just moments ago, Wan Yunting had imitated Sword Thirteen's Maple Forest Fist technique to injure him, which was one of the most distinctive characteristics of the Minor Formless Skill!
"The Xiaoyao Sect, both righteous and unorthodox, has never belonged to our righteous sects since ancient times. It's precisely because their members act as they please that they aren't categorized with us righteous sects!"
"However, the Xiaoyao Sect was annihilated over two hundred years ago. How did Master Wan learn the Minor Formless Skill?"
"Could it be that Wan Yunting found the Xiaoyao Sect's inheritance and continued their martial arts?"
"Hoo, if that's the case, then I'm not surprised!"
An elder from the Kongtong Sect nodded and said, "Master Wan is so young, yet his martial arts have already broken through to the Dan Jin realm and entered the outer Gang Jin realm. Everyone, think about it, in the past five hundred years among all the major sects in the martial world, who has reached such a martial arts realm at his age?"
"Indeed, Elder Chen is right. It seems Master Wan obtained the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts, which is why his progress has been so rapid..."
A flurry of discussions erupted among the representatives of the major sects present, causing Yang Jingyi, Duan Yingying, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao to look anxious. Zhou Ruoxi's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and she was also anxious, but the abbess Yunbai beside her gave her a look, signaling her not to speak.
Meanwhile, Wan Yunting, standing before them, had a terrifyingly gloomy expression. His gaze at Sword Thirteen was particularly fierce and angry, knowing that Sword Thirteen's motive for kidnapping Lu Xiaodie and Zheng Rong was to force him to admit that Ren Daozi of Wuliang Daoist Temple was the leader of their Tianyan Lord God Cult. And now, his inheritance of the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts had been exposed!
If these two matters were confirmed, then Wan Yunting and Wuliang Daoist Temple would never be able to establish themselves in the martial world's righteous path.
Seeing Wan Yunting's unhappy and silent demeanor, Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, Master Renxin, Shi Yizhen, and other sect leaders, as well as Tan Song, Hou Feiying, and other sect masters, along with everyone from the major sects, already had an answer in their hearts. This caused the sect leaders to raise their eyebrows, exchange glances, and for a moment, they didn't know what to do.
Yan Changjian, the sect master of Shenjian Sect, revealed a cold sneer that was imperceptible to others. He said, "So you, kid, are a hypocrite. Not only did your Wuliang Daoist Temple harbor the leader of a cult, but you also learned the martial arts of an evil sect, and now you put on a pretense of promoting righteousness to the world."
"Heh, I have to say, kid, you're quite a player, with such deep schemes."
Having said this, Yan Changjian turned and loudly addressed Zhong Yulong, Shi Yizhen, and the leaders of other major sects, "Esteemed sirs, this brat is the true embodiment of heresy and evil. We should expel him and Wuliang Daoist Temple from our righteous sects!"
"Nonsense, you are the heretical one..."
Duan Yingying, infuriated, pointed at Yan Changjian and shouted, "Our Wuliang Daoist Temple has always been a righteous sect. Esteemed sect leaders, do not listen to their slander..."
However, Yang Jingyi pulled Duan Yingying back. Seeing Wan Yunting's dark and silent expression, she already understood that this matter might be irreversible.
Sword Thirteen glanced at Wan Yunting sideways, unfazed by his murderous gaze. He stepped towards him with a sinister smile and said, "Wan Yunting, it's impossible to deny now. But don't say I didn't give you a chance!"
Wan Yunting glared at him with fierce eyes, his anger constantly surging. However, with Lu Xiaodie and Zheng Rong in Sword Thirteen's hands, he was forced to obey. He turned to look at Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, Master Renxin, Shi Yizhen, and the sect leaders, as well as everyone present from the major sects...
Finally, he looked at Yang Jingyi, whose face was filled with worry. Wan Yunting, gritting his teeth, showed an apologetic look in his eyes. In the end, he nodded before everyone and said, "That's right, I have learned the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts!"
"Heavens, he admitted it..."
Seeing Wan Yunting personally admit it, everyone from the major sects present gasped in disbelief.
Zhong Yulong and Zhang Xuanliang frowned, falling into silence for a moment.
"Master Wan, how could you learn the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts?"
Lu Chenzi showed a look of disappointment that he couldn't be molded into something useful, pointing at Wan Yunting and finally sighing, "You've truly disappointed us..."
For a time, Shi Yizhen, Yuan Gaowu, Liu Bing, and others from the major sects all displayed expressions of disappointment...
Sword Thirteen's face broke into a triumphant smile, and Yan Changjian's lips curved into a smile. Although the plan hadn't gone as he expected, causing Wan Yunting's reputation to collapse and face condemnation from the major sects had achieved their objective for this trip!
"Sect Leader Zhong, how should we deal with that person from the Tianyan Lord God Cult now?"
