Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

Huichun Peak.

The Peak Master of Huichun Peak, the Great Cultivator Wang Rufu, personally took action to bring Li An into the "Rejuvenation Cave" for treatment.

The Rejuvenation Cave is the Holy Land of Huichun Peak. Utilizing the earth’s energy, the Array of Returning to Heaven was laid, enveloped in endless vitality. As the saying goes, once in the Rejuvenation Cave, the dead come back to life.

Li An’s life or death is unknown.

And on Huichun Peak, the two other Peak Masters had already arrived—Qiao Rumu, the Peak Master of Heroic Sword Peak, and Gui Changshou, the Peak Master of Evergreen Peak.

"Peak Master, we must investigate thoroughly! Who harmed Li An? I demand an explanation. No matter who it is, even if it’s a sect elder or a Peak Master, I will make them pay with their lives!"

Xiang Yuntian’s eyes were red, his teeth clenched, boiling with rage.

Qiao Rumu’s expression was extremely grim, remaining silent.

He had already heard Xiang Yuntian recount the incident, and even checked Xiang Yuntian’s body, naturally discovering some peculiarities.

But the information behind this... truly weighed heavily on his heart!

"Brother Gui, what do you think?"

After a long pause, he calmly looked at Gui Changshou.

Gui Changshou’s heart was filled with anxiety. He, of course, understood what had happened, but didn’t expect it to cause such a stir. Still, he couldn’t explain it to Qiao Rumu, and just said, "Let’s follow the sect rules and investigate."

As they were speaking, two figures had already gracefully landed on Huichun Peak.

"Sect Leader!"

"Supreme!"

Both Gui Changshou and Qiao Rumu were slightly surprised, quickly stepping forward to salute.

The Sect Leader’s face was also somewhat serious. Qiao Rumu was about to report the events, but he simply waved his hand and said, "Brother Qiao, there’s no need. I did it. I know very well what happened."

Qiao Rumu was taken aback at these words.

Gui Changshou was also shocked, saying, "Brother..."

The Sect Leader unabashedly admitted it!

"Save him first! I will accept the punishment according to the sect rules..."

The Sect Leader spoke, his words calm, yet he couldn’t help but sigh.

Seeing his forthrightness, Qiao Rumu and Gui Changshou didn’t say anything further, just nodded and waited quietly.

"Peak Master, did you talk to the Sect Leader? What did he say?"

Xiang Yuntian leaned in beside Qiao Rumu. During the Sect Leader’s conversation, others couldn’t hear what they said.

Qiao Rumu hesitated for a moment and replied, "The Sect Leader said that whoever did this will receive their due punishment. The sect rules take precedence, so as your master, I will thoroughly pursue this matter. You need not worry."

He knew Xiang Yuntian’s temper very well.

If Xiang Yuntian knew what the Sect Leader said, he might recklessly draw a sword against the Sect Leader!

...

During the wait, some others also arrived.

Daoist Celestial Maiden Yun Qian, who had been in seclusion since returning to the Dao Sect, personally came out to stand quietly by the side, a hint of worry on her face.

Back then, she was entrusted by Purple Fairy to take care of Li An. She never expected Li An to suffer such a calamity within the Dao Sect, and she was naturally uneasy.

Ancestor Master Wang Ji from Demon Ancestor Peak arrived with Tan Qingxue.

Several Peak Masters from major peaks, such as Tianchenzi from Evil Suppression Peak, Ascendant Master Fen Yuan from Celestial Fire Peak, and Lei Yuan from Celestial Thunder Peak, also arrived.

－－A small true disciple injury wouldn’t ordinarily cause such a stir, nor alarm so many Peak Master-level figures. They came because they received a summons from the Sect Leader!

"Sect Leader Brother, what exactly happened?"

"What occurred?"

The group was somewhat confused.

But the Sect Leader just said, "Wait a moment, I’ll speak later."

So the group waited on Huichun Peak for seven days and seven nights!

On this day, Wang Rufu finally emerged from the "Rejuvenation Cave."

"Wang Shidi, how is the situation?"

The Sect Leader stepped forward to inquire.

Wang Rufu was surprised to see the Sect Leader, the Supreme, and so many Peak Masters present, but still saluted and said, "Reporting to Sect Leader Brother, his life has been saved."

"His injuries were severe, with the Demon Seed removed, threatening the Dantian, Nascent Soul, and Primordial Spirit... If he had come one moment later, even I would have been unable to save him."

The Withered Daoist next to the Sect Leader nodded at these words, saying, "The Great Dao is unending, leaving a chance for remedy. Good!"

After speaking, he gently waved the Duster and said, "All Peak Masters, gather in the Huichun Peak main hall!"

Everyone, with solemn expressions, proceeded to the hall.

Upon entering the hall, the place was completely sealed from the outside, leaving many Peak Master-level figures puzzled, looking at the Supreme, who sat high above. The Sect Leader publicly knelt and said, "Disciple has violated the sect rules, please punish me, Master!"

The many Peak Masters were all greatly shocked.

The Supreme nodded and said, "Taiqingzi, as the Sect Leader, failed to respect the orders of the Supremes and Immortals, privately led Jun Yelin into the Demon Dao, and removed the Demon Seed from Li An, thus violating many sect rules!"

"From today onwards, according to the sect rules, you are stripped of your position as Sect Leader and shall endure the punishment of the Mountain of Knives and Sea of Fire for five years!"

At these words, the many Peak Masters were in an uproar!

They didn’t expect that the incident with Li An’s injury was entirely driven by the Sect Leader!

Moreover, the punishment for Taiqingzi... was exceedingly severe!

Stripping him of the Sect Leader position and enduring five years of the Mountain of Knives and Sea of Fire punishment...

In the annals of the Dao Sect, only the most heinous criminals, those who betrayed their masters and ancestors or caused great chaos, were thrown into the cruel punishment of the Mountain of Knives and Sea of Fire.

Moreover, past records show that the longest period was only three years.

Because generally speaking, three years is the limit, and survival beyond that is incredibly difficult...

Five years, to some extent, was essentially a death sentence for Taiqingzi.

"Supreme, although the Sect Leader Brother committed a grave mistake, isn’t five years of the Mountain of Knives and Sea of Fire excessive?"