As soon as that person spoke, it was like thunder exploding between heaven and earth, countless echoes echoing far away, like a god roaring, shaking the heavens and earth.
With such a commotion on this side, countless experts from the Divine Academy rushed over. When they arrived and saw the people in the void, their faces all showed awe.
Suddenly, the void trembled, and a figure appeared. The newcomer was also a middle-aged man, but one sleeve of his robe floated in the air, and he had actually lost an arm.
As soon as the man appeared, the pockmarked-faced elder's face turned extremely grim, his eyes filled with fear. Others might not recognize him, but he knew this was the head of the Discipline Institute. Aside from the head of the Discipline Institute, he held the most authority there.
Under the head of the Discipline Institute, there are three positions and the three most powerful people. If there is a major interrogation, the decisions of the three can even overturn the head's opinion.
And this man was the head of the three seats, holding a high status. Yet with just one sentence, he summoned the head of the Discipline Institute.
"Little brother Wang Chong, greetings to Senior Brother Zhanfeng." As soon as the head of the Discipline Institute appeared, he hurriedly bowed to the man, his tone full of respect, as if the two had known each other for a long time.
The man known as Zhan Feng looked at the head of the Discipline Institute, a faint sadness appearing in his eyes:
"Brother, it's been years since we last met. The sharpness in your eyes has faded. Thinking of the days we fought side by side is heartbreaking."
The head of the Discipline Institute nodded: "Cultivation is like rowing against the current—if you don't advance, you fall behind. In recent years, the demonic poison has been completely removed, but unfortunately, my Dao heart is sealed away, and I no longer have the sharpness I once did."
But seeing my senior brothers still as brave as ever, like divine weapons drawn from their sheaths, I feel deeply gratified. "
Zhan Feng approached the head of the Discipline Institute, patted his shoulder firmly, and said, "It's alright. There are countless paths in life, each one capable of creating its own unique brilliance."
The reason I called you out today is because of this young man's matter. I believe with you here, you'll give him a fairly fair explanation.
The war in the Demon Domain is urgent, and we're about to leave. I called you out to see how you've been lately. Who knows if you'll come back alive? Seeing you is pretty good puts my mind at ease." "
It's from the Demon Domain..." The head of the Discipline Institute was shocked.
Zhan Feng extended his hand and said, "It's not convenient to go into detail about this. Anyway, I'll leave the matters here to you." "
Don't worry, Senior Brother Zhanfeng." The head of the Discipline Institute said solemnly.
Zhan Feng nodded, his figure flickering as he appeared before Long Chen. He looked at Long Chen with a sharp gaze like a sword, as if he could see right through a person's soul.
"Your sword is rusty." Zhan Feng shook his head and said.
"Perhaps this is a kind of sediment; rust cannot erode my true heart." Long Chen replied.
Zhan Feng nodded, smiled slightly, and patted Long Chen on the shoulder as well:
"A true man shouldn't try to hide his sharpness or keep a low profile. The stronger your skills, the greater the responsibility.
Little brother, don't slack off. Grow up quickly, don't waste time here. A dragon will eventually soar; how can it mingle with a group of loaches? "
I understand," Long Chen nodded.
This Zhan Feng was a true powerhouse, just like Elder Tianlei, a true warrior who fought his way out from mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Because of this, they were all the same kind of people, so when Long Chen asked for help, they immediately called out the head of the Discipline Institute.
Zhan Feng nodded, his figure flickering as he disappeared from everyone's sight. Immediately after, other experts cupped their fists to the head of the Discipline Institute. Someone said to Long Chen, "
Young man, don't waste time. Hurry up and grow. Men should go to a more exciting world."
In an instant, all those people vanished, vanishing into thin air. The disciples present were all terrified. To vanish in midair—that was the power of space, something even Four Extremes Realm experts couldn't achieve.
"What's going on?"
The head of the Discipline Institute glanced over the elder, then looked at the pockmark-faced elder and said coldly.
"Reporting to the chief, subordinates have received a report that Long Chen set up a poisonous plot outside the academy, killing and trapping hundreds of fellow disciples, with cruel methods and heinous crimes.
So the subordinates set up a trap here to capture Long Chen and thoroughly investigate the matter. The pockmarked-faced old man hurriedly said.
"Tell me clearly: are we going to capture him, or kill him to silence us, and have no witnesses to his death?" Long Chen sneered.
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm an elder of the Discipline Institute, and I have no authority to deal with you. How could I kill you?" The old man said angrily.
"What a ridiculous joke. When did the Discipline Institute ever need to sneak around when it works?" Long Chen said disdainfully.
"This... It's because the matter is so important, and we're afraid if you run away, our discipline institute won't be able to bear that responsibility. The pockmark-faced old man argued stubbornly.
The head of the Discipline Institute said nothing, just stared at the two as if listening to their confessions.
"Important?" Do you think I'm a fool? You dare lie in front of the head of the table? A look of disdain appeared on Long Chen's face.
"Nonsense! How could I lie? Stop making baseless accusations and slanderous accusations." The pockmark-faced old man shouted angrily, but his anger was just an act. From the depths of his eyes, Long Chen saw fear.
Seeing his panic, Long Chen understood the situation. Since Zhan Feng handed him over to the head of the Discipline Institute, it meant he would handle the matter fairly.
From the pockmark-faced old man constantly trying to clear himself of suspicion, it was clear his heart was already panicking. Long Chen sneered inwardly—people like this really aren't very smart.
Indeed, just as Zhan Feng said, they were just a bunch of loaches. Fighting them would be unfair, and Long Chen didn't want to waste precious time with them.
But Long Chen knew his own affairs. In the Immortal Realm, he had no backing or foundation; he had to solidify his foundation. In the Immortal Realm, he had no trustworthy people or leverage to rely on. Everything depended on himself. Only by laying a solid foundation could he stand out.
Otherwise, it's like a tree without roots—the bigger it grows, the more dangerous it becomes. After a gust of wind, it can be uprooted in an instant. Now really isn't the time to show your edge.
"If you accuse me of slandering someone, then let me ask you: arresting people is the responsibility of the Law Enforcement Hall. When did your Discipline Institute ever need to act directly?" Is this in line with the rules?
Don't say it's tight or the tasks are heavy, or that communication wastes time. Your Discipline Institute has always only been responsible for trials. Whether you catch people or not, you don't have to bear any responsibility.
You usually follow the rules and are inefficient. Why are you so anxious and enthusiastic when it comes to me? How? You took Chu Kuang's money to work so hard? Long Chen glanced sideways at the pockmark-faced old man, his sly smile unchanged.
"You... "You slander me... the pockmarked-faced old man's face turned purple, and his voice became stammering.
With the head of the Discipline Institute here, under his immense pressure, the fear in the old man's heart was awakened by Long Chen. Anyone with eyes could see that the old man's nervousness was obvious—who was right or wrong.
"Chuan Chu Kuang, open the First-Level Judgment Hall." The head of the Discipline Institute turned cold and gave the order. As soon as the head finished speaking, a melodious bell rang out inside the Divine Academy.
When the bell sounded, the fear in the pockmark-faced elder's eyes grew even stronger, and even his body began to tremble.