C4 Soul Searching Technique Return My Innocence!

"What?!" The Fifth Elder's voice boomed. "Ye Fann, what are you implying? Even if you possess the Chaos Holy Body, how can you justify killing someone without cause? Besides, weren't you the one who ambushed Wang Chen first? And now, you're intent on finishing him off?"

"Are you certain I attacked Wang Chen first?" Ye Fann retorted with a sneer, turning to Wang Chen. "Wang Chen, do you have the courage to speak the truth?!"

Wang Chen was already in turmoil, but he quickly tried to steady his nerves and responded, "Ye Fann, what more is there to say? Isn't it true that you attacked me to seize the Genuine Spirit Herb?"

"Still making excuses!" Ye Fann bellowed. "Wang Chen, you've reached new heights of shamelessness!"

"Ye Fann! You may hold a high status now, but don't you dare falsely accuse and insult me!" Wang Chen's heart raced even faster, yet he continued to roar defiantly.

He certainly wasn't about to confess or reveal the truth. Doing so would spell his doom.

"Sister, would you be willing to employ the Soul Searching Technique to prove my innocence?" Ye Fann suddenly turned to Yue Ji with his request.

The Soul Searching Technique!

The crowd gasped in horror. This was a form of extreme torture! Typically, the sect would not resort to such a barbaric method.

"Where is the Law Enforcement Elder?" Yue Ji asked, her voice steady. She too sensed the complexity of the situation.

At her summons, an elder stepped forward and inquired, "Sect Master, what are your commands?"

"Apply the Soul Searching Technique to Wang Chen," Yue Ji instructed calmly.

The Law Enforcement Elder's face twitched. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded and complied, "As you wish, Sect Master."

He advanced toward Wang Chen, who, realizing he had no escape, lashed out at Ye Fann in desperation, "Ye Fann, I'll haunt you even from beyond the grave!"

"It seems you indeed have something to hide!" The Law Enforcement Elder exclaimed as he unleashed his formidable power, subduing Wang Chen.

He then began to form intricate hand seals, striking Wang Chen repeatedly.

All onlookers watched the unfolding drama with bated breath, their faces etched with tension.

The Law Enforcement Elder delved into Wang Chen's memories, his expression growing increasingly grim.

Suddenly, he retracted his right hand and, in a fit of rage, sent Wang Chen flying with a slap!

The onlookers were stunned by the spectacle.

It appeared that Wang Chen had indeed twisted the truth.

"Sect Master, I have uncovered the truth!"

The Law Enforcement Elder turned and respectfully addressed Yue Ji, saying, "Ye Fann was the one who found the Genuine Spirit Herb, but he was ambushed by Wang Chen, who pierced his dantian! In a rage, Ye Fann struck back with his final blow, also wounding Wang Chen!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was seething with anger.

"I can't believe it was Wang Chen who twisted the truth!"

"Absolutely despicable!"

"He even framed Senior Brother Ye Fann, piercing his dantian and nearly destroying him!"

"He nearly prevented the emergence of a Chaos Holy Body!"

"Killing him a hundred times over would still not suffice!"

All the disciples erupted in furious outcry.

Wang Chen was ashen-faced, slumped on the ground, speechless.

Then, as directed by the Law Enforcement Elder, Wang Chen was promptly taken away.

"Hold on, there's one more thing."

Ye Fann stepped forward to speak.

All eyes turned to him.

He fixed his gaze on the Fifth Elder and said, "Fifth Elder, as Wang Chen's master, how could you be oblivious to these matters?"

At those words, the crowd's expressions shifted once again.

The Fifth Elder felt a shiver in his heart.

"I... I knew nothing about this!"

The Fifth Elder bellowed, "I was deceived by Wang Chen too! I did not intentionally frame the Son of The Divine!"

Ye Fann scoffed, "Really? Fifth Elder, would you care to undergo the Soul Searching Technique?"

The Fifth Elder's face paled as he protested, "I am a sect elder. I may not have made great contributions, but I've certainly endured much hardship! You cannot subject me to the Soul Searching Technique!"

Ye Fann smiled, "No need. You shielded Wang Chen and nearly took my life. Execution is the only answer!"

At those words, the crowd's expressions turned grave.

"Sect Master!"

The Fifth Elder suddenly knelt before Yue Ji and shouted loudly.

Unmoved, Yue Ji stated, "Ye Fann's words are my words."

Upon hearing this, everyone was abuzz with murmurs.

It appeared that the Fifth Elder's fate was sealed today.

His demise was solely because he had crossed Ye Fann.

It became clear to all that Ye Fann intended to make an example of the Fifth Elder to assert his dominance!

At that moment, the Law Enforcement Elder made his move towards the Fifth Elder.

"Ye Fann!"

The Fifth Elder bellowed furiously, his voice tinged with madness, "Even in death, I will take you down with me!"

With that declaration, the Fifth Elder's aura erupted, and he charged at Ye Fann.

His murderous intent was unmistakable, aimed directly at Ye Fann!

The crowd was horrified!

But Ye Fann remained unfazed.

What a joke!

With the Fairy Sister standing before him, how could he be harmed?

Boom!

An explosive sound reverberated!

The Fifth Elder was sent flying through the air.

"Pfft!"

He spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed to the ground.

Yue Ji's face was a mask of frost as she lifted her hand and struck the Fifth Elder once more.

"Sect Master, please show mercy!"

The Great Elder cried out.

Yet, Yue Ji was relentless, launching another attack.

Boom!

A cloud of blood mist filled the air!

Under her palm, the Fifth Elder was obliterated!

The crowd's faces paled; they had not anticipated the Sect Master would execute the Fifth Elder without a second thought!

Yue Ji's icy gaze swept over the assembly.

"Ye Fann is my brother. He has awakened the Chaos Holy Body and is the new Son of The Divine!"

"Let this be a warning: anyone who raises a hand against Ye Fann will meet the same fate!"

"Mercy shall not be granted!"

Yue Ji declared coldly.

The entire assembly was stunned, and silence fell as no one dared to speak.

...

In a secluded courtyard within the Profound Heaven Sect, Ye Fann sat cross-legged, consolidating his newfound power.

The system had granted him such a surge in strength that he was still adjusting to it.

"System, when can I check in again?"

Having experienced the benefits of the system, he was eager for more and inquired impatiently.

[Ding! Host, the system is currently assigning a mission. Please proceed to the Heaven Climbing Path!]

Ye Fann's expression shifted as the system's mechanical voice echoed in his ears.

The Heaven Climbing Path was a sacred and forbidden place within the Profound Heaven Sect, accessible only to martial artists who had attained the Ascending Stage.

The path consisted of forty-nine formidable steps, each infused with tremendous power, presenting a significant challenge. Yet, with each step conquered, one could reap immense rewards.

He had heard tales that even the former Sect Master managed to ascend only forty-three steps before finding it too difficult to continue.

And here he was, having just achieved Level 1 of the Ascending Stage...

But this was a mission from the system, and how could he refuse the call to try?

With his decision firmly set, he promptly made his way to the Heaven Climbing Path.