Liu Bing pointed at Sword Thirteen and turned to ask Zhong Yulong. Lu Chenzi, Shi Yizhen, and others also looked at Zhong Yulong. Yuan Gaowu said coldly, "Arrest him first."
"Arrest me?"
Sword Thirteen sneered, "On what grounds can you arrest me? Under what charge? Just because I'm from the Tianyan Lord God Cult?"
Liu Bing pointed at him furiously and said, "Your evil cult has committed countless evils. You must have committed illegal acts in our Huaxia. If we send you to the police, aren't you afraid they won't find anything?"
"Haha..."
Sword Thirteen burst into wild laughter, spread his hands, shook his head, and laughed, "I'm terribly sorry, I'm from Country H. I just arrived in Huaxia not long ago, and I'm a law-abiding foreigner. I haven't done anything wrong, so the Huaxia police have no right to arrest me."
"This..."
Liu Bing was immediately at a loss for words. After all, arresting someone now all depended on evidence of crime. If Sword Thirteen truly hadn't committed any illegal acts in Huaxia, even the major sects had no right to do anything to him.
This is because it is modern society, not the past. The major sects had the right to eradicate evil cults.
Even if Sword Thirteen were sent to the police station on the charge of being a member of an evil cult organization, if the police investigated and found no illegal activities in Huaxia, they would be powerless against him.
"Wan Yunting, come with me."
Then, Sword Thirteen turned to the gloomy-faced Wan Yunting and smiled, "The righteous path probably can no longer tolerate you. Come with me."
Seeing this, Liu Bing and others immediately voiced their objections, "Master Wan, even if you have connections with the Xiaoyao Sect, you cannot go with him."
"That's right, you absolutely cannot fall into the Tianyan Lord God Cult," Elder Zhang Qing of the Kunlun Sect quickly said.
Master Renxin clasped his hands together and advised, "Master Wan, please think twice..."
Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, and others, as well as Zhang Xian'er and Zi Qing, all looked at Wan Yunting. Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, Zhou Ruoxi, and Duan Yingying watched Wan Yunting with worried eyes, fearing that he would make a decision in front of everyone.
"What, do you want to collect their corpses?"
Seeing Wan Yunting's terrifyingly gloomy expression, Sword Thirteen sneered.
Wan Yunting, with fierce eyes, glared at Sword Thirteen, knowing he had no choice but to leave with him.
"Brother Yunting..."
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao immediately came over. Wan Yunting pulled them closer and comforted them, saying, "It's alright, I'll go down the mountain with him. You stay with your master and the others. The people from the major sects won't make trouble for you."
"But what about you?" Qi Miaomiao asked nervously and fearfully.
To reassure them, Wan Yunting forced a smile and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll contact you when I'm done."
"Alright, be careful."
Gu Luotang seemed to understand and no longer tried to stop him. She held Qi Miaomiao back and let Wan Yunting leave with Sword Thirteen.
Zhou Ruoxi, seeing this, wanted to stop him, but Abbess Yunbai quickly pulled her back. Zhou Ruoxi anxiously looked at her martial aunt, but Abbess Yunbai's expression was stern, and she slightly shook her head, indicating that she absolutely could not stand up to help Wan Yunting at this time.
Zhou Ruoxi was extremely anxious but understood that her martial aunt Yunbai did this to prevent her from associating the Emei Sect with Wan Yunting!
How could Wan Yunting not feel Zhou Ruoxi's worried gaze? He smiled slightly at her, signaling with his eyes not to worry and that he could handle it himself.
However, the sect leaders and masters of the major sects saw Wan Yunting about to leave with Sword Thirteen. Lu Chenzi spoke up, "Master Wan, do you know what it means if you leave with someone from an evil cult now?"
Liu Bing once again advised, "Master Wan, you absolutely cannot leave with him, otherwise, you will become a public enemy of all our major sects!"
"Yes, Master Wan, you must not associate with evil cults..."
Others from the sects also spoke up to dissuade him. Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, Master Renxin, and others also looked at Wan Yunting, hoping he would think clearly before making a decision.
Wan Yunting glanced coldly at Sword Thirteen beside him, then turned to the sect leaders and masters and others, cupping his hands and saying, "Please rest assured, everyone. Although I, Wan Yunting, am not an upright person, I will never associate with the Tianyan Lord God Cult and commit heinous acts. Therefore, please do not trouble my master and the Wuliang Daoist Temple."
After speaking, Wan Yunting cast a cold sideways glance at Sword Thirteen and walked down the mountain with him...
For a moment, no one from the major sects present stopped them. Zhong Yulong and Zhang Xuanliang frowned, Shi Yizhen and Liu Bing shook their heads and sighed, their faces filled with disappointment...
Meanwhile, Yan Changjian, the sect master of Shenjian Sect, watched Wan Yunting descend the mountain with Sword Thirteen, a smug, sinister smile appearing on his lips...