Profound Heaven Soul Sovereign

Ye Xuan said expressionlessly, "If the Soul Master Tower dares to come, then let them. My Profound Light Pavilion has always acted with integrity, so we fear no one. In fact, I'd like to ask the Soul Master Tower just why they let an imposter serve as Vice Tower Master, and why he came to frame my Profound Light Pavilion."

After saying this, Ye Xuan's gaze once again fell upon Li Rucheng, Qi Liming of the Ancient Pill Tower, and the others.

"Elder Li Rucheng, Master Qi. You came to my Profound Light Pavilion to stir up trouble. Isn't it time you gave us an explanation?"

Ye Xuan took a step forward, his aura erupting from him. The sheer force of it sent Li Rucheng, Qi Liming, and the others stumbling back, fear filling their eyes.

The memory of Ye Xuan killing Master Rongyang with a single punch had already cast a great shadow over their hearts.

"Hmph! What trouble? I don't know what you're talking about," Li Rucheng roared furiously. "It was clearly your Profound Light Pavilion that tried to kill Zhen Li of the Ancient Pill Tower. My Li family couldn't bear to watch, so we stepped in to uphold justice! And you have the nerve to worry about this now? You killed Master Rongyang, the Vice Tower Master of the Soul Master Tower. Just you wait for them to wipe you out!"

Ye Xuan gave a cold laugh. "Still trying to act in front of me? Did you think I couldn't see through the trick with Zhen Li's martial soul? He obviously made it self-destruct. But he wasn't ruthless enough. Before he did it, he took a Soul-Fixing Potion. That's why his martial soul's aura shattered but didn't disperse. All it would take is a willing Seventh Grade Soul Refiner to heal him without much effort. You really thought I couldn't see that?"

"Haha, with the Ancient Pill Tower's capabilities, you could never have come up with such a plan on your own. If I'm not mistaken, the one who gave you the Soul-Fixing Potion and promised to repair Zhen Li's martial soul was that imposter, Rongyang, wasn't it? A pity he's already dead. Which means, Zhen Li... your martial soul can never be repaired. Just wait for it to slowly crumble away."

Zhen Li's face turned deathly white. He staggered back two steps and stammered in horror, "You... you..."

Ye Xuan laughed coldly. "Heh, Master Zhen Li, so surprised? Is it because I hit the mark? Your entire cultivation depends on that Scorching Commerce Fire Martial Soul of yours. You only became a Seventh Grade Alchemist because of it. What a shame. Once your martial soul collapses, I'm afraid your title of Seventh Grade Alchemist will be nothing more than a name."

Cold sweat streamed down Zhen Li's forehead. He stared at Ye Xuan, his eyes filled with terror and utter disbelief.

"Are you wondering why, since I'd already figured it out, I didn't say anything?"

"Because if I had exposed you, how would I have lured out the Li family and that imposter Rongyang? How would I have known who was making sinister moves from the shadows?"

"Besides, if I had said something, Rongyang might not have challenged me. Then he wouldn't be dead. And if he wasn't dead, wouldn't there still be hope for healing your martial soul? But now, Rongyang is dead. So you can just wait for your martial soul to crumble away."

Ye Xuan said mockingly, his expression calm and nonchalant.

"You..."

SPURT!

Zhen Li's body trembled, his eyes wide and vacant. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, swaying on his feet, on the verge of fainting.

He had been so sure he'd successfully framed the Profound Light Pavilion, but it turned out he'd only dug a pit and buried himself in it.

The faces of Qi Liming and Li Rucheng were grim. What Ye Xuan described was their exact plan. They never imagined this brat had seen through it from the very beginning and was just playing along this whole time.

A deep, chilling fear rose in their hearts, and their blood ran cold.

"A Soul-Fixing Potion?"

"Master Zhen Li's martial soul aura earlier..."

The crowd mulled over Ye Xuan's words. Seeing the expressions on Zhen Li and the others, they all started to realize the truth.

The Soul Refiners, in particular, masters like Yang Xiu, thought back for a moment and instantly realized that Ye Xuan was telling the truth.

'This young man saw at a glance that Master Zhen Li had used a Soul-Fixing Potion, yet he said nothing. Instead, he made a bet and competed against Master Rongyang... This...'

The Martial Artists who had witnessed the entire affair felt a chill creep into their hearts. They shivered involuntarily, staring in horror at the young man who looked to be around twenty. 'Such ruthless methods, such a meticulous mind... Could he really be only twenty years old?'

'How laughable. Master Rongyang wanted to seize the Profound Light Pavilion, but he'd been caught in this scheme from the very beginning.'

"Do you have anything else to say?" Ye Xuan gave a cold laugh, then turned to Yu Chi Bugong, Xiao Wuji, Lin Bo, Master Yang Xiu, Master Luo Tian, and the others present. He raised his voice and declared, "My Profound Light Pavilion is established here in Celestial Capital Prefecture, and our contributions to the people are plain for all to see. Yet, some people, for their own selfish gain, have tried every method to frame us. You are all powerful, respected figures in the Prefecture. You should know what my Profound Light Pavilion is entitled to do to those who frame us, shouldn't you?"

Everyone's heart skipped a beat. According to the laws of Celestial Capital Prefecture, since Master Qi Liming of the Ancient Pill Tower and his group had groundlessly framed the Profound Light Pavilion for their own benefit, the Profound Light Pavilion could kill them and face no repercussions.

"Bullshit! What nonsense are you spouting, brat?" Li Rucheng was still trying to argue. "This is just your side of the story; it wouldn't stand up to the slightest scrutiny! You framed Master Rongyang precisely so there would be no one to contradict you! My Li family came here merely to uphold justice! I don't know what you mean by 'instigating from behind'!"

"Yes, that's right! This is all just the Profound Light Pavilion spouting lies and twisting the truth!"

Qi Liming and his group also began to roar in agreement. They could not, under any circumstances, admit to it now. If they did, they would be utterly finished.

"Heh." Ye Xuan sneered. "You still refuse to admit it, even now. But your denial is useless. The facts are the facts."

His gaze turned frigid. "Men! Surround the people from the Ancient Pill Tower and the Li family! Don't let a single one get away!"

"Yes, sir!"

With a sharp cry, Su Xiuyi and his men moved swiftly to surround Li Rucheng's group.

"You pieces of scum think you can touch us? You truly don't know your place." Rage burned in Li Rucheng's eyes, but he showed no signs of worry. 'With the Profound Light Pavilion's strength alone, they can't possibly take us down.'

Ye Xuan cupped his fists to the entire crowd. "Heroes, you've all seen what happened. You know who the villains are and who the victims are. I ask the righteous people of Celestial Capital Prefecture to stand with me and help the Profound Light Pavilion eliminate these criminals! My Profound Light Pavilion will reward you handsomely!"

"Haha, excellent! This old man has disliked the Ancient Pill Tower for a long time!"

Qiu Wushuang was the first to step forward.

"You..."

Qi Liming's face fell.

"Hmph. Elder Li Rucheng, you're a core elder of the Li family. You must take responsibility for your actions. The Lin family supports the Profound Light Pavilion."

Lin Bo also stepped forward with a sneer.

"Lin Bo!" Li Rucheng's expression changed again. He roared, "You better think clearly! This brat killed Master Rongyang! By aiding this tyrant, you're making an enemy of the Soul Master Tower! Do you understand the consequences? Stop playing the hero and getting your Lin family involved!"

Lin Bo scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself, Li Rucheng. I am supporting the Profound Light Pavilion's cause for justice. This has nothing to do with them killing Master Rongyang. You'd best not confuse the issue."

"Heh heh, I've been watching for some time now," another voice chimed in. "Elder Li Rucheng, you've gone too far. Even I can't bear to watch any longer."

It was another cold laugh. The crowd turned and their faces filled with astonishment.

"It's Elder Xu Zhen from the Xu family!"

"Why is the Xu family getting involved too?"

The crowd was stunned. The six great families of Celestial Capital Prefecture were the Yuchi, Xiao, Xu, Li, Lin, and Zhou families.

With members of both the Lin and Xu families stepping forward, Li Rucheng was immediately at a disadvantage.

Most people, however, turned their gazes to Yu Chi Bugong and Xiao Wuji.

In terms of status, those two were far above anyone else present.

Yu Chi Bugong said blandly, "I have only just arrived and am not familiar with the situation. I will offer no comment."

His attitude was one of detachment; he clearly had no intention of getting involved in the conflict.

Xiao Wuji, however, stated coldly, "I may not know all the details, but if someone has truly dared to frame others within Celestial Capital Prefecture, openly flouting its rules, my Xiao family will not show them any mercy."

The moment he spoke, the faces of Li Rucheng and his men turned ashen.

"Find the truth! Punish the wicked!"

"Restore justice to Celestial Capital Prefecture!"

Other Martial Artists took the opportunity to start shouting as well. Calls for justice echoed through the crowd, quickly creating a groundswell of support. A wave of righteous anger swept through them, and the cries of denunciation grew louder and louder.

Among the shouters were those who genuinely disliked the Li family and the Ancient Pill Tower, as well as those who had been shown kindness by the Profound Light Pavilion. However, people from other families and forces also joined the clamor.

It was a classic case of everyone kicking a man when he's down. With the Li family embroiled in this mess, there wasn't a single person who didn't want to take a piece of them and plunge the family into chaos.

"Attack! Kill them all!"

Ye Xuan's eyes hardened as he gave the sharp command.

"Kill!"

Su Xiuyi and his men charged forward instantly, with Qiu Wushuang and Lin Bo right behind them.

"You..."

Li Rucheng and his men looked terrified, wanting to shout in anger, but before they could get a word out, they were engulfed by a storm of attacks.

Ye Xuan noted that most people charged toward the members of the Ancient Pill Tower. Only a scant few dared to attack Li Rucheng and the men from the Li family.

Clearly, the Li family was too powerful. Even with this opportunity to "fish in troubled waters," most were too afraid to make a move. They would be unable to withstand the Li family's retaliation.

BOOM!

BANG!

"ARGH!"

A series of deafening roars echoed. The remaining Martial Kings from the Ancient Pill Tower were cut down one by one, and soon the ground was slick with blood. Amidst the siege, the last remaining Martial Emperor was cornered, and Su Xiuyi's fist blew his head apart, splattering brains everywhere.

A powerful Martial Emperor had not even been left with a complete corpse.

Then, Su Xiuyi locked his gaze onto Master Hongde and charged, his figure a blur.